Sunday, January 25, 2026
Korg KingKorg NEO - Sound Demo & Best Presets (No Talking)
video upload by Davide Puxeddu
"In this video, we explore a curated selection of the Korg KingKorg NEO's best factory presets to test the true capabilities of its XMT (eXpanded Modelling Technology) sound engine. There is no talking, just pure direct audio to help you evaluate the filters, oscillators, and onboard effects of this Virtual Analog synth.
🎧 Headphones or Studio Monitors are recommended for the best experience.
🎛️ About the Korg KingKorg NEO:
The KingKorg NEO is a powerful Virtual Analog synthesizer featuring 24-voice polyphony and a 3-oscillator-per-voice architecture. In this playthrough, I focused on highlighting:
• XMT Engine: Its ability to generate warm analog tones as well as hybrid digital timbres (DWGS/PCM).
• Filter Modeling: Showcasing the emulation of historic filters (MS-20, Acid, Vintage models).
• Effects: The use of the 3 master effect slots (Pre FX, Mod FX, Rev/Delay) that add character without external processing.
Thanks to Algam Eko, Korg distributor in Italy, for lending me the KingKorg NEO for the making of this video. https://algameko.com/it/"
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Baloran The 3FX
video upload by Laurent Baloran
"Après avoir sculpté le son dans l’espace avec The 3B, The 3FX explore la création d’espaces sonores capables de transcender tous vos instruments.
After sculpting sound in space with The 3B, The 3FX explores the creation of sound spaces capable of transcending all your instruments."
Also see New VST3 Plugin - The 3FX by Baloran In the Works
via Baloran:
"The psychedelic The 3FX
After sculpting sound in space with The 3B, The 3FX explores the creation of sound spaces capable of transcending all your instruments.
ARCHITECTURE
The heart of The 3FX is built around three fully independent effect voices, each based on a coherent 8-module architecture:
Two delays per voice, usable in series or in parallel
An advanced, progressive feedback path up to controlled self-oscillation
An analog 12 dB/octave multimode VCF (BP, LP, HP) to optionally process the audio spectrum, both on the delay lines and on the dry signal
Independent levels for the dry signal and each delay line
A panorama control to position the voice within the stereo field.
The stereo input signal is distributed across the three voices: left / left + right / right. A mono signal is distributed across all three voices.
Each voice can be used alone, stacked or combined with the others to create textures impossible to achieve with a conventional delay.
Friday, January 23, 2026
#NAMM 2026: The new UDO Audio DMNO,
video upload by CatSynth TV
"UDO Audio founder George Hearn demonstrates the new DMNO, an eight-voice hybrid-architecture polyphonic synthesizer. In the first section, he plays it for us showing its features musical context, followed by a deep dive into the architecture and features in more detail.
To find out more, please visit https://www.udo-audio.com/dmno
'DMNO is an 8-voice, 2-part multitimbral powerhouse with a highly flexible and dynamic signal architecture. It features two independent 4-voice analog-hybrid synthesizers, each equipped with our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. With its eight creative Play Modes, DMNO unlocks dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity makes it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.'"
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Touché: Don Buchla’s Rare Polyphonic Keyboard Instrument
video upload by Sarah Belle Reid
Follow-up to Sarah Belle Reid plays the Buchla Touché
"In this video, I explore an extremely rare electronic instrument called the Touché, created by Buchla and Associates in 1980. Filmed at the Buchla Archives in Vancouver, this is a rare opportunity to hear and see an instrument that very few people have ever encountered firsthand. Only around five Touchés are known to have been built, and very few remain functional today. Because of this, the instrument has remained largely absent from public performance and documentation. This video helps bridge that gap by sharing the Touché’s sound, design, and historical context.
While Don Buchla is best known for his modular synthesizers such as the 100 and 200 Series, he also created a number of non-modular, computer-based instruments that explored new relationships between performance, software, and sound. The Touché is one such instrument. Conceived by Don Buchla in collaboration with composer David Rosenboom, it is a bi-timbral, eight-voice polyphonic keyboard instrument that combines digital sound generation, analog processing, and computer-mediated control.
