Peak Town: Novation Peak and Elektron Digitakt

video upload by Hugh the Musical Engineer

"I had developed some drum rhythms on the Digitakt, and hadn't taken the Peak out for a while.
Found a nice FM sound with lots of filter control, and it matched the drum beats, so we have a techno track using sounds from Peak and Digitakt.
This one was 138bpm, so didn't get a chance for a sip of beer while recording this.
Trying to get back into the routine of creating and recording music, and when I go to the pub, I usually book the table for 4 hours, so that's how much time I have to try and get something done.
Created, arranged and recorded at Indigo Yard, Edinburgh on Friday 24th July 2026.
Wow, almost into August already. Festival time soon.
I felt I should have been wearing a cowboy hat last night. Lots of people dressed up for a show."

XpandrLink, a native Mac/Windows editor and DAW plugin for Xpander/Matrix-12 (beta)

This one came in on the xpantastic Oberheim Matrix-12 and Xpander list. Details from the creator follow:

"I'm Jake, a Matrix-12 & Xpander owner and synth repair tech. For the past few months I've been building something that has gotten a lot of use in my studio: XpandrLink, a from-scratch C++/JUCE editor for these synths built using XplorerEditor's protocol and design as reference, with standalone, AU, and VST3 builds for both macOS and Windows. I've been really enjoying having this tool for my own purposes and wanted to share it with the community if anyone else might also find it useful.

First, the part that matters most to me. Like many of you, I've used XplorerEditor for years. It's a big reason these synths are still practical to own and play, and this project only exists because of the groundwork it laid. I started down this road after reading a note more than a year ago in the XplorerEditor README: the developer had no time to add new features but welcomed forks and PRs, and recommended a long-term JUCE port for a more modern cross-platform foundation.

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Meet OBSIDIAN by Vannes Devices

video upload by VannesDevices

"Jamming with the 303 sequencer and OBSIDIAN, just having fun!
#synthesizer #303 #roland #sequencer #obsidian"

OBSIDIAN - Short Demo's

Via Vannes Devices OBSIDIAN.

Forged from fast-cooling lava, this volcanic stone becomes a black mirror that, when used with purpose, awakens and channels your creative energy.

OBSIDIAN is a unique semi-modular analog synthesizer with its own characteristic sound. Its analog circuitry combines different worlds of synthesis techniques, opening space for creative sound design and composition.

Inside OBSIDIAN.

Oscillators
West-coast style oscillator section.
Waveshaper, wavefolder and cross-modulation.
1V/oct tracking across eight octaves.
Sub-oscillator for thick foundations.

Voltage Controlled Filter
Two-channel mixer with optional external inputs.
Multi-mode: low-pass, high-pass and band-pass.
Continuous modulation between filter modes.
Voltage controlled mode, cutoff and resonance (peak).
Bipolar envelope modulation.
Voltage controlled amplifier with CV inputs.

Voltage Controlled Envelope Generators
ADSR envelope.
AD(R) envelope.
Gate and velocity input per envelope.
Voltage controlled slew rates and levels.
Inverted output.

LFO · Delay
LFO
Saw, ramp, sine, pulse and random outputs.
Frequency range from 0.01 Hz up to 100 Hz.
Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock.
Rhythmical clock divisions (¼, ⅓, ½, ¾, 1/16).
TAPE-STYLE DIGITAL DELAY
Voltage controlled time and feedback.
Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock.
Rhythmical clock divisions (¼, ⅓, ½, ¾, 1/16).

Sequencer
West-coast style five-step sequencer.
Selectable 4 or 5 step sequence.
External and manual sequence reset.
Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock.
Patchable to oscillators, filter and any CV destination.

07.25.2026 Buchla 200e - Magical 259e

video upload by batchas

"Short sequence with the 259e."

Korg Karma Quick Demo

video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

Erae Sound Tutorial #1 — Getting Started

video upload by embodme

"Erae Sound is our MPE software synthesizer designed specifically for Erae 2. Each preset combines a sound and a dedicated layout, sent directly to your Erae and ready to play.

This first tutorial gives you a complete overview of the instrument and covers the essential concepts you need to start using Erae Sound: the two sound generators, oscillator and filter routing, the FX section, the modulation matrix, editing shortcuts, and the connection between instruments, layouts and projects in Erae Lab.

You’ll also learn how to assign gestures and modulation sources to parameters, cross-modulate envelopes and LFOs, import generators or FX from other presets, edit a layout and save it with an instrument, and use Sync to recall instruments directly from your Erae.

A practical starting point for Erae Sound owners who want to understand the workflow and begin creating their own playable instruments."

Alesis Andromeda VST Incoming From Isla Instruments?

via bradholland of Isla Instruments:

"Lots of love for the Andromeda here...
Fully sysex compatible with modelled ASICs in the oven.."

