Destiny-Plus - Double Q - Gestural Device that uses a Small Neural Processor

video upload by Richard Devine

See the announcement post here.

"Double Q is a standalone gestural device that uses a small neural processor trained to track 30 points of the hand. Equipped with a high-resolution camera, users can manipulate live hand data in a myriad of ways.

Double q system architecture includes:

X16 Bipolar / unipolar CV outputs.

Mapping and remapping of 30 hand data points.

Phase, speed, and individual sub-window/loop-array randomisation.

Record and loop buffers of +10mins.

Nrpn and midi cc usb-c output and preset saving/loading. ( perfect for modelq2 / external hardware or DAW pairing. USB host & device )

Web app for nrpn/midi cc slot allocation.

USB-C live stream output for visual mapping of hand data points, inference, and cpu usage.
Double q also contributes its own synthesis engine titled double luck.

https://www.destiny-plus.com/double-q"

Matrix 12 vs Matrix 6: Is the $13,000 Oberheim Actually Worth It?

video upload by Vulture Culture

"What if the most hated Oberheim is actually the smartest buy in vintage polysynths right now?

Tomorrow night I’m putting the legendary Oberheim Matrix 12 head-to-head with its often-maligned sibling, the Matrix 6. With current prices hovering around $13,200 for a Matrix 12 and roughly $1,750 for a Matrix 6, the value gap is enormous—but does the sound actually justify it? Most classic 80s polysynth patches live almost entirely in a 4-pole lowpass filter world, so the real question isn’t whether the Matrix 6 can replicate every multimode trick of the 12, but whether it can convincingly live in that core tonal territory.

In this stream we’ll dig into the heart of both instruments. I’ll compare the true analog VCO architecture of the Matrix 12 against the digitally controlled oscillators of the Matrix 6, focusing on oscillator stability, drift behavior, and how each responds over time. While the Matrix 6 uses DCOs, they are driven by three Hartley LC high-frequency oscillators that are still subject to temperature-based drift, which makes this comparison far more interesting than a typical VCO versus DCO shootout. We’ll look closely at how those shared and distributed HF oscillators influence tuning behavior across voices.

From there, we’ll zero in on the filters. The Matrix 12 uses discrete CEM3374 dual VCOs paired with CEM3372 filter, mix, and VCA stages, while the Matrix 6 relies on the CEM3396 integrated voice chips that combine waveshapers, filters, and VCAs. Even when both synths are restricted to a simple 4-pole lowpass configuration, the resonance character, saturation behavior, and overall musical response can tell very different stories—and that’s where the real verdict lives.

To add a third angle, I’ll also bring in my favorite polysynth of the 1980s: the Fender Chroma Polaris. Why the Polaris? Because it uses the exact same CEM3374 and CEM3372 combination found in the Matrix 12, but without the multimode filter architecture. Considering you can still find a Polaris for around $2,500, it becomes a fascinating middle ground—a potential sleeper alternative for players chasing that Matrix 12 tone without entering five-figure territory.

This livestream isn’t about declaring winners or dunking on underdogs. It’s about understanding what actually matters in these designs, how component choices translate to sound, and whether the Matrix 6’s reputation is deserved—or wildly outdated. If you love 80s polysynths, Curtis chips, and uncomfortable truths about vintage gear pricing, this one’s going to get interesting."

Bad Gear - PROTEIN

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Every once in a while we have to remind ourselves why we still prefer the luxury of tangible hardware to the unlimited possibilities of plugins: unique tones, ergonomic control surfaces and - ideally - a timeless piece of music history that effortlessly weathers the decades.

Today, however, we unfortunately need to talk about Protein."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:45 Overview Waldorf Protein
01:28 One Problem becomes obvious immediately
01:50 Synth Architecture, Oscillators
02:28 Noise (Dirt), Filter Section
03:02 FX Section
03:14 The problematic Envelopes
03:46 Mod Matrix, LFOs
04:01 Synth Nerd Tic Tac Toe, Flavour
04:20 What else? (Scales, Chords, Arp, Seq, Multis, Thanks)
05:18 H*te Screen
05:38 Jam 1 ( Techno )
06:22 Jam 2 ( Downtempo )
07:27 Finale ( Dub Techno )
07:58 VERDICT

Ocean Swift Releases Oscillarys - Flagship NKS Synthesizer

video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press release follows:

Ocean Swift releases Oscillarys - a flagship atmospheric synthesis engine for Kontakt Player

Ocean Swift announces the release of Oscillarys, a new flagship NKS instrument developed in collaboration with Native Instruments. Crafted for cinematic scoring and deep ambience, Oscillarys is a three-layered synthesis engine designed to bridge the gap between raw texture and ethereal musicality

The developer quotes:

"Oscillarys blurs the border between the organic and the spectral with an atmospheric synthesis engine built for motion. By layering deeply detailed textures with sweeping filters and shifting modulations, this instrument conjures tones that breathe, dissolve, and reform - shifting seamlessly from crystalline harmonics to distant electric choirs. It offers a sonic body that is darker, smoother, and undeniably alive with motion, bridging the gap between raw texture and ethereal musicality."

