torso S-4 + Plinky Jam - Improvisation on RD

video upload by Indra Perkasa

" #torsoelectronics #plinkysynth #idm
#torsoelectronics #plinkysynth #idm #electronicmusic #jakarta

!! WARNING !!
This video contains intense flashing lights, rapid cuts, and strobe effects that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Improvisation on RD
a song by Gus Paul (Firzi O)

footage of Jakarta
shot by John Navid,
pre-assembled & scrubbed by Reuben Tourino.

//

tech notes:
this is a one take live recording. with mixing and mastering done in post.

all audio recording are multi-tracked (4 stereo channel) via usb c from S-4 to my hackintosh (macos sequoia). recorded using ableton live 11.

i set the buffer size to 256, which seems to be a sweet spot. i was using buffer size 128, but i was getting a lot of noise crackles/cpu drop out.

ableton is sending midi clock to S-4 via usb, then from S-4 i send midi clock to Plinky via TRS 3.5mm. i was sending midi clock to Plinky from ableton via usb, but it was not stable/very wonky. then i tried the TRS from S-4 which was very tight and a lot better.
and also , i need the set the midi sync delay in ableton, i think its about -36ms.

audio out from Plinky goes to S-4 analog in, and i put it into track 4."

The best-selling gear of 2025 on Reverb

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

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Music gear Santa heard you were good this year, so he finally dropped what you've been waiting all 2025 for: Reverb's best-selling gear of the year lists.

From the nostalgia-driven electric guitar cohort and demand for artist signature pedals, to the battle between amps and modelers and much, much more, Reverb's data-based rundown not only features an editorialized look at some of the top categories, but allows musicians to dig into the data at every level, from the best-selling pedals released in 2025, to the best-selling electric guitars of the year, new or otherwise.

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LIGHT & DARK Sound Bank for PROPHET 08 - PROPHET REV 2 🔥🔥🔥 #synth #davesmith #sequential #prophet

video upload by SMV Producer

"All sounds were directly recorded into Ableton Live. The sounds were programmed on a Prophet 08 and as stated on the Sequential website, are also compatible with the Prophet Rev 2.

Sound banks available for purchase at: https://gumroad.com/smvproducer

Other links:
Bandcamp : https://sergiomassimilianovarvazzo.ba...
Instagram: / smv_producer
Smartlink: https://ffm.bio/smv_producer"

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The “New Universal Synthesizer System” (Parts 1-4)

video upload by Rheyne

"Some patches with the ‪@MAKEN0ISEMUSIC‬ 'New Universal Synthesizer System' mixed with a ‪@strymon‬ Strymon SuperKar+ and Magneto, a Steady State Fate ZPO and Ultra Random Redux, and a ‪@1010music‬ Bixbox Micro. Tracks were sequenced in ‪@Ableton‬ Live, with a ​⁠‪@KORG_INC‬ SQ-64 acting as a MIDI-to-CV converter. An iPad is running MIDI Designer Pro, a control surface for Ableton. All effects, except for the Strymon Magneto delay module, are from Ableton Live 12."

Part 1 - 0:00
Part 2 - 2:39
Part 3 - 7:17
Part 4 - 11:19

Instruōdio | Konx-om-Pax - Touch Designer Workshop | La Création Du Monde

video upload by Instruō

00:00 Instruōduction
01:15 The background
01:50 The Touch Designer Patch
02:33 The visuals
04:18 CAM MIDI channel control
05:42 Dynamic brightness control
06:17 Ableton control chop
09:32 Kick parameter control mapping
10:48 Particles
13:01 Lighting image
14:50 More Kick control
17:25 Real-time scene changer method
18:46 Timing questions
19:41 Winston cameo
20:03 Future plans
21:55 Outstruōduction

"Welcome to the first published 'Instruōdio' session video.
My studio at Instruō HQ has gradually shifted to become more of a video room with occasional music project focus. But it is working really nicely as a space to record discussion sessions with artists and makers.

