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Sunday, February 15, 2026

Folktek Mescaline + Leploop: Psycho-Conga Line

video upload by Infin-D

"Here's something you don't see everyday. The Folktek Mescaline and the Leploop are both analogue "groove boxes", but of vastly different character. I took it as a challenge to get the dreamy, spacey Mescaline paired with the techno-industrial Leploop, and came up with this crazy Cuban-style rhythm.
The Mescaline sends a clock signal to the Korg SQ-64, which Midi-clocks the Mescaline. The Bastl Wave Bard adds some sampled percussion to the mix, delay provided by the Korg NTS-1. Due to the vast distance, I had to use a bread board to bridge a couple of triggers from the Mescaline to the Wave Bard.

At 7:16 I inadvertently tweaked the Leploop's percussion voice into self-oscillation, sorry if it snaps anyone out their trance.

Recorded live on the Zoom L6, audio normalized in Audacity.

Vintage Infindibulum on Bandcamp:
https://thisco.bandcamp.com/album/inf..."

HEXDRUMS Deep Dive!

video upload by Quincas Moreira Music

"Join me as I take the awesome new Erica Synths X Hex Inverter drum machine through its paces, from the manual preset system, through sound design with each of the analog voices, the digital ones and programming the powerful and intuitive sequencer."

My Website: www.quincasmoreira.com
My Patreon: / quincas

Heritage Synthesizers Prepa SFF2026 #1

video upload by f1oat3d

"A weekend of preparation for SynthFest 2026 with Eric and Adnan. Training session with the Heritage Modular polyphonic synth connected to the ERAE 2 controller."

SEQUENTIAL FOUR - Pure sound with Francois Bardies (video by La Boite Noire)

video upload by La Boite Noire du Musicien

"A video featuring 100% sound clips from the Sequential Fourm, the latest synthesizer from Sequential.

You'll discover the full versatility of this 100% analog synthesizer, guaranteed to boost your creativity.

The reverb, delay, and sidechain effects are from Novation Circuit Tracks."

OBERHEIM TEO-5 : Blue Lies

video upload by Gianfranco Carone

https://natlifesounds.com/product/dre...

OBERHEIM TEO-5 (64 CUSTOM PATCHES)

video upload by Gianfranco Carone

https://natlifesounds.com/product/dre...

"THE EXPANSION INCLUDES 64 PRESETS FOR THE TEO-5

TRANCE LEADS
LUSH AND DREAMY PADS
WARM AND FULL-FULL BASSES
INNOVATIVE AND CRAZY ARPEGGIOS
TRANCE SEQUENCES
WARM PICK MELODIES
CATHEDRAL PAD EXCELLENT FOR THE AMBIENT

NO USELESS OR UNUSABLE SOUNDS"

Matrix 12 vs Matrix 6: Is the $13,000 Oberheim Actually Worth It?

video upload by Vulture Culture

"What if the most hated Oberheim is actually the smartest buy in vintage polysynths right now?

Tomorrow night I’m putting the legendary Oberheim Matrix 12 head-to-head with its often-maligned sibling, the Matrix 6. With current prices hovering around $13,200 for a Matrix 12 and roughly $1,750 for a Matrix 6, the value gap is enormous—but does the sound actually justify it? Most classic 80s polysynth patches live almost entirely in a 4-pole lowpass filter world, so the real question isn’t whether the Matrix 6 can replicate every multimode trick of the 12, but whether it can convincingly live in that core tonal territory.

In this stream we’ll dig into the heart of both instruments. I’ll compare the true analog VCO architecture of the Matrix 12 against the digitally controlled oscillators of the Matrix 6, focusing on oscillator stability, drift behavior, and how each responds over time. While the Matrix 6 uses DCOs, they are driven by three Hartley LC high-frequency oscillators that are still subject to temperature-based drift, which makes this comparison far more interesting than a typical VCO versus DCO shootout. We’ll look closely at how those shared and distributed HF oscillators influence tuning behavior across voices.

