ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr

_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

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Torso Live Session #1: IDRA

video upload by torso electronics

Torso Live Session #1: IDRA - Top Down Camera


"Torso Electronics presents a new series of live sessions recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

The first episode features IDRA, guiding us through ambient textures and cinematic explorations, blending noise and melodic collages. Performed on the S4 sculpting sampler and the OP-1.

Enjoy

About IDRA
IDRA , Francesca Pavesi, is a musician, producer, and sound artist from Milan. Her work explores the intersection of ambient and experimental electronic music, where organic textures, modular synthesis, and acoustic elements merge into immersive sonic worlds. Guided by attentive listening, she uses sound as an introspective space for deep, focused listening and a sense of timelessness.

See more at
https://www.idrasound.com/
https://torsoelectronics.com/
/ torsoelectronics

Video by Spektrals
kontakt@spektrals.dk

Soundsystem: Panda Sound"

Brussels School Diaries, Day 6 : "Draco" | original electronic music jam

video upload by No Lake

"'The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you'. (Neil deGrasse Tyson)

As far as I'm concerned, 2025 will have been marked by the rise of a musical movement that defines me, that suits me. A movement that I arbitrarily named Brussels School, in a very unmodest homage to the Berlin School movement.

For me, electronic music must above all be a piece that takes you on a journey, a piece with a soul that tells a story, not a technical sound demo or some random AI soup...

So, let me remind you how I define this movement. And again, I'm not claiming it's new or exceptional; it's simply the style of electronic music I like to produce and listen to. The album in early 2026 will simply be the conclusion of all my work in 2025.

'Brussels School' can be defined in this way: "haunting and captivating electronic music. A fusion between trance music and electro-ambient. Hypnotic vibrations that transport you. A paradoxically warm and cold magnetism, a refined sound that lulls the listener into a long, minimalist, repetitive and yet captivating and trippy rhythm"

Headphones 🎧 recommended

My Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MAeb...
My Bandcamp : https://nolake.bandcamp.com/"

Ableton Live Presets: 25 Free Arpeggio Racks. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌌 Milky Waves is a collection of 25 arpeggiated presets for Ableton Live Instrument Rack (based on the Meld synth + effects). Each patch explores cosmic, deep, and spacious textures—designed to stretch the boundaries of a seemingly simple synth.
Milky Waves was born from a desire to unlock the creative potential of Meld, Ableton Live’s built-in synth. The aim: to show what Meld can do—transforming simple waveforms into cinematic, spacey, and deeply musical arpeggiators.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/able...
🛎 The pack is free, but any donation is appreciated.
👤 The author of the soundset is useful.

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2025/10 - 1010Music Lemondrop realtime CC playing

video upload by Stereoping

"A realtime session on the Lemondrop granular sampler being controlled by Midi CC with a Synth Controller. Bass, tabla and drums from MPC One. I simply love to manually travel through a sample having the playhead position directly on a knob - especially if it's a voice or the sample contains different chords.

BLACK parameters are always available. The three color layers are distributed to RED for GR1 settings, GREEN for GR2 and BLUE for FX, Envelope1 and OSC Pitch.

Filter is set to PER OSC: GR1 runs through Filter 1, GR2 though Filter 2. Both samples are set to playmode FIXED. If MOVING would support the playhead to run backwards if the modulation becomes negative this also would be fun to play with. But currently it's only stopping when receiving -100% modulation.

Important: at the time i shot the video (2025/10, Beta V1.2.26) the Lemondrop does not offer default CCs. All CCs are manually learnt by hand. Means: changing to another preset stops the remote editing from working - until you learn them all again :-) Hopefully 1010 Music offers an update supplying a default CC scheme in the future. Until then it does imho not make that much sense to offer this LEMONTREE edition for the Synth Controller officially. In the 1010music forum there is a capable guy offering a free webservice to convert all presets to supply a special CC mapping but i did not try it yet. Still learning about this funny little sampler."

