Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll Goes Granular With the 3rd Wave and Samples

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Check out this short video sent to us by Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll, in which he puts the 3rd Wave’s new sample modulation capabilities to the test. Learn more about the 3rd Wave at https://www.groovesynthesis.com

Paul Hartnoll, one half of the legendary electronic duo Orbital, has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music since their breakthrough 1989 hit "Chime" helped define the UK rave scene. Known for their innovative live performances and genre-defining albums like "In Sides" and "Snivilisation," Orbital's influence on electronic music spans over three decades, making Paul's exploration of the 3rd Wave's capabilities particularly compelling.

In the video, Paul makes great use of sample start modulation, a feature added in OS 1.9a of the 3rd Wave 24K synth, allowing velocity and other sources to dynamically shift sample start points for expressive performance control. He created a sequence of 48th notes in Ableton Live, using its note split mode, and gently randomized the notes’ velocity. He then modulates the sample start in the 3rd Wave oscillator with the note velocity to create, in effect, a granular sampler. You can then also use velocity (or any other parameter) to control the filter cutoff and spread the samples out into the stereo field with the pan spread control.

The 3rd Wave 24K is a 24-voice, 4-part multi-timbral wavetable synth with 3 oscillators per voice, analog low-pass filters, a state-variable filter, 6-stage wave envelopes per oscillator, and an industry-first Wavemaker™ tool that allows users to create custom wavetables in a single step through its proprietary sample-to-wave technology. Each of its three oscillators can generate a classic PPG-era wavetable, a modern high-resolution wavetable, virtual-analog synthesis, linear FM, and sampling.

While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes the concept firmly into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound and innovative features that synths of the 80ies could only dream of.

Learn more about the 3rd Wave advanced wavetable synth here: https://groovesynthesis.com/"

Instruō Introduces Pocket SCÍON

Connect with Nature: Pocket Scion by Instruō & Modern Biology

video upload by Instruō

Instruō - Pocket SCÍON | Video Manual

video upload by Instruō

Also see DivKid's video here.

"The Pocket SCÍON is a portable device that captures biofeedback data sourced from contact with living organisms.

This data is used by the onboard sound engine to generate evolving soundscapes and a range of MIDI messages.

The data is also accessible as OSC messages which are broadcast from the accompanying desktop application.

Anyone can create, shape, and enjoy music with Pocket SCÍON regardless of existing musical experience.

Despite its stand-alone, plug-and-play interface, experienced or adventurous users can use the MIDI and OSC output capabilities to integrate Pocket SCÍON and biofeedback into their studios, installations, and audio- visual projects.

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Pladask Stereo Dradd Walkthrough & Demo // Beautiful Broken Sounds

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Pladask Stereo Dradd. I'm in love. Enjoy the video!

00:00 Introduction
02:14 Front Panel
05:37 Grain Algorithm Walkthrough
11:06 TDL Algorithm Walkthrough
15:40 Tape Algorithm Walkthrough
24:04 DX7 into TDL
26:05 Sidrax Interlude 1
26:38 Phaser Synth into Tape
32:01 Guitar into TDL
33:46 Piano into Grain
34:20 Elmyra 2 into Tape
37:28 Sidrax Interlude 2
38:22 Plaits into Tape
40:02 Strings into Tape
41:12 Pacifica into Grain
44:28 Final thoughts and outro patch"

STEREO DRADD is an experimental time-based audio processor for the eurorack system. The module can stretch, bend and invert time through granular synthesis, modified sample playback and tapped delay lines. Intended as a tool for adding synthetic and unnatural ambiance/coloration to your synth patches.

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T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 003

video upload by Nitecaller.

"I got carried away again overdriving the filter but it's created some deep Cortini vibes. Left channel is running through an old Behringer phaser but the right channel is dry which together created an incredible stereo effect. Audio si

gnal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Little Plate, Focusrite console SC, Ableton Echo, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: linktr.ee/nitecaller"

T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 002

video upload by Nitecaller.

"Another quick little ambient demo of my custom analog synth. One oscillator is sequenced whilst I play another as accompaniment. I was running the filter through one of the internal drive circuits quite hot so excuse the occasional clipping. Enjoy!

