Floating 🌊 (Arturia Minifreak // Elektron Digitone // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S1 // K.O.-Sidekick)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Four instruments, three parts played in real time, and one slightly overloaded pair of hands. 😅

The challenge for this one was simple on paper: play the PADS, BASS and LEAD in real time. No sequencers being abused here! Well… except for the MFB Tanzbär, which handles the drums. 🥁

On the MiniFreak , I use two different pad sounds: one for the first part, then a more choir-like sound for the second half.

The S-1 handles the bass, and its HOLD function was particularly useful here. It lets me keep a bass note playing while freeing one hand to do something else (change sounds, play the lead, trigger a drum break… basically trying to keep everything under control. 😅)

The Digitone is where I play the melodies, using chime sounds layered with a pad-like sound. For the outro, I switch on the arpeggiator.

And then there's the Tanzbär , which made things a little more complicated because I wanted to play with the K.O.-Sidekick effects during the performance.

I used the Tanzbär's separate outputs so that:
The main drum parts go through Sidekick Channel 1, with its compressor, EQ and Loop effect for the breaks
The hi-hats and cymbals go through Channel 2, using the compressor, EQ and Delay.

So while playing three instruments in real time, I also had to keep an eye on the drums, the Sidekick effects, sound changes and everything else happening at the same time.

Let's just say… there are a few beautiful mistakes in there. 😂

But that's the whole point of these jams: no perfect performance, just one take, a lot of things to control, and a human being trying to keep up with his own setup.

Hope you enjoy it!

As always, the performance was recorded in a single take. I mixed and mastered the individual tracks afterwards in Ableton Live, but the musical performance itself wasn't edited or fixed."

5 Things To Like About Arturia MiniFreak 49

video upload by Solidtrax

"Here are 5 things I like about ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ MiniFreak 49. Be sure to see my other MiniFreak videos as well:

My review: https://solidtrax.nl/arturia-minifrea...
My sound bank for the MiniFreak 49 called Untold Stories Vol. 3 is available here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/untold-s..."

00:00 Intro
00:21 1. Filter FM
03:07 2. Stereo Spread
05:57 3. Navigating Patches
07:47 4. Stereo Unison
11:01 5. More Engines And...
14:40 6. Draw LFO.Shapes via Matrix

Connect:
https://www.solidtrax.nl

GFORCE MATRIX 12 VST IS AMAZING!! | Presets Preview

video upload by Sergio Frias

"THE BEST VST EMULATION EVER OF THE MATRIX 12
sit back and enjoy !!"

See the announcement post here for addtiional demos and details.

Oberheim Matrix 12 by Gforce - Presets Preview

video upload by Simon Le Grec

"Oberheim Matrix 12 by Gforce - Presets Preview
'The most ambitious analogue synthesiser Oberheim ever made'

Over 570 patches, including 380+ new patches and 190+ original Matrix-12 and Xpander patches.

Created in collaboration with Oberheim and Marcus Ryle, one of the original designers, who worked alongside the team throughout, GForce modelled the oscillators, filter, and envelope shapes against the hardware.

Get the Product here: https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc..." Sounds 00:00 Intro 00:05 AR 00:08 Danger 02:04 Silent Heights 02:38 Deep Water 03:13 Cosmic Drops 03:30 Cosmic Energy 04:11 Flying Rhythm 05:33 Metallic Colors 06:09 Reso Filter 06:21 Agressive OSC´s 07:29 Ambient Vibes 07:42 Cosmic Lights 09:00 Cosmic Flow 10:00 TranceNation 10:30 Kronos 12:22 Dancing Noise 13:35 BASS 13:40 ResoNation 15:00 Escape from New York 16:00 Hard Bass 17:03 Hard Sync 17:13 Classic Bass 17:47 80´s Bass 18:20 Dance Bass 18:45 Hypnotic Bass 19:19 AcidNation 19:38 SH Modulation 20:28 Lost in Time 21:25 Loveparade 22:00 HITS 22:25 KEYS 22:30 Legends 23:39 Radioactivity 24:17 Crystal Lake 24:40 Dreamy Pads 25:06 Memories 25:45 Deep Thoughts 26:51 Oceans 27:44 Deep House 28:04 China 1984 28:52 LEADS 29:06 Electric Lead 29:25 Digital Mellow 29:53 Phased Modulators 31:00 Falling 31:35 Laser 32:18 Underwater Lights 32:39 PADS 32:52 Stratosphere 33:51 Analog Brass 34:10 Vergangenheit 34:49 Old Lake House 35:45 Romantique 36:17 Flying Melodies 37:12 TEXTURES 37:31 Danger Zone

