Synth Friday M-Audio Venom The Synth with a Killer Bite!

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you this weeks Synth Friday the M-Audio Venom The Synth with a Killer Bite!

The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.

Dedicated Website https://venom-synth.com/"

You can find additional M-Audio Venom posts here. It's worth noting the man behind the Vemon, Taiho Yamada, is an industry veteran who was also beind the Alesis Andromeda A6. You can find an exclusive MATRIXSYNTH review and interview with Taiho, including tips and tricks from the man himself, posted back in 2011 here.

The Andromeda I Could Never Afford | Fabric Vintage Andromeda

video upload by Autodafe

"The Alesis Andromeda A6 has always been one of my dream synthesizers — unfortunately, it was expensive when it was released, and it's definitely not getting any cheaper today!

I did get the chance to spend some time with a real Andromeda many years ago, when a friend and I produced a demo CD featuring some of its sounds. I still remember being seriously impressed by that huge, complex analog machine.

AIR Music Tech Fabric Vintage Andromeda brings the character of the Alesis Andromeda A6 into the Fabric environment using AIR's advanced multi-sample synthesis engine. It features two main multi-sample oscillators, a virtual analog sub oscillator, noise generator, extensive modulation, envelopes, arpeggiator and a comprehensive effects section.

In this No Talking demo, I'll simply play through a selection of presets and sounds so you can hear what Fabric Vintage Andromeda can do without interruptions.

🎧 No talking — just sounds.
👉 AIR Music Tech – Fabric Vintage Andromeda - Try Free for 10 Days
https://www.airmusictech.com/virtual-..."


Follow-up to Introducing AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2

Introducing AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2

video uploads by AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional

Playlist:

1. AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 - Iconic Synthesizer Virtual Instruments for MPC and Desktop

"Three Titans of Analog Synthesis, Modernized. https://inmusic.to/5xrs3f24 Discover the sounds of three essential synths in one modern synthesis environment. From cinematic pads and evolving textures to massive basses and eccentric leads, Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 brings three of the most interesting and expressive polysynths ever made to your MPC or DAW-based workflow.

Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 features Fabric Vintage Andromeda, Fabric Vintage CS, and Fabric Vintage Matrix in one unified virtual instrument collection. Each instrument has been reimagined through the AIR Advanced Multi-Sample Synthesis Fabric Engine for how you make music today.

This innovative Fabric engine allows these virtual instruments to retain their unique identity while working seamlessly across MPC hardware and desktop DAWs.

Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

2. Fabric Vintage Matrix - Walkthrough

"A defining, genre-spanning era of analog synthesis encapsulated in one 12-voice polysynth. Fabric Vintage Matrix honors the iconic 1980s subtractive synthesizer’s design, bringing its depth and flexibility into your current workflow.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow powered by the AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage Matrix makes it easy to experiment with unique, developing textures and sounds without slowing down your creative process. Like its hardware form, this synth is perfect for rock and electronic music, film scoring, ambient production, and advanced sound design.

Chapters
Features introduction :14
Front Panel Macros 2:08
Edit Page 3:31
Effects Page: 7:09
Arpeggiator: 9:22
Factory Presets 10:23

Fabric Vintage Matrix is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

3. Fabric Vintage Andromeda - Walkthrough

Powerful, immersive, and ready for revival. A 16-voice multitimbral giant known for its sheer depth, the original Alesis Andromeda A6 brought together a fully analog signal path with innovative digital functionality. Fabric Vintage Andromeda takes this timeless polysynth’s monstrous sonic range and puts it right at your fingertips.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow, Fabric Vintage Andromeda makes it easy to shape polished, powerful sounds quickly, whether you're sketching ideas or refining a final mix. Combining classic analog depth with modern electronic, ambient, and cinematic production, this tool is great for musicians and producers seeking dramatic, bold, attention-grabbing tones.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

4. Fabric Vintage CS - Walkthrough

Not a replica, or a replicant, but an homage to a synth that starred in one of the most iconic sci-fi film soundtracks of all time. Fabric Vintage CS brings the warmth, nuance, and deeply expressive character of this legendary late ‘70s and early ‘80s polysynth to your setup today.