The video begins with a historical overview of how the Touché grew out of Buchla’s computer-controlled instruments of the 1970s, including the 300 Series systems. From there, the video moves into a detailed walkthrough of Touché’s sound architecture, including many musical demos.
This video was created in collaboration with the Buchla Archives, an organization dedicated to the thorough and thoughtful documentation and preservation of Donald Buchla’s work.
Special thank you to Ryan Gaston and David Rosenboom for research assistance."
Timbre & Digital Nonlinear Waveshaping (Buchla Archives): https://www.buchlaarchives.com/blog/t...
Nova Wind (1983)
video upload by David Rosenboom
"This video, shot informally in the Ensemble Room at Mills College in 1983, contains the only footage known of David Rosenboom playing his 1981 composition Nova Wind from Future Travel. In it, he plays the legendary Touché—digital/analog keyboard instrument produced in collaboration with Donald Buchla in 1979-1980—, violin, piano, and ancillary electronics. A complete studio recording of Future Travel was released first on a vinyl LP by Street Records in 1981 and later on a double-CD from New World Records in 2007."
Circuits and Fingers – Composer-Performer Convergence in Electronic Instrument Designs, Oct 5th
Shasta Cults - self titled album: https://shastacults.bandcamp.com/albu...
Future Travel (David Rosenboom): https://blacktruffle.bandcamp.com/alb...
Daytime Viewing (Jacqueline Humbert & David Rosenboom) https://jacquelinehumbertdavidrosenbo...
Zones of Influence (David Rosenboom) https://davidrosenboom.bandcamp.com/a...
Exploring the 1st Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer
The Electric Music Box: Exploring a Vintage Buchla 200 Modular System
Free Intro to Modular Synths Course: soundandsynthesis.com/firstsynthpatch
FREE SYNTH: OSIRUS (Access Virus A/B/C Emulator) - No talking demo
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"Hello, everyone!
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing OSIRUS, a FREE software emulation of the Access Virus A/B/C by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Access Virus A/B/C recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/osirus/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
Monday, January 19, 2026
FREE SYNTH: VAVRA (Waldorf Micro Q Emulator) - No talking demo
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"Hello, everyone!
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing VAVRA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Micro Q by "The Usual Suspects", which brings back to life this iconic synthesizer!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Micro Q recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/vavra/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
Saturday, January 17, 2026
FREE SYNTH: XENIA (Waldorf Microwave II/XT Emulator) - No talking demo
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"Hello, everyone!
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing XENIA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Microwave II/XT by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Microwave II/XT recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/xenia/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
Friday, January 16, 2026
Viscount LEGEND ‘70s MODULAR STAGE PIANO w/ SYNTH-8, FM SYNTH, & Additional Modules
video uploads by Viscount International
Playlist:
1. Introducing Legend '70s MKII | Viscount
2. Introducing FM Synth Module | Viscount Legend '70s MKII
3. A.Piano Module 2G + FM Synth Module #1 | Viscount Legend '70s MKII
4. Legend 70's MKII | A. Piano 2G Module
5. FM Synth Module Sounds Demo | Viscount Legend '70s MKII
6. A. Piano Module 2G | Legend '70s MKII
7. A.Piano Module 2G + FM Synth Module #2 | Viscount Legend '70s MKII

via Viscount
LEGEND ‘70s introduces, for the first time, the concept of MODULAR STAGE PIANO. According to your needs, you can now choose the right combination of sound generating modules with dedicated knobs and buttons. Currently the modules ELECTRIC PIANO, ACOUSTIC PIANO, CLAVI and SOUND COLLECTION are available, while many others will be available in the future, within the “ALWAYS GROWING” family. Moreover to the standard PROGRAM and EFFECTS modules an optional EXTERNAL module is available to making the instrument flexible and very powerful. The design of LEGEND ‘70s Hammer Action Keyboard perfectly matches the instrument’s sound generators. The 3 contact sensors, under each key, are able to detect the corresponding movement with the highest precision.
