Lost gear: The coolest sequencer you have never heard of

video upload by The Sound Convergence

"Lost gear highlights modules that had some really interesting ideas but are not available anymore.

Today, we are looking at the ioLabs Flux and it's streamlined approach to time compression and expansion for trigger sequencing.

0:00 Intro
01:14 Basic Functionality
01:57 Time Bending!
02:44 Fine-tuning temporal compressions and other functions
03:43 Humanisation
04:10 Microtonality and Quantisation
05:16 Patch 1
05:50 Patch 2
06:20 Patch 3
06:44 As an oscillator
07:12 Final thoughts"

See the IOLabs label below for additional posts.

Dreadbox Artemis firmware update 1.2 – new BBD effects

video upload by Sinevibes

"Dreadbox Artemis firmware update 1.2 is coming very soon! And here's a preview of the new BBD resonator and BBD playground effects which we've added to its Sinevibes effects collection."

HARMONICONSTELLATION - OVERVIEW

video upload by A Magic Pulsewave

"MIDI EXPANDER, HARMONY COMPUTER, AND PRESET SYNTH FOR AMP DEVICES. www.melodyoracle.com

HARMONICONSTELLATION is a 3 channel AMP LINK to MIDI expander and harmony computer, with built-in three channel preset synthesizer. Converts AMP Obliquencer, Melody Oracle, Touch Tones, and Star Song to 3 channels (or up to three voices on one channel) of MIDI control signal.

Master settings control root note and mode, to format the incoming AMP control stream to a set of MIDI note values within a specified scale (9 harmonic modes over the full chromatic range). Each channel has Octave and Harmony Offset settings, creating spontaneous harmony to the incoming note stream, within the scale set by the master settings. CV inputs (0-3.3v, diode protected) for Octave and Harmony Offset on each channel allow modulation from Obliquencer CV outputs or other CV sources. Octave and Harmony Offset selectors become CV attenuators when jacks have been patched.

HARMONICONSTELLATION outputs MIDI master clock if connected to Obliquencer or Melody Oracle, allowing MIDI sequencers and drum machines to sync.

Each TRS MIDI output carries all three internal channels over MIDI, and each channel can be routed to any of the 16 MIDI channels using the recessed touch controls.

Built-in polyphonic, multi-timbral synthesizer output creates an audio preview of your sequences without needing to connect an external MIDI synthesizer. 16 preset sounds, with a variety of waveform and envelope profiles, correspond to the MIDI channel settings.

Multiple HARMONICONSTELLATIONs can be chained to control additional synthesizers. Can also be chained with AMP Expandoor and Wave Expander.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Connection: Shielded connector RJ45, ethernet cable.
Dimensions: 8.66” x 5.25” x 3”
Power: Bus power, no additional power supply required
MIDI Output 3.5” TRS Type A
CV inputs: 3.5mm 0-3.3V unipolar diode protected."

Poly 61 rack mount with editor added

video upload by Craig Barnes

"This is an upgrade to the Poly 61 rack mount synth that I built from eBay parts last year. It was always staring at me asking, 'where is my editor'. So I finally gave in and created this.

The code and schematics are here.

https://github.com/craigyjp/Poly-61-e..."

Kiviak Instruments interview Superbooth 26

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Kiviak Instruments interview at Superbooth 26

website https://kiviak-instruments.com/

WoFi
This portable lofi synthesizer transforms any sample into a unique sound.
With its Texturer engine and intuitive interface, WoFi blends sampling and synthesis for limitless creative exploration.

Its compact size and rechargeable battery let you play, compose, and create wherever you are.

The WoFi integrates easily into any setup. Its extensive inputs, outputs, and seamless connectivity make it easy to record samples, share your patches, and explore new sounds.

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, WoFi offers you endless possibilities."

The Delay - TC Flashback Triple, Oberheim OB-6, TRex Replicator, Strymon Cloudburst, Ibanez M80M

video upload by thesrabbit

"I was gonna call this "Lords of O'Brien No. 1", as a tribute to the greatest ambient guitar Youtuber, ‪@chordsoforion‬ But I opted for a less facetious and more utilitarian name. That way I can shamelessly shove the highlighted gear list in the title.

