The Alan R Pearlman Foundation's Year in Review

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"From a Compilation to a Concert Celebration, our year celebrating our namesake's Centenary has been amazing! Share our journey!

Music by Lisa Bella Donna & Shawn Johnson

Purchase Soul of the Machine at https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.bandc...

2025 Sponsors:
Korg, Cherry Audio, Moog Music, Manny Fernandez, Tom Rhea, Rosen Sound

2025 Partners:
Bell Tone Synth Works, CMS, CatSynth TV, EMEAP/MMT, Eric Crawley/Dan Gilbert, Interage MediaWorks, Knobcon, Korg, Anthony Marinelli Music, Antonus, Mashina Bristronica, NAMM Museum of Making Music, Vito Nandi, New England Synth Fest, Projekt Records, Steve Roach, Round & Wound, the SynthCave, SynthCube, Synthtopia, Synthetic Dreamscapes, The Record Co. (TRC), Sharon Wasko Designs

Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, interns, friends and partners including (but not limited to) Alex Ball, Antonus, David Baron, Lisa Bella Donna, Chris Cardone, Jon Carin, Alison Cassidy, Nick Carlisle, Phil & Linda Cirocco, Mike Cushing, Tom Cusimano, Eric Crawley, Stephen DeJesus, Rich Formidoni, John Foxx, Dan Gilbert, Patrick Gleason, Herbie Hancock, Martin Gore, Rupert Greenall, Ryan Hawkins, Mary Lock, Mark Marshall, Machina Bristronica, David Mash, Steve McQuarry, Bill T. Miller, LaMar Mitchell, Chris Meyer, NE Synth Festival, Nicola Joss, Ruperto Ifil, Brian Kehew, Anthony Marinelli, Tom Piggot,TRC (The Record Co). EMEAPP/MMT, Mary Lock, David Mash, Matrix Synth, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Tony Norton, Jim Michmerhuizen, Mike Metlay, C. Carl Peters, Rob Puricelli, ProSynth Network, Drew Raison, Steve Roach, Sam Rosenthal, Drew Schlesinger, Don Slepian, Steve Smith, SynthTopia, the NAMM Museum, the MiDI Association, Real World Studios, Gerson Rosenbloom, Collin Russell, James Thirlwell, Pete Townshend, the Townshend Studio, and Andrew Ward"

Antonus Step Brother with Elektor Formant by Erica Synths improvisation

video upload by Antonus

"Testing the finished Elektor Formant DIY KIT from Erica Synths.
Improvising using the Antonus Step Brother for play the Formant. Very special and particular sound and behaviour in the Formant, but the Step Brother connects in a very powerful way. I love how also they match in dimensions, Step Brother fits perfect on bottom of the Formant. Very fun and powerful combo!"

Antonus 2600 - Test Drive 2

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

Part 1 here

"This is an extended version of the patch I created for the Antonus 'Patch Challenge'. The 90 second version was featured on their social media sites. :-) I really enjoyed listening to this patch and messing around with it, so thought I should record a longer version. This is a combination of generative and performance patching in that I could let it run for hours and it would be dynamic enough to listen to in the background, but it also was good fun to actively mess around with.

The hardware is the Antonus 2600 DIY version, with the Antonus SidecARP Eurorack expansion case, the Arturia KeyStep Pro and Fractal Audio VP4.

SidecARP modules are, from left to right:
ALM - Pamela's New Workout
Stochastic Instruments - Stochastic Inspiration Generator
Qu-Bit - Surface
Addac - Swell Physics
Molten Modular - Motion MTR
Black Corporation - Deckard's Voice
Make Noise - Mimeophon
Qu-Bit - Nautilus,
ALM - S.B.G Pro
Roland - 531 Mixer

KSP provides a clock signal to PNW and the five step "anchor" arpeggio to the 2600 Osc 1. SIG provides three separate sequences to ARP Osc 3, Surface and Deckard's Voice. The notes are based on the Dm scale. 2600 Osc 2 is LFOing the Cutoff. 2600 Noise is randomly mixed in for added texture. VP4 is used for some subtle flanger and reverb on the 2600 (through the S.B.G. Pro), but I also mix in some clock-sync'd panning and some delay. Surface goes into Nautilus and Deckard goes into Mimeophon. All mixed together in the Roland 531 mixer. Recorded on iPhone 12 Max through an iRig Pro from 531 line outs."