This is Tom Scholefield (aka Konx-om-Pax)
I've had the pleasure of gigging with Tom a number of times along side others on the Instruō crew.
Tom is an incredible visual artist and composer/sound designer.
We spoke about doing a session like this for ages and finally got together and recorded a few.
In this video Tom gives me a very detailed tour of the patch behind La Création Du Monde
https://konx-om-pax.bandcamp.com/
This has been toured and performed internationally. It is both visually and sonically spectacular. Tom has been very generous sharing his process and various Touch Designer secrets he's created and discovered. This session was a lot of fun to host and produce.

Tom also has a brand new album out that releases today!
Buy the album - Uaxuctum | Konx-om-Pax
https://konx-om-pax.bandcamp.com
Official Merch - Products | Display Copy
https://konxompax.bigcartel.com/products

Uaxactum marks the fifth studio album from Glasgow-based artist Tom Scholefield, better known as Konx-om-Pax.

Following 2020’s Astronomical Objects, this release transcends the boundaries of a traditional record—serving as the sonic counterpart to an ambitious audio-visual work of the same name, commissioned by Glasgow’s Cryptic.

Conceived during an artist residency at Arthouse Jersey, a former army barracks turned creative haven, the album emerged from a period of focused isolation. This environment afforded Scholefield the rare opportunity to develop both score and visuals in tandem, resulting in a deeply integrated multisensory experience. The piece premiered at Sonica 2024 in the Glasgow Science Centre IMAX Theatre, where hallucinatory visuals collided with immersive sound design. A second performance followed in May 2025 as part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations.

The Wire described the work as -

'a tentacular dreamscape where oil slick rainbow colours mutate across an IMAX cinema screen, in synesthetic flow with his tense Penderecki-inspired soundtrack.'"

Not Just for Textures: 3 Grain Processing Techniques for Beat Makers

video upload by Oddment

"In this video, I walk through three practical grain-processing techniques for beat makers using granular synthesis. Instead of the usual pads and soundscape examples, I’m focusing on drums and rhythmic material — showing how grains can shape feel, create modulation effects, add tonal character, and even move into wavetable-style synthesis.

These examples use loops from Joshua Van Tassel, part of the upcoming Odd-1 factory library. The Odd-1 is a modular grain synthesizer we’ve been developing at Oddment, and all of these techniques can be recreated directly on the hardware.

Techniques covered:
• Tempo-locked grains for changing the feel
• Grain-size modulation and rhythmic dropouts
• Tonal effects using closely spaced grains
• Wavetable-like sounds from tiny slices of audio

If you’re interested in granular synthesis, drum processing, time-stretching, or experimental beat-making techniques, you’ll probably find something useful here.

We’re finishing up the first small production run of the Odd-1. If you’d like updates or want to join the waitlist, you can do that on our website: https://www.oddment-audio.com/waitlist

Follow us on instagram for more tips and demos: / oddmentaudio

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Grain Synthesis: Just for textures?
01:29 Technique 1: Tempo-locked grains
03:33 Technique 2: Grain dropouts + rhythmic modulation
06:03 Technique 3: Tonal grain effects, including
06:53 Odd-1 Wavetable mode
09:25 Closing

Credits / Gear:
– Odd-1 Modular Grain Synth: https://www.oddment-audio.com/odd-1
– Drum loops by Joshua Van Tassel: https://www.joshuavt.com
– Intro/Outro music by Lee Clarke: https://leeclarke.bandcamp.com
– Ableton Live for comparison examples
If you have questions or want a deep dive into a specific part of granular synthesis or beat processing, feel free to leave a comment."

Tiptop Audio Introduces the TRIAX8: An Oscillator like no other

video upload by Tiptop Audio

As always, check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

TipTop TRIAX-8 Polyphonic Thru-Zero FM Oscillator - What is TZFM?

video upload by gattobus

"Here's a quick presentation and audio demo of the new TipTop Audio TRIAX8 Polyphonic Eurorack Oscillator.

