Cast Away (Elektron Digitone // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S-1 // Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick EP 136)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"1 track, 3 machines, a little over 5 minutes. 🎛️

Back with the same setup as *Live at Home 2*: the Elektron Digitone, MFB Tanzbär and Roland S-1. This time, though, it's one continuous piece rather than a collection of patterns and ideas.

All three instruments are connected to the **Teenage Engineering KO II Sidekick EP-136**:
Channel 1: MFB Tanzbär - punchy analog drums
Channel 2: Elektron Digitone - all the synth parts, plus some FM percussion
AUX input: Roland S-1 - Bass

The MIDI chain is pretty straightforward: Digitone to S-1 to Tanzbär.
The Digitone sequences the S-1, while the Tanzbär runs its own internal sequencer.

Things get a little more… unpredictable during the second half of the track, where I start playing around with the Sidekick's Loop effect to create all sorts of drum breaks.

It was an absolute pleasure to play with - perhaps a little too much of a pleasure, judging by how often I kept using it! 😄

But hey, sometimes you find an effect that makes you want to keep pushing it just a little further.

Hope you'll enjoy this one!

As always, the performance was recorded in a single take. I mixed and mastered the individual tracks afterwards in Ableton Live."

Taktile Sequencer on Schwung OS!

video upload by Neuro No Neuro

Taktile Sequencer on Schwung - Fun Synths and FX!

video upload by Neuro No Neuro

"Messing around beta-testing the Taktile Sequencer for the Ableton Move using Schwung OS. 4 tracks and FX."

Related:

Move got HACKED!!! w/ Native Classic Synth Engines

MonkSynth on Schwung and Ableton Move

midnight operations, ep 25 - OP–XY firmware update 1.2.0

video upload by teenage engineering

"episode 25 covers the new OP–XY OS 1.2.0 update, presented by the product owner jonas recorded in the teenage engineering department store in nyc."

0:00 introduction
2:01 drumline synth
25:33 dynamic filter
30:56 multichannel usb audio
39:13 detune and closing

teenage engineering OP–XY Firmware 1.2.0: USB Multitrack Changes Everything

video upload by Noisegate

"The teenage engineering OP–XY just got a serious workflow upgrade with firmware 1.2.0, bringing USB-C multitrack audio, the new Drumline synth engine and a Dynamic track filter.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction – What's new in the OP–XY update
01:20 Setting up USB-C multitrack audio
03:13 Recording a live performance into Ableton Live
05:34 Mixing the performance in Ableton
08:35 External effects routing with Outbox 8
10:38 Live dub techno performance
11:46 Exploring the new Drumline synth engine
14:09 Programming drums and performance controls
15:48 The new Dynamic track filter
16:51 Final thoughts"

Reliq - Rlx 1.10: Reliq, Your DAW and Your Hardware on One Grid

video upload by Reliq Instruments

"Reliq, your DAW and your hardware, all on the same grid. Rlx 1.10 comes with U-SYNC 2.0: tighter, more stable sync between Reliq, DAWs and hardware, automatic latency compensation, and U-SYNC is finally available on Windows. The Bitwig integration goes much deeper, with track creation, plug-in loading and Bitwig clip sequencing directly from Reliq. The USB Host port now connects up to four USB devices through a standard hub. On top of that, there are refinements to Track Speed, the Euclidean generator and much more.

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Celestine for iPad: My real‑time granular device is now an AUv3

video upload by ijo audio

ijo audio also brought us Polycrush 16 - 8-bit synthesizer for Ableton Live

"Celestine is a real-time granular AUv3 audio effect for the iPad. It's always listening and always spitting out grains. If you've been following my channel for some time, you'll know that Celestine started out as a Max4Live device... my most successful one to date. Many people have asked for it to be ported to other platforms and this marks the beginning of that journey. I've spent the last few months on this. I've also got future plans to release Celestine as a VST3/AU for other desktop DAW users.

Just like the original, this iPad version aims for the immediacy of a pedal and the depth of a granular instrument. There are eight granular modes: classic Grain clouds, Mosaic’s harmonic tiles, Glide’s tape‑like swoops, Reverie’s reverse washes, Bloom’s halos, Tide’s pulsing waves, Stars’ sequenced sparkles and Orbit’s swirling stereo motion. Everything stays tempo‑locked when you want it to in Sync mode, the (now touch-based) visualizer lets you perform playhead and pitch gestures on the fly, and the grain panel offers control over density, size, spray, jitter, reverse probability and more.

