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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Introducing Osmose CE



video uploads by Expressive E

Playlist:

1. Introducing Osmose CE — Trailer
2. Osmose CE - The New Generation Of MIDI Controllers
3. Osmose CE — Overview
4. Osmose CE — DAW Control with Ableton Live
5. Osmose CE — DAW Control with Cubase
6. Osmose CE — DAW Control with Logic Pro

Osmose CE // A MIDI Keyboard That Feels Alive // Review & Tutorial

video upload by loopop

Press release follows:

Heritage Modular - Heritage Synthesizers - Live coding | SynthFest France 2026


video upload by SynthFest France

YouTube is doing its annoying voiceover auto-dubbing on my end. You can enable CC on the bottom of the player and you can mute the sound if you want. You can find the full playlist of SynthFest France 2026 Presentations here.

"Discover the latest evolutions of Heritage Modular, the polyphonic modular synthesizer with presets, with "Delicate Shadows": keyboard, Erae 2, and live coding reveal its multitimbral richness.

As with any creative endeavor, in the beginning, there is nothing… Then comes the encounter of an idea or two, or three, with the machine, THE machine, THE synthesizer that fills your sonic space with its rich sounds.

The moonlit night reveals 'delicate shadows,' like the harmonics of the Heritage Modular's sounds. From this, the track 'Delicate Shadows' was born, to expand the dimensions of the synthesizer itself, to fill the space of a room, if only for a few minutes.

It is the combination of three areas of expertise that allowed this music to come into being: the composition of a gentle, almost melancholic melody; the mastery of the code that makes the speaker diaphragms vibrate; and the electronic design that carries the electrical signal through the circuits, allowing it to vibrate freely.

Website: https://www.heritagesynthesizers.fr/

Copyright Association SynthFest France - All rights reserved."

Friday, April 24, 2026

AnalogFX Larynx Keyboard Synthesizer Incoming



via AnalogFX

Priced at €1.032,23 €929,00

"This item will be released 2026-09-01.

Larynx is a monophonic semi-modular analog performance synthesizer with a 37-key aftertouch keyboard, MPE support, and a unique triple-filter architecture inspired by the legendary Synton Syrinx. Designed for expressive sound design, Eurorack integration, and hands-on performance.

Limited First Batch – 50 Units Only

Shipping from September
Includes 10% early adopter discount

Inspired by a Rare Voice

Built on the foundation of the SER-2020, Larynx continues the legacy of the Synton Syrinx—an instrument known for its vocal, organic sound.

Reimagined for modern musicians, Larynx combines vintage character with performance-focused control and modular flexibility.

Built to Be Played

37-key keybed with aftertouch
Touch’n’Bend performance control
Real-time modulation across the entire signal path
From subtle pressure to aggressive modulation, Larynx translates touch directly into sound.

Every gesture becomes sound.

Organic. Vocal. Alive.

Oscillators
CEM3340-based VCOs delivering warmth and stability

Filters
Triple CEM3350 architecture enabling vocal, formant-like shaping

Character
From deep bass to expressive, evolving textures

The combination of classic oscillator design and a unique triple-filter structure allows Larynx to move beyond traditional subtractive synthesis—into something more organic, more dynamic, more alive.

Modular Without Limits

CV inputs and outputs
Eurorack compatibility
Flexible routing
Integrate seamlessly with Eurorack or use Larynx as a powerful standalone voice.
A performance instrument that expands into your modular world.

More Than a Synth

Designed for expression, not presets
Inspired by rare, character-rich instruments
Built in limited batches for serious musicians
For Those Who Go Deeper

Larynx is built for musicians who want more than presets — for those who shape sound, perform with intent, and seek an instrument with a voice of its own."

Thursday, April 23, 2026

UDO DMNO: Brilliant, but needs explaining


video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the new DMNO synthesizer from UDO, specifically about what it is and more importantly, what it isn't!

