Roland Introduces ZENOLOGY GX - Next-gen ZEN

Overview video upload by RolandChannel

"ZENOLOGY GX brings the full power of Roland’s ZEN-Core Synthesis System into GALAXIAS, giving you access to over 11,000 tones—from iconic vintage synths to cutting-edge hybrids. Explore the massive library of sounds or build your own from scratch using the same engine found in flagship instruments like FANTOM and JUPITER-X.

ZENOLOGY GX also includes a powerful browser to help you stay organized. Search, rate, and recall presets with ease. Each tone is built from up to four partials, each with its own oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and effects. Shape your sound with over 90 effects, including spacious reverbs, classic Roland choruses, and more.

Inside GALAXIAS, ZENOLOGY GX becomes a super instrument. Layer up to four instances, assign key ranges, apply per-layer effects, and use creative tools like ARPS and CHORDS to build massive Scenes. You can also export your sounds to ZENOLOGY Pro or compatible ZEN-Core hardware."

00:00 Intro Overview
00:44 Immersive Mode
00:58 Sounds View for Presets
01:15 Auditioning Sounds
01:28 Tweaking Presets
02:05 Synth Engine
02:33 Filter Section
02:50 Mix Section
03:10 Step Editor and Step LFOs
03:40 Mod Tab
04:04 FX Section
04:51 GALAXIAS Capabilities
05:36 Chord Sequencer
06:31 Try ZENOLOGY GX



Additional details from Roland:

WELCOME TO THE MOTHERSHIP.

GALAXIAS brings 50 years of legendary Roland synths and drum machines together into one powerful Super Instrument. Access thousands of iconic sounds and freely combine authentic Roland instruments from vintage to modern. Explore supermassive GALAXIAS Scenes filled with intricate layers and deep macro controls. And discover exciting new worlds with infinite creative possibilities.

Legendary instruments. Iconic sounds.

Roland has been a pioneer in music technology for over half a century, delivering a continuous stream of influential instruments and effects that have fueled countless hits, defined genres, and driven cultural trends. With GALAXIAS, you can now explore and experience them all in one creative environment. From historic icons such as the JUPITER-8, TR-808, and D-50 to modern instruments like ZENOLOGY GX and SYSTEM-8, GALAXIAS harnesses Roland’s evolving sonic legacy within a single intuitive workflow.

A voyage of discovery.

Choose from your favorite Roland synths and drum machines, search specific sound types, or mine the ever-expanding collection of over 25,000 sounds to spark new ideas and build compelling tracks. GALAXIAS puts unlimited albums’ worth of inspiration at your command—from vintage sounds to futuristic hybrid tones—with more added each month.

Roland Super Instrument.

GALAXIAS lets you layer up to four instruments to create massive sonic superclusters called Scenes. Build an intricate setup of your favorite Roland instruments, such as a full stack of JUPITER and JUNO synths, or multiple eras of TR drum machines locked in perfect sync. Dial in an arpeggiator pattern (or four), quickly define key ranges and macro controls, and then play the whole thing as a single instrument in the studio or on stage.

Next-gen ZEN.

Seamlessly integrated into GALAXIAS, ZENOLOGY GX delivers over 11,000 genre-defining Roland sounds in one powerful instrument. Layer up to four instances with definable key ranges, sophisticated macro controls, per-layer effects, and creative tools like ARPS and CHORDS. Explore the vast collection of presets or craft your own using 23 authentic oscillator and filter models, over 7,000 PCM waveforms, 11 LFO shapes—including a versatile Step LFO for rhythmic movement—and 90+ effects. From studio to stage, ZENOLOGY GX puts limitless sonic potential at your fingertips.

Effectively awesome.

In addition to the formidable effects within each individual instrument, GALAXIAS gives you two insert effects per layer and two global send effects. Choose from the growing collection of authentic Roland and BOSS effects and take your sounds to new frontiers. You can also route layers to external outputs or channels in your DAW for further processing.

