Cyma Forma ALT

video upload by Nightlife Electronics

https://nightlife-electronics.com/

"Channeling some BBC Radiophonic Workshop type vibes on the @cymaforma ALT today in the shop. Pushing the patch bay to generate some tones on the rhythmic end of the spectrum. This instrument can really cover a wide range of sounds once you start experimenting with it. It's super fun to patch and explore with!!

Cyma Forma ALT is in stock and ready to ship here at Nightlife Electronics in Vancouver, BC!

#cymaforma #cymaformaalt #bbcradiophonicworkshop #synthesizer #nightlifeelectronics"

Dr Who Theme on Dreadbox Analog Synthesizer

video upload by VCO USA

"A journey through time, space, and analog synthesis. 🌀

The original Doctor Who theme (1963) remains one of the most extraordinary pieces of electronic music ever made for television. Pioneer Delia Derbyshire constructed its otherworldly sound through tape manipulation, oscillators, filters, recorded tones, and painstaking editing, transforming the score into something that seemed to arrive from another dimension.

For this version, electronic musician Lorna Dune turned to the Dreadbox Erebus: an analog paraphonic synthesizer whose oscillators, filter, modulation, and wonderfully unruly character felt right at home in the strange sonic universe Derbyshire helped create.

🎛 Synthesizer: ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Erebus
🎼 Theme composed by Ron Grainer
🌀 Original electronic realization by Delia Derbyshire, BBC Radiophonic Workshop
🎹 Performed & Arranged by ‪@lornaduuune‬

Produced by ‪@VCOUSA‬

Voltage & Company offers full-service distribution, representation, marketing services, and everything in between to high-quality brands from around the globe. http://vcousa.com

#DoctorWho #DeliaDerbyshire #BBCradiophonicWorkshop #Dreadbox #Erebus #AnalogSynth #Synthesizer #ElectronicMusic #SynthMusic #SoundDesign"

EMS Synth room walk through

video upload by Goldsmiths Music

"The studios house a vast collection of vintage and state of the art electronic music instruments, equipment and facilities to suit to musicians, researchers, and artists with diverse creative practices and requirements.

In the studio’s 60 year history we have acquired a substantial assemblage of rare and unique electronic music-making, instruments, tools and technologies which have been at the centre of research projects across the department for many years.

Synthesisers & Drum Machines include:

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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).

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Exploring unique FX with synthesisers, modular & more // TRAILS from Poly Effects [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for an exploration of TRAILS as part of our Pedals & Patches series of videos, exploring pedal FX with modular gear, synthesizers, around the studio and with some other instruments too. Pedals aren't just for guitarists, so lets get creative with them!

Trails offers 7 FX that make your sounds sustain and grow, there's resonators (think Rings) with sympathetic strings, bell like chord generation, live and frozen buffer granular processing, a unique distortion like nothing I've used before, micro loopers, pitch shifting delays, vinyl record emulating delays and more!"

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Kurzweil K2500R with all three ROMs

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via this VEMIA listing

"One of Kurzweil's finest products, still relevant and producing great sounds after nearly 30 years. This one is badged RS but doesn't have the sampler in/outs. It comes from Paddy Kingsland (Radiophonic Workshop) and is in good condition.

The best thing: it includes the optional Stereo Piano, Contemporary and Orchestral ROMs, with their reference guides - as well as the massive K2500 series Performance Guide. These are very difficult to get hold of, individually - and having all three installed is a huge bonus."

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The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Pess release follows:

The Seventh Wave
Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Music festival delivers one of its best line-ups yet!

Edition 16 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in October of this year.

In October 2025 the sixteenth ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days at The Castle and Falcon.

For a relatively small festival The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.

The stellar line-up for #16 includes Plaid, Ultramarine, Richard Norris (The Grid), Mark Van Hoen/Locust, White Noise (featuring the legendary David Vorhaus) & much more.

Tickets can be purchased for individual events at Skiddle and SEE tickets.

Full line-ups follows, flyer attached for the festival… for more information, press inquiries contact theseventhwave@btinternet.com or visit https://seventhwavefestivalofelectronicmusic.com/

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Roland D-550 ex Paddy Kingsland

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via this Vemia listing

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

"Rackmount version of the classic Linear Arithmetic synth, full of sweet glossy sounds and soundtrack delights. From probably the Radiophonic Workshop's best composer, Paddy Kingsland. Packing 9GBP to include a Euro or UK mains lead."

