2026 1010day Overview - Firmware Upgrades for blackbox 2 and bento

video upload by 1010music

"🎉 Happy #1010day !!! ALSO it’s our anniversary so we’re extra gleeful. As is the custom we like to give something special to our community and today it’s major firmware upgrades for blackbox 2 and bento users. Here we go!

NEW 1010day Firmware Features for bento and blackbox 2

✅ Sequencer Automation: Draw modulation for one or more instrument parameters with scaling
✅ Automated Stem Recording: Save Tracks as separate WAVs and take them to a DAW for finishing
✅ bento Shimmer Reverb: New effect for bento users for ethereal sounds
✅ 16 Scenes: Build songs or perform with 16 combinations of sequences / Loop Groups with 8 tracks
✅ Sidechain Compression: With visual envelope control and trigger via audio track, pad, MIDI or Clock
✅ “Record from Anywhere” Mode: Frictionless loop recording for 1010 internal instruments and external sources. Perfect for #livelooping
✅ MIDI Remote Record/Clear/Play: A great enabler for guitarists and others who use our samplers with MIDI footswitches and other controllers

#samplers #loopers #dawless #synthesizers #grooveboxes"

JIANT FM: a living, bio-synthetic firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

See the playable browser link for JIANT below.

"What if a pocket synth behaved less like a tool and more like an organism?
JIANT FM is a free, open-source alternative firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1, made for playing live and building whole songs without a computer. The screen works like a thermal camera: every engine is a living being drawn in lines that swells, glows and changes shape with what you play. HOME is an ecosystem of four creatures, one per track.
What's inside:
🧬 8 synthesis engines, no samples: ANALOG, FM6 (Dexed, imports .syx), PHASE, LOFI with bytebeat, VOICE, WHEEL, NOISE and DRUM-X
🥁 DRUM-X: Microtonic-style synthesized drums with A/B morph, FOLD and FM
🎲 Dice everywhere: SELECT rolls a new sound, and macros land only on what's playing
🎛 A filter on every engine: LP, HP, BP and a COMB tuned to the note
✨ Five reverbs: ROOM, SPRING, SHIMMER, RESO tuned to your scale, and a granular CLOUD that freezes
⚡ Punch-in FX you play on the keys and record as automation
🎼 8 songs with sections, scenes and live chaining, recorded while you play
🔊 An always-on master leveler, so every patch sits at a consistent volume
▶ Try it in your browser (same code, with sound): https://juanjiant-bit.github.io/JIANT/
💾 Web installer: https://juanjiant-bit.github.io/JIANT...
📖 Source and manual: https://github.com/juanjiant-bit/JIANT
A fork of Felucca by Hügelton Instruments, with its song system from SLOOP. GPL-3.0.
⚠️ In development (v0.5): back up your flash before installing.
#synth #firmware #MVAVE #FM1 #opensource #synthesizer #bytebeat #granular"

GHOULBOX: FM-1 Dungeon Synth

video upload by DECIMA1

"Today I check out the FM-1 Firmware GOULBOX (dungeon synth firmware). Check out out here: https://github.com/jasonpersinger/gho..."

I think it's safe to say the M-VAVE has become a platform rather than a stand alone synth.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

SPOTYKACH: An open source looping playground from SynthUX Academy

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

Friday Foursome - Dreadbox Erebus V3 & V1, Nyx V1 and Hades V1 analog mono synth showdown!

video upload by Pork Chop Synthesizers

"After falling in love with 'the Dreadbox sound', I sought out some of the most raw and revered offerings in there desktop synth range. this recording captures my first time ever connecting them all up at the same time and playing around with them each individually in immediate succession. I hope you enjoy the sonic depths and resonant buzzes on offer!"

Whimsical Raps Atrium 1

video upload by Cray

"Whimsical Raps Atrium with Chase Bliss Lost & Found"

RE-303 TB-303 TR-909 Virus fun

video upload by decoder303

#re303 #tb303 #tr909 #acid

Atmosphere 2 - Soundscaper With 384 Samples (Reaktor)

video upload by Cycles & Spots

0:00 Audio Examples
4:46 Walkthrough & Randomization

"Atmo composer for Reaktor with loops / sample masher and layering engine from Cycles & Spots. This is an instrument for Ambient / Experimental music productions / scoring. It layers three of the given 384 Wav loops that comes with it and reorders / scrambles / mashes them up , adds effects and sequences their volume levels over time. It can do all that also via the inbuilt randomizer for finished results or for fine tuning afterwards. Naturally you can build soundscapes from scratch with it, too. External sample Drag & Drop possible.

