Fading Horizons | Ambient Session with Sequential Fourm & Digitone2 (Soft Pulse 10)

video upload by Haiko Senchan

"It's been a wild week, and the Sequential Fourm has arrived. This is my first real session with the synth, and I think I like it. I always thought I didn't need a keyboard, but I guess I was wrong. Since the synth doesn't have any built-in effects, I naturally added plenty in Ableton. Delay, reverb, and a few other things to give the sound some punch as part of the Ambient series.

All the sounds are from the Fourm except for one arpeggiator line. I used Stepic to trigger the Digitone and opened and closed the filter in the video. I also played the high pad live during the video.

I think the synth will be staying for a while; it was a real joy to create this track, and I hope you like it.

I wish you all a happy, sunny weekend."

Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer w/ Original Box SN 521000

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"Like a small handful of other sample based drum machines of the mid 1980s, the Roland TR-707 is a punchy beatbox which still has a home in an electronic musician's toolkit. The sounds all sit wonderfully in a mix to this day, and the individual outputs make this a great machine for the most particular of producers. This example of the 707 is in great shape, fully functional, and comes with the manual, box and power supply. Serial Number: 521000 This one was serviced in house by our techs."

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Modular Dub Techno Sounds AMAZING

video upload by EZBOT

"There is something about Dub Techno that I just can't get enough of. Maybe it's the echoing chords and atmospheres, or maybe it's the clean simplicity of the drum programming. Whatever it is modular synthesizers seem to do it the best. The advantage of modular is the fact that we can have so many AAA effects and voices in a single compact case. Today I show you what that can sound like and discuss why it works in this particular 7U 104hp arrangement. Let's make some tunes! Today's featured module is the XAOC Odessa, an additive oscillator with great hands on control."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — The COMPLETE Review (Every Feature Explored)

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave is a 24-voice wavetable synthesizer with real analog filters, three oscillators per voice, and a 6-stage wave envelope that can independently sweep each oscillator through 64-position wavetables. It's built as a modern successor to the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3, carrying the original PPG wavetables alongside 56 high-resolution modern wavetables, analog-modeled waveforms, and — as of OS 1.8 — a built-in sampler. In this review, I go through every major feature of the 3rd Wave in detail: the four oscillator types (PPG legacy, modern user wavetables, analog-modeled, and samples), the dual filter architecture (4-pole analog low-pass plus 2-pole zero-delay state-variable), all four envelopes, the four LFOs, the 16-slot modulation matrix, 11 built-in effects, the arpeggiator, the pattern-based sequencer with parameter automation, 4-part multitimbral layering and splits, the Wave Maker custom wavetable tool (including Serum wavetable import), unison with chord memory, MPE support, and more.

Whether you're considering buying one, comparing it to other hardware wavetable synths like the Waldorf Iridium, Modal Cobalt, or ASM Hydrasynth, or just curious what a modern PPG-inspired instrument sounds like in 2025/2026, this is the full picture. I cover every section of the signal chain with sound demos, explain what makes the wave envelope system unique, show how to build patches from scratch, and give my honest take on where the 3rd Wave excels and where it falls short. Timestamps for every section are below — jump to whatever interests you."

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Prophet 10 and MIDI MORPHEUS - an LFO generator for the Prophet 10

video upload by MIDERA

"When I was playing around with the Roland MKS-80, I kept thinking "My Prophet 10 sounds soooo much like this, do I really need to spend $$$ on getting an MKS?" The things I loved so much about the MKS (and actually the Kawai SX-240 which I sold) related to the LFO. I love a good reverse saw LFO and a random LFO. Notably, these are absent from the Prophet 10.

I started building another device I haven't showcased yet, and I realized I could repurpose that work to make an LFO module, which is what you're seeing here. So what can it do? It currently targets multiple CC destinations with adjustable depth, speed, and waveform shape.

Been having a lot of fun with it so far, creating sounds the Prophet 10 could not do unless I had a Yorick LFE, which is no longer made and was a little too expensive for me to justify purchasing. This is far cheaper (although I don't want to think about how much I've spent in parts/time building this!).

Cheers

NI RAUM used for reverb
#nativeinstruments #raum #sequentialprophet10"

Arithmophone Pentatone - New iOS Music App

video upload by Arithmophone

"The Arithmophone Pentatone is a new iOS music app featuring an easy-to-play pentatonic keyboard and a built-in synthesizer."

"Pentatone is available now in the Apple App Store, for iPhones and iPads running iOS 15 or above.