PlantsSystem-Pulsar

video upload by plantssystem

"'Pulsar' is a non-beat electronica piece.
Eliminating the framework of rhythm, it is constructed around the breathing and spatial movement of the sound itself. Subtle glitches, fluctuations created by granular synthesis, and delicate reverberation processing overlap to form a static yet internally pulsating acoustic body.

Permeating the entire work are flashes of sound that, despite having no set tempo, somehow feel periodic. These repetitions and intervals reconstruct 'time' in the listener's mind.

Acoustically, the center of gravity of the low frequencies is intentionally blurred, creating a floating spatial depth. High-frequency particles spread like countless points of light, enveloping the entire piece with gently shifting noise textures.
The result is an experience in which one is drawn in not by rhythm but by the 'gravity of sound.'

"Pulsar" is an attempt to rethink the structure of electronic music,
and also an acoustic experiment to visualize the quiet vibrations that lie between hearing and our sense of time. #pulsar #prophet5 #tardigrain"

Ocean Swift releases Zebra Zen Bundle - 329 Dynamic Energy Presets for U-He Zebra

Zebra Zen Bundle for U-He Zebra 2 - Hard Hitting Leads and Arpeggios - Preset Demos
video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Zebra Zen Bundle for U-He Zebra 2 - Cinematic Ambiences & Downtempo Atmospheres - Preset Demos

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu



Grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/product/zebra-zen-bundle/

Intro Offer 32% Off - €30 until October 17 2025

Zebra Zen Bundle features the complete series of "Zebra Zen", two volumes of obscure and psychedelic-like sounds for U-he Zebra 2 (also known as Zebra Legacy) and compatible with Zebra HZ.

Packed with 329 presets, this collection delivers a diverse mix of complex, engaging soundscapes, cinematic textures, with vibrant and hard hitting melodies, punchy basslines, and energetic arpeggios.

Out of the ordinary sounds that strike a balance between tranquility and dynamism – of stillness and energy.

Zebra Zen offers full NKS support, audio previews for Maschine & Komplete Kontrol, Aftertouch & modwheel support and full use of the Zebra Macro system ("Performance" mode) making it both easy and fun to control the best sonic aspects of each preset.

Contents
2 Soundbanks: Zebra Zen Vol I and Vol II.
329 Presets delivered in .h2p and .nksf.
For Zebra 2 (known as Zebra Legacy), compatible with ZebraHZ.
NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol.
Presets are properly organized and tagged for a better workflow.
Full use of Zebra macro system - performance friendly and easy tweaking.
Mod wheel and After Touch support.
Detailed macros and modulations in Performance mode
Full use of the macro system - Performance Mode
Making it easy to tweak the sweet spots of each preset. The support for after-touch & modwheel make these sounds even more dynamic and expressive – A blast to play and explore.

Obscure and alluring soundscapes
Obscure, alluring soundscapes and sonic environments that manifest a sense of mystery and intrigue. These intricate presets are exceptionally well-suited for sound design, chillout music, downtempo, and ambient genres - or to greatly enhance cinematic compositions. Complex arrangements, ambiences, pads and drones meticulously crafted to provoke introspection or tension... aiding your story and narratives with depth and sophistication.

Vibrant and energetic melodies
Besides obscure sonic landscapes that transcend traditional musical boundaries. Zebra Zen is jam-packed with hundreds of hard hitting mono and polyphonic melodies, punchy basslines, vibrant and energetic arpeggios – tailored towards EDM productions.

Full NKS support
NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol. The soundbank and presets are properly organized and tagged for a better workflow.

Unexpected item: Tilde Elektriske Kretser Fjaerlett

video upload by Uncertain Music Corps

Also see: Tilde Elektriske Kretser - Fjærlett

"With my love of spring reverb feedback, the Fjaerlett was a complete no brainer for me and as soon as I heard about it I put my name on the wait list.

That was 4 years ago.

I completely forgot about it until last month when the invoice for instrument number 162 dropped.

It was delivered today.

This is the first run out for it recorded direct to camera. Reverb (offscreen) is provided via an instance of Galactic 3 running on the 4ms Metamodule. There is no eq or compression on the output.