From there, we’ll zero in on the filters. The Matrix 12 uses discrete CEM3374 dual VCOs paired with CEM3372 filter, mix, and VCA stages, while the Matrix 6 relies on the CEM3396 integrated voice chips that combine waveshapers, filters, and VCAs. Even when both synths are restricted to a simple 4-pole lowpass configuration, the resonance character, saturation behavior, and overall musical response can tell very different stories—and that’s where the real verdict lives.

To add a third angle, I’ll also bring in my favorite polysynth of the 1980s: the Fender Chroma Polaris. Why the Polaris? Because it uses the exact same CEM3374 and CEM3372 combination found in the Matrix 12, but without the multimode filter architecture. Considering you can still find a Polaris for around $2,500, it becomes a fascinating middle ground—a potential sleeper alternative for players chasing that Matrix 12 tone without entering five-figure territory.

This livestream isn’t about declaring winners or dunking on underdogs. It’s about understanding what actually matters in these designs, how component choices translate to sound, and whether the Matrix 6’s reputation is deserved—or wildly outdated. If you love 80s polysynths, Curtis chips, and uncomfortable truths about vintage gear pricing, this one’s going to get interesting."

Plastix-Station - A little test with the NOVATION X-Station synth. A tribute to Richie Hawtin.

video upload by Jake

"A basic patch using 1 single oscillator and the 24dB mode Lowpass filter.

Afterwards, I realised that it was a tribute to Plastikman (Richie Hawtin), whose album "Consumed" is one of my favourite records.

Only the internal effects have been used in this track"

Modular vid #338

video upload by Phisynth

"playing the Destiny+ Model Q-2 awesome little beast - no external FX #destinyplus #modelQ2"

Cwejman S1: Heavy Bass & Micro-Clicks meet 808 Beats

video upload by verstaerker

"this time i'm using the Cwejman S1 as a duotimbral synth. Sequenced by the Hapax via CV Gate it delivers a hefty bass and some wonderful glitchy microknurpsel sounds.
The 808 Beats are done on an MPC LiveIII - supported by a Prophet-10 padish sound.
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to listen more music by me please visit
https://verstaerker.bandcamp.com
https://verstaerkerahead.bandcamp.com"

Let's make ¿music? on Analog Four

video upload by Mamotreco

"This one feels a bit rusty but I'm trying to get back on the Analog Four saddle."

https://mamotreco.com/tagged/music

GreyScale-KOSMOS #raspberrypi #pico #rp2040 #midi #sequencer #algorithmic #generative #kosmos

video upload by plantssystem

Follow-up to this post.

"KOSMOS – A Compact Generative Sequencer Driving the Prophet‑5

This short clip features KOSMOS, my standalone generative MIDI sequencer, controlling a Sequential Prophet‑5. KOSMOS creates evolving melodic patterns and rhythmic variations in real time, while the Prophet‑5 provides its unmistakable analog warmth and depth.

The performance is completely autonomous — no DAW, no external processing — just KOSMOS generating the sequence and the Prophet‑5 responding with its classic tone.
It’s a small glimpse into how KOSMOS interacts with hardware synths and how expressive the pairing can be."

阿拉坦怪怪 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

video upload by Modular Commune

All parts here

"13-16/11/2025
Gearing Space in 798 Art District, Beijing, China
Modular synthesizer live performance

Photographer: 包子
Camera operator: Tabriss, 千两道化,翰海, 孙太阳, Moy
Recording/Mastering: Ocicat
Video edit: @tamiX-tamiX

About 阿拉坦怪怪:
20岁，热爱微分音程的电子怪咖；游戏声音设计师/独立电子音乐人"

周揚 - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)
video upload by Modular Commune

"13-16/11/2025
Gearing Space in 798 Art District, Beijing, China
Modular synthesizer live performance

Photographer: 包子
Camera operator: Tabriss, 千两道化,翰海, 孙太阳, Moy
Recording/Mastering: Ocicat
Video edit: ‪@tamiX-tamiX‬

About 周揚:
强硬的电路板用真实的电流现场轰击疲劳的耳膜，模拟合成器最直接的低音轰炸出迷幻的舞步。

这不仅是音乐表演，更是一场身临其境的冒险。将我们带入一个充满挑战和不确定性的音乐旅程。通过合成器模块的独特语言，探索着声音的本质和边界，重新思考音乐的定义和审美。他将带领我们走出舒适区，探索音乐的无限可能性。

