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Friday, July 03, 2026

7/1/26 Roland TR-909 & RE-201 + ElectroComp EML 400/401 + SDS1 + Dukane 2a76 + MIDIVERB 2 + CXM 1978


video upload by Cfpp0

"This video is shot at a more revealing angle than usual, to document the setup before we change it. When we added an EML 400/401 to our EML 200, we made custom shelves to line the three panels up on a table. But we got a great deal on a second EML 200 during the pandemic, so that got installed on a metal shelf over the first EML 200. The studio kept growing over the years, with lots of revisions on how it is all arranged, but the EML 400/401 hasn’t moved an inch. I never liked this hockey stick configuration and have always felt the EML 400/401 is a bit underutilized. This summer we’ve decided to move the 400 above the 401, creating a big EML block, so that the 400 is closer to the 200s, to the Buchla system, and so it’s easier to reach everything at once.

Anyways, the point of this patch was to use V1 on the right set of stages to reset the left set of stages. It’s a fun trick because you can control when and how often you want to reset the sequence using the sliders. The TR-909 is externally clocked by ALM Pamela’s New Workout at 130bpm. The kick and rim shot are saturated by the Dukane 2a76. The snare sound is the Simmons SDS1, triggered by the rim shot trigger output on the 909. The EML 401 filter is in high pass mode. At 0:43 I drop the kick, unmute the clap and hats, and turn off the voltage control of the envelope, which makes it sound like a goose. At 1:13 I change the TR-909 pattern and switch the routing of the lower voltages on the 400, from V4 to V3 and from V3 to V4."

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Cabaret Voltaire - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)


video upload by KEXP

Some synth spotting with Cabaret Voltaire. You might recognize Benge of Memetune Studio, and Tara Busch of I Speak Machine.

"http://KEXP.ORG presents Cabaret Voltaire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2026.

Songs:
24-24 00:30
Landslide 05:26
Spies In the Wires 08:44
Nag Nag Nag 13:39
Sensoria 18:20

Stephen(Mal) Mallinder - Vocals, Synths
Benge Edwards - Drums
Tara Busch - Synths
Eric Random - Guitar, Synths
Dan Conway - Visuals, LD

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Emma Juncosa & Ettie Wahl
Editor: Carlos Cruz

https://cabaretvoltaire.bandcamp.com
http://kexp.org"

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Akai Introduces MPC Key 37 G2 & MPC One G2


video uploads by Akai Professional

"Two ways to create. One MPC mindset. https://inmusic.to/5n8b3m62

The MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 introduce a new generation of standalone MPCs built around the same core idea: faster workflows and bigger creative potential. Both devices are powered by MPC3 and a new G2 eight-core processor, delivering significantly increased performance for larger sessions, faster load times, expanded track counts, and deeper plugin usage.

For beatmakers and producers who want the classic MPC feel in a compact desktop unit, MPC One G2 delivers next generation standalone power, MPC3’s modern track and arrangement tools, and USB-C hybrid connectivity—making it the most capable and future proof entry point into the MPC standalone ecosystem. https://inmusic.to/2p87e2nv

For producers and players who write on keys but want the speed and focus of an MPC workflow, MPC Key 37 G2 delivers next-generation standalone power, MPC3’s modern track and arrangement tools, and one-cable USB-C studio connectivity in a compact production keyboard that eliminates the laptop dependency. https://inmusic.to/yckvp6ef

Together, they represent two approaches to the same creative system. Whether you start on pads or keys both deliver a complete, modern MPC experience built to create, arrange, and finish music in one place, with the flexibility to plug into your studio setup when needed."

MPC One G2 vs MPC Key 37 G2 // & OS 3.9’s Wild New Oscillators // MPC G2 Review

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:35 Layout 2:00 Pads 2:25 Colorway 2:45 8 core CPU 3:15 RAM 3:35 Storage 4:05 I/O 4:25 USB C news 5:05 Pro pack? 5:40 OS 3.9 Features 6:00 Oscillators 6:20 Osc expansion 7:20 Osc overview 8:15 Osc in a pad 8:35 Osc layers 8:55 Osc types 10:55 FM/RM 12:50 Wavetables 13:30 User waves 13:50 Mod matrix 15:00 Arranger news 16:10 Insert clip row 16:30 Misc new 16:50 Pros & cons 19:30 G2 One vs 37 21:35 Outro



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Monday, June 15, 2026

ASM Leviasynth: The Most Ambitious Synth of 2026?


video upload by Starsky Carr

"So much more than a DX7 on steroids. In this hands-on walkthrough I program the Leviasynth from scratch to show what Ashun Sound Machines' 16-voice hybrid synth (the long-awaited Hydrasynth successor) can really do: 8 oscillators per voice, 144 algorithms, 7 modulation types, I even demo wavetable-style tones, deep DHDSR envelopes and that gorgeous new analog filter.

