DeaR Sun 🖤 (Moog Minitaur / Waldorf Streichfett / Roland S1 / Korg Volca Beats / Novation Mininova)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"This is one of my most personal jams, hope you'll enjoy it 🖤

The NDLR is sequencing with:
Track 1: the Moog Minitaur (BASS)
Track 2: the Waldorf Streichfett (STRINGS)
Track 3: the Waldorf Streichfett (PLUCKS)
Track 4: the Roland S1 (ARP)

The DRUMS are coming from the Korg Volca Beats and the LEAD is being played in real-time on the Novation Mininova.

A couple of tricks I used here:
The Waldorf Streichfett has 2 engines (STRINGS + SOLO), which can be played independently if needed. This is what I did here, where Track 3 of the NDLR is sequencing the SOLO engine, and Track 2 the STRINGS engine.

I'm using one of the NDLR's LFO (Random wave) to modulate (by sending CC) the TONE parameter of the Waldorf Streichfett SOLO engine.

I've used a second LFO on the NDLR to modulate of the parameter the octave parameter of Track 1 (called the DRONE track on the NDLR) which is sequencing the Minitaur, hence playing from time to time a note with an octave higher 😉"

Improvising On Some Self Made Montage M Patches

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

Here are some patches I made on the Yamaha Montage M8X, making good use of poly aftertouch. You can grab these patches here: https://soundmondo.yamahasynth.com/us...

Table of contents:

00:00 Sine Piano (FM-X)
01:32 Goblins (AWM2)
03:45 Stunted / Metropolis (keyboard split - AN)
05:06 Press Arp (AN)
06:45 August Rain (AWM2)
08:27 FS EP (AN)

#synthesizer #yamahamontage #improvisation

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NAMM Museum of Making Music ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact. Update

This is a follow-up to this post.

Additonal details on the upcoming two day event via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation follows:

ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact Opening August 9

We invite you to step into the world of innovation with our new exhibition "ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact." The impact of ARP synthesizers and the legacy of their innovator Alan R. Pearlman (1925-2019) was vast and deeply influential. From progressive rock and jazz to pop, film, and experimental music, ARP instruments helped shape the sound of a generation and inspired countless artists.

Curated by Brian Kehew, the exhibition brings together a stunning array of instruments, vintage media, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Guest Curator: Brian Kehew

Brian Kehew is a Los Angeles-based producer, engineer, and co-author of Recording The Beatles. Kehew’s deep expertise as a synthesizer programmer and performer with artists such as The Who and The Moog Cookbook brings a uniquely informed perspective to this presentation.

Exhibition Events
Day 1: Opening Reception and Concert Celebration
Saturday, August 9 @ 6 pm
Join guest curator Brian Kehew and Dina Pearlman-Ifil, daughter of Alan R. Pearlman, for an in-depth look at the exhibition. Stay for special performances by renowned synth artists Rupert Greenall, Robin Hatch, and Steve McQuarry. This event is free for museum members, and $30 for non-members.

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Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The Essential L1 is Donner's take on the classic Roland SH-101. They've folded in a few extras and smartened up the interface but how well does do the whole synthesizing thing? Let's have a look."

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 15:15
Waveforms - 17:54
Filter - 22:26
Envelopes - 28:06
Modulator - LFO - 35:36
LFO Audio Rate Modulation - 36:34
Sequencer - 39:26
ARP - 43:28
External Input - 48:05
Conclusions - 53:41

TMP-3-04 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

Additional episodes

00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:25 Switched On 80s
13:08 Synthesiser Club
15:58 Little Black Boxes
20:05 Commercial Break
23:45 Patching Today
35:08 Video Lab
40:29 Outro

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Episode four of the third series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them in his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode

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In THIS episode:

SWITCHED ON 80s - A detailed presentation on the Oberheim Xpander hybrid polysynth from 1984

