Poly Rave 👾 (Waldorf PROTEIN // Roland TR-6S // JU-06A // Moog DFAM // Squarp HAPAX)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"This time, I'm introducing a new instrument to the setup: the Waldorf Protein, used here for the CHORDS 🎹

The rest of the setup is made of a Roland JU-06A for the BASS, a Roland TR-6S for the DRUMS (no samples used, only ACB analog behavior engine with mainly the TR-808 model) and, for some additional percussion, the only analog instrument in the setup: the good Moog DFAM 🤩

Everything is sequenced by the Squarp Hapax, with quite a few things happening behind the scenes as usual.
MIDI LFOs are used to modulate some parameters of the TR-6S, while automation takes care of changing parameters on the JU-06A during the performance.

This time I also decided to use the Hapax's physical MIDI ports rather than relying on USB MIDI:
MIDI A : Roland TR-6S
MIDI B : Roland JU-06A
MIDI D (TRS) : Waldorf PROTEIN

And then there's the DFAM... which, as usual, refuses to speak MIDI. 😄
Since the DFAM doesn't have a MIDI input, I sent very short Gate pulses from the Hapax (Track 11) to simulate an audio clock, allowing its internal sequencer to advance in sync with the rest of the setup.

So, quite a lot going on behind what hopefully sounds like a relatively simple piece of music!

Another little experiment in making several machines behave together without making the whole thing look like a NASA control room 😄

As always, the performance itself was recorded in a single take. I do the mixing and mastering afterwards in Ableton Live."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Shark

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This video does not fit the space theme but lets pretend it is a space shark. Lifeforms SV-2 attacks Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Defender

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Defend yourself against UFOs I guess? with the Lifeforms SV-2 on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Attack!

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Attack of the Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Left Behind

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"An emotional space journey with Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Ambushed

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"An out of this world adventure with Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Reliq Review & Demo: The Ultimate Hybrid Control Surface?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Gear featured in this patch:
Reliq hybrid control surface/sequencer/mixer
Erica Synths Black Wavetable VCO
Erica Synths PolyVCF (multi-mode filter)
[Knobula] Drum Farm percussion module"

"Reliq review & full demo: the hybrid control surface that's a 16x16 analog patch matrix, mixer, sequencer and two-way Ableton/Bitwig controller all in one box. Here's exactly how I use it in my rig.

Reliq calls itself a "hybrid control surface" because it's really four or more machines built into one unit: a 16-in/16-out analog audio & CV patch matrix, a mixer, a deep polyphonic sequencer with per-track LFOs and envelopes, and two-way DAW integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig. On top of that there's Song Mode, which lets you snapshot entire patch/matrix/sequencer states into blocks and chain them together for a full arrangement.

Rather than trying to cover every single feature (it's genuinely as deep as trying to demo all of Ableton or Logic in one video, and it keeps getting free updates - v1.8 just dropped), I'm showing you how I've actually used it to build the patch and track in this video, so you can see how the pieces fit together in a real-world workflow.

Timestamps:
0:00 What is Reliq?
2:46 How I'm approaching this review
3:24 Hardware tour - screen, encoders, joystick, I/O
6:11 The 16x16 patch matrix
9:28 The mixer
11:00 The sequencer (tracks, automation, ratchets, probability)
17:08 Chord mode deep dive
21:00 Clip follow-up modes
21:38 LFOs & envelopes (128 per track)
24:41 DAW control mode (Ableton/Bitwig integration)
28:50 Song mode - blocks & snapshots
33:26 Settings menu
35:09 Full Demo Performance with Description"

Electronica w/ OP-1 field Glitchy Rhythms & Overdubbed Instruments | Fun Time 2026-08-03 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An electronica piece featuring glitchy rhythms with overdubbed synthesizers, piano, and guitar.

On the OP-1 field, synth pads and synth strings are performed. The synth pad performance is recorded and looped directly on the OP-1 field.

Each OP-1 field track is also recorded separately into Ableton Live via USB. Additional piano, guitar, and software synthesizer parts are recorded and layered in Ableton Live."

Minimal Music w/ OP-1 field Piano, Nord Lead & Marimba | Bookstore on a rainy day 2026-08-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A minimal piece featuring lo-fi piano loops, synth pads, and marimba sounds.

On the Nord Lead, synth pads are performed with reverb through the Specular Tempus.