For the more demanding musician the LEGEND ‘70s Artist-W also offers a graded hammer arrangement where their weight becomes lighter as you climb up the keyboard.
In addition, as with the traditional acoustic grand piano, the Legend Artist-W keyboard is enhanced with real wood piano keys. These keys are made of carefully selected and seasoned wood to eliminate any defect or deformation and provide maximum uniformity and stability over time.

SYNTH-8
"A real polyphonic synthesizer with character.
Synth-8 is a two-oscillators eight-voices synthesizer with a faithful reproduction of a classic American multimode analog filter with saturation, 12dB and 24dB roll off and gritty resonance. The synth architecture is easy to understand and operate but has unique features: classical waveforms with wave shaping and detuned doubling of the oscillators with “Fat” modes, dedicated envelope for the noise, Ring Mod, Hard Sync for all oscillator modes, velocity controls for filters and envelopes. Finally, the Unison modes allow stacking up to 8 voices: with “Fat” oscillators this makes a total of 32 detuned oscillators at once! The module panel provides quick access to user’s preferred parameters by four assignable knobs. These can be also used to tweak many other parameters arranged in rows that can be navigated through dedicated buttons.
The Legend ’70s Editor has a whole screen to control the synthesizer in real-time and make the editing of new patches simple as having a real panel in your hands. The synthesizer comes with lots of pre-sets that can be selected and tweaked and stored in the Legend ’70s programs.
Last but not least, the Synth-8 module also offers a dedicated arpeggiator section, capable of cyclically playing the notes in the desired order, and 4×16 sequences that can be assigned to the generation parameters."
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Introducing KORG Collection - Filter Ark: A new world of classic and modern filter design
video upload by Korg
"Collection - Filter Ark is now available.
By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design."
"A new world of classic and modern filter design



For decades, the KORG Collection series has recreated KORG’s most iconic instruments using CMT (Component Modeling Technology), preserving the sound and character that shaped generations of synthesis. Filter Ark builds on that foundation and takes it further, placing the filter at the centre of the creative process. By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design.Combine up to four legendary filters at once to unlock sound design possibilities that were previously out of reach. Stack multiple iconic filters, blend vintage character with newly designed filter types, and build complex signal paths that evolve over time. With a powerful modulation system including LFOs, an Envelope Follower, and a Step Sequencer, Filter Ark gives you the tools to create movement, depth, and expression far beyond traditional filtering.
Faithfully modeled legendary filters
At the heart of Filter Ark are the filters that helped define the sound of synthesizer history. From the raw drive of the MS-20 and the smooth sweeps of the Polysix, to the warm thickness of the miniKORG 700s and the sharp resonance of the ARP ODYSSEY, these iconic designs are faithfully recreated with exceptional accuracy.
Each filter features its original user interface, allowing you to shape classic tones intuitively while preserving the distinctive character and response of the instruments that made them legendary.
Innovative modern filter types
Filter Ark also introduces a new generation of modern filter designs. Newly developed types include physically modelled resonators and a vowel filter that simulates human vocal formants, expanding the creative possibilities far beyond classic approaches. These filters invite experimentation and open up distinctive new ways to shape sound, from subtle tonal colour to highly expressive and unconventional textures.
Flexible routing with up to four filters
Flexible routing sits at the core of Filter Ark’s design. Combine up to four filters in series, parallel, feedback, and other configurations to build signal paths that simply aren’t possible with conventional filter plug-ins. Whether you’re shaping subtle tonal detail or creating complex, evolving effects, the routing architecture encourages exploration and rewards experimentation. Ready-made routing templates are also included, providing a clear starting point while still leaving room to go deep.
A unique and powerful modulation system
Filter Ark features a flexible modulation system designed to bring movement and expression to your sound. It includes a morphable LFO, an Envelope Follower with side-chain input, a customisable Step Sequencer with adjustable steps and playback modes, and a Random Generator. Together, these modulation sources make it easy to create evolving textures, rhythmic motion, and dynamic response that go far beyond static filtering."