I got a TC Electronic Flashback Triple Delay recently and holy crap, instant inspiration. A bit of fiddling with the Toneprint editor and I had my 3 stacked delays for the main simulated Frippertronics tape loop. Then I said, well hell, I already have a TC Flashback II, might as well Toneprint a Frippertronics tape loop delay in that box too. So the OB-6 gets the Flashback II, and the guitar gets the Flashback Triple. I made a 4 step polyphonic sequence for the OB-6. The little Roland DP-2 switch cycles through each step. The Tonex hosts a capture of my own Peavey 6505 amp, clean channel with pre-gain at 6. There's a little (ok a lot) of Strymon Cloudburst at the end for the final chef's kiss.

Too much gear and too many parallel signal chains to list, but deep breath here we go...

Guitar: Ibanez M80M (8-string), IK Multimedia Tonex, Guptech Honker overdrive, Morley Little Alligator volume pedal, TRex Replicator tape delay eurorack module (somehow works fine at instrument level), Two Notes Torpedo Captor M+ with Ownhammer 412 Rect Balanced Cab IR, TC Electronic Flashback Triple Delay (delay 2 is the tape loop), Strymon Cloudburst Reverb

Synth: Oberheim OB-6, TC Electronic Flashback 2 (tape loop), Audiothingies Doctor A (stereo delay and reverb)

Guitar Synth: Boss SY-300, Strymon Cloudburst Reverb (plugin)

MIDI Mod for iOS adds random delay time shifts to the TRex Replicator via a Kenton MIDI to CV box.

Recorded live, first take! (can't f'ing believe it)

No post processing other than a little bit of the Strymon Cloudburst plugin for the final "glue"

Hypergol: https://hypergol.bandcamp.com

MIDI Mod for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midi-mo..."

Sequential Prophet REV2 - AMBIENT SOUNDS 🌌 (Sample Pack Demo) #shorts

video upload by Mr. Card Synths

"Lush analog spaces and deep evolving warmth — cinematic pads, drifting textures, and majestic swells that breathe life into any mix. FREE sample pack — expand your sonic horizons below.

🌌 Download FREE Prophet REV2 Ambient Samples →

https://mrcardsynths.com"

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Terrain Synth - Making a Patch

video upload by Conductive Labs

"Terrain Synth by Conductive Labs...
Kickstarter still open: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Terrain Synth - Making a patch, 7mins of hearing and seeing the options.
https://conductivelabs.com/terrainsyn..."

Lead 🎸 (Sequential Take 5 + Eventide H90 // Ableton Move)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"The session features the Sequential Take 5 playing the LEAD in real-time throughout the whole jam.

The Ableton Move handles the Drums, Bass and Plucks.

There’s no MIDI sync or sequencing between the devices here as the Take 5 LEAD is performed live throughout the jam."

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⫷ TASTY CHIPS GR MEGA ⫸ /// Downbeat Jam

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!

I like t invite you to a raw live performance created entirely on the ‪@TastyChips‬ #grmega granular workstation.

Direct stereo recording with no audio post-processing, mastering, or editing.
Slow-moving textures, dusty rhythms, ambient fragments, and rough cinematic atmosphere.

Recorded live in one take.

Best sound with headphones🖖👽"

Isla Electronics Update: Caladan, S2400, Kordbot

video upload by Isla Electronics

"'A quick check in and catch up with what's going on over at the new Isla HQ.
May 22nd S2400 FW Update available now check out the forum post here:
https://forum.islaelectronics.com/t/s..."

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via the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

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Analogue Solutions Maximus Synth | Creepy Bass Bang Multi-Sequence

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"100% Maximus. Each instrument part you hear is a single voice of the Maximus 4V. The slow opening of the main filter is being manually controlled via the large configurable touch keypad on the optional Maximus keyboard. No effects or external devices were used in this sequence."

The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again - organ intro on Prophet 6

video upload by jami.m

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Ziggy Buchla Cycler Tutorial

video upload by Buchla

"How to use the Buchla Ziggy Cycler!"

midiphy zetaSID: bassline engine (new firmware v1.5)

video upload by midiphy

"Introducing bassline engine: integrated, stereo-linked 303-style sequencing for zetaSID. Two modules on bass, two on percussion, some external FX in the chain.

