Two KETRON SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 synthesizers synchronized with each other and to a MINIMOOG

video upload by Davide Micheli

Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles, followed by the gear icon and and your language of choice if needed.

"ITALIAN
In questo video mostro come suonare contemporaneamente due sintetizzatori KETRON-SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 sincronizzati tra loro e poi come far suonare la linea di basso di un PROGRAMMER 24 da un sintetizzatore MINIMOOG DODEL D

Il Solton Programmer 24, lanciato nel 1985, è riconosciuto come uno dei primissimi strumenti a introdurre il concetto di arranger automatico nel mercato delle tastiere, tanto da essere spesso definito 'l'apripista' dell'intero settore.
Questo strumento, prodotto dall'azienda italiana Ketron (con il marchio Solton), è considerato una pietra miliare nell'evoluzione delle tastiere arranger.

Impatto Culturale: è stato soprannominato 'Italian Disco Machine' per il suo ruolo nel plasmare il suono della musica Italo Disco.
Il Programmer 24 non è solo un pezzo di storia per gli appassionati, ma è anche al centro di iniziative come 'Arranger Legacy', un progetto web che mira a preservare la memoria di questi strumenti iconici e dei loro creatori.

Il Solton Programmer 24 è una workstation analogica italiana del 1985, famosa per il suo suono Italo Disco, che combina una sezione ritmica PCM a 8 bit (con uscite separate), bassi analogici, arrangiamenti automatici e sequencer, offrendo un suono vintage caldo e funzionale per produzione musicale. Include funzionalità avanzate per l'arrangiamento, sequencer polifonici e monofonici, MIDI, e interfaccia a nastro, rendendolo un pezzo da collezione apprezzato per il suo 'carattere anni '80'.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Vieni Uomo

video upload by Davide Micheli

Update: walktrough added below.

"This song, titled 'Vieni Uomo,' is inspired by the Italo disco dance music of the 1980s.

This piece was actually recorded using some analog electronic synthesizers and string machines from the 1980s, such as the Crumar Bit99, Crumar Multiman-S, and Solton Programmer 24. The vocal part also features a barely audible Hammond organ background. This part is played along with the String Machine connected to an analog phaser. Other synthesizers I used include the Prophet 6 and the Korg Prologue 16 for some solo parts. For the vocal part, I used the full analog GRP V22 vocoder, which is truly fantastic.

For the drum machine, I used a vintage Dynacord P20-8 bit from the 1980s.

I also used an Oberheim OB-X8 to create an adaptation break before the vocoder part.

This song truly evokes 1980s Italo Disco music, and the sound is typical of that genre.

I'll post a later video detailing the recording process for this song, track by track.

The song is scheduled for release on major streaming platforms on December 3, 2025."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Erik Norlander Announces Keyboard Sale to Benefit the Bob Moog Foundation

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


Reverb's press release follows. Pics are via The Bob Moog Foundation. I'll be capturing some of the listings here on MATRIXSYNTH daily for posterty. See the Erik Norlander Listings label.

October 20, 2025 (Asheville, NC) – Musician, composer, and music technologist, Erik Norlander, is selling a collection of 40+ vintage and current synthesizers and keyboards on Reverb.com starting on October 6th. Thirty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum. Erik Norlander’s Bob Moog Foundation Benefit Sale can be accessed here.

Some of the notable synthesizers and keyboards for sale include: Oberheim Matrix-12, OB-Xa and OB-8 analog synthesizers, Rhodes (ARP) Chroma analog synthesizer, Rhodes Mark V and Mark II electric pianos, Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 combo organ, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Korg Maxikorg DV800, Logan String Melody string synthesizer, Roland VP-330 MK-1 Vocoder, and the Waldorf Q wavetable synth keyboard, among many others.

“I am excited to offer part of my rather sprawling keyboard collection for sale to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation,” noted Norlander.

“I have been a supporter of the Foundation since 2007, and I strongly believe in generating funding to empower its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum.”