SYNTHESISER CLUB - The Emu Strut - featuring the Emulator 2, the Drumulator, the Proteus/2 and the mighty Emu Modular 2000

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at the highly underrated Yamaha TX16W and its companion reverb unit, the REV7

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune-related goodies, including the Memetune Annual 2024, the range of Memetune merchandise and Benge's FORMS series of single-synth albums

PATCHING TODAY - on the incredible ARP 2500, which I bought exactly 20 years ago this month

VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take a closer look at the Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer, which is the central hub of the Video Lab, and provides many more ways of getting that genuinely vintage look to the Memetune video productions, in particular using its memory recall system which allows you to program complex time-based actions

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LINKS:

Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com

Memetune Studio Instagram: @memetunestudio

Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com

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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2025"

Elektron Digitone 2 Percussion Presets. No Talk Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Percussion from the Wreckage. Clank over clap. Texture over purity.
🏙 Wasteland Rhythms is a collection of 64 percussive sounds for Elektron Digitone II, crafted to evoke a sonic world where synthetic ruins meet rhythm.
It includes: 17 Percs, 11 Basses 7 FXs, 7 Snares, 7 Kicks, 5 Sequences, 4 Textures, 3 Plucks, 2 Arps, 2 Hi-Hats.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/digi...
Created and performed by Moino.

🌌 Imagine broken androids tapping out messages with their worn-out joints. The textures are sharp, metallic, and decayed—yet strangely alive. From glitchy ticks to heavy, body-like hits, every sound feels scraped from a dying factory or salvaged from a forgotten drone.
Inspired by cyberpunk ruins, rusted chrome, and neon-lit wastelands, this pack transforms Digitone’s FM engine into a rhythmic relic generator.

💎 Designed for producers who prefer clank over clap, and texture over purity.
Try out all presets on different octaves to unlock unexpected tonalities and rhythmic artifacts. Some patches shift character dramatically—what growls low might tick high.
Ideal for genres such as: Industrial Techno, EBM, Ambient, IDM, Glitch, Noise. Deconstructed Club.

Make sure you are using the latest Digitone II firmware.
💡 Compatible with Digitone 2 only. Not compatible with Digitone 1.

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Telepathic ORCHID // The Pros and Cons of Tame Impala’s Idea/Chord Machine // Review, tutorial

video upload by loopop

"Get access to dozens of analog and digital synth multisamples, as well as my exclusive In-Complete Book of Electronic Music Ideas, Tips and Tricks, on my Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
2:20 Overview
7:20 Build
8:50 I/O
9:55 Sounds
11:05 Bass
12:10 Effects
12:30 FX lock
14:30 Perform
15:30 Arp
16:50 Pattern
18:15 Perf lock
18:40 Key mode
21:50 Looper
23:40 Settings
24:45 Pros & cons
29:35 Some ideas

Prisma July 2025 Update

video upload by Rob Papen

"Prisma 1.0.8 update that loads RAW-2, SynFeX, and WirePluck.

New presets:
Bank 01 Super Pads 01 (11 new presets)
Bank 02 Motion Picture 01 ( 5 new presets)
Bank 04 Dance Arp 01 (7 new presets)
Bank 08 Classic Stacks 01 (8 new presets)
Bank 10 RAW-2 Edgy 01 (10 new presets)

To select the new presets, go to the 'bank manager' and the 'preset' tab, and then select 'order by date', which makes the newest presets appear on top of the list in the bank manager.

Please note that if you update your Prisma, the stand-alone version requires you to reselect your audio card and MIDI keyboard.
The stand-alone version is on the Mac inside the applications\Rob Papen\ folder, and on PC, it installs a desktop quicklink."

