"AD-202 is a single-oscillator monosynth in the small-silver-box tradition of the early 1980s. One VCO with saw, pulse, sub, and noise running into a 24 dB ladder filter, one envelope, one LFO, and very little else. Every control is on the front panel, there are no hidden pages of options, and there is exactly one path from a knob to a sound.
Under the vintage panel it is a thoroughly modern instrument. Mono or eight-voice poly, per-voice analog drift, a tempo-syncable LFO with a delayed onset, MPE, MTS-ESP microtuning, and a post-VCA colour section with pre-filter saturation, filter drive, distortion, and a tilt EQ. The vintage part is the ergonomics. The rest of it is not vintage at all.
Same as the rest of our catalog: Mac, Windows, Linux, and iOS. No DRM, no subscriptions, no dongles, perpetual license.
"In this video, I showcase the true power of the Neiro Audio N106 plugin. We are doing a direct comparison: Digital Emulation vs Real Analog Hardware Render! You will hear the huge difference when the digital preset is suddenly processed through the actual analog circuitry.
How does it work? The N106 is not just a standard VST. You compose your track using their high-quality digital emulation without any streaming latency. Once your MIDI and automations are locked in, the plugin sends your data directly to Neiro Studios. There, it is fed through a real physical Roland Juno-106 (specifically a hardware Kiwi 106 synth). The analog output is recorded using high-end RME Fireface UCX interfaces and automatically downloaded right back into your DAW as a WAV audio file. It's exactly like owning the real vintage analog synthesizer remotely.
To sit perfectly in a mix, I've also processed these sounds through external hardware-style reverb and delay.
🎧 Best experienced with studio monitors or high-quality headphones.
"Connect to a classic analog synthesizer revered for its lush, warm sounds. The Neiro N106 features a rich chorus effect that’s instantly recognizable from classic tracks like 'Jump' and 'Tom Sawyer'.
Connect directly to the Roland Juno-106 unit today."
"NoInputMixer is an experimental feedback-based musical instrument that models an analog mixing console, designed to create a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer's output back to its input. https://apps.apple.com/app/noinputmix...
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Playlist:
1. OktaDie, plugins and iOS app inspired by LYRA-8 ....Coming soon! #synth #sounddesign
"Eight touch-sensitive voices, a cross-modulation matrix, a dual modulated delay and an overdrive — no keyboard, no scale, no quantization anywhere.
It drifts on its own and never makes the same sound twice.
The plugin will be available on Mac, Windows and iPad.
VST3 / AU / AAX / AUv3, instrument and FX.
SwarmaDie 2 is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Swarmatron analog synthesizer, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.
The Swarmatron is iconic for its hypnotic, swarming sound — multiple oscillators slightly detuned against each other, creating that signature ethereal drone. Made famous by artists like Jonny Greenwood, it's a rare and expensive hardware piece. SwarmaDie 2 brings that unique character straight into your DAW at an affordable price.
MUSIC: "Hollow Light — Piano & Swarmatron (SwarmaDie 2 Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)
3. SwarmaDie 2 iOS — Raw Screen & Audio Capture on iPad (Swarm Synth Jam)
4. JenDie — The JEN SX-1000 Reborn on iPad | Analog Synth Plugin Test
JenDie is an analog synthesizer inspired by the legendary JEN SX-1000 — the iconic Italian mono synth of the late '70s — faithfully recreated with its warm, gritty and unmistakable vintage character.
In this video you can see JenDie running on iPad, tested in standalone (also AUv3 plugin available!), showing how easy it is to bring that classic analog tone into a modern mobile setup. Plug in, play, and enjoy pure vintage synth vibes — anywhere.
🎛️ ABOUT THE PLUGIN
JenDie captures the soul of the JEN SX-1000: rich oscillators, a characterful filter and that raw, organic analog warmth that made the original a cult classic. Perfect for basslines, leads, retro sequences and anyone chasing that authentic vintage synth sound.
5. AlchemDie — Make Noise Strega (Unofficial) Emulator | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)
AlchemDie is an unofficial emulator of the "alchemical" Make Noise Strega, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.
Inspired by the mysterious and esoteric hardware designed by Make Noise in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini, AlchemDie is more than a synthesizer: it’s a laboratory for sonic experimentation. It transforms a simple digital oscillator into an unpredictable, evolving sound machine by routing its output through a feedback delay experiment that blurs the line between synthesis, processing, and noise.