I'll show you how it sounds, how it's built and exactly how to start programming it — from a classic Prophet-5 patch to dirty FM basses, glassy vintage-digital pads and modular-style generative patches. By the end you'll understand the workflow and whether the Leviasynth deserves a place at the centre of your studio.

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🎹 ABOUT THE LEVIASYNTH
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The ASM Leviasynth is a 16-voice, 8-oscillator algorithmic hybrid synthesizer from Ashun Sound Machines — the team behind the Hydrasynth. It pairs an advanced digital engine (144 algorithms, 7 synthesis types, 300+ waveforms, FM, phase distortion, phase modulation, pulse-width modulation and sync) with a brand-new pure analog 4-pole resonant filter featuring custom pre-drive saturation. Add 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, a deep mod matrix, a 3-track sequencer, arpeggiator, Polytouch polyphonic-aftertouch keybed and ribbon controller, and you have one of the most powerful synths released in years. Available in keyboard and desktop versions."

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⏱ CHAPTERS
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00:00 Intro — tracking shots & first sounds
00:32 First impressions & build quality
01:14 Spec overview: 16 voices, filters, envelopes & FX
02:37 The heart of it: a DX7 on steroids

Behringer JT-2 Demo: 15 Patches for Ambient and Techno


video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Quick Overview
1:43 Afterlife Lead
2:28 Dark Wave Bass
3:17 IDM Triangled Lead
4:18 Noisy Arp Cross Mod
5:51 Electro Pulse (short envelopes)
6:51 EBM Bass
7:46 Console Pulse Lead
8:05 Paraphonic Magic
9:34 Killah Bass
9:48 Indie-Cade
10:39 7th Pad
11:36 Psy Alert (FX)
12:06 Kick Bass
12:19 Sonar Noise
13:12 Bubbles
14:20 Paraphonic Outro

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"Behringer JT-2: My 2 Cents
With all the available 'heavily-inspired-but-not-clones' from Behringer, I’m starting to wonder when the company will introduce original synths again. Anyhow... This time, I’m taking a closer look at the Behringer JT-2, a paraphonic synth inspired by Roland’s Jupiter-8. It comes in similar colours but certainly doesn’t carry over the visual aesthetics of the '80s flagship synth. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as Behringer can keep costs down by using one chassis for a plethora of different models. At a budget-friendly price point, you get a lot of synth in a unit that doesn’t take up too much valuable studio real estate, either. But first things first...

3 Reasons Why Random Voltages are ACE!! // RANDOM8 from Mylar Melodies & Befaco


video upload by DivKid

"Here's a 3 patches series video that distils down many of the reasons I think random voltages are ace to just 3 examples. It's also a bit of a quick demo of the fantastic new RANDOM8, your new random mate from your pal and mine Mylar Melodies (and Befaco)."

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Hello & previews
00:50 What is Random8 & what are we doing here?

3 PATCHES WITH INCREASING AMOUNTS OF RANDOM
Patch 1 // Random for people that don’t like random (fools!)
02:58 Adding exciting movement to basic synth voices
Patch 2 // Looping random for melodies & riffs
07:17 Looping melodies & modulation for techno jams
Patch 3 // Embrace the random - let the random enter you, be you, surround you
14:54 Generative ambient Krell

THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED BY ANYONE I was sent the module by Mylar Melodies & Befaco to use as I like but they did not pay for, or have any say in this video. Any questions as always, just ask, clarity is always best."

A demo of RANDOM8: The world's most random module?

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a demo of RANDOM8 (which is out now!) - it gives you 8 stepped or smooth random voltages in 8HP, with per channel looping & attenuator controls, pitch quantiser & more. It's designed to make your modular sound more alive & I designed it in collaboration with Befaco. First I'll explain it (2:33), then we'll Rings in to Clouds it (17:07), then we'll make drums and techno with it (27:42).

