November Rain

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose,
Waldorf Iridium,
Arturia Minifreak.
Conductive Labs The NDLR V2,
Torso S 4,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastle Bestie,
28.11.2025
video# 2582

Ambient Improvisation

video upload by Jörg Schaaf

"1,859 / 5,000
It's been quite a while since I produced and uploaded my last live video. With this video, I want to make a fresh start and produce more videos from my studio in the future. Therefore, this improvisation is quite simple. The Prophet X plays two sequences of different lengths using a sound from my Prophet X Sample Library Volume 1, which is available on my website and will be presented in detail here on YouTube soon.

https://www.joergschaaf.de/wordpress/...

The Spectralis plays a deep bass note every two bars and runs unsynchronized at the same tempo as the Prophet X (119 BPM).

I play a few melodies on my Minimoog, which has faithfully accompanied me for almost thirty years. It's a kind of farewell to a beloved synthesizer that I unfortunately have to part with. You can find it on the German online classifieds site Kleinanzeigen.

(https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeig...)

The Minimoog is in very good condition. I've maintained it regularly over the years, and it underwent a complete overhaul last week. This Minimoog is equipped with a Lintronics MIDI converter, which includes an additional LFO and other modifications. Thanks to retrofitted precision trimmers, the oscillators are significantly easier to tune and more stable than the original.

The sound of a Minimoog is very organic and majestic. I emphasize the vintage character of this little instrument by using the Valhalla DSP Delay plugin. This plugin produces wonderfully glorious noise and distortion on demand, adding even more life to this session."

11/25-27/25 Metasonix S-2000 & D-2000 & R-51 + Soundforce S-707 & S-LD + DSP 808 + (…)

video upload by Cfpp0

"11/25-27/25 Metasonix S-2000 & D-2000 & R-51 + Soundforce S-707 & S-LD + DSP 808 + ALM Pamela’s New Workout + Blue Lantern Gate Sequencer + Ladik U-202 & S143 + Paia 6740 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + Peavey 1300

Overdubs. Two takes of a drum from the D-2000 through the R-51 VCA are overlaid, and they were processed by a small room reverb on the Alesis MIDIVERB II with the preamp overloaded. A four note sequence on the Ladik S-143 is driven by a sparse pattern on the Blue Lantern Gate Sequencer, and controls the pitch of the S-2000, which is delayed by the Peavey 1300 with a reversed reverb on the MIDIVERB II. The S-707 cowbell is delayed by the Peavey 1300, with reversed reverb. The 16th note hats are from the DSP 808 module, triggered by ALM Pamela’s New Workout. The other percussion is from the S-LD."

Mystery Synth in Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's Dreams Full Album

video upload by Kaj Roger Willumsen

This one was spotted and sent in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan. Note the video is from 11 years ago so not AI. Could be a render for a soft synth or other though. Could be DIY, but note the touch panel or screen. According to the YouTube comments "Picture is only for cover. Not sure which synth it is. Will try to find out." There was no follow-up that I could find after that aside from mention the album itself mainly features Arturia. You can find a list of hardware synths and some harware synth spotting in this previous post featuring Dreamland. If you know what that blue synth above is, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post, or send email to matrixsynth at gmail.com and I'll update the post with anything definitive. BTW, you can find additonal Mystery Synths via the Mystery Synths label here. There have only been 23 including this one, to date, since 2005. Update: answer in the comments of this post below. That was quick.

Here's the video description for the above:

"Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's

Is now available on.

https://itunes.apple.com//artist/kaj-...

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/2MO67...

Some songs are made for Norwegian television documentary.

1.Dreamland----- 0:00
2.Saltfjellet ----- 4:32
3.80's movement -- 7:06
4.Nordlandsbanen- 10:31
5.Voyager 2--------- 14:31
6.Dolphins song---- 18:00
7.Kepler Telescope--21:53
8.Deep Impact------ 26:09
9.Reisen--------------- 29:15
10.Mariner 2----------33:40
11.Mars------------ 38:00
12.Venus------------- 40:49
13.Supernova----- 45:20
14.Tones Comforder--49:25
15.Jupiter------------ 52:40
16.Home--------------- 57:34
17.Back to 80 century- 1:01:14
18.We fly out of place--1:05:10
19.Minded Traveling--- 1:08:00"

Doepfer A-188-9 High Speed VCO - Audio Demo

video upload by Doepfer Musikelektronik GmbH

"Over the last month, we have been recording videos for our Instagram channel. Here is a compilation of some of the clips!

