Mitchell Sigman - Memory

video upload by celebutante

"From Mitchell Sigman's 2026 record, 'Memory Banks'
Available for streaming/purchase here: https://linktr.ee/mitchellsigmanmusic"

Some additional notes on the release from Mitchell:

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A Rare First Listen: Four Classic Oberheims

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"I was lucky enough to borrow three beautiful vintage Oberheims from a good friend. Together with my own OB-X, that gave me the rare chance to put four classic Oberheim polys side by side: the OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8 and EVS.

This is not a polished shootout or a scientific comparison. It is simply a first impression, a first test after the synths came back from major servicing. Just playing, listening and enjoying that unmistakable Oberheim sound.

Huge thanks to my friend for trusting me with these incredible instruments. I’m a lucky man.

In this video:
OB-X
OB-Xa
OB-8
EVS

Four legendary Oberheims in one room. What a sound."

Morphor ECHON 6 #1 | Winterdagen

video upload by Winterdagen

"I feel like I'm in synth heaven these days. I was lucky enough to get my hands on the new ECHON 6 from Morphor, which is a gorgeous sounding, super unique synth: a 6 voice polyphonic analogue BBD resonator synthesizer. Yep, that's quite the mouth full. In a nutshell it's one part analogue poly synth, one part analogue BBD chip physical modeling synth.

I've been a big fan of physical modeling kind of synths for some time, and Morphor's take on this concept is the most special one I've come across so far. I know this type of synthesis mostly from either quite complex plugins, or Eurorack stuff such as Rings and Surface. Morphor has managed to take this concept into an analogue desktop format and it's super special. In this little sketch I'm exploring quite typical karplus-strong like plucks, but feeding in some sine wave oscillator, having full ADSR control over the the exciter, and having BBD chips as resonators, makes for a super expressive sound.

Apart from its amazing sound, ECHON 6 is also beautifully built. One of the most sturdy, smooth and well built synths I have ever come across. One of its superpowers is that it also has an absolutely amazing and intuitive modulation section, which I'll tell you more about in some following videos (I've been making a lot!). Thanks so much for letting me explore this beauty, Morphor!

Find out more about ECHON 6 at: https://echon6.com/"

Genki Instruments Katla #5 | Winterdagen

video upload by Winterdagen

"Time for a new video on the mighty Genki Instruments Katla lava synthesizer! While last rays of a setting sun were hitting my living room window, I was playing around with Katla's stereo CMOS distortion, and this beautiful gloomy pad emerged. You can drive Katla in no less than four different places. This took a little getting used to for me, but it makes for a super flexible synth engine. I've never heard internal drive sound this good on a synthesizer.

As always, thanks for having me Genki! I'm not getting payed to say nice things about Katla, and I think its beautiful sound speaks for itself:)"

Spectrum Shifter Surrey Electronics Phazing Unit RARE Studio Gear Frequency FX

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via this eBay listing

It appears to have an original red Surrey Electronics case, compared to this racked one. You'll find a spec sheet there as well.

"Surrey Electronics Spectrum Shifter

Uses the same principle as Bode frequency shifter. Ostensibly for 'Howl Reduction' but capable of some very interesting effects. Essentially, unlike a pitch shifter, a frequency shifter does not preserve the harmonic relationships in the input signal. In practice this means the output quickly starts to deviate from what is going in and extra tones are added which then interact and interfere with the source producing new harmonics and drones. Very good with other fx. Great studio addition as you can plug allsorts in not just for vocals.

31cm x 27cm x 24cm
240v unit

Mono input and output via 1/4" jacks on the rear. (standard 'guitar' Jacks)
some scuffs and slider plastic is missing, did not replace as does not affect use. See photos."

This one was spotted and sent in via
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AUTECHRE - Yulquen (COVER - Nord Lead 2X)

video upload by nicola neeco

"I recreated 'Yulquen' by Autechre as faithfully as possible, using only a Nord Lead 2X and performing everything in a single take.

My goal was to get as close as I could to the original sound and feel, while staying fully committed to one instrument and one live performance.

This wasn’t about making a perfect copy: it was about studying the details, the movement, and the character of the track, then trying to bring that language to life through synthesis alone.

While I tried to stay as faithful as possible to the original sound world, I also gave myself the freedom to bend the harmony slightly, adding a few extra notes in the bass and letting the low end speak a little more. It’s still the same DNA, but with a small twist in the shadows.

Now I’m curious to know what you think: did the changes feel natural, or did they pull the track away from the original spirit?