ARP Odyssey Mk1

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"Beautiful and powerful Odyssey Mk1. One of my favourites for sheer cutting through power. This one has been in my studio for over 20 years with regular servicing by Kent Spong and James Walker whilst in UK and more recently 6 months ago by Antonus in Barcelona. It had a Kenton MIDI kit already retrofitted when I purchased it and I later added CV Gate inputs installed by Kenton in London for added flexibility. It comes with a full Flight case included, which I purchased separately from Vemia in 2017. Selling now I have retired. Not in second chance Sunday."

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Technosaurus Selector C with Antonus Step Brother Improvisation Demos by Anton's

video uploads by Antonus

"There is not many Technosaurus modular demos in youtube so we take profit of have one in our workshop for check and then put for sale. This modular synthesizer makes honor to his name:

Is old, is very rare and difficult to find one in good shape and working, is big and heavy, the sound is like a big roar and can bite!
Really impressive to have one for look and for sound. It is very very special sound and behaviour, but have a lot of vintage essence, and remember a lot of the high quality sounding synthesizers from the early years, but adding modern connectivity with MIDI and standard CV/GATE with volt/octave norm.

A pleasure to have a very fine audio quality, clean and crispy, depth, with lot of dynamic range but at same time and old vintage essence. The frequency response is huge, with very low bottom and clean and vivid treble, low noise leaves, and the transients and fast times are fabulous. A wonderful balance between the classic old essences and sounding and modern and hi-fi details. Is very difficult to find a system with this personality, very unique.

All the modules are wonderful, but the triple resonator is incredible.

Here is an improvisation demo showing the melodic features, using it in a multi-timbral way, with different sequence sounds, basses, leads, percussions and noises, all in real time. For make that I use the Antonus Step Brother for take all the profit of the possibilities. The combination of the Technosaurus with the Step Brother is awesome, only need to use adapters from minijack to 1/4 jacks. Just direct sound, no post processing, no EQ, no multitrack.

This Selector C modules list:

This is the list of modules:
VCO x4
Dual Waveshaper x1
Dual Ring Modulator x1
Dual Envelope Generator x2
LFO x2
VCF2 x1
Triple Resonator x1
Sample and Hold x1
VCA x2
MIDI interface x1
Passive Multiple x2"

Antonus 2600 DIY - Test Drive

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

"This is my Antonus 2600 - I just completed building it from the synthCube.com full DIY kit. It is a huge project! Working on it in my free time, it took six months for me to complete. But I'm sure a full-time builder could do it in a couple of weeks. I actually love that it took me this long. :-)

Anyway, since I first powered it up I have been testing, calibrating and starting to understand how it works, and yes, it deserves it's reputation as an awesome sounding and very flexible synthesizer.

This video is just me noodling on it using the Arturia KeyStep Pro with a sound/patch I really like. This is actually just one of its three oscillators, but I have the saw and square waves patched in. The other two oscillators are in LFO mode. The oscillator is using the ADSR envelope and the filter is using the AR envelope plus an LFO to modulate it - makes some interesting accents.

Effects are courtesy of the Fractal Audio VP4, which is an incredible pedal.

I thought adding some drums would give this more of a musical context, so I force-fit some patterns from EZ Drummer.

The opening groove is definitely reminiscent of Bluetech's Laika, from the Spacehop Chronicles album. It's intentional. :-) I really like his stuff! Go buy some at Bandcamp.

This signal path for this recording goes like this: 2600 into VP4 into iRig into iPhone. I then applied a little EQ in Studio One, just to trim out the extreme highs and lows - I did not use any compression on this.

Can't wait to make some "proper" music with this amazing synth.

Cheers!"

ANTONUS MODEL 2600 SN 110

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"The Antonus 2600 mini is a faithful replica of the original Arp 2600. It's handmade with thru-hole technology using the same components as the original.

It also has a midi module on the side that can connect to any midi keyboard, as well as give extra CV's for more modulation through midi.

The synth is 80% size of the original but still uses the same size spring reverb for the most faithful sound.

Comes in a tólex case with a front lid for extra protection."

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Toni Gutiérrez Antonus Synths owner playing Buchla 200e in Pedro Gomis studio

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via Google AI: "Toni Gutiérrez is the creator of Antonus, a company that makes hardware replicas and expansions of classic analog synthesizers, most famously the ARP 2600. Gutiérrez first started making ARP 2600 replicas around 2015."

ANTONUS 2600 "Mini" - ARP 2600 Clone in Purple Tolex Case

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"This version's size is around 80% of the full size 2600. This synth sounds absolutely amazing and works as it should. Antonus makes some of the best and most accurate 2600 clones out there...

This unit has some minor wear to the face and tolex. Little marks and scuffs. Nothing major."