First impressions? This is an elegant, delicate instrument that will take time to learn. The interrelationships between the three springs, the equaliser bands and the feedback level are complex and varied. They are not necessarily repeatable during a session - what looks like the same slider settings will not always provide the same outcomes. At least not at first.

As ever with spring reverb feedback, it's not hard to drive it into standing, sine wave like oscillation. But the more interesting stuff happens on the edges when you can find them. My sense is that there are many edges to be discovered.

I was monitoring this at a fairly low level. High on my to do list is monitor a session at much higher levels to encourage feedback on my feedback.

Let the games begin...."

DELIA Phrase Looper Guide with Mikki From Preston

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Mikki From Preston aka Michael Cooper demonstrates the DELIA hybrid polysynth and how he uses the 'Phrase Looper' feature to develop music and sound design ideas. Mikki takes you on a funky music journey demonstrating how quick and easy it is to craft an idea using DELIA's phrase looper. Michael is a fantastic keyboard player with a passion for music, and a wonderful sense of humour. Attention to detail is core to his work, watch how he produces great ideas in a flash on DELIA.

All sounds created in this video are from DELIA and available as part of Mikki's DELIA preset pack.

Check out DELIA here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

00:00 Intro
00:20 First Jam - Sizzling!
01:57 West Coast Funk
03:07 Take Me to the Club Jam
04:18 Using a Bi-Timbral Split
06:01 Outro Jam

Download the 'Mikki From Preston' DELIA preset pack here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

ABOUT Mikki From Preston:
Michael Cooper is a versatile producer, musical director, songwriter, and mix engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. With more than 15 years of experience, Michael has made his mark in the music industry, contributing to over 100 songs across a wide range of genres. Mikki has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Kaiit, The Dili Allstars, Anthony B, Thando, Dub Princess and Kian, helping shape their unique sounds and elevating their music to new heights. In addition to his work with artists, Michael has partnered with leading brands such as Libra, Aldi, and Carlton Football Club, providing expert music production and sound design. His talents also extend to the world of film, where he has composed scores and handled audio editing for various projects, demonstrating his broad skill set and ability to adapt to different creative mediums. Michael’s passion for music and attention to detail are at the core of his work, ensuring that every project he touches resonates with precision and authenticity.

Follow Michael here:
/ mikkifrompreston
/ @howtosynth
/ mikkifrompreston

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

Back at it again- Live looping in the studio 2025 and an Interview with MR TUNA Music

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"My friends I am sorry to leave you hanging all summer with no jams, but its a beautiful sunny world out there and I've got to be out IN IT! So in the meantime I have a few jams backlogged that have **never before been released** and expect some weird b-sides that I was too embarrassed to post when I had content to spare !

Anyways- lots going on here, we got some Hydrasynth deluxe, classic analog pads from the JX-8P... and lots of super pump-jumping with the MX-1 sidechaining and doing some beat effects. Jupiter-80 muted trumpet is the funnest sound in the world.

Stay a while, and listen!"

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And an interview with MR TUNA Music by Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan editor and journalist (and sometimes producer and DJ):

Q: Have computers and DAWs, in a sense, destroyed creativity – why do we have so many “DAWless” setups today?

A: I think a really big part of it is a desire to get away from 'the screen'. Staring at a computer all day for work, clicking away on a mouse and keyboard can become exhausting after a long day, and to break away from the rigidity and comforts of software simply makes it more fun.... and thats a really big part of why I do what I do. There is some minor advantage to the near-unbeatable quality of analog circuitry you cant quite replicate working purely within a DAW, but that point is being made more and more moot by incredible emulations and virtual analog softsynths.

Q: Today we have apps like BandLab that are complete studios on a phone – have we reached “peak technology”?

A: It staggers me to think about what the future might hold now that music production can be with someone anywhere anytime so long as they have their phones. You can literally be on the bus making a hit track with your thumb. That’s crazy. But I don’t think it’s peak.... Tech is always moving and it doesnt stop for anyone... AI is going to be the next big thing whether we like it or not and we need to find a way to keep in check so we're still doing the creating and imagining and the technology is just an extension of that.

