New Loopy Pro 2 Demos & Artist Spotlight

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Playlist:

1. Loopy Pro 2: Polyphonic Clip Playback with MIDI

Explore one of Loopy Pro 2’s most powerful new features: polyphonic clip playback. This tutorial shows how to trigger audio clips using MIDI — either pitched, where each note plays a different pitch of the clip, or sliced, where each note plays a different part of the audio. You’ll learn how to set up MIDI routing to clips, configure playback modes, and fine-tune behavior with features like fade-out-based note decay. We’ll also cover how to use loops as polyphonic targets, letting them sustain while held, and how to add an intro section to act as a sample’s attack before the loop takes over.

2. Loopy Pro 2.0: MIDI Loops & Signal Flow Explained

Learn how to harness the power of MIDI loops in Loopy Pro 2.0. This tutorial walks you through connecting a MIDI controller — whether it’s an external keyboard or the new on-screen keyboard — to a MIDI loop for recording and looping MIDI performances. You’ll also learn how to route that loop to an AUv3 instrument or any other MIDI destination to bring your loops to life. Plus, we’ll take a look at the redesigned mixer and demystify the new signal flow system so you can take full control of your setup.

3. Loopy Pro 2: Organize Your Mixer with Collapsible Sections & Rows

Loopy Pro 2 introduces powerful new ways to keep your mixer tidy. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to collapse entire sections — like Inputs, Outputs, or Groups — to hide them until you need them. You’ll also see how to collapse individual rows to save space and reduce visual clutter, making it easier to focus on what matters in the moment.

Loopy Pro Artist Spotlight #1: Dub FX

video upload by Loopy Pro

"Welcome to the first episode of the Loopy Pro Artist Spotlight — a new series where I sit down with musicians who use Loopy Pro to talk gear, creative process, and the magic of building music live.

In this premiere episode, I’m catching up with none other than Dub FX — looping legend, street-performer-turned-festival-headliner, and longtime Loopy Pro user. He has been pushing the limits of live vocal looping for over a decade, and we dive deep into how he’s using Loopy Pro 2.0 to run his full live show.

🍩 Loopy Pro 2.0 is out today — July 11!
If you’re new here: Loopy Pro is the most powerful and flexible looper DAW around. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or building beats in your bedroom, it’s built for musicians who want total control.

—

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
• How Ben got into live looping and built his first busking rig
• The (very weird) story of how we met — and how he discovered Loopy Pro
• Why he replaced his RC-505 and Akai Force with just an iPad and Loopy Pro
• How he controls his vocal effects, pedals, and sequencer entirely from the APC40
• The plugins and processing chains he uses for live sound design
• Touring insights: his approach to backups, reliable USB hubs, and hardware quirks
• His approach to the full artist cycle — from writing and releasing, to content, clubs, and festivals
• His philosophy on collaboration — and how looping opens up space for others

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🎛️ Dub FX Loopy Pro Rig – Hardware
• iPad Pro (USB-C model, running Loopy Pro)
• Akai APC40 MKII (USB MIDI controller)
• Line 6 Helix (multi-FX pedal & USB audio interface)
• Allen & Heath Qu-Pac (16-channel digital mixer/interface with 10 outputs)
• Miktek PM9 mic
• Custom stand rig (drum stool + road case + velcro for compact stage setup)
• Kopplen powered USB hub

🔌 Plugin Chain – Used in Loopy Pro
• FabFilter Pro-Q 3 – EQ / filtering (incl. ducking delay control)
• FabFilter Pro-R – Reverb
• FabFilter Saturn 2 – Multiband saturation
• Dubstation 2 (Audio Damage) – Analog-style delay
• Effectrix (Sugar Bytes) – Loop glitch/fx sequencing
• FAC Transient – Tightens beatbox sounds
• FAC Phaser & Chorus – Modulation effects
• Devil Spring Reverb (Julien Faure) – Spring reverb emulation
• Knock (by Decap) – Drum transient enhancer (used selectively)

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🍩 Loopy Pro: https://loopypro.com
🌐 Find Dub FX: https://dubfx.com"

The Crow Hill Company Introduces POCKET STRING no-barrier-to-entry-styled string library plug-in

video upload by CROW HILL XTRAS

Press release follows:

"The Crow Hill Company creates POCKET STRINGS as no-barrier-to-entry-styled string library plug-in produced without compromise… with added ‘synthy spice’

EDINBURGH, UK: having recently rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company continues its journeying into ‘Season Two’ as a producer of resources and tools to protect, inspire, support, and provide opportunities for music-makers the world over, believing that music is, and should remain, a wholly human experience, one that is by far one of the most powerful forms of expression, escape, comfort, and remembrance, of which its newly-created POCKET STRINGS — styled as a definitive string library plug-in that opens the doors to collaboration between anyone anywhere, creatively combining live cinematic orchestral recordings with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — readily represents the cornerstone of this ethos, as of July 10…

“A string library that’s accessible to all without compromise — a distillation of the last 25, nearly 30, years that I’ve been working as a media composer, which means that I write music for film, TV, and computer games, giving you the very basic necessities to write pro-end string arrangements. Whether that be adding to productions, songs, collaborating with others, or, indeed, creating professional film scores — whether that be to demo for an orchestra to play, or, indeed, to go to broadcast, there’s been no compromises here. But accessibility is the key — not just with the price point, but with usability.” So says Christian Henson himself, perfectly positioned — as The Crow Hill Company’s original founder, forging forward by building upon his extensive experience gained from founding Spitfire Audio to originally offer a palette of sounds he had created for his own use as a professional composer to his film world colleagues by invitation only, though the rest, as they say, is history — to proudly introduce POCKET STRINGS as a never-tried-before strings library plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone.

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In-Depth Guide to Sonicware Liven Evoke | Part 1 | Overview & Quick Start

video upload by Sonic Cartography

"A big picture overview of the main features of the Sonicware Liven Evoke (table of contents below), as well some tips for quickly getting started with making some interesting sounds and playing music on it, without getting bogged down in the technical details of all the synth's bells and whistles, which will be covered in the next videos in the series. You can get early access to the next video right now (plus bonus goodies, like presets), over at the new Patreon that I am launching in conjunction with this series: / soniccartography .

Next Episodes:
Part 2: Oscillator / Sound Engine Parameters (early access available now on Patreon: / soniccartography )
Part 3: Sound Design (focusing on LFOs).
Part 4: Granular Effects and Reverb
Part 5: Voice Modes & Arpeggiator
Part 6: Chord Mode
Part 7: Sequencer
Part 8(?) - will depend on feedback and questions I receive. Please leave comments! My goal is to help people do whatever I can to be able to use this synth to make their own ambient, cinematic, post-classical, and other kind of electronic (or should I say acoustronic?) music.

The other videos will be shorter than this one. For example, the second one is only 25 minutes. They are focused on specific topics of limited scope, whereas this one is a broad overview. The idea is to start making more bite-size videos than the long-form ones I've tended to make in the past. And the reason for this is to same as the reason for starting the Patreon: to make this channel more sustainable for me and to be able to get back to making videos on a more regular basis.

Table of Contents:
0:00 - intro
0:42 - basic play & performance features (palettes, tracks, octaves, hold, arpeggiator, chord mode, and voice modes)
7:00 - sequencer overview
10:10 - previewing and selecting other palettes
12:55 - opening a blank palette
13:49 - acoustronic flux oscillator / sound engine basics (instrument, wave, and blend)
15:43 - demo of all acoustic instrument sounds
16:51 - secondary parameters and shift holds (very important to know)
18:43 - demo of all electronic wave sounds
20:48 - backtide modulation
23:34 - how to get early access to next episodes in series
24:23 - sound design basics (filter, amp envelope, LFOs, panning, level, & reverb + granular send parameters)
27:53 - adjusting the reverb / secondary functions (also important to know)
31:31 - the cool thing you can do with the Evoke
33:41 - signal chain / sound architecture of the Evoke
34:56 - granular effects + grain patches (including demo of all patches)
39:54 - brief recap + how to quickly start making some music without sequencing
43:27 - saving, renaming, and resetting pattern palettes
46:19 - outro (w/ info about next videos)"

Nekyia Circuits Occult, Ouija & Wand | Killer analogue modules

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Tom builds three patches with the Nekyia Circuits Occult analogue through-zero VCO, along with the Ouija and Wand utilities.

