Synth East 2026 Highlights & Performances

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Playlist:

1. Synth East 2025 Highlights

As the dust and electrons settle on another Synth East it's good to spend a little time reliving those moments of synthesizer loveliness. Here are your Synth East 2026 highlights.

2. Synth East 2025 Norwich Synth Club Performances

Two performances from members of the Norwich Synth Club. The first group are called A Vector in Hilbert Space and the second group are called D A C 3.

For more information about the club go here: / norwichsynth [Facebook]

3. Synth East 2025 All-Star Patch-Off

Draw two modular artists out of a hat and persuade them to improvise live on stage - that is the Patch-Off and these are your stars:
Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216
Finlay Shakespeare - https://finlayshakespeare.bandcamp.com/
Nicki from Dots - https://www.iamseeingdots.co.uk/
Gaz Williams - / gazwilliams
Steve Davis - https://theutopiastrong.bandcamp.com/
Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

4. Synth East 2025 Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure

Saturday night performance by Paulee Bow and Robin Vincent posing as the Magical Molten Modular Synth Adventure.

Paulee Bow - / @magicalsynthadventure3216 Robin Vincent - https://moltenmusictechnology.com/
Visuals by Sloon - / sloon_visuals

And one from Robin Rimbaud-Scanner's channel:

Live at Synth East Norwich (21 Feb 2026)

video upload by Robin Rimbaud-Scanner

"A selection of the opening sequence of music I performed at Synth East in Norwich recently, supporting my old sonic pals Cabaret Voltaire."

“AlfaVox” - AlfaVox System A1905 🎛️🎩✨

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"An impromptu sequence with the one and only AlfaVox A1905 system, and the Five12 Vector!👌🏽

Hope you enjoy it! 🤙🏼

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2026. All rights reserved."

RetroSound Studio Tour: Vintage Digital Synthesizers

video upload by RetroSound

"RetroSound Studio Tour:
Legendary Vintage Digital & Hybrid Synthesizers of the 80s and early 90s

In this episode of RetroSound Studio, I explore classic digital synthesizers that revolutionized electronic music production during the 80s and early 90s. From FM synthesis and wavetable synthesis to vector synthesis, PD synthesis, vitual analog and Roland’s LA synthesis, these instruments introduced a new generation of sound design and defined the sonic identity of an era.

The Yamaha DX7 became one of the best-selling synthesizers of all time, defining FM electric pianos and metallic digital textures. The PPG Wave pioneered wavetable synthesis, laying the foundation for modern digital sound engines. The Sequential Prophet VS introduced vector synthesis, allowing dynamic blending between digital waveforms. The Roland D-50 shaped late-80s pop and film scoring with its LA synthesis architecture, while the Roland JD-800 brought hands-on control back to digital synthesis in the 1990s.

These digital synthesizers shaped genres such as synth-pop, new wave, ambient, house, techno, trance, and film music. Today, they remain highly sought after by producers, collectors, and sound designers researching vintage digital synthesizers, 80s keyboard sounds, virtual analog, classic FM synthesis, and wavetable history."

The Digital & Hybrid Synths:
0:07 Sequential Prophet VS
4:39 PPG wave 2.2
10:36 Yamaha DX7 II FD
14:56 Yamaha DX11
16:39 Casio CZ-101
19:29 Casio VZ-1
21:21 Roland JD-800
26:40 Roland D-50 / D-550
28:00 Korg Wavestation EX / SR
31:24 Korg DW-8000 / EX-8000
32:42 Roland M-VS1
35:57 Kawai K5000R
38:57 Waldorf Microwave
39:44 Waldorf Microwave II XT
41:15 Clavia Nord Modular
41:59 Yamaha AN1x
44:36 Roland JV-1080
45:33 Ensoniq SQ-80
46:23 Quasimidi Raven Max
47:42 Korg Z1

Full Studio Tour playlist:

Buchla Kaleidoscope 29 / Fugindo (261e, 281h, 292h, euroracks)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"Buchla LEM Snoopy & some eurorack and effects

eurorack modules:
Whimsical Raps: Silhouette
ADDAC System: Stochastic Function Generator
Five12: Vector Sequencer
Chase Bliss Reverse Mode C
OTO Machines BIM"

Eurorack Study 6 / Adagio (Xaoc Odessa, Koszalin, Joranalogue Collide4, etc)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"modules:
Xaoc Devices: Odessa+Hel, Koszalin, Sewastopol II
Joranalogue Audio Design: Collide 4
Toppobrillo Sport Modulator 2
ADDAC System Stochastic Function Generator
Five12 Vector Sequencer
Hikari Instruments Dual Delay"

Eurorack Study 5 / Estava Bem Tranquilo.

video upload by takao_kurokawa

modules:
Whimsical Raps: Just Friends, Mangrove, Three Sisters, Silhouett
Joranalogue: Morph 4
Make Noise: Maths
Five 12: Vector Sequencer
Hikari Instruments: Dual Delay
Happy Nerding: FX Aid

Kurzweil Introduces SP8 Stage Keyboard Built on Legendary V.A.S.T. engine

"Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s legendary performance DNA in a powerful, streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Built on Kurzweil’s legendary V.A.S.T. engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep synthesis, and intuitive hands-on control—giving you everything you need to command the moment."


