EMW VPoly 6X: Pads, Strings, and Analog Sounds in a Brazilian VA Synth Module

video upload by Marcus Padrini

"The EMW VPoly-6X from @emwsynthesizers is a Brazilian polyphonic VA synthesizer, in module format, inspired by the classic Korg Polysix.

I had the opportunity to follow part of the development, test different prototypes, and contribute some ideas to the project. In this video, I show in detail how the VPoly works, its construction, its voice modes, effects, timbre editing, and, most importantly, how it sounds.

The VPoly 6X has six voices of polyphony, an oscillator with sub-oscillator, a multimode filter, envelopes, LFO, different polyphonic and monophonic modes, and an effects processor with chorus, ensemble, phaser, delay, and Bloom.

I also show the Spread, an independent feature that distributes the voices in the stereo field and adds small variations in pitch, creating broad and immersive sounds.

In this review you will see:

00:00 Introduction
01:03 What is the VPoly 6X?
01:51 Connections and Panel
02:52 Demo 1 - Valiente (Synth Keys)
03:20 Demo 2 - Deep in Mind (Pad)
04:03 Demo 3 - Soft Pad
04:47 Demo 4 - HPF Pad
05:38 Demo 5 - Bright Warm (Pad)
06:36 Demo 6 - Uni Bass
06:53 Demo 7 - Odyssey (Lead)
07:31 Demo 8 - 3OSC Lead
08:07 Demo 9 - Seasons Brass
08:38 Demo 10 - Synth Clav
08:58 Demo 11 - Saw Keys
09:44 Website with presets
10:22 Creating and editing sounds
13:55 Favorite Presets Function
15:08 Shameless plug! Synth Course
15:57 Voice Modes
19:11 Effects Processor
22:48 Spread is Life!

26:10 VPoly is Musical
27:50 Limitations
29:03 Conclusion
30:47 Acknowledgements

The unit shown in the video was still a prototype. Therefore, some details may be different in the final version sold by EMW."

Also see New EMW VPOLY-6X | Hands-On Demo & Sound Showcase

Exclusive: New PWM Oscar V3 Sounds Behind the Scenes & A Chat with CEO Paul Whittington

video upload by SYNTH SAMURAI

A Chat with CEO Paul Whittington

video upload by SYNTH SAMURAI

"Paul has a healthy knowledge of the music manufacturing process. With past lives in Evolution Electronics, M-Audio, Avid, Focusrite and Novation, he has been directly involved in countless products that have famously been featured in studio and live industries. Aside from his Product Management experience, he is a passionate synthesis designer and professional keys player, with appearances on radio and television. With so much knowledge and expertise in the music industry, Paul has finally launched PWM, by hand picking the best industry specialists to develop the innovative and exciting products soon to reach the public. A doting husband and proud father of two, Paul, when not doing the family thing is mainly found in his man cave – fiddling, plotting and scheming."

0:00 Intro
02:33 Pauls Story
07:36 Malevolent Synthesizer Story
23:15 Mantis Synthesizer Story
28:39 Oscar Rebirth Story
41:40 Oscar Photos
52:57 Oscar V3 Sneak Peak Video
58:00 Paul Demos Oscar V3 Live!!!
1:19:05 Pauls Favorite Synth Right Now
1:23:39 Paul China Experience
1:36:45 Owning a Synth Company
1:42:26 Viewer/chat Q&A

"Evolving Solitude" – Live Hardware Synth Performance | Hydrasynth Deluxe, Summit, Reaktor 6, Bitwig

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"'Evolving Solitude' is an original live hardware synthesizer performance featuring the Hydrasynth Deluxe, Novation Summit, Reaktor 6, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2, and Bitwig Studio.