From haunting drones to screeching feedback and organic textures, AlchemDie brings that unique "strega" soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.
Tonic Oscillator: Includes a sub-harmonic generator and continuous waveform morphing. Vactrol-style Activation: VCA with asymmetric slew response for organic, acoustic-like behavior. Time/Filter Loop: BBD-style delay emulation with dynamic lowpass and feedback. Agitation Function: Generator with continuous trapezoid modulation to stir the sound. Gesture Pads: Six momentary pads for multi-parameter macro control and performance. External Substance: Input for processing external audio through the alchemical engine. Character Section: Analog-style tape companding and stereo width controls.
DroneDie is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Grendel Drone Commander Classic, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.
The Grendel Drone Commander Classic is a cult hardware drone synthesizer, beloved in experimental, industrial, and noise music for its raw, abrasive, hypnotic character — a machine that turns simple oscillators into visceral sonic textures. Rare, quirky, and deeply expressive, it occupies a unique niche that no conventional synth can fill.
DroneDie brings that savage analog soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.
"This show piece is sure to take the cake when it comes to insane! With 8 Moog inspired voices and on board effects, this synth is going to blow your head off."
Forged from fast-cooling lava, this volcanic stone becomes a black mirror that, when used with purpose, awakens and channels your creative energy.
OBSIDIAN is a unique semi-modular analog synthesizer with its own characteristic sound. Its analog circuitry combines different worlds of synthesis techniques, opening space for creative sound design and composition.
Inside OBSIDIAN.
Oscillators West-coast style oscillator section. Waveshaper, wavefolder and cross-modulation. 1V/oct tracking across eight octaves. Sub-oscillator for thick foundations.
Voltage Controlled Filter Two-channel mixer with optional external inputs. Multi-mode: low-pass, high-pass and band-pass. Continuous modulation between filter modes. Voltage controlled mode, cutoff and resonance (peak). Bipolar envelope modulation. Voltage controlled amplifier with CV inputs.
Voltage Controlled Envelope Generators ADSR envelope. AD(R) envelope. Gate and velocity input per envelope. Voltage controlled slew rates and levels. Inverted output.
LFO · Delay LFO Saw, ramp, sine, pulse and random outputs. Frequency range from 0.01 Hz up to 100 Hz. Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock. Rhythmical clock divisions (¼, ⅓, ½, ¾, 1/16). TAPE-STYLE DIGITAL DELAY Voltage controlled time and feedback. Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock. Rhythmical clock divisions (¼, ⅓, ½, ¾, 1/16).
Sequencer West-coast style five-step sequencer. Selectable 4 or 5 step sequence. External and manual sequence reset. Clock syncable to tap tempo, external (eurorack) clock and MIDI clock. Patchable to oscillators, filter and any CV destination.
"DS8 v0.5 is the biggest update yet, turning your PS Vita into a surprisingly capable portable music workstation.
This release introduces a full Playlist Sequencer for arranging complete songs, Live Performance FX with an XY pad, real-time automation recording, workflow improvements across the app, and dozens of quality-of-life enhancements that make building and performing tracks much faster.
Whether you're sketching beats on the couch or performing live, v0.5 is a massive step forward.
What's new:
• Playlist Sequencer
• Live Performance FX (XY)
• Real-time Automation Recording
• Improved Arranger
• Workflow & UI improvements
• Much more
"The NTS-4 is a compact performance mixer kit designed for modern hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo), built-in effects, USB-C connectivity, and support for up to 10 audio signals, the NTS-4 makes it easy to bring together volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, grooveboxes, and desktop synths into one streamlined setup.
In this overview, Fess Grandiose walks through the NTS-4’s flexible channel architecture, Eurorack-compatible mono inputs, dual stereo effects engines, per-channel CUE and MUTE controls, USB-C audio and MIDI connectivity, and the hands-on Nu:Tekt DIY assembly experience.