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Audio Damage Introduces AD060 Ascent Dual Reverb Plugin

via Audio Damage

"Ascent is a sophisticated dual-reverb plugin that combines two powerful algorithms into one fluid interface: a lush, expansive hall reverb and an innovative pitch-shifting particle reverb that creates evolving, granular shimmer effects. Layer spacious, long-decay reverbs with dynamic pitch-shifted textures to craft everything from subtle ambient spaces to dramatic, otherworldly atmospheres. With intuitive controls, and built-in dynamic ducking that keeps your mix clean, Ascent delivers the acoustic character and creative possibilities of premium hardware reverbs in a streamlined, CPU-efficient plugin that works seamlessly across all major formats and platforms.

Features

Dual reverb engine architecture combining a spacious hall reverb with an innovative granular pitch-shifting particle reverb.

Particle engine features pitch transposition from -12 to +12 semitones with dual overlapping grains for artifact-free shimmer effects.

expanse control offers three room size modes (Small, Medium, Large) with carefully tuned delay networks for natural spatial imaging.

Built-in dynamic ducking compressor keeps reverb tails from swamping your dry signal, maintaining mix clarity. Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems."

Roland System 700

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via this Vemia listing

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"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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Macumbista Butterfly Benjolin

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via this Vemia listing

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You can find demos in previous posts here.

Here’s a barely-used Butterfly Benjolin from Macumbista’s new “RM” series of Benjolins: a pair of Rob Hordijk’s oft-copied Benjolin synthesizers in a distinctive cigar box enclosure, made under license and with several improvements by Macumbista Instruments and Frog Leg Synthesis. The most obvious enhancement is the ring modulator now standard in Macumbista’s Benjolin designs, which greatly expands the timbral possibilities. XOR-ing signals can be a nice substitute for RM in a pitch, but it’s great to have the real thing and really dial your sounds in. Patching two ring modulators in series opens up some wild sounds. Within its deceptively simple architecture, you’ll find ample opportunity for sound design, strange loops, and a fair bit of chaos. I’ve just never had the *grá* for R2R/digital shift registers/runglers that so many of my peers have. I gave it a chance, and now I’ll let it go to someone similarly curious, or to one of those obsessives out there. If you’re curious about these, there are loads of videos about the Benjolin on YouTube that will give you a sense of what it can do. There aren’t many videos of the “Butterfly Benjolin V4,” which has the ring modulator and additional enhancements, of which this is a lovely example. Here’s the manual for Macumbista’s new “RM” line of Benjolins: https://macumbista.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Benjo-cheat-sheet-1.2-mid.pdf The Butterfly is two of these in a single enclosure with shared power supply, common 0v, etc. Shipping from Berlin, Germany. It will ship with a 12v line-lump power supply in sturdy packaging."

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Arturia Polybrute 12 - Features

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"Meet the Arturia PolyBrute 12—a next-gen, 12-voice analog polysynth built for deep sound design and expressive performance. In this feature presentation, I explore its morphing architecture, the Morphée touch controller, the expressive FullTouch keybed, dual-filter topology, powerful modulation matrix, onboard FX, and performance workflows. Expect cinematic pads, punchy basses, evolving textures, and a few happy accidents along the way."

You can find additional demos here.

Getting Started with KALEIDOSCOPE. Pt 1

video upload by Vadjuse

"Video about PRESETS, AUDIO OUTPUT, INTERFACE and CONFIGURATION:

00:06 Connection
00:23 Interface
01:51 Pages
03:43 Display
04:28 Audio Outputs
05:48 Track Selector
07:15 Scope Settings
07:41 Preset Architecture and Loading
09:17 Sound From Scratch
11:39 Saving the Preset
12:30 Naming the Preset

Join the waiting list to get KALEIDOSCOPE:
http://vadjuse.ru/kaleidoscope_en"

Black Corp Kijimi MK2 sound exploration no talking

video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Kijimi MK2 has landed in the studio and I am enjoying exploring its capabilities, quirks and raw analog sounds. This video is a no talking pretty raw exploration. exploring modulation and creating custom presets. All sounds were created from INIT to give a fresh slate.

