Luna is the most LOGICAL synth in the world

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The Luna from Neutral Labs is an instrument built on binary logic.

Taking inspiration from the DIY Lunetta synths of the 70s and 80s, Luna’s core architecture is built using CMOS chips, square waves, logic gates and binary processors. Its design leads to a semi modular instrument where rhythm is just harmony slowed down. Oscillators can be clocks, and the logic gates and binary processing modules can be involved in modulation and sequencing, or as audio processors depending on how fast you work them.

Luna supplements these binary ideas with a number of additional features which take it beyond the Lunetta synths of old, like pitch quantization with multiple scales, pitch sequencing, MIDI control and digital effects, as well as a three channel output mixer with low-pass gates.

In this video I’ll go through the various fundamental sections of Luna, demonstrating how they can be used to influence the synth, both at sub-audio-rate for sequencing and modulation as well as at audio-rate as sound processors, and then move on to a few full patches to explore how everything operates together. Throughout the video I’ll scatter a few other patches of various types to give you an idea of the range of the Luna in different musical settings.

Transparency notice: Neutral Labs Kindly sent this instrument over to me for free for the purposes of making videos about it."

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Poly Voice test _700 FM VOICE_with buchla 218

video upload by Gm Xe

"In the demo, the 218 is used as a MIDI keyboard, while still allowing simultaneous use of all its CV outputs and pulse outputs.

4-voice polyphonic architecture
Oscillator algorithm differs from the mono version; poly mode uses a waveform morphing approach similar to the 258 oscillator
Output now includes an internal VCA with built-in ADSR envelope, triggered via MIDI keyboard (velocity-sensitive by default)
UI updated with a dedicated ADSR page
UI updated with a Voice Mode page, allowing selection between:
Poly mode (with output compensation)
Mono bypass
Mono with ADSR
Added MIDI CC parameter control

Note: This is a test firmware version (not an official release). Feedback and bug reports are welcome.

#synthesizer #buchla #gmxe #700 fm voice
gmxe.org
ins:wuxiaoen1984"

Kurzweil K2061/K2088 Tutorial: Juno-60 Analog Expansion (part 1)

video upload by Kurzweil Music Systems

"In this video, we take a deep dive into the Kurzweil K2061/K2088 and explore creative V.A.S.T. programming inspired by the legendary Juno-60 sound.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series. We’ll build the patch you heard at the beginning completely from scratch, using only a single saw wave as our starting point.

Rather than recreating a vintage synth directly, this patch expands on the Juno’s classic single-oscillator architecture — demonstrating how Kurzweil’s powerful V.A.S.T. synthesis engine can transform a simple waveform into something far deeper and more expressive.

In this episode, you’ll see how to:
• Design a full synth patch from a single oscillator
• Shape tone using VAST DSP architecture
• Create movement and depth with Kurzweil FX
• Use physical controllers to add expression and performance dynamics
• Push beyond traditional analog limitations while preserving classic character

The goal is simple: show just how much is possible with one waveform, thoughtful programming, and the immense flexibility of VAST.

Featuring Kurzweil Artist Kash Iyengar.
https://kurzweil.com/2019/11/19/kashy...

Select your preferred language in the subtitles to follow along!

Download the FREE program featured in the video here (Under 'SoundBanks'):
https://kurzweil.com/k2061/#downloads"

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Genki KATLA - THE VOLCANO SYNTH!! Now Available

video upload by Starsky Carr

"What happens when a synthesizer completely breaks the rules?
In this video, we explore the Genki KATLA — a truly unique polysynth inspired by Icelandic volcanoes, featuring a rotating voice architecture, hybrid signal path, and some of the most unpredictable sound design possibilities I’ve come across.

This isn’t your typical analog polysynth. Each of the five voices can run independently with different waveforms, octaves, and modulation — creating evolving textures, harmonic movement, and generative-style sounds that feel closer to modular synthesis than traditional keyboards.