On the OP-1 field, a piano sound from the Sampler is looped using the ENDLESS sequencer. The signal is processed through the GENERATION LOSS MKII for tape effects, then through the blueSky for reverb.

A minimal marimba loop is layered into the composition in Ableton Live."

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"

Dreadbox Artemis Synthesizer ("Space Cowboy" by Lorna Dune)

video upload by VCO USA

"All synth sounds designed on the ARTEMIS - an amazing 6-voice analog synth from ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬

'Space Cowboy' produced & performed by @lornaduuune

#dreadbox #analogsynth #synthesizers #artemis #ableton #musicproduction #electronicmusic"

Turn your PS Vita Into a USB Music Workstation [ DS-8 0.6 Update ]

video upload by Intermynd Instruments

"One tiny handheld. A complete music setup. Download the latest DS-8 update now, completely free:

https://intermynd-instruments.itch.io...

Sync the DS-8 directly to your PC or compatible hardware like the Teenage Engineering OP-XY over USB MIDI. Or connect it to your computer and send multitrack USB audio straight into your DAW for recording and mixing.

New DS8 features:

Multitrack, class-compliant USB audio for recording individual DS-8 tracks directly into a DAW
No drivers needed
MIDI sync over USB: send or receive clock, start and stop

Mixing and workflow improvements:

Dedicated Mixer with left and right panning
Per-track MPC60-style swing
More intuitive extending and shrinking of 16, 32 and 64-step patterns
Simplified track engine selector
Instant note preview when programming melodic synth parts

In the video, we demonstrate multitrack recording into Ableton Live and use the OP-XY as the master clock for a synchronized, laptop-free techno liveset.

Download the latest DS-8 update now, completely free."

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Dub Techno w/ KORG wavestate & volca modular | Panic Zone Incident 2026-07-25 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A dub techno piece where complex sound textures intertwine.

This work features the wavestate, volca modular, and OP-1 field.

On the wavestate, synth pad sounds are performed and processed through the MOOD MKII. Layered micro loops create dense and complex sound textures.

On the OP-1 field, the DBOX engine generates glitchy percussion sequenced with the ENDLESS sequencer. The CWO effect adds modulation delay, while the MOTHER effect applies gated reverb.

The bassline uses an FM-style bass sound from Omnisphere. The kick and clap sounds use Ableton Sampler.

The volca modular is used without patch cables, with its original sound shaped through parameter editing. It is synchronized with the wavestate through the MSY2, which converts MIDI clock into an appropriate synchronization signal. The volca modular output is processed through the NIGHTSKY with filtering and reverb."

Can M-VAVE FM-1 make a FULL SONG? All sounds from this pocket FM synthesizer / no talking demo tune

video upload by jesuzmario

"Creating a whole track with only M-Vave FM1 tweaked factory presets (even the drum sounds). Each layer was recorded through SSL 2+ audio interface to Ableton Live. Used mostly internal FM-1 effects. Some EQ/panning (as it is mono) and a bit reverb+delay added in Ableton.

You can check my comparison of M-Vave FM-1 vs. Yamaha DX7 here:"

Real budget DX7 in your pocket? Vintage Yamaha DX7 vs. new M-Vave FM-1 sound comparison (no talking)

video upload by jesuzmario

"Loaded the same patches to the original Yamaha DX7 and the new chinese M-Vave FM-1 portable mini FM synthesizer. All recorded simultaneously through SSL 2+ to ableton live, with some gain staging, but no processing. They sound pretty close, what do you think?"

VCO Loft Sessions - NINA and Alpha Base

video upload by VCO USA

"Multitimbral synth sequencing on ‪@melbourneinstruments‬ NINA and drums on Jomox Alpha Base. MIDI composed in ‪@Ableton‬ by @lornaduuune and sound design by ‪@mike.coakley‬

#synthesizer #analogsynth #electronicmusic"

No Plan, Just Sound | Live Hardware Jam with Ableton Move × Circuit

video upload by microMarie

"Tonight was something different: no prepared DJ set, no finished tracks — just the Ableton Move, Novation Circuit and a lot of improvisation.

I built loops, switched between both machines and tried to turn spontaneous ideas into a live electronic performance. Not everything was planned, not everything was perfect — but that is exactly what makes a hardware jam exciting.

