Behind The Drums Ep 13 - Berlin "Take My Breath Away" Linndrum with Yamaha DX7

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Berlin's international number one hit, 'Take My Breath Away.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum and bass line using a Yamaha DX7."

Drum Processing...
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Conga - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Tambourine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Behind The Drums Ep 12 - Pat Benatar "Love Is A Battlefield" Linndrum

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Pat Benatar's highest charting hit 'Love Is A Battlefield.' Episode includes a remake of the beat using a Linndrum."

Drum Processing
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Cabasa - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A (No Reverb)
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS RMX Verb
Toms - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

Behind The Drums Ep 11 - New Order "Blue Monday" Oberheim DMX

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

"An in depth look at the making of New Order's best selling single of all time 'Blue Monday.' Episode includes a remake of the drum beat using an Oberheim DMX drum machine."

Drum Processing
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Hall Setting
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Clap - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224 Plate Setting
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon Hall Setting

Adventures in Audio - E-Mu Proteus 1 Plus - Battery Replacement

video upload by Manitou Productions

Inside an E-Mu Proteus 1. Previous video posted here.

"Adventures in Audio revisits the E-Mu Proteus 1 Plus Orchestral, a MIDI synthesizer module from 1992. Join us as we fit a new internal battery, re-load the missing patches, and have a listen. Along the way we'll encounter some of the 'ghost patches' from the first video in this series. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 Rude noises
0:15 Titles
0:23 Intro
1:09 Let's open it up
2:28 Removing the old internal battery
3:04 Installing the battery holder
4:05 Installing the new battery
5:41 Preparing to reinstall the patches to RAM
7:01 Interlude: in they go!
7:14 Some musings about installing the patches
8:28 Let's hear some sounds!
9:54 2x the Phantazia!
10:32 Skipping through some more sounds
13:36 The ghost piano?
14:32 Ghost bongos & more patches
15:45 The ghost piano???
16:47 A few more interesting sounds
18:11 The end of the RAM
18:32 Outro
19:08 Ivy's corner

Featured music: The Manitou - Nightrunner"

Catalyst Filterbank Patch with MetaModule

video upload by 4ms Company

"Visit our MetaModule patch gallery to learn more about this patch: https://forum.4ms.info/t/catalyst-fil..."

32 analogue filter modes! The Matrix VCF from AJH Synth // "Eurorack's most versatile filter"?

video upload by DivKid

"Here's the new Matrix VCF from AJH Synth that presents a pretty wild 32 filter modes (or 16x2) and a hugely versatile tonal range all built on the foundation circuit of the filter section from the Oberheim Matrix 12. Additional modes and features were added and the option to self oscillate everything with an overdrive circuit in the resonance path inspired by the Formanta Polivoks synthesiser. Coupling the 16 modes with the option for two distinct resonance characters, along with all the modulation options and on board VCA offers a wealth of patch potential and we explore plenty of uses cases for unique and more advanced options in the video."

See the announcement post here.

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*

NT patches are no talking examples for musical interludes and further sonic exploration

00:00 Hello & patch previews

02:28 What is the Matrix VCF?

03:38 Feature run down

05:53 Raw filter sweeps - lots of them!!!

10:20 KILLER SQUELCH! Wet chewy acid + bonus choppy rhythmic action

13:02 NT Have 2 triangles ever sounded so good?

13:24 Super stepped random filter motion

15:52 Filter sequencing as a ‘riff maker’

18:06 NT Making Polivoks resonance even nastier!

18:34 A trip to the west coast with dynamic filter pings

21:20 NT PWM on steroids - notch filter emphasis

21:50 Fantastic formants - throaty vocal tones from audio rate modulation

23:55 Making audio rate modulation musical

27:13 NT Super chewy band pass filtering

27:36 All pass your way to analogue DX FM

31:36 NT PWM mode distortion

31:56 Phaser & tremolo FX

35:23 NT Face gurning Sherman style high pass

35:45 Bonkers mode modulation - fascinating!

38:09 Crazy sound design to turn beats into synths

40:35 NT Self patched insanity

40:59 Advanced ‘beyond basic’ kick drums

Model Q2 by Destiny +

video upload by Stefano Bertoli

"Short impro on Model Q2 by Destiny +
Some sequence from Polyend Synth via midi"

You can find addtional demos and details on the Model-Q-2 in previous posts here.