To shape the final output, Celestine includes a 'Magic panel' of various multi-FX to sweeten things, a lush reverb and a Dirt section with wavefolding and a bitcrusher. Use Celestine as an insert effect and set the dry/wet to taste or put it fully wet on a send to let fragments of your entire session bloom into shimmering clouds. I’ve found it shines on vocals, guitars, synths and pianos, but percussion can turn into glittering glitches and rhythmic sparkles too. I've also added undo/redo, a full preset system and a constrained randomizer to jump to new ideas quickly.

As I mentioned, I’m planning future releases for VST3/AU on desktop, so this is just the beginning of Celestine’s journey. For now, I hope you enjoy sculpting sounds on the couch, in the bathtub or wherever you like to use your iPad. :)

Celestine for iPadOS has an introductory price of $5.99 USD for the first two weeks and then will jump up to $9.99.

Celestine on the App Store

Also, I've recently started up a Discord server and while it's still small, I'd love for you to join and come say hi. I love the community that has built around my work and if we can find new ways to connect, it would be great. Join it here: / discord

#Celestine #AUv3 #iPadMusic #GranularSynthesis #Ambient #SoundDesign #MusicProduction #iOSMusic #AudioEffects #iosmusicproduction"

Augur v1.5 Update - more options, more musical, full Push support, self-modulation, and more

video upload by ijo audio

"Augur v1.5 is by far my biggest update I've ever released to one of my devices. Many of you wrote to me with ideas and I've incorporated almost all of them and I think Augur is truly so much better thanks to all your suggestions.

Included in this free update:
Augur can now self-modulate! This means the modulation section can now modulate the parameters of Augur itself. It feels like a very modular concept to be able to feed the modulations back into the various controls of Augur. I particularly enjoy this with the Speed control.
Longer pattern lengths (up to 32 steps).
Longer (slower) sequencer speeds plus new dotted and triplet speeds.
A new Gravity control makes the generative nature of Augur feel less random and more truly in key. (thanks to ‪@HumanSynthetics‬ for his wisdom on this)
As of Live 12.4 we can finally use the modulation mapping section on the Push without using the computer at all. This is very cool and a huge thanks to ⁨@Ableton⁩ for allowing this to finally happen! My implementation was modeled after the stock LFO device and you can now select any of the 8 mod lanes, map them, adjust them, etc. (You'll need Live 12.4 for this feature to work)"

Roland D-05, Make Noise Strega & Ableton Mode | Ambient Drone

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Sequencer: Ableton Mode https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Discover the Sacred Sounds of the Past: A Generative Sequencer Inspired by Medieval Chant Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking tool designed for creators of ambient, experimental, contemporary music, IDM, and electronica. This Max for Live generative sequencer fuses historical depth with cutting-edge technology, offering a unique journey through time and sound.
Historical Roots, Modern Expression
Developed over a year of intensive research, this device draws from a rich tapestry of medieval chant manuscripts and the intricate patterns of neume notation. Delve into the essence of the eight church modes, enriched with the proto-characteristics of Ionian and Aeolian modes foretelling the rise of major and minor tonalities.
Infinite Melodic Possibilities
Let the sequencer generate melodies imbued with the organic flow and spiritual resonance of early music, now reimagined for contemporary creativity. Whether sculpting ethereal soundscapes or exploring experimental forms, this device breathes new life into your compositions."

Live at Home II (Elektron Digitone // MFB Tanzbar // Roland S1 // Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"It's been almost a year since I last used my Elektron Digitone. The knobs had gradually become sticky, making the instrument pretty unpleasant to use. Since this seems to be an issue other people have experienced too (and I've had similar problems with other gear), I eventually decided to buy replacement knobs and swap them myself.

And honestly, this machine is too good to stay on the shelf!

To celebrate its return, here's a second "Live at Home" session: a 14-minute live set built mainly around patterns I recorded on the Digitone before I stopped using it.

The setup:
Elektron Digitone : the heart of the setup, sequencing the Roland S-1 and sending program changes to switch its sounds throughout the set.
Roland S-1 : mainly handling the bass.
MFB Tanzbär : adding some extra analog drums, using its own internal sequencer.
Teenage Engineering KO Sidekick : processing the Tanzbär (Channel 1) and the Digitone (Channel 2), with onboard effects for breaks, transitions, and a bit of hands-on sound shaping.

