The sky can't see

video upload by MIDERA

"I don't even know anymore. I haven't written anything in over a month, and that was after losing my dog. We adopted a new dog, Coco. She's a nut... But I don't feel like me. I don't want to write music or write my book. I think I just know it'll never be heard/read/seen/etc... maybe just shallow, you know?

And then, my kids... I feel like our lives are just passing us by and I'm barely conscious for it. Everything is moving too fast and I can't catch it, I can't hold it.

I want to slow down, to be there with them, to connect, but it all happens so fast.

Well, anyway, I did a trade - I traded my SK-30, Prophet 600, and OB-6 for my old PEK (I traded this for some other gear too)... and I think I'm glad I did. I really like the Poly Evolver Keyboard. And playing this confirmed it for me. It's a really nice synth. I think I connect with it more than I ever did the OB-6. Maybe that's weird? I don't know. I have been absent from my music for so long, I don't even know what any of it means anymore.

Synth: DSI Poly Evolver Keyboard
FX: Fractal Audio FM3 and Raum reverb"

Cinematic soundscape | Vhikk X, PlayFader, Qu-Bit modules, and more

video upload by Jay Hosking

https://goplayallday.com/

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A melodic and ambient performance, live with a eurorack case.

Fair warning: Play All Day sent the PlayFader over for free for me to try. There was no explicit discussion of a deal beyond that. Take that as you will. I will say that it's an extremely nice-feeling piece of gear, much heavier and sturdier than I'd expected. Its idea is quite limited—just two mono sequencers, and limited to 64 steps (though you can set it to unusual step counts)—but I can imagine it as a fun controller to complement a setup with a more traditional sequencer. For me, its use will be limited, as I tend to like unusual sequence lengths for the mono synths over top of standard sequences. But I like the feel of the hardware so much that I'm looking for more excuses to use it.

Beyond that, this was an excuse to put together a case with a lot of sound-shaping potential. Vhikk X was doing bass drone, Eowave Domino was the melody / lead synth, and Rample Turbo was playing some samples that I think were kalimba. But the Qu-Bit modules—Stardust for a separate tape reel, Nautilus on delay for Domino, and Mojave on granular for the Rample Turbo—radically transformed the sound. Those Qu-Bit modules are really growing on me: each unit does way more than you'd expect, with Stardust having filter/tape effects/reverb/bitcrushing/glitch, Nautilus having delay/reverb/saturation, and Mojave having granular/reverb; and each unit is decently sized so that they're easy to play.

Altogether this created a sort of sonic landscape that I couldn't have achieved through exploration in another setup. That's the joy of eurorack.

Thanks for listening.

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

The M-VAVE FM-1 is a turning point, here's why / Tutorial: How to "vibe code" your own firmware

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"Y'all send me so many comments and messages on the M-Vave FM-1, so here finally is my video on this box. It's an opinion piece, a collection of jams on different firmwares and a sysadmin tutorial rolled into one."

Table of contents:

00:00 Jam 1: Frasil
00:34 Hi, what's this?
01:20 The FM-1 situation: I have some thoughts and I'm going to talk about them
02:14 Jam 2: OverVave
02:26 Thought 1: Nice hardware!
03:55 AD: OneOdio Studio MAX 2 review - low latency 9ms wireless studio headphones
07:19 Jam 3: Original Firmware
07:44 Thought 2: The original firmware is good
11:10 Jam 4: Vector37
11:49 Thought 3: Chinese companies are only starting
13:17 Jam 5: Tuna
13:42 Thought 4: The Firmware situation is out of control
16:39 Tutorial: Installing the SDK and the Toolchain and Visual Studio Code
21:49 Jam 6: Floyd FM
22:12 Thought 5: The genie is out of the bottle
24:16 Jam 7: FMEL-1
24:31 Thought 6: It's the hardware, cupid
25:42 Summary + do the YouTube thing!

