Introducing the AS Vocoder: True Analogue Vocoding from Analogue Solutions

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"The AS Vocoder is available as a standalone unit, or as an upgrade to your Colossus synthesizer.

The sounds heard in this video were made with the Colossus synthesizer and the AS Vocoder. Let this video serve as our official announcement. More demos to come!

What is the AS Vocoder?

Analogue Solutions proudly introduces the AS Vocoder, a powerful, full-analogue vocoder that blends authentic vintage inspiration with modern reliability. Designed and built with precision, the AS Vocoder brings the distinctive warmth and character of classic analogue vocoding into contemporary studio environments.

This vocoder is not a digital emulation—it’s the real deal, offering 100% analogue audio paths and modulation circuits. While the AS Vocoder draws design inspiration from vintage classics of the 1970s, such as iconic vocoder units used in groundbreaking electronic music, all circuits within the AS Vocoder are original Analogue Solutions designs.

The AS Vocoder analyses the spectral content of speech or any audio signal and uses it to modulate internal oscillators or external sound sources. It provides musicians, producers, and sound designers with the legendary vocoder effect, capable of generating harmonically rich, robotic, or melodic vocal textures.

There are no gimmicks, just pure, unadulterated analogue vocoding crafted in a rugged enclosure designed for studio integration and live performance reliability. With a premium build quality that includes a solid metal case and precision-engineered components, the AS Vocoder ensures durability and consistency for years to come.

The AS Vocoder will be available as a Colossus upgrade and as a standalone unit.

A Brief Word on Vocoders

The vocoder has long been a cornerstone of electronic music, offering a unique way to merge voice and machine. First brought into the musical spotlight by Kraftwerk in the 1970s, its robotic vocal textures became part of the sonic DNA of their work. Artists like Herbie Hancock and Daft Punk later embraced vocoders as creative tools to shape melodies and rhythms, not just voices—expanding their role in music production far beyond novelty.

With 12 bands of filtering, flexible routing, and envelope follower outputs, vocoders like the AS Vocoder allow you to impose the spectral content of one signal—often the human voice—onto another, such as a harmonically rich synth tone. This creates the classic “talking synth” effect, but also opens the door to more experimental textures when fed drums, noise, or sequenced tones. The AS Vocoder makes this process hands-on, with CV options and modular access points designed for deep integration and patch experimentation.

The AS Vocoder brings this classic effect into the Analogue Solutions ecosystem with true analogue character and modern usability. Designed as a standalone unit or to integrate directly into the Colossus console, it adds a new dimension to sound design—perfectly complementing Colossus’s vast modulation and audio-routing capabilities. Whether for vocals, drums, or synth lines, the AS Vocoder opens up a new layer of sonic potential."

Resonance Studios Disrupts Industry Standards, Revives Vintage Gear with Bold Expansion

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Stockport, United Kingdom – April 28, 2025 – Resonance Studios, launched on 808 Day (August 8, 2024), is fearlessly challenging the music industry’s practice of abandoning vintage equipment. By committing to the preservation of these iconic instruments, the Stockport-based studio has curated one of the world’s largest collections of new and vintage musical equipment, earning its place among the top six global hubs for synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers. Guided by its principles of inclusivity and sustainability, Resonance Studios employs expert in-house technicians to sustain this legacy, empowering artists with unmatched access to historic gear.

Expansion Plans
In late 2024, Resonance Studios expanded its team with Producer Tom Sharkett (Pictured) and invested in the latest, state-of-the-art SSL Origin analogue mixing console, complemented by a premium array of outboard equipment, including Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, Empirical Labs Distressors, Lexicon 224, and Neve Shelford Channel. In 2025, the studio will double its footprint by adding another floor to its premises which is located less than half a mile from the iconic Strawberry Studios. The expansion includes a dedicated repair workshop, a vocal recording booth, a drum recording area, a live room— Where Jimi Hendrix famously performed in 1967—and a sophisticated relaxation and listening lounge for guests.