Expect melodic moments, driving drums, changing grooves and a few chaotic experiments along the way."

👉 soundcloud.com/micromarie_official

Rain Sound with TB-03 + OP-1 field + norns shield | Raindrop Fragment 2026-07-21 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An electronica piece layering the sound of rain, piano micro loops, a deeply reverberated TB-03, and harmonies from the OP-1 field.

On the norns shield, a single-note piano melody is recorded and processed with granular synthesis using graintopia. The output is connected to the MOOD MKII, where additional micro loops are layered.

The TB-03 is processed with delay and reverb through LOST+FOUND, then further treated with deep reverb in Ableton Live.

On the OP-1 field, a 32-bar harmony is looped and processed with reverb through the blueSky. Hand-played phrases are layered during the latter half of the piece.

The bassline heard in the latter half is a recorded hand-played performance using a sound from the MOTIF-RACK ES."

school lunchroom table type beat

video upload by TOSKABYSS

"Used my phone to capture the audio from my desk and processed the audio of the Arturia MicroFreak in Ableton."

All parts here

Ableton Push 2

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Introducing the Synido TempoKEY K32 Play!

video upload by Musical Miscellany & More

"The folks at @synidotech asked me to help launch their latest MIDI controller, the TempoKey K32. It's unique in that it's not just a MIDI controller but also includes a synth engine. In this video, I take a look at a pre-release model."

DISCOUNT CODE (Europe): SYNIDOK32 | Expires:August 30, 2026
Purchase link (Europe): https://www.synido.com/s/k32

Intro - 0:00
Unboxing & Overview - 1:26
Internal Synth Engine - 3:31
Using the Editor - 5:24
Direct Audio - 6:47
Using with Soft Synth - 8:15
Using the Arpeggiator - 10:08
Additional Features - 11:30
Using with Hardware Synth - 12:45
Final Thoughts - 14:24

And one from 2-Minute Warning:

The Key - 4-Minute Jam (TempoKEY K32 Play + Taiga + DFAM)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"This video is a little different for two reasons!

First, it's the first time I'm featuring an instrument kindly provided by a manufacturer. Synido sent me the TempoKEY K32 Play to explore in my own workflow and share my honest impressions.

They didn't ask for a scripted review, so I simply approached it the same way I approach every other instrument on this channel: by making music with it.

Secondly... this is exceptionally a 4-minute jam!

Think of it as two consecutive 2-minute performances before I take a short summer break. 😊

Rather than trying to showcase every feature of the K32 as a MIDI controller (Bluetooth MIDI, battery power, USB/MIDI connectivity, pads, knobs, etc.), I wanted to focus on what intrigued me the most: its built-in General MIDI sound engine.

For this performance, the Hapax sequences the entire setup. The Taiga handles the bass, the DFAM takes care of the analog drums (synchronized by the Hapax), while the K32 Play provides everything else: guitars, strings, bells, plucks, additional drum sounds… and occasionally runs through the Eventide H90 for a bit of extra space and texture.

As always, the musical performance itself was recorded in a single take. Mixing/mastering was done afterwards in Ableton Live, but the performance you hear is exactly as it happened.

A sincere thank you to Synido. Without their message, this musical experiment probably wouldn't have happened."

✅ PLAY THE MOMENT INSPIRATION HITS

Most MIDI keyboards need a computer and software to make a sound. K32 doesn't. Built-in sounds and speakers let you play instantly--couch,classroom, anywhere.

✅ 32 KEYS, MORE ROOM

25 keys feel cramped for chords and melody together. The K32's 32-key layout gives your hands space to play naturally.

✅ WIRELESS, GO ANYWHERE

BLE MIDI + Battery. Create from the couch, backstage, in class, or on a plane.

✅ GROWS WITH YOU

Connect another MIDI controller and use the K32 as a standalone sound module. Compact setup, maximum flexibility.

✅ INSTANT SOUND SWITCHING

Save favorite instruments to the KEY Sound buttons. Jump from piano to synth to bass with one press. No menu-diving.

✅ HANDS-ON CONTROL

8 assignable knobs, 8 drum pads, and a clear OLED display. Adjust, beat, and perform in real time—no mouse needed.

✅ FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR JOURNEY

From first beat to live performance, K32 adapts to your workflow. Start simple. Grow into it. Create without limits.

✅ FAST WIRELESS PAIRING

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