The app is completely free (no in app purchases, no ads or tracking).

Most iOS music apps either give you piano keys or a grid-based interface. Pentatone takes a fresh approach, optimised for the ergonomics of touchscreen devices and inspired by instruments like the kora and mbira. It also has a sophisticated scale selection system that includes all the common pentatonic scale types and unlocks some more unusual ones.

Pentatone features:

An easy-to-play keyboard, split for two handed playing

An original pentatonic scale system with 9 selectable scales, in just intonation or standard tuning

A custom Audiokit-based synth engine (binaural 2x2 operator FM with stereo detune, resonant filter, delay and reverb)

25 preset sounds with macro sliders for tone and ambience

Initial touch and aftertouch response, both polyphonic

User feedback from the public beta:

"this has such a nice design and ui, colors are fresh and remind me of piet mondrian"

"Sounds incredible and can’t wait to use this in my workflow!"

"This is an inspiringly expressive instrument, my friend! Really a joy to interact with."

"Amazing! Love the simple UI and the musical keyboard. Also the sounds are lovely!"

"It’s very fun to play!"

"Looks beautiful!!!"

The app is completely free (no in app purchases, no ads or tracking)."

Doboz DVNA No talking (Only Sounds)

video upload by Demover

"Heyho!

I’m very grateful to my friend ‪@doboz.modular‬ for creating the DVNA with so much dedication and persistence. For me, it’s so addictive that it’s really hard to put down. ^ ^

It’s a chord synth with 12 touch sensitive keys, featuring 4 oscillators, effects, and lots of useful functions.

With this video, I’d like to show you some of the amazing things you can create with it, and I haven’t even demonstrated all of its useful features yet."

See the announcement post here.

Minimal Ambient with Piano, Tape Loop, and Synth Pads | Memorial Delay 2026-05-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A minimal ambient piece where piano sounds, tape loops, and synth pads overlap.

This work is created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CS01, and tape loops.

On the OP-1 field, bit reduction is applied with the TERMINAL effect to a piano loop performed on the Sampler. Additional piano phrases are played by hand and layered into the piece.

The tape loop uses a one-minute endless tape. A pre-recorded piano performance is played back while pitch shifting and micro loops are layered through the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII.

On the CS01, sounds with long attack and release settings are performed. Filtering and reverb through the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY create a synth pad-like texture."

Broken Reverb is Better Reverb (free IRs and samples)

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Get the IRs and Samples here: https://oscillatorsink.gumroad.com/l/...

There's an aesthetic trend in modern effects, especially in ambience effects like reverb and delay, which points towards embracing and accentuating digital imperfection.

It turns out that the glitching, aliasing, distortion and noise that engineers traditionally worked so hard to dial out of gear actually sounds pretty amazing when used creatively and intentionally.

Many FX companies have really embraced this way of working, adding controls to their effects which allow musicians to digitally degrade the sound in wonderful ways - intentionally circuit bending their instruments by design.

Another way, though, to achieve these sounds might be to buy an old, cheap reverb from ebay and circuit bend it. This electronic abuse, forces the unit into leaning into these artifacts whether it wants to or not! The results may be more chaotic, but they might also be even more fun and potentially more affordable.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:20 The Mods
14:35 Processing Beats
21:57 Getting Weird with The Ether
24:54 Zero Input Patching
29:17 The Samples
30:29 The Impulse Responses"

Featuring a circuit bent Yamaha R100, Arturia Microfreak, Leploop Multicassa, SOMA Ether, and Elektron Digitakt.

MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar SN 3191X

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via this eBay listing

'The MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar is a high-quality keyboard synthesizer with 44 keys released in 1980, perfect for creating a wide range of analog sounds. This model features unique inputs and outputs such as CV Out and Trig Out, as well as a pedal input for added control. With features like a pitch wheel, modulation and polysynth controls, aftertouch, and a noise generator, this synthesizer is ideal for musicians looking to explore a wide range of sonic possibilities. Additionally, the included original power supply adds to its collector value for enthusiasts and professionals alike."

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Kawai K5000 — The Legendary Additive Synthesizer From The 90s

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to this demo of the legendary Kawai K5000 — one of the most advanced and unique digital synthesizers of the 1990s.

Released by Kawai Musical Instruments in 1996, the K5000 series became famous for bringing true additive synthesis into a hardware synthesizer with an incredibly deep sound engine and expressive realtime control.