0:00 Intro
1:20 It's a....molysynth
2:59 Demo 1: House Atreides
3:56 How to play it
6:00 Demo 2: Space Trousers
7:13 Understanding sound design
8:50 Demo 3: Block Game
10:31 Who it's for, who it's not
13:00 Outro Patron Jam

Thanks to UDO & thanks to my Patrons for their ongoing support"

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sound design and track walkthrough with UDO DMNO


video upload by Martin Stürtzer

"Hello and welcome to an extended sound design session with the UDO DMNO synthesizer. In this video I show the workflow of this duo-timbral hybrid analog / digital synth and design four sounds from the init patch. I use the new sounds to record a new ambient track to demonstrate the musical context, in which I use the instrument.

All music was created by a (cat assisted) human. No AI tools were involved in the production of the music and artwork.

🔔 For exclusive music releases, production walkthroughs and more please consider visiting my Patreon page. Your support is very much appreciated.
/ martinstuertzer"

00:00 Intro
01:33 Pad 1
15:11 Bass
24:22 Sequence
35:14 Pad 2
12:00 Result

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Distopian CyberFuture for Baby Audio Atoms (new custom presets)


video upload by NatLife Sounds

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

Distopian CyberFuture for Baby Audio Atoms synthesizer - it's a collection of another dimension sounds from NatLife.

Even if it's still physical modeling synth, I tried to make something different and musical.

With a 64 distopian future presets, you can bring your music with fully unusual scene. This sounds can fit such genres like Synthwave, Cyberpunk, Game & Cinema sound design, Ambient, Space music and Chill Out. Of course, this doesn't stop you from using these presets in other styles.

The library contains 64 Baby Audio Atoms presets & patches, which are:

ARP - 4
Bassline - 8
FX - 5
Key - 1
Lead - 9
NL - 1
Pad - 12
Pluck - 3
Sequence - 7
Synth - 14

With this collection of sounds, find something completely unique and unlike anything else."

Vongon Replay Polyphonic Synthesizer with Multi-mode Arpeggiator in Black.

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via this eBay listing

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Moog Muse: 64 Retro Cinematic Ambient Presets. Sound Demo


video upload by Anton Anru

🌃 'Echoes Of Machines' is a collection of 64 atmospheric cinematic presets for Moog Muse.
🗂 It includes: 19 Keys, 9 Leads, 5 Pads, 9 Strings, 12 Synths, 4 Drones, and 6 Textures.
📺 The soundset draws inspiration from sci-fi movies, cinematic soundtracks, dystopian worlds, urban landscapes, retro electronica, noise ambient albums, experimental modern art, and contemporary sound design.
📼 Built around the concept of imperfection, the collection blends gritty, lo-fi textures with constantly shifting timbres shaped through deep modulation.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/muse...

📻 The timbral range is wide and diverse, covering dark, noisy, lo-fi, warm, deep, retro/vintage, melancholic, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping textures.

🎛 All patches are Velocity-sensitive. The ModWheel enhances expressiveness by adding motion and tonal variation—brightening the sound, introducing vibrato, shifting timbre, or adding extra movement for dynamic and engaging performance.

Aftertouch introduces distortion, increases sustain, or speeds up modulations.
The Macro Knob introduces additional changes—it enhances the stereo effect or detuning, adds bright overtones, or adds modulation to the filter or oscillators.

Sequential Multi-Trak 61-Key 6-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"The Sequential Multitrak (released in 1985) is a six-voice analog synthesizer notable for combining true analog sound with early digital control.

Each voice has a CEM3394 synth-on-a-chip, offering a single oscillator, sub-oscillator, noise source, and resonant low-pass filter. It was one of the first affordable synths to feature a built-in sequencer and MIDI implementation, making it popular for both studio and live use.

The Multitrak’s panel and parameter editing system allowed deep sound design, though programming could be a bit tedious. Its warm, punchy tone and distinctive Sequential character make it a cult favorite among vintage synth enthusiasts today.

This one works like a charm and has that analog warmth you've been looking for in a polysynth."

氏家克典のコレがオススメ! Vol.35 "Waldorf Protein"


video upload by KATSUNORI UJIIE

"Today I'm introducing the Waldorf Protein.
Based on the original Waldorf Microwave 1’s ASIC oscillator, the Waldorf Protein is an affordable, compact 8-voice polyphonic wavetable synthesizer equipped with the latest features—including advanced arpeggiators, a step sequencer, chord mode, and effects—that incorporate technology from the Iridium.
While returning to the roots of Waldorf’s early instrument design, it evolves that philosophy into a form suited for the modern era.
Measuring 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including knobs) and weighing 0.9 kg, its portable, compact chassis houses performance that exceeds its class.
The Protein makes a strong statement as the first release in an upcoming new product line.
I introduce its superb sound and features through live performances!"