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The most relaxing firmware for m-wave FM-1

video upload by The Cranky Man's Show

"A generative call & answer 1970s Berlin School instrument for FM1
Freeeeeee and it puts you to sleep in no time, just like it put me...zzzzzz"

Tangerine Dream in a box? - NACHTFAHRT firmware on M-VAVE FM-1

video upload by Guinan

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"I'm blown away yet again by how great another M-Vave FM-1 firmware is. This time I'm playing the NACHTFAHRT firmware by Cranky Man.

Get the NACHTFART firmware here,
https://fartypants.github.io/fm1-nach...
It runs great in the browser if you just want to have a play."

"A generative 1970s Berlin School instrument. Two sequencers drift against each other over a slow drone, their filters breathing; a lead voice dreams above them. Let it play for hours, or play with it: the white keys give you the melody, always in the piece's key, over the sequences and the drone, while the lead plays its own phrases around yours.

NACHTFAHRT plays itself from the moment it is switched on, and it never ends: each piece builds, opens into a solo, drifts through a bridge and starts its long rise again. You are invited in. The white keys play the melody in the piece's scale, so every note fits, and the lead makes room for you. The black keys are effects while held: Rise and Close sweep every filter, Transpose lifts the sequences, Supernova, Twitter and more. SELECT turns the level of the layer you are looking at; PERFORM (SEL) mutes and solos the layers and pushes Filter, Wet and Energy.

WHAT IT PLAYS

Drone. Organ, strings, horn, saws, glass or a choir whose vowel moves, through a slow phaser, with the root an octave below; its chords walk slowly.

Sequence. The arpeggio at the heart of it: a Moog-style line repeated by the echo, its filter wandering, rising over the piece.

Sequence 2. A second line, usually a step shorter, so the two drift apart and meet again; now and then it moves an octave.

Lead. A gliding solo voice far in the reverb, phrasing in calls and answers; or your own melody on the keys.

Atmosphere. Wind, surf, space or tape hiss, where a piece wants it.

Eight pieces after the records of Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Ashra (Timewind, Wahnfried, Phaedra, Rubycon, Stratosfear, Sunrain, Mirage, Cyborg) and a ninth of its own (Sakura Rain), each remembering how you left it. Every layer has its sound pages and a Move page, where its filter wanders relative to the knob you set.

To go back to the official firmware, use the installer's "Back to the stock firmware", or M-VAVE's updater, M-UPGRADE, from m-vave.com/download. NACHTFAHRT is based on DUB-1 by sbegueria, itself based on AMB-1 by Charles Vestal; its granular cloud follows JIANT's; the platform is Felucca by Leo Kuroshita (Hügelton Instruments). GPL-3.0. Pictures made with ChatGPT. M-VAVE and FM-1 are trademarks of their owners. NACHTFAHRT is not affiliated with M-VAVE or Hügelton Instruments."

DEEP HORIZON | Ambient - Berlin School Synth Journey.

video upload by Bill Astro

"Hey everyone, apologies in advance, summer is just around the corner and it’s getting pretty warm in the studio, so I'm spending a bit less time up here lately. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to add narrations to this one. As always though, if you have any comments or questions, drop them below or send me an email, hope you enjoy this session, I go deep with this one.

► Bandcamp: https://billastro.bandcamp.com"

Craig Padilla - SURFACE ASCENT (Live) - MST/Division6, Mattson Mini Modular, MPC ONE, MODX M

video upload by Craig Padilla

"Trick or treat once again with another live performance in the studio! it's also inspired by the spirit of Halloween! And, once again, it's been captured on video by Colleen Padilla.

'Surface Ascent' is a long piece of music in four parts. It was performed in front of a few of my friends, Donny and Romy Oster, and Skip Murphy. Their energy during the performance was inspiring.

This song features heavy use of many synthesizers and effects:
Akai MPC ONE
Yamaha MODX M7
Synthrotek MST & Division 6 Modular with Source Audio Collider
Mattson Mini Modular with Source Audio Nemesis
ARP 2500 Sequencer
Arturia MatrixBrute
Hologram Microcosm
TC Electronics Ditto X4

The Mattson Mini Modular and ARP 2500 Sequencer modules create an underwater sonar-like vibe before the first rhythmic sequence begins.