Unlike traditional subtractive synths, the K5000 builds sounds from up to 128 individual harmonics, allowing for evolving textures, shimmering pads, vocal-like formants, metallic atmospheres, and complex cinematic soundscapes that still sound futuristic today.

One of its most iconic features is the powerful formant filter, capable of creating animated spectral movement and organic vocal-style timbres rarely heard in hardware synthesizers.

The K5000 was available in several versions including the K5000S, K5000R, and K5000W workstation, and over the years it has gained cult status among ambient artists, soundtrack composers, experimental musicians, and lovers of deep digital synthesis.

In this video you’ll hear original patches, evolving additive textures, classic 90s digital atmospheres and some factory demo and promotion tracks made the K5000 one of the most underrated synthesizers ever created.
I used the K5000 in the years 1998 - 2010."

Osmose Eagan vs. CE comparison – Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"So I own the original Osmose – bought it used for slightly over 1000 € – and while it's fantastic, sounds very cinematic, dark (see this video [below] • 35 Expressive-E Osmose Presets – Let's Pla... ) and is nothing like any of my other synths … other than does have some problems. Nearly impossible to connect via MPE (especially over a single USB cable), very obscure settings and a sound engine that you need an engineer's degree to even start to understand. So when the CE was announced, I had a question or two 😁

0:00 What the Osmose CE does
7:18 Eagen vs Control-E
11:08 Who is it for?
12:15 Classical Touch
14:13 Price & Availability
14'42" Eagan Updates"

35 Expressive-E Osmose Presets – Let's Play Synths #50

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"The Osmose always gives me tons of ideas and it sounds very cinematic. While doodling with it the other day, I was thinking a lot about the game 'Inside'. So here are 35 Osmose presets accompanied by some 'Inside' scenes."

Genki Instruments Katla #7 | Winterdagen

video upload by Winterdagen

"I'm a huge fan of sawtooth lfos on the filter cutoff. Sometimes for proper rhythmic stuff, sometimes for more freely timed plucks like in this patch.

On Katla it's so easy to add some extra movement to otherwise simply repeating lfo modulation! I turned up the keytracking a bit on the lfos, making each note have their own lfo speed, and I've routed the envelope to the lfo speeds making them go faster as the pad swells in. It's so easy to dial in sounds like this on Katla because every modulation destination has its own bipolar slider, and keytracking has dedicated knobs per parameter you can apply it to. To top the patch off I added a healthy dose of Katla's incredible reverb and added some Katla modulation params."

True Trance Sounds V1 for Zebra 3 by NatLife

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tru...

True Trance Sounds V1 for U-He Zebra 3 - is a first Zebra 3 soundbank by NatLife.

This soundbank have all the most famous sounds from the Trance history, from big Supersaw in 2000s to beautiful Plucks in 90s and more modern Adagio for Strings guitar Lead, like it was used in Tïesto recreation.

But I haven't stoped with only famous Trance sounds, I have used new possibilities of Zebra 3 for creating absolutely new unusual sounds. This library have a big collection of atmospheric Pads & Leads. For recreating the famous Trance sounds of the past I have inspired with a tracks by Tïesto, ATB, Megara & DJ Lee, Plastic Boy(M.I.K.E.), Ralph Fridge and my own ideas.

The soundbank contains 64 U-He Zebra 3 presets & patches, which are:

AAH - 4
Bass - 9
Leads - 17
Modulation Sounds - 2
Pads - 25
Plucks - 4
Synth - 3

TIMELINE:
00:00 Tiësto - Adagio for Strings (NatLife rework)
02:15 Megara & DJ Lee - Human Nature (NatLife rmx)
03:25 ATB - Let U Go (NatLife vision)
04:21 Plastic Boy - Silver Bath (Natlife rev)
05:20 NatLife - Thinking of Montains
06:19 NatLife - Rise Of Me
07:00 Ralph Fridge - Paradise (NatLife rev)"

You Only Think Vintage Synths Sound Better

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie

"So I was playing my Waldorfs, just making some music and looking for inspiration, and a thought came to me... Am I only using my Waldorf XT because I 'like it' not because it's actually better in anyway? While there are so many videos comparing synths online, I keep wondering....WHY? Like, what's the actual goal with this. I personally wonder if there's psychology behind why some can't just move forward and make sound instead of thinking 'I wonder if X makes sounds like Y' when the shortest answer would easily be 'why not just get the X?'. When I think about music I'm often confused by the idea of all this... so maybe ask yourself this.... 'What's your goal'. When you see life as only one constant stream, you cannot go back, only forward, I think so many of the choices I make to create come from that. Rather than compare, rather than spend my time purchasing, why not be content, why not just create....? A question for you today."