88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard
2 GB of factory sounds powered by FlashPlay® technology
1000 factory programs organized into 10 intuitive categories
Over 200 factory Multis for complex splits and layers
More than 4000 user locations to store your own Programs and Multis
256 Voice Polyphony
German D and Triple Strike Pianos
KSR – Kurzweil String Resonance, for rich, realistic piano response
KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, with front-panel knobs acting as drawbars
Classic 6-operator FM synthesis
Classic tine electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, and celeste
Bells, glockenspiel, bowed and hit crotales
Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures
Updated sounds drawn from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and iconic Kurzweil instruments
5 assignable knobs with 3-position Shift (15 virtual knobs total)
5 assignable buttons with 3-position Shift (15 virtual buttons total)
Programmable Variation button
Pitch wheel and assignable modulation wheel
Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control
Dedicated Transpose buttons (semitone or octave)
5-zone MIDI controller in Multi Mode for splits and layers
Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs, with dedicated front-panel buttons
Up to 5 simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode
Built-in Riff and Metronome—always ready when you are
Audio input with FX for line, instrument, or mic sources
Two assignable switch pedal jacks, supporting up to four switch pedals
Half-damper pedal support for expressive piano techniques
One assignable continuous (CC) pedal jack for volume, wah, and more
More info coming soon!

Beetlecrab.audio Vector Digital Synthesizer Desktop Module

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Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Jamuary 20th 2026 - Sand Flute?

video upload by Captain Credible

"Yes! Cutting edge sand and vector synthesis, two different eras, equally silly concepts. I salute the designers behind the ELZ_1 for spearheading the way into new and undiscovered sonic avenues.
#ELZ_1 #ProVSMINI #jamuary2026"

Discovery Pro 8.13 released

video upload by discoDSP

"Discovery Pro 8.13 - Shadow Wave 3D Redesign + DSP enhancements
https://www.discodsp.com/discoverypro/

Discovery Pro receives its most dramatic visual transformation yet with the all-new Shadow Wave skin, plus enhanced analog filter behavior.

🎨 Shadow Wave 3D Redesign
Complete interface overhaul featuring premium 3D aesthetics with realistic depth, shadows, and dimensional shading. The flat vector design has been replaced with a modern, refined look while maintaining Discovery Pro's iconic workflow.

🔊 Moog Ladder Filter Enhancement
Smooth cubic blending for authentic resonant sounds and classic analog filter behavior at high resonance values higher than 95%.

✨ Key Improvements
Enhanced visual clarity and contrast
Refined knob rendering with dimensional depth
Updated typography and displays
Polished professional aesthetics
Display positioning fixes at fractional scales"

Buchla Kaleidoscope 22 / Celestial Moments (Easel Comamnd, Five12 Vector, Pladask Draume, etc.)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

voice: Buchla Easel Command with Tokyo Tape Music Center 291
bass: Bugbrand DRM2
sequence: Five12 vector sequencer
reverb: Pladask Elektrisk DRAUME
glitch: Chase Bliss Onward

#buchla #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic

Ambient Works 1 / For A Sleepless Night (Beetlecrab Vector Synthesizer)

video upload by takao_kurokawa

"Beetlecrab Audio Vector Synthesizer
no external effects

#beetlecrab #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"

Nick Klimenko - Synthesizer Museum Live (full album)

video upload by LFOstore

"LISTEN: https://cosmicleaf.gr/releases/1136/s...

Welcome to the 25th full-length album by Chronos. With this release, Nick Klimenko celebrates the opening of his personal synth museum!

In this unique space, you’ll find 190 hardware and 160 virtual instruments spanning the years 1978–2025. Chronos returns with a third live-played album, exploring the full depth of both analog and digital synthesizers. Everything was performed and recorded live in one take, inside the new museum space - https://nksynthmuseum.com/en/

Nick devoted countless hours practicing live playing, sequencing patterns and harmonies, and shaping rhythms and atmospheres for every single piece on this release.

When the time came, he simply hit the 'record' button — and played each track straight through.
This approach echoes the spirit of the 1970s, when Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream performed concerts entirely without computers or music software.

