Ottobit X is a modular degradation and texture engine packed with '80s nostalgia, pro audio heritage, advanced processing and high performance signal paths. Upgrading our past vintage gaming inspired devices, Ottobit Jr. + Ottobit Sr., now expanded with Lo-Fi sounds all reminiscent of the '80s. All of our passion for pro audio has made it into both the algorithms and hardware performance of this pedal. Available in matte black or Limited Edition (small-run) multidimensional pink.
SynthFest France 2026 was held April 17–19. You can find coverage via the SynthFest France label.
"► Thank You 101 Music | 3IS Education | A2D Sounds | ACE | Age Music Belgium | Akai Pro | Alex Nadzharov | Algae | Ambient Memory | Anasounds | Artists & Relationships | Arturia | ASM | Audeze | B4 Distribution | Baloran | Down the Patches | BEATSURFING | Benoit Widemann | BF Synth | BLEASS | Bitwig Studio | Bjooks | Bll Instruments | Charlotte Dubois | Calm | CIYLab | Heart of Sound | Collision Devices | CSFI | cyma form | DAWless Tools | Drift DJ | EmbodMe | Enjoy Electronics | Entropy & Sons | Eowave | Ewen d'Aviau | Euterpe | Expressive E | Erica Synth | FCPro Audio | France MAO | Frap Tools | Fred's Lab | Fulgur Synthesizer | Forge-TME | Glou-Glou | Haken Audio | Hainbach | Heritage Synthetizers | Hell Modular | HLABS | ITEMM | Ingmar Koch | JC Digital | Diary | Kaona | Kiviak Instruments | Kodamo | KORG | KA pro | KR magazine | L1V3 | Lagoon | The Voice Of The Luthier | Larix-Electro | Leaf Audio | Liquid Sky | Macbeth | MidiBen | Morphor | Musical Entropy | Mvk Synth | Nanopolis | North | Novation | NRSynth | Oberheim | Orbiton | Ohmforce | Paulee Alex Bow | PWM | ph-modular | Polytek | PPG | Pural Modular Synthesizer | Project Home Studio | Pylobolus | RBaudio | Ryme music | Travel Piano | Sequential | SACEM | SACEM University | Schneidersladen | Sonicware | Sp3ctra_ | SSL | Studiologic | Synclavier Music | Silence | SyntTesla | SynthAnatomy | SynthFood | SyntheGrall | SynthR | Synthstrom Audible | Teenage Engineering | Theater of the Fleuriaye | Thingstone | Theresyn | Things | Tom Geffray | Tony T-Steel | TouellSkouarn | UNAC | City of Carquefou | Vintage Synths & CO | Wee Noise Makers | Yamaha | Waldorf Music | Wavesequencer | Woodbrass | Usynth.
► Directed by Maxime Bichon, pictured by Maxime Bichon, Thibaut Charbonnier, with the participation of Gaspard Rouaud, Eva Buffa, Eva Bone Leloup, Penelope Galtier.
► Music ATOEM - Erase Mode, Deep Forest - Ghostly Disco, Dogs & Cables - Shallow Brains, Charlotte Dubois - The Electric Hands, Hainbach - Live from SynthFest 2026 - All rights reserved.
► Acknowledgments to Pierre-Jean Tardiveau / Syntesla and Hans Zimmer.
► Special thanks to all the benefactors, the technical team of the La Fleuriaye de Carquefou Convention Center and the visitors."
"In this video, we explore a fascinating piece of Italian musical heritage: a rare hardware clone of the Alpha Syntauri, likely part of the Jen Musipack project.
This specific setup features the (probably) cloned Mountain Computer cards. It’s a rare look at how this technology was adapted and distributed in Italy during the early 80s.
The Hardware Challenge:
I actually own the original Musipack keyboard, but due to its age, several keys are currently non-functional. To make this demonstration possible and play the system properly, I’ve paired the Italian hardware with an original Alpha Syntauri keyboard unit. It’s a perfect example of 80s cross-compatibility!
Same issue with the original Musipack Software which is no working correctly with the keyboard.
The Creative Process:
Sound Engine: Original Alphaplus software (Additive Synthesis).
Hardware: Music System digital oscillator cards (Jen Musipack clone of the original Mountain Computer).
Control: Original Alpha Syntauri Keyboard.
Recording & Sequencing: All sounds were captured and sequenced using the 1010music Blackbox (Bento).