Powered by the flexible AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage CS brings vintage polysynth character into a modern environment with enhanced polyphony, integrated effects, and performance-focused controls, giving you immediate access to deeply expressive sound without a complex setup. From timeless analog textures to modern ambient, electronic, and cinematic production, Fabric Vintage CS gives you a whole new sound palette to explore.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

5. AIR Fabric Vintage Matrix for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
6. AIR Fabric Vintage Andromeda for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
7. AIR Fabric Vintage CS for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument

Verbos Producer System Configuration: Archive 7A

video upload by Andromeda Music

"A late night noodle on the Verbos Producer System..."

Whimsical music on the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer

video upload by Toco

Adam Szabo Introduces Airwave - New Roland JP-8000 Emulation VST Instrument

video uploads by adamszabomusic

"Airwave VST instrument available for PC at: http://www.adamszabo.com

All sounds in the video are made 100% with Airwave, no extra effects or processing was added, except for a simple limiter on the master bus.

These are the factory presets that are played in the video.
0:00 PL Liquid FLT AS, BS The Drone AS, PL Tranceness AS, PD Sizzler AS, PD Bendy Pad AS, FX Sync Up AS
0:22 PD Swirly AS, FX SquareRise AS, FX Boom AS
0:25 PD Epicness AS, LD Mini 303 AS, AR Golden Saw AS, FX NoiseFall AS
0:55 PD Mainstage AS, FX Big Rise AS, BS Dist Bass AS, LD FM Master AS, LD Acid Wow AS, FX Kick Thing AS
1:10 PD MrFeedback AS, PD Andromeda AS, PD SyncEngine AS, FX Star Fall AS, PD The Sweep AS"

"Step into the golden era of electronic music with Airwave, a meticulously crafted VST plugin that brings the unmistakable sound of one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time. Revered for its lush supersaw leads, ethereal pads, and driving basslines, this synth was a defining force in the trance, progressive, and electronic music movements. Now, with Airwave, that iconic sound is reborn, modernized for today’s producers while staying true to its original character.

At the heart of Airwave is its dual-layer architecture, allowing for intricate sound sculpting and massive stacked tones. Independently shape the Upper and Lower layers, blending evolving pads with sharp, detuned leads or creating complex, rhythmic textures. The deep modulation capabilities and multi-mode filters give you total control over your sound.

Airwave is available as a 32 and 64-bit VST 2.4 and VST 3 instrument for Windows."

Adding Synthesizer to The Thing #music #Synthesizer #movie #filmscore #composing #synth #thething

video upload by Toco

With the Alesis Andromeda A6.

Erik Norlander Announces Keyboard Sale to Benefit the Bob Moog Foundation

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


Reverb's press release follows. Pics are via The Bob Moog Foundation. I'll be capturing some of the listings here on MATRIXSYNTH daily for posterty. See the Erik Norlander Listings label.

October 20, 2025 (Asheville, NC) – Musician, composer, and music technologist, Erik Norlander, is selling a collection of 40+ vintage and current synthesizers and keyboards on Reverb.com starting on October 6th. Thirty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum. Erik Norlander’s Bob Moog Foundation Benefit Sale can be accessed here.

Some of the notable synthesizers and keyboards for sale include: Oberheim Matrix-12, OB-Xa and OB-8 analog synthesizers, Rhodes (ARP) Chroma analog synthesizer, Rhodes Mark V and Mark II electric pianos, Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 combo organ, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Korg Maxikorg DV800, Logan String Melody string synthesizer, Roland VP-330 MK-1 Vocoder, and the Waldorf Q wavetable synth keyboard, among many others.

“I am excited to offer part of my rather sprawling keyboard collection for sale to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation,” noted Norlander.

“I have been a supporter of the Foundation since 2007, and I strongly believe in generating funding to empower its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum.”