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Oberheim OB-X 8-voice & multimode VCF mod

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via this Vemia listing

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"Even more of a classic than the OB-Xa, this beauty from around 1981 has been fully serviced in August 2024. It has a very unusual and useful mod where the cassette level switch is re-purposed as a noise switch and the filter can be multi-mode. ***More info: OB-X filter mod based on SEM. The mod uses the repurposed Noise buttons to choose LP/ Band/ HP Filters. Therefore patches can be saved with filter type setting. The noise modes are now accessible via the Cassette Monitor Switch. The new switch for cassette monitor is now mounted inside the synth. Considering the Memory Protect switch is already inside the synth and needs to be switched when loading patches from cassette (or these days a WAV), this new location is not an inconvenience. Most importantly the mods are all non-destructive and can be removed if desired. Also utilises the Magnetic RAM card so no battery is needed http://www.electrongate.com/dmxfiles/mram.html *** Very similar serial number (804109) to the Radiophonic Workshop OB-X, which was 804204. Unusual, really, to have the full eight voices from the factory, because the 6-voice seemed more affordable at the time and still beat the Prophet-5. The price in today's money would have been 16500GBP. Packing 30GBP to include a UK or Euro mains lead."

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Introducing Ekkko Station - Pure Data Based Vintage Delay Laboratory

video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)

"Ekkko Station is an echo laboratory you load into Pure Data or Plug Data

It is an attempt to bring software into hardware reality using a very simple MIDI cc driven OS and using any MIDI controller.

Ekkko Station, together with a custom built hardware stereo tube spring reverb, have been created for a new percussion album I have been working on. It was also born out of frustration and nostalgia. I’m a guitarist and percussionist and have had delay pedals/processors since I started playing in the late 1970s. My first effects were part of a somewhat rare British amp called the Redmere Soloist. I have always had a soft spot for old sounding electronic echo (who doesn’t), be it from The Radiophonic Workshop or Tangerine Dream and thought, 'with the world so inside-out at the moment, what we really need is yet another echo machine. Time machines allow us to reflect on the past and this one, ES, is special!'"

You can find Ekkko Station at https://villezpere.wordpress.com/...

Error Instruments Announces "Radiophonic Workshop" Eurorack Module

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

"Radiophonic workshop.

Inspiring studio and workshop in the UK in the early days..

Inspired by laboratory equipment.

and we are making inspired eurorack module

that gives you the idea that you are in a laboratory.

With a really raw and sharp drone but also with delicious from liquid to noise..

Possible to use the sensor with different lights

. Finding sweet spots and happy accidents

between the knobs and the control voltage with the built-in Lopez gate

it’s possible to use it also has a drum

if you are putting a trigger on a gate in there.

And there is a beautiful. vu meter from the 50s.

With beautiful lightning check out the demonstration video.

this model is available @beatsville.store Soon @noisebug naw @errorinstruments @signal_sounds

The RadioPhonic: Sound Examples - Hans Zimmer's Eurorack system by AJH Synth now available.

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Some sounds/patch examples created with The RadioPhonic - a synth commissioned by Hans Zimmer, recreations of which are now available to pre-order at https://ajhsynth.com/Radiophonic.html.

The RadioPhonic features 48 AJH Synth modules, including 8 envelopes, 7 VCOs, 6 LFOs, 6 VCFs, up to 7 VCAs, random voltage generators, random gates, phaser, fixed filter bank, dedicated noise oscillator, wave-folder, wave multipliers, audio and CV mixers, ring modulators, sub-octave generator, glide/slew, octave/semitone switching, multiples... and in a beautiful hardwood, well-powered Eurorack case.

The examples include: Some all-analogue Techno at 150bpm. A 6-oscillator stereo patch and various other patching. BBC Radiophonic Workshop (think early Doctor Who) inspired sounds using audio rate VCO modulation and ring mod with the Ring SM's ring modulator. The Gemini 2412 SEM-based dual multimode filter used in stereo. Vocal/human voice/choir sounds using the Transistor Ladder, Fixed Filter Bank, Sonic XV diode VCF and wave folder. Cross-fading and stereo panning with the Triple Cross module. Randomness from the Dual RVG, Chance Delay and Tap Tempo VC-LFO. Phaser sounds with the Next Phase, and finally a short 'Berlin School' performance inspired by Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Vangelis (loosely the Blade Runner CS-80 lead)

Index:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 150bpm Techno
02:23 6-VCO Stereo Voice
03:14 4-Voice Cross-fading & Panning
04:50 Next Phase stereo pad
06:56 Audio-rate and Ring Modulation
08:43 Vocal & Choir-like sounds
10:58 Inspired by TD, Schulze, Vangelis

Video by @DreamsOfWires"

The RadioPhonic - Sounds inspired by vintage Sci-fi soundtracks (see description for more info)

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"The RadioPhonic - A short performance of some sounds inspired by the early work of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, specifically the TV series Doctor Who (a particular nod here to the story 'The Sea Devils'), and other Sci-fi/horror TV or movies from the 1960's to early 1980's.