Connecting Past And Present
The studio’s collection has been further enriched with the incredibly rare Yamaha DX1, Analogue Solutions Colossus, and a Yamaha CP80, previously owned by Strawberry Studios and used by the renowned band 10cc. These acquisitions underscore Resonance Studios’ dedication to merging musical heritage with modern innovation.

'We’ve been delighted with the reaction from the community to our unique studio. It’s a testament to the team how far we have come in less than 12 months,” said John Pilkington, Founder. “Our 2025 expansion, including the iconic Jimi Hendrix live room, an additional technician and enhanced vocal and drum recording reflects our mission to redefine music production and empower artists to create without boundaries.'

Social Responsibility
Resonance Studios reinvests 97% of its profits into maintaining and acquiring equipment, ensuring accessibility for artists of all backgrounds. The remaining 3% is donated to Shelter, a charity supporting the homeless, reflecting the studio’s social responsibility. Every three months, the studio also provides an unsigned artist with a complimentary full day of recording, mixing, and mastering to nurture emerging talent. In 2025, the studio will also be taking on an apprentice technician to learn and preserve the skills required to maintain this specialist equipment.

With its historic live room, expanded facilities, and resolute commitment to preserving musical heritage, Resonance Studios is setting a new global benchmark for music production.

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Analogue Solutions Red Square SN 3908 + MAM warp9 filter + case

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"Bundle of 1 Analog Solutions Red Square synth, 1 MAM Warp 9 midi filter bank, and 1 flight case. No issues at all, everything works as should."

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Analogue Solutions AS500-SEQ | 64-Step Sequencer with Fusebox X and ARP Omni

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"The AS500-SEQ 64-step analogue sequencer is pulling double duty here — clocking the Fusebox X and modulating the filter on a vintage ARP Omni. No notes are being sequenced — the AS500-SEQ is used strictly for modulation and clock duties.

The Omni is played live by hand, and the Fusebox X bass pitch is manually triggered live using the Interval Generator (IG).

Captured live and recorded live — no MIDI.

In this setup: the AS500-SEQ handles clock and filter modulation, the Fusebox X brings the synth tone, and the ARP Omni delivers the vintage textures."

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Analogue Solutions AS500-SEQ Driving a Vintage ARP Odyssey | 64-Step CV Sequencer Demo

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"AS500-SEQ connected to a vintage ARP Odyssey.
It’s sending gate and CV to the Odyssey and clock to the Arturia DrumBrute. Tempo and start/stop are controlled directly from the sequencer.

X, Y, and Jump switches are triggered live to modify the sequence. CV is also patched into the Odyssey’s Pedal input for subtle shifts.

Glide from the AS500-SEQ is active throughout.
The DrumBrute’s audio is fed into the Odyssey’s External Input."

Ample Synthesizer: Sweeping Cutoff with Built-In Echo
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"This patch on the Ample Synthesizer features a multi-oscillator sequence running via its onboard sequencer. The resonance is set high to highlight the harmonic character of the filter as I sweep the cutoff frequency. You’ll hear how the onboard echo effect adds depth and movement to the sound. I’m also using the touchpads, each preset to a different cutoff value via its dedicated pot, allowing for quick and expressive tonal changes throughout the sequence."

Maximus 4V Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer | Live Multi-Part Synth Jam

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"Here's a live, one-take recording using the Maximus 4V polyphonic analogue synthesizer from Analogue Solutions (‪@rezfilter‬ )

All synth parts are coming straight from the Maximus 4V — no external synths, no edits, no overdubs.

Percussion sounds are handled by a 2600 bass drum and vintage Concussor drum modules, original designs from Analogue Solutions.

This high-tempo synthpop/electro track is built entirely from hardware and captured live in the moment. Maximus 4V is an inspiration!"

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Additional demos here.

Ample Synthesizer Sequenced by 64-Step Analog Sequencer (AS500-SEQ)

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"Here’s a quick, dawless jam using the Ample Synthesizer and the AS500-SEQ 64-step sequencer. It’s a 3-oscillator patch where two of the oscillators are getting their pitch modulated separately by the sequencer, giving it a nice moving feel. You’ll hear some GLIDE on one of the oscillators at the start — making the notes slide around a bit — and later I dial it back for a tighter sound."