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Sound That Shaped Music | Minimoog Model D | Bob Moog Tribute Edition


video upload by Moog Music



"A Limited-Edition Piece of Synth History. https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e

In 1970, the Minimoog Model D redefined modern music-making as the first portable, performance-ready analog keyboard synthesizer—bringing the Moog sound to artists worldwide. This tribute edition honors that legacy and the visionary spirit of Bob Moog.

For artists like Gary Numan, Jimmy Jam, and Mark Mothersbaugh, the sound of the Minimoog Model D was a catalyst. Loved for its warm, analog tone and intuitive, straightforward design, this timeless synthesizer’s influence transcends genres and generations. Its distinctive basses, soaring leads, and classic filter character established the Model D as the archetype of what artists and listeners still imagine when they think of the synthesizer.

This limited-edition production run features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s 2022 release.

To honor Dr. Bob Moog’s legacy and impact on modern music technology, $500 from each unit sold will be donated directly to the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting the Moogseum, Dr. Bob’s Sound School, and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.

Learn more about the Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D: https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e

Video featuring:
Gary Numan
Jimmy Jam
Danz CM / Synth History
Heavy Mellow
Mark Mothersbaugh
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Lamar Mitchell"

"A Special Run of an Iconic Instrument

We designed this limited-edition production run with intentional details that commemorate Bob Moog's earliest synthesizer models. The instrument features a custom badge that uses a metal photo-anodization process, which harkens back to the modular panel graphics found on the System 55, System 35, and Model 10 synthesizers, as well as select early R.A. Moog Co. Minimoogs. The instrument features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s latest reissue.

Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D synthesizer is assembled by hand in our North Carolina production facility, and only 500 in total will be built by our small team."

Kawai K5M Rackmount Digital Synthesizer Module

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"The Kawai K5m is a late-80s rackmount digital synth that uses additive synthesis to create complex, evolving sounds from many harmonics. Its very powerful, known for shimmering, metallic textures and deep sound design potential.

Could be that studio sleeper you’ve been looking for. Tested in great working condition overall with mild rack rash."

Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Digital Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

Monday, April 13, 2026

Passive Bandpass Filters Are GOATED | AudioThing Octaves


video upload by HAINBACH and AudioThing

"Passive bandpass filters are an obsession of mine, so it was just a question of time until AudioThing and me would make a plugin of the special subset called octave filters. Octaves is out on now: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/Oc...

My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"



"Hainbach’s Bandpass Filter

Octaves is our latest collaboration with Berlin-based composer and YouTuber Hainbach. It is a filter plugin designed to take apart the audio spectrum in spreads of octaves, allowing for unique and enchanting spectral sound design effects. Octaves gives you a retro-scientific approach to sound that echoes the timeless productions created in the BBC Radiophonic workshop or the WDR Studio für Elektronische Musik by the Avantgarde masters, and modern places like Willem Twee, Strøm, and Hainbach’s own laboratory.

Octaves is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP).
It’s also available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (AUv3 and Standalone).

Chimera Synthesis BC8 Synthesizer And Sequencer

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via this eBay listing

"The Chimera Synthesis BC8 Synthesizer and Sequencer is a powerful modular synthesizer designed for music production. With its analog design it offers a rich and versatile sound palette for creating unique and dynamic music. The Chimera Synthesis BC8 is known for its high-quality construction and reputable brand, making it a popular choice for musicians and producers looking for a reliable and innovative synthesizer."

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pylobolus Alkove 12 Voice Binaural Hybrid Synthesizer Incoming



via Pylobolus where you'll find some audio demos.

From Sound Design to Instrument Design

ALKOVE is not just about shaping sound — it is about designing the instrument that will produce it.

On a computer, the musician builds the sound architecture from the ground up: defining oscillators, selecting and combining filters, organizing signal paths, shaping stereo space, phase relationships, and depth. Parts can be layered or split, voices distributed, and digital effects integrated as part of the instrument itself. The process is fluid and iterative — adding, removing, comparing, refining — until the desired structure emerges.

