Interview Tobias Münzer von Tubbutec

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"Interview mit Tobias Münzer von Tubbutec zur Entstehungsgeschichte der Firma, zum utune-Modul, dem Brainstep und neuen Custom Controllern - geführt am Samstagabend und am Ende der Superbooth 26.

00:00-02:00 Intro und wie es bei Tobias anfing
02:00-04:50 Microtonale Stimmungen mit tune
04:50-09:32 Brainstep und 606
09:32-10:12 Neue Custrom MIDI Controller mit Configurator
10:12-11:46 Superbooth Lobpreisung und Ausblick"

Googlish:

"Interview with Tobias Münzer of Tubbutec covering the company's origins, the utune module, the Brainstep, and new custom controllers—conducted on Saturday evening at the conclusion of Superbooth 26.

00:00-02:00 Intro and how it all started for Tobias
02:00-04:50 Microtonal tunings with utune
04:50-09:32 Brainstep and the 606
09:32-10:12 New custom MIDI controllers with the Configurator
10:12-11:46 Praise for Superbooth and a look ahead"

Manuel Rodriguez von OXI Instruments auf der Superbooth 26

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"Das ist ein Interview mit Manuel Rodriguez auf der Superbooth 26, dem Gründer von Oxi Instruments. Oxi Instruments entwickelt Eurorack-Module und den bekannten Oxi One Sequencer, der inzwischen in einer mk2-Version erhältlich ist. Manuel spricht über persönliche Themen, den Oxi Coral sowie neue Funktionen des Oxi One mk2.

This is an interview with Manuel Rodriguez at superbooth 26, the founder of Oxi Instruments. Oxi Instruments provides modules and the famous Oxi One sequencer, which is now out as an .mk2 version. Manuel talks about personal things, Oxi Coral and new Oxi One mk2 features.

Timestamps
00:00-02:00 Introduction
02:00-05:18 Oxi Coral
05:18-06:12 Oxi One mk2
06:28-08:20 Manuel’s history and Oxi's philosophy
08:20-10:36 New chord mode in Oxi One mk2
10:43-13:15 Oxi One mk2 update:Domino, Saga, MIDI player
13:15-14:01 Oxi future plans"

Interview mit William Matthewson und Alex von WMD

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"Interview mit William Matthewson und Alex von WMD (William Matthewson Devices) über persönliche Themen und neue Geräte zur Superbooth 26: Channel Surfer, Bus Rider, Cosmic Debris, Gamma Wave Source und Clutch – außerdem werden Metron sowie der Performance Mixer mk2 vorgestellt.
Das Interview wurde früh am Morgen direkt zum Start der Superbooth 26 aufgenommen. Vielen Dank auch an Gereon Gwosdek für die Unterstützung beim Filmen.

Interview with William Matthewson and Alex from WMD (William Matthewson Devices) about personal stuff and new devices for superbooth 26: Channel Surfer, Bus Rider, Cosmic Debris, Gamma Wave Source, Clutch - also showing Metron and the Performance Mixer mk2. The interview was taken in the early morning right at the beginning of superbooth 26. Thanks also to Gereon Gwosdek for help with filming.

00:00-02:17 Intro, music and Geiger Counter module
02:17-05:35 Public perception of WMD tools for live acts
05:35-07:15 New Clutch module
07:15-09:57 Channel Surfer: Three in one module: EQ, HP/LP Filter plus FX (Delay, Chorus + more),
09:57-12:45 Metron + Performance Mixer mk2
12:45-14:05 Bus Rider
14:05-16:20 Cosmic Debris FX
16:20-18:03 Gamma Wave Source"

XAOC Devices News 2026 & Unternehmensphilosophie

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Interesting note on the pronunciation of XAOC at the very start. See if you had it right.

"Lukas von XAOC Devices spricht über die Philosophie des Unternehmens und stellt die neuen Module Skopje und Budapest für 2026 vor. Außerdem geht es um den Oradea-Resonator aus 2025.