Q: Why are new producers so mesmerized with 80s synths and samplers, even though they’re obsolete tech?

A: Things were built differently. Things were built for professionals. Instruments had a quality of sound and build that is still unmatched today. Some of my gear is 40+ years old and sounds better than the stuff from 2025 thats trying its best to emulate it all today. Why dont we build synths like that anymore? Because its all about money and the manufacturers want to make as much of it as possible while spending the least amount.

Q: With so much new electronic music today, how can anyone “find” an audience?

A: Maybe it's lame to say, but the best path is to be authentic to yourself. When i started finally sharing my music it was more of a personal diary than something i was using to 'get famous' or 'find an audience', but by being true to what I wanted and my own personal vision (and having trust in that over some time), people started to see what I was doing and it all came together. People connect with personality, but it's obvious when you're not being yourself... not just tracks. Its routine to say because its true: be consistent, put your stuff out there. The internet is huge — your crowd is out there, just waiting to stumble onto your page at 3AM.

Q: You have one of the most interesting studios – what was the idea behind its creation?

A: My studio was built with one idea in mind... live looping. When I started dreaming up how I *wanted* to make music there wasnt even the right tools to do it properly.... sequencers were still fairly limited and there wasnt a lot of people in the live-looping jam space. I was really discovering it all and making it work on my own. It all came together with the introduction of the Squarp Pyramid sequencer--- what it allowed me to do, the freedom it allowed me to create with... it was the breakthrough piece of gear I needed to bring everything together and start building and building... and BUILDING. I love the music I get to create, but I am more proud of my studio as a form of art in the beauty of it's function and how it's designed to jam with friends, than I ever have been of the music that I create in it.

Q: What’s the future of electronic music – maybe apps and DAWs in virtual reality?

A: The virtual space is here to stay and it will only get more and more indistinguishable from the real world.... We might be already living in that simulation, but like I said earlier I think the real future is going to be (for better or for worse) in AI production techniques, editing, and complete song production. We're already at the point where AI can create a song for us instantly with our own voices, but how long will it be before AI is doing our chores and boring tasks so that we are free to be creative and put our energy into real art rather than the opposite world we live in now! AI should save us from the hard stuff and let us work on the 'fun stuff', the worthy stuff, the music stuff!

VHIKK X by Forge TME - Why modular will always be real and digital music will not.

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"Modular synths are more than tools, they're reality itself.
This video explores why digital music can never truly be real, and why analog gear remains the only way to feel sound at the source.

The world is in transit, like it or not.
Music evolved from the stage into the box, from real media to streams, and now from streams into learning models, weights, and rewards.
We can endlessly debate whether AI is OK or not, but we can’t put the demons back into their bottles.

It’s a non-religious blessing to patch a real machine with real voltage.
Every sound I make is Karma: cause and effect, wrapped in a false sense of choice and control.
I love it. It’s a sanctuary.

And the VHIKK?
Everything I say about it will only give you GAS.
It’s one of the finest modules Eurorack has to offer, and currently my #1 module.
So maybe don’t watch this video if you’re on a tight budget.
Or… maybe watch it very carefully.
Because you might just build the ultimate tiny case with it.

All you need is VHIKK and Pam Pro.
Don’t forget power, but you won’t even need an output module.
VHIKK X can run on USB power.
Build a tiny wooden case. Maybe I will too.

We modular people are still a niche.
A tiny community moving upstream and uphill — while the world flows downward.
And it’s an honor to be part of it."