The Digitone acts as the master clock, with MIDI running from the Digitone to the S-1 and then to the Tanzbär. While the Digitone sequences the S-1, the Tanzbär keeps its own patterns running in sync with the rest of the setup.

No elaborate concept this time, just a chance to revisit some old patterns, bring the Digitone back into the mix, and see where the machines take me.

As always, the performance was recorded in a single take. I mixed and mastered the individual tracks afterwards in Ableton Live, but the musical performance itself wasn't edited or fixed.

00:00 Track 01 01:21 Track 02 03:04 Track 03 05:06 Track 04 06:26 Track 05 07:55 Track 06 09:07 Track 07 10:37 Track 08 12:28 Track 09 12:52 Track 10"

undo machine live demo v2

video upload by aural explorations

"Undo Machine is out: https://undomachine.com

I built a small macOS app to solve something that had been bugging me for a while: capturing my current sound, freely changing it, then returning to where I started.

I’ve come to love that kind of workflow on the Torso S-4 and T-1. It’s useful for sound design and live performance, so I wanted to bring it to my Analog Four and Novation Peak.

This video shows Capture, Undo, Return and Morph in action. Undo Machine currently supports Novation Peak, Analog Four MKII, Bitwig Studio and Ableton Live and can be controlled by any Midi capable device.

Want this for your instrument too? Download Undo Machine and run the guided device test. Your results can help me investigate whether support is possible.

Available for macOS on Apple Silicon, with a 14-day trial."

"What does it do?

Imagine you could freeze the state of your entire hardware or hybrid setup while performing, creating or producing—then explore, mutate, distort and intensify your sound, knowing you can always return to your baseline at the push of a button or smoothly morph back with a fader.
That’s Undo Machine."

NDF - New Digital Frame Synthesizer by Max for Cats

video upload by max forcats

"Available via https://maxforcats.gumroad.com/l/kojut

Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live."

'NDF (New Digital Frame) is an eight-voice Max for Live synthesizer built on 16 sine partials stored across 8 timbre frames. Each partial has its own amplitude, ratio, FM depth, pan, shape, detune, decay and onset delay, and a frame-morph envelope blends smoothly between the frames over the life of a note."

How to Turn Serum into Vintage Classics

video upload by Starsky Carr

Also see He Put 6 Classic Synths Inside the MiniFreak

"Max 4 Live - turning Serum 2 into a vintage synth chameleon. Let’s turn it into a Jupiter-8, Prophet-5, Oberheim OB-X, Juno and Korg DW-8000—with hardware-sampled wavetables and classic synth controls inside Ableton Live.

The trick is working within the original synth’s limits. Match its oscillators, filters, envelopes and modulation options, and you start programming differently. Add unison detune and a little vintage character, and things get wonderfully wonky.

🎹 GET THE DEVICES, PRESETS & FREE SYNTH ARCHITECTURE GUIDES
https://www.starskycarr.com/patches
In this video I demonstrate my Classic Synth Mode Max 4 Live devices for Serum 2:
• YOU-NO-6 — Juno-inspired PWM, sub oscillator and chorus
• THEPRO-5 — Prophet-5-inspired Poly-Mod, oscillator sync and classic analogue tones
• SUPITER-8 — Jupiter-8-inspired strings, brass, cross modulation and unison
• OB-WAN — Oberheim OB-X-inspired basses and big filter sweeps
• DIGI-8K — Korg DW-8000-inspired digital waveforms, six-stage envelopes, delay and arpeggiator

You’ll hear how the controls interact with Serum, how vintage mode adds variation, and why recreating a synth’s architecture matters as much as capturing its waveforms.

These are my take on the classic instruments’ sound and workflow, with Serum 2 providing the sound engine. The free architecture guides are also useful for trying these ideas on your own synths."

Melbourne Instruments launches the Melbourne Exchange and publishes the Roto-Control API

Press release follows:

Melbourne Instruments launches the Melbourne Exchange, a free library of Roto-Control setups made by its owners

Setups for plugins, pedals and synths, plus new software built on Roto-Control's published APIs, all free to download from exchange.melbourneinstruments.com.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Melbourne Instruments today launched the Melbourne Exchange, a free library where owners of Roto-Control, the company's motorized MIDI controller, share the setups and software they have built for it.