他们是突破常规的音乐探险家。他追求音乐的极限，将合成器的模块化音源作为他创作的基石和表达方式。他对传统音乐形式的规则和限制不感兴趣，相反，寻求通过音源的自由、混乱和非凡性来打破常规。以实验性和前卫的音乐特色，将各种不同的声音源、噪音产生器和电子音乐设备融合在一起，创造出令人惊奇音乐作品。他对音色、节奏控制非常敏感，在即兴演奏中自由地调整和塑造声音的形态"

Deckard's Dream X2

video upload by Love Hultén

"Beasty setup for a client incl two(!) Deckard’s Dream MK2, Mercury 7, Cosmos and an Osmose for MPE

Inspired by the Yamaha CS-50"

Knobula Monumatic, polyphonic modular synthesizer

video upload by Liminal Pulses

"The Monumatic by Knobula is an incredibly rich, deep, polyphonic synth! It creates really beautiful, lush tones packed into a compact 12HP Eurorack module. At its heart is a multi-engine synthesizer featuring 16 selectable oscillator modes providing a diverse range of both classic and futuristic tone generation using exclusively virtual analog algorithms. Everything it does is PURE MAGIC. From built in LUSH reverb and chorus to midi in, it's truly a special synth. I'll spend some time creating some sounds and then go into detail of everything it can do and how it works. Leave a comment if you like what you hear and tell me what you think of the Monumatic!"

An eyebrow-raising MIDI controller for $35

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Mediapipe + OpenCV caused a big stir some 4 years ago, but I never got around trying it myself. Until today, and of course I'm sharing my results with you. This Open Source software can detect gestures, poses and facial expressions and transform them to so called landmarks that can easily be used for all kinds of shenanigans (in this example: controlling your synths).

00:00 introduction: what's this?
00:38 demo 01: playing chords + bass + controlling filters
01:32 hardware needed
02:12 installation
02:56 what are OpenCV and Mediapipe?
03:55 this example explained: reading landmarks, converting to MIDI
06:35 demo 02: controlling an arpeggiator
07:37 demo 03: controlling filter cutoff frequency and pitch bend with my eyebrows
09:21 demo 04: playing pads on Akai MPC Live 3 with backing track
10:10 conclusion / do the YouTube thing!"

Where to get the stuff: [affiliate links]
Mini camera: Amazon DE | Amazon US
RasPi Zero 2: Amazon DE | Amazon US
SD card: Amazon DE | Amazon US

Installation instructions

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
pip install mediapipe opencv-python --break-system-packages
git clone https://github.com/mrfloydst/eyebrowr...

then python3 ./hand.py or python3 ./eyebrow.py

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

Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Around the World" (50 Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

"Drawing from the vibrant musical traditions of distant cultures, "Around the World" is a captivating collection of 50 exclusive presets that infuse the mighty Waldorf’s synthesizer with rich ethnic flavors, exotic presets, and world-inspired atmospheres. In our fast-paced Western world — polished, precise, and often predictable — life can sometimes feel like a dish without enough seasoning. We crave something deeper, more soulful, more alive: the exotic spices of the East to awaken the senses, stir the spirit, and add layers of flavor that make every moment richer and more meaningful.

In this soundset, each preset is carefully crafted to ensure complete playability and expressiveness. You'll find here deeply evolving pads layered with field recordings, tasty ethnic instruments with a high degree of sensitivity to key pressure and modulation, mystical flutes and frozen strings, soft and warm organic pianos, rhythmic percussive sequences, vibrating bells, and hybrid soundscapes that blend ancient traditions with futuristic synthesis.

Most presets respond expressively to velocity, modulation wheel, aftertouch, and expression — turning your performance into a true global storytelling experience. Perfect for film scoring, world music production, downtempo, ambient, chillout, ethnic electronica, meditative soundscapes, and any genre that craves authentic cultural color and emotional depth. Created with passion for both heritage sounds and cutting-edge Waldorf technology, "Around the World" doesn't just sample the globe — it reimagines it through the prism of tomorrow's sound design!

More details here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"