MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

OP-XY keeps inspiring to make this kind of sound - Melancholic IDM live music

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just one of those days. Noodling about took me in this direction. And I liked it! Hope you do too

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

FM1 + BAUDGIRL Firmware - Cinematic Jam

video upload by JIANT

"Direct audio from the synth usb c to my Phone . Love this little synth."

see the BAUDGIRL announcement post here.

FREEDOM by Davide Micheli

video upload by Davide Micheli

You can find an English translation of the following video description further below.

"Freedom è un brano di musica elettronica prodotto da Davide Micheli utilizzando sintetizzatori elettronici tra cui alcuni Italiani moderni come il 'GRPA4', ma anche vintage anni 80 come 'Elka Twin61' e 'CRB Diamond 910 Gold M'. Altri sintetizzatori utilizzati sono il 'Moog Voyager XL', il 'Waldrof Quantum', e per ultimo 'Oberheim OB-X8'. La Drum Machine è una Drum degli anni 80 molto famosa ai sui tempi la 'Dynacord P20' 8-Bit Drum Machine.

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OXI Coral Firmware 3: Build Your Own Custom Firmware

video upload by OXI Instruments

"With firmware 3, Coral revolves around you. Pick the engines you need, compile your own custom firmware right in the browser, and upload it to Coral in a few clicks.

In this video we walk through the new updater and show some of our favorite new features:

FMX7: our take on the classic DX7. 6 voices, 6 operators, and support for classic DX7 patches from the SD card

OB-va: our take on the Oberheim sound, with unison, detune, and selectable filter poles

String 2: inspired by Solina-style string synths, with a new chord mode

Pianoz: house pianos, Rhodes, and organs

Acid2 and Stitcher, an experimental drone maker (more on this one soon)

On-module options menu: no more editing the TXT file

Drone mode: sustain any engine and shape it with a low pass gate

This is just the tip of the iceberg. Check the release notes and the manual for the full list of new features.

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This Tiny Synthesizer Runs On Pure Light | Solarix Demo

video upload by Sid Rockett

"Introducing Solarix a tiny, self-powered synthesizer featuring an integrated solar cell that runs completely on light. No batteries, no USB power, and no external power supply needed.

In this video, we test Solarix to see how ambient light and shadows dynamically alter its pitch, rhythm, and sonic textures. As light intensity changes, the circuit reacts in real time, turning photons into raw analog chirps, evolving drones, and rhythmic glitches.

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Meet Solarix
4:10 - Solarix Sound Demo & Light Modulation
6:25 - Running Solarix through Reverb & Delay
3:00 - Outro

👇 Gear & Setup:
Synth: Solarix Solar-Powered Synthesizer
Audio Recorder: [Insert Recorder Name]
Effects Used: [Insert Reverb/Delay Pedal or FX, if any]

✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.

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Reflection 2.4: modular DAW records Metasurface gestures, adds chaos modulation

Reflection DAW Showcase - Videos created by our users

Tips and Tricks

video uploads by ReflectionDAW

"Reflection 2.4 is out. Reflection is an independent modular DAW and plugin host hand-coded in C++, for Windows, macOS and Linux.

THE METASURFACE, NOW WITH TAKES
Snapshot every parameter in the whole rig, place the snapshots on a 2D surface, and drag between them. The entire setup, plugins included, morphs in one gesture. New in 2.4, that gesture can be recorded as a take and played back in 16 slots: loop, reverse, palindrome, speed and follow actions, synced to the transport.

DIY LAB, NOW WITH CHAOS
Build your own modules from 60+ blocks and bake them into a single node. 2.4 adds a Strange Attractor with 11 shapes drawn live, a Chaos Oscillator, and Boids flocking as modulation you can wire to anything.

€100 perpetual, all 2.x updates included, no subscription, no telemetry. The free 45-day demo has every instrument and effect."

You can find additional details at https://reflection-daw.com

Meet: Polyfold

video upload by Manifest Audio

"Polyfold is a multidimensional Max for Live sequencer, built for advanced polymetric MIDI sequencing and creative long-form electronic music production.

With 16 independent sequencer lanes and up to 1024 steps per lane, Polyfold enables large-scale step sequencing, generative pattern development, polyphonic output, and cross-lane interaction beyond the limitations of conventional step grids.

Available now for Ableton Live 12 and up at: https://manifest.audio/polyfold

Key Features:

• 16 independent parameter sequencers
• Up to 1024 steps per lane
• Dual rate-stage sequencing (Multiply + Divide)
• 4 polyphonic pitch lanes with per-note probability
• Internal pattern preset libraries with custom recall
• Long-form Transpose sequencer for extended progressions
• Global Chance, Velocity, Length, Hold, and Ratchet sequencing
• Modulation sequencers with OSC and MIDI CC output
• X-Relay routing for flexible MIDI distribution

Polyfold is designed for producers working with polymetric sequencing, generative composition, algorithmic sound design, and long-form musical installations."

Diosynth Live: A New Companion App for Diosynth

video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Diosynth Live is now available for iOS and Android, bringing fast access to your favorite patches, system settings, and MIDI settings directly on your mobile phone.

Find the Diosynth Live app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

0:00 intro
0:28 App organization
1:00 requirements
1:25 connecting to the app
1:40 USB connection
2:17 Bluetooth connection
3:00 Favorites
3:45 Setup tab

Learn more at ashunsoundmachines.com

#Windsynth #EWI #diosynthlive #diosynth #asm #Ashunsoundmachines"

Press release with additional details:

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Yamaha DX11 w/ 81Z Patches Loaded FM Synthesizer Sounds (No Talking)

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2026

The Yamaha DX11 - synth keyboard version of the TX81Z sound module. My custom patches loaded just fine, giving some of them a run-thru. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

Get these patches from https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

Check out https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro for my hand made Eurorack modules and gently preowned studio kept gear."