The result is a unique blend of 8-bit grit and modern sequencing. The Alphaplus software allows for deep manipulation of harmonics, creating textures that range from cold, clinical digital tones to surprisingly lush, haunting pads."
Alphaplus made its first and only prior appearance on the site back in 2011 in a post fearturing Audio Damage's Phosphor.
According to Google AI: "AlphaPlus was a pioneering software package for the Apple II-based alphaSyntauri synthesizer system, enabling additive synthesis in the early 1980s. It allowed for polyphonic sound creation by stacking sine waves (harmonics), featuring 10 instruments, and providing deep manipulation of partials to produce distinct,, digital, or, lush, textures, as discussed on MATRIXSYNTH."
Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.
Playlist:
1. Waldorf Protein Trailer
2. Waldorf Protein Sounddemo
3. Protein - Deep Dive - Tutorial with CTO Rolf Wöhrmann
User Videos:
Playlist:
1. New Wavetable Synth: WALDORF PROTEIN - Sound Demo (no talking) - Limbic Bits
2. Waldorf Protein Demo (no talking) - New Wavetable Synth from Waldorf! - Bonedo Synthesizers
3. Waldorf Protein - Sounds, walkthrough and sound design - Martin Stürtzer
Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way.
With handy dimensions of 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including controls) and a weight of 0.9 kg, the Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.
Specifications
Oscillators • Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip. • Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate. • Modeling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC). • Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
Wavetables • All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original. • Including algorithmic and speech wavetables. • Beautiful recreation of 8-bit quantization and aliasing. • Full waveform catalogue of original Microwave.
Filter • Faithful modeling of CEM analogue filters. • Adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware. • Cutoff and resonance modulations. • Additional „Dirty“ types: Noise, crackle, click, geiger and bursts.
Modulation • 3 Envelopes • 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold • 8 slot modulation matrix • Poly-aftertouch capable • MPE modulation sources.
Performance features • Advanced Arpeggiator • Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps • Chord & Scale modes • MPE Compatible • MIDI CC Learn
Patches • Over 150 factory patches • Capacity of 250 patch memory slots • Category filter for patch list • Import- and export of patches via MIDI Sysex
Connections • Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections • Headphones mini TRS output • DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included) • USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection • Firmware updates via USB
Overall • Sturdy metal front plate on a colorful plastic case • Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls) • Weight: 0.9 kg • Power Supply via USB (not in the box)
What’s In the Box? • Waldorf Protein Synthesizer • Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets • USB C to C cable • Printed Quick Start Guide
"This is the first part in a series of videos featuring the UK modular stalwarts Analogue Systems originally published in 2015. It was filmed during a visit of Andreas Schneider to Cornwall, where Analogue System's Bob Williams and Steve Gay reside and have built AS modules since the 1990s. After recently stumbling upon these videos again, we talked to Andreas and thought it would be nice to republish them and make them available on YouTube for the first time ever.
While Bob has since retired, Steve continues to craft modules with the same exceptional audio quality in South Cornwall. The video goes into the direct historical connection between Analogue Systems and EMS (of Synthi fame). Steve - who once worked for EMS and received exclusive license from EMS' Robin Wood to reproduce some of the VCS3 circuits - explains how this heritage has shaped the character of Analogue Systems and resulted in modules like the RS-510e Trapezoid Generator."
"Distortion has been an essential tool for my music making for most of my life, whether that was playing guitar, working with synths in amps, re amping synths and production stems through pedal FX or smashing mixers, tape machines and other gear I've always found it fascinating and with the options to CV control distortion in modular it's even better!
Head Banger from Setonix Synth & Robots Are Red takes the Swedish Death Metal sound of the Boss Heavy Metal pedal, heavily re vamps it for a wide range of input sources, adds CV control and a creative feedback path and presents itself in Eurorack form. While the name and styling lean on the metal heritage it's been interesting to find a subtler warmth and crunch, synths in tube amp like tones and blown out noisy cassette style grunge for more ambient music.
There's a 5% off code for sales of Head Banger at https://www.setonixsynth.com/ with code HEADBANGER5. If you're a Patreon supporter there's an exclusive 15% off code for you at / divkid"
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. More or less all synth nerds have their own temporal demarcation line between 'awesome old school Roland' and 'corporate grave robbers squeezing the last penny from iconic IPs'.