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Mood Machine | Sonicware Liven Evoke | New Set of 14 Songs

video upload by Sonic Cartography

"Track list and lots of notes below:

0:00 - 1. Dream Machine - With the Sonicware Liven Evoke, I’ve often been playing songs live, without using the sequencer, which I used for almost all of my songs with the Liven Ambient Ø (the two sequencers are very similar). With this song, I use the hold feature to hold some notes of textural sound in a couple of layers, while playing the piano layer live. The piano sound morphs between an acoustic and electronic sound a little bit after I play each note. Around the halfway point, with the chromatic pitch shifting, everything starts to turn into a granular storm (there are no granular effects prior to this), which is helped by the fact that you can cut the dry signal of each track and have a 100% wet mix of the reverb and/or granular sound. Oh, also, I want to give a thank you/shoutout to this video by @BenLevin because I started messing around with the chords that led to this song after watching it: • The secret to EMOTIONAL chords . His channel is one of my favorite music education channels on YouTube, so do check it out!

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New GRP A10 Flagship Synthesizer Incoming

These in via John L Rice.

Left: front panel layout.

Below: PDF with full details. Click on each pic to zoom in.

Update: "The Grp A10 will cost €10,000* plus VAT and will be available at the end of 2026."

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Why the MiniFreak Is Changing the Synth Game — 2025 Review

video upload by Sineway

"Arturia MiniFreak is not just a synth — it’s a hybrid that finally makes sense.

It’s got analog filters, digital oscillators, and all the freaky sound design options you’d expect — but it has also removed the single biggest friction point I have with every other hardware synth. It's honestly redefined how I make music.

In this video, I’ll walk through some of the MiniFreak’s sound design tools, play some of my favorite patches, and show you exactly what makes it stand out in a sea of synths."

Check with dealers on the right on availability.

Create Ambient Tracks with SpaceBlender

video upload by soundtoys

Follow-up to this post. Two new videos and the official press release below.

"With SpaceBlender, you can quickly and easily turn any sound into a massive musical ambience. In this example you’ll hear three simple sources and three SpaceBlender presets – without any other plugins or automation."

SpaceBlender - Preset Audio Examples

video upload by soundtoys

"In this video, we add SpaceBlender to a variety of sources — cello, guitar, vocals, drums, and more —and use different presets to showcase the plug-in’s power and versatility.

Get SpaceBlender FREE through May 22, 2025. Only at www.soundtoys.com.

00:00 - Cello
02:00 - Pedal Steel Guitar
03:19 - Door Closing SFX
03:49 - Electric Guitar Harmonics
05:05 - Vocal
06:43 - Drum Machine
07:09 - Piano
09:06 - Saxophone"

Press release follows:


Soundtoys Releases New SpaceBlender Plug-in

Free for a limited time only – a $99 value

BURLINGTON, VT – Renowned pro audio effects creator Soundtoys proudly announces the release of SpaceBlender, an experimental reverb that lets you create unreal and imaginary spaces – shapes, textures,and tones otherwise impossible in the real world. Inspired by the pioneers of ambient music, with their extensive use of layered tape loops and delays, SpaceBlender is designed to create massive waves of lush, organic, and evolving spatial effects.

SpaceBlender is available now at soundtoys.com for free – a $99 value – through May 22. Sign up to claim this offer.

Whether enhancing a track’s sense of space or creating dynamic, evolving effects, SpaceBlender is a fun and intuitive tool for sound designers, musicians, and producers looking for creative yet easy-to-use spatial processing.

“We’ve been exploring new ways to build an algorithmic reverb – something with the creative flexibility of convolution and the richness, depth, and soul of classic hardware devices,” said Ken Bogdanowicz, CEO and founder of Soundtoys.

“SpaceBlender is the first product of this research, and we’ve tried to make it easy to play with ‘space’ in a fun and musical way. We’re excited to hear what people create with it.”

Key features of SpaceBlender include:

● Interactive control – move between gate, reverse, decay, and bloom reverb shapes and everything
in-between, in real time.

● Visualizer – see your sound move through the reverb shape as you adjust its sonic envelope.

● Simple control of spectral evolution; reverbs can get darker or brighter over time.
● Deeply embedded modulation creates rich, constantly moving ambient effects.

● Smoothly change the reverb texture from dense and lush to sparse and grainy.

● Extreme range from super short 100-millisecond nonlinear effects to absurdly long 60-second meditations.