In the video, the A-121-S stereo filter is mainly used as an end-of-chain filter. In combination with the A-149-4 quad random voltage source, it is possible to add modulation to the stereo field.

The feedback path was often patched in the clips, for example with a bandpass filter that had high resonance. This can lead to some pretty crazy sounds, as you can hear!

Another interesting thing to try is playing really high or low notes. Some of these the BBD is unable to track, which results in some quite nice glitches.

The A-188-9 and A-188-1 BBD combo offers a wide range of sound possibilities and often produces happy accidents. It's totally worth trying!

Questions? Let us know!

Module A-188-9 is a so-called high speed VCO that tracks prefectly to the 1V/oct scale in the frequency range of about 15kHz ... 500 kHz. The main application is the exact drive of BBD modules (A-188-1/2) to generate sounds realized by means of the so-called Karplus-Strong synthesis. But even in cooperation with other modules featuring high speed inputs (e.g. digital noise, delay, frequency divider) the A-188-9 makes sense. In principle, the module is made of a precision audio VCO followed by a PLL (phase locked loop) unit that multiplies the frequency of the audio VCO by 32. Thus the module can be used also as an audio VCO as it features the standard waveforms sawtooth, triangle and rectangle with adjustable pulse width."

See the announcement post here.

Vieni Uomo

video upload by Davide Micheli

"This song, titled 'Vieni Uomo,' is inspired by the Italo disco dance music of the 1980s.

This piece was actually recorded using some analog electronic synthesizers and string machines from the 1980s, such as the Crumar Bit99, Crumar Multiman-S, and Solton Programmer 24. The vocal part also features a barely audible Hammond organ background. This part is played along with the String Machine connected to an analog phaser. Other synthesizers I used include the Prophet 6 and the Korg Prologue 16 for some solo parts. For the vocal part, I used the full analog GRP V22 vocoder, which is truly fantastic.

For the drum machine, I used a vintage Dynacord P20-8 bit from the 1980s.

I also used an Oberheim OB-X8 to create an adaptation break before the vocoder part.

This song truly evokes 1980s Italo Disco music, and the sound is typical of that genre.

I'll post a later video detailing the recording process for this song, track by track.

The song is scheduled for release on major streaming platforms on December 3, 2025."

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DIY Minimoog Inspired Synth | A Teensy Powered Tribute

video upload by Moby Pixel

"In this video, we’re building a Teensy-powered synth inspired by the iconic Minimoog Model D, and exploring what made the original design so legendary. We’ll walk through all-the-things: oscillators, mixer, filter, envelopes, hidden features, presets, the Teensy’s USB audio setup, and how Bob Moog’s Minimoog helped shape modern subtractive synthesis.

This is my biggest project to date, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The Teensy 4.1’s built-in USB audio is sending power, MIDI, and audio over a single cable. What a time to be alive, haha! All code and build files are available on GitHub if you want to make your own. Cheers!

GitHub: https://github.com/NickCulbertson/Min...

A 6-voice polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer built with the Teensy 4.1 microcontroller, inspired by the classic Minimoog. Features comprehensive synthesis with USB audio/MIDI and intuitive menu control.

Key Features:
6-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice (18 total)
6 waveforms per oscillator
Noise shared white/pink noise
24dB Moog-style ladder filter with ADSR envelopes
Independent LFO with pitch/filter/amp targets
Macro knob system - remap filter knobs to LFO controls
USB Audio + MIDI - single cable to computer
20 hardware encoders + LCD for real-time control
20 Presets - 80s Brass, Saw Keys, Bass sounds, Pads, and more
Multiple play modes - Mono, Poly, Legato with glide

Parts List:
Teensy 4.1 – https://www.sparkfun.com/teensy-4-1-w...
Menu Encoder – https://www.amazon.com/Taiss-KY-040-E...
Other Encoders – https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
LCD 2×16 – https://www.amazon.com/Hosyond-Displa...
Knobs – https://www.amazon.com/Taiss-Silver-R...

Chapters:
0:00 The Minimoog
3:00 MiniTeensy Synth Build
6:32 Minimoog & MiniTeensy Designs Explain ed
9:26 Presets Demo
12:25 SUBSCRIBE! (maybe?)