Nekyia Circuits modules are available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/nekyia-c...

Check out DivKid's video:
• Creating HUGE oscillator tones with OCCULT... [posted here]"

Marshall Time Modulator 5002

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via this Reverb listing

"Flange like no other

Marshall time modulator 5002~A
rare, very rare at this price especially

List of some uses

1. NEGATIVE (COSIN) FLANGE, 95 DB+ CANCEL, 105 DB+ TDR

1. POSITIVE (SIN) FLANGE, AS WITH TWO TAPE DECKS, ALSO 105 DB

1. ECHO, WILL RECIRCULATE FOR MORE THAN 15 SECONDS

1. DRUM TUNING, PANEL OR KEYBOARD CONTROLLED

1. AUTOMATIC DOUBLE TRACKING, WITH PITCH AND TIME ERROR VOLTAGE CONTROLLED

1. AUTOMATIC TRIPLE TRACKING, WITH SEPARATE DETUNE ON EACH TRACK

1. CLEAN, TRUE VIBRATO, WITH OR WITHOUT ADDED DELAY, OR A COMBINATION.

1. CHORUS, DELAY CHORUS, SPINNING-SPEAKERS, AND THE LIKE

1. DRUM SLAP, ORIGINAL PLUS TWO WITHOUT RESORTING TO ECHO

1. HIGH Q FILTERING (Q OF OVER 200 POSSIBLE) STATIC OR DYNAMIC

1. PITCH QUANTIZING, ANY SIGNAL. RE-ASSIGNS PITCH BY RESONANCE

1. ARPEGGIO, TRANSPOSES INPUT SIGNALS ALTERNATELY UP AND DOWN BY MUSICAL INTERVALS

1. CARDBOARD TUBE ECHO, VOLTAGE CONTROLLED TUBE LENGTH

1. LOUDNESS ENHANCEMENT, PULLS VOCALS OUT FRONT AT CONSTANT AMPLITUDE

1. HARD REVERBERATION, MULTIPLE TAP-SUMMING FOR SOFTER REVERB

1. DOPPLER PANNING .. AND ON AND ON …​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Slight compression affect similar to tape, the MTM utilizes A dbx 303 "compander" card,
And many many other great delays. You can’t get this with any kind of software emulator you can sculpt sounds, notching, phasing , chorusing it just goes on and on. It’s incredible , and the flanging is extreme or subtle if you like. It’s quiet as a mouse. It is unlike anything out there.

Martin Hannett, Stevie Wonder, Star Wars, Joy Division, and You!
It was fully serviced by David Kulka at studioelectronics in 2022"

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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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Korg KLM-711 Chorus

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video upload by Ground Grown Circuits

via this Reverb listing

"Effect pedal made from an authentic Korg KLM-711 Chorus board, as seen in the Poly-800 and DW-6000.

I added a few modifications that allow you to adjust the Wet/Dry Mix, LFO rate and LFO Amount.

The LFO will go into audio rate allowing for ring mod sounds.

The Amount will change the LFO shape, once you pass 2 o clock on the knob it will clip the triangle shape making it more of a square wave.

The footswitch is true-bypass and will send the input signal to both outputs when the effect is deactivated.

Needs a 9-15V DC tip-positive power adapter, not included."

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Teenage Engineering Updates for the TX–6 & TP–7

via Teenage Engineering

"The new updates for TX–6 and TP–7 introduce some new features like enhanced sequencer functionality with customizable options, link mode, extended midi functionality, extended gain range, mix-down mode, and more. update your device via our update utility tool and read more about the new functions in the user guides.

TX–6 OS update 1.3.0

TX–6 is our battery-powered ultra portable pro-mixer and multi-functional audio interface with 6 stereo channels, or 12 if you split them to mono. great for quick setups on the go or in your studio. packed with features like effects, midi, usb recording, beat detection, an instrument tuner, synth, sequencer, drum machine, and much more.

user configurable sequencer patterns
alongside the 22 factory-loaded patterns, the TX–6 now supports six additional
user-configurable sequencer pattern slots. each of these allows for per-step pitch assignment, making it possible to compose custom melodic sequences.

pattern chaining
once you’ve made your own sequencer patterns, you can start chaining them together. instead of looping just one pattern, this update lets you combine up to four, giving your tracks more variation.

slide
the TX–6 now includes a slide (portamento) function, allowing precise control over pitch transitions when sequencing waveforms for more refined melodic expression.

