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Sunday, September 13, 2026

Memories of Blue

video upload by MIDERA

"Yesterday, we had to make the difficult decision of putting our dog down. Blue was with us since April 2015, right after my wife and I bought our new home. She rented a studio apartment in our house, after the kitty committee had unanimously agreed to allow her to move in. And so it was, for 11 years, our amazing dog by our sides, watching our family grow as we had two kids. She was, of course, our first baby... and now she is gone. It was so sudden, one day she was fine, the next, she was gone. It will be hard to move on, but what else can we do? We finally paid the price of having such a beautiful animal with us. I would pay it again, just to be with her another day, but that's not how it works... And so, I remember her always."

Plus Legio: Full additive voice on the Legio platform

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Plus Legio is a full additive voice that combines harmonic control with built-in and external phase modulation.

Get a Legio module and swap to this firmware today:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Let's start with Timbre. This changes the harmonic content of the oscillator.

Time controls the internal envelope, shaping how the sound evolves after each trigger.

Then there's the LFO switch. You can turn the internal LFO on for continuous movement, or use the envelope setting to tie that modulation to every hit.

The Mod switch changes the direction of that modulation, letting it move the sound in either direction or turn it off completely.

And if you want to bring in some outside influence, the inputs add phase modulation, opening up even more harmonic territory.

Plus transforms your Legio into a full additive voice. Swap firmwares over USB whenever you want to trade additive synthesis for percussion, physical modeling, effects, or something completely different.

23 Firmwares.One Legio.

Visit noiseengineering.us or your favorite retailer to get a Legio module in your case."

Reticulum Versio vs Soma Cosmos

video upload by John Schussler

"The Soma Cosmos 'Drifting Memory Station' is unfortunately only available as a very large pedal unit. I've been on the lookout for a Eurorack module that could do the same thing, and found a firmware called 'Reticulum Versio' (created independently of Noise Engineering) that replicates much of the Cosmos functionality.

Now that I have both, I figured I'd try them out next to each other and see how they compare. The Cosmos has a few more features and control, which is to be expected since it's got more real estate to work with, but the Reticulum captures the core of Cosmos.

Many thanks to Ohnoabear (from ModWiggler) for his Reticulum firmware, and for sharing it with the community.

VCOs: Beehive/Plaits and Pony VCO. Sequencer: Acid Rain Ziggurat. Envelope: Zadar"

The Only Snare Module You'll Ever Need? | Shakmat Lancer's Lash

video upload by Braintree56

"The Shakmat Lancer’s Lash might be the only snare module you’ll ever need.

It features seven completely different synthesis models — Analog, Slap, Modal, Physical, FM, Granular, and Blend — covering everything from classic electronic snares to metallic hits, resonant percussion, noisy textures, and some seriously weird stuff.

For this video, I decided not to spend a ton of time talking about specs. Instead, I programmed seven different jams — one for each model — to give you a chance to actually hear what Lancer’s Lash can do in a patch.

00:00 Intro
00:45 Lancer’s Lash Sound Preview
01:40 How I’m Demoing the Module
02:51 Analog
04:42 FM
06:54 Modal
09:24 Physical
10:56 Grains / Granular
12:48 Blend
15:16 Slap
17:14 Final Thoughts"

Oberheim Four Voice FVS-1 For Sale - final testing

video upload by tonetweakers

"Heres a video of one last test we did before shipping this beautiful meticulously refurbished Oberheim 4 voice we sold to one of our customers.

Tone Tweakers Inc.
http://www.tonetweakers.com"

Definitely One of The Greatest: Summit 1 Year Review

video upload by The Midlife Synthesist

"It´s already been a year with the Summit so I wanted to share some of my thoughts on it from a real user´s perspective"

The Plinky 12 Toadstep Is an Absolute Jam Machine

video upload by The Unperson

"Plinky 12 is a unique touch-based synthesizer designed by mmalex and Making Sound Machines, built around a powerful synth engine that can take on different forms through interchangeable faceplates and alternative firmwares. This means the same underlying hardware can become a very different instrument depending on which version you're using.

In this video, I'm exploring the Plinky 12 Toadstep, a version developed in collaboration with Toadstool Tech that transforms Plinky 12 into a multi-track sequencer and performance instrument. I'll take a look at how Toadstep works, explore its sequencing and sound-shaping capabilities, and put together some jams to see what this unusual instrument can do.

