Iris Orbit Introduces PolyArp - A Two-Part MIDI Arpeggiator for Software and Hardware Synths

PolyArp + Nord Stage 3 88 | Standalone MIDI Arpeggiator Demo video upload by Iris Orbit

"A live demo of PolyArp in standalone mode with my Nord Stage 3 88, connected via MIDI.

I’m playing chords on the Nord, and PolyArp turns them into two arpeggio parts. The left-hand part uses a three-note chord in Up mode; the right-hand part uses a four-note chord in As Played mode. Both run at 1/16, but the patterns have different lengths, creating a polymetric feel.

PolyArp is a MIDI arpeggiator with two independent parts, each with its own rhythm, direction and octave range. It works standalone or as a plugin inside a compatible DAW, sending MIDI to hardware synths or software instruments.

Download PolyArp and start your free 7-day trial:
https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/download/

More about PolyArp and IrisOrbit:
https://irisorbit.io

Available for macOS, Windows and Linux. PolyArp generates MIDI; the sound comes from the instruments connected to it.

Questions about the setup? Leave a comment below.

#PolyArp #NordStage3 #MIDIArpeggiator"

Roland SC-88 Pro in VES — Preview

video upload by Autodafe

"🚧 Preview of an upcoming version of Vintage Emulator Studio!

Here’s a quick 30-second demo of the Roland Sound Canvas SC-88 Pro running inside VES.

This is from a new VES version currently in development, which should be released within the next 1–2 weeks.

MAME now officially has both the Roland SC-88 and SC-88 Pro marked as working, making these classic Sound Canvas modules available for proper emulation in VES.

For the demo I’m using a short open-source, ’90s-style videogame music track — a perfect fit for some classic Sound Canvas vibes. 🎮🎹

Download:
https://www.autodafe.net/vintage-emul..."

Also see:

The Usual Suspects Introduces the 88EmuPlayer Emulator

MAME Synths as Plugins?! Vintage Emulator Studio is Here

Strymon Timeline MX Demo with OB-6 Synth (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

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Our videos feature real people: musicians, FOH engineers, sound designers.
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Rob Papen Introduces QUAD-2

video upload by Rob Papen

Press release follows:

Rob Papen announces availability of QUAD-2 virtual instrument plug-in as followup to QUAD, initially introduced as Rack Extension synthesizer for Reason

ECHT, THE NETHERLANDS: Rob Papen Inspiration Soundware is proud to announce availability of QUAD-2 as a followup to QUAD — initially introduced as its first Rack Extension synthesizer built from the ground up for the-then Swedish software company Propellerhead’s popular Reason platform (anchored around a user interface mimicking a rack full of equipment, allowing instruments, effects, and mixers to be linked together in order to create a complete production setup) back in October 2014, before popular demand drove the Dutch virtual instrument and effect plug-in developer into making it more widely available as an AAX-, AU-, and VST-compatible virtual instrument plug-in for Mac and PC in April 2020 — with an updated user interface and added features, as of October 7…

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Buchla and beyond with synth legend Suzanne Ciani | Signal Flow Podcast Ep10

video upload by Signal Sounds

"We were beyond delighted that the legendary Suzanne Ciani paid a visit to our Glasgow showroom ahead of her performance as part of Sonica 2026. Luke and Tom spoke to her about being synonymous with Buchla, and her long career in electronic music - from building synths in California in the 1960s to collaborating with Actress and continuing to tour the world with her 200-series system. Big thanks to Su ‘SHHE’ Shaw and Jenn at Electric Shores for setting this up for us.

Suzanne Ciani tour dates, tickets and releases: https://www.sevwave.com/

Sonica Glasgow: https://sonic-a.co.uk/about

Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 On being synonymous with the Buchla
08:45 Working in quad and giving life to sound
13:19 How audiences have changed
16:33 Reacting against the male-dominated classical world
20:20 Collaborating with Actress and others
25:01 Buchla vs Serge
29:04 Setup for current live performances
32:15 Outro"

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Technology, Creativity, and Synthesizers | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Technology has always been a part of the development of music. People in the past have imagined many possible musical futures, and sewn the seeds that led us to where we are today. Let's start thinking about some of the ways musicians have utilized encounters with technology to create new forms.

Also:
A patch with MultiWAVE and Plexiphon!
A visual score by Walker, realized sonically by Sean Mahan!

Mentioned in the video: article 'Collateral Damage' by Mark Fell: https://www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/...

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Jaap Vink and the Institute of Sonology

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

"Jaap Vink was a technician and teacher at the Institute of Sonology in Utrecht from 1967 until his retirement in 1993. During that time he pioneered numerous techniques for the analog realization of dense electronic sounds and was a key collaborator of Roland Kayn in the 1970's and 1980's. Vink was always in search of sounds that would break the inherent periodicity of electronics, and found that feedback was the key.

This video is the third and last in a mini-series looking at Vink's techniques which were documented by the fantastic retrospective double LP on Recollections GRM. We look at two patches which are structured around two voices arising from interrelated trigger sequences.

Jaap Vink Recollections GRM LP:



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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Gottfried Michael Koenig
01:30 Philips Prospective 21e Siècle
04:14 The Institute of Sonology
05:14 Patreon Pitch

FIRST PATCH - DSC ONE

05:29 Looking at the Diagram
06:36 What is the T-DSC?
09:42 Building the First Branch
14:53 ...and the Second Branch
15:27 Refining
17:44 Listening

SECOND PATCH - DSC TWO

19:49 Decoding the DSC
21:05 A Little More About the NCOM
22:54 Branch A / Branch B
24:10 Sorting out the Rest
27:10 Refining
30:03 Listening"

SCJS#113 - MELTING ICE

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Small Case Jam Sessions #113

Fancyyyyy K-ACCUMULATOR, MI Beads

Make some noise!