Kijimi MK 2 is an 8 voice analog synth inspired by the RSF Polykobal from Black Corp's website

DEEP 8-VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Each of KIJIMI ’s 8 voices features 2 analog oscillators each with a square sub-bass oscillator, for buttery timbres with extensive sound design options. The sub-oscillator produces an octave lower than the combined VCO1 and VCO2 outputs, meaning you can tune two sub-pitches. Hard sync is available in VCO sync and VCO1-2 and 2-1 configurations for maximum flexibility. There’s also a noise source for adding bite and percussion components. A rich lowpass filter is built around the legendary 2140 chip and the ability to frequency-modulate it via VCO2, creates a full range of sounds from metallic and aggressive to subtle. Both filter cutoff and resonance are available as modulation destinations."

Demystifying the Mannequins Silhouette

video upload by Matt Lowery

"Make sure to grab a sample pack here to keep this channel rocking and rolling: https://otakusound.gumroad.com/l/boke...

Today we (hopefully) demystify the Mannequins Silhouette by focusing on its architecture and musical utility. Grab a beverage and get dialed in.

00:00 Intro
02:14 Front Panel
03:36 Explanation of 'Foreground'
09:26 Explanation of 'Background'
11:45 The Split/Mix switch and ATMOS
14:55 "Blur", which is a reverb
22:49 Sound Sample 1: Synced Subharmonicon
24:01 Sound Sample 2: Muse + Arbhar
26:15 Sound Sample 3: Pulsar 23
31:10 Sound Sample 4: Vocal Hocket Machine"

Introducing GForce MAP

video upload by GForce Software

GForce MAP Walkthrough


"More info at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

Born from the lineage of Serge©, Buchla©, and modular synthesis, MAP reimagines the fearless experimental spirit of the 1970s for today’s creators. Blending vintage character with modern innovation, MAP is a sound design playground for artists who see synthesis not as programming, but as exploration.

At its core, MAP features three powerful oscillators, a dual-filter architecture, and a deep modulation system with MPE support. Every sound invites hands-on discovery—from shimmering tones and gritty textures to sprawling ambient soundscapes.

Credits
Audio Tracks - Reverb Machine and K/V
Produced and Directed by AWD - All We Do
Creative Lead Team @allwedonow www.allwedonow.com

Note: During development, MAP’s design team studied historical modular systems, including those created by Serge Tcherepnin, Random*Source, and Buchla USA. MAP is an independent product and has no affiliation with, sponsorship from, or endorsement by these parties. Any references are made solely for historical and educational context."

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Erik Norlander's Waldorf Pulse 2 Analog Synthesizer Module

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video upload by moogfoundation

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"The Waldorf Pulse 2 is a desktop monophonic analog synthesizer module known for its aggressive tone, three VCOs, and deep modulation options. Built with classic subtractive architecture and German precision, the Pulse 2 delivers rich basses, snarling leads, and gritty analog textures perfect for techno, industrial, and vintage-inspired sound design.

This unit is in excellent condition, clean and working great.

Key Features:

3 analog VCOs with sync and FM
24 dB/oct analog low-pass filter
Extensive modulation with LFO and envelope routing
Arpeggiator, MIDI clock sync
Condition Notes:

Fully tested and working
All knobs, buttons, and display in excellent shape
A favorite of artists like Nitzer Ebb, Orbital, and Fluke, the Waldorf Pulse is a deep and powerful monosynth that holds its own in any modern hybrid setup: gritty, punchy, and unapologetically analog.

30% of proceeds support the Bob Moog Foundation."

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Erik Norlander's Roland JX-3P Synthesizer with PG-200 Programmer SN 301533

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video upload by moogfoundation



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"The Roland JX-3P is a powerful, versatile analog polysynth that blends vintage warmth with early digital control. This unit includes the essential PG-200 programmer (with cable) for full hands-on access to the synth’s architecture, bringing out the instrument’s real potential for sound design.

This example is in excellent condition, includes the original Roland cases specifically designed for the keyboard (hardshell carrying case with Roland logo) and the programmer (original vinyl slipcover with logo), and has been professionally converted to US voltage internally. Everything functions as it should, with a clean panel and smooth operation.