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Ample Synth - Dark Industrial Patch with Filter Overdrive | Analogue Solutions

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"Dark industrial patch on the Ample Synth from Analogue Solutions. The bassline steps in an uneven pattern while the cutoff is moved by hand. Pitch shifts come in through the touch pads, patched into the matrix. A second oscillator gets added to the filter, and later the envelope generators tighten up the shape. Nothing polished — just a heavy, gritty sound built straight from the hardware."

Analogue Solutions Ample Synthesizer | Selected Patches

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"Here’s a selection of patches created entirely on the Analogue Solutions Ample synthesizer — no external effects, no added distortion. Just pure Ample.

Ample combines the best elements from several AS products:

-The rich sound engine of Fusebox
-The jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
-The patch pin matrix of Vostok
-The built-in echo from Dr Strangelove
-The sequencer and CV touch pads from Generator

While it draws from these classics, Ample has a character all its own.

It can be as simple or as deep as you want it to be.

Ample is packed with a wide and diverse range of controls, giving even the most experienced synthesists endless possibilities through both knobs and patch sockets.

At the same time, its familiar layout makes it easy for newcomers to jump in and start creating powerful, musical sounds — especially when paired with this manual and other resources."

Analogue Solutions Ample Synth | Touchpad Synthpop Lead

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"Ample’s built-in sequencer is doing the heavy lifting in this synthpop-ready lead patch, driving a rhythmically pulsing pattern with just the right amount of motion. The touchpad brings the performance to life by modulating both oscillator pitch and filter frequency in real time, adding expressive nuance to an otherwise tightly quantized sequence. All routing and modulation are handled directly in the matrix, keeping things flexible and intuitive."

Ample Synthesizer from Analogue Solutions | Resonant Touch Bass

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"Here’s a deep, resonant bass patch crafted on the Ample Synthesizer. The cutoff frequency is being modulated in real time using the synth’s touchpad interface, which has pre-assigned values mapped to key modulation points. On the Ample, each touchpad can be “pinned” to virtually any parameter, offering expressive, hands-on control over your sound. In this patch, that means fluid, tactile shaping of the filter cutoff, adding movement and character to the bass."

Maximus 4V Polyphonic Synthesizer 4-Part Sequence w/ Onboard Spring Reverb

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"This video showcases a single sequence on the Maximus 4V polyphonic synthesizer, operating as a fully self-contained analogue workstation. Each of the four voices has its own dedicated sequencer, allowing for four independent patterns to run simultaneously.

Voices are introduced one by one through the onboard stereo mixer. The universal cutoff is manually modulated using the far-left controller knob, while the right-side sliders control FX levels per voice.

Toward the end, the main voices are dialed back to highlight the built-in effects and delay in isolation."

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Analogue Solutions presents - Is This Music? Or just Sound? Featuring Roland System 700, TR707

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"Analogue Solutions present 2x AS500 Seq with Roland TR707, Roland System 700 main cab plus Lab. Is This Music? Or just Sound? This 700 system is just so alive. Even when the sequencers are not running you can hear the background moans and groans of electrons keeping its nervous system alive.
A fairly random set of sequences however the 700 sounds so good who cares. This video is more about sound than music."

Analogue Solutions TC5000 Synthesizer: "Pulse Diver" Sequence No. 416

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"Here’s a new single sequence, "Pulse Diver" from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing. It demonstrates how you could build a track from a single analogue sequence, if desired.

An #arp2600 kick was used live and clocked from the TC5000. Every other sound in this video is TC5000 live."

"With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll share more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides extensive routing options for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

In this sequence:

You'll need speakers with bass 🔊

This is a faster tempo sequence with percussive elements. The envelopes are very tight, giving the synth a characteristic sound.