‘Who Are You’ – Tim Pierce & Anthony Marinelli Break Down Pete Townshend’s Guitar Effects

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"When The Who’s 'Who Are You' hit the airwaves, it stopped Tim Pierce in his tracks. That synth-driven guitar sound—bold, aggressive, and totally different—had a huge impact on him as a young musician. In this video, we dive deep into that exact sound.
Tim and I break down how Pete Townshend used a synth and guitar together to create one of the most iconic intros in rock history. I recreate the patch on my original ARP 2600, and Tim brings his firepower to the guitar as we perform the track, analyze the tone, and talk about why this sound was such a game-changer.
This is more than a breakdown—it’s a tribute to a moment that marked how synthesizers would change the sound of rock music."

Website - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_...
IMDb - http://www.imdb.me/anthonymarinelli

Nightmare ambience 5

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"This is how my nightmare sound like, quick patch on my modular system and Plinky

Arp sequence by blueberry, is Nlc FM OP oscilator, phase modulated, filter by wmd carbon to ruina versi for 'accent' mult to typhoon for grain
Bass is Nlc FM OP to whavesahper , and tube drive to LPG mult to resoantfb to doppio drive for "noisy bass line texture" Poly is Plinky same sequence as bassline
all this mixed by jumble heng to polydactil versio and Bib for effect

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Sonicware Liven Evoke Full Tutorial - Cinematic Ambient Synthesizer

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to support the channel you can grab a 'Pay What You Want' album from my Bandcamp.
https://chrislody.bandcamp.com

Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and videos like this.

I've been a bit busy recently (I often say that, but more so than usual!) so this video has been a long time coming, sorry about that :)

For more information on the Liven Evoke please use these links:
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke
Online manuals
https://sonicware.jp/pages/online_man...

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Luke Million Studio Tour Update July 2025

video upload by Luke Million

"Following the Studio Tour Video I made last November, here is an update with recent acquisitions and changes to my workflow in my Studio.

Some highlights are the Moog Messenger, Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984 Edition, Synido TempoPAD C16, Aly James Lab Vprom 3.0, Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro, Modartt Pianoteq 8 and some Franklin Audio Devices.

The biggest change is in my 2nd Studio where the B Team is kept. I have connected those synths to a Franklin Audio SS-6 Switchable Input Stereo DI which then sends audio to my Universal Audio Volt 476 interface connected to a Macbook Pro Laptop.

You can view the original Studio Tour Video here -"

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Arturia Solina V: The magic sounds of a classic string synthesizer

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We proudly present the Solina V from Arturia's V Collection. It is a recreation of the legendary string synthesizer Solina from Eminent, which was also distributed as the ARP String Ensemble. After a brief history, we delve into the Solina V's features in detail, and wrap up with a few of the factory presets.

To find out more, please visit https://www.arturia.com/products/soft...

00:00 Introduction
00:26 History
01:53 Overview
02:19 Upper voice sounds
05:53 Bass sounds
08:28 Sound modifiers
11:28 Advanced panel: Upper Section Resonators
16:36 Bass section filter
19:16 Bass arpeggiator
20:43 LFO
24:05 Master section
25:35 Effects
35:51 Factory presets
42:58 Conclusion

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Korg Arp Odyssey Rev 3 Desktop Synthesizer Module

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Rob Papen WirePluck Introduction

video upload by Rob Papen

"New plugin synthesizer for PC and PC.
Please note that this product is part of the eXplorer-10 bundle!"

via Rob Papen

"WirePluck is a new synthesizer created in the tradition of the Rob Papen brand, which is known for thinking outside the box with innovative musical instruments. These are all possible now due to the amazing power of today's computers!

At the heart of WirePluck are the three layers made up from four selectable source synthesis types, which allow you to create new synthesizer pluck sounds! And nope... the focus is not in recreating real acoustic instruments, but creating new inspirational sounds!

The user interface has been laid out in the Main screen in a way that allows for fast editing using the most important parameters, selecting different ARP presets, and selecting the ‘Advance’ screen on which all available parameters can be tweaked.


The 1st source synthesis type for each layer is ‘Wire’, a newly developed sound source that sounds a bit like hitting a wire.