Features:
• Compact 6-channel performance mixer
• 2 mono + 4 stereo 3.5 mm channels
• Supports up to 10 audio signals
• Eurorack-compatible mono inputs
• Standard 1/4" main outputs
• Per-channel CUE, MUTE, and FX send
• Dual stereo effects engines
• SEND FX + TOTAL FX processing
• Stereo send/return loop
• USB-C audio + MIDI
• Record directly to computers & mobile devices
• Rugged steel chassis
• Nu:Tekt DIY kit assembly
Learn more about the NTS-4: https://bit.ly/4w0QxLQ"
And a user video from supporting member Knobs & Switches:
KORG NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"Here is my review about the new Korg NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit together with loads of other Korg gear:
MS20m, Drumlogue, SQ-1, 700Sm, Harmonic Distortion, Opsix, Sigma, Minipops-7, ISE-NIN Single Voice, Ryk M185 Sequencer and of course the NTS-4. The Nu:Tekt Mixer will be released today! Have fun
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:037 Title Track (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
00:03:04 Epilogue
00:04:41 NTS-4 Run Down
00:08:58 NTS-4 Send FX
00:14:56 NTS-4 Send/Return
00:15:58 NTS-4 Total FX
00:21:19 Conclusion
00:22:47 Outro (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 15 and Final Cut Pro X"
A compact performance mixer for modern hardware setups
Build the perfect bridge for your music. The NTS-4 brings the flexibility of the Nu:Tekt series to a compact performance mixer kit designed for today’s hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo minijacks), built-in effects, and USB connectivity, the NTS-4 makes it easy to mix and perform with volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, and other desktop synths in one place, supporting up to 10 audio signals in a single setup.
From the integrated effects to the steel chassis, every part of the NTS-4 is designed to turn your collection of instruments and gadgets into a professional-grade creative hub.
The Mig module series is a new line of vacuum tube based eurorack synthesizer modules.
Collaboratively brought to life by Catalyst Audio and Electroserf - the MiG modules utilize obsolete cold war era Soviet vacuum tubes, originally fabricated for use in Mikoyan-Guyverich (MiG) fighter jets.
The Mig series was designed from the ground up around the 1j24b vacuum tube, and these tubes are utilized for the core functionality of each module, with additional analog circuitry utilized for buffering and processing as needed. These modules are NOT the same circuits you have seen before with a tube stage tacked on to the output.
Pics of the inside and the user manual below.
"This edition is rare, and cannot be found anywhere as a set. Made by EMS London, and works differently than the Synthi A, although it appears to be the same. Here is a breakdown of what you get below:
In addition to the power supply, new patch cables as well as the original patch cables (standard mini jack), the lid of the "suitcase synthesis" and the original manual (or textbook) are included.
The modules of the EMS Synthis work perfectly, the overall sound and especially the filter sound very high-quality.
VCO – Voltage Controlled Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine, sawtooth, triangle and rectangle with external control voltage input for pulse width modulation • VCF – Voltage Controlled Filter • Multimode filter with 12 dB slope, low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and phaser • LFO – Low Frequency Oscillator • with the vibration forms sine and rectangle • SRG – Slow Ramp Generator •
with the vibration form sawtooth • NG – Noise Generator • the noise generator offers white noise • EG – Envelope Generator (Envelope Shaper) • A-D-S-R • RM – Ring Modulator • INV – Inverter • SL – Slew Limiter (Portamento) • EF – Envelope Follower • External Audio Input • Output/Mix • Control Inputs"
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A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware, with the Fourm at the centre.
The amazing Devin Belanger (@devinbelangermusic) aka Miles Away (@thisismilesaway) was kind enough to lend me his Sequential Fourm. Thank you, Devin! If you haven't checked out Devin's amazing channel or his music, please do so!
The Fourm is Sequential's entry-level analog polysynth, as far as I can tell. It has four voices, which is somewhat limited but OK for many circumstances, and sounds (to my ears) as good or better than any other Sequential synth I've personally owned. (Note: I haven't had a Prophet 5/10 and Devin swears by that thing.) So if the sound and a decent workflow are all that matters for you, and four voices is enough, then this thing is a no-brainer.
That said, its main feature is its poly-aftertouch keybed, which allows for you to modulate sounds by pressing into each of the keys. I love polyAT, and the Hydrasynth's polyAT keybed was tremendously inspiring to me. That said, I really struggled to get the polyAT to feel right for my playing. The biggest issue was a discrepancy between how the black keys responded versus the white keys. For the white keys, I could get a great linear aftertouch response, but with the black keys, it would often quickly ramp from 0 to 100 in a way I couldn't control. This could be something I get better at, or maybe it's this particular unit, or maybe it's just an issue with my skills. But ultimately, I found that the polyAT wasn't for me.