Every modification is instantly reflected on ALKOVE. There is no transfer, no separation between design and performance: the instrument evolves in real time, mirroring the creative process as it unfolds.

What is created is not just a preset, but a complete and purpose-built instrument — with its own structure, its own behavior, and a carefully defined set of parameters available for live interaction.

Build your instrument

ALKOVE provides a set of building blocks designed to shape sound at its core.

Sound sources combine traditional subtractive synthesis with classic and formant-based oscillators (VOSIM), allowing both familiar and unconventional timbres to emerge. From the earliest stages of sound creation, the instrument is built around an integral stereo architecture, where space, phase, and depth are part of the synthesis process itself.

Filters are not fixed structures, but polymorphic elements (Ladder, SEM, SVF, Comb) that can be combined and interconnected to create evolving signal paths.

Dynamics are shaped by three DADSR envelopes per voice. Attack and release stages respond to velocity, allowing articulation to adapt naturally to performance. One envelope is directly tied to the stereo analog VCA of each voice, reinforcing dynamic response and control at the core of the sound.

Modulation extends beyond simple movement. A flexible routing system allows parameters to interact freely, while both global and per-voice LFOs can be phase-shifted and distributed across the stereo field, shaping motion and spatial perception.

MPE support enables per-note control, extending the instrument’s expressive capabilities.

The instrument can be structured into up to three independent parts — layered or split — each with its own voice allocation and role within the mix.

Two synchronized arpeggiators introduce rhythmic and harmonic complexity, interacting with the sound architecture in real time.

A dedicated mixing stage and a modern effects engine complete the system, integrating processing directly into the instrument itself.

From Design to Performance

ALKOVE is designed to move seamlessly from sound creation to live performance.

Programs and banks can be browsed instantly using a large, tactile encoder or directly from the touchscreen, allowing quick navigation without interrupting the flow.

Each program exposes a set of immediately accessible parameters — eight customizable controls per part — giving direct, hands-on access to the most relevant aspects of the sound. Up to three parts can be used simultaneously, clearly identified across the entire interface through a consistent color system (blue, orange, green), making structure and role instantly readable.

The distribution of voices and the active part configuration remain visible at all times, both on the screen and through the color-coded interface. Modulations are not hidden layers: they are displayed in real time and can be adjusted directly from the touchscreen, maintaining a continuous link between gesture and result.


Beyond these primary controls, all parameters remain within reach through dedicated shortcuts and encoder-based navigation, allowing deeper intervention without breaking the performance flow. Global elements — LFOs, arpeggiators, effects, and performance settings — are permanently available and do not depend on the currently selected part.

A final mixing stage provides a clear and immediate overview of all active parts, with intuitive control over balance and spatial placement, completing the transition from instrument design to expressive performance.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

OBERHEIM TEO-5 - Synth Review, Sounds & Demo | Oberheim sound in a modern format


video upload by synth4ever

"Oberheim TEO-5 synth review, sounds & factory presets, and tutorial demo. The Oberheim TEO-5 is a modern, compact 5-voice analog synthesizer with signature Oberheim sound and many sound design possibilities. In this Oberheim TEO 5 review, I provide an overview of the TEO5 synthesizer, demo sounds and presets, and conclude with my final thoughts."

Rare Sound Design: Italian Alpha Syntauri Clone & Jen Musipack Restoration


video upload by Riccardo Pietroni

"In this video, we explore a fascinating piece of Italian musical heritage: a rare hardware clone of the Alpha Syntauri, likely part of the Jen Musipack project.

This specific setup features the (probably) cloned Mountain Computer cards. It’s a rare look at how this technology was adapted and distributed in Italy during the early 80s.

The Hardware Challenge:
I actually own the original Musipack keyboard, but due to its age, several keys are currently non-functional. To make this demonstration possible and play the system properly, I’ve paired the Italian hardware with an original Alpha Syntauri keyboard unit. It’s a perfect example of 80s cross-compatibility!

Same issue with the original Musipack Software which is no working correctly with the keyboard.

The Creative Process:

Sound Engine: Original Alphaplus software (Additive Synthesis).

Hardware: Music System digital oscillator cards (Jen Musipack clone of the original Mountain Computer).