Pack Details:

1 Instrument / Ensemble For Reaktor feat.:
3 Sample Players & Mashers
384 Samples Implemented
3 Level Sequencers
1 Randomizer
1 Reverb
1 Delay
1 Mixer
1.3 GB

Available: https://www.deepdataloops.com/downloa..."

Tre Modular - State of Mind (SEQ first look)

video upload by Tre Modular

Additional State of Mind posts

"In this video we want to show you State of Mind's SEQ (Sequencing) engine.

SEQ moves through your saved snapshots. What is a snapshot? A snapshot holds all four channel voltages at the time you saved them, and State of Mind keeps eight of them. Put them in any order and SEQ plays them in a loop.

How it gets from one snapshot to the next is up to you, jump straight to the next, glide, or morph slowly across the whole step, with eight shapes to choose from. The rate runs from one step every twenty seconds for slow modulation to twenty steps a second, and the speed control pot is tapered so most of its travel covers musical tempos. Add swing and play forward, in reverse, back and forth, or in random order. You choose!

Every channel can go its own way. Give each channel its own clock division, its own shape and its own swing, so a bass line can move every four steps under a melody that moves on every one. Each channel also has its own gate pattern and gate length control.

Scenes take things even further. A scene saves all eight snapshots together with their sequence, tempo, shapes, swing, clock divisions and gate patterns, and State of Mind holds eight scenes. Switch scenes while it plays, and the change waits for the end of the loop, or chain them in any order to make a sequence of sequences.

In this patch, State of Mind controls the pitch of two oscillators, one playing the lead and one the bass. All four of the lead oscillator's waveforms go through Permida, and State of Mind chooses which one plays when. The bass goes through Shape Mod, and State of Mind moves the wave shaper's CV with a continuous shape, so its tone morphs smoothly from step to step.

www.tremodular.com"

Trying JIANT FM for FM1 FM DRUMS - MIDI FX OPZ STYLE - NEW ENGINES - 8 PROYECTS - SONG MODE

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.


Here's something interesting: I did a quick search for more info on JIANT FM and couldn't find any additional details online aside from the video, yet a according to AI: "JIANT FM is a custom firmware project or build created by user @JUANJIANT for the M-VAVE FM-1 pocket FM synthesizer.

Key Features of JIANT FM

• FM Drums: Specialized drum synthesis and sequencing tools tailored for the FM-1.
• MIDI FX OPZ Style: Features inspired by the workflow and MIDI effects of the Teenage Engineering OP-Z.
• New Engines: Expanded sound and synthesis options beyond the stock firmware.
• Project Management: Support for up to 8 projects.
• Song Mode: Built-in arrangement and song-building capabilities."

Did AI deduce it from the video? All links for the summary point to the video, not other sources.

SinTH2 and external keyboard

video upload by SinTH2

PRO 3 MATRIXBRUTE COMPARISON & TUTORIAL

video upload by SMV Producer

"Sound banks available for purchase at:
🔴 https://gumroad.com/smvproducer
🔴 https://payhip.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer

TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
00:49 PRO3 Oscillators
04:48 MATRIXBRUTE Oscillators
08:41 PRO3 Filters
12:37 MATRIXBRUTE Filters
17:04 PRO3 Env. LFOs
23:10 MATRIXBRUTE Env. LFOs
27:06 PRO3 MOD Matrix
32:05. MATRIXBRUTE MOD Matrix
37:46 PRO3 ARP and SEQUENCER
49:52 MATRIXBRUTE ARP and SEQUENCER
59:18 MATRIXBRUTE FX
01:00:34 MATRIXBRUTE AUDIO MOD-DUO SPLIT
01:04:07 PRO3 FX - TUNED FEEDBACK
01:06:38 CONCLUSIONS
01:08:02 PRO3 PATCHES
01:10:56 MATRIXBRUTE PATCHES

Flying -/- Nord Modular x Waldorf Quantum x Yamaha FS1r with Controller

video upload by DACHI Klangmusik

"Flying Footage with Layers of Sound & Beats // Synthie-Wall
#YamahaFS1r #nordmodular #waldorfquantum meets my

Filtering on all 3 instruments
sorry for narrow zoom on the Controller"

Korg PE1000 vs RITM2 #synth #electronics #electronic #repair #music #vintage

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"Just giving 2 repairs a long soak test. Been soaking for 3 days to be sure."

Korg Polyphonic Ensamble PE1000 Repair

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"A lovely Korg PE1000 on the bench for some TLC.

Here is a link to my Decade resistor box I designed that you can order from PCBWay https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharep..."

HiChord Forest Jam

video upload by HiChord

FM-1 Sloop is EPIC

video upload by DECIMA1

"In this video I take a look at Sloop which you can check out here: https://isod89.github.io/sloop-fm1/we..."