The Incredible Sequential Pro 3 Synthesizer – Unboxing and First Impression

video upload by Philipp Prinz Music

"Get ready to unbox the incredible Sequential Pro 3 synthesizer – a hybrid mono-synth powerhouse that blends analog warmth with digital flexibility. In this video, I take you through the full unboxing experience, share my first impressions, and showcase the sleek design of this modern classic along with a selection of powerful and inspiring sounds. Whether you're into synthwave, analog sound design, or simply love great synth gear, this video gives you an authentic look at one of the most versatile synths on the market today."

Timestamps
0:00 Unboxing
1:14 Beauty Shots
1:43 First Sound
2:33 Preset 1
2:52 Preset 2
3:12 Preset 3
3:45 Preset 4
5:09 Preset 5

https://sequential.com/product/pro-3/

Simmons SDS7 Digital Analog Drum System (1983) / hybrid analog drum synthesizer & 8 bit PCM rompler

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"in the first part of the video I run a simple pattern on a Roland TR8s that triggers the SDS7, and I demo a few kits I programmed.

On the second part I play live drums over a simple kick / hat / clap pattern and review the same drum kits and finally I play the sounds alone.

I'm no drummer so forgive my playing. These last parts are mainly intended as to demo how the SDS7 handles dynamics.

recorded through a Tapco 4400A reverb. No other fx or editing.

The Simmons SDS7 combines analog drum synthetis and 8 bits sample playing.
Each voice lets you blend 1x VCO (CEM3340), 1x 8 bit sample on eprom (like many 80s drum machines ie LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, Sequential Circuits DrumTraks etc), 1x noise generator and 1x click generator.
Then those 4 sources pass through a nice 24db resonant filter (CEM3372), which doubles as VCA. There is a simple cutoff enveloppe and vca release parameter, and both the VCO and sample have a simple pitch enveloppe as long as a lfo to pitch modulation depth. The lfo speed can go to audio range thus enabling FM tone, great for bells and fx.
All voices card pcbs are the same except for the eprom containing the sample and this can be replaced with other sound (the clap on this unit is a CR8000 clap i programmed for instance).
There is however a second type of card, hi hats card, that differs from the basic one with some more components that let the voice be controlled by the hi hat pedal (decay of the sound mainly). It's easy to modify a regular card to a hi hat card, and to build a simple adapter in order to use a momentary switch pedal to act as the hi hat pedal. You can even use a progressive pedal to mimic the opening of the pedal, this is what I'm using and doing on the video (off screen). Info on how to achieve this are available on this site (thanks to the author for sharing this ): https://www.drummachines.de/beatboxer... If you're interested in these units tons of info are available on that site (again thanks to the author for the great job): https://snw.lonningdal.no/sds7.php"

Tobinski [Interpolating Scanner + Harmonic Timing Generator]

video upload by NOISEBUG

"A very surface-level overview of the genius new designs from Tobinski. Though the two modules here are sold separately (and can function independently) they are truly patch-mates. When linked by a simple ribbon connection in the back, these two modules combine to offer an immense amount of modular tools. The feature lists are too long to type here. But a few highlights are (scanning mixer with 8 independent VCAs, harmonic oscillator with wild options for modulation, clock generation, printable vco/lfo, ability to isolate individual harmonics) Head to Nosiebug to learn more about these exciting new modules. And be sure to check out some of Nosiebug’s other Tobinski offerings."

https://www.noisebug.net/search?q=Tobinski

Create Ambient Tracks with SpaceBlender

video upload by soundtoys

Follow-up to this post. Two new videos and the official press release below.

"With SpaceBlender, you can quickly and easily turn any sound into a massive musical ambience. In this example you’ll hear three simple sources and three SpaceBlender presets – without any other plugins or automation."

SpaceBlender - Preset Audio Examples

video upload by soundtoys

"In this video, we add SpaceBlender to a variety of sources — cello, guitar, vocals, drums, and more —and use different presets to showcase the plug-in’s power and versatility.

Get SpaceBlender FREE through May 22, 2025. Only at www.soundtoys.com.