00:52 - What is THRU-ZERO FM ?
03:45 - XOR Waveform
05:45 - Music Performance

This video is sponsored by TipTop Audio"


"Meet the TRIAX 8 , an oscillator like no other, featuring 16 analog triangle-core oscillators with full note polyphony and patching. The TRIAX8 is a landmark in synthesis technology, combining true polyphonic patching and full note polyphony with the creative and joyful hands-on workflow of a modular synthesizer. Every function has its own knob, and all modulation inputs are ready for patching with patch cables. Beneath this interface lie 16 true analog oscillators, real circuits built from semiconductors, capacitors, and resistors, each one alive, drifting naturally with temperature and with the magnetic and electric fields they generate. This is the sound of analog: full, warm, organic, and never the same twice.

In this demo, we showcase just a glimpse of what the TRIAX8 is capable of, and how easy it is to design sounds through instant patching. We focus mainly on pads and drones, with a touch of arpeggios. A note about video sound quality:
YouTube plays compressed audio, which significantly affects sound quality. Compared to the original recording, the audio will generally sound muddier and harsher in the highs. However, it still provides a good sense of the character and tone of the demoed device.

Patch Overview for this video: For modulation, we used the OCTOLFO to randomly patching LFO signals into the TRIAX 8’s CV inputs. The audio output was routed through the OCTPASS 24 dB low-pass filter and then into the OCTOGAIN. From the OCTOGAIN’s stereo outputs, the sound was sent to the Z-DSP, where some patches feature reverb or delay from the Z-DSP. For control, we played notes from Ableton through the Octopus, or used G-Mode sequencing on the Octopus and NerdSeq."

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

Magnetic Heart - Glowing

video upload by Magnetic Heart

"A live electronic music performance by Magnetic Heart.

The MIDI sequences were originally created on the Squarp Hapax and then recorded into Ableton, which is my main performance Sequencer. Here it's being used to sequence the Elektron Analog Four MK2, Elektron Analog Rytm MK2 and Novation Summit.

The synths are recorded back into Ableton where they are being mixed and mastered."

Bach meets Stranger Things: Pianoteq 9 as a synthesizer (jam)

video upload by Pete Midi

"Pianoteq 9 has arrived and it’s time to show you my favourite virtual instrument together with my favourite plugin controller in a little jam. Yes, and I also like Stranger Things and as the end approaches now, I’m currently rewatching all the seasons 😉

Gear: Modartt Pianoteq 9 Pro with Ableton Live 11 and MP MIDI Controller, drums from Forever 89 VISCO."

Analog FM Synthesis | Make Noise Shared System

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"FM Bass Recordings Make Noise Modular Synth Sample Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Drum Loops: Breakbeat Anthology Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Sync: Ableton Clock https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Akihiko Matsumoto"

Making a track from scratch with Launchkey

video upload by Novation

Chapters:
00:00 - Producing a track from scratch with Launchkey MK4
00:15 - Creating chords for a track with Launchkey
01:51 - Making a bassline for a track with Launchkey
04:42 - Laying down drums on a track with Launchkey
06:30 - Making an Arp pattern with Launchkey
08:15 - Using Fixed Chord Mode on Launchkey
10:05 - Tips when performing or jamming on Launchkey

"In this video, we create a track from scratch, finishing with a fully built-out song, utilising all of Launchkey’s creative features and the stock plugins available in Ableton Live Lite.

Starting with chords to establish the tone of the track, Rob uses Scale Mode and Chord Map to inspire melodic chord progressions. He progresses the track by adding the bass, then introduces the lead melody to work with and enhance the chords. Using performance modifiers, he transforms the chords by separating notes into melodic lines, while drums bring the track all together, with the help of Launchkey’s onboard Sequencer, making programming percussion easy. Rob also uses the Arpeggiator to create a melodic line that sits on top of the track.

Watch to the end of this video, where Rob performs live with Ableton’s clip launching, to arrange the elements in a live setting. He offers tips on performing and jamming live with Launchkey and Ableton, including using the encoders to adjust plugin parameters in real time and creating sweeping transitions that energise the arrangement.