The free SpaceBlender offer is valid only at soundtoys.com through May 22, 2025. SpaceBlender will be available for purchase from authorized resellers worldwide on May 23. Learn about Soundtoys’ system requirements and host compatibility.

ULT-SOUND Introduces DS-4M ProMuzer

Short Demo: Polyphonic Mode video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"I tried out the ULT-SOUND DS-4M ProMuzer, which is scheduled to be released in June.

The newly added Polyphonic Mode assigns voices using the round robin method, just like a typical polysynth, so by varying the settings of each OSC appropriately, you can enjoy kaleidoscope-like changes even with simple phrases. ✨ (Granular, Reverse, and Reverb are added in the DAW as post-effects)"

Check in with dealers on the right for upcoming availability. Note this is the ProMuzer version. A few non ProMuzer versions have shown up on Reverb in previous posts here.






"Introducing the Ult-Sound DS-4M ProMuzer, a modern reissue of Toyo Gakki's DS-4 analog drum synthesizer, available in a limited edition of only 50 units. This exclusive release features a sleek new design with a custom white front panel and black lettering, blending vintage charm with modern aesthetics. The DS-4M ProMuzer faithfully reproduces the second iteration of the ULT-SOUND DS-4 - while incorporating innovative upgrades to meet contemporary music production needs.

Some features of the original DS-4 have been retained in this reissue, and we highlight them here for those unfamiliar with the original design:

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Introducing ALICE by Acustica Audio

video upload by Acustica Audio

From the makers of Thing 8.

"What if your synth reshaped reality?
Alice-9 is the next-generation sample-based synthesizer forged from the chaos of the unknown and built for creators who refuse to follow.

Powered by SCO technology, and infused with analog soul, AL9 isn’t here to emulate.
It’s here to change the rules.

🎛 Real movement, deep stereo placement, aging imperfection, and punchy compression.
🎶 Every preset is a twist. Every sound a move. Every session, your next breakthrough.

This isn’t just another synth.
This is the edge of synthesis.

Choose your sound. Be the one who rewrite the rules.

Alice-9 has just entered the game."

ALICE9 | Live preview!

video upload by Acustica Audio

Acustica Audio - Alice-9 (AL9) is a next-generation sample-based synthesizer in the digital domain.
video upload by 23dB Productions

ALICE: https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/p...



Alice-9 (AL9) is a next-generation sample-based synthesizer in the digital domain, part of the Marea virtual instrument series, and powered by the innovative MUST (Modular Unified Synthesis Technology). Early testers have described it as an instrument with a deeply organic and varied sound palette — evocative of iconic synthesizers from the 1990s and early 2000s. AL9 redefines what a sample-based synth can be, merging analog realism, playable feel, and modern digital power into a single instrument. Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats, ensuring integration with all major DAWs.
Use code: ALICESPECIAL at checkout for 41% off until August 31, 2025!

The first users compared AL9 to walking into a music store in the 1990s, hearing a synth that delivers something new and inspiring with each preset. That rare sensation of immediacy, depth, and musicality — the feeling of a “real instrument” — is the essence of AL9.

Made to Inspire
The architecture of AL9 goes far beyond sample playback or wavetable synthesis. Its sound engine is built around SCO (Sample-Controlled Oscillator), a high-resolution resampling system capable of reproducing natural analog behaviors such as frequency drift and evolving dynamics. Unlike typical static samplers or rigid waveforms, AL9’s oscillators breathe and shift like their analog ancestors.

This realism is further enhanced by the proprietary Superstereo system for natural stereo placement , the Age control that adds subtle imperfections, emulating the warmth of aged hardware and Integrated multiband dynamics processor inspired by the popular OTT compression paradigm, delivering musical glue and energetic punch.

Whether you're chasing nostalgia or forging new paths in sound design, AL9 provides an inspiring playground that rewards musicianship and creativity.

Beyond Emulation
The idea for THING originated during the development of Thing (TH8 – TH5) — an emulation of a classic 1980s DCO synth. During that process, a question arose: what if, instead of replicating digital waveforms, we could capture and reproduce the actual behavior of an analog VCO? What if we could push timbral diversity beyond the limitations of traditional synthesis methods?