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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He made a fair Sampler for FM-1 and it sounds HUGE

video upload by ferluht

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

"Another day of AI-sloping firmwares for FM-1, this time a fair lo-fi sampler with 120s of audio, zones/instruments mapping, a free loop sequencer, punch-ins and send-returns. Still not LOOPA but already closer"

https://github.com/ferluht/fm1-lofi-s...

fm1-lofi

A lo-fi sampler that runs on the M-VAVE FM-1 itself, plus a web editor (one HTML file) that builds sample packs and sends them over Bluetooth (BLE MIDI) or USB.

Samples are stored in the FM-1's flash as 16 kHz mono, 2 bit LMS-ADPCM: about 100 s of audio in the 520 KB the firmware has for a pack.

The panel is a menu of ten screens (FX, SEL, ENV, LFO, EDIT, GLO, HOME, SAVE, ARP, SEQ), each with four parameters. Keyboard zones, scales, per zone envelope / LFO / start / end / reverse, four send effects with punch-ins, an arpeggiator and a live loop sequencer.

The web editor (one HTML file, any Chrome or Edge, Web MIDI) imports audio, slices it, maps it to zones, previews the real 2-bit sound and uploads the pack.

New Controllers And Interfaces: Synido, MIDIPLUS, Topping - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

Synido on Amazon

"Millie from Synido showed us their products - W25 Play, TempoKey K32 Play, Scale Pocket, Gaming A7 and LiveDock A20 Pro. Synido is a Shenzhen-based company with a focus on compact music tools, MIDI controllers and small audio interfaces.

W25 Play works without a computer for setup. It includes scale mode, chord mode, an arpeggiator, MIDI, and MIDI In, Out and Thru. It costs $169.

TempoKey K32 Play includes 128 sounds, 10 drum keys, a speaker, battery, 32 MIDI keys, eight knobs, eight pads, Bluetooth MIDI and USB-C. It costs $149 and is released in mainland China, with overseas release planned through the website and Amazon.

Scale Pocket includes 132 scales, 12 sounds, a speaker, headphone jack, USB-C MIDI and 24 velocity-sensitive keys. Gaming A7 is a low-latency gaming audio interface due in December at $53. LiveDock A20 Pro includes instrument input, mic, output and Type-C, and costs $60."

X-Max And Many New Products: MIDIPLUS - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

MIDIPLUS on Amazon

"YK from MIDI Plus gave us a tour of the massive booth they had in hall N1 covering products across many areas. YK showed us the flagship X-Max keyboard, and several new products in the company's range. We heard about the brand's history, including early Chinese digital keyboard development, portable MIDI keyboards for personal computers, and MIDI-to-USB work with MIDI Man. They collaborate with many brands to bring products to us.

*X-Max *is the flagship keyboard. It comes in an 88-key Fatar-touch version, with three semi-weighted versions also available. It includes hundreds of sounds, supports split mode, and offers DAW control for Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Live and others. Features include Chinese instruments, velocity-switched sample layers, expression control, smart scales, a learning mode, arpeggiator mutation and chord pads. Pricing is over RMB 6,000.