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Old-School Power, New-School Build | Antonus 2600 at Superbooth 2025

video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"While exploring Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, one synth totally stole the show for me: the Antonus 2600—a full-size, hand-built tribute to the legendary ARP 2600.

Crafted in Barcelona, this beast stays true to the analog legacy of the original, with stunning build quality, premium sliders, and a sound that’s fat, raw, and alive. The Antonus 2600 isn’t just a clone—it’s a fully playable analog synth built with modern precision and deep respect for history.

This model features the same dimensions as the original 1970s ARP 2600, with handcrafted wooden sides and a powerful integrated speaker system, making it a centerpiece synth for any serious setup. It also includes MIDI and CV options, so it plays nicely in both vintage and modern workflows.

If you're a fan of East Coast subtractive synthesis or want a true tactile analog experience—this is it.

🌀 About Superbooth:
Superbooth is the world’s leading trade show for electronic music instruments, held annually in Berlin. From modular madness to analog classics, it’s where synth dreams come alive.

🎥 Filmed by Knightsnare
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Synthfest UK 2024

video upload by LEK Productions

"Synthfest, 5th October, 2024
Website: https://www.synthfest.co.uk/

Featured:
Le Strum: https://six4pix.net/product/lestrum/
LXR Drum Machine: https://www.sonic-potions.com/lxr
Antonus 2600: https://antonus-synths.com/antonus-2600/
Flowfal: https://flowfal.com/
Resonance Studios: https://resonancestudios.co.uk/ [w/ The Pool by Baloran]
Solid State Logic: https://solidstatelogic.com/
Rhodes: https://rhodesmusic.com/
Sweet Discrete: https://www.sweetdiscrete.co.uk/
DPW Design: https://dpw.se/

Music by Infinite Motion: https://infinitemotion.co.uk"

Antonus 2600 OS Metal Case timelapse

video upload by wutierson

"For all the DIY lovers, here is a video for show how easy is the assembly of the Antonus 2600 OS metal case. All the screws and parts are included in the kit for make this building process smooth and easy. Put some nice music during the process and soon you will have an sturdy and nice metal cabinet for your Antonus 2600 and also compatible with vintage ARP 2600 panels!

Thanks to xini and latiarock for make possible this nice timelapse!"

ANTONUS SYSTEM vs. GRP A 4

video upload by JOSEF KLANG

"A GIG WITH ANTONUS SYTEM AND GRP SYNTHESIZER A 4"

ANTONUS SYSTEM IN ACTION

video upload by JOSEF KLANG

"ANTONUIS 2600 PATCHED WITH HIS SEQUENCER STEP BROTHER"

Korg PS-3300 + Antonus 2600 Original Size live jam demo improvisation "Pompidou in Tokyo"

video upload by wutierson

"Korg PS-3300 + Antonus 2600 Original Size live jam demo improvisation 'Pompidou in Tokyo' by Toni Gutierrez

Here is the third video of a series with the wonderfully enormous (in all aspects) Korg PS-3300 playing with Antonus instruments. This Korg PS-3300 was in Antonus studio and workshop during some months for study, works and of course for enjoy it playing.

This third video is an improvisation using Korg PS-3300 with the Antonus 2600 Original Size model. Connected both instruments with so many patching points for make this abstract and experimental track, looking also for the west coast essence that can be found in the 2600 design. The 2600 is a wonderful design were we can find good examples of the east and west coast schools.

Is very interesting to play with the polyphonic concept of the PS-3300 and at the same time work with structural part and auto generative patterns. I will to continue to make more experiments in that way, is a very unique instrument!

Also the wonderful design of the 2600 allows to make a very fast performance, so faster than the 3300 due to the slider design and how are placed... offering the the feeling of hand moulding sense, like sculpturing with hand, that allows to the performer to feel that is one more element of the system interacting with all parts.

The demo is recorded in one take, no multitrack was used in this recording. Only Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother + Korg SDD1200 dual delay unit.

Unlike the other two previous tracks this is very abstract. For people that doesn't like this kind of music I recommend to check the other PS-3300 videos with more melodic content.

Thanks to Ernesto Romeo from La Siesta del Fauno studio laboratory in Buenos Aires for bring us for a time this awesome piece of electronic music history."

Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother live jam demo improvisation "Pendulum Bridge"

video upload by wutierson

"Here is the second video of a series with the wonderfully enormous (in all aspects) Korg PS-3300 playing with Antonus instruments. This Korg PS-3300 was in Antonus studio and workshop during some months for study, works and of course for enjoy it playing.