🎛️ What makes the KATLA special?
• Rotating voice polyphony (round robin-style synthesis)
• Independent per-voice oscillators & tuning
• Digital oscillators + analog filter signal path
• Looping envelopes reaching audio-rate modulation
• Phase distortion, wavefolding & multiple distortion types
• Tape-style wow, flutter & pitch instability effects
• Stereo voice movement & evolving spatial modulation
• External inputs for processing other gear

From lush ambient pads to aggressive, evolving sequences — this synth can go places most instruments simply can’t. It’s not about recreating vintage sounds… it’s about discovering entirely new ones.

💸 At around €5000, this is definitely not a beginner synth — but for sound designers, and anyone looking for something truly different, it well worth a look."

Genki Katla Sound Design: Making sounds from scratch and exploring
video upload by MR TUNA Music

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:16 - Init patch 0:44 - Filter sounds 1:26 - Raising 1 voice 1:43 - Creating a basic pluck sound 2:24 - Aftertouch controls 2:45 - Bring in a little reverb 2:56 - LFO to filter cutoff 3:16 - LFO to reverb mix 3:46 - Keyboard cutoff 4:00 - Osc 3 Square wave 4:23 - Sub oscillator 4:54 - KATLA parameters 5:01 - Rústir wavefolder 6:08 - Rökkur stereospreader 6:37 - Skriða envelope randomizer 7:27 - Aska random modulations 7:57 - Glóð tape stops and flutters 8:35 - Skjálfti ??? 9:14 - Kvika slow tape modulations 9:38 - dark pads 10:20 - Móða voice detuning 11:20 - Katla sounds with aftertouch 13:28 - Thanks for watching

"Hey guys! Very very excited to be presenting the Genki Katla to you all... I am truly in awe of the sound of this very unique and powerful instrument.

I thought the best way to get to know the synth is to start from scratch so in this video we'll go full hands-on with the Genki Katla, exploring (almost) every parameter and building sounds from an initialized patch.

From some raw drone layers and gritty textures to evolving pads, rhythmic sequences, and atmospheric beds, we will see just what this instrument can do, discover new sounds, and maybe make some friends along the way 🙏

If you're into sound design, unique synths, or just love discovering new instruments, this one is for you!

HUGE thanks to Genki for letting me a part of this with them and showing off this super cool synth.

No money was paid, no agreements were made... these are my real thoughts on this very premium synthesizer and I will be sharing lots more."

Press release follows:


Genki Instruments announces availability of Katla as Voice Rotating Polyphonic Synthesizer inspired by its natural namesake

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: having twice blown European musical minds thanks to show-stealing showcases at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, Berlin, Germany and Machina Bristronica 2025, September 27-28, Bristol, UK, before adventuring across the pond for a repeat performance at Buchla & Friends 2026, January 24-25, LA, CA, USA, Reykjavik-based instrument developer Genki Instruments is proud to announce availability of the eagerly-awaited Katla as a Voice Rotating Polyphonic Synthesizer inspired by Iceland’s largest subglacial volcano as its natural namesake — readily representing the company’s first foray into analogue synthesis, albeit one that uniquely utilises a set of wildcard parameters to infuse it with organic, unpredictable behaviour as an instrument that is worthy of that legacy, excelling at generating rich, evolving, multi-layered textures, where each note stirs, swells, and erupts in its own distinct way — as of March 31…

Clearly Katla’s inspiration runs through its ‘volcanic’ veins. After all, it is framed by side panels and knobs forged from authentic Icelandic lava, giving each instrument a tangible connection to the volcanic forces that inspired it. That this synth should surely roar is a given. Genki Instruments inevitably chose, therefore, to kit Katla out with four independent distortion destinations, the most unruly of which is a stereo CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Drive effect — a characterful saturation stage, pushing tones from warm and rounded to fractured and snarling.

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How to Reverse Engineer Any Magnolia Preset (No Screen Needed)

video upload by Frap Tools

"Factory presets are often treated as black boxes — especially on instruments without a visual interface.

Magnolia, despite its minimal display, provides all the information needed to fully understand and reconstruct a patch — if you know where to look.

In this video, we go through a structured method to reverse engineer any preset, starting from its architecture (single, dual, split), through performance settings like polyphony and arpeggiator, and finally into the details of sound design.

We’ll focus on how to identify modulation routings, distinguish default parameter values from modulation offsets, and interpret the instrument’s LED feedback to extract meaningful information.