Read the breakdown of Rob's process here."

Cut-up Drums & Synth Layers with Prophet-10 and OP-1 field | Solver 2025-11-20 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and YAMAHA MOTIF-RACK ES.

It features cut-up drum patterns layered with synth harmonies and melodic lines.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed and processed with reverb using the blueSky.

On the OP-1 field, recorded drum performances are sampled, rearranged, and played back as reconstructed patterns. The sequence is controlled via MIDI from Ableton Live. Used effects include the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII and the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY.

The bassline is generated using Omnisphere.

Melodies and additional parts are performed on the MOTIF-RACK ES, completing the arrangement."

Aphex Twin - Flim (Cover) | Arturia Minifreak

video upload by MunomaMusic

"Aphex Twin's Flim

Gear:
Arturia Minifreak
Arturia Minifuse 4

Software:
Ableton Live"

Ambient Generative Music | Ableton Air & Roland JP-8080

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Generative Sequencer: Ableton Air https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Inspired by Timeless Techniques
"Air" draws its inspiration from Brian Eno's Music for Airports and the concept of overlapping tape loops. This Ableton Max for Live plugin translates these ideas into a modern generative sequencer, enabling you to explore infinite musical possibilities without repetitive programming.
Effortless Note Generation
Forget the constraints of the piano roll. "Air" generates notes autonomously, creating endless variations of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies. Your music becomes a living, breathing entity that evolves over time, making each moment unique.
Perfect for Experimental and Ambient Music
Whether you're crafting immersive ambient soundscapes, exploring experimental electronica, or composing intricate minimal music, "Air" provides the tools to elevate your creativity. Its generative approach ensures that no two performances are ever the same, offering a fresh perspective with every playback.
Features Designed for Limitless Inspiration
Evolving Sequences: Generate infinitely unique patterns that never repeat.
Customizable Settings: Fine-tune parameters to align with your artistic vision.
Seamless Integration: Designed for Ableton Live users who value creativity and experimentation.
Create Music That Breathes
"Air" is more than a plugin—it's a partner in creation, designed for musicians who embrace unpredictability and seek to push boundaries. Unleash the power of generative composition and let your music take flight."

Bass Pressure - Ableton Live Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=bass...

THE ULTIMATE TOOLKIT FOR DUBSTEP, DRUM & BASS & JUNGLE PRODUCERS

Bass Pressure for Ableton Live is a complete sound design toolkit built to deliver the raw energy and deep impact of modern bass music. Designed for total flexibility inside Ableton Live, this pack combines powerful Drift-based instruments, crafted drum kits, and a versatile sample library ready for Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and Jungle production.

From huge wobbles and reese basses to 808 subs, hoovers, hyper saws, and razor-sharp leads — every sound is ready to twist, and integrate into your productions. Drum kits and samples provide instant inspiration, while a special Amen Break kit brings the unmistakable grit of classic Jungle to your sessions.

BASS PRESSURE CONTENT:

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Buran - psydoom techno ritual - Push 3 & Modular

video uploads by Abre Ojos

Two videos, two tracks. Walk-through videos below.

73bpm - Titles take us places
73bpm - Lost in the sandpit

Audio:
Ableton Push 3 Standalone
Eurorack Modular:
‪@ExpertSleepersLtd‬ ES-10
Forge TME VHIKK-X
‪@knobula_synths‬ Kickain
‪@Endorphines‬ Ghost
‪@EricaSynths‬ Perkons Voice
‪@DivKid‬ DivSkip
⁨‪@intellijel‬ Multigrain
ALM Pamelas New Workout
‪@afterlateraudio‬ Atom (MI Elements) & Knit (MI Plaits)
‪@NoiseEngineering‬ Terci Ruina
‪@GamechangerAudio‬ Plasmavoice

Video:
Live visuals using Body of the Prey (1967) from Archive.org
Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
‪@entropyandsons‬ Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net Buran - Ableton Push 3 standalone & Eurorack Modular live set up walk thru


Two videos:

1. Buran - Ableton Push 3 standalone & Eurorack Modular live set up walk thru

First gig in a while so I've been thinking about what set up to use and here it is. Come for a wander down the hardware road to see how I am putting this all together, making the modular and Push 3 be friends, module choice, and the why of the set up.