00:00 - Cello
02:00 - Pedal Steel Guitar
03:19 - Door Closing SFX
03:49 - Electric Guitar Harmonics
05:05 - Vocal
06:43 - Drum Machine
07:09 - Piano
09:06 - Saxophone"

Press release follows:


Soundtoys Releases New SpaceBlender Plug-in

Free for a limited time only – a $99 value

BURLINGTON, VT – Renowned pro audio effects creator Soundtoys proudly announces the release of SpaceBlender, an experimental reverb that lets you create unreal and imaginary spaces – shapes, textures,and tones otherwise impossible in the real world. Inspired by the pioneers of ambient music, with their extensive use of layered tape loops and delays, SpaceBlender is designed to create massive waves of lush, organic, and evolving spatial effects.

SpaceBlender is available now at soundtoys.com for free – a $99 value – through May 22. Sign up to claim this offer.

Whether enhancing a track’s sense of space or creating dynamic, evolving effects, SpaceBlender is a fun and intuitive tool for sound designers, musicians, and producers looking for creative yet easy-to-use spatial processing.

“We’ve been exploring new ways to build an algorithmic reverb – something with the creative flexibility of convolution and the richness, depth, and soul of classic hardware devices,” said Ken Bogdanowicz, CEO and founder of Soundtoys.

“SpaceBlender is the first product of this research, and we’ve tried to make it easy to play with ‘space’ in a fun and musical way. We’re excited to hear what people create with it.”

Key features of SpaceBlender include:

● Interactive control – move between gate, reverse, decay, and bloom reverb shapes and everything
in-between, in real time.

● Visualizer – see your sound move through the reverb shape as you adjust its sonic envelope.

● Simple control of spectral evolution; reverbs can get darker or brighter over time.
● Deeply embedded modulation creates rich, constantly moving ambient effects.

● Smoothly change the reverb texture from dense and lush to sparse and grainy.

● Extreme range from super short 100-millisecond nonlinear effects to absurdly long 60-second meditations.

The free SpaceBlender offer is valid only at soundtoys.com through May 22, 2025. SpaceBlender will be available for purchase from authorized resellers worldwide on May 23. Learn about Soundtoys’ system requirements and host compatibility.

Rotto

video upload by Memetune Studio

"I managed to set up the Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control with the Buchla. No mean feat! With the addition of an Endorphines Shuttle and a Goma voltage processor, plus a few jack to banana jumblers made by CGP, I can get up to 16 channels of cv control of Buchla parameters and other things like the ALM MFX here. These can then be recorded into the Roto Control (see the moving knobs!) or into the computer. Whatever, its cool to see them playing nicely together"

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

Making beats with unique groove on Circuit Rhythm

video upload by Novation

"Discover Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

For this video, Dylan delves into swing and non-quantised playing techniques to craft a unique groove with the Circuit Rhythm. Watch as we create a beat using a variety of piano samples that have undergone dub and tape treatment, along with drum samples from a live kit recorded for boom bap.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, just connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and head to Components: https://components.novationmusic.com/

Chapters:
00:00 - Making beats with a unique groove on Circuit Rhythm
00:50 - Setting up a click and swing using Circuit Rhythm
01:31 - Play a Pattern with Record Quantise on Circuit Rhythm
02:09 - Play the Pattern with Click on Circuit Rhythm
02:59 - Move further away from the Click
03:39 - Changing the backbeat feel using Circuit Rhythm
04:23 - Sidechaining to help organic timing with Circuit Rhythm
05:08 - Adding a synth part with Circuit Rhythm
05:36 - Making song section with Scenes on Circuit Rhythm
06:24 - Scene Chaining using the Circuit Rhythm
06:59 - Jamming on Circuit Rhythm with the Grid FX"

Watch more Circuit Rhythm performances and tutorials:

Dina Pearlman-Ifil, the ARP Foundation and life in synths and music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We are pleased to present an in-depth conversation with Dina Pearlman-Ifil, executive director of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. We talk about the foundation, its mission to preserve the legacy of Alan R. Pearlman and make his instruments available to new generations of musicians, and the exciting events surrounding Pearlman's centennial this year. We also delve in Alan R. Pearlman's early interests in music technology, the musical questions that inspired the first ARP instruments, and Dina's own journey in music and creativity.