Key Features:

6-voice analog polyphony with 2 DCOs per voice
Classic Roland chorus effect
Oscillator sync, cross-mod, and LFO modulation
Built-in 128-step sequencer
Includes PG-200 programmer for real-time control
MIDI input/output
Condition Notes:

Converted to US voltage
PG-200 and synth are both fully functional
Cosmetic condition is excellent
Original Roland case included
The JX-3P was one of Roland’s first MIDI-equipped analog synths, used by artists like The Future Sound of London, Astral Projection, and Orbital. With the PG-200, it transforms from a preset machine into a true performance synth, with rich modulation, powerful sync tones, and that unmistakable Roland polish.

30% of proceeds benefit the Bob Moog Foundation."

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Erik Norlander's Korg Maxikorg Maxi-Korg DV800 Vintage Synthesizer, Kenton CV, Custom Wood, Soft Case

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video upload by moogfoundation

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"A rare and powerful dual monophonic synth from the early '70s.
Everything works great; very good condition for its age!

The Korg Maxikorg (also known as the DV800) is one of Korg’s earliest analog monsters, featuring two fully independent synth voices that can be layered, split, or run in duophonic mode. With rich oscillators, aggressive filtering, and a truly wild modulation section, this thing is a playground for experimental sound design, dirty basslines, and vintage leads.

Includes soft case in great shape, and is a perfect fit for this unit.

Highlights:

Two completely separate synth engines, each with its own VCO, VCF, VCA, and envelope
Kenton CV upgrade
Beautiful custom built dark walnut cabinet
Switchable mono, dual, or duet modes
Powerful resonant filters and per-voice modulation
Preset tone selectors with full manual override
Early Korg analog tone: warm, raw, and full of character
37-note keyboard
Famously used by Vangelis and The Who, the Maxikorg stands out for its unusual architecture and expressive possibilities. It’s a cult classic for collectors and sound designers alike.

30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, preserving the legacy of analog innovation and inspiring future generations."

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Erik Norlander's Korg Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer, serviced, with case SN 378257

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via this Reverb listing

"Very good condition, serviced by Rosen Sound, and includes a light-duty Tuff Case for easy transport!

Cosmetic notes: small chip in wood veneer edge under keybed, and the mod wheel shows a bit of wear. Both of these issues are shown in the images.

Released in 1981, the Korg Mono/Poly is known for its four VCOs, flexible modulation options, and unique mono/polyphonic switching, making it a versatile beast for both fat unison leads and unique, syncopated arpeggios. Its cross-modulation, oscillator sync, and deep routing options open the door to wild textures and sound design experimentation.

Specs & Highlights:

4 analog VCOs with independent tuning
Mono, Poly, and Unison modes
Crossmod, oscillator sync, and flexible LFO routing
Built-in arpeggiator and chord memory
Classic Korg 24dB/octave low-pass filter
Full MIDI retrofit kits available (not included, but easily added)
Used by artists like MGMT, Chromeo, and Jimmy Edgar, the Mono/Poly is a staple of vintage synth setups and prized for its unique voice architecture and beefy tone.

This unit was serviced by Rosen Sound, a trusted name in analog synth repair, so it’s running great and ready for action. Includes a Tuff Case (light-duty) to keep it safe during travel or storage.

30% of proceeds will benefit the Bob Moog Foundation, helping inspire future synth pioneers and preserve electronic music history."

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Morphor ECHON 6 BBD Resonator Synth Now Open for Pre-Orders

Morphor's ECHON 6 pre-orders are now open at Perfect Circuit

Press release follows:

Morphor marks upcoming availability of ECHON 6 as world’s first polysynth based around analogue BBD resonators by announcing opening of pre-orders

GHENT, BELGIUM: having twice turned heads and opened ears thanks to show-stealing showcases at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany and Machina Bristronica 2025, September 27-28, Bristol, UK, Morphor marks upcoming availability of its eagerly-awaited ECHON 6 — being billed as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators, building upon the Belgium-based collective of artists, engineers, and musicians with a passion for creative sound experience and radical acoustic ideas’ illustrious Eurorack expertise in that area as its inaugural standalone (rack-mountable) desktop design — by announcing the opening of pre-orders as of October 23…