This is the third of a few example videos featuring The RadioPhonic - a synth commissioned by Hans Zimmer, recreations of which are now available to pre-order at https://ajhsynth.com/Radiophonic.html. The RadioPhonic features 48 AJH Synth modules, including 8 envelopes, 7 VCOs, 6 LFOs, 6 VCFs, up to 7 VCAs, random voltage generators, random gates, phaser, fixed filter bank, dedicated noise oscillator, wave-folder, wave multipliers, audio and CV mixers, ring modulators, sub-octave generator, glide/slew, octave/semitone switching, multiples... and in a beautiful hardwood, well-powered Eurorack case.

Patch notes:
The ring modulator sound at the beginning uses the Ring SM's 3-way ring mod, where inputs Y and Z are both modulators. A triangle from a VCO is used, along with two sine waves created with the Gemini 2412, by setting both filters to self-oscillate. The frequency/pitch of these are then controlled by random voltages created with the Dual RVG. The Dual RVG also generates random gates simultaneously, which are used to trigger the VCA. This means all events it generates are in time with each other.

Video by @DreamsOfWires

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com"

SUPERBOOTH24: AJH Synth RadioPhonic

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"The RadioPhonic from AJH Synth was originally commissioned by Hans Zimmer to replicate the original BBC Radiophonic workshop at Maida Vale Studios."

SUPERBOOTH 2024: AJH Synth - The Radio-Phonic

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Alan from AJH Synth unveiled a new, highly-specialized synth commissioned by none other than Hans Zimmer himself. This analog modular system was designed to be the centerpiece of the new *BBC Radiophonic Workshop*, a passion project of Zimmer's aimed at recreating the iconic studio at Maida Vale. With dual monophonic synth voices featuring stereo capabilities, a triple crossfader for intricate crossfading effects, and a plethora of modulation options including tap tempo LFOs and sample and hold modules, this synth is a powerhouse of vintage sound with a modern twist. The 136HP walnut case with cherry wood highlights pays homage to Zimmer's first synth, the *EMS VCS3*, while offering a more powerful and flexible sonic palette.

The limited replicas of the commissioned instrument are available for purchase, with a price tag of £15,000 including UK VAT. While not an impulse buy, this synth promises unparalleled sound and versatility for those willing to invest in its unique capabilities. With a waiting list already in place, those interested in acquiring one of these rare replicas should act fast to secure their piece of music history. For more information on this extraordinary synth, visit the *AJH Synth* website for details on availability and ordering."

Hans Zimmer 'RadioPhonic' Synth @ Superbooth 24 w/ AJH Synth

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Hans Zimmer's 'RadioPhonic' Synth from AJH Synth @ Superbooth 24 - This monster MiniMod Eurorack modular system was commissioned by Hans himself, and he was kind enough to allow us to build a limited number of exact replicas which will be individually built to order by AJHSynth. Full details of the system, along with an interview with Hans Zimmer about his use of the MiniMod system, can be found at https://ajhsynth.com.
We will have one such RadioPhonic system on display in our bungalow at Superbooth 24, along with a MinMod Keyz, a 9U full system, and a huge monster case full of AJH modules.
Richard Quirk, and Wayne Taylor (DreamsOfWires/Tomorrow the cure) will also be there representing AJH with Allan J Hall himself. We'd be glad to chat about the modules and demonstrate some in action, so feel free to pop by.

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.
Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com"

Update: press release and pics follow:

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Matths - live at SUPERBOOTH23

video upload by Superbooth

"Acclaimed Radiophonic Workshop collaborator and Brighton-based electronic producer MATTHS (Matt Hodson) presents dark, brooding and extreme techno productions that boast brutality within the breadth of the production aesthetic using a bespoke modular synthesiser setup.
His live show then re-works the songs, as he reprograms the melodies through different filters and oscillators when taking to the stage, re-interpreting them into sometimes very different beasts.

His performances are a captivating fusion of experimental, ambient, and techno sounds, with each performance being a unique, improvised journey through uncharted sonic territories.

With his deep understanding of modular synthesis and keen sense of musicality, MATTHS has gained a reputation as a true master of his craft. His performances are known for their hypnotic rhythms, intricate melodies, and rich textures, creating an immersive experience for audiences that transcends the boundaries of traditional electronic music.

All of the new releases are available through his own label ‘Solitude’ at MATTHS’ Bandcamp page www.matths.bandcamp.com. including hours of high-quality live performances, remixes and exclusives for subscribers such as behind the scenes studio work, track breakdowns and more live performances.

WEBSITE - www.matthsmatthsmatths.com"

GForce Oberheim OB-X Mini Demos

video upload by GForce Software

"GForce’s Oberheim OB-X is the world’s first officially endorsed emulation of this famous 80s synth. Yet it sounds modern and lends itself superbly to Electronica, EDM, Drum and Bass, Ambient, Rock, Prog Rock, Hip Hop and more. The original synth was used by immense artists and groups such as Japan, Ultravox, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Depeche Mode, Queen, Larry Dunn, Youth, Chris Franke, Styx and many more. GForce’s OB-X preserves the sound everybody loves and has been upgraded to offer new sonic possibilities."