This second video is an improvisation using Korg PS-3300 with the Antonus Step Brother sequencer. One wonderful thing is that the Korg PS-3300 can use volt/oct scale using the pitch input and adjusting the level for correct scale making possible to use the Quantized outputs of the Step Brother. This allows to make two different sequences with the Step Brother with the 8/2 mode and play 2 parts of the 3300 (1 and 3) Compared with the first impro this is more sequential feeling, looking for play the instrument in a very far way from the keyboard concept idea thanks the the multiple patching points. Listening now I find that would have been interesting to add a drum machine or modular system with drum patches for fill with other drum layers... maybe next time I can have the PS-3300 again at the studio!

The Antonus Step Brother have many useful parts for creative patching, for interact with some parts of the 3300 and with the Step Brother itself to bring more life, movement and complexity in real time sequences and the main sound. Is is a perfect partner for sucha instrument, unique for being omniphonic, with patching possibilities, making unique sounds and techniques for this mixture of concepts.

The demo is recorded in one take, no multitrack was used in this recording. Only Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother + Korg SDD1200 dual delay unit.

The sound of this instruments is very very particular like no other synthesizer, it has the magic of the early synthesizers with all the beauty, the weird, the idealism, the raw, the musical and many other other adjectives proper of this kind of instruments. Is a real travel to the past while examining, studying and playing this instrument.

Thanks to Ernesto Romeo from La Siesta del Fauno studio laboratory in Buenos Aires for bring us for a time this awesome piece of electronic music history."

Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother live jam demo improvisation "Last Ride Over The Course of Time"

video upload by wutierson

"Here is the first video of a series with the wonderfully enormous (in all aspects) Korg PS.3300 playing with Antonus instruments. This Korg PS3300 was in Antonus studio and workshop during some months for study, works and of course for enjoy it playing.

This first video is an improvisation using Korg PS-3300 with the Antonus Step Brother sequencer. One wonderful thing is that the Korg PS-3300 can use volt/oct scale using the pitch input and adjusting the level for correct scale making possible to use the Quantized outputs of the Step Brother. This allows to make two different sequences with the Step Brother with the 8/2 mode and play 2 parts of the 3300 (1 and 3) The part 2 is mostly used for melody and chords.

The Antonus Step Brother have many useful parts for creative patching, for interact with some parts of the 3300 and with the Step Brother itself to bring more life, movement and complexity in real time sequences and the main sound. Is is a perfect partner for such instrument, unique for being omniphonic, with patching possibilities, making unique sounds and techniques for this mixture of concepts.

The demo is recorded in one take, no multitrack was used in this recording. Only Korg PS-3300 + Antonus Step Brother + Korg SDD1200 dual delay unit.

The sound of this instruments is very very particular like no other synthesizer, it has the magic of the early synthesizers with all the beauty, the weird, the idealism, the raw, the musical and many other other adjectives proper of this kind of instruments. Is a real travel to the past while examining, studying and playing this instrument.

Thanks to Ernesto Romeo from La Siesta del Fauno studio laboratory in Buenos Aires for bring us for time this awesome piece of electronic music history.

'Last Ride Over The Course of Time' by Toni Gutierrez"

Antonus 2600 + Step Brother + Black Corporation ISE NIN demo jam

video upload by wutierson

"Here is a demo jam using Antonus 2600 Original Size version, with Step Brother on top and the Black Corporation ISE-NIN. All the track is done in realtime, no multitrack recording. Antonus 2600 and Step Brother is making the different sequencer sounds, the bass drum, and the hihat sound plus some other sound during the perfomance. ISE-NIN (played with midi keyboard controller) is playing two sound using the Upper and Lower layer features like the Roland Jupiter 8, one layer is for the string-pad sound and the other layer is for the arppegio-sequence-effects during the performance. Is not easy for a poly synth to play face to face without being surpassed with a synth like a 2600 and the power of the ISE-NIN makes a very good partner in sound presence and quality with the 2600 and Step Brother. I know that the demos should be short and direct but every time that I play instruments like this the time goes fast and simply at the end I don't care nothing more than enjoy playing, so I'm sorry of the demo is too long or if nobody will listen it or just make jumps during transport bar. This instruments are a true joy of play and this is the result of it. Hope somebody enjoy the sounds and can have a better idea of the nice combo that are.
Also booth instruments shares a nice orange colour details, lovely combination!"

Purple Antonus 2600 + Step Brother

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Recreating Depeche Mode's Tora! Tora! Tora! using an ARP2600 Synthesizer

video upload by Matt Culpin

"In this video I've recreated Tora! Tora! Tora! by #depechemode using an #arp2600 #synthesizer and the Step Brother sequencer from Antonus plus a single snare sample from a #Korg KR55 drum machine

00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Background
02:22 - The sounds
03:59 - The track"