I managed to forget to show you how to reset channels to default settings! Just hold the channel button(s) down for 5 seconds. To reset all 8 channels, hold the top and bottom channels for 5 seconds."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - What is RANDOM8?
02:33 - Basic Looping & Evolving
05:35 - Menu Options Summary
06:30 - How to Enter & Edit Menus
07:06 - Steps Menu

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Fibrillomicina (Instrumental version). Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder


video upload by Davide Micheli

"This is the instrumental version of the song 'Fibrillomicina.'
I love electronic music and compose and produce it in my studio.
I love both vintage and modern electronic instruments. In this song, I used modern synthesizers.

--The instruments I used are:
--GRP-A4 synthesizer for the automatic bass
--GRP synthesizer vocoder V22 for robotic voice part
--Moog VoyagerXL for solist part
--Oberheim OBX-8 for solist and pad parts
--Waldorf Quantum for solist part
--Nord Grand for piano part
--Solina String Machine for pad
--Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 for hypnotic percussions
--ANTELOPE Orion 32+ Gen 3 as audio interface
--SOLID STATE LOGIC Sigma Delta for summing all analog audio traces
--Steinberg Cubase 15 as DAW and Wave lab 13 for final mastering

Enjoy the song!
This is a pre-release. The official release is on the 26 of June on the main web platforms of music distribution. The release page will be: https://music.imusician.pro/a/1cGcLeZq"

Fibrillomicina (Voice version) Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Erica Synths Resonant Filterbank Sound Demo


video upload by Erica Synths

"Performance and studio-ready analog stereo filterbank with ten bandpass filters and extensive feedback loop and stereo panning options. 9 takes with different instruments feeding the Filterbank.

Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 "Something Sweet" / RES FB in CLOCK mode processing Bullfrog Drums synth pattern.
01:24 - Take 2 "Something Rough" / RES FB in FILTERBANK mode processing Hexdrums with resonance pushed to the max!
03:00 - Take 3 "Kalimboss" / KORG Kalimba resonating with RES FB in FILTERBANK mode.
04:33 - Take 4 "Stereo Fam" / MOOG DFAM processed with the RES FB in clock mode with a lot of SPREAD therefore adding a lot of "stereo space".
06:01 - Take 5 "Organ Time" / RES FB in CLOCK mode adding subtle stereo modulation to the DX7.
07:41 - Take 6 "Auto Bass" / RES FB in DYNAMIC EQ mode with extreme feedback settings generating bassline for the TR-505.
09:16 - Take 7 "Noisebox" / Droning with MC-303 and RES FB in VCF mode
11:33 - Take 8 "Bass n Drum" / Adding "weight" to the TORSO S-4 with RES FB in the Dynamic mode
13:24 - Take 9 "Doomscroller" / Processing bass guitar with Eearthquaker Overdrive pedal and RES FB in DYNAMIC EQ mode. Footswitch is used to bypass the RES FB."

Granular Synthesis - And Why the Beetlecrab Tempera Sends It Sideways


video upload by Bleeps and Boops

"Shiny studio thing time... The Beetlecrab Tempera is really unique amongst all the hardware granular synths on the market right now - but is it the cure for your GAS?

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - A Brief Explanation of Granular Synthesis
3:24 - 'Traditional' Granular Synthesis with the Waldorf Iridium
7:47 - Why the Tempera Is Different (demo 1)
13:51 - Musical sources (demo 2)
14:55 - Live Recording (demo 3)
17:36 - All samples all the time (demo 4)
20:45 - Final Thoughts

As ever, thanks so much for watching - hopefully you find this useful and please do comment/like/subscribe for more of this!"

Monday, May 25, 2026

Backrooms Inspired Sound Design with Omnisphere 3 and Vulture Culture’s Legendary Synths


video upload by Keith Crosley

"We’re noclipping into liminal sonic realms, doing some Omnisphere 3 patches inspired by the Backrooms… and using Vulture Culture’s “Legendary Synths” sample library that I’ve converted to O3 multisampled soundsources! We’ll talky talky talky about liminal ambient inspirations, some of my favorite sound design tricks, and a few of the more unusual effects in Omnisphere. So grab your low-proximity magnetic distortion system and get ready for an ANALOG-HORROR-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!

-- MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO --
🎹 Vulture Culture Legendary Synths Collections: https://vultureculture.live/collectio..."

You can find wavetables and additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

─── CHAPTERS ───
00:00 Why Sound Design for the Backrooms (A24 Film + Kane Parsons)
01:02 What This Video Uses: Omnisphere 3 + Vulture Culture's Legendary Synths Vol. 1 & 2
02:14 Why Omnisphere 3's New Effects Are Perfect for Analog Horror
03:07 Pre-Built Patch Walkthrough: Noisemaker, Film Projector & Spring Reverb
03:48 The JX-10 "Mays Pad" + Wavestation Tape Splice Sound

Sunday, April 26, 2026

SynthFest France 2026 Presentations


video uploads by SynthFest France

Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles. You can also use the center left right player controls to skip through videos once started.

Playlist:

1. Sequential Fourm - Chris Calcutt | SynthFest France 2026
2. Oberheim TEO-5 - Chris Calcutt | SynthFest France 2026
3. Fred'S Lab Manatee | SynthFest France 2026
4. Morphor Echon 6 | SynthFest France 2026
5. SynthR | SynthFest France 2026
6. Kodamo Mask1 EX MK2 - Cutting Edge | SynthFest France 2026
7. Kiviak Instruments WoFi | SynthFest France 2026
8. Korg Kronos 3 - Michel Deuchst - Kurt Ader - Michael Geyre | SynthFest France 2026
9. Yamaha MODX M8 - Cyril Colom - Didier Davidas | SynthFest France 2026
10. Larix Elektro | SynthFest France 2026
11. PPG Modulars - Liquid Sky Eurorack case - Paulee Alex Box | SynthFest France 2026
12. SynTesla 5U Systems first demo | SynthFest France 2026
13. XOR Electronics NerdSEQ | SynthFest France 2026
14. Theresyn - Cynthia Caubisens - Nori Ubukata | SynthFest France 2026
15. Roland TR-1000 | SynthFest France 2026
16. Eowave Portail & Redondance | SynthFest France 2026
17. Embodme Erae 2 | SynthFest France 2026
18. FCPRO.Audio Mixthesizer - Matrix - Sumpressor | SynthFest France 2026
19. ACE Studio 2.0 - AI | SynthFest France 2026
20. BEATSURFING | SynthFest France 2026
21. BLEASS | SynthFest France 2026
22. Heritage Modular - Heritage Synthesizers - Live coding | SynthFest France 2026
23. Bitwig Studio & Bitwig Connect | SynthFest France 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

151 Analog Presets for TAL-J-8X | Analog Octane X | a Sonic Cookbook


video upload by Solidtrax and TAL Software

"A Sonic Cookbook: 151 Custom Recipes for TAL-J-8X. Analog, warm and full of character - new sounds for ‪@talsoftware‬ TAL-J-8X. Designed for ambient, cinematic, techno, EDM, house, IDM, trance and more.

All sounds in this video are sourced directly from TAL-J-X8 and make use of the onboard effects (eq/delay/reverb). Apart from very slight limiting no external EQ, compression or other processing has been applied. All is created in ‪@bitwig‬ Studio 6

Get the sounds - with intro offer and 13 free skins - here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/analog-o...

Get the excellent TAL-J-8X - with intro offer as well - here: https://tal-software.com/products/tal..."

Saturday, April 18, 2026

He Compared Elektron's Sampler So You Don’t Have To


video upload by EZBOT

"I’ve spent countless hours mastering these machines, and I’ve condensed much of that knowledge into the definitive Elektron Sampler Guide. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next studio centerpiece, this video covers it all: technical specs, storage limits, audio character, and the real-world learning curve. I’m also sharing specific tips, tricks, and live performance workflows for each device. If you want a masterclass in the Elektron ecosystem in one sitting, this is it."

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

00:00 Why compare them?
00:01:39 The Three Boxes
00:02:33 Live Performance
00:07:41 Specs and Storage
00:13:15 Audio Quality + Learning Curve
00:29:17 The Sampling Process
00:40:17 Which Box Is For You?
00:44:17 My Opinion..