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Torso Electronics S-4 sculpting sampler – OS 2.0 Update

Overview video upload by torso electronics

"The biggest update to the S-4 yet. Introducing new key features and workflow improvements such as macro controls, scenes, varispeed recording, unlimited sample length playback, and new dynamic modulation options.

Download the update here: https://torsoelectronics.com/pages/su...

00:00 S-4 OS 2.0 Overview
00:03 disk device
00:22 enhanced tape
00:54 modulation update
01:12 envelope follower
01:19 perform
01:45 temp
01:54 scene"

Torso S-4 OS 2.0 | Exploring the killer new features

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Torso Electronics have released the long-awaited OS 2.0 for the S-4 – the biggest update to their desktop granular sampler since its launch. The new firmware introduces features and workflow improvements such as macro controls, scenes, varispeed recording, unlimited sample length playback, and new dynamic modulation options.

Luke has been using the 2.0 beta for a few weeks already, and in this video, he covers some of his favourite new features.

The Torso S-4 is available here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/torso-s-...

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Envelope follower modulation source
05:50 Perform menu
11:01 Temporary button
12:17 Internal mic improvements"

Introducing Pip Filter & Pip LFO by ALM

video upload by ALM TV

"The 'Pip Filter' is a compact 4HP voltage controlled 2 pole low-pass filter with resonance and built in VCA. Here we take a look at all the features of the module.

The filter cutoff is controlled via both knob control and dual CV inputs with a built in attenuverter. Resonance is manually controlled and will reach into self oscillation with rough V/Oct tracking. A trigger input allows the filter to be pinged for percussive plucked type sounds. Finally, a built in VCA (normalled open) allows for additional independent amplitude control of the filtered signal.

The “Pip Filter’ provides a classic lowpass filter sound in a small form factor with many useful features for sound sculpting."

Introducing Pip LFO

video upload by ALM TV

"The 'Pip LFO' is a compact 4HP all analogue low frequency oscillator with a wide frequency range, voltage control, numerous outputs, reset input and a VCO mode. Here we take a look at all the features of the module.

The frequency of the Pip LFO is set via a manual control and voltage control input. The module features a unipolar square wave output along with both bipolar and uni-polar triangle, saw and sine waveform outputs. When VCO mode is activated, the frequency jumps to audio range and will track V/Oct for approx 5 octaves. A reset input allows the LFO waveform cycle to be reset and produces hard sync functionality in VCO mode.

The Pip LFO’s compact design makes it easy to add a modulation source and an analogue voice into any system."

ROLAND SYSTEM 100 + MXR Pitch Transposer/Digital Delay (Restored By Synth Tailor Electronics)

video upload by Synth Tailor Electronics

"Heres a demo of some units we restored , the ROLAND SYSTEM 100 (Model 101, Model 102, Model 103, Model 104) + MXR Pitch Transposer + MXR Digital Delay.

The MXR Pitch Transposer M-129, and the Digital Delay M-113 (both of these units are FOR SALE, if you're interested reach out through our website contact form or email)

HISTORY: The Roland System 100 is a semi-modular analog synth from the mid-1970s, a classic piece of gear that’s still got a cult following. It’s got a gritty, warm sound, perfect for everything from deep basses to wild, experimental noises. The setup includes five main modules: the 101 synthesizer, 102 expander, 103 mixer, 104 sequencer, and 109 speakers. Each module’s got its own vibe, but they’re designed to work together, letting you patch cables to create custom signal paths. The 101’s the core, with a single oscillator, a meaty low-pass filter, and a built-in keyboard. The 102 doubles down, adding another oscillator for fatter sounds. The sequencer’s a standout, letting you craft repetitive patterns that were huge in early electronic music. It’s not as complex as a Moog modular but way more portable and user-friendly for live tweaking. People love it for its hands-on feel and raw, vintage tone.