The goal is not just to recreate presets, but to understand how they are built — turning Magnolia’s interface into a powerful analytical tool rather than a limitation.

Factory preset no. 001 by ‪@gattobus‬"

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Part and polyphony settings
02:32 Arpeggiator
02:43 Modulations
06:09 Sound design parameters
08:54 Modulation amounts
11:11 Remove the modulations to listen to the bare sound
12:18 Repeat everything for part B
16:42 Conclusion

Elektron Machinedrum

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Machinedrum Sample Pack
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
The Elektron Machinedrum, first introduced in the early 2000s, was not simply a drum machine. It was a digital architecture built to generate percussion with surgical precision and metallic sharpness. Its synthesis models produced results that went beyond drum programming, moving into the territory of sound design. Even today, no software plugin has managed to fully replicate its distinctive texture.
This collection captures that uniqueness. Every sample was recorded directly from the Machinedrum itself. No external processing, no layering. What you hear is the circuitry of early Elektron design, distilled into one-shots that highlight the instrument’s raw identity."

Pluto's Moons (Album) by The Pedalboard Orchestra

Also see The Pedalboard Orchestra's demos of Modern Sounds Pluto Semimodular Synthesizer

"This album presents ten extended ambient soundscapes (approx. 150 minutes total), composed and recorded using the Modern Sounds Pluto semimodular synthesizer as the sole sound source. Pluto’s architecture—featuring five primary modulation engines named after Pluto’s moons (Charon, Styx, Nix, Kerberos and Hydra)—served as both a structural and conceptual framework during production.
Each track explores different interactions between these modulators, ranging from FM-based timbral shifts to complex CV-driven rhythmic deviations and slow-evolving modulation cycles.

Across the sessions, the wider effects chain underwent several iterations, incorporating various pedals for filtering, spatial processing, and granular-style textural shaping. However, two components remained consistent throughout:

Modern Sounds Pluto (core synthesis + modulation)

Eventide Space (primary reverb stage, used for long-tail ambient diffusion, shimmer variants, and modulated plate algorithms)

All material was captured as real-time, single-track, one-take recordings, with no overdubs or post-layering. Performance control relied heavily on Pluto’s internal modulation matrix, manual parameter riding, and dynamic interaction between the... more
credits
released March 7, 2025

Many thanks to the brilliant creators of synthesizers and effects pedals -
especially the teams at Modern Sounds, Chase Bliss, Old Blood Noise Endeavors, and Eventide Audio.
Without their innovations, this album would not have been possible.

All sounds and noises by: The Pedalboard Orchestra
Recording and mastering by: The Pedalboard Orchestra
Photo and album cover design by: The Pedalboard Orchestra"

Alisa 1377 (1985) - Ambient Sound Demo

video upload by LFOstore

"#alisa #1377 #alisa1377 #synth #demo
Rare USSR synthesizer restored by Alex Taber!

It was made in USSR in 1985 at Luberetskiy Military Radioplant 'Rodina' near Moscow.

ALISA synthesizers were made especially for experimental electronic music, creating of sound effects in soviet cinema and scientific acoustic researches. This unique instrument has warm, aggressive and absolutely original analog sound!

The synthesizer has 1 OSC with 4 wave forms, ADSR , filter, various modulations, vibrato and portamento effects.

OSCILLATOR: tune; octave +1/+2; portamento; wave forms: triangle, saw, square, odd harmonics; frequency modulation (for all 4 waveforms); impulse-width modulation (for square wave form) with impulse width and depth controls; harmonics (for odd harmonics wave form). You can use individual OSC waveforms (triangle, saw, square, odd harmonics) or mix them together to get unique sounds!

LFO: on/off modulation switch, two waveforms (triangle, square), modulation rate, modulation rate coarse switch - 1Hz/10Hz.

FILTER: cutoff, resonance, vibrato (filter modulation), ADSR, switch between filter control- keyboard or contour OSC (ADSR). The synths filter due to it`s original architecture can be used as additional oscillator when filter`s resonance knob in self-oscillaltion position and it sounds really weird and interesting!

AMPLIFIER: ADSR, main volume, on/off synthesizer."