Erik Norlander is an accomplished keyboardist, composer and producer with over 40 album credits including nine solo albums, seven with his Rocket Scientists project, and 11 albums with vocalist wife, Lana Lane. He serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of the Bob Moog Foundation. Erik toured and recorded with Asia Featuring John Payne from 2007 to 2014 and recorded two albums with the Asia spinoff project, Dukes of the Orient, in the years following. He toured extensively in the US and Europe in 2016-2018 with Last in Line featuring original Dio members Vinny Appice and Vivian Campbell. Before Last in Line, Erik toured with Big Noize, a supergroup featuring hard rock all stars, Joe Lynn Turner, Simon Wright and Carlos Cavazo. Erik also wrote the music and produced the album, Roswell Six - Beyond the Horizon, in 2009 for science fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson, in support of the first of his Terra Incognita fantasy novels.

Outside of the music world, Erik co-designed the UNO Synth analog synthesizers for IK Multimedia, carrying on the legacy of his design work on the legendary Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer in the late 1990s. Erik also created IK Multimedia’s Syntronik virtual instrument libraries based solely on samples of his synth collection along with scores of sample libraries for SampleTank 4. Prior to that, Erik was the first synthesizer product manager for Alesis Studio Electronics and presided over the creation of the QS series of synthesizers, DM5 and DM Pro drum modules and several other products. He is currently the Director of Keyboard Product Development for Moog Music and the inMusic Family of Brands."

TUTORIAL: Novation Drumstation

video upload by Hd Substance

Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.

"En este vídeo recuperamos uno de los primeros emuladores de las míticas cajas de ritmos #808 y #909. La marca británica @Novation utilizó la tecnología #ASM Analog SOund Modelling para crear una de las mejores emulaciones delos sonidos clásicos de Roland disponibles hasta el momento. E formato rack de 19", con salidas individuales de audio asignables y extensivo control MIDI vía Sysex, además de contar con un botón físico por función."

Googlish:

"In this video we recover one of the first emulators of the legendary #808 and #909 drum machines. The British brand @Novation used #ASM Analog Sound Modeling technology to create one of the best emulations of classic Roland sounds available to date. In 19" rack format, with individual assignable audio outputs and extensive MIDI control via Sysex, as well as having a physical button per function."

Music Production Gear that is still TOO CHEAP!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"In this video we are going to talk about music production gear that is still too cheap. There has been a lot of social media drama about a music technology company ripoff or scam so I thought it is about time to put a focus on synths , grooveboxes and drum machines that are - in my opinion - seriously undervalued.

Most of the products we are taking a look at today have been discontinued so the main metric will be used prices on Reverb but some of these electronic music instruments are still available new for astonishingly affordable prices.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Best Groovebox for Beginners on a Budget
01:21 Best Grooveboxes for aspiring Pros on a Budget
02:10 Most underrated Hybrid Synth
02:48 Is this 80s Analog Synth still a Bargain?
03:32 The 80s Roland Drum Machine most People don’t know about
04:25 ROMpler Time!!!
05:11 Grooviest 90s Drum Machine
05:55 So Cute!!!
06:28 Modern Analog Drum Machine on a Budget
07:10 Most underrated Analog Synth

CLICK FOR MORE »

Vinyl Drum Machine Collection

video upload by GoldbabySamples

"Vinyl Drum Machine Collection. Available now: https://www.goldbaby.co.nz/vdmc.html 16 drum machines cut to vinyl and played back on multiple record players."

"The inherent charm of vinyl has consistently enriched my sampling technique. Vinyl adds warmth, depth, and character to audio.

I meticulously recorded 16 drum machines for this pack - sending them to renowned record-cutting studios, DubStudios, and Analog Cuts. Back in the Goldbaby studio, the resulting Acetates and Dub Plates were played back on an audiophile deck (Project), vintage decks (Technics and Pye), and even a portable deck (Vestax). Tastefully recorded through high-end studio hardware and carefully edited into one-hit drum samples, these are some seriously good drums with loads of character and made with love!

This pack also includes a selection of drum samples recorded on a lo-fi Japanese plastic toy vinyl recorder (Gakken). Some very useful vinyl synth oscillators (Triangle, Saw and Square). Lastly, a folder full of vinyl noise and vinyl click samples.