Drop a comment and tell me if you like the new harmonic hints in the bass, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Gear used:
Nord Lead 2X
Valhalla Vintageverb plugin
Valhalla Delay plugin

(I made these patches from scratch)"

Ableton Move - Kasser Arcade TRS MIDI jam

video upload by Arman Bohn

"You can find my devices here: https://distropolisgoods.com/

Last weekend at the Portland synth expo, several people asked me if my little USB-C to TRS-A MIDI adapter (cantrip) would work with the Ableton Move. I had just purchased and received my Move a couple of days before and had not even thought of trying it out.

I’m running the current beta of the Move and the cantrip seems to be working just fine.

My Kasser Arcade only has MIDI DIN - so it was a likely candidate to test.

The cantrip is the tiny clear box in between the Arcade on the left and the Move on the right."

Dreadbox Murmux Sound Bank | Demo 2 (patches 26 – 51) | Synth Universe

video upload by Synth Universe

"In this video I demo patches 26 - 51 from the Synth Universe Sound Bank, a bank of 101 pro quality analog sounds for the Dreadbox Murmux Adept synthesizer, including pads, poly synths, strings, chimes, brass, leads, bass, keys, and ambient.

Buy the sound bank here: https://synthuniverse.sellfy.store"

"Any effects you hear on the sounds in this video are internal to Murmux.

A list of patches with timestamps and more information about the sound banks is below.

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HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad Music

"Turing machines are generative sequencers that create looped melodies that slowly evolve and change over time, perfect for techno. I'm using the Shroud of Turing from Flatsix Modular in my compact techno setup. It's a 1U turing machine with clever features like user-defined scales and the ability to save different scales to play. I'm using it with Shakmat Ballista Blast as the main voice . Ohmforce Bohm is the main kick and I play it against Shakmat Battering Ram for dual-kick fun."

HOW TO Build a Portable Live Techno Rig (and Actually Perform With It)

video upload by SynthDad

"I used to think a bigger setup meant more options meant better music. Turns out the opposite is true, at least for me.

For a while my live rig was getting more complex every time I played it. More modules, more flexibility, more things to manage. And instead of playing, I was troubleshooting. So I stripped it back.

In this video I walk through the portable techno case I built for live performance; what made the cut, what didn't, and why having fewer options actually made me more focused and more musical on stage.

If you make techno with hardware and performing live is something you're thinking about, hopefully this is useful.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Breakdown of my setup - kicks
01:01 Adding texture with Oneiroi
01:36 Battering Ram as second kick
02:03 Lead voice Ballista Blast
02:25 Sequencing with Shroud of Turing
05:23 Changing up the melody
05:52 Quantising notes to change the mood
07:27 Putting it all together to play
22:36 Conclusions"

Modular techno performance with a portable setup

Ballista Blast by Shakmat, Six Sound Examples

video upload by Liminal Pulses

"In this showcase, I've created six different sound sources with the Ballista Blast by ‪@ShakmatModular‬ . It can do SO MANY THINGS, and do them AMAZINGLY, but I thought I'd focus on six sound design examples, so we can zoom in on a few core engines and all the various sounds you can get from those engines. Let me know what you think of each one in the comments!

Each sound example is 2.5 minutes long, save the last example, which is 4 minutes.

0:07 Sound Example One, Engine: WaveTable. Type: Basic. ENVLP Mode: ASR. ANLG VCF: Type 2. VCA Mode: Drone. Distortion type 2, level 3 out of 5. FM. Alt = ON

2:23 Sound Example Two, Engine: Classic. Mode: Width. ENVLP Mode: AR. ANLG VCF: Type 2. VCA Mode: Drone. FM. Alt = ON

4:46 Sound Example Three, Engine: FM. Algorithm Type: Magnet Claw Arms. VCA Mode: Drone. ENV Mode: AR. FM.

7:10 Sound Example Four, Engine: WaveTable. Type: Digi 08. VCF Type: 2p VCA Mode: Drone. ENV Mode: AR.

9:50 Sound Example Five, Engine: Classic. Mode: Sync. VCA Mode: Drone. ENV Mode: AR. ANLG VCF: Type 2. FM.

12:15 Sound Example Six Engine: WaveTable. Type: Harm 1. Distortion type 2, level 3 out of 5. ENVLP Mode: ASR. ANLG VCF: 4P. VCA Mode: ENV. Distortion type 2, level 3 out of 5. FM.