The Titan Q4F audio interface is a new 8-in/8-out model with a self-developed FPGA platform, screen metering, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD and LDAC, plus Dante, ADAT, S/PDIF and OTG support.

Portal is a broadcast-focused interface with EQ, effects, pads, sampling, presets, mix-minus and loopback. We also saw a *folding AI smart guitar*, a Bluetooth MIDI wind instrument, and an expandable DAW controller with up to 32 channels.
More Info: https://www.midiplus.com.tw/"

KB22 and M62: Topping - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

Topping is primarily known for their DACs.

"Marie from Topping Pro gave us a look at KB22, a mechanical keyboard with a built-in 2-in/2-out audio interface, alongside the portable M62 interface. The KB22 is a recent release from the Guangzhou company, which has its roots in hi-fi products and is now moving further into pro audio. This while at first glance might seem like a gimmick, actually makes a lot of sense.

The KB22 includes mic and high-impedance instrument inputs, line output, USB hub, OTG for phone connection, and 6.35mm headphone output with monitor volume control. The keyboard comes in two switch-feel options, and a small screen shows basic data.

Its control panel offers three modes: pro audio, gaming and hi-fi. Pro audio mode includes 80 dB gain, six loopback channels, DSP effects, noise reduction, reverb and ducking. Gaming mode includes voice boost and monitoring tools, while hi-fi mode includes EQ adjustment for playback tuning.

The M62 offers similar functions in a portable format, with a built-in battery rated at about 6.5 hours, dual mic inputs, aux input, headphone output, charge, OTG and USB-C ports. It supports phone and computer connection, including two-phone live streaming, and comes in seven colours. KB22 is priced at $269, while M62 is $249, with availability via Topping's global store, distributors and Amazon.

More Info: https://www.toppingaudio.com/"

Behringer Polyeight - Synth King custom presets - no talking - playing only

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi, I was a member of the beta testing team for the Behringer Polyeight. Personally I think that creating your own sounds is the best way of testing a new synthesizer.

Pure analog bliss! Exploring my custom patches on the brand-new Behringer Polyeight. 🎹🔥 This video is a pure sound demonstration (no talking, playing only) showcasing the raw sonic capabilities of the Behringer Polyeight. I designed a unique collection of custom presets to test all features of this 8-voice analog monster. It´s still a work in progress. The full soundset will be available soon."

⏱️ Preset Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Preset 1: Ocean Waves 0:55 - Preset 2: Das Model 1:20 - Preset 3: Autoharmonizer 2:00 - Preset 4: S&Halt System 2:35 - Preset 5: Wheel Rider 3:31 - Preset 6: Press it 4:20 - Preset 7: Phasing Bass 5:14 - Preset 8: Whow Arp 6:05 - Preset 9: Pulse Piano 6:56 - Preset 10: Heavy Hitter 8:10 - Preset 11: 8:43 - Preset 12: Natural Delay 10:32 - Preset 13: Portamentalis 11:10 - Preset 14: Tremendously 12:00 - Preset 15: Cyber Wurly 13:00 - Preset 16: Vocal Lead 13:25 - Preset 17: Broken Elka 15:09 - Preset 18: Flutter 15:34 - Preset 19: Philipps Organ 15:50 - Preset 20: Monster Bass 16:31 - Preset 21: Never Again 17:27 - Preset 22: Simple Saw 18:14 - Preset 23: Icy wavetable 18:44 - Preset 24: Auwah 19:19 - Preset 25: Harp’n Arp 20:14 - Preset 26: SSM Glory 20:42 - Preset 27: Ultra Low 21:15 - Preset 28: Split Sound: Pad & Lead 21:53 - Preset 29: Tele tubbies 22:14 - Preset 30: Oh my darling 22:35 - Preset 31: 4 voice Bell 23:04 - Preset 32: Ghosty Shiver 23:35 - Outro

M-Vave FM-1 | Do you really need custom Firmware anymore? | Official V16 Firmware

video upload by NatLife Sounds

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

"The sounds (presets) used in the video: https://natlifesounds.com/product/amb...

