Money, power and ... synths? - what synthesizers can tell us about geopolitics

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

Missed in South America: GS Music - Argentina, EMW - Brazil, and AtomoSynth - Peru. AnalogFX in Netherlands. Meng Qi is worth a DIY stand out mention for China as well as Aforack in Uganda, Africa. There's no way to list every manufacturer, but if he missed a country/region feel free to comment (feel free to comment regardless of course). It's an interesting video and a useful reminder of where manufacturers are based.

"If a country can support one or even more synthesizer manufacturers, that tells us a lot about its place in the world. I have some numbers to back this up, look at some of those synthesizer-producing countries and then make some predictions on their future trajectory.

Table of contents:

00:00 introduction
00:50 the idea (explained with the UK)
02:43 the synthesizer world map walkthrough (west to east)
03:01 United States of America
04:21 France
04:56 United Kingdom
06:27 Germany
07:50 Italy
09:08 Scandinavia (i.e. Sweden)
10:07 Eastern Europe
11:18 Ukraine
12:18 Russia
13:19 China
15:11 Australia and New Zealand
16:37 Japan
18:40 The DIY scene
19:34 conclusion - where are the countries headed to?
20:32 my personal thoughts
21:29 bye - please subscribe (and if you like this style of video, please tell me in the comments)

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New EMW VPOLY-6X | Hands-On Demo & Sound Showcase

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"EMW presents the VPOLY-6X, a new virtual analog synthesizer module designed to deliver inspiring sound with an intuitive workflow.

Featuring innovative technology, a clean and practical interface, and a powerful analog-style sound engine, the VPOLY-6X lets you focus on creating music instead of navigating complex menus.

Simple to use. Fast to program. Big, expressive sound.

Demo by ‪@MarcusPadrini‬"

EMW - Patch Synthesizer – Create & Modify Sounds Instantly (Juno, DW-8000, JX-8P & More)

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Previous incarnations of the EMW Patch Synthesizer were featured here back in 2014 and 2011.

"Discover the Patch Synthesizer, a powerful tool designed to generate and transform sounds on classic MIDI synthesizers. In this video, I demonstrate how it works, including both Create and Modify modes, and how you can quickly explore new sounds without complex programming.
More info: info@electronicmusicworks.com
www.electronicmusicworks.com"

EMW WCS-X – from Test to Track (Part 2)

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"This is the next step in the track that began as a simple lab test.
We continue building and arranging the music using the WCS-X, with simple hardware processing and a few effects inside the DAW.
This isn’t about a perfect mix, it’s about exploring sound and ideas."

Follow-up to this post.

WCS-X - Just a Lab Test… Until It Wasn’t

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"This was made using only the WCS-X, a simple mixer, and an old-school audio editor. From here on, the idea is to keep adding more tracks using the same setup, nothing else."

EMW WCS-X Oscillator Demo – Wavetables, LFOs, AD Generators, PWM modulation & Sync

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"This video demonstrates the oscillator section of the WCS-X synthesizer, focusing on its waveforms, LFOs, PWM/Wave shaping modulation, Vintage effect character, and Hard Sync behavior.
All sounds are generated directly by the WCS-X. The demo highlights the raw tonal character of the oscillators as well as their response to modulation and oscillator interaction."

WCS-X – Firmware Update | New Patches & New Features

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"The WCS-X has received a major firmware update, introducing a wide range of new features and sonic improvements that significantly expand the synthesizer’s capabilities.

Among the highlights are Oscillator SYNC, PWM and Wave Folding, independent Attack/Decay generators per oscillator for pitch modulation, and a new Vintage parameter that adds warmth and character to the sound. Patch memory has now been implemented, allowing up to 128 patches to be stored directly in the instrument.

The update also introduces a new LFO with 15 waveforms, as well as new modes for Glide and Gate type, offering more expressive control and flexibility in performance and sequencing.

This short video showcases some of the new patches, demonstrating how these new features can be used in real sounds and musical contexts.

We believe this marks the final firmware version — and more news is coming soon 👀 Stay tuned and enjoy the sound! 🎶✨"

EMW WCS-X Synthesizer Update: Transient Sample Player

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"This video showcases the new transient sample player added to the WCS-X.
The transient module can replace Oscillator 3, allowing you to choose between three oscillators or two oscillators plus transients. With a library of 64 transient samples, it adds a new layer of attack, punch, and character to the sound.
Thanks for watching!"