Roland System 700 SN 550082

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

via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"This is a unique opportunity to buy a monster synth, that is also a piece of synth pop history. Two cabinets plus the original keyboard, all lids, interconnection cables and original manual included. The first cabinet is a Roland System-700 Lab is one of the rarest and most sought-after modular synthesizers ever built.
Introduced in 1976 as part of Roland’s legendary System-700 series, the Lab version was designed as a compact, self-contained modular laboratory for advanced sound design, research, and education — but with the same discrete analog circuitry, massive sound, and build quality as the full studio system.

This one was owned by Bill Vorn, keyboardist of the synth-pop band Rational Youth, used in the following albums dated 1981 to 1983 : Rational Youth, Saturdays in Silesia, City of Night and I want to see the light, as reported in the certification signed by Bill Vorn himself, provided in the item. The second one is another original SYS 700 one, connected and internally cabled to the main one by means of the original cable, with the super rare modules that you see in the picture: an additional, multimode filter, the great output module and… a professionally custom module with a perfect ARP 2600 VCF clone… plus other stuff.

All the best Sys 700 modules, featuring the iconic vintage Roland tone — warm and incredibly dynamic — and offers an extraordinary range of sonic possibilities thanks to its flexible patch architecture. Perfect for collectors, professional studios, or synth enthusiasts looking for a centerpiece instrument with historical and musical significance. The system sports a comprehensive modular architecture with 3 oscillators, 2 filters, 2 VCAs, 6 envelopes (!), mixer, phaser, spring reverb (HUGE) and …utilities.

Legendary System-700 sound — powerful basses, evolving textures, experimental tones. What to say more? Fully functional and in very good cosmetic condition with minor signs of use. You will never find another in such condition. Last call…"

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Shakmat Ballista Blast : Demo

video upload by Shakmat

"The Ballista Blast is a compact hybrid synthesizer voice built to hit hard, move fast, and cover a serious amount of ground in just 12hp.

It blends digital sound engines with a proper analog processing chain, so you can go from squelchy basslines to glassy textures, from smooth harmonic tones to wild, chaotic mayhem, without being stuck with a single ammunition type.

To keep things alive, the Ballista Blast includes a built-in envelope, an assignable random source, and a velocity input, all routable to nearly any parameter, so even the simplest patch can feel animated and performance-ready.

Because good shots deserve a save button, Ballista Blast stores 256 presets, with Select Bus support for quick recall in a system built for action.

CHAPTERS
---------------------------------------------------
0:00 Sound Excerpts
2:02 Architecture
2:38 Controls
4:35 Main Synthesis Menus & Engines
10:31 Classic Engine
14:00 Wavetable Engine
18:05 FM Engine
24:53 Integrated Envelope
29:28 Randomizer
32:10 Velocity
34:12 Memory
37:20 SD Card
38:42 Global Options"

Shakmat Ballista Blast Expander : Demo

video upload by Shakmat

"The Ballista Blast Expander adds a flexible modulation source to enhance your Ballista Blast. The main module is fully CV controllable and gives CV access to almost any parameter but what if you can have a dedicated modulation source assignable with configurable depth to the key parameters of the Ballista Blast ? What if those modulation settings can be stored and recalled with your favorite presets ? This is what this expander has to offer.

Did we say you can have two expanders per Ballista Blast ? Two expanders, two times more modulation, twice the fun.

CHAPTERS
---------------------------------------------------
0:00 Intro
0:50 Installation
2:58 Menu
6:28 Destination"

GreyScale - Phase3

video uploads by plantssystem

"GreyScale 'Phase3'
Centered around the Duos, the Poly-Sequencer receives its pulse, and sound rises up as a single structure. This series records the "acoustic architecture" created not merely by synchronization, but by moving with the same heartbeat. Minimal pulses shape the space,
and as the CS-10, Prophet-5, and Duos layer upon each other, you can follow the process of how GreyScale's unique three-dimensional sound develops.
This playlist is an archive of GreyScale's exploration of 'pulses create the world.'
----
GreyScale 「Phase3」
Duos を中心に、Poly‑Sequencer がその脈動を受け取り、音がひとつの構造として立ち上がっていく。
ただ同期するのではなく、同じ鼓動で動くことで生まれる“音響の建築物”を記録したシリーズです。
ミニマルなパルスが空間を形づくり、
CS‑10、Prophet‑5、そして Duos が層を重ねながら、 GreyScale 独自の立体的なサウンドが育っていく過程を追うことができます。
この再生リストは、GreyScale が探求する
「パルスが世界をつくる」アーカイブ。"