For more information:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft...
Purchase the new KORG Collection - Filter Ark at the KORG Shop:
https://korg.shop/korg-collection-fil..."
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
PPG 1002 Analogsynthesizer Sounddemo
video upload by Cornel Hecht
"This video showcases three independent audio tracks created entirely with the PPG 1002 analog synthesizer.
Two sequenced lines form the harmonic and rhythmic foundation, demonstrating the depth and stability of the dual-oscillator architecture. In addition, a live improvisation generates evolving sonic textures, beginning with pure noise and gradually transitioning into expressive ring modulator sounds.
All sounds were generated by the PPG 1002, revealing the raw, dynamic, and unmistakably analog character of the instrument.
Headphones are recommended. www.ppgsynth.com"
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Roland R-70 Chicago Kit JUKE/ Footwork | Sample Pack
video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto
"Roland R-70 (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
R-70 Sample Pack: Precision in Every Hit
Discover the sound architecture that defined an era. The Roland R-70 delivers a collection of PCM-based drum tones with a distinctive metallic hardness, ideal for producers seeking clarity and impact in every beat. Its sonic character has influenced the evolution of modern Footwork and JUKE, shaping rhythms that are both intricate and physical.
Scientific Sound Design
This pack explores the mechanical precision of 1990s Roland technology. Each sample is captured to preserve the unique transient response of the original R-70, allowing kicks, snares, and hi-hats to cut through dense arrangements without losing texture. Engineers and producers will recognize the meticulous attention to harmonic content and spectral balance, qualities that made the R-70 a staple in electronic rhythm production.
Content Overview
R-70 808Kit 59 samples
Chicago Kit 23 Samples (New!!2025/10/18)
209 Factory Drum Kit samples
82 Footwork 160 BPM Drum Loops
268 Oneshots
82 Loops
The pack is designed for those who demand both authenticity and flexibility. Every sample can be layered, manipulated, or sequenced to create precise rhythmic structures, from the complex syncopation of Footwork to classic 808-inspired patterns."
Friday, January 09, 2026
FREE SYNTH: OsTIrus (Access Virus TI/TI2/SNOW Emulator) - No talking demo
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"Hello, everyone!
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing OsTIrus, a FREE software emulation of the Access Virus TI/TI2/SNOW by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Access Virus TI/TI2/SNOW recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/ostirus/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds.
#accessvirus #synth #vst"
Sunday, January 04, 2026
Do you know Röntgen?
video upload by Oscillator Sink
"This video is about the Tilde Instruments Röntgen, an electronic instrument designed for improvisation and exploration, and the vibe for me here, summed up in a single word is 'Elegance'.
The physical design I’d characterize as clean, bold and purposeful - a small number of hands on controls, perfectly symmetrical, and, yes, none of them are labelled so as not to mess with that aesthetic. That characterization carries into the synth architecture, which pulls off one of my all time favourite tricks of doing a small number of simple things very well, and then letting them interact in interesting ways.
Drawing influence from the likes of Rob Hordijk, the eponymous Serge Tcherepnin and Peter Blasser of Ciat Lombarde, Röntgen lies comfortably in the experimental or esoteric side of synthesizers, but what struck me as I was using it was how many different personalities it had from a music making perspective - hopefully I can showcase some of them in this video. Along with the patches I make on camera, I’ll also include a few other examples of finished patches so that you can get a broader picture of these various musical personalities.
https://tildeinstruments.de/rontgen/
Transparency notice: Tilde Instruments kindly sent Röntgen over to me for free so that I could make videos about it, and allowed me to keep the instrument. They haven't asked for nor have they been granted any editorial oversight into the video.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:14 Overview of the Architecture
04:54 Interlude 1
05:41 Exploring Droneful Timbres
24:52 Interlude 2
25:50 Making a Groovebox
37:26 Interlude 3
38:09 Something Pretty / Sinister and Sci-Fi
47:18 Interlude 4
48:14 Rungler Chaos and Krell Transmissions and Alien Jazz Drums
59:04 Final Thoughts"
Modal (Modulus) Electronics 002 (RARE): w/Digital I/O card, boxed, serviced
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
via this Reverb listing
Friday, January 02, 2026
FREE SYNTH: JE-8086 (Roland JP-8000 Emulator) - No talking demo
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"Hello, everyone!