Recorded completely live Sit back, put on a pair of good headphones, and dive into the sound.
Gear & Software Used in this Video:
Synthesizers: ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe Multi, Novation Summit Multi
MIDI Controller: Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2
Software & Plugins: Native Instruments Reaktor 6- rythm track
DAW: Bitwig Studio (Live Recording & Sequencing)"

OBSIDIAN - Keys & Steps

video upload by VannesDevices

"Playing with OBSIDIAN and the Arturia Keystep #keystep #arturia #obsidian #synthesizer #analogsynth #eurorack"

Destiny -Plus Double-Q Eurorack limited edtition

video upload by Richard Devine

"Just got the new Double-Q Eurorack module, recording some loop buffer gestures and exploring all the different timbral combinations- endless madness!"

sand

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Recorded live in Le Havre, France, 2026/7/26

NLC Hypster, NLC 8bit Cipher, SHAKMAT Battering Ram, MI Plaits, GEHIRN Noiswasp, XODES AHH & µGR2"

Mortify - PsyDoom Undustrial Noise Journey - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular

video upload by Abre Ojos

"74bpm - Bad behaviour doesn't shock no more

Push & Modular connected via ADAT with Expert Sleepers ES-10

@Ableton Push 3 Standalone
@afterlateraudio Adventure case
@ExpertSleepersLtd ES-10
@knobula_synths Kickain
4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator
Worng Quiver
@makenoisemusic QPAS
@EricaSynths Black Joystick 2
Nonlinearcircuits Triple Sloths V2
@NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas
Gehirn Plaits & NoisWasp X 2
@GamechangerAudio PlasmaVoice

Video:
Live visuals using The Eye Creatures (1965) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
@entropyandsons Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"

Elektron Digitakt MK I SN AOS2026NV206-44

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Dave Smith Instruments Tempest Analog Synthesizer + Drum Machine SN 03076

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ASM Hydrasynth Explorer Digital Keyboard Synthesizer (888 Units Edition)

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Moog Memorymoog SN 2268

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via this Reverb listing

"The Memorymoog is a classic for its epically fat sound! Though it's not a Plus, we actually prefer non-plus Memorymoogs around here as they are significantly more reliable. This particular unit is in beautiful cosmetic condition as well.

This Memorymoog was previously serviced by Memorymoog specialist Jareth Lackey at Synthpro, and all of the work has been checked by us to make sure it is up to our standards as well. As a finishing touch, we installed our own Memory Liberator upgrade which allows perpetual storage of patch memory without a battery.

This Memorymoog also comes with a Moog 1122 Dual Footswith Pedal, and original owner's manual.

S/N 2268

We believe in transparency when selling “pro serviced” synths so always include documentation of what services every synth we sell has received. Our approach to servicing vintage instruments entails both making sure every synth is working 100% now, and eliminating common failure points to preempt future issues.

This unit received the following services while it was here with us:

Primarily serviced by Jareth Lackey at Synthpro Restorations, we don't have the original invoice but here is what we can tell was done:

Power supply updated
all electrolytic capacitors replaced
Unreliable chips (analog switching ICs, op amps, resistor arrays) replaced
Controls cleaned
Tuning trimmers replaced
Fully tuned and calibrated
Here at Bell Tone:

Memory Liberator F-RAM memory upgrade installed, battery no longer needed and removed!"

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sxc-1 default beat.

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"had to try this out because it's only available in japan but don't get used to sxc videos lmao."

via Casio Japan:

SXC-1の使い方【01～10】

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Some pics via eBay

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08.01.2026 EMU Modular by Exclusively Analogue - Filters

video upload by batchas

00:00 The patch
02:28 Square to Lowpass
05:17 Square to Lowpass: adding resonance
08:08 Sawtooth to Lowpass
09:34 Sawtooth to Lowpass
13:41 Triangle to Lowpass
16:54 Triangle to Lowpass: one octave higher
19:45 Sinewave to Lowpass
22:49 Mixed signal (Square/Saw) with FM to Lowpass
25:54 Mixed signal (Square/Saw) with FM to Lowpass
30:54 Mixed signal (Square/Saw) with FM to Lowpass

Filters in the patch:
1st row: EA2120 Universal Active Filter (original EMU design). I take its low pass output.
2nd row: EA2101 Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter (redesign)
The EA2101 is a redesign of the original Emu Low Pass Filter using the new SSI2140 IC which is basically an enhanced version of the famous SSM2044 that was designed by Dave Rossum. This is a 4 pole, 24dB, Low Pass Filter with addition of voltage control of the Q (Resonance), which was not on the original Emu LPF."

Kepra - Circuit-Modeled Rhythm (demo)

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"Kepra is a rhythm instrument developed through detailed analysis of an original Japanese vintage programmable rhythm machine.