Audio signal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Focusrite console SC, Ableton Echo, Valhalla Supermassive, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/nitecaller?utm_sour..."

See the Nitecaller label below for additional posts featuring the T-16.

Ranzee Gates - full album and bonus tracks!

video upload by ranzee

http://ranzee.com

https://www.patreon.com/ranzee

"Thanks for joining me for this exclusive YouTube premiere. I will be playing the entire album 'Gates' and some bonus tracks! This exclusive premiere includes tracks mixed into a continuous mix format. Sit back, relax and have a chat with your mates while we listen to the 2023 album!

Tracks:
Gate 1 - Airport 4:00
Gate 2 - Farm 3:41
Gate 3 - Security 2:49
Gate 4 - Garden 3:53
Gate 5 - Flood 3:14
Gate 6 - City 4:30
Gate 7 - Logic 4:12
Gate 8 - Lych 3:30
Gate 9 - Portcullis 4:17
Gate 10 - Gateway 2:04
Gate 11 - Boom 4:00
Gate 12 - Sliding 4:21
Gate 13 - Electrical 3:44
Gate 14 - New 2:27
Gate 15 - Kings 4:13
Gate 16 - Star 7:03
Bonus Tracks:
Surrogate 3:11
Utopia Part 3 2:42
Gate 2 Farm [Reprize] (No Moo Moo) 3:39

All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer. Please support my work by sharing, liking, commenting and subscribing to my channel.

Brands featured:
Ableton, Roland, Korg, Moog, Novation, Studio Electronics, Waldorf, Behringer, ARP, Akai Professional, Presonus, Yamaha, Native Instruments, Xils-labs, Eventide, Electro Harmonix, TC Electronic, Boss, Strymon, Zoom

Analog synthesizers, drum machines, sequencers, digital audio workstation DAW, groove box, samplers, digital synthesizers, keyboards, VST, FX, pedals, plugins, software, hardware, mixers, digital audio interface, MIDI, MIDI controllers, control surface, iPad, iOS, Mac, Windows"

Trying the Novation Launch Control XL3 as a Hardware Hub in a Dawless Setup

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Discover the power of the Novation Launch Control XL3 — the ultimate Ableton Live controller and a flexible standalone MIDI controller for the Arturia AudioFuse 16 In this video, I’ll show you how to use the XL3 in a hybrid studio setup including the Dreadbox Nymphes and *Erica Synths LXR02*, giving you full hardware mixer control over up to 24 channels and a synth.

✅ Seamless integration with Ableton – plug it in via USB and Live recognises it instantly.
✅ Control up to 24 channels on the AudioFuse Rig 16 + X8 setup.
✅ Flexible setup options: USB or MIDI DIN for a fully computer-free rig.
✅ Real-world mixing example: faders, pans, sends, and mute/solo control at your fingertips.

Whether you’re a producer, live performer, or looking for hands-on hardware control in your hybrid studio, the Launch Control XL3 is a compact powerhouse."

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: What is the Launch Control XL3?
2:23 – Quick Ableton setup demo
5:00 – Intro Demo Hardware Setup Explained
9:05 – Setting up MIDI Control
14:03 – Minor Niggles
15:21 – Hardware Connections
17:38 – Final thoughts

https://us.novationmusic.com/products/launch-control-xl

Valentín Fertorández - Conversaciones contigo mismo (Audio Oficial)

video upload by Valentín Fertorández

"Segunda pieza musical del EP: 'La música siempre te devuelve a ti' - [Exp. 001]
Ep creado desde el live-looping con sintetizadores y consola NES

Compuesto e interpretado por Valentín Fertorández
Diseño Sonoro por Valentín Fertorández
Mezcla y Master por Valentín Fertorández

Equipo utilizado:
Ableton Live
Apollo Twin MKII
Arturia Audiofuse 8X IN
Tascam DR-40
Arturia Drumbrute Impact 1984
Arturia Microbrute
Nintendo Entertainment System con Famimidi
Arturia Keylab 61 MK3
Arturia Minifreak"