For me, this turning point might as well be the release of the 1999 JV-1010. This obvious insult to UI design combined classic ROMpler tones of the 90s with a workflow so abysmal it helped pave the way for the DAW revolution - and things only went downhill from there.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:10 Overview Roland JV1010
01:38 Front Panel Controls
02:19 Roland JV2080 Heritage, Expansions
02:49 General Midi
02:59 Synth Architecture, Filter, XMOD
03:19 Software Editor, Midi Control
03:39 Available Software Options
03:58 Multi FX Unit, Multitimbrality
04:28 Patches
05:05 What else? (Connectivity, Pricing,...)
05:24 H*te Screen
05:51 Jam 1 ( Cheesy Techno )
06:43 Jam 2 ( Cheesy Electro )
07:46 Finale ( Cheesy Synthwave )
08:18 VERDICT"
0:00 All 3rd Wave intro (not drums or vocals!)
2:13 Doing that PPG Thing
4:07 It's SOOOO much more than a PPG
6:33 Creating the Different Styles of Tones
14:00 Putting Them All Together
16:15 Demo Track - Rain or Shine
"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M is here – the compact desktop module with huge power. From classic PPG tones to modern wavetable magic, this demo shows why it could be your next dream synth.
In this video I put it through its paces with a full demo and review, showing how it stacks up against the bigger 3rd Wave keyboard and even the Behringer Wave – a clone of the classic PPG 2.2.
With 24 voices, wavetable creation, sample import, and a deep sequencer, the 8M delivers the lush PPG tones we know and love – but it also goes far beyond, opening up new creative possibilities for sound design and performance.
If you’ve seen my earlier videos on the 3rd Wave , you’ll know how close they get to that classic PPG sound. But the 8M adds serious flexibility: multi-timbrality, modern workflow, and the ability to create wavetables from audio. This isn’t just a clone – it’s a synth that pushes forward while staying true to the heritage.
Whether you’re a fan of vintage digital synths, wavetable synthesis, or just looking for an inspiring new instrument for your studio, the 8M is a fascinating option.
👉 Check out my 3rd Wave Playlist - everything you could ever want to know!"
Brochure spotted by Andrew Ward at the Synclavier booth at this weekend's London Synth & Pedal Expo.
Visible text from the brochure:
"For over four decades, Synclavior hos defined the pinnacle of digital audio innovation, shaping music history.
Today, we merge our legendary sound with modern technology, delivering tools that empower creators to push sonic boundaries.
INTRODUCING THE SYNCLAVIER ORK II KEYBOARD The ORK Il is envisioned as a groundbreaking instrument that builds on the acclaimed capabilities of Synclavier Il and Regen. Designed for professional musicians, producers, and sound designers, this keyboard fuses cutting-edge technology with legendary Synclavier sound quality to deliver an unparalleled creative tool.
Core Features at a Glance Synclavier Heritage, Expanded Power Enjoy all the features that made the Synclavier Il and Regen revolutionary, now enhanced with even greater flexibility and control. The ORK II combines iconic additive and FM synthesis with subtractive synthesis and intuitive hands-on performance controls.
Next-Level DSP Effects Suite Transform your sound with a curated set of premium DSP effects, including: Reverb: Create lush, immersive soundscapes. Delay: Add rhythmic echoes and intricate time-based effects Modulation Effects: Enhance your tones with..."
You might remember the Donner L1 from this post. New NAMM video above followed by pics and additional details below. Note the keyboard is actually separate from the control section; you can have either the full keyboard or desktop.
"At the latest NAMM show, we caught up with Gabriel from *Donner*, who introduced us to the *L1 Synthesizer*, a new unit that merges homage to classic designs with modern flair. While it shares a visual nod to the legendary SH-101, Donner was keen on establishing its unique identity. The L1 includes additional sound sources, most notably a warm triangle wave. The sub-oscillator offers three variations: a pulse wave an octave down, one two octaves down, and a variable pulse wave.
A standout feature was the external input capability, allowing you to process a guitar, other synths, or even vocals through the synth's filters and envelopes. An intriguing LFO design pushes into the audio rate, enabling FM modulation. The L1's onboard sequencer supports 64 steps per slot and allows you to store sequence presets--a handy addition for live settings. The L1 should be available Autumn 2025."
Inspired by the legendary mono analog synth from the golden era. Faithful recreation in sound wise and packed with modern features to make it fit in nowadays music production and performance scenes.