Huge THANKS to George Mattson for building the MST / Division 6 Modular and Mattson Mini Modular.

This epic song will be available on my new live album 'First Light Over Aurora'. It will be available at www.CraigPadilla.com .

Please consider donating a much appreciated monetary tip to the performer to: PayPal.me/CraigPadillaMusic"

'Escape from New York' Theme (Prophet-10 Rev4 + Drums) Cover - John Carpenter

video upload by PKN Synth

"Main Theme by John Carpenter in association with Alan Howarth. I had covered this a long while ago, but always intended to revisit it. This updated version is a combination of my favorite elements from each released version of the theme.
/ pknolan

A huge thank you to my friend Javier Puretz on drums.

Keyboards & Production by Paul Nolan

Filmed by Paul Nolan and Daniel McConnell
Editing and 80s graphics by PN in Davinci Resolve.

Hardware Synths used:
Sequential Prophet-10 Rev4
Ensoniq ESQ-1 (stereo bass)

Other gear used:
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Kit
Ludwig 70s Acrolite Snare
Zildjian K Cymbals
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 MIDI Controller
Fender Sunburst Strat ...(didn't show this on camera since I'm not a great player) It's playing chord layers.

Software:
Korg Arp Odyssey
Cherry Audio Quadra
NI Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
NI Session Guitarist - Electric Mint (for chord layers)
Shreddage 3 Stratus Free (for wide strat)

If you read this far.. did you catch the hints of the Escape From L.A. theme I threw in, or the EFNY end credits outro? Let me know in the comments!"

matrix note: giving this one the Halloween label, not for the movie, but for John Carpenter, and for the mood.

Torso S-4 Live Improv: Sonic Exploration & Sound Design

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Welcome to Vol. 47 of my Torso S-4 Explorations series!

In this video, I’m sharing an improvised live performance that dives deep into the sonic capabilities of the Torso Electronics S-4. Before hitting record, I prepared 10 distinct scenes. On the S-4, a scene acts as a complete snapshot of the sampler’s state—capturing all audio buffers, parameters, and modulations. Each of these 10 scenes features 4 samples spread across the 4 tracks.

Throughout the performance, I iterate and transition through these scenes live, manipulating the audio to see where the S-4 takes me. The video is minimally annotated so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

🎧 Production Notes: The performance was recorded live, with only light mixing and mastering applied afterward in Pro Tools to polish the sound."

Analog Sweden Swen2 - First Techno Encounter

video upload by

"Every now and then a synth comes along that transports you back into a musty early 2000s studio (complete with ciggy holes in the carpet and everything) and i mean that in the best possible way.

Basically Swen2 is a SH-101 on meth?

The interaction between the oscillators, that insane filter and the sequencer got me headboppin' here like i'm watching Wayne's World.

Anyway, captured a whole arrangement in one take and figured i share it so here's a 4-minute recording.

All drums from Octatrack.

🎧 as always strongly recommended."

Additional posts

ATRA BILIS

video upload by LARIX ELEKTRO

"Here’s a video, just 'for nothing.'

I wanted to do a demo of future modules, but I just wasn’t feeling it. Feeling down.
Sorry, but with what’s happening in the world, from France where I am, to the other side of the planet, it makes me anxious (a rather useless word…), and it makes my modules and my business feel so pointless…

Anyway, I'm posting what I did, as is, without edits, just a bit of reverb and 'mastering' to finish it off. (Listening with good subs and a good stereo is recommande)
Think whatever you want about it, I Don't care.

And yes, the image isn't of good quality, I edited it so the tools used aren't highlighted: that's not the point here.

More, later..."