Recreating Yazoo's Too Pieces using a Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition

video upload by Matt Culpin

"In this video I've recreated Yazoo's 1982 track 'Too Pieces' from their debut album 'Upstairs at Eric's" using a Bass Station II #yazoo #bassstation2 #synthesizer #remake #trending #ableton #abletonlive #synthpop

00:00 - Introduction and background
00:47 - The sounds
02:09 - The track"

Also see Recreating Yazoo's Situation using a Sequential Prophet 5

Exploring Maschine 3 on Maschine+ – Datsunn's favorite new features | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"We've given the standalone workhorse a boost with our favorite Maschine 3 features. In this video, Maschine+ connoisseur ‪@Datsunn‬ explores what's new and put the latest update to the test.

New to Maschine+:

Seamlessly move between desktop and standalone
Save CPU with Bounce in Place
Expand your palette with a new & improved Bass Synth
Step up your setup with new Kontrol MK3 support
Easily get ideas in with MP3, MP4, FLAC, OGG import
Easily get ideas out with MP3 export
Build unique progressions with Custom Chords
Stay in sync with Ableton Link via USB (no Wi-Fi needed)
And lots more"

80's vibes Lofi Music with Subharmonicon, volca fm : City BGM 2025-08-11 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog Subharmonicon, ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2, and DIY noise box
A lo-fi piece built from nostalgic synth tones and layered soundscapes.

The noise box is routed into the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II to generate glitchy textures.

Subharmonicon is patched to produce city-like noise and sent through ‪@HologramElectronics‬ MICROCOSM for reverb.

volca fm2 is driven via MIDI from Ableton; its output runs into ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for reverb and filtering."

OBERHEIM TEO-5 Melodic Techno/House/Trance/EDM AtomicA Soundset

video upload by AtomicA Sounds

"Oberheim TEO-5 - Melodic House/Techno/Trance/EDM Soundset (NOW AVAILABLE). https://AtomicASounds.com

Recorded straight into Ableton via my Antelope Discrete 8 audio interface. Only the Ableton built-in compressor was used in the recording chain. All effects are from the OBERHEIM TEO-5 synthesizer."

Switched on Debussy & Bach on the Roland MC-202 & Roland System 100m.

video uploads by funkpirateradioscene

1. MC-202 does Switched on Bach
2. Debussy - Rêverie sequenced by Roland MC-202
3. Roland MC-202 Factory sequence data: Debussy - Snow is Dancing

"The Roland MC-202 MicroComposer originally came with a data cassette to demonstrate its capabilities as a sequencer. Since it could not retain memoy after power off, sequences had to be saved and loaded via audio inputs on the back of the machine. The sequences had one channel for the internal synth, and one channel to drive an external synth.

Here the MC-202 plays while also sequencing a Roland System 100m. Reverb and delay added in Ableton Live.

The 5 sequences from the original cassette were:
1. Invention Vol.1 – J. S. Bach
2. Invention Vol.2 – J. S. Bach
3. Dream – C. A. Debussy
4. Prelude – J. S. Bach
5. Snow Is Dancing – C. A. Debussy"

Thriller - Synth Cover

video upload by BaBu

"Synth cover of Thriller intro and verse =)"

Korg minilogue xd, Sequential Prophet 6, Moog Subsequent 37, Yamaha ModX, Ableton Push

Minimal Ambient w/ GAME BOY & reface DX | Small drops 2025-08-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A track for YAMAHA reface DX and Game Boy (LSDj)—lo-fi pads under shimmering chiptune sequences.

The reface DX plays a synth pad routed through ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY (shimmer reverb + filter) and ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ GENERATION LOSS MK II (tape coloration). The harmony is triggered from Ableton.

The Game Boy sequence is programmed in LSDj; its output runs into ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II for reverb, where micro-loops create intricate phrases. In the outro the signal is fed through Valhalla Frequency Echo for swirling feedback."

9 Months with the Ableton Move - Updates and Growth

video upload by Tum Sun

"I've had the Ableton Move for a little over nine months now, and this baby has grown a lot in that time! Sample slicing, advanced MIDI routing, quality of life updates - has the Ableton Move delivered on the promise of an evolved Groovebox for 2025?"