Donner Unveils ESSENTIAL L1 Monophonic Analog Synthesizer, Perfectly Blending Classic and Modern
The L1 and KB-32M seamlessly connect through the innovative Snap2Connect magnetic system, streamlining the creative process, enhancing workflow efficiency, and unlocking greater versatility for music production and performance.
1. Classic Heritage, Legendary Sound Quality
Built on the iconic 3340 VCO and 3109 VCF chips, faithfully recreating the warm tonal richness of vintage analog synthesizers. Produces deep, resonant bass and bright, expressive leads, catering to genres from pop to experimental music.
Features a self-oscillating filter, allowing seamless transitions between soft, subtle tones and sharp, aggressive sounds for expanded creative possibilities.
2. Modular Design for Infinite Creativity Modular components can operate independently or integrate seamlessly for limitless sound exploration. Supports multiple waveforms (sawtooth, pulse, triangle, noise) and sub-octave outputs (-1/-2 frequencies) for dynamic tonal variations. Includes dual envelope generators (ENV1/ENV2), a 64-step sequencer, and five-mode arpeggiator, enabling intricate sequences, real-time improvisation, and complex arrangements with up to 128 patterns and 32 full songs.
3. Comprehensive Connectivity for Modern Production Features CV/GATE outputs, USB MIDI, and traditional MIDI IN/OUT ports for seamless integration with modular synthesizers, computers, and MIDI devices. Equipped with an S2C (Snap2Connect) magnetic keyboard system for quick assembly and compatibility with other Donner ESSENTIAL series synthesizers. External audio input allows unique sound processing through the filter module, while Donner Control software enables in-depth parameter editing for studio and live use.
4. Minimalist Design, Portable and Intuitive Compact design (450mm width, under 1kg), perfect for home studios, live performances, or travel. Intuitive control panel with organized knobs, sliders, and buttons ensures seamless and efficient creative workflows.
DONNER KB-32M
Features:
Synth-Action Keyboard – 32-key spring-loaded keyboard provides a better tactile feel and faster rebound speed.
Four Velocity Curves with Adjustable Sensitivity – Three levels of sensitivity customization to match your playing style.
Intuitive One-Touch Settings (OLED Display) – (Almost) all settings can be easily adjusted via the SHIFT key combination and OLED graphical display. Simple, quick, and user-friendly.
Exclusive Magnetic Connector for ESSENTIAL Synth Series – Snap2Connect (S2C) interface for seamless integration.
MIDI Keyboard Functionality – Connect to your computer or smartphone to use as a MIDI controller.
Software Bundle – Includes Cubase and Melodics to support your creative journey.
Heritage Audio announces availability of SYNTH BUDDY as world’s first desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch
MADRID, SPAIN: European pro audio manufacturer Heritage Audio is proud to announce availability of SYNTH BUDDY — billed as being the world’s first desktop 10 to 1 reversible and fully passive stereo switch as a cost-effective, essential studio solution for seamlessly connecting up to 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources, such as synths, drum machines, or samplers, and toggling between them with the twist of a knob — as of January 15, 2025…
It is fair to say that anyone who has ever dreamed about an inexpensive solution to help have multiple synths, drum machines, samplers, and other line level instruments connected and available with the twist of a knob can wake up and smell the coffee, courtesy of Heritage Audio’s SYNTH BUDDY. Indeed, its top panel-positioned 10 x1 STEREO PASSIVE SELECTOR wording gives the game away as it is possible to seamlessly connect 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources to its 10 stereo/20 mono TS jack inputs and toggle between them with the twist of a knob (outputting via one stereo/two mono TS jacks) — simple as that! Talk about a dream becoming reality. And an all-passive design ensures crystal-clear line level signals with no added colouration — straight from the user’s musical mind to the song with no power source needed.
Needless to say, when creativity hits, there is no time for plugging in cables and switching gear. After all, many have experienced the creativity-killing scenario of having a great musical idea seemingly arrive out of nowhere, only for it to disappear by the time everything is set up and ready to record; no such worries when working with SYNTH BUDDY, of course, since everything is connected and available at the twist of a knob.
It is even possible to use SYNTH BUDDY ‘backwards’ by turning it into a one-input/10-output selector, so users can, for example, easily run one guitar or bass into several amps or effects — applications are (almost) endless! Either way, SYNTH BUDDY is built like a tank with an elegant desktop design — measuring merely 190mm (W) x 105mm (D) x 80mm (H) while weighing in at only 988g — that lends itself to studio or stage usage... and all without breaking the bank!