Craig Padilla - First Light Over Aurora (Live) - MST/Division6, MatrixBrute, MPC ONE, Modx M

video upload by Craig Padilla

"Please consider donating a much appreciated monetary tip to the performer to:
PayPal.me/CraigPadillaMusic

Trick or treat! Here we go again with another live performance in the studio! This time it's inspired by the spirit of Halloween! And, once again, it's been captured on video by Colleen Padilla.

'First Light Over Aurora' was performed in front of my wife's parents. Colleen had suggested that they should be here for this recording because they hadn't personally experienced one of my live performances. Thankfully, they enjoyed it. And their energy in the room during the performance was inspiring. It's always a treat for me to be able to play my music for others in a live setting.

This song features heavy use of four synthesizers and effects:
Akai MPC ONE
Yamaha MODX M7
Synthrotek MST & Division 6 Modular with Source Audio Collider
Arturia MatrixBrute
Hologram Microcosm
TC Electronics Ditto X4

The Mattson Mini Modular and ARP 2500 Sequencer modules are here on display, but they were used for another epic track, 'The Trench Protocol'.

This song will be available on my new live album 'The Trench Protocol - Live'. It's available at www.CraigPadilla.com."

JIANT FM — FM1 | Animal + Drum X + Bytebeat Jam

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"JIANT FM — FM1 | Animal + Drum X + Bytebeat Jam

A little jam exploring the Animal, Drum X and Bytebeat engines of my custom firmware, JIANT FM, for the FM1.

First of all, I want to thank everyone for the incredible support and love you've been giving this project. It makes me really happy to see so many people connecting with my way of thinking, creating and designing instruments.

The firmware is still in beta. There are some CPU performance and UI issues I need to solve before I can move forward with a more stable version.

Right now, development is temporarily on hold because I've run out of funds for the project this month, including Claude credits, which have been an essential tool in helping me turn my ideas into something real.

JIANT FM started as a very personal experiment, an attempt to build the synthesizer I've always wanted to have. Somehow, it kept growing and eventually found its way into your homes, studios and creative processes. That's something I never imagined, and it means a lot to me.

My intention is to keep improving it and make it available to everyone, free and open, while continuing to explore the connection between technology, sound design and my own creative practice as a visual artist.

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A New 2026 Alesis Andromeda Firmware Update

This one was posted by Gordotuomi on Gearspace where you can find a video demo of it.

"Hello everyone! This is quite an unusual post, but I'd just like to share that I've been working on a brand new firmware update for the Andromeda. Built off of the 2002 firmware, It fixes many bugs like jumpy potentiometers, makes envelopes snappier and smoother, lowers oscillator levels so they don't clip excessively when pushed to 100%, and so far adds brand new features like a 'vintage' knob (akin to a modern Prophet), and a Matrix-12 styled true stereo voice spread knob, all under a new "A6Plus" page of the Global tab.

Here's a video showing off the vintage knob and the stereo spread, no internal/external FX: I'm still continuing to work on this, adding new features, and address the DSP engine to make effects less clipped and harsh. But if there are any bugs, features that people think should be addressed let me know.

I'm hesitant to release it as this is very much a 'load at your own risk' as like any experimental firmware it could brick hardware, especially since this was written with Claude, which bruteforced, decoded and reversed engineered the original firmware to build new updates, but it runs just fine on my Andromeda. The firmware does not touch the Bootloader at all which acts as a backup failsafe. This is still very early in development, but I just wanted to share this project to let folks know the future is bright for this amazing synth! :)"

Sequential Circuits Pro One Test (Improv)

video upload by neilpattonmusic

"Recently acquired a vintage Pro-One when a friend cleaned out their basement and found this buried in the back in a case. Gave it to me as a thank you for help I've given over the years, even when I told them what it was possibly worth. Was non-functioning, but another friend took it apart, cleaned it up, and re-assembled it. It's in wonderful condition. Can't believe I have this in my studio now. Here's an early improv as I'm starting to learn the ins and outs of this very cool piece of history.

Audio not edited. Some EQ, chorus and flanger was added to beef up the raw sound.