I'm using effects by the ‪@busycircuits‬ MFX and ‪@tiptop-audio‬ Z5000.
The first two sound examples feature a sequence by the Varigate 4+ by ‪@malekko1‬
The second two feature the Pseudos by Raw Yaw Media.
The last two feature the T12 by ‪@doboz.modular‬"

PPG Wave 2.3 w/ New Display

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via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
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"The Ultimate PPG Wave 2.3 – Serviced & Refurbished – Collector's Condition

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Intellijel Swells - Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator

video upload by Intellijel

"Swells is a multi-model reverb module, with a built-in modulator we call the 'Swell Generator'.

Some feature highlights of Swells include:
Nine unique studio-grade reverb models
Fully stereo signal path
Eight reverb parameter sliders
Ebb & Flow - two per-model parameters
Swell Generator - aka envelope follower with four modes.
LO-FI with Min & Max setting
Freeze, Reverse and Burst FX
20HP Module"

Intellijel Swells | Four synth explorations

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Four mostly ambient pieces with Intellijel's new reverb and other hardware.

Fair warning: Intellijel sent me the Swells and Jellymix. Take that as you will. Considering how much other Intellijel stuff I use, and considering how much I'm a sucker for reverb, I was excited to try this one out.

00:00 - Omnichord ambient
03:49 - SubH Replay ambient
08:22 - S-4 OVUM ambient
12:35 - Hexdrums jam

Undoubtedly, we're living in a golden era of reverb hardware. I've got more reverb than one human needs, but I love it so much. One thing that means, though, is that I'm looking for reverb that does new things, that isn't just good but different and textural and interesting in and of itself.

In that respect I've been very happy with Swells, and am planning to use it a bunch after this. Swells can play it straight, but the combination of self-generated modulation and great colouration options means Swells can draw attention, add unique character, and fill a role more than simply adding space. I've particularly liked pairing it with Jellymix, using Swells as a send and then using varying amounts of wet/dry across multiple instruments, creating a shared reverb environment that feels pretty glued. It's a great combo.

So do you need another reverb? Probably not. You don't need anything in hardware, honestly. But if you're looking for a hardware reverb that makes you think differently about time-based effects, and if you're looking for a reverb that sounds good in new ways, I think Swells is worth checking out.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Stereo Filtered Big Boy Verb (Strymon BigSky MX + Vongon Paragraphs II)

video upload by Duskmos

"In this Signal Colors: Layers, I'm pairing up the Strymon BigSky MX and the Vongon Paragraphs II - a massively spacious reverb processed through an atmospheric panning stereo filter. These two heavy hitters are a powerful duo. Hang out with me while I pair them up with the Teenage Engineering OP-XY!"

Pirin V1 for Waldorf Protein by NatLife

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Download Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/pir...

[Since I'm not a professional keyboardist, forgive me for my poor performance]

Pirin V1 for Waldorf Protein is my new soundbank for this powerful little Microwave-based synthesizer. It features 40 complex presets & patches, most of which utilize multiple Layers for maximum sonic impact.

This bank is full of atmosphere:

11 full-fledged sequences created with the internal sequencer
10 deep pads that convey a mountainous atmosphere to your Protein
2 Arpeggios, 4 forest noise effects, 2 Lead sounds, 1 Pluck, and 10 diverse synth sounds, from piercing to Synthwave. Installation instruction includes."

Memories | Roland JX3P and Fractal Audio FM3 nostalgic instrumental

video upload by MIDERA

"So, I sold my JX3P, my amazing condition JX3P, because I had the System 8 and the Jupiter 6. Fast track to now, a friend sells me a beat up JX3P and I think "I'll test it out again..." And man what a synth. The System 8 really doesn't do it justice. I can't believe I kept the JP6 over the JX3P, which sounds far better than the JP6 or System 8. What a bummer. Now, just like the D-50, I sold a mint condition one, and ended up with a junker :/ Sigh... well, the Jupiter 6 is gone (couldn't be more glad to be honest), and I'm eyeing the System 8...

Fractal Audio FM3 used for FX.

#roland #fractalaudiofm3"

Announcement + UDO DMNO Demo

video upload by Hazel Mills

"Thanks UDO Audio for having me involved in this astounding instrument. Something to celebrate for women music in the world of electronic music.

The DMNO is possibly my favourite of their synths. Here I'm demo-ing some of the factory presets that I designed.

