Oberheim TEO-5: 256 Vintage Patches | Oberheim, Roland & CS-80 Sound Demo

video upload by Eyepatch Entertainment

"Hear all 256 patches in the TEO-5 Vintage Collection: 64 classic Oberheim interpretations, 128 Roland interpretations, and 64 expressive CS-80-inspired sounds, played on the Oberheim TEO-5.

Download the R3 patch collection:
https://eyepatchfilms.com/TEO5_Vintag...

This quick tour moves through the complete bank in user-memory order, from 101 to G16. On-screen labels show the patch name, location, source family and progress through the collection. Short phrases suit the patch type, with longer holds for the slower strings and pads.

WHAT'S IN THE BANK
Banks 1-4: 64 Oberheim / OB-Xa interpretations
Banks 5-6: 32 Roland Juno-60 interpretations
Banks 7-8: 32 Roland Juno-106 interpretations
Banks 9-A: 32 Roland JX-8P interpretations
Bank B: 16 Roland Jupiter-8 interpretations
Bank C: 16 Roland SH-101 interpretations
Banks D-G: 64 Yamaha CS-80-inspired patches

These are sounds voiced for the TEO-5, drawing on vintage patch sheets, program data and classic synthesis ideas. Envelopes, tuning, modulation, Vintage and onboard effects were adapted for this synth. They are interpretations rather than exact emulations of the original instruments.

The demo uses a programmed MIDI performance to change patches and play the TEO-5. The sound comes from the recorded hardware synth. The edit adds titles and visual movement; there is no backing music.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening / Oberheim
02:25 Roland Juno-60
03:45 Roland Juno-106
05:02 Roland JX-8P
06:14 Roland Jupiter-8
06:49 Roland SH-101
07:22 CS-80 inspired

LOADING THE PATCHES
The ZIP contains a complete stored-program SysEx file, individual 16-patch banks and a patch guide. Loading overwrites the addressed USER locations, so save any user sounds you want to keep first. Factory memory is unaffected. Set MIDI SysEx On to On and MIDI SysEx Cable to USB, then send the chosen file to the TEO-5 with a SysEx sender. More detail is in the included guide.

Source credits and individual adaptation notes are included in the download. Independent patch collection; not an official Oberheim, Roland or Yamaha release."

Novation Circuit Tracks Firmware Hack

It finally happened! Circuit Tracks Hacked! video upload by Guinan

"Thread is here,
/ circuithacks_is_out_now_unofficial_custom

Official Github,
https://github.com/Ghillermo/CIRCUITS..."

via Redit:

"NEW UPDATE: Beta1 is finishing internal testing and will be released soon. You can update with the upload tool. Thanks everybody for their input. I tried to include most of your requests (and some of my own) when it was possible, some of them I did my own take, trying to satisfy similar goals into a single approach. Now we have a couple new effects, you can save synth engine's patches, customize your macro Knobs from the device, pattern link, scene repeat, copy and re-arrange stuff inside or between packs... Check GitHub for a full list. All stock functions remain the same. Message me, submit a request on the GitHub or reply to this thread for fixes, new features or clarifications. A demo will maybe come, after a rest. If anyone wants to share theirs, be my guest."

Features for the archives, via Github:

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Perfect Partners: How to hook up your M-Vave FM-1 to Circuit Tracks

video upload by Guinan

You can find part 2 further below.

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon. See dealers on the right for Circuit Tracks.

"I bought an M-VAVE FM-1 to add to my Circuit Tracks.

I love Yamaha DX sounds (checkout my previous MiniDEXED build and songs to see how much) and I think they work well with the Circuit Tracks. Building an equivalent MiniDEXED (like this one) now has ballooned to over $100USD* so at around $60 or so this is a much cheaper and interesting option.

Better screen
Bluetooth MIDI
Rubber keyboard
Easier interface
NO DIY

The numerous daily new firmwares adding new features and the very tempting price on the FM-1 was too much to resist so - here we are.

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Introducing COLAPSO | Atomic Synthesizer Plugin by Imaginando

video uploads by Imaginando

Playlist:

1. Introducing COLAPSO | Atomic Synthesizer Plugin by Imaginando
2. Imaginando COLAPSO Demo - No Talking

"20 minutes of COLAPSO factory presets, played straight from the synth. Every sound you hear is built from the measured emission lines of real atoms.

🎹 Try it free, no time limit: https://www.imaginando.pt/products/co...

COLAPSO is an additive synthesizer where you don't choose the partials. You pick one of 22 elements from the periodic table, and its emission spectrum becomes the timbre. Each spectral line becomes a partial with its own level and its own decay, cross-checked against the NIST Atomic Spectra Database. The main control, Observation, trades time against pitch like the uncertainty principle: a broadband click at one end, a pure, stable tone at the other.