©2026 Neil Patton. All Rights Reserved.

http//:www.neilpatton.net"

Fluxophone is Finished! (The Electroacoustic Feedback Generator)

video upload by Simon The Magpie

"Finally finished! Been working day (and night. Cause its sweden, so that starts at like 18:00). So this is the most basic video I can make with the Fluxophone. Just showing the controls and that it works. So now its up to YOU (and me) to figure out HOW it works. Like where it really shines! So I'm gonna do tons of more experiments as soon as I have shipped out all orders.

Get it here: https://www.magpieaudiodevices.com/"

This is the weirdest pedal he owns … and He loves it! // The Square from NWS [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Whether its turning simple mono synths into sounding like music easels, taking a basic polysynth and making it sound like a complex oscillator or just generally continuing to be a weird and wonderful effect for synths ... I'm pretty fascinating with this one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

The Square // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.u...
Check out Nick’s inventions // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.uk"

THE SQUARE

The Square ring modulator pedal, Boutique, Hand Made & Designed By Me.

Intro

The Square pedal is simply a ring modulator that takes the input signal and sends it to both inputs of the ring modulator at the same time.

Despite it's simplicity, The Square is capable of producing a wide variety of sounds depending on what you put into it.

Each pedal is unique and made by hand, from the hand bent metal enclosure to the component choices and tolerances. Imperfections are considered part of the aesthetic appeal both sonically and physically.

To understand what the pedal is and all the magical things it can do for your musical productions, we strongly recommend watching the video from DivKid below.

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Synth Show - Ep241 - Can you "Vibe Code" a VST?

video upload by GEOSynths

Makes me think of a new generation Synth Edit based soft synths. For those of you concerned about them, and M-VAVE, taking over site, don't. I'll be filtering out noise as usual. Note supporting member posts are always welcome as a thank you for supporting the site, so you will see demos coming in that route. That said, posts like this one are mainly for informative purposes only, and to give you a perspective on the topic.

Video description:

"Can you 'Vibe Code' a VST? Of course you can :)

Like many of us in this space, I’ve been looking into what “AI” can and can’t do and more specifically how it can help me with Audio/Video and App Creation. Google Flow recently added the ability to 'Vibe Code' your own VST Plugins and I’ve made a half decent FX Plugin…Nothing that will change the Music World, damn, there’s enough of that going on, but it’s quite a cool little Project."

And another project I came across based on the UI of the Moog Messenger but with a different engine.

Vibe Coding VST3 Synth Based off Moog Messenger Preset Editor Layout

video upload by Elyon Tron

"Free https://github.com/Gevarya/neuro-prot...

Sound test. UI inspired by the Moog Messenger preset editor. Working Windows VST3 and standalone synthesizer with its own sound engine. I used the Moog Messengers preset editor layout and functionality as a foundation for this synth. This does not edit presets on the Moog Messenger and it's not a skin for the preset editor. This is it's own synth.

Developed native synth with JUCE and C++ with GPT Codex. Tested both the standalone app and VST3 inside FL Studio.

The synth currently features two original synthesis algorithms:

⚙️ Mandible = interacting phase-modulated oscillators and asymmetric wavefolding for biting, metallic basses and aggressive textures.

⚙️ Gullet = harmonically rich synthesis shaped by moving resonances and distortion for throaty, vowel-like growls and smoother bass tones.

Added oscillator shaping and sync, multiple filter modes, envelopes, two LFOs, modulation routing, internal feedback, glide, duophonic playing, MIDI-synced pitch and mod wheels, an arpeggiator, a basic step sequencer, and preset saving. The factory bank now includes 17 presets, with ten dedicated bass patches. This is an independent project, unaffiliated with Moog, and isn’t intended to emulate the Messenger’s sound.

More synthesis algorithms are planned for later, including ideas for fractured waveforms, interacting detuned sources, and feedback driven textures. For now, this demonstration explores what Mandible and Gullet can already do as of now.

Built through experimentation, listening, testing, and one working feature at a time. Work in progress."