The sound, however, most certainly was. This thing sounds amazing. Here, I ran it through the Walrus M1 Mk2 (for auto-panning) and the Empress Reverb (for reverb), and then into the Soma Cosmos for looping. The first half was the more traditional "song" aspect, but truthfully, the second half wandering was my favourite. I could listen to a synth like this all day.
Thanks for listening.
Recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.
"Here's a super fun, super portable Noisebug custom designed system. Housed in a 4ms POD34X and built around the Doepfer A-111-6 Miniature Synthesizer Voice and Analog Sequencer: This little system is not only self-contained, but extremely capable and sounds massive. Create musical riffs and arpeggios, textured drones or experimental cross-clock-modulated syncopated grooves. Doepfer is known and loved for their high quality analog circuits and easy-to-understand panel layouts. That high quality sound is matched by the transformer-based Happy Nerding Isolator v2. A perfectly tuned output module with balanced outputs and a separate headphone output & level control. All modules are brand new. This system was designed and assembled here at Noisebug.
Contents indlude:
Doepfer - A-111-6 Mini Synthesizer Voice
Doepfer A-155-2 Mini Analog Sequencer
Doepfer A-147-4 Dual VCLFO
Happy Nerding - Isolator V2
4ms - Pod34x4ms - 45w Power Brick
1x 6pack Tendrils Eurorack Patch Cables [Color may vary]"
"Vintage Oberheim FVS-1 (Analog Sweden patchbay mod!!)
Fully functional.
It is a fully functional and—aside from the mod—completely original Oberheim 4-Voice FVS-1.
It was modified by the geniuses at Analog Sweden to be "fully patchable," but the original output board (including the faceplate) is tucked away inside the synth, so it can be restored to its original state if desired!"
"The Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Analog Bassline is a desktop 303 synthesizer clone designed for creating rich analog basslines. With dual SEM and Ladder filter cartridges, this instrument offers a variety of filter sound options. It features input/output ports including a headphone jack, USB, CV In, MIDI (DIN) In, and MIDI (DIN) Out, as well as a sequencer for added functionality. Ideal for synth enthusiasts looking to add a unique analog sound to their music production setup."
"Running Rob Hordijk's chaotic Benjolin architecture through lush, vintage stereo delays.
In this session, I explore the interaction between the Glou-Glou Bien Jolie! and the Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station.
The Bien Jolie! serves as the generative core of the performance, utilizing its interacting analog VCOs, XOR logic, and Rungler shift register to create highly unpredictable, cross-modulated textures. To capture and reshape these chaotic voltages, the stereo output is routed directly into the Starlight Echo Station, utilizing its various vintage echo-emulation engines (Tape EP-III / Analog DMM / Precision) to add depth, space, and rhythmic structural movement to the evolving patterns. I also added a filter (High and Low pass, patched between the Bien Jolie! and the Starlight) to tame extreme frequencies.
This performance was captured entirely live and is presented mostly unedited. The recording was then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.
🎧 Listening Note:
Because this setup relies heavily on wide stereo imaging, ping-pong delay repetitions, and complex analog filter modulation, headphones or studio monitors are highly recommended for the best listening experience."
Two Trautonium inspired floating touch bars allow for continuous volume and pitch control. This expressive interface is paired with a streamlined knob per function synth, so you can start playing right away. Despite the constrained feature set, the sensitive bars allow for weeks, months, and years of rewarding practice.
"This is a quick demo of the new Catalyst Audio Electroserf MiG Thruster vacuum tube noise generator module showing some of the sonic textures that it can produce.
The output of the Thruster goes to the MiG VCA module and then directly to the digital recorder with no external effects or modifications to the sound, other than a bit of resonance "crunch" added by the VCA near the end of the video.
The Catalyst Audio Electroserf modules are now available to purchase at quality synthesizer retailers."
"What exactly is Link? What can it do? Where did it come from and how will it help me?
Link is a wireless sync protocol that keeps music apps and devices in time — all the time.
No master clock.
No complex routing.
No drift corrections every 5 minutes.
Open an app with Link enabled and it syncs up effortlessly. Tempo changes update everywhere. Start playing, stop playing — everything locks.
Simple. Elegant. Powerful.
👉 See how Missing Link brings Link to your setup over at our website https://www.circuithappy.com"
Syncing with hardware and Eurorack to the DAW using the Circuit Happy Missing Link ML:2m
"NEW Firmware: Introducing ‘Rhythm Explorer’ available now for ML:2m and Missing Link Junior!