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing JE-8086, a FREE software emulation of the Roland JP-8000 by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life this iconic synthesizer!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Toshiba TC170C140.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this one of the most faithful JP-8000 recreations currently available in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/je8086/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds.
#roland #synth #vst"
Sunday, December 28, 2025
JE-8086 - JP8000 Emulator Now Available
video upload by Elektronick Musick
Follow-up to this post.
Walkthrough by Autodafe:
JE-8086 Is OUT NOW – FREE Roland JP-8000 clone!
video upload by Autodafe
Note it requires a ROM of the OS.
"JE-8086 is now available as a public Beta, and in this video I take a closer, more technical look at the current state of the synth. I previously covered JE-8086 during its Alpha phase, and this update shows what has evolved and how the instrument behaves now that it’s opened up to everyone.
The video focuses on the **dual-part architecture (Part A / Part B)**, explaining how the two parts can be configured with different patches and used simultaneously inside a track. I walk through how each part can be treated independently, making JE-8086 suitable for layered sounds, splits, or performance-style switching within a single instance.
I also demonstrate how to *set up and use automation* for both parts of the synth, showing practical examples of parameter automation inside the DAW. This includes controlling sound-shaping parameters over time and managing automation lanes when working with the dual-engine structure.
JE-8086 is a 1:1 emulation of the original Roland JP-8000, built by The Usual Suspects and aiming for cycle-accurate behavior. The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this one of the most faithful JP-8000 recreations currently available in software form.
👉 Download JE-8086 (Beta):
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/je8086/"
Sunday, December 21, 2025
The Anti Drum Machine
video upload by Oscillator Sink
"Back in May at Superbooth one instrument that absolutely gripped me as one of my highlights of the show was the Manifold Research Centre Antilope. It’s a semi-modular, Eurorack compatible instrument that sits somewhere at the crossroads of being a drum machine, a groovebox, a percussion synthesizer, an FX processor, an experimental noise synth all tied together through an exploration of feedback and resonance.
In this video I’ll be exploring each aspect of the Antilope section by section to understand how they work and what they can do. We’ll take a look at how it operates as an instrument in its own right, but also various different ways that you can integrate it with other gear.
Transparency Notice: Manifold Research Centre kindly sent over the Antilope for me to make videos about; I haven't otherwise been paid but I do get to keep the unit sent to me. Manifold Research Centre have not asked nor been given any editorial oversight into the video's content.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:17 Introducing the Architecture
00:04:01 Interlude 1
00:04:23 The Filter
00:10:36 Interlude 2
00:11:27 Overdrive
00:18:55 Interlude 3
00:19:32 The FX
00:33:27 Interlude 4
00:34:15 The "Core" (Sequencer and Modulation)
00:45:09 Interlude 5
00:46:13 External Sequencing
00:49:58 Melodic Sequencing
00:51:57 External Clocking and Reset
00:56:40 Antilope Processing Audio
01:06:59 Final Thoughts"
Saturday, December 20, 2025
White Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet Synthesizer Module (Juno 106, TR-707)
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
Additional SYNTH CITY Listings
"The Roland MKS-7, also known as the "Super Quartet" is a vintage, multi-timbral rackmount synthesizer module from the '80s that packs a lot into one unit: combines sounds and architecture from the Juno-106 (for melody, chord, bass parts) with drum sounds from the Roland TR-707, all in a single 2U box.
Features four separate MIDI-controllable sections (Melody, Chord, Bass, Rhythm), allowing you to play drums, bass, pads, and leads simultaneously, making it a versatile, all-in-one vintage sound source for MIDI setups.