Video shot and edited by Rakim Escobar

If you have a vintage synth, drum machine, outboard gear or tape machine that needs restored or repaired, please reach out to us or ship in your item to our repair shop, Synth Tailor Electronics. Visit www.synthtailorelectronics.com/contact or send us an email: info@synthtailorelectronics.com for more details!"

Ciat Lonbarde Plumbutter2 & Ableton Octa Comb

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

Effect: Ableton Octa Comb https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Reverb: Preset Verb: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Ciat Lonbarde Sample Pack
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

116 Oneshots
30 Drones
Crafted from the Unpredictable
This evolving sample pack is a curated collection of sounds generated entirely with the eccentric modular instruments of Ciat Lonbarde. Featuring raw sessions recorded with Peterlin and Plumbutter 2, it offers a unique sonic palette ranging from fractured noise textures to rich ambient drones and abstract one-shots.

The Handcrafted World of Ciat Lonbarde
Ciat Lonbarde is the creation of instrument builder and sound thinker Peter Blasser. His designs reject conventional synthesis in favor of circuits that behave like living organisms. These instruments respond with tactile irregularity and voltage-driven nuance. This collection is not a digital imitation. It is the real analog, shaped in real time by touch and signal.

For the Forward-Thinking Producer
Whether you’re working in experimental ambient, leftfield techno, cinematic sound design, or simply seeking sonic material that resists the algorithmic polish of modern production, these samples offer tactile character and genuine unpredictability. No two loops are alike. No modulation repeats.

What’s Inside
Atmospheric drones
Textural noise beds
One-shot percussive blips and pulses
Select loopable material with musical intent
Files designed to inspire both immediate use and deep sampling exploration
Free Lifetime Updates
Your purchase is not a one-time transaction. This pack is a growing archive. New recordings are added continuously at no extra cost. Previous buyers already have access to the latest updates. If you haven’t joined yet, now is a perfect time.

Listen or Use
Several pieces included were composed with musical intent. They can be sampled, reshaped, or simply listened to as drone compositions in their own right. Sound as music. Music as sound."

Maestro Rhythm King MRK-4 SN 45738

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"An American-made, analog drum machine with a distinctively woody tone and a remarkable feature no other drum machine posses - Modulation.

Swipe for a demonstration of how it operates [video previously posted here]

On the back is an audio input for modulating external instruments like guitar, organ or why not a string machine? Much like a side chain compressor, the external signal gets muted by the individual drum hits of the rhythm pattern engaged, almost like a tremolo but rhythmically syncopated.

There’s a slider to control the level of audible drums or instrument input signal.

10 drum sounds and 16 rhythm patterns are available to the user.

No individual volumes are at our disposal but a slider to emphasize the brighter or bass-y drum sounds.

Excellent condition unit with a small bump on the front wood panel.

110 Volt power with standard American power connector."

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E-mu Drumulator 8 Kits + MIDI upgrade board

video upload by Harry Axten

https://hkadesign.org.uk/d8km.html



"ROM switcher boards and third-party sound ROMs are nothing new as far as the E-mu Drumulator is concerned – in fact both were available while the machine was current. JL Cooper Electronics and others made 3-kit boards, and Digidesign (who later became Avid) got their start producing alternative sound ROMs for the Drumulator under their original name of Digidrums. That said, while the various alternative ROM sets are easy to come by these days, ROM switcher boards are not, and without one it’s a total pain to keep swapping chips in and out as you have to take out 8 screws on the underneath of the thing, lift off the lid, swap 5 chips over and put it all back together again.

8 Kits

I wanted a modification very much in the same style as my TR-707 ROM expansion board, with a number of kits that you can instantly switch between. As with that project, this is done without the need for any additional switches and instead uses a microcontroller to snoop on the front panel switch matrix. Kits are selected by holding down one of the bottom row of buttons marked 1-8 and pressing the ENTER button. The selection is remembered when the Drumulator is powered off too.