Lukas from XAOC devices gives us little insights about XAOC’s philosophy.
He also explains the new modules Skopje (dual quantizer) and Budapest (stereo module with comb filters) from 2026 as well as the Oradea resonator from 2025.

Timestamps
00:00-03:50 Where does the naming come from?
03:50-11:54 New modules. Skopje dual quantizer - music without sequencer?
11:54-17:10 Budapest stereo module with comb filters
17:10-18:30 Analog vs. digital
18:30-20:04 Polish scene and Xaoc location
20:04-22:18 Oradea resonator"

Regaring the name, it means chaos, but is pronounced house.

Schmidt Synthesizers und Synth-Werk auf der Superbooth 26 in Berlin

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Die Minibooth: Synthesizermesse für die Jugend - Interview mit Tim Joppien

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"Interview with Tim Joppien from Minibooth, conducted by Heiner Kruse at Superbooth 2026.

Additional Links:
https://toern.live/
https://www.lev-berlin.de/angebot/key...

00:00-01:07 Introduction
01:07-02:00 How long has Minibooth existed? / Electronic music for children
02:00-03:33 How did you get involved with Minibooth?
03:33-04:32 Which device for whom? (Part 1)
04:32-04:55 The action at the Minibooth stand at Superbooth
04:55-08:30 Which device for whom? (Part 2) — Who was/is involved?
08:30-10:34 The same thing every year, or something new every year?
10:34-12:15 Gammon – Modular Synthesizer Ensemble
12:15-13:45 Workshop format / Space allocation / Hourly rotations vs. an open foyer for browsing
13:45-15:19 Korg Phase 8 for kids, Soma Enigma, Playtronics, Musical Beings Tembo, Teenage Engineering
15:19-16:05 Headphone splitters, headphones for kids vs. adults, the family-event atmosphere
16:00-17:00 'Ick mach Welle' https://www.killekill.com/category/ic...
17:00-17:37 Tracks created during workshops"

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Eric Schlappi, Schlappi Engineering: Ein Leben für Module, FM und Distortion

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"Heiner Kruse interviews Eric Schlappi, who is famous for his distortion and FM synthesis modules. He also talks a little bit about his polyphonic prototype and his new album.

00:00-01:34 Introduction
02:30-07:45 Three Body, FM & Ratios
07:45-09:17 100 Grit
09:17-12:52 Subtle Differences regarding Distortion, also in Three Body, plus Crossmodulation, The „magic“ Feedback path
12:52-13:50 Prototype: Standalone digital polysynth based in Three Body
13:50-15:15 Running into John Chowning
15:15-15:45 Micromoog audio rate filter frequency modulation
15:45-16.15 John Chowning 2018 on FM synthesis
16:15-17:00 Eric Schlappi’s album
17:05-17:39 Outro

https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/alb..."

Dan Brown von 4ms über seine Geschichte, Meta und 4ms

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"Heiner Kruse interviews Dan Brown from 4ms. 4ms doesn’t not only provide great hardware modules, they also build bridges between software and hardware, mainly using VCV Rack and their 4ms Meta module.

Heiner Kruse interviewt Dan Brown von 4ms. 4ms entwickelt nicht nur großartige Hardware-Module, sondern schlägt auch Brücken zwischen Software und Hardware – hauptsächlich mithilfe von VCV Rack und dem 4ms Meta-Modul."

Interesing history on 3 Mad Sheep pedals to 3ms to 4ms.

Dieter Doepfer im Superbooth Talk 2026

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Dieter Doepfer and Heiner Kruse talk shop from the comfort of their chairs in the Bungalow Village at Superbooth 2026, discussing the synthesizer as the upcoming "Instrument of the Year," Superbooth itself, and the latest news from Doepfer.