Oscillarys is available exclusively via the Native Instruments online shop starting February 12, 2026, for an introductory price of €47.40 (Regular MSRP €79.99), reflecting a 40% discount.

Purchase at Native Instruments

Learn more at Ocean Swift

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RetroSound Studio Tour: Analog Monophonic Synthesizers

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to RetroSound Studio Tour: Analog Monophonic Synthesizers & Duophonic — a deep dive into legendary mono synths from the 1970s and 1980s, including rare East-Bloc classics.

In this new episode, I showcase iconic instruments such as the Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, Roland SH-101, Maxi-Korg, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, alongside Soviet and East German synthesizers like the Polivoks, Alisa 1377 and Vermona mono synths.

These analog monophonic synthesizers defined the sound of electronic music — from the fat Moog and cutting ARP to aggressive Polivoks and raw Eastern European character.

This video explores the sound and architecture of true analog mono synths built around VCO, VCF, and VCA signal paths, highlighting their distinctive basslines, lead sounds, and modulation capabilities. From the Moog basslines to the aggressive Polivoks filter sound and the unique character of East German Vermona synthesizers, each instrument demonstrates why 1970s and 1980s monophonic synthesizers remain highly sought after by collectors, producers, and electronic music enthusiasts."

The Monophonic Analog Synths:
0:07 Maxi-Korg 800DV
3:17 Sequential Pro-One
6:30 ARP Odyssey Mk. III
8:39 Roland SH-101
11:56 Moog Prodigy
15:24 Moog The Source
17:34 Moog Micromoog
18:16 Moog Minimoog
20:56 Moog Taurus
22:21 Formanta Polivoks
24:44 Rodina Alisa 1377
26:48 Vermona Synthesizer

Elektron Machinedrum | FM Field Kit

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."

GS Music - Bree 6 - Anthema Volume 1 - Video 2 of 2 - Patches 033 to 064 #customsound #bree6 #sounds

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.synthsounds.co.uk/shop

Video 2 of 2 - Patches 033 to 064 [video 1 here]

So the amazing Guido Salaya kindly sent me the bree6 to do some Youtube Demo's and some custom patches. And on first impressions, the bree6 may look small & relatively simple in architecture, but wow does this thing ooze character, punch and sizzle! It is very capable of a multitude of timbres indeed.

I have thoroughly enjoyed programming this little workhorse, it really is a great little synth! the chorus sounds amazing very Junoesque.

The bree6 is an ideal synth for use Live or in the Studio, instant satisfaction for any seasoned programmer. It's a little workhorse of a synth!

Very very impressed indeed.

Well done GS Music!

© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved.
#custom #sounds #gsmusic "

GS Music - Bree 6 - Anthema Volume 1 #customsound #bree6 #sounds

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.synthsounds.co.uk/shop

So the amazing Guido Salaya kindly sent me the bree6 to do some Youtube Demo's and some custom patches. And on first impressions, the bree6 may look small & relatively simple in architecture, but wow does this thing ooze character, punch and sizzle! It is very capable of a multitude of timbres indeed.

I have thoroughly enjoyed programming this little workhorse, it really is a great little synth! the chorus sounds amazing very Junoesque.

The bree6 is an ideal synth for use Live or in the Studio, instant satisfaction for any seasoned programmer. It's a little workhorse of a synth!

Very very impressed indeed.

Well done GS Music!"

2nd video here

Comparing the Sequential Fourm to the Pro-One

"I Compared the Sequential Fourm to My Pro-One" video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 intro jam and info
5:04 Really Deep Bass - THE FILTER
9:14 They've got Oscillators
11:24 Creating a Few Tones
15:11 PWM and how to match them
19:10 F to the M
20:00 Show Me The Sync
21:19 Pushing the Envelope 24:06 Overall..?