Control: Original Alpha Syntauri Keyboard.

Recording & Sequencing: All sounds were captured and sequenced using the 1010music Blackbox (Bento).

The result is a unique blend of 8-bit grit and modern sequencing. The Alphaplus software allows for deep manipulation of harmonics, creating textures that range from cold, clinical digital tones to surprisingly lush, haunting pads."

Alphaplus made its first and only prior appearance on the site back in 2011 in a post fearturing Audio Damage's Phosphor.

According to Google AI: "AlphaPlus was a pioneering software package for the Apple II-based alphaSyntauri synthesizer system, enabling additive synthesis in the early 1980s. It allowed for polyphonic sound creation by stacking sine waves (harmonics), featuring 10 instruments, and providing deep manipulation of partials to produce distinct,, digital, or, lush, textures, as discussed on MATRIXSYNTH."

Friday, April 10, 2026

New Kodamo Mask1EX MK2 Bitmask Synthesizer ~ Jade Vine Limited Edition


video upload by Kodamo

"The Mask1EX desktop synthesizer is back, with new looks and new features! Mask1EX MK2 offers 14-voice polyphony with two Bitmask oscillators for each voice - Bitmask Synthesis is exclusive to all Kodamo's Mask synthesizers, it produces a wide range of unique tones by using a single number as parameter. Mask1EX MK2 also has built-in effects, a looper, an arpeggiator and much more."



"It is back, with a totally new design, more powerful than ever! The Mask1EX is a desktop synthesizer that you can use with your keyboard, DAW, sequencer or any other gear with MIDI. Like other Mask synths, it is based on our exclusive Bitmask synthesis technology which generates up to 512 different waveforms for oscillators. It offers 14-voice polyphony with two Bitmask oscillators per voice and 2x2 parts of multi-timbrality (two parts of single or dual layered voices). Each part comes with stereo effects to make the sound warm and rich, plus a master effect with delays and reverbs. Like the Mask1 keyboard, the Mask1EX MK2 offers an incredible playing experience with its dynamic articulation system. Try the slurred, poly-mono and hybrid modes, they add a new dimension to keyboard playing, changing how the sound behaves as you play legato, staccato, neighbor notes or wider intervals.

Mask1EX MK2 is powered by USB-C and is extremely efficient with 1.5W of power consumption, which makes it easy to power by a battery, laptop or smartphone. USB supports class-compliant Audio and MIDI. We also included good old DIN MIDI ports for compatibility.

Mask1EX MK2 offers high-end features at a fair price, with balanced stereo outputs, 200 memory slots for your own sounds, 377 factory presets, full CC mapping of all synthesis parameters, customizable velocity and aftertouch curves, and a lot more.

Inspiration does not wait, so we optimized the Mask1EX MK2 to be extremely quick at startup, it starts in 0.5 seconds. Press ON and play! And it remembers the last sounds you used.

This Jade Vine limited edition gets you a stylish turquoise steel enclosure and a colorful front panel.

Your unit is fully assembled by hand in France, except for surface-mount electronics.

What's in the Box:
Mask1EX MK2 synthesizer

Printed quick start guide (refer to MASK1's user manual for detailed operation)
USB Power supply with EU, UK, US/CA/JP and AU/NZ plugs. If you have no matching plug for your country, you have to use your own power source. Any phone charger or device with USB port will work.

USB-A to USB-C cable"

Thursday, April 09, 2026

Oberheim Xpander

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"Oberheim Xpander Analogue Synthesizer A legendary analogue polyphonic synthesizer by Oberheim, widely regarded as one of the most powerful and sonically rich instruments of its era. This is a Japanese-made version, switchable 110-240V - provide your own IEC mains lead. It is in exceptional, museum-grade condition. The Xpander is celebrated for its deep modulation architecture, extensive filtering capabilities, and unmistakable analogue character. Condition: Immaculate, museum condition. Fully serviced and in excellent working order by James Walker. Inclusions: • Original factory sound set • Custom two-tone vinyl and tweed dust cover with rear cable access flap • Custom flight case Additional Notes: Renowned for its reliability and expansive sound design capabilities, the Xpander remains one of the most sought-after vintage synthesizers available. Provenance: Part of a broader sale from a private collector."

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