I really hope you get a feel for the workflow and immediacy of the device. It has such a fun interface, and once you’re comfortable with the setup, it becomes incredibly intuitive, with a perfect blend of intentionality and discovery."

CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Basic Overview
8:15 - Breakbeat Fun
12:50 - Randomize Everything
18:13 - Modulate Everything
23:41 - Outro

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Firmware 2.0 - Shimmer Reverb & Spectral Wavetables

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

Also see Sound Design BEAST! 3rd Wave 8M gets New Firmware

"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave just picked up two firmware updates (2.0 and 2.0C) while I was off hiking amongst the Sequoias — so let's install them and dig into what's new.

The headline is the new shimmer reverb, and it is gorgeous. It blooms, it tracks the note you're playing, and the Pitch Amount parameter lets you set the interval it shimmers up in — set it to 12 for octaves, 4 for thirds, whatever fits the key. It's also a Mod Matrix destination, so you can ride it with aftertouch. I'll show you exactly that.

We also look at the rebuilt Make Waves wavetable creation with its new Spectral mode — sampling sounds from a Leviathan and turning them into wavetables, then comparing Spectral against the classic Pitch-On method side by side. The results genuinely surprised me.

In this video:

What's new in 3rd Wave firmware 2.0 and 2.0C
Step-by-step firmware install (USB drive method)
Shimmer reverb walkthrough: pitch amount, bloom speed, HF damping, pre-delay, feedback
Routing shimmer to aftertouch via the Mod Matrix
New Spectral mode in Make Waves vs. classic Pitch-On — real audio comparisons
SysEx support for the upcoming official 3rd Wave editor
Per-part NRPNs, un-smoothed envelope retrigger (hello, clicks), and the WAV header import bug fix
The CPU limits on shimmer: which parts can share it, and why the 3rd Wave 8M doesn't care

The 3rd Wave is still one of the best sounding synths I've ever played — 24 voices, 24 real analog filters, and a UI so well laid out it barely needs an editor. Huge credit to Groove Synthesis for continuing to support it."

0:00 Intro
0:38 Where I've Been
1:22 What's In Firmware 2.0?
5:58 Installing New Firmware
8:00 Shimmer Reverb
9:58 Shimmer Reverb Pitch
11:35 Modulating Reverb Pitch
14:59 Spectral Wavetable Import
17:02 Different Sound Import
18:46 Another Different Sound
22:13 Plucky FM Sound Import
25:15 Pitch vs Spectral

Rain City Modular SCS-X | Dual Clock Processing | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Joe from Rain City Modular shows us the SCS-X, a new clock generator for rhythmic control in your modular system. It can do classic multiply and divide as well as act as a pattern generator, and even a Euclidean rhythm generator.

To find out more, please visit https://raincitymodular.com/scs-x-rel..."

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

20cc Spectron: Classic Tape Dual Oscillator | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Andrew from 20CC takes us on a tour of the TXX-1 Spectron, a dual-voice module based on samples from classic recording-based instruments like the Mellotron and Optigan.

To find out more, please visit https://www.20cc.cool/

'The 20CC TXX-1 Spectron is a Eurorack format dual oscillator inspired by vintage analog multisampling instruments such as the Mellotron, Chamberlin, and Optigan. Spectron uses a unique combination of synthesis and sampling techniques to bring the rich, warbly sounds of these classic instruments into Eurorack for the first time, while also offering new possibilities to manipulate, warp, and mangle them.'" Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

0:00 Introduction
0:15 Spectron
1:49 Availability
2:08 How sounds are added to Spectron

"The 20CC TXX-1 Spectron is a Eurorack format dual oscillator inspired by vintage analog multisampling instruments such as the Mellotron, Chamberlin, and Optigan. Spectron uses a unique combination of synthesis and sampling techniques to bring the rich, warbly sounds of these classic instruments into Eurorack for the first time, while also offering new possibilities to manipulate, warp, and mangle them.

Analog multisampled instruments had their hey-day in the 1950's through the 1970's. They used analog recording technology - tape recording in the case of the Mellotron and Chamberlin, and optical sound printing on analog photographic film in the case of the Optigan. Each key corresponded to a recording of a note played on another instrument, often orchestral sounds like strings, woodwinds or choirs, which would play back when the key was pressed. All of Spectron’s sounds are based around full, per-key recordings of vintage multisampled instruments.