Playlist:

1. GreyScale-KOSMOS #greyscale #kosmos #soundfont
2. GreyScale-EVol #greyscale #evol #duos #prophet5 #polyseq #dr55 #mirack #synthesizer #ambient #noise
3. GreyScale-LiveZen #greyscale #livezen #duos #prophet5 #polysequencer #dr55
4. GreyScale-CS10Chaos #greyscale #cs10 #duos #prophet5 #electronicmusic #synthesizer #link
5. GreyScale-Traumreise #greyscale #traumreise #prophet5 #duos #synthesizer #electronicmusic #ambient
6. GreyScale-LiveZen Full
7. GreyScale-KOSMOS&PRA32U #kosmos #pra32u #raspberrypipico #rp2040 #generative #sequencer
8. GreyScale-KOSMOS v1.2.0 #kosmos #pra32u #ui #pcm5102 #generative #sequencer #raspberrypipico
9. GreyScale-KOSMOS Midi Randomizer

FREE SYNTH: ULTRAMASTER KR-106 (Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 emulation) - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing ULTRAMASTER KR-106, a FREE software emulation of the Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!

The KR-106 is more than just another emulation — it’s carefully crafted by reverse engineering using hardware measurements, firmware analysis, and original factory schematics to deliver an authentic Juno-style experience.

The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this one of the most faithful Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 recreations currently available in software form.

More info here:
https://kayrock.org/kr106/

GitHub page:
https://github.com/kayrockscreenprint...

In this demo I will just let you hear what the developers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some of its 128 beautiful presets.

Some specs:
1984 Mode: all parameters calibrated from firmware analysis and factory schematics;
1982 Mode: analog CV path modeled from circuit analysis and hardware measurements;
6-Voice Poly: per-voice DCO, VCF, VCA, and ADSR envelope. Shared LFO, HPF, chorus, and arpeggiator. Mono, Poly I, and Poly II key modes with portamento;
128 Factory Presets: all original patches decoded from factory SYSEX data, no hand tweaking;
IR3109 VCF: 4-pole TPT OTA cascade with expo converter saturation and resonance self-oscillation .2x oversampled;
MN3009 BBD Chorus: bucket-brigade delay modeled with Hermite interpolation, charge-well saturation, and modulated bandwidth filter;
Analog Variance: per-voice component tolerances model the subtle differences in pitch, envelope timing, VCA gain, and pulse width that give analog polysynths their character;
Free & open source;
Available as AU, VST3, CLAP, LV2, and standalone;
And much more...

#roland #synth #juno106"

Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro Adams Marimba - All Playing, No Talking featuring Mitchell Shiner

video upload by Kraft Music

Follow-up to this post.

"Great bundle deals on Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/pe...

Mitch Shiner plays the 'Adams Marimba' sample on the Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO. This malletSTATION is equipped with the optional EMSC sound card, making it a standalone instrument. More from Mitch here:
https://shineymusic.com

Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro is an expandable, premium quality professional electronic mallet instrument utilizing a modern 32-bit multi-processor architecture and Muse Kinetics Smart Fabric Technology. Built around two separate components that work seamlessly together – the EMC two-octave control unit and optional EMX one-octave expansion unit – EM Pro is all about raw power, ultimate performance, and expandability.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new electronic mallet controller instrument, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro Jazz Vibraphone - All Playing, No Talking featuring Mitchell Shiner

video upload by Kraft Music

"Great bundle deals on Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/pe...