What's in the patch:
two zetaSIDs linked via phybus carry the stereo bassline
patterns are switched live from the user interface. Sync To Measure stays active, so every pattern change lands cleanly on the next bar. The zetaSIDs stay step-locked across the polychain throughout
the joystick is spliced into LFO1 for hands-on modulation in real time
the fader is spliced into filter cutoff and forwarded to all zetaSIDs: live SID filter sweeps, no menus
two more zetaSIDs run the drums, triggered by gates from the modular, no MIDI used

What's new in firmware v1.5:
zetaSID bassline engine: 303-style 16-step sequencer, eight patterns per channel, per-step note / octave / gate / slide / accent / one freely assignable parameter, two LFOs and an additional envelope with curvature
three new input sockets per module: SEQ STEP, SEQ RESET, SEQ PATTERN. Splice them through phybus and your modular drives the sequencer directly with clocks, sequence reset triggers and pattern select CVs
pair two zetaSIDs over phybus for a true stereo bassline patch that stays step-locked
non-bassline feature: individual instrument attenuation for drum engine
non-bassline feature: 180° screen rotation support (mount your zetas upside-down, if you want :-))

Download the new firmware: https://www.midiphy.com/en/firmware
Test in our free web emulator: https://www.midiphy.com/en/zetasid-em..."

Move got HACKED!!! w/ Native Classic Synth Engines

video upload by AudioPilz

"Hey everybody, as frequent viewers of this channel will know Ableton Move was an instabuy for me when it was released in 2024. Seamless integration into Live, tried and tested instruments and FX and a slick form factor turned my gear acquisition syndrome up to 11.

Unfortunately, the little groovebox had been collecting dust ever since - mostly because of a lack of essential features we will talk about in a bit.

However, not only did Ableton iron out major flaws in firmware 2.0 - Move also got hacked in the most beautiful way possible and is now capable of running classic synths right on the machine.

Move got HACKED!!!
Classic Synths on Move

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What is Ableton Move??? (Official Update)
02:04 What's New???
02:20 Schwung (formerly Move Everything) Hack Installation
03:23 How to use Schwung
03:46 Schwung Structure
04:44 Additional LFOs
04:57 Legal Disclaimer
05:16 Instruments ( Yamaha DX7 , Access Virus , Roland JV-880 ,...)
06:58 Schwung Effects
07:28 Schwung Jam
07:56 Workflow Improvements ( Stem Separation , Autosampler ,...)
09:01 Outro"

Oberheim DX Full Restoration: How to Add MIDI, Upgrade RAM & Play Live

video upload by Nostalgic Explorer

"If you want to see how the Oberheim DX looks from the inside, how to clean the buttons, how to upgrade the RAM, and how to add MIDI to this classic drum machine, you're in the right place.

This machine came to me in pretty bad shape. Dirty on the outside, with some faulty buttons, and in serious need of some love. But honestly? It's not that hard to bring one of these back to life if you're careful and you enjoy working with vintage gear. And if you don't — stick around anyway, because it's super interesting to see these machines from the inside.

I'm walking you through the full process: deep cleaning, how to remove and clean the button contacts the right way (spoiler: cleaning the surface does nothing — you need to go under them), installing the Electrongate MIDI board and RAM upgrade so you don't need a battery anymore, and swapping the plastic panels for the beautiful wooden ones from Electrongate.

Big shoutout to Paul White, whose Electrongate videos were a huge reference for this build. I'm just a student passing the knowledge forward — go check his page, I'll leave the links below.

Once everything was back together and fully working, I put on a jacket — because if I'm performing original music for you, you deserve some respect — and played a live jam using the restored Oberheim DX, the Oberheim DMX, Moog Voyager, Rhodes Mark I, Oberheim Matrix 6R, Elektron Digitakt, and the Roland Space Echo RE-201."

Two Synths, Two Hands, Double The Fun!

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"KORG MINILOGUE and KORG MINILOGUE XD demo, two fantastic cheap analog synths, and evaluating the prospect of playing both live and unrehearsed in a DAWLESS JAM situation."

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com

Infinite Textures // HBI Harmonics & SOMA Cosmos

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Improvised ambient session exploring the interaction between wavetable drones and drifting delays.

In this performance, the HBI Harmonics provides a steady, three-voice foundation, which is then processed and evolved by the SOMA Cosmos. No external synchronization or sequencing was used. The performance was recorded live on a single stereo channel, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.

Technical Breakdown:
• HBI Harmonics: A compact desktop synthesizer featuring three wavetable oscillators. It specializes in generating thick, harmonically rich drones through independent tuning and long-phase LFO modulation of waveform shapes.

• SOMA Cosmos: A "Drifting Memory Station" designed to create ever-evolving soundscapes. Unlike a traditional looper, it uses prime-number-based delay offsets and chaotic modulation to ensure the audio buffer never repeats identically."

00:00 Intro
00:28 Overview
01:55 Performance

HBI is Home Bake Instruments. See the label below for additional posts.