Erik Norlander is an accomplished keyboardist, composer and producer with over 40 album credits including nine solo albums, seven with his Rocket Scientists project, and 11 albums with vocalist wife, Lana Lane. He serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of the Bob Moog Foundation. Erik toured and recorded with Asia Featuring John Payne from 2007 to 2014 and recorded two albums with the Asia spinoff project, Dukes of the Orient, in the years following. He toured extensively in the US and Europe in 2016-2018 with Last in Line featuring original Dio members Vinny Appice and Vivian Campbell. Before Last in Line, Erik toured with Big Noize, a supergroup featuring hard rock all stars, Joe Lynn Turner, Simon Wright and Carlos Cavazo. Erik also wrote the music and produced the album, Roswell Six - Beyond the Horizon, in 2009 for science fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson, in support of the first of his Terra Incognita fantasy novels.

Outside of the music world, Erik co-designed the UNO Synth analog synthesizers for IK Multimedia, carrying on the legacy of his design work on the legendary Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer in the late 1990s. Erik also created IK Multimedia’s Syntronik virtual instrument libraries based solely on samples of his synth collection along with scores of sample libraries for SampleTank 4. Prior to that, Erik was the first synthesizer product manager for Alesis Studio Electronics and presided over the creation of the QS series of synthesizers, DM5 and DM Pro drum modules and several other products. He is currently the Director of Keyboard Product Development for Moog Music and the inMusic Family of Brands."

Checking out the Alesis Andromeda A6

video upload by Joe Doria Music

"I have a good friend who is a purveyor of vintage synth excellence. He let me check out his illustrious find, the rare and powerful Alesis Andromeda A6.
Needless to say now I want one (Gahhh!!!)"

Two New Synthesizer Evolution Books by Oli Freke

Details follow via the author, Oli Freke:

These two new volumes in my Synth Evolution ‘zine series were launched at last weekend’s SynthEast event in Norwich, UK. They are Volume 3: Modern Classics, and Volume 4: Modular Greats. I’ve moved into the 21st Century with these two! As ever, they feature my signature hand-drawn illustrations and are full of facts, figures and tech-specs:

Volume 3: Modern Classics

Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) author Oli Freke returns with a new volume in his Synthesizer Evolution A6 zine series. The first two volumes (Vintage Synths and Drum Machines & Samplers) focused on vintage electronic instruments from the 1970s and 1980s. Volume three moves into the 21st century, showcasing a selection of the most interesting, impactful, and—arguably—best synthesizers of the past two decades.

The synths in this book celebrate the vast range of sonic possibilities now available to musicians and producers. From analogue wonders to extraordinary digital creations, from tightly designed monosynths to open-ended polyphonic beasts, each one is more marvellous than the last! Also featuring ‘Desert Island Modular’ choices from Robin Vincent, Steve Davis, Panic Girl and more.

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modern-classics-synths/

Alesis Andromeda A6 on the cover.

Volume 4: Modular Greats

The modular resurgence of the past 25 years has been a wonder to behold. Where musicians were once chained to their DAWs, we are now liberated once again to wire, patch, and modulate in the real world, choosing from a mind-boggling array of options.

Modular Greats celebrates the fusion of art, logic, science, and serendipity in modular synthesis, highlighting some of the best-selling, most creative, and most impactful modules of the 21st century. Featured manufacturers include Make Noise, Mutable Instruments, TipTop Audio, Intellijel, Rossum Electro-Music, Doepfer—and many more!

https://velocitypress.uk/product/modular-greats/

Instruo Cs-L on the cover.

Tangerine Dream jam Tom Oberheim TVS Pro, Macbeth Elements 2, Cirklon

video upload by Andromeda Music

"A quick noodle using the Oberheim TVS + Macbeth EL2. No post processing than some soft limiting/compression."