Mitch Shiner plays the "Jazz Vibraphone" sample on the Pearl malletSTATION EM PRO. This malletSTATION is equipped with the optional EMSC sound card, making it a standalone instrument.
More from Mitch here:
https://shineymusic.com

Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro is an expandable, premium quality professional electronic mallet instrument utilizing a modern 32-bit multi-processor architecture and Muse Kinetics Smart Fabric Technology. Built around two separate components that work seamlessly together – the EMC two-octave control unit and optional EMX one-octave expansion unit – EM Pro is all about raw power, ultimate performance, and expandability.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Pearl malletSTATION EM Pro bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new electronic mallet controller instrument, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

GreyScale-KOSMOSv1.2.0 #kosmos #pra32u #ui #pcm5102 #generative #sequencer #raspberrypipico

video upload by plantssystem

"​‪@plantssystem-ufo‬
KOSMOS v1.2.0 brings a new LCD interface and a fully stable PCM5102 audio engine.
This short captures the instrument’s generative motion — Euclidean pulses, shifting steps, and clean stereo output driven by the new architecture.

Project page: https://github.com/plantssystem/KOSMOS"

Korg multi/poly - "Berlin Legacy" (40 Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"Echoes from the golden age of electronic music — reborn with one of the most versatile modern synths! "Berlin Legacy" is a deeply evocative collection of 40 exclusive performances crafted specifically for the Korg multi/poly. This soundset channels the hypnotic spirit of the Berlin School — pulsating sequences that drive like unstoppable rhythms of time, soaring leads that pierce the atmosphere, and vast, breathing pads that fill the sonic horizon with analog warmth and digital precision!

Drawing inspiration from the pioneering works of Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze, these performances harness the Multi/poly's four-layer architecture, rich analog-modeled filters, powerful modulation matrix, and motion sequencing to deliver authentic retro-futurism with contemporary depth and playability.

A key advantage of this library: many sequences are designed as multi/split performances — the left hand triggers evolving, rhythmic sequences (classic Berlin-style arpeggios, driving basslines, or layered patterns), while the right hand plays expressive leads, melodic lines, or lush pads. This split/layer approach turns the multi/poly into a true performance powerhouse: one patch, two hands, infinite cosmic journeys.

All performances are heavily modulated — modulation wheel, velocity, 4 modulation knobs, and real-time controls add dynamic movement and expressiveness. From hypnotic, sequencer-driven grooves to ethereal, drifting soundscapes and cutting, melodic solos, "Berlin Legacy" bridges vintage analog soul with the Multi/poly's modern hybrid engine!

Please find more information here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/p/multip..."

XTRIKE by X Audio Systems - Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Mad Synth Engineer

"XTRIKE - Touch & Impact Wavetable Synthesizer with AI Machine Learning

The music featured in this video is made exclusively with XTRIKE, recorded and produced in a DAW, composed and performed by Charles Bisaillon.

XTRIKE introduces a unique dual-Daisy architecture that fuses a precision magnetic bender with an expressive tactile pad, delivering a touch & impact interface far beyond traditional keyboards. Its powerful wavetable engine generates everything from crisp percussive hits to complex, evolving soundscapes all shaped though intuitive, tactile control with remarkable dynamic response. Play directly with your fingers, connect a MIDI controller, or use the built-in sequencer for effortless creativity and stunning results. XTRIKE redefines expressive electronic music making.

XTRIKE is now in pre-launch on indiegogo, follow the project to secure your super-early-bird discount: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects...

Learn more about XTRIKE: https://xaudiosystems.com/xtrike/"

See the X Audio Systems label below for additional posts.

Prophet-10 in the Studio: 10 Voices, Aftertouch, and Why It's Better Than You Think

video upload by Doctor Mix

"🔥🎹👉 Explore the Sequential Prophet-10: https://sequential.com/product/prophe...
👈🎶🔥

✨ The Sequential Prophet-10 is a modern revival of one of the most legendary analog synths ever made — now with 10 voices, vintage Rev1 & Rev3 filters, poly mod, unison, and expressive aftertouch.

In this video we bring the Prophet-10 straight into the studio and explore what it really sounds like — no manuals, no overthinking, just switching it on and playing.

We start with the raw analog sound, completely dry with no effects, then explore unison power, poly mod textures, expressive aftertouch, and the character of the Rev1 and Rev3 filters.

Along the way we create sounds live and see why the Prophet-10 remains one of the most inspiring analog synths ever made.