0:00 Announcement
01:30 - Dunking Bass
02:05 - Deception Pad
02:29 - Dusty Plain
02:56 - Primitive Pulses
03:23 - Oskar Broken Pad
04:18 - Vault Plunge
04:47 - One Magic Bell"

Genki Instruments Katla #2 | Winterdagen

video upload by Winterdagen

"Here's another patch on the gorgeous ‪@genkiinstruments‬ Katla synthesizer.

For this keys patch I made use of Katla's voice rotation, with one of 5 voices tuned an octave higher than the rest, resulting in unpredictable pitch jumps in the melody, which I love. I didn't make use of Katla's oscillators for this patch, in stead the sound is coming from the filter with the resonance fully up, which tracks pitch very nicely when tuned with the simple calibration mode of holding down the two filter mode knobs.

I'm a big fan of these singing filter sine waves, which always feel a tiny bit unstable which makes them sound magical. To top it off I'm modulating the panning of the voices, I blended in some of Katla's lovely noise for some warble and I added some of the amazing internal reverb, which reminds me a bit of my Vongon Ultrasheer. I love this sound so much and I've never heard any other synth make it quite like this!

You don't see me playing the keys in the video, but I played this patch for hours, instant inspiration really. This melody is came out of that improvisation.

Thank you for watching!

ps. sine waves generally don't translate all that well on phone/laptop speakers, so speakers/earbuds/headphones advised.

Katla is shipping as of this week, find more info at: https://genki.is/"

Roland M-DC1 Dance 1u rack module

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via this eBay listing

"No AI here, this is a real human description in the language of English.

Think of drum loops, drones and leads from the 90s. This is an M-DC1 from Roland, which includes typical banks of patches, but also cool performance and drum modes. Many hip hop loops, trance type stuff. This is a rack module which essentially contains the dance roms that were also available for the JV series in the form of plug in cards. Except this is a standalone rack unit with a JV-esque sound engine.

The JV sound was ubiquitous in the 90s, and not to be underestimated, whether it be traditional piano/keyboard, bass, drums, or leads.

Pretty clean, even the rack ears are pretty clean, Home studio only, not dragged around. Used for supplementing tracks, and some of the drum loops were used as foundations for tracks.

you got your midi, your stereo outs etc.

midi'd it up to another roland keyboard and tested some of the performance loops, and individual patches. That worked for me."

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An Ambient Exploration in Microsound in Two Parts with Morphagene & Mimeophon

video upload by Genshi Media Group

"::| TO HEAR THE FULL RANGE OF FREQUENCIES AND STEREO EFFECTS, A GOOD PAIR OF HEADPHONES IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |::

An Ambient Exploration in Microsound in Two Parts with the ‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ Morphagene & Mimeophon. Part one also includes the Make Noise QPAS. Both parts towards the end also include a pair of Radio Music modules (though in Part One the second Radio Music module wouldn't trigger). I will be releasing a 5 Track Album with more of these explorations within a week or two. Further details of this video:

You may be asking 'Why didn't he just use modulation on those parameters?' When I'm using a small setup with just two or three modules, I like to manually "play" the modules like an instrument; using my intuition to guide how I am going to evolve the sound. In my main, bigger system, I of course use all sorts of modulation for some of these things with modules like Batumi, Samara, Zadar and others, but I still always leave room to play the instrument manually.

I've been interested in Granular synthesis and Microsound ever since getting Curtis Roads' book 'Microsound' when it first came out in 2001, but even before that, I had been interested in Musique Concrète, with my first experience of that being when my father (who was a Radio DJ and Concert Promoter) brought home the just released Beatles 'White' album and hearing 'Revolution No. 9' for the first time. I was four years old, and it freaked me out! Part two of this video towards the end gets a little 'haunted' as well, inspired by that revolution of musique concrète!

#Morphagene #Mimeophon #musiqueconcrete"

hichord + m8.

video upload by hijaq.

"since the beginning of the year i’ve been slowly learning how to use the m8. it’s my new favorite little guy, but i still feel like i barely know what i’m doing. this is a really simple little song using the hichord as an external instrument with some touchscreen effects. there is no post-processing on this audio. still haven’t figured out how to make led screens look good on camera lol.

i have a few videos saved up so i can post weekly for the next little while. expect more m8 later, i’ll be back to traveling once it warms up so it’s coming with me ;3

all my music is free to use. liking the video or subscribing to the channel helps me make more stuff. thanks love u."

new hichord looper can make a whole song.

video upload by hijaq.

"hichord recently updated its looper to have six separate tracks and they asked me to try it out. i tried to get the camera as close as possible so you can read the screen. all this audio comes straight from the box with no plugins or effects."