Oberheim Matrix 6r unison patches

video upload by Andy Nichol

"Matrix 6r mainly in unison mode, this synth is like a modular in a box, hugely underrated sounds great for pads / strings etc too but just trying to show what this beast is capable of"

Voltage Starved Compression Goodness with Hungry Thumb

video upload by Robots Are Red and Hive Mind Synthesis

"Hungry Thumb, by Modular 4 the Masses.

This is an 8-10hp Voltage Starved Compressor module with additional side chain and EQ.

Thank you to Modular 4 the Masses for providing the module for this video."

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Demo with Kick only
06:58 - Full Drums
09:14 - Plucky Voice
12:00 - Full Mix

HungryThumb is a Eurorack adaptation of a compressor named Engineer's Thumb, typically built as a guitar effect pedal. Juanito built an Engineer's Thumb early in the tin can synth journey, naively replicating the 9V core of the circuit, and then didn't really know what to do with it.

Until they put an 808 kick drum through it. As a kick drum processor, this compressor shines brightly, especially when the Starve settings reduces the core circuitry voltage to 9V and lower. You can get even the purest 808-style kick drum signal, which will be mostly a sine wave, to crunch, clip, gate, fizz and fold. Do you need hardstyle kicks in your modular? This can get you there.

The Engineer's Thumb this circuit is based on uses an LM13700 OTA chip as the adjustable gain portion. These chips are a bit noisy, so an innovation of Engineer's Thumb was to put the gain section in an op amp inverting feedback loop, meaning while the compressor is set to its highest gain, the OTA is set to its lowest gain, and will theoretically be creating less noise. The theory checks out, but I'm not sure how much we Eurorack people care about noise floor.

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Seventies Synth Songs on the Novation Peak (with free soundbank)

video upload by TheGuacamoleXplosion

"Partial covers of synth-focused tracks from each year of the 1970s on the Novation Peak. No talking.

All synth sounds (including most electronic drum sounds) in this video are pure Novation Peak: Presets created from scratch, recorded directly through RME audio interfaces into Cubase, with no track effects added to any of the Peak tracks, not even EQ or panning (only exceptions: on Autobahn, the cluster Vocoder is two tracks hard-panned in the DAW; and the bass on the final part has a bit of treble shelved off with the Cubase stock EQ).

The soundbank for the Novation Peak (should also be compatible with the Novation Summit) as well as the individual sounds and the 1 User Wavetable I used in the “AnimAutobahn” faux vocoder patches can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

00:00 - Intro: Autobahn, Part C
02:57 - 1970: Emerson, Lake & Palmer — Lucky Man
04:22 - 1971: The Who — Won’t Get Fooled Again
05:17 - 1972: Hot Butter — Popcorn
06:52 - 1973: Pink Floyd — Any Colour You Like
08:13 - 1973: Pink Floyd — On The Run
09:58 - 1974: Kraftwerk — Autobahn (Parts A & B)
13:47 - 1975: Pink Floyd — Welcome To The Machine
17:46 - 1976: Jean Michel Jarre — Oxygène (Part IV)
19:34 - 1977: Weather Report — Birdland
20:15 - 1978: Parliament — Flash Light
22:21 - 1979: Supertramp — Child Of Vision
24:40 - Outro: Autobahn, Part D"

Turning the Perkons HD-01 Into a Drone Synth

video upload by Mark Cee

"Drone sounds never really appealed to me until I started studying textures. Over time I became drawn to the idea — and to the tools used to compose this way. What I didn't realize is that I've had a very capable drone synth right under my nose for the last 3 years.
The Perkons HD-01 is usually known as a drum machine, but each voice is so much more which makes it great for sustained, evolving textures. I tuned each voice and sent it all through my Meris Mercury X for reverb. I couldn't help adding a few notes from the OP-1 Field on top. After that I just jammed and was reminded how the simplicity of an instrument like this never grows old. It's been my buddy since the day it was released and still brings me a lot of joy to this day."

#Superbooth | Melancholytron, a synth that tells stories

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Allard Krijger and FRAKNoise introduces us to the Melancholytron, a synthesizer that accompanies an illustrated book about melancholy, an emotional state that has been a staple of art and creativity since time immemorial. This sample-based instrument features multi-sample sounds with an unstable, darker character and controls that reflect emotional states and dimensions instead of the usual technical terms like resonance, cutoff frequency, etc.

To find out more, please visit https://melancholytron.com"

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