Official V16 Firmware: https://www.m-vave.com/download [links on bottom here]

Hello everyone!

Version V16 of the official firmware for the M-Wave FM-1 was recently released, and after using it for a while, I seriously wondered: Do I really need any other third-party firmware? The official firmware is the most stable, offering full stereo effects, multitimbral support, color gamut customization, a full 64-step sequencer, and much more that can't be found in third-party firmware.

And since the video didn't finish recording, I'd like to add: Do we really need custom firmware with incomprehensible code written by AI (which doesn't even understand sound synthesis)? Unfortunately, the video didn't finish recording, but that's exactly what I wanted to add in this video.

Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - first Sequencer/Preset Demo 'SY Complx - Pattern 12'
01:47 - Analog sound demo with 'LD Jupiter - Ambient & Dreams V2'
03:15 - About 64-Sequencer
03:40 - 128 Effect Presets (in Stereo Effects)
04:33 - Global function Update
05:41 - How it will sounds now?
07:53 - "PLK Trance" in new Sequencer
08:43 - My thoughts about '3rd parties Firmwares'
09:55 - You can lost a quality of FM engine?
11:01 - FM Engine is the main thing of M-Vave FM-1
11:50 - My thoughts on all Firmwares
12:30 - Official V16 Firmware Pros
13:27 - The record was stopped (because the SD card is full :D)

#fm1 #mvave #musicproducer #musicproduction"

Also see M-VAVE FM-1 Open-Source Firmware｜Workbench & Operation Guide

FM-1 016 Firmware Release Notes follow [yes there are two 1.s below]

Compared with: the 015 release (single-timbral, 12-note polyphony)

The user manual on the official website has been updated accordingly. Please refer to it for detailed operating instructions.

Prepared: October 20, 2026

Terminology: °∞Voice°± on the display refers to a timbral part. °∞Polyphony°± refers to the total number of synthesis voices available across the instrument.

1. Multitimbral Operation and Expanded Polyphony

1. Expanded from one timbral part to eight Voices. Play different sounds simultaneously or layer multiple sounds together.

2. Total polyphony increases from 12 to 20 synthesis voices, dynamically shared across all eight parts. The instrument provides 20 voices in total, not 20 per part.

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Viral FM1 - An Access Virus Based Big Synth Engine for M-Wave FM-1 - First Showdown

video upload by J0kerpack

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

"This are the first tests of my new viral FM1 synth engine on my new FM1. It is still in a very early state. The first sign of life and it sounds very promising

The video is not so great, but you get an impression of the sound quality.
This engine was made with high fidelity in mind pushing the device to its max 😀

After the very long measurement and matching phase of the synth sections i still need a lot of tweaking for the perfect virus like sonic character. My goal is to make this thing patch compatible to the original..
I do my best to make this synth a main reason to buy an FM1..or 3😉

Note: this is not a Osirus based approach. No original firmware involved ( beside the legal aspects this alone would eat up 512 Kb of the FM1s rom leaving only a few Kb for the Rest)
That’s why everything is done from scratch trying to come as close to the original s as possible.

Features:

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Waldrof Introduces Crema String Machine

Check with dealers on the right on pricing and availability.

Playlist:

1. Waldorf Crema - Trailer
2. Waldorf Crema - Deep Dive with CTO - Rolf Wöhrmann
3. In the Studio with Maria Chiara Argirò ft. Waldorf Crema
4. Waldorf Crema // I’m having a hard time describing what kind of synth this is // Review and tutorial - loopop
5. Waldorf Crema Ensemble Synth - Sound Demo (no talking)
6. Waldorf Crema (Ambient improvisation and sound design walkthrough) - Martin Stürtzer

"Waldorf Music releases Crema, a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer designed for creating string ensembles, layered pads and evolving sound textures.