Introducing GForce Oberheim OB-X

video upload by GForce Software

"Beautifully classic, yet resolutely modern. Alex Ball introduces the official GForce Oberheim OB-X virtual instrument.

OB-X and Oberheim are Registered Trademarks of Tom Oberheim."

GForce’s Oberheim OB-X is the world’s first officially endorsed emulation of this famous 80s synth. Yet it sounds modern and lends itself superbly to Electronica, EDM, Drum and Bass, Ambient, Rock, Prog Rock, Hip Hop and more. The original synth was used by immense artists and groups such as Japan, Ultravox, BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Depeche Mode, Queen, Larry Dunn, Youth, Chris Franke, Styx and many more. GForce’s OB-X preserves the sound everybody loves and has been upgraded to offer new sonic possibilities.

AN AUTHENTIC OB-X WITH VAST SOUND DESIGN POSSIBILITIES

Oberheim OB-X provides an authentic experience but has been enhanced with powerful features designed for the modern setup. GForce’s OB-X features up to 16 voice polyphony, a vintage control for adding subtle analogue imperfections, four programmable Macros, new intro, retrigger, phase and smoothing features for the LFO, new level destination for the LFO, separate PWM1 and 2, discrete levels, discreet tracking, an arpeggiator, a chord mode with scaler, Chorus, Stereo Delay and Reverb effects, and more. Finally, the GForce’s OB-X has been augmented with X-Modifiers, dedicated LFOs and ADSRs for almost all parameters that take OB-X to the next level of sound design.

CREATE HUGELY COMPLEX, YET MUSICAL, SOUNDS WITH X-MODIFIER TECHNOLOGY

Using our unique X-Modifier technology, the scope of sound modulation possibilities is immense. The intuitive X-LFO and X-ADSR section enables you to work faster without having to set up modulation paths; they’re already set up for you. X-Mods provide you with the ability to create extensive modulations of almost every parameter, allowing you to create hugely complex, yet musical, sounds. So, while the tone and character at the heart of the synth remain authentic to the original, the additional features turn it into a true sonic canvas.

BEYOND THE ORIGINAL

INSPIRATION AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

OB-X, with its fully resizable UI, a powerful new Preset Browser, and over 400 brand new production-ready presets from top-level sound designers, is fully ready for modern production.

Oberheim OB-X features our new, highly flexible preset browser, giving you the power to organise your sounds in a way that suits your workflow. With extensive tagging, sorting and search possibilities, it’s quick and easy to find the presets you want. We’ve included more than 400+ brand new production-ready presets. We’ve enlisted an array of diverse sound designers and artists including Light Bath, GEOsynth, Christian Lafitte, Richard Veenstra and Ramon Kerstens (K/V), Tontario, Stuart Thomas, Zardonic, Drew Schlesinger, Drew Neumann, Noyzlab, Dave Spiers, Tom Wolfe, Graeme Rawson and more. The patches range from resolutely modern to passionately classic with a lot of recreation you might have heard on more than one hit.

https://www.gforcesoftware.com/products/ob-x/

Dive into the World of EMS VCS3: Unraveling the Power of Modulation & Filters

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Revolutionize Your Sound: Exploring EMS VCS3's Modulation & Filter Capabilities

Demo of a wide range of sounds & special FX of the VCS3 - & how to program them - explained by Andy Whitmore at Greystoke Studio.

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY, & IN STEREO - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from the synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever.

The VCS 3 (or VCS3; an initialism for Voltage Controlled Studio, version) is a portable analog synthesiser with a flexible semi-modular voice architecture, by Electronic Music Studios (London) Limited (EMS) in 1969.
This product was called various names by EMS. For example, the printed logo written to the front left of products are: 'V.C.S. 3' or 'The Putney (VCS 3)' on the earlier version, then 'The Synthi (VCS 3) II' on the later version (Synthi VCS 3 II).

The VCS 3's basic design was reused by EMS in many other of their own products, most notably in the EMS Synthi 100 (1971), and the Synthi A (1971) and AKS (1972) (essentially a VCS 3 housed in a plastic briefcase). The AKS also has a sequencer built into the keyboard in the lid.

VCS3 - as used by
BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Brian Eno
Chemical Brothers
Hawkwind
David Bowie
Flood
Ice-T
Jean-Michel Jarre
John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin
King Crimson
Kraftwerk
Pete Townshend - The Who
Rick Wright, David Gilmour & Roger Waters - Pink Floyd
Tangerine Dream

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺

🧢 More about Andy on https://www.andywhitmore.com/"