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The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” - SYNTH PARTS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE!

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"I’m going to take you on a quest into one of The Beatles’ most iconic songs, 'Here Comes the Sun', and show you something I recently discovered, that really surprised me. — THERE ARE SYNTHESIZERS IN THIS ACOUSTIC AND ORGANIC SOUNDING TRACK!

I’ll break down the arrangement of this beautiful song and show you how to create all the synth sounds that were used to transcend it's sound. We’ll cover everything from the signature whistle sound, the main lead synth, the intro sound, and the buzzy synth bass that gives the track its vibe. I’ll also discuss the Beatles’ evolution as they started experimenting with effects on traditional instruments, which ultimately led them to integrate synthesizers in ways that completely reshaped what others thought possible.

They used the Moog synthesizer to replace orchestral parts in some sections of the song and to complement the acoustic elements in others. It was all about pushing the boundaries of what was possible at the time but still keeping their unique voice in tact.

What makes this even more special is that I’ve recreated these sounds on my rare, vintage 1969 Moog IIIc — the same model that was shipped just months after The Beatles received their own Moog directly from Bob Moog. This instrument, used on the 'Plantasia' album by Mort Garson, is in fully working order, so it’s my chance to give you a sense of the subtle nuances The Beatles heard when they first explored this revolutionary sound in their music. I’ll bring you as close to the original sound as possible and show you exactly how they used it in 'Here Comes the Sun'.

So, grab your synths (or just sit back and enjoy), and let’s take a closer look at how The Beatles incorporated this groundbreaking technology into their timeless music. You might just discover something new about one of the most loved songs in history and how you can do the same in your music today.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss out on any of the synth goodness I have coming your way! Also, check out my course Think Like a Synth to learn the exact method I've used for decades on hit records and films — and still use today.

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ABOUT ANTHONY

Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including Young Guns , Internal Affairs , The Man From Elysian Fields , 15 Minutes and Planes, Trains & Automobiles , been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for his symphonic work 'In the Family Way', written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as Michael Jackson's Thriller .

His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for Quincy Jones , Jack Nitzsche , Lamont Dozier , Arthur Rubenstein and Giorgio Moroder was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.

Website - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com"

PlantsSystem-Zone16

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"Zone16 is an experimental track where beats and textures intertwine, built using the classic sampler MPC2000 and the legendary synthesizer Prophet-5.
The tight groove of the MPC2000 supports the rhythmic structure, while the warm analog sound of the Prophet-5 expands the space, creating a unique sound world.
PureData + GEM was used for the video, and the visual expression of fantastic particles dancing like a flow further enhances the floating feeling of the music.
The sound and video unfold in sync, creating a work that gives you a sense of immersion as if you have stepped into a different dimension."

Korg Opsix - "Meditation" Soundset (50 Presets)

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"In these turbulent times we all need a sense of peace and harmony. Dive deeper in the world of "Meditation", a transcendent soundset crafted by renowned sound designer, OttO K. Schwarz, co-founder of the acclaimed LFO Store platform! Designed exclusively for the Korg Opsix (suitable for hardware and software editions), this collection of 50 meticulously curated presets invites you to explore serene soundscapes perfect for ambient storytelling, meditation and new age music, cinematic scoring and immersive electronica!

Features:
50 Exclusive Royalty-free Presets: Dive into a world of evolving pads, crystalline bells, spacy plucks, warm-fashioned leads, and hypnotic arpeggios—all designed to inspire calm, focus, and creativity;
Versatile Sound Design: Each preset balances delicate nuance with powerful modulation (modwheel, velocity, etc.) for instant playability;
Hardware + Software Compatible: Seamlessly integrates with both the Korg Opsix synth and the Opsix Native VST/AU plugin;
Instant Inspiration: Ideal for producers, composers, and sound designers seeking ready-to-use tools for ambient, chillout, New Age, or film/TV projects.

Please find the soundset here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/opsix/"