Drum Machines: Syntakt, Uno Drum, TR808, TR909, TR606, TR505, TR626, LM-1, Linn Drum, Drumulator, SP12, MicroTonic, MBase01, Ritmo 12, DR110, CR78.

This is an upgrade of my old Vinyl Drum Machines pack. Most of the drums have been re-tuned and re-mastered. I also added more drum machines and more samples! **Those who own the old Vinyl Drum Machine pack are entitled to a 60% discount. Contact me with your proof of purchase via the contact page to get the discount."

Sequential Prophet 5

video upload by SyntheticMachines

"A two part multitrack demo made with the Prophet 5 desktop module

Intro: all sounds from the Prophet 5
Part 1: Prophet 5 + Uno Drum
Part 2: all sounds from the Prophet 5

As usual multitrack recordings with some fx.

00:00 - 01:04 intro: all sounds from the Prophet 5
01:05 - 03:36 part1: Prophet 5 + Uno Drum
03:37 - 07:32 part2: all sounds from the Prophet 5"

#onedrumcomputeraday Drum Synth Videos

video uploads by #onedrumcomputeraday

Playlist:
1. toyo gakki ult sound ds-2

quirky little 70's drum synth made in japan

2. pollard syndrum twin

the pollard syndrum was one of the first commercially available electronic drums. this is the syndrum twin, sometimes called the twindrum - a beautiful drum synthesizer (brain) from 1976 which was part of an electronic drum kit. joe pollard was a session drummer working for the beach boys and other bands.

3. honky tonk music klone kit

sound demo of the quirky klone kit control module. made in the uk 1983 it was a cheap 5 voice alternative to other popular but expensive e-drum solutions of that time. all channels are identical except the snare channel which offers noise. the sound is very limited - followed up by the more flexible klone kit 2. since there's no demo of version 1 I decided to shoot a quick video with proper audio. retail was 299 ukp.

4. elka drumstar 64 (no talking hq audio)

quick demo of all preset patterns from this funky little Italian 80s drum machine.

5. electro harmonix rhythm 12

a short video about the lovely little electro harmonix rhythm 12 vintage analog drum machine from 1976. made in the uk by soundtech and licensed to electro harmonix.

6. rsf sd140 sampling drum machine

I finally managed to shoot a quick video on this super rare french sampling drum machine from 1986 - one of my absolute favorite drum machine of all times :)

7. böhm digital drums m. "digi-rocky" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

audio demo (hq) of all preset patterns (+fills) on this tiny forgotten digital 80s böhm drumbox.

8. electro harmonix drm16 drummachine (no talking hq audio)

short (hq) audio demo of this funky little drumbox from the late 70's

9. soundmaster sd-3 "disco beat" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

quick audio demo of this funky little japanese "stomp box" style disco drum machine from the late 70s.

10. pearl dr-x1

from time to time i have to sell something to make a little room for new stuff ;) so I decided to let this beautiful pearl dr-x 1 go and had to do a quick video before it left my dungeon - I hope you like it, had fun to re-listen and doing a few samples - best, steve

11. lel psr and radel electronic tabla

#onedrumcomputeraday is having a look at the worst digital drum machine ever (?) the russian lel psr in a double feature with the odd indian radel electronic tabla - also featured in a little deconstruction of the arctic sunrise song "forever yours".

12. uno drum - anthology drum libraries

very first & early look at the new & fresh libraries for the ik multimedia uno drum

13. icon design dsm200

last look at my the super rare 80‘s drum synth of icon design ... this one unfortunately had to go 😪 so I decided to create some footage for the world wide web before it's gone ...

14. twisted electrons deton8

checking out the little french 8bit drum machine from twisted electrons

15. dynacord percuter s

a little rough demo of the dynacord percuter s drum module (ca.1985) - including audio demos

16. bme rattlesnake

little jam on the rare bme rattlesnake analog drummachine (ca. 1982)

17. viscount r64s

SYNTH WALL |Episode5| - "Anjuna Beach"

video upload by LFOstore

"Summer time of live performances & jams!