0:00 Breathing Cathedral 1:02 Aerosol 1:50 Drawbars 2:56 Adrift 3:39 Aardvark 4:38 Aeolus 5:29 Glass Taps 6:54 Longwave 8:07 Icicles 9:06 Ion Engine 9:57 Lyre 10:52 Nicolitious 11:38 Afar 12:31 Acrobat 13:12 Strobe 14:15 Tongue Drum 15:12 Tremolo Room 16:03 Trench Resonator 17:17 Violet Hour

💶 Launch price: €69 instead of €89 until 1 November 2026, or rent-to-own at €8.90/month.
Also in the Synth Bundle with DRC and FRMS for €189."

"What does an atom sound like? Meet COLAPSO, the new atomic synthesizer from Imaginando.

Pick an element from the periodic table and its measured emission spectrum becomes the timbre. Every partial is a real spectral line, cross-checked against the NIST Atomic Spectra Database and transposed down into hearing range, with its own level and its own decay. One control, Observation, trades time against pitch like the uncertainty principle: a broadband click at one end, a pure, stable tone at the other, and a whole territory in between.

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Fluyt - Felucca synth engines for Korg drumlogue & microKORG2

And via Regroove | RGRV on reddit:

"This is generated code, but mostly with my own code as reference (such as examples, build infra).

Don't want the FM-1 to have all the fun by themselves. Let's join them ..."

via https://rgrvdotnl.itch.io/fluyt-logue

"Fluyt - Felucca's engines for logue

Felucca is an open firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1, a small synthesizer built around a JieLi pi32v2 DSP. Its sound engines are plain integer C, self-contained, and each one is a different way of 'whistling'. Fluyt takes nine of them and ships each as its own KORG drumlogue or KORG microKORG2 unit.

This is based on Felucca and associated FM-1 firmware which is mostly AI-assisted code. Personal examples, units, and build-infra code were used to create these units.

Why Fluyt?
The name is symbolic, as fluyt is a kind of Dutch vessel, mostly used for trade during the 16th century. Just like in the old days, I hope this 'trading' will happen between the communities. And, the word also means whistle."

Side note: Felucca is by Hügelton Instruments. You can find additional posts mentioning Felucca here.

Roland Celebrates Grand Opening of U.S. Flagship Store in New York City

Press release follows:

Roland Corporation CEO Masahiro Minowa and Roland Americas CEO Manuele Barbini joined artists including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mdou Moctar, Prince Paul, and more to officially open Roland Store New York City in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District

NEW YORK, NY, October 13, 2026 — Roland Corporation, a global leader in electronic musical instruments and music technology, celebrated the grand opening of Roland Store New York City, the company’s first standalone retail location in the United States. The invitation-only opening celebration at 414 West 14th Street brought together artists, industry leaders, media, business partners, and special guests for an evening of live performances, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and a first look at the new destination, which brings Roland, BOSS, and Drum Workshop (DW) together under one roof.

Masahiro Minowa, CEO and Representative Director of Roland Corporation, and Manuele Barbini, CEO of Roland Americas, led the evening’s welcome and ribbon cutting, officially opening the store and marking the latest milestone in Roland’s The Future. Redefined. Then. Now. Next. campaign. Originally introduced during the 2016 The Future. Redefined. global launch event, the Roland Aerophone and BOSS Katana products celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year, marking a decade of innovation that has expanded creative possibilities for wind players and guitarists alike. Special anniversary editions of both instrument lines are showcased at the store, with the anniversary Katana models available for purchase exclusively at Roland’s flagship stores in New York City, London, and Tokyo.

“New York has long been a place where new sounds, ideas, and creative movements take shape, and tonight we were proud to officially make it home to Roland’s U.S. flagship store,” said Minowa. “Roland has always been committed to pushing music forward, and celebrating this opening alongside so many talented artists is the spirit we hope this store will share with musicians and creators for years to come.”

“Tonight was about the musicians and creators who make New York such an important part of the global music community,” said Barbini. “Seeing artists bring the store to life on its first night shows exactly what we built this space for: a place where musicians, producers, and creators can explore the latest DW, Roland, and BOSS innovations, connect with our team, and be part of a new creative hub for the city.”

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SYNTHFEST UK Set for 24th October 2026, THE OCTAGON, SHEFFIELD

via https://www.synthfest.co.uk

"SynthFest UK takes place in Sheffield and has been created by Sound On Sound magazine to give companies of all sizes an opportunity to showcase their synth products in front of the public in what promises to be a great day out for all musicians, whether a pro, semi-pro or hobbyist.

Come and see Keyboards - Desktop Synths - Modular - Software Synths and much more.

