Oberheim OB-Xa Resonance Sweep Compared to Matrix-12

video upload by Ryan Day

"Here, I re-create Oberheim OB-Xa factory preset C4, which was famously used in Van Halen's 1984 intro, on the Oberheim Matrix-12. The Matrix-12 uses a different CEM chip (3372) for the filter and I believe the EGs were created in software. However, with programming, it can be made to sound quite similar to the CEM 3320 found in the OB-Xa. Listen for yourself.

Programming hint: I use a tracking generator to achieve the exponential attack curve found on the OB-Xa filter envelope generator. :-)"

I Spent 6 Months Creating the Tom Sawyer OB-X Sweep on my Oberheim OB-X8

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"Over the course of 6 months, I set out to replicate the classic Oberheim OB‑X resonance sweep from Tom Sawyer using my OB‑X8. Dialing this in was a serious challenge. Even so, it’s not a perfect match as there’s no way to fully capture the unique character of Geddy Lee's original OB‑X, particularly the per-voice oscillator tuning variance, pulse width variance, filter cutoff, and envelope generator de-calibration that shaped this sound.

The OB‑X8’s Vintage knob gets impressively close, though.

This clip was recorded on my phone. I’m hoping to put together a higher-quality demo in the future. For now, hope you enjoy it."

"Hey Mickey" Toni Basil - Oberheim OB-X8

video upload by Adam Borseti

"Always fun."

Brothers In Arms - Dire Straits - synthesizer intro

video upload by jami.m

Variations on a theme by Ciani: Voltage sculpting with Buchla's most powerful module

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Introduced in the mid-1970s, the Buchla MARF (Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator) remains one of the most powerful, and also one of the rarest, modules ever made. It was part sequencer, part envelope generator, part voltage sculptor. It programmed up to 16 stages of arbitrary voltage shapes, each with its own time, level, contour, and behavioral flags. Using Claude, I have designed a simplified (but also, in some ways, enhanced) 8-stage version for the Disting NT called MiniMARFA. This video demonstrates it through two patches including Suzanne Ciani's Prism Melody (with a Buchla Easel).

Free download of MiniMarfa plugin for the Disting NT:
https://nt-gallery.nosuch.dev/plugin/...

00:00 Introduction
00:22 Patch One: Fermata
03:17 Patch Two: Refraction"

Resonant FB improved clock mod [firware update]

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Erica synth just release a new update for the resonant FB less than 2 week after my review/demo so here a quick demo of the new functionality!

Thank you for watching. My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/. If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;) Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

What the Katla Does to a Melodic, Progressive & Electronica Track

video upload by Marcus Schmahl

"Genki Instruments Katla arrived in my studio. Electronic music meets the icelandic synth that came from a volcano. A really amazing synthesizer with a unique sound. I'll show you a little bit of the sound. More soon!"

ASM Leviasynth: The Most Ambitious Synth of 2026?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"So much more than a DX7 on steroids. In this hands-on walkthrough I program the Leviasynth from scratch to show what Ashun Sound Machines' 16-voice hybrid synth (the long-awaited Hydrasynth successor) can really do: 8 oscillators per voice, 144 algorithms, 7 modulation types, I even demo wavetable-style tones, deep DHDSR envelopes and that gorgeous new analog filter.

I'll show you how it sounds, how it's built and exactly how to start programming it — from a classic Prophet-5 patch to dirty FM basses, glassy vintage-digital pads and modular-style generative patches. By the end you'll understand the workflow and whether the Leviasynth deserves a place at the centre of your studio.

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🎹 ABOUT THE LEVIASYNTH
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The ASM Leviasynth is a 16-voice, 8-oscillator algorithmic hybrid synthesizer from Ashun Sound Machines — the team behind the Hydrasynth. It pairs an advanced digital engine (144 algorithms, 7 synthesis types, 300+ waveforms, FM, phase distortion, phase modulation, pulse-width modulation and sync) with a brand-new pure analog 4-pole resonant filter featuring custom pre-drive saturation. Add 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, a deep mod matrix, a 3-track sequencer, arpeggiator, Polytouch polyphonic-aftertouch keybed and ribbon controller, and you have one of the most powerful synths released in years. Available in keyboard and desktop versions."

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00:00 Intro — tracking shots & first sounds
00:32 First impressions & build quality
01:14 Spec overview: 16 voices, filters, envelopes & FX
02:37 The heart of it: a DX7 on steroids

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TAPE FIASCO 2

video upload by DATABROTH

00:00 Synth
05:17 Drums
09:47 Piano

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/tape-f...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth

join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

Modal Electronics Cobalt 8M Desktop Virtual Analog Synthesizer w/ Decksaver Cover

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Modal Electronics Argon8M Desktop Wavetable Synthesizer w/ Decksaver Cover

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Korg Multi/Poly Analog Modeling Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Blue Gig Bag Case

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Korg Electribe EMX-1 Desktop Synthesizer + Groove Box

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Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo

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Tesuque Synths 10

video upload by Mike's Synths

"Rangoon into Oneiroi plus QD."