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

And:

FM-1 Free Omnichord OS

video upload by DECIMA1

"In this video I check out the FoMni-1 firmware for the FM-1. You can try it here for free: https://charlesvestal.github.io/fm1-f..."

MANNER - Algorithmic Sequencer (VST / Standalone)

video upload by Laboratory 0

"MANNER is a MIDI sequencer that picks its own notes. As on a step sequencer, you set each part's rhythm; instead of placing pitches, you give it a key, a style and, if you like, the chords. It chooses the notes by the rules of harmony, voice leading and form, and plays them with a player's phrasing.

• Human manner. Timing drifts as a player's does; phrases slow down, speed up, and land back on the bar line; loudness follows the phrase.

• Song form. Sections of four phrases: an idea, its answer, a contrast and the return (A A′ B A″). Variation sets how far each section strays, from an 8-bar loop to a new variation every section; each part's Improv sets how often that part changes.

• Chords that go somewhere, toward a cadence and home. Pin the ones you want, or play it your chords: it follows what you hold, bass note included, and plays the rest.

• 4 parts (Bass, Chords, Arpeggio, Melody), each with its own rhythm and one of 27 styles, from Alberti to walking bass.

• A take is the seed for its random choices, not a stored piece: change any setting and the notes change; change nothing and it plays exactly the same notes, so a bounce matches what you heard.

• Drag the last 16 bars into your DAW as a MIDI clip.

MIDI only: use any instrument. VST3, AU and a Logic MIDI FX on macOS; VST3 on Windows; a standalone app on both.

https://laboratory0.gumroad.com/"

Inside the Legendary ARP 2500 - Every Module Explained

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music and Rosen Sound

"I’m joined by my friend and synth technician to the stars Rob Rosen for a deep dive into one of the most legendary synthesizers ever built: the ARP 2500.

We go module by module through the instrument, exploring what makes the 2500 so unique, from its architecture and standout modules to the unmistakable character of its sound. We also look at how the ARP 2500 was configured and priced when it was introduced in 1970, how those systems compare to what they’re worth today, and why these instruments have become so desirable to collectors, studios and musicians.

And we don’t just talk about it. Throughout the video, I perform three solo pieces on the ARP 2500 to show the raw sound power that lives in this instrument.
If you’ve ever wondered what makes the ARP 2500 so special, and why it remains one of the most sought-after synthesizers more than 50 years later, this is a close-up look at the instrument from the inside out."

MICROPHONIC: put the tube voltage back in your synths!

video upload by manmade madman

"MICROPHONIC: in the early days of electronics, analog devices were made with vacuum tubes and performed everything from logic to output amplification. The first Theremins were made with vacuum tube technology-- it was all that was available. Vacuum tubes were everywhere and in everything. But they had a flaw: they were inconsistent to manufacture, expensive to maintain, took time to warm up, generated heat, and could burn out like a lightbulb. Eventually, the world went solid state. It was cheaper, easy to maintain, and lasted longer.

But something got lost. Inside of tube mechanics were red hot voltages. As it turned out, these voltages were also somehow musical to our ears. Once the world transitioned to solid state, people started to miss the "tube sound" which was simply imperfect in a perfect way.

Meet MICROPHONIC.

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How to Turn Serum into Vintage Classics

video upload by Starsky Carr

Also see He Put 6 Classic Synths Inside the MiniFreak

"Max 4 Live - turning Serum 2 into a vintage synth chameleon. Let’s turn it into a Jupiter-8, Prophet-5, Oberheim OB-X, Juno and Korg DW-8000—with hardware-sampled wavetables and classic synth controls inside Ableton Live.

The trick is working within the original synth’s limits. Match its oscillators, filters, envelopes and modulation options, and you start programming differently. Add unison detune and a little vintage character, and things get wonderfully wonky.

🎹 GET THE DEVICES, PRESETS & FREE SYNTH ARCHITECTURE GUIDES
https://www.starskycarr.com/patches
In this video I demonstrate my Classic Synth Mode Max 4 Live devices for Serum 2:
• YOU-NO-6 — Juno-inspired PWM, sub oscillator and chorus
• THEPRO-5 — Prophet-5-inspired Poly-Mod, oscillator sync and classic analogue tones
• SUPITER-8 — Jupiter-8-inspired strings, brass, cross modulation and unison
• OB-WAN — Oberheim OB-X-inspired basses and big filter sweeps
• DIGI-8K — Korg DW-8000-inspired digital waveforms, six-stage envelopes, delay and arpeggiator

You’ll hear how the controls interact with Serum, how vintage mode adds variation, and why recreating a synth’s architecture matters as much as capturing its waveforms.

These are my take on the classic instruments’ sound and workflow, with Serum 2 providing the sound engine. The free architecture guides are also useful for trying these ideas on your own synths."