Based on the synthesis architecture of the Waldorf Streichfett, Crema expands this concept into the digital era.

While Streichfett captures the character of the analog string machines of the 1970s, Crema adds the digital pads of the 1980s and 1990s.

It enlarges the sound palette through wavetable, FM synthesis and dual effects, including a dedicated shimmer reverb."

Additional details and pics (click on them to enlarge and zoom in):



"Meet Crema – The Finishing Touch For Every Sound

Meet Crema, the compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer that expands the iconic sound of Waldorf Streichfett to the digital era.

While Streichfett captures the character of the analog string machines of the 1970s, Crema adds the digital pads of the 1980s and 1990s, enlarging the sound palette through wavetable and FM synthesis, dual effects and a dedicated shimmer reverb.

Classic string ensembles, rich pads, evolving textures and the Waldorf touch. All in one little synth.

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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."

Sounds for Arturia MiniFreak 49 (Untold Stories Vol. 3)

video upload by Solidtrax

"I made these sounds for ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ MiniFreak 49... (Untold
Stories Vol. 3) and sequenced and recorded them in ‪@bitwig‬ Studio

Get the sounds here: https://solidtrax.nl/product/untold-s...

Introductory Offer: Get 30% off with coupon code US3INTRO. The code also works for Untold Stories Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and the bundle! Offer ends December 2nd, 2026.

My review of the MiniFreak 49: https://solidtrax.nl/arturia-minifrea..."

M-Vave FM-1 | Ambient & Dreams V2 Analog Vibes | soundbank for FM synthesizers

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy 'Ambient & Dreams V 2: Analog Vibes' here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/amb...

Note! - The sound s comes directly from M-Vave FM-1, No other sources (fx's etc) was used! Everything you hear you can get using my sounds "Analog Vibes" in the factory firmware -V16!

Let’s welcome a new chapter of special FM presets for M-Vave FM-1 & FM synthesizers, includes Yamaha DX7/DX7 II, Korg Opsix 2.0, Korg Volca FM/FM2, Native Instruments FM8, Arturia DX7 V, Dexed, Plogue chipsynth OPS7.

Ambient & Dreams V2: Analog Vibes – is a new sophisticated FM sounds with an emphasis on analog sound that will surely win your heart and mind. In this part, deep Ambient textures are mixed with retro Analog sounds for maximum sound absorption effects.

In this set you will find a variety of sounds that were created without the use of effects and they already sound good on their own, since the “feeling of the effects” methods were applied – with the help of deep FM synthesis.

Ambient & Dreams V2 contains 32 Presets & Patches, which includes:

6 Bass
1 special FX
5 Leads
3 Pads
8 Plucks
9 Synths

Note: On the M-Vave FM-1, you get exactly the sound you hear in the Demo Presentations. This sound will sound better on the Yamaha DX-7, Dexed, Korg Opsix and other FM synthesizers, as the FM-1’s sound architecture is slightly different.

#fm1 #mvave #fmsynth #ambient #relaxingmusic"

【Torso Electronics】 S-4 Sculpting Sampler

video upload by Takeo Watanabe

"#torso #s4 #torsoelectronics #fieldsoundart"

Oberheim XP-1 Xpander & Xk-1 MIDI Keyboard Controller SN G50437 & Z631187

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

via this eBay listing

"The Oberheim Xpander (model designation XP-1) is a legendary six-voice desktop analog synthesizer released in 1984. It is widely celebrated by sound designers as one of the most flexible non-modular analog synthesizers ever constructed. By pairing rich analog audio components with an innovative digital control logic, the Xpander achieved the deep routing capabilities of a modular system without requiring any physical patch cables.

The Oberheim XK (also known as the OB-Xk) is a programmable MIDI keyboard master controller released in 1985. It does not generate any internal sounds on its own; instead, it was engineered primarily as a dedicated, rugged companion hardware controller for Oberheim’s legendary Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizer modules.