The Exchange opens with more than 60 entries. Plugin setups include Universal Audio's 1176 and LA-2A collections and the Distressor, plugins from SSL, Brainworx, Maag and Analog Obsession, and Logic Pro's own Compressor. Hardware setups cover pedals from Chase Bliss, Boss, Meris, Hologram, Old Blood Noise and Moog, and synths from Elektron, Moog, Waldorf and Korg. Each setup is a file that imports into Melbourne Instruments' ROTO-SETUP app, with parameter names, colors and detents already in place.

Every entry has its own page credited to the person who made it, with a download count and a clear statement of what it has been checked against: the maker's documentation, a Roto-Control, or the device itself. Owners can also confirm that a setup works with their own gear. Everything hosted on the Exchange is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

The Exchange also carries software that owners have built on Roto-Control's published APIs, including RotoSeq, a Max for Live sequencer by Alut in which the eight knobs reshape the clock itself, and MAP8, an extended Ableton Live script by Quixotic7.

Both of Roto-Control's APIs, a serial API for configuration and a SysEx API for live two-way control, are published in full, and the source for Melbourne Instruments' own Ableton Live, Bitwig and Logic Pro integrations is on GitHub. The Exchange includes a starter prompt for AI coding assistants such as Claude, Cursor and Copilot that points the assistant at both specifications before it writes any code.

“We're delighted, and honestly a little amazed, by what owners are doing with Roto-Control,” said Jonathan, VP of Marketing at Melbourne Instruments. “People are mapping gear we never expected and building software for it we hadn't imagined. The Exchange gives all of that a home, with the maker's name on it. And because the APIs are published, anyone can build on it, whether they write the code themselves or with an AI assistant.”

Browsing the Exchange is open to everyone. Downloading and sharing need a free account, created with an email address and a six-digit code sent by email.

The Melbourne Exchange is live now at exchange.melbourneinstruments.com.

The NEW Squarp Core Changed Everything

video upload by EZBOT

"Squarp did something truly amazing. They made it possible to use their incredibly powerful XP32 expander for the Hermod+ with any MIDI equipment you own. This is an incredible upgrade for people like me who already know and love their hardware sequencers like Elektron, M8 Tracker, Polyend Tracker, or your favorite DAW like Bitwig and Ableton. The unit is packed with features and it has ridiculously nice screen and workflow. I barely had to read the manual to get things started. I am overjoyed! Today we talk about what it means and test it out with a system I just built."



EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com

MonkSynth on Schwung and Ableton Move

video upload by Charles Vestal

"A demo of the Schwung (https://www.schwung.dev) implementation of MonkSynth (https://github.com/JonET/monksynth), itself a recreation of AudioNerdz' Delay Lama (http://www.audionerdz.nl).

In this demo, pad pressure is mapped to "Vowel" for that sweet oo ee oo sound.

As per AudioNerdz' original request, if you like what you hear, visit www.savetibet.org."

Introducing Core by Squarp Instruments

video upload by Squarp instruments

"Core is a MIDI to CV/Gate interface with onboard generative Engines. It bridges your computer, keyboards, hardware sequencers and Eurorack, all in perfect sync.

🔌 USB Host, USB Device and MIDI TRS inputs, intelligently merged
🎹 MIDI to CV Pitch, Gate, Velocity, Aftertouch, and CC0–CC119, with polyphony support
⏱️ Clock, Start, Stop and Reset, with internal BPM and Swing : lead your system or follow your gear
🌀 Generative Engines: ADSR, Euclidean gates, Arpeggiator, LFOs, DC offset and Logic operations
↗️ Up to 64 assignable CV/Gate outputs (32 per connected xp32)
🎚️ CC Learn: map any incoming MIDI CC to any Engine parameter, with custom min/max and inversion
💾 8 global presets and a crisp OLED screen for lightning-fast routing

A translator and a creative tool in one: run up to 64 LFOs, 64 clocks or 64 Euclidean generators, and generate ADSR envelopes on board. No extra modules needed."

Testing CORE by Squarp Instruments with Ableton Live

video upload by Stazma

"Today I'll show some fun ways to use the Core & XP32 from ‪@squarpinstruments‬ with Ableton Live."