The Drumulator’s sounds are stored across 4x 16kB ROM chips, although they form one continuous region of memory. Thanks to this, and due to the way that they’re selected, it’s really easy to replace all four with a single large capacity chip. The 512kB flash ROM that I used can hold 8 kits worth of sounds, which works out nicely as that’s the stock sounds plus 7 of the Digidrums kits, including the famous Rock Drums kit:

Stock kit
Digidrums Alternate Drum Set 1
Digidrums Electronic Drums 1
Digidrums Electronic Drums 2
Digidrums Rock Drums
Digidrums Jazz Drums
Digidrums Latin Percussion
Digidrums African + Misc Percussion
Because each kit also has a corresponding modified program ROM (as the length of sounds, locations in memory and channel assignments are all hard-coded into the Drumulator’s firmware); the D8KM board also has an EPROM which contains the relevant OS for all 8 kits, and is connected to the Drumulator’s OS ROM socket with a ribbon cable. Fortunately the Drumulator doesn’t care if the OS ROM changes while the machine is running as long as they’re all the same version, which they are – ‘P3.00’, the final version.

MIDI

I chose also to include MIDI functionality as part of the upgrade, as most Drumulators don’t have it. E-mu did offer a retrofit, which has been cloned over the years, but it’s very basic and only does MIDI notes. The D8KM board on the other hand also offers the ability to sync the sequencer to incoming MIDI clock. Just set the Drumulator to external clock and if MIDI clock is available, it will automatically override the external clock signal and will also start and stop playback. If MIDI clock is not available the Drumulator will use the external clock signal as normal, including for the tape loading functionality."

Stylophone CPM DS-2: Dark Atmospheric Sounds. No Talk Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Obsidian is a collection of 50 custom presets for the analog synthesizer Stylophone CPM DS-2. In this pack, you’ll find drones, textures, FXs, rhythmical patterns and sequences, and immersive soundscapes.
🔮 I was fascinated by exploring this drone machine, and in this collection, I share the results of that journey. My goal was to extract a broad variety of timbres— dark, noisy, vintage/retro, cold, dull, distorted, metallic, tense, as well as atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, moving, and sweeping sounds.

📦 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/cpm-...

📺 The soundset draws inspiration from sci-fi movies, soundtracks, dystopian narratives, urban landscapes, noise ambient albums, experimental modern art, and innovative sound design.

📻 Perfect for genres such as Dark, Noise, Ambient, Cinematic, IDM, Electronica, Dub, Deep, Techno, Industrial, Minimal, Garage, Experimental, and more. These timbres also work exceptionally well for movie soundtracks, games, apps, digital art, live sound art performances, and VR landscapes—anywhere a dark, atmospheric vibe is needed.

📓 The soundset is presented in a PDF document. Each page contains notes explaining how each patch works, which parameters to tweak during playback, and techniques to further develop the timbre during performance. By following these instructions and experimenting with the suggested settings, you’ll deepen your understanding of the synth and unlock its true potential.
🎧 Each patch also includes an audio example to help you grasp the intended sound.

💾 The collection additionally includes 24/41000 WAV samples. You can use these samples as they are, or feel free to resample, edit, and apply effects in your DAW, sampler, or granular synth. They provide versatile material for your sonic experimentation.

🖲 The Stylophone CPM DS-2 is an analog synthesizer highly sensitive to both settings and performance. I’ve done my best to document all parameters precisely; however, expect slight variations, as this is a truly alive, analog instrument. This is especially true for pitch, tuning, and FM settings—and in some cases, on the delay. The PITCH/RATE and LFO DEPTH knobs are extremely responsive— even a slight movement can shift the pitch significantly.
Many presets don’t adhere to a strict tonal center, so feel free to experiment with frequency settings. If you need to hit specific notes, I recommend using a tuner when adjusting pitch and FM."

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Glitchy High Speed Switch || Turbocharger by Hakai Labs

video upload by Robots Are Red

"Turbocharger is a 6hp high speed switch between two signals. By default one signal is 5v and the other is 0v. There is an internal oscillator to act as the switching clock. The oscillator also has PWM control. CV control over all parameters. And the 'Do Not Touch' knob... well you'll just have to watch to see it's glitchy goodness.

Jump to any section of the video:
00:00 - Opening
00:25 - Intro
00:57 - Full Walkthrough and Demo
14:12 - Make it Louder
15:01 - Wavechopping
17:26 - Momentary Switch
18:28 - Pulserizer with Drums
24:03 - Some Music

Special thanks to Hakai Labs for providing the module for this video."