BLOG https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD / gstormelectro

Modular On The Spot LA - 2026-09-27

video upload by justin3am

"Modular On The Spot has returned to LA! We brought our synths out to Ocean View Park in sunny Santa Monica, California and we made some noise!
Here is the video of the performances from Sunday, September 27 2026. Thanks Analog Haven, @SeasideModular @LASynthClub and @SouthernCaliforniaSynthSociety for helping to make this happen!

Set list:
00:00:00 – 00:13:11 Fist Kiss
00:13:11 – 00:27:30 Blue Nautilus
00:27:38 – 00:42:59 Spotlight Floodlight
00:42:59 – 00:59:22 pattern
00:59:26 – 01:17:54 Earth 626
01:17:54 – 01:33:32 Plüg
01:33:32 – 01:49:25 StuJay
01:49:25 – 02:08:54 nbor
02:08:54 – 02:26:06 Stephen McCaul"

A Flock of Birds Flies Across the Landscape | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Using the Plexiphon to create a tapestry of sound!

On Saturday, October 3rd, at 3 pm, Tom Erbe will be at Perfect Circuit in Burbank, California [showroom link], talking about all things Plexiphon and soundhack. The event is free!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Overlooked Module #19: AI Synthesis X Filter (AI024)

video upload by Musical Miscellany & More

"Here's another Overlooked Module in the world of Eurorack. I built this one during Knobcon 14 (2026) at one of the DIY workshops. It's a great sounding 3320 filter that is reminiscent of many iconic 80's synths. Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/musicalmisce...
Join my Discord Community: / discord"

See the introduction post here.

NLC FM OP quick review/demo

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo/review of the NLC FM OP oscilator

RTFM& Buildguide: https://static1.squarespace.com/stati...

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"

via nonlinearcircuits

"This 4HP module is a thru 0 VCO using the SSI2130 chip. It is designed as an FM operator as per the concepts delivered by John Chowning, so for best results 2 or more are needed (get 6!), along with suitable EGs and mixers. The NLC Valmorification (VC EG) and 4HP Mix are intended as support modules to develop an all analogue FM system. It contains the oscillator and VCA, the EG must be patched in. The thru-0 oscillator has a good variety of controls – control voltage, frequency modulation, phase modulation and hard sync.

The module only has a sine output as per a standard FM operator, although it generally spits out some very complex waveforms. I rarely do any further processing to the signal, such as VCFs or wave folding, there is enough going on.

Before going too far, please check the size and datasheet of the SSI2130 at https://www.soundsemiconductor.com/ . It is tiny and will be extremely difficult to solder by hand, much better to use solder paste and a hot air gun or a reflow oven. Also the circuit requires quite a few unusual resistor sizes that need to be obtained from Mouser or similar. This is not a regular NLC design, where all the resistors are just 1k, 10k and 100k. There are a few other components that have never been used on NLC modules before as well, nothing particularly rare or expensive, just probably not in your stash.

Thanks to Neil Johnson of Sound Semiconductor Inc. for his support and advice in developing this module.

Assembled modules are built to order. They will be ready to ship within 4 weeks after ordering."

Tiptop Audio Buchla 277t Overview Demo

video upload by Todd Barton

"What a great addition to the Tiptop Audio/Buchla 200t family. Here’s a simple overview, introduction and some patches to get you started.
Also check out Stazma’s in depth video here:"

Explaining and testing the 277t by Tiptop Audio & Buchla

video upload by Stazma and Tiptop Audio

"Today we welcome the 277t in the 200t line. This is the "Signal Delay Unit", a module that was never finished by Don Buchla but was cloned many times due to it's awesome interface and minimal but interesting feautre set.

It is a really a 'naked' delay module as it everyhting from mixing the dry and wet to feedback has to be patched manualy, opening up a lot of creative decisions and happy accidents."

Also see TipTop Audio Shows the Prototype 277t | Superbooth 2026

Dunnington Audio - 258d Buchla Compatible Dual Oscillator

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via this Reverb listing

Additional NOISEBUG Listings

You can find demos of the Dunnington Audio 258d previously posted here and here.

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BUCHLA MUSIC EASEL SUITCASE MODULAR SYNTH - RETRO EDITION

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Additional Signal Sounds listings

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CIAT-LONBARDE TETRAX DESKTOP BASS SYNTHESISER

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via this listing

Additional Signal Sounds listings

"Tetrax follows a lineage of touch-based Ciat-Lonbarde instruments, built around four wooden bars that are pressed to activate four internal oscillators, each with its own fine-tuning slider embedded directly in the bar. Two master pitch knobs and two master chaos knobs shape the overall sound, with each chaos knob gradually increasing modulation from one oscillator to the next in a circular pattern, taking the instrument from pure sawtooth tones into dense noise.

The duplicated master controls reflect Tetrax's focus on timbre modulation via the separate upslope and downslope of triangle waveforms, giving independent shaping in each direction. Twenty-eight banana-jack modulation points are arranged in four diagonally shifted columns corresponding to the four bars, colour-coded by function — cool colours for inputs, hot colours for outputs — enabling touch-patching by pressing banana studs directly by hand. A stereo mini output reflects the press/release cycle of each bar across the two channels, and the instrument runs from either the included 12V PSU or a 9V battery."