SYNTH BUDDY is shipping and available via Heritage Audio’s growing global network of dealers (https://heritageaudio.com/where-to-buy-international/) with an SSP (Standalone Selling Price) of €199.00 EUR (including VAT) in the EU and a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) of $199.00 USD, US distribution being handled via RAD Distribution (https://raddist.com/en/brands/heritage-audio).
"I teamed up with Belgian Eurorack module manufacturer Joranalogue to solve one of the biggest problem I had with my wall of test equipment: I could use it in the studio, but not play it live. It is just too heavy and fragile, being about 50 years. So that part of my music remained unperformed. With our new module Collide 4 I and everyone else can now take the wonderful textures and sonic possibilities of nuclear research equipment on the road.
It is based on a lock-in amplifier, a tool made to sniff out tiny fluctuations of a frequency in vast amount of noise. But Joran took the concept further and added a frequency shifter. It is module with vast possibilities, and I can only give you a small overview and intro in this video. Check out Collide 4 at your trusted modular dealer in person now."
User videos:
Playlist:
1. FANTASTIC FILTH from COLLIDE 4 (Joranalogue & Hainbach) // my first patch + your questions! - DivKid
2. Joranalogue Audio Design X HAINBACH / COLLIDE 4 / first experiments / a lot of 'aha' moments - BRiES
3. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / dissonance and drones / JUST SOUND SERIES (1/4)
4. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / music and melodies / JUST SOUND SERIES (2/4)
5. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / slew, ringmod, cv / JUST SOUND SERIES (3/4)
6. Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / audio processing / JUST SOUND SERIES (4/4)
The origins of electronic music are found within the early works of a small group of forward-thinking mid-century composers, harnessing electronic test gear to create strange new sounds. Building upon this heritage, today everything comes full circle again through Collide 4.
The first hardware release to be co-developed by acclaimed musician and YouTube sensation Hainbach, Collide 4 builds upon the lock-in amplifier concept, and brings it into the Eurorack world. These atomic age physics research instruments are known for their raw power when used in musical applications. Now, any synthesist can experience this for themselves, at a fraction of the size and weight of a vintage unit, and with full voltage control.
The result is a wholly new kind of analogue synth voice and audio processor, with capabilities far beyond what the avant-garde pioneers could have imagined. Collide 4 is an expression of Hainbach's extensive experience in exploring the deepest musical realms contained within vintage test equipment, and the Joranalogue philosophy of electronic instrument design.
Honouring its innovative dual-phase architecture, this new kind of musical generator and processor has been christened the ‘quadrature spectral computer’. The sound? Quite simply: it's smashing!
Modern, fully analogue Eurorack format re-imagining of the lock-in amplifier concept, expanded to new heights. Pingable variable bandwidth filter with self-oscillation capability. Pre- and post-filter gain stages, for a total of up to 130 dB of amplification! Through-zero sine/cosine quadrature oscillator. Hilbert transform network for frequency shifter use. Dual ring modulators with output lowpass filters. Extensive output section, including magnitude and phase analogue computing outputs. Unique X/Y quadrature topology, ideal for stereo use. Handsome (and useful) signal level/overload LED indicator. CV control over everything, with temperature compensation and excellent volt/octave pitch tracking. 20 HP, 30 mm deep. Over 600 components, yet a fraction of the weight and size of a vintage Model 124A lock-in amplifier unit. Impedance-compensated outputs with dual-colour LEDs. Trim potentiometers accessible from the front panel. Precision-milled 2 mm anodised aluminium front panel with high-resolution, non-erasable graphics. Bullet-proof design: polarised power header and MOSFET protection circuit. Includes 16-to-10-pin Eurorack power ribbon cable. Premium mounting hardware: black screws, black nylon washers and matching hex key. Supplied with fold-out signal flow and front panel diagram. High-quality components and assembly; designed and made in Belgium.
"T-FORMANT
The long awaited series of modules based on the success of the LS1Lightstrip, it's finally here!
t-formant is the successor of the RB1robotto formant filter, with added capabilities and 2 more FXs included!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Quick interface explanation
01:12 - How it works
03:29 - Using the sliders
05:50 - Recording automations and the reset input
08:52 - The internal VCO
10:33 - Switching EXT IN/VCO demo"
t-formant takes the concept of merging modulation sources and destinations into a single module.