Rather than simply triggering discrete samples, Spectron organizes many samples to create the illusion of a continuous voltage-controlled oscillator. As pitch changes, playback seamlessly transitions between recordings, preserving the character of each original tape while allowing smooth, continuous frequency control.

There are two assignable timbre shaping sections not normally found on sample-based instruments: FM and Sync. These are tuned to range from subtle modulations that recontextualize familiar sounds, through radical transformations that are barely recognizable, and all the way to harsh and clangorous, with continuous CV control of all points between."

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Swamp Flux: The Biggest Foot, Miclon and more | Knobcon 2026

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Wray from South Carolina-based Swamp Flux joins us at Knobcon 2026 to showcase their latest offerings. including The Biggest Foot and Miclon.

To find out more, please visit https://swampflux.com

The Biggest Foot serves as a controller interface that links two 2007 Wii Balance Board units, repurposing consumer hardware for modern electronic music applications.
The Miclon is a faithful reproduction of the elusive Olitronik Micrón, a full-voice module that moves the design forward.
We also see some cleverly hacked modules playing pong, accessible controller use, and more."

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

0:00 Upcycling Tech for Eurorack Control
1:31 Expanding the Micron Clone Ecosystem
2:18 Hacking Modules and Virtual Events
3:29 Bridging Gaps with Accessible Controllers

3x Ambient Explorations // Novation Peak // Cocoquantus // Soma Cosmos // Chase Bliss & Oto Pedals

video upload by Lesjamusic

"The Novation Peak does just sound so damn good. I went into a weekend sesh with the intention of building a new Midi map for it, but got stuck simply enjoying how great it sounds. The Peak is the sound source for everything you hear across these three pieces. I took snippets and looped in Cocoquantus then smeared using Cosmos. I also took a second FX send through Onward / Lossy / Gen Loss for some added texture. Oto Boum and CXM 1978 ever present."

#novationpeak #chasebliss #ambientcuration

00:00 Exploration #1
04:40 Exploration #2
09:20 Exploration #3

Dreadbox Nymphes - 6 voice analog synthesizer

video upload by Alfonse

Music: 'Adder Box' (C) Copyright 2026 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/track/ad...

All sounds were generated by the Dreadbox Nymphes, a polyphonic analogue synth with 6 voices, each featuring 1 oscillator that allows you to morph between triangle, sawtooth, and square wave, plus a sub-oscillator. It has a 24dB/octave low-pass filter, 6dB/octave high-pass filter, 2 ADSR envelope generators and 1 LFO per voice plus a master LFO.

ALFONSE Store: http://alfonse.bandcamp.com
Website: https://www.alfonsemusic.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alfonsemusic
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alfonsemusic
Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/alfonsemusic"

New Michigan Synthwerks MSW-820S In the Works

The MSW-820 with built-in sequencer section.

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Osmose CE 49 - will it run with a mini PC? + patch tutorial

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The Osmose CE 49 is the smaller, synth‑less version of the Expressive E Osmose - shown with Surge XT and a tiny PC."

Table of contents:

00:00 short demo
00:09 Hi, what's this?
00:43 Hardware overview
02:12 The MPE keyboard
05:03 The screen
05:50 MPE arpeggiator
07:23 Press Glide
07:52 Touch sensitivity demo
08:19 Running the software on a mini PC – will it work?
10:58 Creating an MPE patch for Osmose CE in Surge XT
15:33 Short improvisation
17:19 Conclusion

Surge XT: https://surge-synthesizer.github.io/

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/

Collide 4 Swells

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 4x Filter 8, 4x Generate 3, 3x Fold 6, Pivot 2, Select 2,
4x Contour 1, 2x Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 4x Mix 3, Delay 1,Add 2, Walk4, Warp 1,Compare 2, Flow 3 ,
3x ,Ornament and Crime, Melody Minor Scale,
ALM, Pamela's Pro Workout,
ARC Serge TKB,
Flame 2x Q Slider,
Intelligel 2x Swells,
Mutable Instruments 4x Shades,
ADDAC 2x Floor Control, Boss 2x EV 30,
WMD 2x Time Warp,
4ms DLD,Peg,
Verbos Scan & Pan,
XAOC Batumi,
Befaco ST Mix,XAOC Batumi,
Doepfer R2m, Ribbon Controller,A 156,
13.09.2026
video# 2674

OP-XY Cinematic music for a movie that's not been made yet

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just trying some more cinematic sort of stuff. Nit moody this one.

Enjoy!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"