To find out more about the Alan R. Pearlman foundation, including their newsletter, upcoming events, and how to contribute, please visit their website:

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

00:00 Introduction
00:34 About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
06:40 Events planned for Alan R. Pearlman's centennial
13:24 How to learn more about the foundation and subscribe to the newsletter
14:27 Alan R. Pearlman's early and formative years with music and electronics
20:47 Op Amps and Analog Computing
25:04 Exploring electronic music and possibilities
29:55 The ARP 2500, and the "ARP" approach to musical instruments
39:18 Dina Pearlman-Ifil's journey through music, art, and technology
48:26 Conclusion

Some other individuals and organizations to check out from the discussion:
https://emeapp.org/
http://www.philbrickarchive.org/
https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/

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NEW MODULE! MATRIX VCF User Guide - Vintage 16-Mode Filter & VCA by AJH SYNTH for #eurorack

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"NEW MODULE! The MATRIX VCF & VCA by AJH SYNTH is a 16-mode filter based on the vintage Oberheim Matrix 12 & Xpander synthesisers of the 1980's. It has all 15 filter types of the original synth filter, plus an additional 4-pole all pass filter mode, AND a switchable resonance and distortion circuit based on the Polivoks synth, which flips the character of the filter on its head. It can go from smooth and crisp, to aggressive overdrive with screaming resonance in an instant. It is 14hp, and features its own built-in VCA, negating the need for an additional module to amplify its output, saving valuable rack space.

Frequency is controllable by 4 different CV inputs, resonance can also be controlled by CV, naturally the VCA, but also filter Mode can be selected by control voltages, meaning that a huge range of automation is possible, in addition to the physical pots for manual tweaking.

See the AJH SYNTH website for more details: https://ajhsynth.com/Matrix_VCF.html
[check with dealers on the right for availability]

INDEX:
00:00 Overview
01:58 Input & Output
04:25 Filter Mode
07:40 Freq Control
09:39 Self-oscillation
11:26 Patch Examples

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Video by @DreamsOfWires"


AJH Synth Matrix VCF

video upload by theianboddy

"AJH Synth - whom I collaborated with on the Tone Science Triple Cross & Chance Delay modules - have sent me over one of their new Matrix VCF filters. This wonderful sounding filter opened up a lot of new modular synth ideas, some of which I explore in this video."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

MONOVOX: An Analog Synthesizer

video upload by Ian Schwarzkopf

"MONOVOX is an innovative analog synthesizer with a digital touchscreen visualizer."

Chalkidiki for Dreadbox Nymphes

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/cha...

Χαλκιδική - my new soudbank for Dreadbox Nymphes, which I made on the Chalkidiki peninsula, Greece.

Every day spent in Chalkidiki, listening to the light waves of the Aegean Sea, the singing of spring birds at night and in the morning, listening to the atmosphere of the peninsula - I thought about creating these sounds to fill them with a Greek atmosphere of calm and tranquility, as well as mythical mystery. And here is the result.

The soundest contains 49 completely new presets & patches, which can sounds like Pad's, Lead, Bass or unusual Effects.

The sound pack also contains full installation instructions."

The Iconic Vintage Roland Drum Machines

video upload by MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK

"ROLAND TR-505, TR-606, TR-626, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909 and CR-78 ACB modelled drum machine emulations on the ROLAND TR-8S."

"Lesson packs also available for one-time purchase on Patreon."
https://www.patreon.com/woodypianoshack
https://woodypianoshack.com

Waldorf Blofeld Dark Atmospheric Ambient Presets Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Obscured Waves is a collection of 64 presets for Waldorf Blofeld that explores the darker, vintage-inspired side of sound design. The bank is built around the idea of imperfection—gritty, lo-fi textures combined with constantly shifting timbres created through rich modulation.
These sounds are alive, expressive, and full of character, bringing a distinctive atmosphere to any track, performance, or video production.

🌌 The soundset includes: 9 Textures, 7 Leads, 15 Pads, 11 Strings, 6 Rhythmical, 8 Keys, 8 Drones.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/blof...

💎 The timbres span a wide spectrum: dark, noisy, lo-fi, retro, romantic, melancholic, nostalgic, soundscapes, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, orchestral, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping.

🎛 The patches include dozens of modulations, adding motion and variation.
Velocity sensitivity and ModWheel assignments are mapped for expressive control, making each sound performance-friendly. ModWheel adds modulations — brightening the sound,
introducing vibrato, shifting tone, or adding extra movement for dynamic performance.