"Some genuine surprises in this head-to-head with the Sequential Fourm and the legendary Sequential Pro-One to find out if the Fourm can give the same vibe.

At first glance, the architecture looks familiar: dual oscillators, classic envelopes, a focused modulation section, and unmistakable Prophet-era DNA from Prophet-5 territory. But the big question is this: does the Fourm capture the raw punch, deep bass, and aggressive character that made the Pro-One a cult classic?

.. and I know it's not a clone :) but in this in-depth demo and comparison, I explore:

Oscillator behaviour, sync, PWM and FM
Filter differences (including low-end depth and resonance extremes)
Envelope response and modulation range
Bass performance, subs, and room-shaking tones
Where the Fourm goes beyond the Pro-One — and where it doesn’t

Rather than obsessing over perfect null tests, this video focuses on feel, playability, and whether the Four inspires the same kinds of sounds and musical ideas as the original Pro-One.

If you’re into analog monosynths, Sequential gear, vintage vs modern comparisons, or you’re wondering whether a contemporary synth can truly stand in for a rising-price classic, this one’s for you.

🎧 Headphones or proper speakers strongly recommended — some of these bass tones go very deep."

From Order to Chaos | Sound Architecture 01

video upload by _marcozoppi

"| Sound Mechanics of Chaos and Randomness |

In this video, I explore chaotic systems in modular synthesis, starting from Rob Hordijk’s ideas on feedback and nonlinear patching, and developing a system that lives between control and unpredictability.

Why chaos? Because perfection is static — chaos is alive. Small changes create massive transformations, generating evolving, organic sound structures that never truly repeat.

This approach goes beyond 'perfect' modulation and embraces instability as a creative tool for sound design, composition, and generative systems.

Special Guest 🎤
In this episode, I also interview Federico Intrisano (Jolin) about modular development, philosophy, and experimentation.
🔗 https://www.jolin.tech

Extra Content 💡
The complete patch diagram and some in depth article are available on Patreon
🔗 / mz2250

Rob Hordijk G2 Manual📖
🔗 https://electro-music.com/wiki/pmwiki..."

Behringer JN-80. The 80s just evolved

video upload by Behringer

"The Behringer JN-80 brings true eighties character into a fully analog architecture.
In this video you hear what it really delivers: solid DCOs, the classic 3109 VCF, the BBD chorus and the full punch of its 8-voice analog engine.

No extra processing. No studio tricks.
Just the JN-80 recorded as it is.

In this video you’ll hear
Warm, immediate analog tones
Responsive leads and evolving textures
Tight basslines with the sub-oscillator engaged
The chorus adding width and life to the sound

The JN-80 is built for creators who want a straightforward workflow and authentic analog tone."

170BPM Elektron Machinedrum MD Zero Kit

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."

Vintage Korg Lambda ES-50 48 Key Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 234587

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

via this eBay listing

"***has some issues. Please read fully before purchasing.

I'll start by saying the ENSEMBLE section of this synth sounds incredible and works 100%. The ENSEMBLE section is where the Brass, Strings, Chorus (think synth choir, not a chorus effect), and organ sounds are found. These are the bread and butter of this synth. Huge, fat sounds found in this section, and they all work excellently.

The PERCUSSION section is where the more "transient" sounds are found and they all work on each of the 4 settings (Electric Piano, Clavi, Piano and Harmonics). However, the "B" key in each octave either doesn't sound at all, or just makes a faint sound that is not at all like the others. The "TREMOLO" effect in the PERCUSSION section does not work at all, and if you select it, it effectively mutes all the sounds in the percussion section.

The Chorus modulation on the stick is very very faint, and sometimes not really audible at all. The pitch bend however works flawlessly, and the spring to return it to center is in tact and working 100%. The "CHORUS/PHASE" effect buttons work but the effect sounds underwhelming, but it does work. I don't know enough about the architecture of this keyboard, but I'm assuming the CHORUS/PHASE effect buttons and the CHORUS PHASE control on the stick are related.

Everything else works like it should. And even with these "issues" named above, this is still a very functional synth with some killer sounds that just don't sound like anything else.

Fully polyphonic! ALL notes. Its wild.

Cosmetically it is in very nice condition. There is one light colored scratch down the left side of the wood case (pictured).

I have not made any attempt to service this keyboard. Therefore, this could be a simple contact cleaning for some of these issues to restore some, if not all of its original functionality."