In this episode we will immerse into goa trance vibes on the coolest place in India - Anjuna Beach. Psychedelic trance Piece played live with:

Korg R3
Korg MicroKrog XL
Uno Drum
Uno Synth
Moog Animoog
Korg Minilogue XD
Roland JD-XI

Sounds for all this synths you can find on www.lfo.store"

Bad Gear - or draw 25 cards

video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro. Can this analog synthesizer and bigger sibling of the original UNO Synth and UNO Drum still hold up in today's music tech landscape of abundance? Why are there no memes about this analog synth? Should I get it or draw 25 cards?"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:00 Overview UNO Synth Pro
01:39 Oscillators, Sync, Ring Mod, PWM
02:03 Dual Filter
02:39 LFOs, Envelopes
02:51 Modulation Matrix, CV Outputs
03:14 FX Section, Noise Issues
03:32 UI
03:40 Sequencer
04:07 Paraphonic Mode
04:21 Arpeggiator, Song Mode, Patches
04:51 Quirks, Limitations, Non-Pro Stuff
05:10 Tuning, Calibration
05:16 Editor, Licence Transfer, Rant (or draw 25 cards), Thanks
05:46 Pricing (and one more stab at 2 synth companies)
05:57 Hate
06:21 Jam 1
07:12 Jam 2
08:13 Finale
08:43 Verdict

The Trip To Emptiness - Volca Keys, Sample & Uno Synth

video upload by Mark Mori

"Improvisation with Korg SQ-1, Volca Keys, Sample & Uno Synth

The recording was live. but after I added string sounds from a Micro Korg and additional drum from the Volca Sample."

UNO Drum + UNO Synth Pro + AmpliTube X-DRIVE + X-TIME ＋X-SPACE

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

Layered Drum Machine Snares by Goldbaby

video upload by GoldbabySamples

"Layered Drum Machine Snares. Available now: https://www.goldbaby.co.nz/ldms.html"

"I love layering snares! It's a great way of adding depth and character and giving a more unique flavour to them.

I have used 30 drum machines in different combos and multiplelayering techniques.

These snares are production-ready and will work in lots of different genres.

Drum Machines used: Pulsar-23, Korg 55B, MFB-522, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909, CR-78, TR505, MicroTonic, LinnDrum, Double Drummer, LXR-02, Uno, NordDrum2, Tanzbär, Heartbeat, MR-10, PO-12, KPR-77, PB-300, Axon2, DRM-1, ER-1, R-70, R-100, Olsen, XD-5, Kastle Drum, Ritmo, RX5"

10-The IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro- Voice

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the "voice" utility found on the IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro.

The theme music for this demonstration was created entirely with the UNO Synth Pro in combination with rhythm parts assembled out of GarageBand drum loops."

AutomaticGainsay IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro posts

Novation Bass Station 2 + Uno Drum - Downtempo Dawless Jam

video upload by LFOstore

"The second dawless jam at the new Nick's Klimenko studio!
The core of the dawless setup is Novation Bass Station 2 + Uno Drum - great pair for analog Groove!

Used Synthesizers:
System-1
System-8
Uno Drum
Bass Station 2
Minibrute2
DeepMind

All the presets are from our soundsets: https://lfo.store/

FX:
Eventide Sapce
Record: Tascam DR07 mk2

Enjoy!"

SYNTHBOOKS #05 - BJOOKS Push Turn Move - Kim Bjorn | SOUNDMIT

video upload by SOUNDMIT

Googlish translation further below:

"Ciao a tutti e bentornati o benvenuti ai video del Soundmit, vi ricordo che potrete vedere i precedenti video sul nostro canale all’indirizzo www.soundmit.com/youtube e se vi piacciono, iscrivetevi e seguiteci anche sui nostri canali social all’indirizzo www.soundmit.com/social

Riprendiamo le nostre pillole letterarie con una serie nella serie, ci occuperemo infatti di una serie di 5 libri relativamente nuovi, scritti da Kim Bjorn, designer, DJ e scrittore Danese che abbiamo avuto il piacere di ospitare diverse volte al nostro Soundmit.

Andiamo in ordine cronologico parlando del libro che ha dato il via alla serie ovvero, PUSH TURN MOVE!