This unit has been serviced and voice chips have been refurbished. Includes AC power cable."
via this Reverb listing
Additional SYNTH CITY Listings
"The Roland MKS-7, also known as the "Super Quartet" is a vintage, multi-timbral rackmount synthesizer module from the '80s that packs a lot into one unit: combines sounds and architecture from the Juno-106 (for melody, chord, bass parts) with drum sounds from the Roland TR-707, all in a single 2U box.
Features four separate MIDI-controllable sections (Melody, Chord, Bass, Rhythm), allowing you to play drums, bass, pads, and leads simultaneously, making it a versatile, all-in-one vintage sound source for MIDI setups.
This unit has been serviced and voice chips have been refurbished. Includes AC power cable."
Friday, December 19, 2025
Monolit + Aelita //
video upload by Sasha DZA
"Aelita is a Soviet analog monophonic synthesizer from the late 1980s. Simple in architecture, it is known for its raw, unstable tone and distinctive analog drift, valued for character rather than precision.
Paired with Monolit, Aelita gains entirely new possibilities. Precise MIDI automation, sequencing, LFOs, and probability-based control extend far beyond its original interface, transforming a classic Soviet instrument into a flexible and contemporary sound source for studio and live performance."
Friday, December 12, 2025
Kawai K3m w/ Original Box
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing

"For sale is a collector-grade Kawai K3m in excellent condition, the iconic 1986 hybrid rack synthesizer known for its unmistakable blend of digital additive waves and warm analog filters and this one is among the nicest examples you’re likely to come across.
This unit has been exceptionally well cared for. The front panel, buttons, and display are all clean, responsive, and in excellent shape. The chassis shows only very light surface scratches consistent with normal aging and nothing that affects performance or presentation. No rust, no dents, no rack rash. Everything functions exactly as it should. This K3m includes the original box, which is extremely uncommon and makes it especially appealing to any collector who values originality and provenance.
If you’ve been waiting for a near-mint, investment-worthy K3m that has the look, feel, and reliability of a top-tier example, this one checks every box.
The K3m has gained significant interest in recent years thanks to its unique voice architecture: additive digital waveforms running through warm analog filters. It occupies a sonic space very few synthesizers, and certainly no plugin, can convincingly emulate. It’s pure mid-’80s character, from shimmering pads to darkwave textures to cutting synth-pop leads.
Collector Highlights:
• 1986 original in exceptional condition
• Very minimal wear
• Fully functional with no operational issues
• Includes the original box
• Original buttons, screen, and panel components
• Hybrid architecture: 32 digital additive waves → analog low-pass filter
• A historically significant Kawai design with growing collector interest
• Perfect for studios, synth enthusiasts, and vintage rack collectors"
via this Reverb listing

"For sale is a collector-grade Kawai K3m in excellent condition, the iconic 1986 hybrid rack synthesizer known for its unmistakable blend of digital additive waves and warm analog filters and this one is among the nicest examples you’re likely to come across.This unit has been exceptionally well cared for. The front panel, buttons, and display are all clean, responsive, and in excellent shape. The chassis shows only very light surface scratches consistent with normal aging and nothing that affects performance or presentation. No rust, no dents, no rack rash. Everything functions exactly as it should. This K3m includes the original box, which is extremely uncommon and makes it especially appealing to any collector who values originality and provenance.
If you’ve been waiting for a near-mint, investment-worthy K3m that has the look, feel, and reliability of a top-tier example, this one checks every box.
The K3m has gained significant interest in recent years thanks to its unique voice architecture: additive digital waveforms running through warm analog filters. It occupies a sonic space very few synthesizers, and certainly no plugin, can convincingly emulate. It’s pure mid-’80s character, from shimmering pads to darkwave textures to cutting synth-pop leads.
Collector Highlights:
• 1986 original in exceptional condition
• Very minimal wear
• Fully functional with no operational issues
• Includes the original box
• Original buttons, screen, and panel components
• Hybrid architecture: 32 digital additive waves → analog low-pass filter
• A historically significant Kawai design with growing collector interest
• Perfect for studios, synth enthusiasts, and vintage rack collectors"
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