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Loop with SLOOP -- New Firmware for the FM-1

video upload by substatica drones

"SLOOP adds four-track looping to the M-VAVE FM-1, so I used it to build a complete loop from scratch. SLOOP turns the FM-1 into a four-track groovebox you play live: three synths and a drum machine with 16 sounds on the white keys, nine synthesis engines, 68 sounds, 37 drum kits, your own samples, a song mode you play with your hands, and more.

SLOOP Firmware - https://github.com/isod89/sloop-fm1"

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

M-Vave FM-1 / SLOOP!!! / If you Don'tHave 1 You're not Cool!!

video upload by HanzVolt

"SLOOOOOOOP!!!!!"

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

Korg Multi/Poly - "Meditation" Soundset (40 Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"Take a deep breath and listen… to find your sonic sanctuary!
Speaking harmoniously, 'Meditation' is a carefully crafted collection of exclusive performances for the Korg multi/poly, created to guide listeners on inner journeys through sound. This soundset immerses you in deep, breathing pads, soft ethereal ARPs, delicate keys, gentle bells, airy leads and subtle evolving textures. The sounds move between light and deeper shades, revealing the quiet richness of inner states and emotional landscapes.

Meditation is always a very subtle tuning and contemplation of one’s inner sound. That is why in this soundset every performance is thoughtfully programmed for expressive real-time control. The modulation wheel and modulation knobs controls are assigned throughout the set of multi-layered presets, allowing the sounds to gently evolve and respond under your hands.

Created with love and attention by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other leading sound companies. “Meditation” is ideal for ambient, new age, meditation & yoga music, cinematic work and any music that invites stillness and presence.

Please find more details here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/multi-poly/"

Roland Juno-X JD-800 Model Expansion Massive Digital Sonic Power Synthesizer

video upload by Rik Marston Official

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Gamma Mini Synth Video Manual || This.Is.Noise Inc

video upload by Robots Are Red

"Brought to you by This.Is.Noise Inc: Gamma Mini Synth

This video walks through the entire manual as of version 2.0.3.

For updating your Gamma, visit: https://gammaupdatetool.netlify.app

MIDI NOTE: For Mac users: Before connecting the Gamma to your computer, make sure the midi is in protocol Midi1.0 and not set to Auto.

Jump to any section of the video manual here:

00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:18 - Getting Started
00:03:56 - Using the Menu
00:04:51 - Chords & Notes
00:06:44 - Choosing A Scale
00:07:57 - Thumbsticks
00:08:57 - Knobs
00:09:48 - Presets
00:11:07 - Parameters
00:17:35 - Effects, Volume, and Hold
00:34:14 - Saving Presets
00:34:52 - Gamma Gotchi (Virtual Pets)
00:39:08 - Shortcuts
00:41:55 - Looper
00:49:00 - Midi
00:52:36 - Layout
00:54:24 - Scale Settings
00:54:55 - Thumbstick Settings
00:57:38 - Knob Settings
00:58:56 - Display Settings
01:00:12 - Secret Dev. Menu
01:02:16 - Bootloader Mode
01:02:42 - Factory Reset


Thank you to This.Is.Noise Inc for providing the Gamma for this video."

Alesis Microverb 1 & 2 MVB - switchable operating system mod

video upload by circuitbenders.co.uk

"Alesis Microverb I with a switchable operating system to turn it into either a Microverb I or a Microverb II. Both operating systems are now on one EPROM with a switch to swap between them live, without crashing. The only difference between the OS files appears to be in the 16 preset parameters.

In terms of the hardware the two units are absolutely identical other than some minor resistor differences that restrict the bandwidth very slightly on the Microverb I. The Microverb I also runs slightly slower with a 6mHz ceramic resonator for the system clock, while the Microverb II runs at 8mHz.

This Microverb I in the video has had the 6mHz clock changed to 8mHz, and the necessary resistors changed to those of the Microverb II. It is now effectively a Microverb II that can also run the Microverb I presets, rather than the other way around.

Maybe you loose a little of the Microverb I's muffled 'character' when you replace the resistors, and the effects run slightly faster at 8mHz so reverbs are a little shorter, but the difference is very small, and if you were reclocking the thing anyway then the clock difference is irrelevant.

We will have some no solder kits for the OS switching upgrade sometime soon. It will work on either unit to add the preset reverbs of the other unit."

Torso S-4 Live Improv: Building a Soundscape from Scratch | Vol. 45

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"In this session, I dive into an improvised performance using four samples chosen right on the spot to build a spontaneous, evolving soundscape. There was no preparation for this jam—every sonic decision, texture, and layer you hear was created entirely in the moment. No annotations on this one: you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as the track naturally unfolds.

Audio Details:
The live recording was lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools."

Knobula Drum Farm (sound.report sounds only with written explanations)

video upload by Heiner Kruse - The Green Man(TGM) - sound.report

"Knobula Drum Farm is a very versatile tool to generate samples and patterns in conjuction with a sequencer (here I'm using Vermona Randon Rhythm)."

Roboto Singing Synthesizer Demo (Talk Box)

video upload by discoDSP

"https://www.discodsp.com/roboto/ Roboto 1.1 adds a talk box mode: a plucked string sings through the mouth like a guitar or synth talk box, here on the built-in Talk Box Groove song. It works with every voice. Free for macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS"

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