00:00-01:50 Introduction, first meeting, Heiner’s book
01:50-02:45 How the term "Eurorack" originated
02:45-06:46 Early third-party modules, module-swapping sessions, and the struggle to meet deadlines
06:46-12:00 The Ribbon Controller—featuring the new A-198-2 module—and the Doepfer Trautonium
12:00-15:10 Modules and the synthesizer as "Instrument of the Year"; Andreas Schneider and Superbooth
15:10-16:20 The yearning for a new instrument
16:20-18:53 The modular synthesizer: it has to be built first
18:53-21:19 New 1U modules, a new case, and the usual pre-show rush
21:00-23:56 The tranquility of the Bungalow Village, the challenge of finding it, and the Superbooth spirit
23:56-25:30 Small manufacturers, the legendary buffet, and the need for community support
25:30-27:02 Doepfer prototypes: quad resonance filters and the "case-within-a-case" flight case design
27:02-29:34 A new Doepfer Quantizer—and its potential applications
29:34-31:50 Doepfer random source modules
31:50-32:47 The missed ending—and the honorary "Oscar" for lifetime achievement
32:47-35:20 Modern Synthesizers—The Sampler as an Integral Part—Definitions—Concluding Remarks

2017 Interview
https://www.amazona.de/eurorack-modul..."

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Befaco und Manu Retamero: Von DIY via Eurorack zu Desktop-Produkten

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"An interview by Heiner Kruse with Manu Retamero (Befaco) at Superbooth '26, covering Befaco, Manu's role as boss, and new releases such as the Iroi and Ark, or the backpack designed for the case. Manu also discusses the music scene in Barcelona. #Iroi, #Befaco, #Ark

Timestamps:
00:00-02:06 Introduction and Oneiroi and Iron
02:06-03:11 What kind of music do you make?
03:11-05:30 Befaco ARK
05:30-07:09 Music the other Befaco people make, Manu’s role, the Befaco crew
07:09-08:20 Making modules to finish an album
08:20-09:30 The scene in Barcelona
09:30-11:52 Manu’s artist name = Ëgg
11:52-13:00 Barcelona events? Modular Day(s) events
13:00-13:50 Inspiration from German music?
13:50-16:00 Befaco’s future: a backpack for air travel (for the case)
16:00-17:38 Befaco’s future: new (tabletop) products"

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VPME - Vladmir Pantelic: geniale Module aus Darmstadt

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"Vladimir Pantelic of VPME (Darmstadt) in conversation with Heiner Kruse about his brilliant modules.

00:00-01:00 Intro
01:00-04:23 Vladimir’s module: QD Quad Drum
04:23-05:40 Button layout and CPU in the Quad Drum
05:40-07:25 Euclidean Sequencer
07:25-08:13 Programming the six channels of the Euclidean Sequencer
08:13-09:00 Blue modules
09:00-12:09 How did you get started, and what projects are coming up next?
12:09-13:29 VPME in Darmstadt"

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Interview: Dina Pearlman-Ifil, ARP-Synthesizer

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https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"Ihr Vater Alan R. Pearlman war der Erfinder der weltberühmten ARP-Synthesizer. Im AMAZONA-Interview schaut Dina Pearlman-Ifil auf der Superbooth 2026 darauf zurück, wie sie das ARP-Universum als Kind wahrgenommen hat. Außerdem spricht sie darüber, wie der ARP Odyssey und der ARP 2600 vieles veränderten und gibt allen Zuschauern eine Botschaft mit.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Wahrnehmung der ARP-Synthesizer als Kind
01:44 – Blick auf Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil über den ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP-Synthesizer in der weltweiten Musik
05:33 – Dinas Blick auf Neuauflagen der ARP-Synthesizer
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifils Botschaft"

"Her father, Alan R. Pearlman, was the inventor of the world-famous ARP synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview from Superbooth 2026, Dina Pearlman-Ifil looks back on how she perceived the ARP universe as a child. She also discusses how the ARP Odyssey and the ARP 2600 changed so much, and shares a message for all viewers.