🔮 What sets Obscured Waves apart is its fusion of experimental tones and playable musical textures. Whether you’re crafting ambient, techno, cinematic, IDM, industrial, drum and bass, retrowave, or any style that leans into a dark atmospheric or moodier aesthetic, this soundset will give your music depth and identity.

🧿 Each preset was meticulously designed to deliver a tactile, emotional experience. Techniques such as noise layering, distortion, FM, and vintage tape emulation were used to evoke an analog character from this digital instrument. The result is a visceral set of sounds that feel aged, nostalgic, and imperfect—in all the right ways.

💡 Technical Information. How to import/upload presets.
The presets are compatible with hardware Blofeld versions: desktop and keyboard; and with the official Blofeld VST Plugin.
Make sure you are using the latest hardware firmware and vst-plugin versions.

No Samples and third-party wavetables are required. The soundset is made with the factory content only.
The soundset comes in multiple formats:
Bank in .syx format (Bank G)
Bank in .mid format (Bank G)
Bank in .blo format for Auraplugins Blofeld Editor/Librarian users
Bank in .bpz format for the official Blofeld VST plugin users
Separate presets in .syx format
Separate presets in .mid format

The bank contains presets in slots 01–64. Slots 65–128 are Init Presets. SysEx transfer will overwrite the entire Bank G. Make a backup before loading.
Set Device ID to 0 (zero).
To load the presets onto the synthesizer, use a SysEx file utility: SysEx Librarian by Snoize (for Mac) or MIDI-OX/Bome Send SX (for Windows).
Connect the Blofeld to your computer via USB and select it as the MIDI device in the application settings.
Load the .syx or .mid bank file into the application, select it, and click Send/Play.
The bank will be transferred to the synthesizer within a minute."

Contents:
00:00 TX Monochrome
01:26 PD Fluff
02:35 RH Between
03:39 LD Bacteria
04:25 KS Stellar
05:27 ST Myth
06:43 TX Wide Noise
07:49 PD Blackbird
09:10 TX Window
10:37 RH Clockwork
11:37 PD Drops
12:58 KS Prose
14:04 ST Inception
15:03 DR Raid
16:15 ST Voyage
16:57 PD Silence
18:14 LD Twins
19:20 TX Drama
20:22 RH Itinerary
21:29 PD Cube
23:10 KS Yesterday
24:07 ST Titles
25:18 DR Atlas
26:01 LD Desert
27:16 PD City
28:50 RH Miniature
29:32 ST Recorder
30:48 KS Mentor
31:51 PD Synapse
33:30 TX Intervals
34:52 ST TV Show
35:59 RH Walk
37:08 LD Access
37:56 PD Breeze
39:11 ST Sudden
40:22 KS Tremor
41:27 ST Numb
42:37 TX Downstairs
43:35 RH Blue Field
44:43 LD Polar
45:43 PD Tiara
47:04 ST Junction
48:15 DR Hollow
49:33 TX Perception
50:42 PD Stalker
52:06 KS Microtones
52:57 DR Snake
53:57 LD Nacre
54:57 KS Snowbound
55:59 DR Gloom

Enjoy Electronics - Reminder

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via this Reverb listing

Additional NOISEBUG Listings

"Enjoy Electronics - Reminder Power Delay

Dual Stereo/Quadraphonic Effect Multi-Processor - Echo/Delay/Loop, Dual Multi-Mode Filter Bank, Reverb & LFO

- Comprehensive, all-in one solution far intricate rhythms Echo space and width

- Direct and immediate access to all parameters with dedicated knobs

- True-stereo indipendent delay allowing you to create complex rhythmic patterns

- Reverbs with Size and Resonance HiPass filter - knobs

- Double Pulse Delay

- Double Resonant filter that can be morphed from low pass to high pass

- 4 Waveform Sync-able LFO

- A full, four-channel (quadraphonic) system reproducing the Left Front, Left Back, Right Front, and Right Back audio signals in each of four separate speaker

- Mixer stage for DRY, WET and DPD

- Assignable Foot Switch

- Tap Tempo

- Intuitive OLED Display

- USB or 5-pin MIDI interface IN, OUT and THRU

- Supreme Audio Quality - 24 bit Audio Converter

- Powered by USB (included)"

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