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Sequential DrumTraks 12-Voice Drum Machine (Serviced) SN 06298 w/ Original Box

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

"One of the earliest MIDI capable drum machines, the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks is punchy, unique, and will integrate effortlessly into a contemporary studio. The sound of this thing is fantastic, with 13 8-bit sample based drum sounds and a powerful pattern sequencer. This drum machine is fully tested and in great working condition. Serial No. 06298"

Monday, March 23, 2026

Sequential FOURM vs Prophet 5


video upload by Starsky Carr

"Is the Sequential FOURM effectively a "Prophet 4"? In this deep-dive comparison, I put Sequential’s compact powerhouse up against the legendary Prophet 5 to see how closely it recreates that iconic vintage DNA.

While the FORUM shares a strikingly intuitive Prophet-style interface—complete with dual oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, and a dedicated polymod section—it also brings modern innovations to the table that the original Prophet simply can’t match.

We’ll explore the sonic character of the FORUM’s SSI chips, which act as modern recreations of the warm, fuzzy SSM chips found in the original Prophet 5 Rev 1 and Rev 2. By recreating classic factory patches side-by-side, we reveal the subtle differences in envelope behavior and modulation flexibility between these two analog beasts.

🎹 What’s Covered:
• The "Prophet 4" Factor: Comparing the interface, layout, and "familiar" feel of both synths.
• SSI vs. SSM vs. Curtis: Breaking down the filter and oscillator chips that define their warmth and grit.
• Modern Upgrades: Exploring the FORUM’s Poly Aftertouch, built-in arpeggiator, and digital clock sync.
• The Feedback Circuit: A demo of the FORUM's unique feedback loop that adds "MiniMoog-style" grit and prevents bass loss at high resonance—something the Prophet 5 famously struggles with.
• Patch Recreation: A side-by-side listening test of 8 classic patches to hear the real-world sonic differences.

🔗 Stay Connected:
• Exclusive Patches & Samples: Join the community on Patreon for the custom banks used in this video!
• Shop Sound Banks: Visit StarkeyCar.com for professional patches, tutorials, and freebies.
• Socials: Check out my Instagram for more gear shots and studio updates."

⏱️ Timestamps:
• 00:00 – Intro: Single Voice vs. Polyphonic Power
• 00:46 – Interface & Layout Comparison
• 01:23 – The Tech Specs: SSI Chips & Analog VCAs
• 03:08 – Side-by-Side Patch Recreations
• 04:05 – Analyzing Envelope & Drop-off Differences
• 04:40 – PolyMod of the pulse width
• 07:54 – Modulation & Polymod Limitations
• 11:37 – Beyond the Prophet: Feedback & Resonance
• 13:50 – Poly Aftertouch Demo
• 14:20 – Build Quality & Final Verdict

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Extraordinary EMS Synthi 100


video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at an incrediblY rare synthesizer from 1971.

Enormous thanks to the Townshend Studio and the University of West London for this opportunity.

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/study-fac...

Malcolm Clarke demonstrates the Synthi 100 sequencer as discussed in the video: [below]

0:00 Intro Performance
2:31 History of EMS
12:22 Music Interlude 1
13:46 Guided Tour of the Synthi 100
19:16 Music Interlude 2
21:48 The Vocoder 5000
24:59 The Digital Sequencer
25:49 The Townshend Studio
26:48 Summary & Thanks
27:36 Patreon Outro Performance"

The New Sound Of Music - 1979 - (Full Documentary) (BEATS T.V)

video upload by BEATS TV

Sunday, March 08, 2026

A Modern Jupiter? Can the UDO SUPER 8 Fulfill the Same Role as a Vintage Jupiter 8?


video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 Jungle Massiiive
3:09 Super 8 Superpowers
9:07 Analog Drift
13:41 Playing round with some tones
19:21 Filter modulation
21:13 Envelopes
21:50 Making a nice pad
24:18 Cross Mod
26:11 Sync

"Is the UDO Super 8 the modern equivalent of the legendary Roland Jupiter-8? Or does the original analog icon still reign supreme? Or was this just an elaborate excuse for me to get the Jupiter 8 on camera :)

In this video I put the UDO Super 8 and Roland Jupiter-8 head-to-head to see how close modern synth design can get to one of the most iconic polysynths ever made. Forget nostalgia for a moment — what happens when you simply listen to them as two instruments?