00:00 – Introduction of Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Perceiving ARP synthesizers as a child
01:44 – A look at Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil on the ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP synthesizers in global music
05:33 – Dina’s perspective on ARP synthesizer reissues
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil’s message"

Interview: Heiner Kruse (Basswerk), Autor des Buchs "Modular Synthesizers", Musiker

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"Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“ erschien in Mai 2026 auf Englisch und ist als Nachschlagwerk und Einführung in die Welt modularer Synthesizer zu verstehen. Im AMAZONA-Interview spricht Heiner auf der Superbooth 2026 mit uns darüber, wie er als Musiker und Autor arbeitet und was ihn an Synthesizern fasziniert.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Heiner Kruse
01:07 – Wie Heiner zum Synthesizer kam
03:58 – Modulare Synthesizer für Anfänger
06:47 – Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“
08:59 – Struktur und Aufbau des Buches
12:23 – Unterricht und Kurskonzepte von Heiner Kruse
15:02 – Unterschied zwischen Studio-Arbeit und Live-Musik
18:15 – Heiner Kruses Trauminstrument
19:56 – Auf welche Tools Heiner Kruse nicht verzichten möchte"

"Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers* was published in English in May 2026 and serves as both a reference guide and an introduction to the world of modular synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview, conducted at Superbooth 2026, Heiner discusses his work process as a musician and author, as well as what fascinates him about synthesizers.

00:00 – Introduction to Heiner Kruse
01:07 – How Heiner got into synthesizers
03:58 – Modular synthesizers for beginners
06:47 – Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers*
08:59 – Structure and layout of the book
12:23 – Heiner Kruse’s teaching and course concepts
15:02 – The difference between studio work and live performance
18:15 – Heiner Kruse’s dream instrument
19:56 – Tools Heiner Kruse couldn’t do without"

Interview: Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular

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"Der Brite Tom Whitwell arbeitete als Journalist für die BBC und entwickelt heute mit seiner Firma Music Thing Modular Synthesizer-Module. Das Besondere daran ist der Open-Source-Gedanke, damit alle seine Module so nutzen können, wie sie es möchten. Auf der Superbooth 2026 spricht Tom Whitwell im AMAZONA-Interview mit uns darüber, wie sein Weg in die Welt der Synthesizer aussah und wie er die Zukunft der Szene sieht.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Tom Whitwell
00:21 – Vom BBC-Journalisten zum DIY-Synthesizer-Entwickler
01:51 – Synthesizer mit Open-Source-Gedanken
03:49 – Was Tom Whitwell heute aus seiner Zeit als Journalist nutzt
04:30 – Community-Gedanke von Music Thing Modular
06:33 – Zukunft der Modular-Szene
07:30 – Pläne von Tom Whitwell"

"British native Tom Whitwell worked as a journalist for the BBC and today develops synthesizer modules with his company, Music Thing Modular. What makes his work unique is its open-source philosophy, which allows anyone to use his modules exactly as they wish. At Superbooth 2026, Tom Whitwell joins us for an interview with AMAZONA to discuss his journey into the world of synthesizers and share his vision for the future of the scene.

00:00 – Introduction to Tom Whitwell
00:21 – From BBC Journalist to DIY Synthesizer Developer
01:51 – Synthesizers and the Open-Source Ethos
03:49 – What Tom Whitwell Still Uses from His Time as a Journalist
04:30 – The Community Spirit of Music Thing Modular
06:33 – The Future of the Modular Scene
07:30 – Tom Whitwell’s Plans for the Future"

Interview: Mark Verbos, Musiker und Entwickler

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"Als DJ gestartet, baut Mark Verbos heute mit seiner Firma Verbos Electronics eigene Synthesizer-Module. Wie er dabei vorgeht, was für ihn besonders entscheidend ist und welche Rolle Synthesizer-Module von Buchla für ihn spielen, verrät Mark uns im AMAZONA-Interview auf der Superbooth 2026 in Berlin.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Mark Verbos
03:01 – Vom DJ über Buchla zum Entwickler eigener Synthesizer
07:25 – Sicht als Musiker
11:16 – Entscheidungen bei Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Ideen und Pläne von Mark Verbos
17:23 – Zukunft der elektronischen Musik"

"Starting out as a DJ, Mark Verbos now builds his own synthesizer modules through his company, Verbos Electronics. In this AMAZONA interview conducted at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Mark reveals his approach to the process, what factors are particularly crucial to him, and the role that Buchla synthesizer modules play in his work.