00:00 Intro jam
01:25 Intro ramble & the why
05:28 The Push set up
29:40 The modular overview
31:13 1U MIDI + system clock
35:45 Expert Sleepers ES-10
42:34 Kickain & Perkons Voice
47:33 Kint (Plaits) & Atom (Elements)
53:27 VHIKK-X
58:22 Plasmavoice
1:05:41 Dust of Time
1:13:24 Multigrain

2. Buran - Live visuals video hardware set up walk thru

First gig in a while so I've been thinking about what set up to use and here it is. Come for a wander down the hardware road to see how I am putting this all together. This is the video side of things and the why of the set up.

00:00 Intro ramblings
03:31 Rodecaster Video
06:32 iPad, Sony ZV1, Video Microscope
16:55 Video capture cards
19:28 Recursion Studio & V1-HD
23:55 Nanocontrol MIDI
28:12 Resolume Avenue

Roland TB-3 Acid Breakbeats TB-303 Bassline Aira Synthesizer Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"*Watch in HD* *Turn it UP!* *No Talking!!!*

My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
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selling Synthesizer Sample Packs, UP NOW!
Also Jupiter-8 Prophet-6 OB-6 & more in .WAV format
& Exclusive Yamaha Montage / MODX, Korg Kronos / Nautilus
Sample Packs!
Do you like Ambient Chill Zen Electronic Synthesizer Music
like Vangelis, Kitaro, Brian Eno & more?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/ri...
Check out my band Earth Empire! ('Best of Earth Empire')
Sounds like a mix of Depeche Mode, Front 242 & Gary Numan!
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on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon & more!

'Roland TB-3 Acid Breakbeats TB-303 Bassline'
This fantastic synthesizer was a gift from my friend David Lovering
of The Pixies! David has given me the POWER OF ACID!
And I shall use it! In abundance!
This "Touch Bassline" is the Roland AIRA version of the
legendary TB-303 Bassline! And you use it with your fingers!
But in this little synthesizer demo I play some preset patterns
linked via Ableton LIVE to a funky Breakbeat at 120BPM."

Multitrack your modular with one button press

video upload by mylarmelodies

Also see Bristronica 25 - Halftime Modular - 8TR

"Half Time Modular's 8TR is a 4HP skiff-friendly module that lets you record 8 mono tracks of modular level signals at up to 24bit/48khz, for as long as you have card space for. In this demo I'll explain the idea, its 2HP expander, record a quick jam, show you how you import 8TR recordings via MicroSD to Ableton Live (it records Polywav files), and discuss the resulting multitrack. 👉 https://www.halftimemodular.com/"

Bass Pressure - Ableton Move Sound Pack | Full audio demo

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=bass...

THE DEFINITIVE SOUND PACK FOR DUBSTEP, DRUM & BASS AND JUNGLE LOVERS

A hard-hitting collection of huge wobbles, reeses, 808 subs, heavy deep basses, hoovers, hyper saws, and razor-sharp leads — paired with crafted drum kits. Includes 112 samples, Dubstep & DnB kits, and a special kit dedicated to the iconic Amen Break sound of Jungle and DnB.

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Fraught - Ableton Move & 62hp Eurorack Palette - ritual psy-doom techno

video upload by Abre Ojos

"53bpm - Stories from the deep

‪@Ableton‬ Move
Eurorack Modular:
Dust of Time
DNIPRO Krait
‪@NoiseEngineering‬ Manis Iteritas
‪@Befacosynth‬ Oneiroi
‪@intellijel‬ 62hp Palette case + 1u modules

Live visuals using Just the Two of Us from Archive.org under a video microscope with live video feedback & ‪@entropyandsons‬ Recursion Studio
Video processed live through Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"