06.15.2026 Exclusively Analogue EMU [02]

video upload by batchas

HWJ - NOFX - CASUAL HYPSTER

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: NOFX

NLC Hypster, ADDAC Dual S&H, Joranalogue Generate 3 & Filter 8, DOEPFER A-138s (mini stereo mixer), XODES µGR2

Recorded live thru Syntakt (NOFX)"

Leploop V2 Miminalist Groovebox

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Kurzweil K2000R Rackmount Synthesizer SN 11200334

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Stylophone DS-2 // Misuse is the best use!

video upload by Dexba

"A drone synthesizer, so what? I made a kick drum with it! And used the LFO as a pitch sequencer too!
The truth is, I simply love to challenge the name and intended purpose of an instrument: if they tell me it's for ambient, I'm going techno; if it's the ultimate experimental machine, I'm going to make cheesy pop chords, and so on.
It's liberating, and like a puzzle to solve, that greatly expands my knowledge of the machine in the process: before you can (properly) misuse something, you have to understand its workings really well!
BUT you can only do this if the quality of the instrument provides you with enough latitude, and the DS-2 does that. The oscillators sound good, the filters sound good, the delay sounds great, the reverb is MORE than "more than" enough.
So... the instrument is ready to take you wherever you want to go!
I hope you'll enjoy this video, full demo & review coming next week 🧡"

ESP32-S3 Synth project - Sound Demo

video upload by Bad Dog Designs

"This clip shows some of the range of sounds the synth produces. The Architecture is natively stereo, so put your headphones on!

I've added patch recall and storage via SD card, and got the arpeggiator running, so some of the sounds in the clip are just the arpeggiator, and I then adjust gate length / release / frequency etc.

Got a couple of little bugs to work on, but I'm pretty pleased with how it's progressed to date! Hope you enjoy the sounds :)"

Elastic Melody - Update 1.2 Quick Demo (NOT OUT YET!)

video upload by Elastic Instruments

"This is a quick demo of some of the new features coming in Update 1.2.

If you’d like to join the Elastic Melody TestFlight, you can do so via this link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/52T...

What's coming with Update 1.2

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Master Section
Added a general Master level
Added simple volume meter

OSC
Added 4 more Oscillator Waveforms for a greater range of sounds
Added Modulations for a greater variety of sounds
1) Pitch Modulation
2) FM Modulation
3) FM decayed Modulation

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Toccata D'Atrium (Late night Whimsical Raps Atrium study)

video upload by -CALC-

"A late night study of Atrium reveals this thing can be an orchestra.
Here is a flashy Toccata-like piece.
It was recorded late at night with no real lighting so I went creative with the grainy look... its not ideal but has more style than without it.

I am constantly surprised and delighted at how such a seemingly small instrument can do so much. One thing that impresses me (perhaps the most) is that musical structure is inherently pulled from the patches. The combination of all the controls and mechanisms weave around motifs and development of them making the final output a coherent and thematic composition. I dont think I've ever come across this as much in any electronic instrument or even group of instruments before.

Atrium is WONDERFUL."

Minimoog MPC Zaquencer Disco Funk

video upload by Mikus Pilatus

"I like the Zaquencer , great use of the Beh controller"

Dub Techno w/ KORG wavestate & volca modular | Panic Zone Incident 2026-07-25 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A dub techno piece where complex sound textures intertwine.

This work features the wavestate, volca modular, and OP-1 field.

On the wavestate, synth pad sounds are performed and processed through the MOOD MKII. Layered micro loops create dense and complex sound textures.

On the OP-1 field, the DBOX engine generates glitchy percussion sequenced with the ENDLESS sequencer. The CWO effect adds modulation delay, while the MOTHER effect applies gated reverb.

The bassline uses an FM-style bass sound from Omnisphere. The kick and clap sounds use Ableton Sampler.

The volca modular is used without patch cables, with its original sound shaped through parameter editing. It is synchronized with the wavestate through the MSY2, which converts MIDI clock into an appropriate synchronization signal. The volca modular output is processed through the NIGHTSKY with filtering and reverb."

Change

video upload by MIDERA

"Jungle? IDM? DnB? Whatever it is, it is.

Check out my website: https://www.midera-artist.com/
Support me by checking out or buying my music: https://midera.bandcamp.com/album/sta...

Instruments used:
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 (Sequencing, drums)
Access Virus TI (Drum FX)
Oberheim Xpander (Intro sounds)
Moog Minimoog (dirty bass)
Roland SH-101 (Lead)
Sequential Prophet 10 (pads)
Roland JD-990 (Strings)

NI RAUM for reverb

#idm #sequential #Spectralis"

Soundtoys Summer Sale!

Soundtoys is currently having a summer sale on their Soundtoys Bundle suite, Decapacitator, and EchoBoy. Click through for details on each. The sale ends on July 28, so be sure to act before then.

◈⟐ CHROMAGENE ⟐◈ ∴ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ᴀᴍʙɪᴇɴᴛ sᴇssɪᴏɴ ∴

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!

This performance explores both sides of the #chromagene @genesynths : its bright, shimmering textures and its deep, haunting drones. The sound slowly evolves between light and darkness, creating an immersive cinematic ambient journey.

Everything you hear was performed live in a single take with no overdubs and no audio post-production. No edits, no additional layers, no mastering tricks—just the instrument and the performance as it happened.

If you enjoy dark ambient, experimental electronics, drones, and evolving soundscapes, I hope you’ll enjoy this session.

◉ Performed live in one take
✦ No overdubs
⟡ No audio post-production
🌑 Dark Ambient • Drone • Experimental • Cinematic
🎧 Best sound with Headphones

If you enjoyed this performance, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment. Your support helps independent artists continue creating new music.

Creating these sessions takes a lot of time, dedication, and a genuine passion for experimental music. If you’d like to support my work, you can become a channel member or leave a Super Thanks. Your support helps me continue creating new music and exploring unique instruments like the Chromagene. Thank you for being here.🖖

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Contact: somnambule@spheredelic.com

More other music at: https://www.spheredelic.com/en/"