Oberheim TVS Pro & OB-6 demo: Bladerunner

video upload by Andromeda Music

"A short, unscientific demo of sound. Both fantastic synths with different pros and cons, moulded from the same metal. Both going into an Eventide H9 Blackhole preset, no external processing. Thanks for watching my poor skills at Bladerunner :)"

Macbeth Synthesizer: Elements 2 (EL2) demo. Short demo. No talking.

video upload by Andromeda Music

"Quick noodle on the EL2 from Ken Macbeth. Sequenced by Orthogonal Devices ER-101/102 combo. What you hear are the dry outputs. No external FX, no post processing. Ableton record & bounce. Quite a beast of a machine and my desert island synth. Enjoy!"

Macbeth Synthesizer: Elements 2 (EL2) noodle. No talking.

video upload by Andromeda Music

"Second video and slightly longer than the first. A rudimentary sequence on the magnificent ER-101/102 combo. The purpose of the video is just to show how it sounds, without external FX, or any post processing. What you are listening to are the dry outputs. Enjoy :)"

Official Alesis Andromeda A6 Introduction Video (Synth Demo Promotional Reel) - VHS Source Copy

video upload by OldManZero

"I came across this old VHS that had an "introduction video" for the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer. The quality is OK, but there may be better sources out there as my copy was re-used. Under the labels for the promotional video, you can see that the tape was originally an Alesis Masterlink demo video. They just copied over it and added new labels.

The full video had this segment repeated over and over again for about an hour. I guess this was to play on screens at trade shows or music stores to drum up interest.

The demo sounds don't really hold up to today's standards or to what the A6 can actually do, but Alesis seemed to want to cater to the more upscale client that could actually afford the $3K price tag when it was released. (Think studio or session players.). So the sounds shown seem to cater to them. You do seem to hear a few snippets of actual crazy Andromeda sounds here and there though. What you see and hear here is peak late '90's/early 00's through and through."

Chromatic Lightning Cage (DiN84) by Dave Bessell

Alesis Andromeda, Minimoog, Osmose video upload by David Bessell

"Find the album here. https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album...
After Hours from the Album Chromatic Lightning Cage by Dave Bessell."





"Dave Bessell | Chromatic Lightning Cage | DiN84

Limited to 250 copies Digipak CD

https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com

This new release from synthesist Dave Bessell sees him completing a quartet of albums loosely based on the Greek philosophy of the Four Elements, namely Fire, Water, Earth and Air. There’s certainly no doubting that “Chromatic Lightning Cage” with its vivid cover is referencing Fire. At times the ghost of Amon Tobin and Nils Frahm wander through the album but mostly it has its own distinctive voice which draws on a whole variety of influences. This one will repay repeated listenings. Lovers of Electronica, Downtempo, Ambient and Soundtracks will find much to admire in this new album and the music once again showcases the unique talent of this highly individual musician.

USA customers can save on postage by purchasing here.

EU customers can save on postage by purchasing here.

To coincide with the release of Chromatic Lightning Cage there will be 25% off all the other back catalogue Dave Bessell titles on DiN until the end of March. No need for a code, the prices have been adjusted accordingly.

On CD & download:

Reality Engine by Dave Bessell (DiN62)

Black Horses of the Sun by Dave Bessell (DiN47) (only 3 copies left)

On download:

Phosphenes by Dave Bessell & Parallel Worlds (DiN65)

Dystopia by Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell (DiN56)

Morphogenic by Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell (DiN41)"

First time messing with the aeles a6 synthesizer #vintagesynths #a6 #band #denver #studio #synth

video upload by Chromesthesia Music Library

Alesis Andromeda A6 of course. I keep the titles as posted for the most part as that is how it went live to the world, and to be able to search for videos by title in the future.

UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4

video uploads by UVI

Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.

Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas

"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

CLICK FOR MORE »

Novation Peak / Summit - Galactic Ambient Sounds

video upload by LFOstore

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo's, moving plucks - all is here with rhythm in mind.

BUY: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Novatio...

Actually its 2 soundsets in one: Rhythmic Passages & Cosmic Atmospheres.