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Cosmotronic MESSOR PEDAL / a serious COMPRESSOR for the studio or the stage / extensive playthrough

video upload by BRiES

"In this video we discover what the reinvented MESSOR pedal by Cosmotronic can do to a variety of sound sources. We also have a look at all the controls.

Want to know more?
Cosmotronic Messor Pedal webpage: https://cosmotronic.nl/modules/messor...

0:00 intro
2:30 features explanation
17:07 drums and loops
34:47 sidechain example
41:53 full mix and stems
55:23 closing thoughts
57:09 thank you for watching!
57:22 outro"

A COMPACT ANALOG COMPRESSOR

Messor is a fully analog stereo feed-forward VCA compressor designed for studio, modular, and live systems. The architecture is derived from the original Cosmotronic eurorack module, with extended headroom, improved channel matching, and a revised sidechain topology optimized for wide dynamic ranges.

HIGH HEADROOM

The internal ±12 V regulated power rail provides substantial headroom and consistent operating conditions for both line-level and modular-level sources. It reliably handles high-transient material from synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion-heavy sources without premature clipping. High-impedance inputs and balanced outputs simplify interfacing with modular systems, samplers, and balanced studio equipment.

Signal flow begins with a low-noise stereo preamplifier offering up to 18 dB of gain, followed by a pair of matched VCA control blocks. The feed-forward topology provides predictable transient behavior, accurate envelope shaping, and stable stereo imaging. A post-VCA conditioning stage adds tube-like saturation, introducing controlled harmonic content when driven into overload.

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PGB-1: A powerful Groovebox / MIDI sequencer the size of a credit card by Wee Noisemakers

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The Wee Noisemakers PGB-1 (https://weenoisemakers.com/pgb-1/) is a credit‑card‑sized groovebox — but as we all know, size doesn’t matter. With 16 tracks, 16 patterns, and a song editor to tie everything together, you can create music not only with the internal synths and samplers but also with external MIDI gear. In this video, I try to give a solid overview of what to expect, though I don’t go into every detail. If you have questions, feel free to post them in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer.

For this video, I was provided with a review unit. Other than that, no money was exchanged.

Table of contents

00:00 hi, what is this?
00:50 hardware & architecture overview
02:15 creating a new song
02:32 song, tracks, patterns, and their roles in a song
03:11 bass drum track
03:35 synth parameter setup, using the touch strip and the arrow buttons
04:55 parameter locking: synth parameter control, repeats, and more
05:25 snare and hihat
05:52 bass track
06:22 custom oscillator shapes!
07:26 chords
08:12 sampling (here, using the internal microphone)
09:15 adding a chord progression
10:22 adding more patterns and adding them to your song
11:40 pattern chaining
11:56 live effects: stutters, filters, repetitions...
13:02 conclusion: wow
14:04 demo track: PGB-1 internal synths while sequencing XSynth
16:58 price, where to get it, and some thoughts
17:29 do the YouTube thing

Get the PGB-1 here: https://weenoisemakers.com/pgb-1/

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

Vaemi Introduces El-Ma Ørsted V2 - Electromagnetic Field Instrument

video uploads by Vaemi

Press release follows:


El-Ma Ørsted V2 – An Instrument That Makes the Electromagnetic World Audible

VAEMI – Volt Age Electronic Musical Instruments is pleased to announce El-Ma Ørsted V2, the second version of El-Ma Ørsted, its unique instrument that transforms electromagnetic fields into sound.

El-Ma Ørsted takes its name from the physicist and chemist Hans Christian Ørsted, known for his fundamental discoveries in the field of electromagnetism. “El-Ma” is an abbreviation of the term electromagnetic field.

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FM Drift Demo - Ableton Move/Live Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=fm-d...

FM DRIFT IS A DEEP EXPLORATION OF FM SYNTHESIS INSIDE ABLETON DRIFT, DELIVERING FOUR NEW POWERFUL FM INSTRUMENTS THAT RIVAL — AND SOMETIMES SURPASS — SYNTHS LIKE OPERATOR

FM Drift is a sound pack focused exclusively on FM synthesis within Ableton Drift, and designed to demonstrate that Drift’s FM engine is powerful, flexible, and very expressive.

Fully compatible with Ableton Live and Push.

FM Drift delivers four complete FM instruments, each built on a clear FM architecture and fully controlled via eight carefully designed macros. All the sounds in the pack have been created exclusively using these FM instruments (Ableton Instrument Racks built with Drift).

Drift’s FM capabilities are on par with classic synthesizers like Operator, and even surpass it in certain aspects.

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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/"

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.

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#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.'"