The Octagon Centre, Clarkson Street, Sheffield, S10 2TQ (Next to the University of Sheffield Student Union building) The Octagon is a wheelchair friendly venue."

See https://www.synthfest.co.uk for addtional details and a list of exhibitors.

And a quick teaser from Analogue Solutions:

Analogue Solutions at SynthFest UK 2026 | See You in Sheffield!
video upload by Analogue Solutions

"Come and make some noise with Analogue Solutions at SynthFest UK 2026!

We’re heading to The Octagon in Sheffield. Come along, say hello, talk synths with us and experience our analogue instruments in person. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
🕥 10:30am–6:00pm (UK time)
📍 The Octagon Centre
Clarkson Street
Sheffield, S10 2TQ
United Kingdom

The venue is next to the University of Sheffield Students’ Union and is wheelchair accessible.

SynthFest UK is a Sound On Sound event in partnership with Sheffield’s Sensoria Festival of Music, Film and Digital Media."

3rd Party Unofficial Sequential Prophet‑5 / Prophet‑10 Rev4 Firmware Mods

via GitHub

prophet-rev4-mods

version 2.3.0

An arpeggiator and a polyphonic step sequencer for the Sequential Prophet‑5 / Prophet‑10 Rev4, added to Sequential's own Main OS 2.1.0 as a firmware patch. You apply the patch to your copy of the official OS in your browser and install the result over USB like any OS update. Everything is controlled from the front panel.

Built on someone else's idea. The notion of patching the Rev4's firmware, and the proof that it works, belong to another person: an arpeggiator mod that circulated privately showed the way and set the control conventions this project keeps (A440 as the arp button, Bank/Group for modes, Glide Rate for tempo). This project began as additions chained in front of that mod and makes several additions — the polyphonic sequencer with rests and ties, the keyboard octave shift, tap tempo, patch memory, tempo divisions, and more.

New here? The walkthrough takes you through every feature at the instrument, step by step; the manual below is the reference.

Not affiliated with Sequential. This is a hobby project that modifies the instrument's firmware. Installing a modified OS is at your own risk and may void your warranty. Only the project's own code, tooling and notes are published here; Sequential's OS files are not redistributed, which is why you supply your own copy.

What it adds

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KASSER SYNTHS: Data science on 93,000+ Sega Genesis FM presets | Ludo2026 talk

video upload by KASSER SYNTHS

"In August we presented at Ludo2026: a data science look at more than 93,000 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive FM presets for the YM2612.

What we found:
Algorithm 4 with max feedback dominates.
Games leave algorithm fingerprints.
GEMS speaks a different grammar.

Explore all seven sonic realms in DAFMExplorer, our open source preset explorer:
https://dafm-explorer.vercel.app
Source code: https://github.com/kassersynths/DAFME...

Read the full write-up on our blog:
https://kassersynths.com/ludo2026-seg...

Want to hear a bank on real hardware? Load a DefleMask .dmp on a real YM2612:
https://kassersynths.com/load-deflema...

Kasser Synths makes FM synthesizers with real Yamaha chips, built in Santander, Spain.
https://kassersynths.com"

Leak: Roland Jupiter-08 & N/Vision Wavetable?

video upload by DECIMA1

"Today I talk about some Roland synths that leaked which are the Jupiter-08 & N/Vision Wavetable."

Not to be mixed with the Roland JP-08 Boutique

Signed Oberheim TEO-5 Giveaway

via Oberheim (click through to enter)

"Enter for your chance to win an Oberheim TEO-5 keyboard personally signed by synth pioneer Tom Oberheim. From October 13–25, 2026, sign up for the Oberheim mailing list for your chance to win. One winner will be selected at random and announced shortly after the giveaway ends.

Want an extra chance to win? Check the box to join the Sequential mailing list and receive an additional entry."

Ever wanted to get your hands on one of the legendary vintage ARP synthesizers?

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

Just a reminder, today is the last day of The Alan R Pearlman Foundation fundraiser. Click through for details.

sleep and relaxing music | rain & feelings

video upload by naktside

"I have begun a series of music for sleep. Please share your thoughts so I can refine it."

PolyArp + Sequential OB-6 | 3:1 Polyrhythmic Arpeggios (Live Demo)

video upload by Iris Orbit

"Try PolyArp:
https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/

A live performance on the Sequential OB-6 with PolyArp, my MIDI arpeggiator. I play the chords and shape the OB-6 sound while PolyArp generates two independent rhythmic parts in a 3:1 ratio.

The sound comes from the OB-6. PolyArp generates the MIDI patterns and works with external MIDI synths and software instruments, as a plugin or a standalone app on your computer.

Setup guide:
https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/guide/

Music and performance by Iris Orbit."

Getting Started: Modifying CV with attenuators and offset modules

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Control voltage doesn't always need to be used exactly as it's generated. Sometimes, making small adjustments to a CV signal is the key to getting the sound you're after.