"Turbocharger is finally here!

Turbocharger at its core, is just a simple super high-speed switch (not a VCA) between 2 inputs. This sounds boring, but the switch is run by a CMOS switch IC capable of switching at extremely high speeds. This, paired with its internal oscillator, with PWM controls, makes for some fun experimentation. The best part is you don’t even have to use the internal oscillator. There is an external clock input that you can patch in your own pulse wave to control the switch.

Turbocharger is an idea that I (Scott Danesi) have had for some time now. After watching a presentation by Jon Sonnenberg (artoftravelogue.blogspot.com) back in the day at one of the early Knobcon conventions in Chicago on Wave Replacement Synthesis, I thought, I could do that in one module but make it crazier. So, what started out as a simple “Turbo” gate for the NT Controller module, now turned into this monstrosity.

The front panel art was created by the talented Aurich Lawson.

Check out the user manual below for more detailed information!

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Arcaico Murena Stereo filter, vca mixer #synthesizer #eurorack #modularsynth

video upload by Arcaico Instruments

"Arcaico Murena is a feature-rich analog module designed to deliver a distinctive, unpredictable, and versatile sound. With a width of 26 HP and a depth of 38 mm, the Murena is a concentration of functionality in a compact space.

A 6-channel mixer, each equipped with a distortion VCA, attenuverter and switches to select the internal routing destination. The channels are divided into two groups of 3, allowing flexible stereo management. Each VCA can be controlled either manually via the panel or via bipolarized CVs, offering extensive modulation possibilities.
Each group of 3 channels terminates in a multi-mode filter , capable of generating extremely aggressive sounds. After the filter, the signal can be routed to a distortion or directly to the mix. This configuration allows the two groups to be treated as a stereo pair or to use A-B crossfade modulation for dynamic transitions.
Every parameter of the Murena is manageable either from the panel or via CV, offering complete and creative control. The ability to patch the module to itself allows endless sonic combinations to be explored, making each use unique and unpredictable.

6-channel MIXER/VCA with CV attenuverter, cv and switch for routing (3-channel stereo mixer or 6-channel mono mixer or a combination of both)

Independent mono output of all 6 channels (clean)

2 multi-mode VCFs (LP/BP/HP) at 12db/oct with CV attenuverter, independent clean outputs, indepentent distorted outputs, fade output and 1V/Oct control (tuned up to 5 octaves)

OVEDRIVE with cv control on each filter

Stereo/mono/dual mono output and mono A+B output controllable via cv

Left and right OUTPUTS controllable via cv"

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #146: Wersi M.A.X.1 - Song 1

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the first recording with the Wersi M.A.X.1. Almost nothing is known about this small desktop sound module. It's 16-voice, 8-way multitimbral. The minimal, somewhat non-self-explanatory UI allow you to adjust a few parameters, as long as you have access to the manual, which unfortunately isn't available online. However, the 96 preset sounds are simple but surprisingly useful. The drum sounds are clearly ROM-based, but everything else sounds like a real FM synth to me.

I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Hologram Microcosm, Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)

Check out my Best Ambient Synth Shootout Playlist:"



Additional Wersi M.A.X.1 posts here.

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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TipTop Polyphonic Modular + ASM Hydrasynth : "Entangled State" by gattobus

video upload by gattobus

"This track came out of the blue while I was playing and experimenting with TipTop Audio Poly Modular System and my ASM Hydrasynth.

This patch sounds organic and deep, a perfect blend between analog and digital!

I loaded a custom wavetable on TTA Vortex 6 then I set up a classic signal path going through the poly filter (TTA Octopass) and the poly vca (TTA Octogain). Then I added some external modulations coming from Hydrasynth CV outs, which turned out to be the best keyboard controller for this incredible system!

Star of the show is TTA Resonator that adds a very organic and ethereal texture to the entire patch!

These are the modules in my system:

Vortex 6 Oscillator
ATX-1 VCO
Octopass Poly Filter
Octostages Poly Envelope x2
Octogain VCA
Octopus USB/MIDI interface
Octo I/O
Octovert
Resonator
Z-DSP 'ZVRB 80' Card.
Mantis Case (black)"