As an ANALOGUE POLYPHONIC MULTI-TIMBRAL BBD SYNTHESIZER — helpfully highlighted by the on point wording worked tastefully into its fitting front panel design’s execution, ECHON 6 brings the principals of modal synthesis into the analogue domain. Far from reimagining a digital concept with modern analogue circuitry, it readily redefines how resonance and excitation can interact. And as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD resonators, no less, each of its six voices features a discrete BBD RESONATOR that tracks the keyboard, producing organic overtones and complex harmonic depth. Duly allowing its users to excite those resonators in creative ways, ECHON 6 can generate anything from plucked and bowed strings over leads and basses to big pads and evolving soundscapes. Combining comprehensive multi-timbral capabilities, a 9 x 32 modulation matrix, a full analogue signal path, and a one-knob-per-function approach, ECHON 6 ultimately unites experimental sound design with classic polyphony. Indeed, its architecture invites exploration at every stage of that analogue signal path.

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New England Digital Synclavier Brochures

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New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure

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"RARE! New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure

Yes, this is the 9600, and yes, this is in English.

This is THE RAREST and MOST SOUGHT AFTER of the 1989 new system brochures that that fake foreign website scanned the photos from 25+ years ago to show fake systems on the website (instead of real ones like Synclav com has shown for 20+ years). This is the original source of the scan, at least for the Synclavier 9600 model. Those photos show empty boxes. Uhm, what's holding that beige door closed (no locks)? And exactly what software generates that screen image?

This incredibly rare brochure gives all the information, and shows all the specs of the Synclavier 9600. And surprise! The maximum polyphonic sampling memory is not "1.5GB", lulz.

And, lastly, Synhouse has the Synclavier 9600 in stock (two kinds, actually). Nobody else does."

New England Digital Synclavier Brochure VPK Sample-to-Disk VT640

via this eBay listing

"This is an incredibly rare brochure from the summer of 1984 (when NED was working on polyphonic sampling Synclavier to be shown October 1984 and there was no actual system in production, the few shipped were hybrids of the Synclavier V/PK retrofitted to a Synclavier II Control Unit) that shows things that NED didn't exactly make, ever.

This was their first---and last---mention of "The Tapeless Studio" meaning the sequencer (later that meant the Direct-to-Disk system). It describes the SMPTE Reader Option without using that term because it wasn't yet available and they hadn't figured out how it would be done yet (similar to the 1987 discussion of the not-yet-released 3rd party SMPTE reader for the Linn 9000, saying they weren't sure whether or not it would require additional hardware to be added to the Linn 9000....that's the sound of someone who hasn't ever used SMPTE and doesn't know what it is), and it shows a graphical flow chart showing polyphonic sampling and multi-channel outputs (neither available then as building blocks), and is intentionally vague about the "floppy disk system" and "Winchester disks", as they didn't really have the set offering for that (high density Superfloppy, not out until 1985, and 5mb and 10mb IMI MFM Winchester drives being common, neither with SCSI until 9/1985).

It describes the Stereo Option, Sample-to-Disk, SCRIPT/MAX, and different Control Unit enclosures.

Most strangely, it shows a V/PK that never existed, with a back panel that wasn't made, with Synclavier II connectors that were never used and, sadly, an on/off power switch that they never put on this $11,000 machine.

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Erik Norlander's Kawai K5000S 61-Key Digital Synthesizer

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video upload by moogfoundation

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"In excellent condition; everything works as it should! Hard to find in this shape.

The K5000S is a cult favorite from the mid-’90s, known for its powerful additive synthesis engine, warm pads, metallic textures, and full onboard sequencer. This is the “S” model, the more desirable model (compared to the K5000W) with extra knob-per-function interface for direct synth parameter access.

Highlights:

6-operator additive synthesis with deep harmonic control
16-part multitimbrality
32-track sequencer
Onboard effects including reverb, delay, and chorus
Responsive keybed with aftertouch
Backlit LCD and large panel for deep editing
A hidden gem in digital synthesis, the K5000 has been praised by artists like Jean-Michel Jarre and Björk’s producers for its haunting, otherworldly tones and expressive architecture.

30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, helping preserve the history of electronic music and inspire new generations of creators."