Come vedete, qui con me ne ho due copie, in realtà sono due edizioni differenti. La seconda, leggermente più sottile ma con eguale numero di pagine, è stata rivista recentemente e riallineata all’impostazione grafica dei volumi usciti successivamente.

Sono anche stati rivisti in parte i contenuti, infatti non troveremo alcune interviste e alcune considerazioni su prodotti di aziende che non esistono più o che hanno sospeso le attività, in favore di nuovi e più aggiornati contenuti.

CLICK FOR MORE »

*BEST OF 2021* // One Song One Synth // Sounds Only // Top Synth Moments 2021

video upload by Starsky Carr

"This is a mix of vintage, modern, expensive and budget synths... including the Sherman Filterbank making all the sounds on one! All synth lines are from a single synth (drum's aren't as it just makes things sound rubbish!)... there's a reason people use drum machines and samples :)"

0:00 UNO PRO (small one)
1:03 Sequential Take 5
1:48 Sherman Filterbank
2:37 Leipzig V3
3:31 Microwave XT
4:19 UDO Super 6
4:48 UNO Pro (big one)
5:46 Behringer WASP
6:42 Alpha Juno (with MPG 50 controller)
7:34 Leipzig V3 (so good it's here twice)
8:26 Waldorf M
9:21 Behringer 2600
10:19 Access Virus
10:49 Korg Polysix
11:46 Minilogue XD
12:18 Jupiter 6
12:54 Modal SkulptSE
13:30 2600 (again)
14:21 2 Blue Marvins

01- The IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro- Oscillators part 1

video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part one of a two-part demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillators found on the IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro.

The theme music for this demonstration was created entirely with the UNO Synth Pro in combination with rhythm parts assembled out of GarageBand drum loops.

This video was funded by the Patreon supporters of Automatic Gainsay. Support the creation of this video and all of the Automatic Gainsay videos that have helped you by becoming an Automatic Gainsay supporter on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

AutomaticGainsay IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro posts

IK Multimedia Uno Drum and Uno Synth

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

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Reminder: Knobcon Number Nine Set for Next Weekend, Sept 10-12

"Knobcon Number Nine is set to kick off this Friday, September 10 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg with two full days of synthesizer and pro-audio exhibits, informative lectures and workshops and live music throughout the weekend.

Two Days of Informative Workshops

The Littoral Myth: Dismantling a Coastal Metaphor with the undisputed king of YouTube Synthesizer videos, Marc Doty.

Sampling, Re-Sampling, and Generative Sequences with Circuit Rhythm & Tracks with Novation Technology Evangelist, Enrique Martinez.


Presenting Electronic Sound Naturally with synthpop polymath, Jon Sonnenberg.

Additive Synthesis with Synergy presented by long-time Synergist, Fred Becker.

Simplifying Complexity: Live Rig Breakdown, a show and tell by Suit & Tie Guy.

Learn the basics of Synth DIY and soldering with build workshops where you can build an EasyEi8ht Step Sequencer with Modular for the Masses, or a 2hp MiniAtt 2hp Utility module with Zlob Modular.

New this year is the Lecture Luncheon, an informal get together on Sunday afternoon where attendees can further interrogate any of our presenters about their ideas.

Door Prize Giveaway

On Sunday, attendees can enter the drawing for a chance to win one of over twenty door prizes including Nu:Tekt NTS-1 synthesizers from Korg USA, an Uno Drum from IK Multimedia and a gift box full of patch cables and accessories from Hosa Technology.

Live Music Friday and Saturday

Welcome Reception (Friday Night) - Kri Samadhi, Moot Booxlé vs Cory Flanigan, Suit & Tie Guy vs Alexis Rogers, Also Special Guests

Knobcon Big Room (Saturday Night) - Trovarsi vs Nasty Nachos, Scott Danesi, Glacial 23, North Coast Modular Collective Relay Performance

Knobcon Chill-Out Room (Saturday Night) – Dysonant, Valcove, Meridian Alpha, Aaron Higgins, Witchbutter, R. Mann

Knobcon Number Nine is September 10th through the 12th, 2021, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg in Chicagoland. Tickets are $60 and are available for purchase at knobcon.com."