This video is part of our Getting Started blog post:
https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

One of the most common ways to modify CV is with attenuation.

Here, an LFO is modulating one of the Blendex inputs on Toros. At full strength, the modulation is dramatic. By attenuating the LFO signal using a module like Lapsus Os, we reduce its voltage range, creating a much more subtle effect.

Next, we’ll switch Lapsus Os into bipolar mode with a flip of the channel’s switch.

And then there's offset.

Here, we're using Sinc Pr avus to add an offset to the same LFO. The modulation keeps its shape, but its entire voltage range shifts, changing where it begins and how it interacts.

Whether you're using Lapsus Os to fine-tune modulation or Sinc Pravus to shift it into a different range, modifying your control voltage gives you more expressive and precise control over your patches.

Join us on Discord! Invite link: / discord"

The Filternator from Kanawha Music & Art - vintage-inspired resonator

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We look at the Filternator from Kanawha Music and Art, a Eurorack module designed to recreate the sound and behavior of vintage high-Q filters or resonators, like those found in instruments like the Solovox. It's circuit is based on capacitors and inductors, which can be switched on and off to change the frequency and resonance of the module. It is also passive and doesn't require any power.

We take a close look at its behavior with a controlled oscillator signal from our trusty Arturia MiniBrute 2, including CV-based mix modulation. We then try it out with an electronic organ sound from our Cherry Audio Blue3.

To find out more, please visit https://www.kanawhamusic.com/filternator

00:00 Introduction
00:14 Background and overview
01:00 Exploring the Filternator with an Arturia MiniBrute 2 source
04:57 Using the Mix CV for filter modulation
09:49 Filternator with the Cherry Audio Blue3 organ
13:38 Conclusion"

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

Generate & Evolve New Melodies // SHOOTING STARS from Ethereal Electronics

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have Shooting Stars from Ethereal Electronics which is a stochastic melody generator that seeds patterns then allows for lots of control over them live and on the fly. It's not-so-secret sauce is the ability to save & recall 4 of its main controls and to use transition times to morph between two sets of melodic settings. There's plenty of external control and as I think the patch examples show - there's a lot of impressive things to play around with here!"

https://etherealelectronics.nl

"Shooting Stars is a high-performance 16HP Eurorack stochastic control voltage sequencer designed for modular synthesizers. It combines intuitive hands-on control with more advanced features, allowing musicians, sound designers, and performers to create evolving melodies.

Random melody synthesis from outer space
Shooting Stars is a Eurorack CV sequencer unlike any other in modular synthesis. A musical, performance-oriented sequencer built around tactile controls, visual feedback, and generative creativity.

At the center of the interface are four aluminium encoder knobs, each paired with a LED strip that shows the value of the parameters as well as the notes. Together, these four encoders form the entire control surface: designed for expressive live interaction rather than menu diving.

Instead of programming notes step-by-step, Shooting Stars forces you to sculpt melodies organically. Turn the encoders to transform the sequence musically. Transpose melodies, expand or compress intervals, introduce rests, and create variation, all while remaining perfectly quantized and locked to the selected musical scale.

Hold and turn an encoder to access meta-parameters, allowing fast adjustment of advanced sequencing parameters including:

Transition time (for evolving melodies)
Sequence length
Quantization scale
Slew
Vibrato
Gate length
Accent behaviour
Variation amount
Intelligence (This feature will be enabled in firmware 1.1!)
Every note is represented visually as a falling shooting star across the LED sky. Pitch, gate activity, accents, and modulation states are reflected through colour and intensity, turning the sequencer into both a musical and visual instrument."

new OS for AKAI Mpc3000 Track Mute Edition

video upload by deepeightyeight

"Developed a new OS for mpc3000. it has track mute page (finally) and other things. testing
will be free and boot only, no eprom"

SL Tymra: sampled instruments and a synth layer

video upload by Sfoor Labs

"Hear SL Tymra sounds and see the actual instrument in use. Blend sampled instruments with a second synth layer, then shape the sound with the filter and effects."

"448 sounds for keys, bass, pads, leads and organs. Play a sound as it is, or blend sampled instruments with a second synth layer.

Sample + synth.
Blend sampled instruments with nine synthesis models. Shape each sound with filter, envelopes, modulation, delay, space and chorus.

448 sounds
Two layers
Mono / Legato / Glide
Local AI Match
9 synthesis models
Delay / Space / Chorus"

https://sfoorlabs.com/plugins/sl-tymra/

You will find addtional soft synths and audio tools there as well.

M-Vave FM-1 / Quickie Granular walkthrough

video upload by HanzVolt

"Bro...I said it all in the title....Why Don't you have 6 !!??"

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