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Omnisphere 3: Overview, Review, Synth Architecture, and History

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 is here, and I'm taking a deep dive into the architecture of the latest version of this legendary synth! Join me for a talky takly exploration of the sound, features, and origin of Omnisphere, and details on the newest capabilities that other synth-tubers ignore. If you're unsure if Omnisphere 3 is "worth it in 2025", I hope you'll learn something from my deep (or at least as deep as I can get in 90 minutes) dive! And, if you're an old hand at Omnisphere, I might remind you about some of the deep features that make Omnisphere a classic... So grab your rusty spoke and get ready for a POWER-SYNTH-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

You can find additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

Erik Norlander's Yamaha SS30 Analog String Synthesizer SN 2316

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video upload by moogfoundation

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"The Yamaha SS30 is a vintage analog string synthesizer from the late 1970s, delivering lush ensemble textures and dual-channel stereo voicing in a uniquely expressive and musical package. Unlike some string synths of its time, the SS30 features two complete sound generators (one per stereo channel), offering rich chorusing and beautifully animated stereo depth.

This unit is in very good condition with some surface nicks in the chassis (shown in images), fully functional, and includes the original Yamaha-branded hard case. This unit is 100V (Japanese voltage) but a step-up power transformer is included for use with US voltage.

Key Features:

Dual-channel analog string synth architecture
Two separate signal paths for stereo ensemble effect
Voice presets: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Contrabass with mix controls
Slow/Fast chorus and Sustain modes
49-key keyboard with full polyphony
Original Yamaha case included
Condition Notes:

Clean exterior with minimal cosmetic wear
A few nicks in the veneer; please see all images
All controls and keys tested and working
Case latches and handle intact
Used by synth heads looking for a warmer, more flexible alternative to the Solina or RS-202, the SS30 has gained a reputation as one of the more refined and musical string machines of its era. The stereo spread alone is worth the price of admission.

30% of proceeds support the Bob Moog Foundation."

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Erik Norlander's Rhodes (ARP) Chroma Analog Synthesizer w/ Extras

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video upload by moogfoundation

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"An exceptional example of one of the most advanced analog synthesizers of its era. The Rhodes Chroma — originally developed by ARP and finished under the Rhodes brand — delivers 16 analog voices with velocity sensitivity, deep modulation architecture, and dynamic expressiveness years ahead of its time.

This unit is in excellent condition and includes key upgrades: a MIDI retrofit, the Sterooping programmer for hands-on control, and a rugged, custom-built, almost-new ATA flight case for transport and storage. The Chroma has been tested and is performing as expected.

Key Features:

16 analog voices with single or dual oscillator assignability
Velocity-sensitive weighted keyboard
Extensive modulation options with assignable routings
Unique filter architecture with variable state filters
Includes the Sterooping programmer for tactile, real-time control
MIDI upgrade installed for modern integration
ATA-rated flight case included
Condition Notes:

Excellent overall condition
Tested and working as expected
Flight case shows typical wear but protects the unit well
One of the rarest and most collectible instruments of the early digital/analog crossover era, the Chroma has been used by artists such as Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, and Eddie Jobson. With these modern upgrades, it remains a powerful and expressive studio centerpiece.

30% of proceeds support the Bob Moog Foundation, preserving and celebrating the legacy of electronic music."

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Tre Modular - Replicant RM Demo

video upload by Tre Modular

"Replicant RM is a ring modulator based on the legendary Yamaha CS80. At its core is the same analog architecture that gave the CS-80 its character. We’ve built it around the MC1496 IC, a modern alternative to the original uA796 used in CS80.

Just like the original, Replicant RM includes its own dedicated VCO. It offers both sine and square waveforms. Sine delivers a clean, pure tone that defined the CS80’s ring mod sound. Square adds grit and harmonic complexity. The oscillator features two speed modes and a dedicated output.

We’ve also included a built-in Attack/Decay envelope generator, another key part of the CS-80’s ring mod section. It can be gated or looped, and has two speed modes for shaping everything from bell-like tones to rhythmic pulses. The envelope also features two speed modes and a dedicated output.

If you want That sound that`s part of what made CS80 legendary, now you can have it.

More info: www.tremodular.com"