The 2nd source synthesis type available is ‘String’, which uses a custom Karplus physical modelling synthesis.

The 3rd source synthesis type is ‘FM’, which is a 3-Operator FM (phase modulation) synthesizer. A unique addition is that each Oscillator also has a Pitch Envelope Decay control, which is uncommon in classic FM synthesis, but great to add extra pluck to the sound.

The 4th source synthesis type is ‘Wave’, which is a 1 Oscillator subtractive synthesizer lineup featuring an array of various Filter types.

All of these different sources can be combined in the 3 layers of course and each layer has its output routing.

The included FX inside WirePluck are ‘Distortion’ with various types, ‘Modulation FX’ which are Chorus, Flanger and so on, a Stereo Delay, and our top-notch Reverb!

WirePluck also features a fully featured ARP, an extensive Chord Memory section, Modulation Matrix and of course our cool ‘Ribbon Controller’.

Last but not least, we have added a bank manager, including many great presets by Rob himself and other sound designers!"

Donner Essential L1 Sound Exploration through the ARP

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The Donner L1 is an SH-101 inspired synth that has a nicely creative ARP that took me on a journey through the sound possibilities. It's running through the Bopp & Steve reverb for a bit of ambience."

Vintage ARP User Manuals

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

All separately listed on Reverb here.

The ARP String Ensemble, Pro-DGX, and Omni all feature the same images on both the cover and the back. The ARP Odyssey further below, however looks older, and is different.

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A Summer Night (composition) for Rhodes, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager and Mellotrons

video upload by R. Reger

"No soundscape this time; a little fusion-y fun for more of a summertime vibe."

Black Corporation Kijimi TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

via https://synthnyc.com/


GENERIC FEATURES:

- Display parameter Name and Value

- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value

- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v2.0.0):

- 1 Editor Page for main, LFO and ADSR2 Common Program parameters (some Global parameters are also on that page)

- 2 Editor Pages for LFO and ADSR2 Individual Program parameters (and duplication of key LFO and ADSR2 parameters for a better workflow)

- 1 Editor Page for ARP and Microtuning Global parameters

- All 240 Program + Global parameters implemented in the editor. Program and Global parameters are bidirectional using CC and SYSEX

- MIDI Channel selection slider (this is the Kijimi MIDI Receive Global parameter)

- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons

- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX

- Hide / unhide specific LFO and ADSR2 features based on Common / Individual parameters selection (see video for a demonstration)

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above):

- Select a Bank & Program

- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor

- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)

- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)

- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 03:56 in the video above):

- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer

- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)

- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

- Press Program Write to save it to the synth

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:

- Go to the video Description on Vimeo

https://vimeo.com/1102655869

MOTIVATION:

- Consistent User Experience (no skeuomorphism): Color coding of synth blocks (VCO1 in blue, VCO2 in green, VCF in orange, etc..) which makes it extremely efficient and consistent across synths (rather than using different synth UI or dedicated editors).

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Synths That Tanked! Top 15 Value Crashes You Won’t Believe!?

video upload by Andy Whitmore

You be the judge. Feel free to comment below.

"💥 The biggest synth value crashes of all time! These once-iconic instruments lost tens of thousands in value—from legendary analog giants to futuristic digital monsters.

You've seen the synths that became priceless icons… but what about the ones that didn’t?

In this countdown, we reveal 15 professional synthesizers that lost the most value from their original prices (adjusted for inflation). From boutique rarities to digital behemoths, these are the synths that hit the market hard—and hit resale even harder.

🎹 We cover:

Synth name + release year

Original price + adjusted inflation value

Current resale value

Total loss 💸

A fun or tragic fact per synth

Whether it's a Fairlight, Synclavier, or the ultra-rare GX-1, some of this gear once cost more than a house… and now? Let’s just say you could buy one for the price of a laptop.

🧠 Think you can guess the biggest loser?"

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