Rhythm explorer mode allows you to disrupt your clocks with some maths and chaos, providing new rhythms into your music instantly. Instead of a regular steady clock, turn on Rhythm Explorer mode to introduce looping patterns as your clock with the ability to choose the number of Steps, Pulses and introduce Chance and Jitter! How about using a Euclidean rhythm as your clock pattern!? Well, you can and the results are super fun and can provide some exciting results.
Simply head over to the web interface and update your device now. Check out the documentation for details.
Circuit Happy products now available in select shops around the world."
Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.
Pics and details of the Missing Link Junior via Perfect Circuit.
"Updated from its larger predecessor, Circuit Happy's Missing Link, Junior is both more powerful and more compact, affording you better synchronizaion of your hardware and software electronic music tools. Central to its operation is the ability to utilize Ableton Link, allowing it to sync with your DAW and other Link-compatible devices via Wi-Fi. Missing Link, Junior can connect both to existing networks or create a Wi-Fi Access Point for other devices to use when a network isn't present. As a bonus, it also outputs MIDI clock over USB and can be used to keep your MIDI gear in sync with the TRS Type-A output. With two configurable outputs A and B, you can setup the Missing Link, Junior to serve a variety of purposes: analog clocks at different division settings, Din Sync-style Run/Stop gates, and more. Simply put, the Missing Link, Junior is your be all, end all compact clocking solution.
The Missing Link, Junior Features
Desktop clock and sync generator Ableton Link compatible Configurable outputs A and B serve a variety of purposes Type A MIDI TRS output USB-C connectivity Compatible with modular synths, DIN-Sync gear, MIDI instruments, DAWs, and more Wi-Fi access point when no networks are available Product Details
Dimensions: 83 mm x 83 mm x 21 mm Power: USB-C (power supply and cable included)"
The Fragmenter 45 is a circuit bent Extron 1604 HDMI Scaler. It is a very high quality unit that demanded a very high retail price when originally released. The HDMI signal integrity is pixel perfect and doesn't compress your image when passed through this thing. It processes 1080p 60fps signals without even breaking a sweat!
This one features some effects that are new to myself, targeting a specific part of the clock circuitry that I have not experimented with before on any other device. The 3 push buttons trigger different clock glitch effects that completely take over the signal and make some mesmerizing patterns. They are an extreme and immediate set of effects, perfect for the most intense parts of a live visual performance. A bonus feature of these buttons is that when subtle artefacts build up on the screen after a while even when the effects are all off, a quick press of one of these buttons and they are all cleared! No need for a reset mid performance!
Another effect unique to this device in the horizontal warp effect that makes the clean HDMI signal degrade into something that looks like a weak analog transmission.
8 knobs control the colour digitise effect and another 9 knobs control the "fragment" effect section that splits the image up and repeats it in slices at a 45 degree angle. These two banks of knobs can be linked together with a toggle switch for even more effect possibilities.
This unit also features a VGA input and can scale the signal to a HDMI output, all of the effects work the same when doing so."
"CPM DS-2 ANALOG DRONE SYNTH
The FILTER FM patch works by moving Drone 1’s cutoff around at audio rate.
Start by turning down Drone 1 so we can just hear Drone 2.
Pitch Link is switched on, and the pitch is set to the middle. This means any changes to the pitch in Drone 1 will also be matched in Drone 2.
The output is set to a saw wave, and we’ve got the LFO linked to pitch, with the LFO depth turned up just slightly. This means the pitch will drift around a little bit.
Resonance is turned down and the cutoff is all the way open. This means we just get the raw output from Drone 2. Turn its volume all the way up, but plug in a patch cable — we’ll need this later.
Over on Drone 1, the pitch is set to 9 o’clock. We also have a saw wave selected, but the routing switch for the LFO is set to X-Wave. This stops it from affecting the pitch.
We’ve got the cutoff set to 12 o’clock and the resonance at 3, giving us quite a big resonant peak.
Now, when we plug the output of Drone 2 into the cutoff of Drone 1, the filter is going to get moved around at audio rate.
For a more extreme sound, try turning up the pitch LFO on Drone 2.
Also, add a bit of reverb.
WANT MORE PATCHES?
Download the new Stylophone CPM Patchbook 2.0: https://bit.ly/4nTh36w"