We explore the sound, architecture, features, modulation, oscillators, filters, and overall character of both synths to answer the question many synth players are asking:
Can a modern hybrid synth compete with one of the greatest analog synths ever built?

The Super 8 clearly takes inspiration from the Jupiter-8, but it also introduces modern features and flexibility that vintage synths simply didn’t have. So which one would you choose in your studio?

By the end of the video we compare:

Raw sound and tone
Oscillator character
Filters and modulation
Modern workflow vs vintage simplicity
Features and flexibility
And finally… the price difference that might surprise you

Whether you're into vintage synths, modern analog hybrids, classic Roland gear, or cutting-edge instruments like the UDO Super 8, this comparison will give you a clear idea of what each synth does best."

Thursday, March 05, 2026

RetroSound Studio Tour: Vintage Hardware Sampler from the 80s


video upload by RetroSound

"RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Hardware Sampler from the 1980s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore legendary vintage hardware samplers that shaped early digital music production. From professional 8-bit and 12-bit studio machines to iconic toy sampling keyboards, these instruments defined the sound of 1980s electronic music, hip-hop, experimental, and synth-based production.

The E-mu Emulator II became one of the most iconic 8-bit samplers ever produced, known for its warm analog filters and unmistakable character. The E-mu Emax brought professional sampling to more studios with its gritty 12-bit sound. The PPG Waveterm, paired with the PPG Wave system, represents one of the earliest digital sampling and wavetable workstations in synthesizer history.

On the experimental side, the Casio SK-1 and Yamaha VSS-200 introduced affordable lo-fi sampling to a generation of musicians, becoming cult classics for their crunchy digital tone and creative limitations.

These vintage samplers shaped genres such as synth-pop, early hip-hop, industrial, experimental electronic music, ambient, and film scoring. Today, they remain highly sought after by producers and collectors researching vintage hardware samplers, 80s sampling technology, Emulator II sound, Emax workflow, PPG Waveterm history, and lo-fi sampling keyboards.

If you are interested in classic digital sampling, early electronic music production, or rare retro studio gear, this RetroSound Studio episode offers an in-depth look at some of the most influential samplers ever built."

The Vintage Sampler:
0:07 E-MU Emulator II
4:43 E-MU Emax SE
8:38 PPG Waveterm A
11:20 KORG DSS-1
11:57 CASIO SK-1
13:03 YAMAHA VSS-200

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Novation Introduces New Launch Control


Meet The NEW Launch Control: What does it do? video upload by Novation

Find out more about Launch Control - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...
Discover the Launch Control range - https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont...
Explore Launch Control XL - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...

Watch our livestream feature dive walkthrough for the new Launch Control - [BELOW] News Story - https://bit.ly/_Discover_The_NEW_Laun...

"We’re excited to unveil the latest generation of our most compact control surface, Launch Control 3 - available to order now. This video gives you an overview of everything our new Launch Control can do for you and your unique workflow.

Our new controller packs the most powerful features of Launch Control XL 3 into a smaller footprint and is perfect for adding an extra layer of tactile control to any studio or stage setup. Launch Control is a compact and highly portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a new OLED display.

Launch Control comes bundled with studio-grade software to get you started. Ableton Live Lite lets you record, launch and perform, while Cubase LE is ideal for songwriting and production projects. You also receive a selection of plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio and Output.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing the new Launch Control
00:24 - Launch Control Feature Overview
00:55 - Launch Control's DAW Integration
01:17 - Launch Control's DAW Control and Mixer Features
01:53 - Launch Control's Hardware Integration
02:08 - Launch Control's Custom Modes
02:19 - Launch Control: The DAW, Plugin, and Hardware Control Surface"

Launch Control | Everything you need to know | Livestream

video upload by Novation

Novation Launch Control MK3 // Here's what's new // Review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

"TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Screen 2:20 Encoders 3:10 RGB LEDs 3:45 vs XL MK3 4:30 Build 5:20 I/O 6:25 DAWs 6:45 HUI (Reaper) 7:10 Ableton 8:55 User modes 9:55 Components 11:35 Synth params 13:50 Write an app! 15:00 Motion rec 16:05 Morph 16:30 Random 18:10 Setup 19:20 Settings 20:00 Pros & cons"



"Launch Control is a compact and portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a crisp OLED display.