Collecting the heritage of our discontinued module RB1robotto, T-formant is a comprehensive formant filter and synthesizer. Its capability to filter external signals is layered with the possibility, when the user applies a CV signal to the relevant input, to generate its own base tone. Adding to the base parameters of formant-type and peak resonance, you can also add flanging and distortion to the output, creating a wide palette of vocal based sounds.
Maximum automation recording length of 20s for each parameter.
Vowel based filter with bypass, formant selection and peak resonance knob.
Process external audio, with formant filtering, flanger or distortion effects, from subtle to heavy sound mangling.
If nothing is patched on its input, T- formant can be used an oscillator following V/Oct standard.
The integrated touch lightstrip controllers can drive four parameters with looping or one-shot recording playback mode on each track with global RESET input.
Features: •Vowel formant filter and synth voice •Four channels parameters recorder •Up to 20 seconds automation recording time •Looping, One shot and Hold modes for automations •CV input and physical control for parameters •Process external audio by filtering, flanging and distortion •Bypass effect, Resonance Peak and Formant control
•Current draw: 150 mA (+12 V) / 20 mA (-12 V) •Width: 8 HP •Depth: 34 mm
"Testing Heritage Modular with 4 simultaneous timbres.
Single take track, raw audio output, only Gullfoss external mastering.
https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/"
**Revolutionary Music Studio Opens in Stockport, UK: Preserving Musical Heritage for Future Generations**
**Stockport, UK, 8th August 2024** – A ground breaking music recording studio is set to open in Stockport, offering musicians from all backgrounds access to some of the most elite and rare music equipment ever made. This state-of-the-art facility, set less than 500m from Strawberry Studios (10cc, Joy Division), is dedicated to preserving musical heritage and ensuring future generations can experience and utilise these exceptional instruments.
The studio features over 250 pieces of new and vintage music equipment, including legendary items such as the Roland Jupiter 8, Synclavier II, Linn LM1, 2 Arp 2600s, a Yamaha CS50 and CS60, and the Voyetra 8. Additionally, it houses extremely rare instruments like The Waldorf Wave, Baloran The River and The Pool, Knas The Ekdahl Polygamist, and the elusive Yamaha DX1, with fewer than 150 of each still inexistence.
As the third largest studio of its kind globally, this new facility not only provides musicians with access to these extraordinary instruments but also offers comprehensive recording, MIDI sync and tracking capabilities. The sampling station, equipped with twin Technics 1210 turntables, Emu SP12 (Public Enemy, Beastie Boys), Akai MPC60 (DJ Premier, DJ Shadow), and a library of over3,000 LPs and singles, providing an authentic and diverse sampling experience.
The studio's mixing and mastering setup features elite level equipment such as Neve 1073DPX Preamps and 8816 Summing Mixer, Shadow Hills Master Compressor,2 Distressors and iconic effects including the Publison Infernal Machine 90,Lexicon 224 and Eventide H3000 which are enhanced by excellent listening and monitoring capabilities, thanks to the support from a partnership with Focal. This ensures that every project attains the highest audio standards, providing artists with label-ready quality recording.
In alignment with a commitment to the community and musical preservation, 3% of all profits are donated to the charity Shelter, supporting efforts to combat homelessness. The remaining profits are reinvested into maintaining and expanding the studio's collection, ensuring that this invaluable resource continues to grow and thrive.
Resonance Studios are also proud to announce a collaboration with local institutions to offer free studio sessions, making this incredible facility accessible to musicians who might otherwise never have the opportunity to work with such high-calibre music equipment. Further details to be announced.
This new music studio in the vibrant Stockport, UK embodies a unique blend of historical preservation and cutting-edge technology, creating a haven for creativity and innovation. Musicians, producers, and enthusiasts alike are invited to explore and utilise this exceptional space, ensuring that the legacy of these remarkable instruments continues for generations to come.
**About the Studio:** Located in the heart of Stockport, UK, our music studio is a creative space for musicians and producers. With a collection of over 250 pieces of elite and vintage music equipment, top-tier recording and mastering capabilities, and a commitment to preserving musical history, we aim to inspire and empower artists from all walks of life.