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Isla Electronics ASYX - Multi Timbral demo

video upload by Isla Electronics

"I keep getting asked what the 'MIX' button is for.
Well, the original Andromeda was 16 voices, but it was also 16 part multi-timbral, so you could either have upto 16 totally different sounds playing at once, or you could also use it to layer different patches to create very thick textures.
In this quick synth wank, I give a little tour of the UI while about 7 different programs are playing across different midi tracks from ableton. No additional fx or processing other than what's coming out of asyx. This is just 1 single instance of the plugin loaded.
Excuse my rough timing, I recorded this in on a KordBot.. lol"

Ableton MODE Strega

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Ableton MODE: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Discover the Sacred Sounds of the Past: A Generative Sequencer Inspired by Medieval Chant

Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking tool designed for creators of ambient, experimental, contemporary music, IDM, and electronica. This Max for Live generative sequencer fuses historical depth with cutting-edge technology, offering a unique journey through time and sound.

Historical Roots, Modern Expression

Developed over a year of intensive research, this device draws from a rich tapestry of medieval chant manuscripts and the intricate patterns of neume notation. Delve into the essence of the Church’s eight modes, enriched with the proto-characteristics of Ionian and Aeolian modes—foretelling the rise of major and minor tonalities.

Infinite Melodic Possibilities
Let the sequencer generate melodies imbued with the organic flow and spiritual resonance of early music, now reimagined for contemporary creativity. Whether sculpting ethereal soundscapes or exploring experimental forms, this device breathes new life into your compositions.

Perfect for music creators exploring:
Ambient soundscapes
Modern classical compositions
Cinematic scores
Experimental electronic productions

Key Features:
1. Generate infinite variations of church-mode-inspired melodies.
2. Adjustable parameters for rhythm, tonal center, and mode.
3. Seamless integration with Ableton Live workflows.
4. Transport your music into a realm of timeless spirituality and creativity."

Ambient Jazz w/ Prophet-10, Music Easel, OP-1 field | Bits and Pieces 2026-10-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Ambient electronica where an OP-1 field lead floats over soft harmonies.

Today marks the 1000th consecutive day of posting Daily Sound Experiment videos on YouTube. The playlist itself has now reached 1,018 entries.

This piece was created with the Prophet-10, Music Easel, Ambient Engine, and OP-1 field.

The Prophet-10 is processed through the MICROCOSM with reverb and the HAZE effect.

On the Music Easel, a lead is performed using the key. The output is processed through the blueSky with reverb, while an additional filter in Ableton Live is modulated during the performance.

In Ambient Engine, samples including ocean waves and forest sounds are loaded and transformed with the MicroLoop effect to create evolving sound textures.

On the OP-1 field, a lead is performed with the Sampler. A small amount of modulation is added using the built-in CWO effect, followed by reverb from the MOTHER effect.

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Meet: Polyfold

video upload by Manifest Audio

"Polyfold is a multidimensional Max for Live sequencer, built for advanced polymetric MIDI sequencing and creative long-form electronic music production.

With 16 independent sequencer lanes and up to 1024 steps per lane, Polyfold enables large-scale step sequencing, generative pattern development, polyphonic output, and cross-lane interaction beyond the limitations of conventional step grids.

Available now for Ableton Live 12 and up at: https://manifest.audio/polyfold

Key Features:

• 16 independent parameter sequencers
• Up to 1024 steps per lane
• Dual rate-stage sequencing (Multiply + Divide)
• 4 polyphonic pitch lanes with per-note probability
• Internal pattern preset libraries with custom recall
• Long-form Transpose sequencer for extended progressions
• Global Chance, Velocity, Length, Hold, and Ratchet sequencing
• Modulation sequencers with OSC and MIDI CC output
• X-Relay routing for flexible MIDI distribution

Polyfold is designed for producers working with polymetric sequencing, generative composition, algorithmic sound design, and long-form musical installations."

Diosynth Live: A New Companion App for Diosynth

video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Diosynth Live is now available for iOS and Android, bringing fast access to your favorite patches, system settings, and MIDI settings directly on your mobile phone.

Find the Diosynth Live app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

0:00 intro
0:28 App organization
1:00 requirements
1:25 connecting to the app
1:40 USB connection
2:17 Bluetooth connection
3:00 Favorites
3:45 Setup tab

Learn more at ashunsoundmachines.com

#Windsynth #EWI #diosynthlive #diosynth #asm #Ashunsoundmachines"

Press release with additional details:

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