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ARP Odyssey rev.1 auto repeat & S/H

video upload by Senor KAGA Broadcast

"Vintage ARP Odyssey rev.1 (Late model)
Original 4023 filter broke, replaced it with a substitute from Synthchaser.
Verified its operation while auto-repeat and S/H."

DRIFT — Ambient Synth Demo on M-VAVE FM-1 | No Talking

video upload by fbnfrtg

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

"A first listen to DRIFT, my custom firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1, based on Felucca.

An ambient instrument for live sessions. Warm synths, spacious pads and delicate plucks, with a generative Euclidean sequencer. One track. Room to explore.

Two oscillators, three slots for your own samples, scales, ADSR envelopes, assignable LFO modulation, delay and reverb — from subtle movement to slowly evolving textures.

No talking. Just sound.

Install DRIFT:
https://thefirmwarehub.com/

Try the online demo:
https://www.fbnfrtg.de/tools/fm1/drif...

#DRIFT #MVAVE #FM1 #AmbientMusic #AmbientSynth #GenerativeMusic #EuclideanSequencer #Sampling #Synthesizer #SoundDesign"

K&B#045 – M-VAVE FM-1 (Drift) + Torso S-4 ambient sound explorations

video upload by fbnfrtg

"Keys & Buttons #045 – M-VAVE FM-1 (Drift) + Torso S-4 ambient sound explorations

So I started vibe coding my own FM-1 firmware: Drift.

Drift is an ambient instrument designed for live sessions, featuring classic synth sounds, lush pads, plucks, delay, reverb, an assignable LFO, various musical scales, and a generative Euclidean sequencer.

#mvave #fm1 #ambient #torsos4"

10.21.2026 improvised house jam

video upload by ROSHANE

"6 minutes of an improvised house jam

Roland Sh101
Roland S-1
Arturia Microfreak
Sequential Prophet 6
Ableton Live 12
Novation Launchkey 61"

Rig Tour with Glenn Keteleer - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

"Nick chatted to to Glenn Keteleer (aka Linear Straight and Radical G*) about his compact ambient performance rig, built around *SOMA Pipe and Warp a Torso S-4 and *SOMA Cosmos*.

The setup starts with a mono output from the Pipe breakout box into Warp, which has a new firmware release that lets the sample rate run at 24kHz instead of 48kHz, giving more CPU headroom and longer reverb times.

The signal then runs in stereo to the Torso S-4. The S-4 weighs under one kilogram (great for flying with!) and includes four loopers, granular processing, distortion, delay and reverb. From there, the rig feeds Soma Cosmos. Cosmos runs pitched firmware, and with the drive control fully wet it can take material down by an octave.

As the whole performance comes from Pipe, with no additional sound sources, the setup remains improvisational rather than pre-arranged, and Glenn can respond on the fly.

More Info: Instagram: / glennketeleer"

Live Modular System: Jungle of Wires - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

"apologies for the crappy sound demo in the video, btw - we were having power issues with our recording setup and the sound is very sub-par - live in the room it sounds great!

Mandy aka Jungle of Wires gave us a look at her compact live modular system, which she brought for ambient, techno and Dolby Atmos performances. She explained that the aim was to fit as much varied sound as possible into a small case.

The rack includes a Chaos mixer/VCA, a This Is Not Rocket Science Bob and Steve reverb/delay, a Knobula PolyCinematic for synth-wave textures, Manis Iteritas for plucks and bass parts, and Marbles as the main sequencer. Pamela also handles timing duties, with different patching for the techno set.

She demonstrated the ambient patch with Bob and Steve handling the reverb processing, while the S-4 sits at the end of the chain and adds samples. For techno, the patch changes focus toward kick, hi-hat, percussion and bass.

Instagram: / jungleofwires

Bandcamp: Jungleofwires.bandcamp.com"