-The MIDI to CV Converter module 5088 was utilised for connectivity to a Keystep keyboard. The Note Loop Sequencer on this module was used for the basic pattern of the repeating bass sound.

-A simple sequence from the 5054 Sequencer modulates pitch for Oscillator 2 (VCO Module 5004) and is supplemented by waveforms from the other 2 Oscillator modules.

-Oscillator 3 features a separate sequence from the 5054. Both are manually faded in during the performance.

-Dual filters—the VCF-Multi (5047, SEM-style) and VCF-LP-CEM (5012, low-pass)—are actively modulated by the sequencer’s preset voltages.

-White noise is introduced via the Dual Noise / Random module 5032.

-Modulation variations are done in real-time via the vast pin matrix on the TC5000. One pin can dramatically alter a sequence.

-An ARP 2600 kick sound can be heard running alongside the TC5000. This was clocked via the TC's Convenience jack. The Convenience jack is not wired to the module's circuits. It is an independent jack input that allows you to take signals in or out of the matrix panel.

More sequences will follow, exploring different possibilities with the TC5000."

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TC5000 Analogue Solutions: (Quick phone capture No. 03)

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"TC5000 Analogue Solutions: Quick Phone Capture No. 03 is a simple, unedited recording taken on a phone, offering a casual glimpse of the TC5000 in action with no external processing or effects."

Analogue Solutions TC5000 Synthesizer: "Drenched Sweeper" Sequence No. 301

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"Here’s a new sequence, 'Drenched Sweeper' from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing.

With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll share more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides extensive routing options, allowing for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

This sequence features multiple waveforms from 3 oscillators, 2 filter types, Dual EG module 5012, Sequencer, and the Preset Voltage module 5052 (randomized with noise), along with the Mix-Sequencer module 5100 (providing the pulsating effect) -- this module is essentially two 4-input mixers. The channels, however, can be muted/switched on/off in the sequencer, in time to either an internal or external clock."

Analogue Solutions Ample Synthesizer | Resonant Bass | Analogue Step Sequencer | Midi Transpose

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"Here's a resonant bass patch on the Ample Synthesizer, where cutoff is being modulated via the touch pad IG, where values are pre-set to certain levels. The touch pads can control any parameter 'pinned' to them.

Check out our Ample Playlist for more demonstrations of this amazingly versatile synth!"

Analogue Solutions Impulse Command & Nightmare Project Pt#2 | HANZVOLT TV

Glad I got this instead of a MicroFreak | HANZVOLT TV

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"Off on a sonic adventure with the Analogue Solutions Impulse Command thru an Eventide SPACE, Hologram Dream Sequence, Red Panda Raster, Echoplex EM-1/ Entropy & Sons Recursion Studio, HDK-01
Drums:Tama TS-306, Lell UDS"

Nightmare Project Pt#2 | HANZVOLT TV

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"Behringer GRIND Nightmare sounds thru a Hologram Dream Sequence, Echoplex EM-1 and Eventide Space"

TC5000 Analogue Solutions: (Quick phone capture No. 05)

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"TC5000 Analogue Solutions: Quick Phone Capture No. 05 is a simple, unedited recording taken on a phone, offering a casual glimpse of the TC5000 in action with no external processing or effects."

Analogue Solutions TC5000 "Deep Looper" Sequence No. 286

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"Here’s a simple sequence, 'Deep Looper' from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing. It demonstrates how you could build a track from a single analogue sequence.

With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll be sharing more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides an extensive array of routing options, allowing for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

In this sequence:

You'll need speakers with bass 🔊

-A simple sequence from the 5054 Sequencer modulates pitch for Oscillator 1 (VCO Module 5004) and is built upon by waveforms from the other 2 Oscillator modules.

-Oscillator 2 features a deep bass, and is being manually "played" via Module 5052 (Preset Voltage Module).

-Dual filters—the VCF-Multi (5047, SEM-style) and VCF-LP-CEM (5012, low-pass)—are actively modulated by the sequencer’s preset voltages.

-White noise is later introduced via the Dual Noise / Random module 5032."