Buchla Bongo | Ableton 303quencer

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Sequencer: 303quencer https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Bongo Recordings: Buchla Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Behringer JT-2 Demo: 15 Patches for Ambient and Techno

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Quick Overview
1:43 Afterlife Lead
2:28 Dark Wave Bass
3:17 IDM Triangled Lead
4:18 Noisy Arp Cross Mod
5:51 Electro Pulse (short envelopes)
6:51 EBM Bass
7:46 Console Pulse Lead
8:05 Paraphonic Magic
9:34 Killah Bass
9:48 Indie-Cade
10:39 7th Pad
11:36 Psy Alert (FX)
12:06 Kick Bass
12:19 Sonar Noise
13:12 Bubbles
14:20 Paraphonic Outro

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"Behringer JT-2: My 2 Cents
With all the available 'heavily-inspired-but-not-clones' from Behringer, I’m starting to wonder when the company will introduce original synths again. Anyhow... This time, I’m taking a closer look at the Behringer JT-2, a paraphonic synth inspired by Roland’s Jupiter-8. It comes in similar colours but certainly doesn’t carry over the visual aesthetics of the '80s flagship synth. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as Behringer can keep costs down by using one chassis for a plethora of different models. At a budget-friendly price point, you get a lot of synth in a unit that doesn’t take up too much valuable studio real estate, either. But first things first...

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3 Reasons Why Random Voltages are ACE!! // RANDOM8 from Mylar Melodies & Befaco

video upload by DivKid

"Here's a 3 patches series video that distils down many of the reasons I think random voltages are ace to just 3 examples. It's also a bit of a quick demo of the fantastic new RANDOM8, your new random mate from your pal and mine Mylar Melodies (and Befaco)."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
00:50 What is Random8 & what are we doing here?

3 PATCHES WITH INCREASING AMOUNTS OF RANDOM
Patch 1 // Random for people that don’t like random (fools!)
02:58 Adding exciting movement to basic synth voices
Patch 2 // Looping random for melodies & riffs
07:17 Looping melodies & modulation for techno jams
Patch 3 // Embrace the random - let the random enter you, be you, surround you
14:54 Generative ambient Krell

THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED BY ANYONE I was sent the module by Mylar Melodies & Befaco to use as I like but they did not pay for, or have any say in this video. Any questions as always, just ask, clarity is always best."

A demo of RANDOM8: The world's most random module?

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a demo of RANDOM8 (which is out now!) - it gives you 8 stepped or smooth random voltages in 8HP, with per channel looping & attenuator controls, pitch quantiser & more. It's designed to make your modular sound more alive & I designed it in collaboration with Befaco. First I'll explain it (2:33), then we'll Rings in to Clouds it (17:07), then we'll make drums and techno with it (27:42).

I managed to forget to show you how to reset channels to default settings! Just hold the channel button(s) down for 5 seconds. To reset all 8 channels, hold the top and bottom channels for 5 seconds."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - What is RANDOM8?
02:33 - Basic Looping & Evolving
05:35 - Menu Options Summary
06:30 - How to Enter & Edit Menus
07:06 - Steps Menu

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Vladimir Kuzmin, Creator of the Legendary Soviet Polivoks Synthesizer has Passed Away

Some sad news in via @elta_music

"Greetings to the entire synth enthusiast community.

We have some bad news for you.

Vladimir Kuzmin, creator of the iconic POLIVOKS synthesizer, passed away on June 12th.

Rest and peace our dear friend. Our collaboration was wonderful. Condolences to the family. #polivoks #polyvox #synth #synthesizer #synths"

Vladimir Kuzmin's influence in the world of synths is legendary. You can find endless posts featuring his Polivoks synthesizr here. The Polivoks was often compared to the minimoog, however, it was also known for its agressive sounding filter which has been cloned and/or used by various synth makers, including the Harvestman aka Black Corporation, Analog Craftsman, SOMA's PULSAR-23 1984 edition, AJH Synths Matrix VCF module, and of course Elta Music's implementations of his designs.


The following is an interview with Vladimir Kuzmin from Soundmit 2020.


SOUNDMIT

"We interviewed Vladimir Kuzmin together with Giulio Curiel of New Musical Instruments. Inventor of the Polivoks and other Russian synthesizers in the 70s and 80s, we hear from his voice the story of those incredible years"

TRX-12 IS HERE! 🔊 Tracker DAW with Synths, MIDI Import & Song Mode!

video upload by Electronisounds Audio

"Grab TRACKER TRX-12 here: https://www.electronisounds.com/trx-1...

I built the TRACKER that I've always wanted to use: TRX-12 💙

A fast, hands-on, tracker-style desktop DAW for Windows & macOS — loaded with 4,000+ original samples, three custom synth engines, 450+ Presets, 850+ MIDI files and a creative Step-FX workflow you won't find anywhere else! 😁🙏👊

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Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!! ---
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"TRX-12 isn't just another sample player on a grid.

It's built around ideas you won't find in other trackers:

31 creative Step-FX commands — stack up to four per step for chords, strums, ratchets, probability, evolving pitch, glides, reverses, random slices and more. This is the secret weapon.

Polyphonic chords on a single track — real chords, right on the grid.

Multiple drum sounds on ONE track — sequence a whole kit on a single lane with no sample choking.

Multi-sample playback instrument with built-in trance gate

Round-robin playback — instant realism on drums and one-shots.

Melodies that evolve and mutate — scale-aware "evolve" and probability-based pitch let your sequences grow and change as they play.

Randomize everything — samples, synth sounds, sequences, even slicer slices — endless inspiration on tap.

Resample on the fly — bounce any pattern to a new sample and reload it instantly."

You can find TRACKER TRX-12 here.

Exploring synth presets | Kaleidoscope by Vadim Minkin

video upload by Mamotreco

"Enjoying the brash and meaty sounds of the Kaleidoscope synth designed by Vadim Minkin. This digital synth is programmed by navigating through settings using the top 8 touch plates while the bottom four touch plates can trigger the different voices as well as decoupled envelopes and modulation.

On a purely visual level it looks like a piece of equipment that could have come from Tarkovsky's Solaris or inspired by a Stanislas Lem novel."