Thanks for Watching!
Nick
Moby Pixel"

Dave Smith Polyevolver | Playing the great machine for 15 minutes

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

XU Sounddesign
Dirk Rohde
Location: Northern Germany
Contact: xu.sounddesign@gmx.net


Playing Dave Smith´s famous Polyevolver ... a great machine ;-)

EP133 KOII - - - - - - - - Roland S-1

video upload by Perplex On

"Sequencing the #rolands1 with the #ep133koii while playing with KO2‘s midi fx for dynamic speed control and additional midi notes on top of the sequence. Super fun! And since both devices use a mini midi jack, a regular 3.5mm jack cable connects both. Pretty convenient."

HALG-CD 4Mb Memory Card

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via this eBay listing

"This card original circuit was fully developed by DoJoe - J. Fenkes and with the great community of keyboard lovers. HALG modified the mechanical, the circuit, and incorporated couple important changes:

✔ The 3 main slide switches that are on the back of the card are stronger now;
✔ The components placement are fully located inside of plastic cover to protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge)
✔ A card enclosure was designed to protect the card when you need to carry around
✔ A plastic case now fits perfectly to cover components and switches;
This memory card is a replacement for Roland’s M-128, M-256 and M-512 cards, as well as the electrically compatible Akai BR-16 and BR-32 cards. Compared to the original cards, this card has two advantages:
✔ It does not require a backup battery. It uses magnetoresistive RAM for storage rather than
regular static RAM, which is a type of RAM that can typically keep its data for twenty years
before it needs to be refreshed.
✔ A single card actually stores 16 M-128 / M-256 cards or 8 M-512 cards, which can be
accessed by a pair of convenient switch sliders at the rear end of the card.
✔ Like the original card, it also comes with a write protect switch.

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Bad Gear - NO ONE understands this! & It's UGLY

video upload by AudioPilz

"Today, however, we are going to talk about K2000. This range of Synth/ROMpler/Sampler hybrids was originally brought to the market in 1991 by Ray Kurzweil, a completely overpowered mega brain who went from being Stevie Wonder ’s custom shop to looking forward to merging with AI by 2045. No one understands this.


Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Kurzweil K-2000
01:19 Different Models, Sampling
01:41 What the Actual...?!? (The Samples)
02:17 Keygroups
02:31 Layers, Algorithms, Synth Architecture
02:59 Sync, FM, Complex Signal Chains
03:13 Filters
03:23 Modulators, FUN, Midi Control
03:48 Problems with the Aging Hardware
03:56 Programs, Presets (No, we're still not finished)
04:31 FX Section
04:48 Patches
05:08 What else? (Outputs, Sequencer, Thanks, Pricing)
05:48 H*te Screen
06:12 Jam 1 ( Techno Preset Surfing )
07:13 Jam 2 ( Tracker Drum'n'Bass )
08:13 Finale ( 90s Adventure Game OST )
08:46 VERDICT"

Bad Gear - It's UGLY!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:26 Overview Akai MPC Live III
00:37 The new fancy Pads
01:17 The Catch, Articulations
01:38 Built-in Mic, Speakers
01:45 Step Sequencer
02:22 Tech Specs
02:34 Arrangement, Clip Matrix
03:01 Ribbon Controller, Q-Link Knobs, Touch Screen
03:37 Instruments (Drums, Keygroups, Plugins,...)
04:11 More DAW-like Stuff, Time Stretch, Mixer
04:43 Pro Pack, Compatibility to other MPCs, Stems
05:07 What else? (Content, Hardware, Pricing, Thanks)
06:12 H*te Screen
06:40 Jam 1 ( EDM )
07:36 Jam 2 (Epic Lo-fi Type Beat )
08:42 Finale ( 90s FPS Style DnB )
09:14 VERDICT

And the Halloween episode:

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Nonlinear Labs C15: Blue Moves & Tape Head (by Matthias Fuchs)

video upload by Nonlinear Labs

"Music and sound programming by Matthias Fuchs / Visophon (2024)

All sounds of this track originate from the Nonlinear Labs C15´s Sound Designer Bank FUXI B except some drumloops - no external effects or post-processing used.
Video production by Matthias Fuchs /Visophon (2025) using license free video footage found on pixabay.

www.nonlinear-labs.de"

R.A. Moog Troubador Theremin #1 a/s

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via this Vemia listing

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"***notice that the theremin needs service*** Up for sale is my R.A. Moog Co. Troubador Theremin with serial number 1001. Which means it's the first one made, probably by Bob Moog himself on 3 October 1969. Unfortunately it's not working. One of the coils is broken and the power lead needs work. It's sold as-is, untested. I've been looking years for a second example to fix this one, without result so far.. Optically there are signs of use, some screws are missing, some wear and tear at the front panel and bottom plate."