Key features

16 endless encoders
Eight assignable buttons
MIDI routing via USB and 5-pin DIN
Store up to seven Custom Modes

The Creative Control Surface
Get hands on with your DAW, plugins, and hardware from a portable-yet-powerful controller with 16 endless rotary encoders; eight assignable buttons; and a crisp OLED display for essential info. Mix and sculpt sounds right out the box, and create up to seven Custom Modes to fit your specific workflow in the studio or on stage.

16 endless encoders
Launch Control’s smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders each feature a dedicated RGB LED that indicates its relative value. Pan tracks, adjust sends, or do anything else you want via Custom Modes — all with adjustable response curves."

You can find additional details at Novation.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Eliane Radigue Has Passed Away


Eliane Radigue - IMA Portrait documentary video upload by straypixel



Pictured: 1st image of Eliane Radigue on Discogs

Video description:

"Eliane Radigue

Her life journey has been remarkable. At the end of the fifties, she studied in Paris with musique concrète pioneers Pierre Schaeffer and Pierre Henry, whom she also assisted, notably for the premiere of L'Apocalypse de Jean. During the sixties she began composing with primitive electronics (feedback and asynchronous tape loops), but found little recognition for her research in France.

In New York in the early seventies, she found understanding and emulation, exploring emerging minimalism with James Tenney, Charlemagne Palestine, Phillip Glass, John Gibson, and Steve Reich. Her absolute allegiance to electronic sounds began during this period. Since then she has composed on the best synthesizers of the time: Buchla, Moog, Serge, and then ARP, which would become her fetish instrument. She collaborated with Robert Ashley, who sang on Les Chants de Milarepa. She has composed about two dozen works, which she has presented and continues to present at numerous prestigious venues and festivals in the United States and Europe.

In 2004, upon Kasper Toeplitz´s request, she started instrumental compositions for one or more performers, with whom she works in a close collaboration during the compositional process. This work gets quickly focused on pure acoustic sounds, in an incredibly delicate timbral way, which extends, without aesthetic rupture, her electronic work. Notably between 2004 and 2009, she completed a cycle in three parts 'Naldjorlak', for Charles Curtis on cello, Carol Robinson and Bruno Martinez on basset horns. She has now stopped her electronic work."

Emmanuel Holterbach (Translation Leslie Stuck)"


The following is a collection of some of her works:



Playlist:

1. Eliane Radigue | Feedback Works 1969-1970 [2012, Full Album]
2. Éliane Radigue - Opus 17 (1969) (Full Album)
3. Eliane Radigue – Vice - Versa, Etc (1970) (Drone / Experimental) [Full Album]
4. Eliane Radigue ‎– Chry-ptus (1971) (Drone / Experimental) [Full Album]
5. Eliane Radigue - Biogenesis, 1973
6. Eliane Radigue - Arthesis, 1973
7. Eliane Radigue - Songs Of Milarepa (1983) / Drone / [Tibetan Buddhist influence]
8. ELIANE RADIGUE : "Jetsun Mila" - 1986 [Tibetan Buddhist influence]
9. OCCAM DELTA XIII - Eliane Radigue

"In Buddhism, the number 9 signifies spiritual completion, ultimate enlightenment, and the highest level of consciousness (the ninth consciousness, or Buddha nature). It represents the culmination of the path to Nirvana, the 9 virtues of the Buddha, and is often associated with auspiciousness, progress, and the 9 states of delusion (nine worlds)."

Some history on Eliane Radigue via Wikipidia:

"Radigue was born in a modest family of merchants and raised in Paris at Les Halles.[5] She later married the French-born American artist Arman with whom she lived in Nice while raising their three children, before returning to Paris in 1967. She had studied piano and was already composing before hearing a broadcast by the founder of musique concrète Pierre Schaeffer. She soon met him, and in the early '50s became his student, working periodically at the Studio d'Essai during visits to Paris. In the early 1960s, she was assistant to Pierre Henry, creating some of the sounds which appeared in his works.[6] As her own work matured, Schaeffer and Henry felt that her use of microphone feedback and long tape loops (as heard in Vice-Versa and Feedback Works 1969-1970) was moving away from their ideals, though her practice was still related to their methods.

Radigue's death was announced on February 24, 2026. Her cause of death was not stated.[7][8]

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