SLOOP 2.6 Is Here! | M-VAVE FM-1 New Features & Sound Demos

video upload by PhilipsKnobs

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"In this video, we're taking a hands-on look at the latest SLOOP firmware update, exploring some of the new features and putting them to the test.

SLOOP transforms the M-VAVE FM-1 into a compact, hands-on groovebox for creating electronic music. Version 2.6 brings a bunch of exciting additions, so let's see what they can do in practice!

I'll explore selected new features, demonstrate how they work, and play some loops to show SLOOP 2.6 in action on the M-VAVE FM-1.

SLOOP project and installation guide:
github.com/isod89/sloop-fm1

Which new SLOOP 2.6 feature interests you the most? And what would you like to see me explore in a future M-VAVE FM-1 video?

thanks for watching, and thanks for being here.

0:00 Introduction to Sloop 2.6
1:43 Punch-in effect demo
4:18 IPad Recording workflow
4:28 New texture features
5:26 Track insert effects
5:56 Future plans and conclusion

#SLOOP26 #MVAVEFM1 #Synthesizer ‪@M-VAVE‬ ‪@isod89‬"

Pattern Keeper Looping | Ambient Guitar Soundscape

video upload by The Pedalboard Orchestra

"Pattern Keeper Looping with Lo-Fi Modulation

A guitar melody is sent through the JHS Notaklön and Walrus Audio ACS1 (Fullerton Amp) and loop-recorded with the Native Audio Pattern Keeper.

From there, the loop runs in stereo through the lo-fi modulation of the Kinotone Ribbons and Chase Bliss Lossy, with the Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not adding delay before the signal reaches the Eventide Space (ModEchoVerb algorithm).

I'm playing with the filter on the Pattern Keeper, reversing the loop and slowing down the speed/pitch to create darker vibes, real time modulated with the Chase Bliss Lossy.

Signal chain:

Fender EJ Stratocaster → JHS Notaklön → Walrus Audio ACS1 → Native Audio Pattern Keeper → Kinotone Ribbons → Chase Bliss Lossy → Alexander Pedals Forget Me Not → Eventide Space

🎥 All sounds and visuals by The Pedalboard Orchestra
🔊 Recording & mastering by The Pedalboard Orchestra
⚠️ This is not a sponsored video — all equipment was personally purchased

🎧 Listen to my music on Bandcamp:
👉 https://thepedalboardorchestra.bandca..."

OPEN-1 Concept

video upload by RedtailWorks

"OPEN-1: one synth, every firmware.

OPEN-1 is an idea for an open, entry-level synth: a 37-key instrument that becomes a new machine every time you pick a firmware from the SD card. In this concept video it runs a simulated HYP-1, in time with a real HYP-1 live take.

IDEAS PHASE: OPEN-1 is not a product yet. Nothing is for sale, the renders are concept art, and every spec and price below is a target, not a promise. I'm sharing it early to find out what you'd want from it.

TARGET SPECS
480 MHz Cortex-M7 (STM32H750), open toolchain (the FM-1 runs at 240 MHz)
32 MB of working memory for long delays, loops and samples (the FM-1 has about 432 KB)
16 MB of firmware flash plus a microSD library: keep several firmwares installed, swap from the menu
24-bit stereo audio in AND out, so it can be an effects box too
MIDI in and out (3.5 mm TRS), USB-C device and USB-C host
37 RGB-lit silicone keys, 8 velocity pads, 8 endless encoders, a thumbstick and 2 spring levers
4" 480×320 IPS screen, built-in speaker, headphone out, 3000 mAh battery
Wired only, no Bluetooth: lower latency, simpler to build
Target price: under $200

OPEN BY DESIGN
An open SDK and a browser emulator, so developers can build firmware before the hardware ships
A firmware jam before launch, with a community-voted firmware pack preloaded on every unit
Launch firmware ported from the FM-1 family: HYP-1, LOF-1, ECO-1 and GRAV-1

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