Introducing MUM M8 DSP - Low Pass Filter Plug-in

video upload by ALM TV

"‘MUM M8 DSP’ is a low pass filter plug-in emulating the filter used in the classic Akai S950 12 bit sampler with the addition of resonance, saturation and bit depth reduction. This in turn emulates our MUM M8 eurorack module which uses a similar filter design.

In this video we take a quick look at the MUM M8 DSP processing multiple sources in Ableton Live.

The low pass filter gives the recognisable super smooth vacuum like tone sucking sound which works magic on complex sources. The addition of clipped overdrive and intentionally aggressive self oscillating resonance compliment the smooth filter core by juxtaposing it into more wasp like territory with acidic squeals and a more gritty sound.

Unique to the plug-in are a clock bleed switch, introducing audible artifacts into the filter path emulating some of the quirks of the original hardware, and a Bit Depth control for downsampling the input for a more character-rich output.

‘MUM M8 DSP’ offers an authentic digital emulation of the original hardware, recreating its distinct sonic character for use for use in your DAW.

More info & download here: https://busycircuits.com/mum-m8-dsp/

Thanks for watching!"

Erae: A Dive into Performing with Phase Plant

video upload by embodme

"🎶 Discover the Power of Erae & Phase Plant in Live Performance! 🎶

In this video, we dive into how Erae brings a new level of expression and control to Phase Plant by Kilohearts. From shaping sounds in real-time to creating dynamic loops and textures, you’ll see how Erae transforms Phase Plant into a true performance instrument.

Whether you’re a producer, performer, or sound designer, this walkthrough shows how to unlock the full potential of your setup with intuitive gestures, MPE control, and creative modulation techniques.

Download Ableton Live Project ‪@Kilohearts‬ Phase Plant Presets here:
https://www.embodme.com/downloads

🌐 Learn more about Erae:
https://embodme.com"

Working with Ableton Live Racks and Macros: Roto-Control 2.0 Firmware Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"When working with Ableton Live racks and macros with Roto-Control 2.0 firmware, all instruments and effects racks will default to automatic macro mapping, whereby macro controls and names will be automatically detected by Roto-Control and mapped to Roto's knobs — indicated with light blue colored labels. This is applicable for all racks; instrument, drum, audio effects and MIDI effect racks, This also applies to individual racks that you may have made.

To disable automatic macro mapping and further customize displays, labels and haptics, press LEARN and begin to map knobs accordingly, as you would when learning other plugins and devices parameters. Pressing LEARN will disable the automatic mapping for that specific rack/macro. Manually mapped controls default to dark blue labels. Once you start to manually map knobs; colors, names and haptics can be further customized in the Roto-Setup App.

To return to automatic macro mapping for that specific rack/macro, CLEAR all manually mapped controls. Press LEARN, keep it pressed and touch the knob on Roto-Control you want to clear. There will be a prompt to CLEAR, touch the knob again to CLEAR the mapping.

IMPORTANT: Each rack must have a UNIQUE NAME. Racks with the default names Instrument Rack, Audio Effect Rack, MIDI Effect Rack and Drum Rack cannot be customized with the LEARN button – they must be renamed first. This is to ensure plugins saved to Roto-Control memory are unique and separate.

Find out more about Roto-Control here:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Why motorized knobs?
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Discover more at Melbourne Instruments
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/
https://linktr.ee/melbourneinstruments"

Luke Million Studio Tour Update July 2025

video upload by Luke Million

"Following the Studio Tour Video I made last November, here is an update with recent acquisitions and changes to my workflow in my Studio.

Some highlights are the Moog Messenger, Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 Edition, Synido TempoPAD C16, Aly James Lab Vprom 3.0, Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro, Modartt Pianoteq 8 and some Franklin Audio Devices.

The biggest change is in my 2nd Studio where the B Team is kept. I have connected those synths to a Franklin Audio SS-6 Switchable Input Stereo DI which then sends audio to my Universal Audio Volt 476 interface connected to a Macbook Pro Laptop.

You can view the original Studio Tour Video here -"

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