Welcome to the "Rhythmica" soundset with 64 organic presets!

*Beautiful & massive Strings
*Lushiest & Biggest ambient Pads & Drones
*Deep & monster Basses in various styles
*Organic Big Cinematic Arps
*Groovebox style Sequences
*Big edge & classic Leads
*Big atmospheric plucks & poly's
*Fx & Modular Sounds

This sound bank combines organic analog sounds with complex sequences and modulations.

Therefore, these 64 presets have a wide range of applications, and can be used for ambient, electronic or cinematic/OSTs, as well as for electronic dance music such as trance, techno.

Welcome to the world of true analog sound, full of powerful basses, amazing leads, extraordinary sequences and much more!

Handcrafted presets with velo/animate/controllers assigned sounds trully organic & alive.
Instructions for installation are included & its easy.

Soundtrack with cyberpunk atmosphere, synthwave track, ambient & electronica vibes can be easily created with our sounds.

Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Novation Peak!

15 Cosmic sounds list deserves mention:

Cosmic NK Galactic
Cosmic NK Andromeda
Cosmic NK MS2000
Cosmic NK Cycles
Cosmic NK Stalaktites
Cosmic NK Universe
Cosmic NK Waves
Cosmic NK OpenMind
Cosmic NK Vector
Cosmic NK Exoplanet
Cosmic NK Strata
Cosmic NK Saturn
Cosmic NK Sirius

Enjoy & may inspiration be with you!"

Novation Peak / Summit - "Rhythmica" Soundset 64 Presets (big demo)

video upload by LFOstore

"Alive rhythmic passages, evolving cosmic sounds, edge big solo's, moving plucks - all is here with rhythm in mind.

BUY: https://www.inspireuplift.com/Novatio...

Actually its 2 soundsets in one: Rhythmic Passages & Cosmic Atmospheres.

Welcome to the "Rhythmica" soundset with 64 organic presets!

*Beautiful & massive Strings
*Lushiest & Biggest ambient Pads & Drones
*Deep & monster Basses in various styles
*Organic Big Cinematic Arps
*Groovebox style Sequences
*Big edge & classic Leads
*Big atmospheric plucks & poly's
*Fx & Modular Sounds

This sound bank combines organic analog sounds with complex sequences and modulations.

Therefore, these 64 presets have a wide range of applications, and can be used for ambient, electronic or cinematic/OSTs, as well as for electronic dance music such as trance, techno.

Welcome to the world of true analog sound, full of powerful basses, amazing leads, extraordinary sequences and much more!

Handcrafted presets with velo/animate/controllers assigned sounds trully organic & alive.
Instructions for installation are included & its easy.

Soundtrack with cyberpunk atmosphere, synthwave track, ambient & electronica vibes can be easily created with our sounds.

Nick Klimenko prepared for us a stunning soundbank for one of the most authentic synths of our time – Novation Peak!

15 Cosmic sounds list deserves mention:

Cosmic NK Galactic
Cosmic NK Andromeda
Cosmic NK MS2000
Cosmic NK Cycles
Cosmic NK Stalaktites
Cosmic NK Universe
Cosmic NK Waves
Cosmic NK OpenMind
Cosmic NK Vector
Cosmic NK Exoplanet
Cosmic NK Strata
Cosmic NK Saturn
Cosmic NK Sirius

Enjoy & may inspiration be with you!"

ALESIS ANDROMEDA A6 - Ambient Chillout Jam (Step Sequencer)

video upload by synth4ever

"Alesis Andromeda A6 synth demo featuring an ambient chillout jam using the on-board step sequencer. The Alesis Andromeda is a very powerful analog synthesizer and the 16-step sequencer allows for intricate pattern building and layering, as it can be triggered per key to create different timings and offsets.

In this ambient chillout music piece I showcase the Alesis Andromeda A6's step sequencer and some interesting timbres via the dual filter setup, LFOs and delay effects. The music uses a repeating motif to showcase these aspects. Hope you enjoy the demo and jam."