00:00 – Introduction to Mark Verbos
03:01 – From DJ to Buchla user to developer of his own synthesizers
07:25 – His perspective as a musician
11:16 – Decision-making at Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Mark Verbos’s ideas and plans
17:23 – The future of electronic music"

Interview mit Trovarsi & Devin von Weston Precision Audio auf der SuperBooth 2026 - Trivium

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Superbooth 26 Messerundgang | AMAZONA

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"Die Superbooth 26 war bunt, schrill, laut – wie ihr Veranstaltungsort. AMAZONA war vor Ort und wir nehmen euch mit auf einen Streifzug durch einen kleinen Teil der Hallen, Räume und Zelte."

"Superbooth 26 was colorful, flamboyant, and loud—just like its venue. AMAZONA was on site, and we’re taking you along on a stroll through a small section of the halls, rooms, and tents."

Superbooth 26 walkthrough.

Sounderstellung auf dem Synclavier Regen

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"Schritt für Schritt zeigen wir, wie aus einem leeren Sound ein breiters atmosphärisches Orgel-Pad auf dem Synclavier Regen entstehen kann wird. Dabei geht es weniger um Presets, sondern um den kreativen Aufbau über additive Synthese, Filter und Effekte.

00:00 – Ausgangszustand herstellen
00:19 – Klangschichtung
02:00 – Hüllkurve
03:00 – Filter
03:35 – Timbre-Effekte
04:10 – LFO
04:48 – Master-Effekt
05:09 – Ergebnis"

Googlish:

"Step by step, we'll show you how to transform an empty sound into a broad, atmospheric organ pad on the Synclavier Regen. The focus is less on presets and more on the creative sound design process using additive synthesis, filters, and effects.

00:00 – Setting the initial state
00:19 – Sound layering
02:00 – Envelope
03:00 – Filter
03:35 – Timbre effects
04:10 – LFO
04:48 – Master effect
05:09 – Result"

Echograin Tranzwave 2 Software Synthesizer Inspired by the Ensoniq Fizmo

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Introducing Tranzwave, a powerful wavetable Synthesizer, inspired by an unsung hero from the late 90’s: The Ensoniq Fizmo.

The flexible modulation engine, coupled with creative editing and randomization features, simplifies the creation of new, innovative sounds. Tranzwave brings all the wavetables from the Fizmo into the modern age for new creative explorations. With its user-friendly interface, Tranzwave provides complete control over wavetable and effect controls, making the creation of new sounds both fun and easy.

Tranzwave – A Tribute to Fizmo’s DNA

In the late 1990s Ensoniq pioneered “Transwaves”, a unique form of wavetable synthesis notably featured in their Fizmo synthesizer. Unlike earlier forms of wavetable synthesis, which could sometimes produce more static or stepped sounds, Ensoniq’s technology facilitated fluid transitions between different waveforms within a wavetable.
This innovation led to the creation of evolving, dynamic soundscapes. Ensoniq’s approach allowed for a more seamless and organic morphing of sounds, enabling musicians to craft rich, textured audio experiences that changed over time. This method offered a fresh and novel way to explore sonic possibilities, distinguishing it from the more digital and discrete transitions of previous wavetable synthesizers like the PPG Wave. Although the Ensoniq Fizmo, which utilized Transwaves, did not achieve widespread fame, its distinctive approach to wavetable synthesis marked a significant development in the evolution of electronic sound and influenced modern synthesis techniques.

Tranzwave brings this older, unique wavetable concept, known as Transwaves, into the modern era of music production. By sampling each frame of these Transwaves, Tranzwave offers a rich and dynamic sonic palette that captures the essence of these early digital synthesizers. It’s akin to having a vast library of colors and shades at your disposal, offering endless possibilities for creating new and innovative sounds.

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GS Music Bree6 analoger Synthesizer AMAZONA.de Test

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"Ist der GS Music Bree6 eine Juno Argentino?
Erfahre es in unserem großen AMAZONA.de Test.

Test ab dem 21.Mai auf AMAZONA.de"

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