Musically, this album overflows with ambient and cosmic atmospheres, cinematic movements, and unique soundscapes

Tracklist:
001. Chronos - Soviet Analog Synthesizer Ambient
002. Chronos - Silentium Universi
003. Chronos - Inner Odyssey
004. Chronos - Summer Trio
005. Chronos - Alien Lights Above My Head
006. Chronos - Gamma Tauri
007. Chronos - Stellar Vector
008. Chronos - Interlude
009. Chronos - Velvet Trip

Mixed and mastered by Nick Klimenko
Cover art: Nick Klimenko / Cosmicleaf"

MOTAS ELECTRONICS MOTAS-6 WHITE

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via this eBay listing

"'Make the sounds of imagination'

Motas-6 has a unique 'vector morphing' feature allowing you to morph between 4 patches of your choice in real-time using external MIDI controllers or CV inputs.

Motas-6 has tons of modulation. There is no 'modulation matrix' - instead EVERY rotary knob parameter has its own powerful EG and LFO as well as individual amount settings from several global modulation sources. That's a total of 37 EGs and 37 LFOs.

There are 3 real VCOs, noise source, 3 VCFs, 500 patch memories, arpeggiator, pattern sequencer, CV/gate inputs, USB MIDI, free DAW plugin software … and lots more!"

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Moog Messenger: 64 Arp Presets No Talk Sound Jam Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Spiral Motion is a collection of 64 Arp Presets for Moog Messenger.
The patches cover a variety of Arp tones: mild and aggressive, deep and bright, simple and complex, soft and punchy, musical and experimental.

🧬 All sounds are very dynamic: they have synced modulations, and they are velocity-sensitive. You may hold a chord and add accents to the arpeggio with velocity, or add expressiveness via aftertouch.
And, of course, you should play with Envelopes, Filter Parameters, Arp Patterns and Range, LFO Rate to get the best experience of the presets.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/mess...

🧿 The soundset is universal, the Arps are suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.

Performed by Pavel Mikaelyan.

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Korg Wavestation EX (Vector Synthesis Synthesizer)

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"1990s Korg Wavestation EX, tested in great working condition, showing average cosmetic wear. Includes AC power cable and WPC-00PIII ROM data card as shown.

The Wavestation is Korg's take on the Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Vector Synthesizer. Korg also added 'wave sequencing' which is similar to wavetable scanning. The EX version adds 150 waveforms and 8 part multi-effects."

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Generative Patches: Behringer Edge+Crave+Spice Live Jam Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🟪🟧🟥 ECS Generative is a collection of 25 patches (+Crave patterns) for the semi-modular system by Behringer: EDGE + CRAVE + SPICE.
This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Behringer synths offer an excellent feature set to explore it.
Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/ecs-...

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RYK TimeSlice Quad Looper and sampling laboratory - sound demos and technique tutorials

video upload by RYK Modular

"CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Time Slice !

0:08 – Drum loop and synth with FX
Track3: Drum loop with Delay FX, and Pitch Shifting. End Of Loop Pulse sent from drum loop to pulse an envelope in ENVY Machine. The envelope is patched to amplitude mod on ALGO.
ALGO output is patched into Track 2, with Delay and Pitch Shift effects applied

01:07 – Ambient Piano treatment
Track 1 Jazz piano loop. Tracks 2,3, & 4 are resampling from Track 1, and are set to Live Loop mode. Each track has random trigger from ENVY Machine, for resampling input from paino loop on Track 1.

01:58 – Live Keyboard loop recording, with drum loop and granular scanning trumpet solo !
Track 1: Using DAW loop style to record VECTOR WAVE keyboard sounds, then Track 2: using RETRO loop style to record bass line also from VECTOR WAVE.
Drum break loaded from internal storage, Decimate FX applied.
Flute sample sliced, slowed down, Wave Folded, and sliced-scanning modulated by knob recording on ENVY Machine.

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KORG Collection 6 - TRINITY: The 1995 Icon Reborn

video upload by Korg

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Erik Norlander's Yamaha SY35 Dynamic Vector Synthesizer Keyboard

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video upload by moogfoundation

Note his is the last listing to be captured on the site.

via this Reverb listing

"The Yamaha SY35 is a digital vector synthesizer from the early ’90s that combines FM and sample-based AWM synthesis into an expressive, performance-friendly keyboard. With its real-time vector joystick, players can dynamically blend between four sound sources to create rich, evolving textures, perfect for ambient, synth pop, or cinematic soundscapes.

This unit is in excellent condition, fully functional, and cosmetically clean.

Key Features:

61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard
2 FM + 2 AWM sound source layers per patch
Real-time vector joystick for dynamic blending
Built-in effects including chorus and reverb
32-note polyphony
MIDI I/O and data storage via cartridge
Condition Notes:

All keys, buttons, and the vector joystick function perfectly
Display is bright and clear
Cosmetic condition is excellent with minimal wear
Though sometimes overshadowed by its more complex relatives, the SY35 has a sound all its own - glassy, shifting, and rich with movement. It’s a fantastic choice for anyone exploring digital synthesis with a hands-on twist.

30% of proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation."

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