Rather than relying on sampled sounds, Kepra recreates each instrument by studying the original analog circuits, measuring waveforms, analyzing spectral content, and reproducing their behavior in software.

Features

• Circuit-inspired drum synthesis
• 12 drum voices
• 16-step sequencer
• NOTE / FLAM / ACC layers
• 8 pattern banks
• Stereo mixer
• Drive and character section
• Internal, host, and external MIDI clock

Available for macOS (AUv2 / VST3) and Windows (VST3).

https://hugelton.itch.io/kepra"


"Hardware Archaeology

Developing Kepra felt less like sampling a drum machine and more like studying an archaeological artifact.

Every instrument was investigated through circuit analysis, waveform measurements, timing analysis, and spectral comparison to better understand how the original hardware produced its sound.

Rather than reproducing recordings, Kepra attempts to reconstruct the behavior behind them.

The Missing Instrument

One voice in Kepra did not exist on the original hardware.

The Shaker was designed as an 'imaginary expansion'—a voice inspired by the architecture and character of the original instrument.

Instead of adding a modern sample-based shaker, it was developed by asking a simple question:

'If the original designers had decided to include a shaker, how might they have built it using the same technology?'

The result is not a historical reproduction, but a speculative reconstruction that aims to remain faithful to the design philosophy of the original machine.

Not an Emulator

Kepra is not intended to be a museum piece.

It is a modern rhythm instrument built from careful hardware analysis, extending the ideas of a classic Japanese drum machine into new creative territory."

7/31/26 (new config) ElectroComp EML 400/401 + CXM 1978 + Alesis MIDIVERB II

video upload by Cfpp0

"This is the new setup of the ElectroComp EML 400/401, with the 400 above the 401. This was actually a test of some stabilizing zip ties. The oscillators are drifting a bit since moving the 400 and I suspect it’s because the cable was switched to the left connector on the 400. Hopefully that’s just some dust. The reverb is from the Alesis MIDIVERB II and the pitchy grainy delay is blended on the CXM 1978."

Escape - Sequential Sequencing - Ambient music to reset your mind ✨

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Escape
Enjoy and calm your mind

Only two instruments

Sequential fourm - sequence through
Echo fix chorus/ stymon deco/ vongon ultrasheer

Arturia minifreak - pads through Strymon elcapistan

Recorded on zoom livetrak l6 max"

Hideaway Studio Elfin

Hideaway Studio · Introducing The New Family of Elfin Polysynths by Hideaway Studio...

Note the above demos and following description are from March 5, 2025. I spotted the Elfin in Hainbach's A Hundred Suns, posted below. There appears to be two synths, an Elfin-08: 8-Voice Functional Prototype Synthesizer, and an Elfin-04 Polysynth.

[pic from FEBRUARY 18, 2026 via https://hideawaystudio.net]

"Introducing Elfin-04, Hideaway Studio's Compact New 4-Voice Polysynth...

I have been working round the clock for weeks now on my dinky little 8-bit 4-Voice (4 x [2osc+1sub+LFO]) VA Poly Expander with 1960's style transformer-mixed output voicing and finally No's.000 thru 010 are born to the world and receiving very positive feedback from their new owners...... this 4-voice polysynth measuring just 16x12x3cm has full real-time control over her 32 parameters via simple midi ccs and 16 built-in patches.

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Hainbach - A Hundred Suns

video upload by HAINBACH

"A Hundred Suns, the first single from my upcoming album on Seil Records, is out on streaming now. Have a listen a share if you enjoy it: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hai..."

Synth spotting with HAINBACH. I beleive that's an Ensoniq Fizmo paird with the Hideaway Studio Elfin. This appears to be the first post to feature the Elfin.

Synth Vibes (Prophet 10 + Chase Bliss Big Time + CXM1978)

video upload by andman Theory

"Some moody chords played through the incredible Sequential Prophet 10, Chase Bliss Big Time delay pedal, and Chase Bliss CXM 1978 reverb pedal. Filter cutoff is controlled by a pedal along with the delay feedback and send. Enjoy the chill sounds from the Fuzzy Lounge in Seattle.

Recorded direct through a SSL X-Desk, UAD Apollo X16 Gen 2, and Mixpre3."

video upload by jami.m

"Yazoo mix no 2 - Goodbye 70's / Nobody's Diary - Prophet 6"