What you'll see and hear in this video:

• First hands-on exploration of the Sequential Prophet-10
• 10-voice analog architecture explained
• Raw Prophet-10 sound with zero effects
• Expressive playing with aftertouch
• Poly Mod magic and evolving analog textures
• Rev1 vs Rev3 filter character comparison
• Huge unison sounds and thick analog bass
• Pads, leads, and classic Prophet tones
• Real studio workflow and performance testing
• Why the Prophet-10 is such an inspiring instrument

🔥 Visit my Doctor Mix website for sound packs, courses, merch & more
👉 https://doctormix.com"

Introducing the Temecula DSP DEEP/4

video uploads by TemeculaDSP

via Temecula DSP

DEEP/4 is a painstaking recreation of one of the most powerful multi-effects processors ever built. Every algorithm has been rebuilt at the instruction level from the original 24-bit DSP hardware, preserving the exact digital character of the algorithms that made these units legendary in studios worldwide.

All 43 original algorithms, mathematically verified against the original DSP architecture. No guesswork.

Features

Four Independent Effects Engines

The DEEP/4 is a powerhouse multi-effects processor featuring 43 fully programmable, high-fidelity algorithms including reverbs, chorus, flanging, delays, distortion, and pitch shifting. Operate it as a single massive effects system, a pair of stereo processors, or four entirely independent units. Its advanced routing matrix supports true serial, parallel, and feedback configurations to sculpt complex effect topologies that conventional units simply can't touch.
Flexible Multi-Unit Routing

Run all four units in series for massive effect chains, split them into parallel paths for layered textures, or use feedback routing to create evolving, self-modulating soundscapes. DEEP/4 provides independent routing control for each pair (A/B and C/D) plus a main bus link — supporting serial, parallel, and two feedback configurations with adjustable feedback amount. Use it as a single 4-unit processor, two independent stereo pairs, or four standalone effects.
43 Algorithms Across 7 Categories

From lush reverbs and complex multi-tap delays to pitch shifters, dynamics processors, and guitar amp simulations — every algorithm from the original hardware is here, rebuilt at the instruction level and fully programmable.

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DiscoDSP Releases Retromulator Based on The Usual Suspects dsp56300 Engine

via DiscoDSP

[Note: although DiscoDSP gives credit to The Usual Suspects, it's my understanding TUS is not happy about it. From a forum:

"He basically took our source, put his own wrapper on it and is trying to sell it and use it to promote his own business. Can't prevent it, but frankly this is reprehensible IMHO.

Yes. He knows he cannot legally "sell" it due to the licensing model our code is published under. Therefore he sells "support" of "his development efforts" to include difficult things like "git clone" and other Arcane and extremely difficult stuff. sigh... I'd strongly advise anyone using it not to actually pay him for it, but that is just my opinion.]

What isn't clear is whether the UI is just the player above or includes the full editors by The Usual Suspects. I'm hearing it's just the player, which in effect might be an upsell for the full editors by The Usual Suspects.

That said:

"Retromulator brings legendary hardware cores back to life through authentic low-level emulation. The virtual analog synths are powered by a faithful recreation of the Motorola DSP 56300 processor, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its original chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler plays your SF2, SFZ, and Bliss sample banks with studio-quality interpolation. Each core runs its actual firmware or sample data — delivering the unmistakable character of hardware that defined electronic music from the early 80s through the 2000s.

Unlike traditional software emulations that recreate synthesizer behavior by approximation, Retromulator emulates the original integrated circuits at the hardware level. The virtual analog synths run on a cycle-accurate Motorola DSP 56300, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its Hitachi HD6303R sub-CPU and Yamaha YM21280/YM21290 EGS/OPS chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler runs on the SFZero v3.0.0 engine with 8-point sinc interpolation supporting SF2, SFZ, ZBP, and ZBB sample banks. Each core executes its authentic firmware or sample data exactly as intended.

Load the ROM firmware from your own hardware or sample banks from your library, place them in the designated folder, and Retromulator takes care of the rest. The result is not an approximation — it is the real hardware running inside your DAW.

Retromulator is built on Gearmulator, an open-source synthesizer emulation project by the dsp56300 team. We are grateful for their extraordinary work in bringing these classic instruments back to life."

You can find demos of the dsp56300 engines in previous posts here.

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