Pic of the inside below.

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Isla Instruments Rhythm Imposer A/S

via this Vemia listing

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"This is a heavily modified and circuit bent Alesis HR 16. The basic idea is that you can change the eproms and then mangle the sounds into oblivion by way of the knobs and switches which create all sorts of unpredictable and fairly brutal noises. The result can be anything from utter industrial magic to unusable garbage. Comes with a number of eproms incl. Korg, Linn DMX, Roland The machine is very unstable. Sometimes it works sometimes it just doesn’t. I have no idea how to make it more stable and when it comes on and produces sound, it’s absolutely random and unpredictable. The best way to think about this is as a sample source in that you have a tape running all the time and then pick and choose the best noises that come out of it. The great thing is that you would never ever come up with these sounds if you were to program them in a targeted and controlled manner. But on the other hand, it’s of course frustrating when it doesn’t come on at all. The starting bid is set accordingly. The buyer may wish to have a technician take a look at it."

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Sequential Circuits - Prophet T8 // restored by VS&Co

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via this Reverb listing

"Sequential Circuits - Prophet T8

Cosmically, this unit is in excellent condition, a very few age-related scratches on the wood, but overall condition 8.5...9 out of 10

The synthesizer will be fully restored for sale.

A complete list of repairs and an invoice will be provided.

Planned work:

- Replacement of all electrolytic capacitors

- New metal inserts for knobs

- New battery and factory patches loaded

- Replacement of a few defective CEMs

- New trimmers

- Replacement of CMOS, op-amps, and capacitors in the S/H section

- Complete calibration

- Keyboard overhaul: replacement of some faulty optical sensors, new springs, and replaced dampers

- Cosmetic cleaning

Testing and collection in person (Paris 9th arrondissement) is recommended; shipping is possible."

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Rhodes Chroma SN 21010234 - beautiful but not working

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via this Vemia listing

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Pics of the inside below.

"Rhodes - Chroma (s/n 21010234) - In very good physical condition, but does not work as system locks up at boot up. The power supply was replaced previously, so the troublesome Rhodes power supply was replaced prior to the current problem.. Comes with 2 original Chroma footswitches and the Chroma dual pedal unit. 240V (although switch mode power supply – so should be all OK with 110V)"

See the excellent https://www.rhodeschroma.com for resources.

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Moog Model 1125 Sample-Hold SN 2839

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"Moog - 1125 Sample - Hold (s/n 12839). In extremely good physical condition, though untested as don’t have access to a Minimoog to test it. Also will work with Micromoog, Multimoog, Polymoog and Sonic 6."

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Oberheim DS2A early sequencer - not working

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"Oberheim – Digital Sequencer DS2A (s/n 289) - Early 1970’s analogue sequencer (under digital control). This is the DS2”A” version with 144 note memory. In very good physical condition, but does not work. Powers up with a couple of segments on the screen lighting up, switches are working. 240v version. VEMIA can collect and pack: 9GBP."

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PPG Waveterm B - powers on but n/tested SN 0157

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"PPG - Waveterm B (s/n 0157). In good condition (very good apart from some rust on the black keyboard 'shelf'). It powers up and screen shows “PPG Wave-Term B”, but not tested further as no system disk. It might be unlikely for the disk drives still to be functional - but they can be serviced, we think, if needed. VEMIA can collect and pack: 30GBP."

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EMS Putney s/n 377 & D.K.1 -Cardiff Unit SN 377

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"I bought this lovely old VCS3 / DK combination in April's VEMIA. Apparently the last of Cardiff University's EMS gear after many years. I knew the top panel was a bit tatty - the photos were clear - but I didn't think it would matter much in use. Actually it did. The bottom panel was excellent (except for Cardiff Uni's incised name and the serial number - exactly like the other one sold on VEMIA and the one on the Wikipedia entry). The wood of the case was excellent. So the missing screenprint bits on the main panel actually got to be annoying. Luckily the brilliant Robin Wood and Lucid were able to work out a solution. Robin had a replica panel made and screenprinted, and Lucid did the painstaking job of installing it. The result is just beautiful and well worth the expense.

Unfortunately circumstances mean that I now need to sell it. Everything else is exactly as it was in the last auction, so I'll use the same photos from that, just adding some new ones of the beautiful new main panel. It will be in perfect working order, thanks to Lucid's expertise.

As of Oct 31 it is now back at VEMIA and will be shipped from there.

Packing 30GBP."

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