"WE CELEBRATE SOME OF OUR "HEAROS" WHILE ANNOUNCING THE ANTIDOTE (VERY) LIMITED RELEASE MINI-SYNTH COLLABORATION with OFF! @offofficial
A SONIC PORTAL to the ANALOG DIMENSION of FULL POTENTIAL SENSATIONALLY CHRONICLED in the FREE LSD LP & MOTION PICTURE
AVALABLE NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME AT THE TROGOTRONIC WEBSHOP"
"Clandestine Projects go by many strange names. Projects which changed the course of history for better or worse. Manhattan, Bluebook, MK Ultra— hell—even Alan Parsons…
PROJECT ANTIDOTE (codename THE MACHINE) is the latest of such world-changing endeavors. But rather than another top-down government control-scheme funded by covert appropriation, the Military, Moonies, the Heritage Foundation or Rand Corp— PROJECT ANTIDOTE is conducted by a grassroots coalition of outsiders far from the eyes & ears of the surveillance-state.
Miles down a random dirt road a working group was assembled from the ranks of OFF!—the Hardcore Punk Supergroup—& Trogotronic’s Subhuman Resistor-Wranglers. Their mission: Design the ANTI-SYSTEM.
While silicon valley oligarchs were squandering unimaginable sums to develop “brain-enhancement implants” at zillion-dollar vivisection labs, PROJECT ANTIDOTE relentlessly refined THE MACHINE at a secret forest shanty dubbed “THE PUNK WORKS”. Success was soon realized when the pathway for organic audio-to-mental frequency-coupling was established, whereby minds are FREED rather than controlled. What’s more THE MACHINE viscerally resonates with only the MOST radical free-radicals to achieve a critical mass of illuminated population no longer subject to THE SYSTEM.
THE MACHINE includes a holistic tuning array of
11 Parameter Knobs 10 Element Light Emitting Array All-Analog Audio Circuitry Right vs. Left Hemispherical Design Endless Audio-to-Brain Setting Possibilities 12v Worldwide Power Supply Plug & Play for rapid deployment at blistering amplitudes, its immediate effects are clearly notable when the uninitiated strike a peculiar pose with each fore-finger inserted deep into the ear canal. Congratulations: IT’S WORKING!
As a redundant precaution, plans are being subliminally disseminated via unlimited multimedia release. Hidden diagrams are embedded in LP sleeves, Sportswear & Midnight Movie plots only visible in complete darkness. This way if all our efforts fail, the intrepid underground technicians among us can independently construct THE MACHINE in shanties the world over."
Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Roland instruments are the pinnacle of music technology: tones so awesome that they are still force-fed to music enjoyers decades after their creation, timeless design and a history of pushing forward innovation exactly where it’s needed while preserving their great heritage.
Today we are going to talk about MC-707. This OG groovebox for the 2020s comes with the third-best display to ever grace a Roland machine, their second-best modern take on the classic sounds and THE best method to sell more cloud subscriptions."
"Présentation of the prototype 'HERITAGE SYNTHESIZERS' from Frédéric Rible.
Digital modular 8 voices synthesizer with complete legacy analog interface & analog like sound!
All sounds and effects are made by the Heritage Synthesizers in 6 lives sessions.
Sounds created by Frederic & kurtz.
Up left camera : Heritage Modular main stéréo sequence live work / Keystep pro Arturia.
Down left camera : Mister M across Heritage modular filter, "PPG like" pads & effects & Bigbass end line
Up Right Camera : Heritage Modular second stéréo sequence rythm noises, strings like pad, bass line.
Down Right camera : 'Inside' the Heritage, first Triangle solo , second Formant solo and big analog end pad.
Track by Jean-Luc Briançon.
Links : https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/ https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/
Title will be availble on Bandcamp april 2024 on new EP."
"The Heritage Modular synthesizer has been designed to mimic the typical look and feel of an early 1970s modular synthesizer but with full polyphonic capabilities. The feasibility is tightly linked to the usage of digital technologies available in 2020 to DIY enthusiasts.
From a musician perspective, the system should provide the illusion of using a classical analog modular synthesizer with knobs, switches and patch cables.
The core of the synthesizer is based on Pure Data: a powerful sound engine for the generation and processing of audio signal. The underlying algorithms has been chosen for faithful emulation of analog circuitry characteristics. As the goal is to provide with hardware user experience, the Pure Data GUI is only used during the software development phase.
A dedicated set of hardware modules has been designed to act as controllers for Pure Data. These modules are populated with knobs, switches, lights and jack sockets, as for any other classical modular synthesizer. The communication between Pure Data and these hardware modules is done via an I2C bus implemented over a standard 16-pin Eurorack connector.
This project has started in July 2020 as a DIY effort, with a first version up and running in July 2022."