Casio FZ-1 – Installing the New OLED Display Kit

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Addtional EMW Casio posts

"INFORMATION

The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully graphical screens, such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Graphic Envelope, may show minor pixel irregularities. This does not affect usability in any way; these functions continue to work normally and the issue is purely visual.
As I no longer have time to continue development, I do not plan to refine these small graphical details. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

FZ-1 Kit

For the FZ-1, we supply a complete kit, including:
A dedicated support with the logic board.
A second support with the new OLED display that fits perfectly into the original display mounting position.

Installation requires no soldering and no special skills. The kit uses the original FZ-1 mounting screws, and the entire installation can be completed in under 20 minutes.
Please watch the FZ-1 installation video on our YouTube channel for a full step-by-step demonstration.

FZ-10M and FZ-20M Kit

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, we supply a single integrated assembly including the support, logic board and display. This assembly fits perfectly into the original display location of the module.

Installation is very simple, requires no soldering, and typically takes around 15 minutes. The process is also demonstrated in the installation video available on our YouTube channel.

Pricing and Ordering

The price for the kit (logic board, display, supports and cables) is US$249.00 + shipping.

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EMW WCS-X – External FX Demo

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"Here’s a new round of sounds from the upcoming WCS-X, this time running through a chain of external effects. The goal here is simple: show how far this little synth can go once you open it up to a wider sonic palette."

EMW Introduces the WCS-X - MINI SYNTHESIZER

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

3 digital oscillators (30 waveforms each) + noise
Analog VCF (Band-Pass / Low-Pass)
Analog VCA
Analog LFO
Analog ADSR
Adjustable glide
Pitch modulation via LFO

CASIO FZ-10M / FZ-20M New OLED Display connection.

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully-graphical screens — such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Envelope — show small pixel irregularities. This doesn’t affect usability at all; those functions still work normally, it’s only a visual detail.

Since I no longer have time to continue development, I don’t plan to refine those small graphical variations. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, the kit is supplied already mounted on a dedicated support/bracket. You simply remove the original display module and install the new assembly in the same place, as shown in the video. This makes the upgrade very straightforward for these models.

For the FZ-1, I provide the logic board, the display and the cables for connection. In this case, the internal mechanical mounting and support are left to each user, who can adapt the installation to their own unit. It’s not difficult, but it does require some basic DIY skill.

The price for the board, display and cables is $199.00 + shipping. The payment must be made to our PayPal registered account: info@electronicmusicworks.com

If you are interested just send an email to: info@electronicmusicworks.com

Note: We are currently unable to ship to the United States, as our mail service is still adjusting its system to the new tariff policies."

CASIO FZ-1 / FZ-10M / FZ-20M New OLED Display

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"Here is a quick demo of the Casio FZ module in operation using our OLED display kit."

EMW - NOISE BANK Eurorack Module

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"Some great sound atmospheres and effects created by our new NOISE BANK Eurorack module.
It features 150 types of noise, various trigger options, and pitch control."

EMW - STEREOLIZER PROCESSOR Eurorack module

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EMW MINI-3 Oscillator Bank - Initial test (RAMP)

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"EMW MINI-3 – New Eurorack Module (8HP)! A compact MIDI oscillator delivering the iconic punch and power of the legendary Minimoog oscillator bank."

EMW - NOISE CINEMA Eurorack module

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supercritical synthesizers demon core oscillator and expander demo

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"black wood dreamscape available now: https://impurfekt.bandcamp.com

full review in progress

timestamps:
patch exploration (dry) 0:08
patch exploration (wet) 13:49

patch notes:
supercritical synthesizers demon core oscillator and expander thru emw vcf-s100 thru one or more of the following: valhalla delay, valhalla shimmer, valhalla vintageverb or tal-chorus-lx

sequencing/tracking/mixing - logic

featured equipment was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

EMW T-SEQUENCER - Random Sequences

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

New EMW Eurorack module T-SEQUENCER - Turing Machine + Quantizer

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