J3PO // "TUTU" // solo live DAW-less performance

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"Julian 'J3PO' Pollack performs 'TuTu' by Marcus Miller, from the album of the same name by Miles Davis.

This music was recorded live, in one take. No DAW was used in the process of making this music except to capture the audio. This first release is part of a new solo performance project. Stay tuned (and subscribe if you haven't already) for more.

Gear used: Arturia Keystep Pro (sequencing), Roland TR-8s, Prophet Rev2, Minimoog, Vintage Vibe Electric Piano. Pedals: Chroma Console, Meris Mercury 7, Mobius, Timeline, Big Sky, Tensor, Ottobit.
The computer in the background is only being used for the purpose of recording the performance. Everything you are hearing is being performed/triggered live from the hardware instruments."

Listen to Julian's new album: https://lnk.to/soulandcircuitry

Arturia Introduces KeyStep 37 mk2

Playlist:

1. Tutorial | KeyStep 37 mk2 | Overview
2. Arturia KeyStep 37 MK2 // All the new features it unlocks // Review & Tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep 37 Mk2 Review - Molten Music Technology
4. Arturia KEYSTEP 37 MK2 — My New Favorite MIDI Keyboard! = BoBeats
5. Arturia Keystep 37 Mk2 Review and Demo - Starsky Carr

Check with dealers on the right on pricing and availability.

KeyStep 37 mk2 is the go-to compact controller and sequencer. Combining extended playability, enhanced hands-on control, visual feedback, and deep connectivity. It makes it ideal for jamming, live performing, and finding new musical ideas with any hybrid setup.

_Features

KeyStep 37 mk2 builds upon the original with new generative tools like Mutate, a clearer OLED interface, extended connectivity, a more powerful sequencer and arpeggiator and a refreshed design.

_Sequencer with pattern chaining and unquantized recording

From live feel to locked grooves, edit or evolve your ideas

_Mutate, Spice, Phrase Arpeggiator

Transform sequences instantly without stopping the music.

_Scale and Chord Modes

Stay musical, create harmonies, or keep it experimental.

_What’s new?

KeyStep 37 mk2 has more physical controls:

5 more keys, 2 additional buttons and 4 knobs to control sub-menus.

This drastically enhances the overall playability of the instrument while keeping the same amount of functionality.

Users also get additional visual feedback on the Keystep 37 mk2 compared to the KeyStep mk2 as there's a strip of 39 LEDS over the keybed that indicates notes played by the keyboard.

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AnalogFX SER-2020 analog monophonic Synthesizer deeper Review. The rise of the Synton Syrinx!

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"here is my deeper review about the AnalogFX SER-2020 analog Synthesizer. A recreation of the legendary and sought after Synton Syrinx together with some FX Pedals and other helpers. (Antonus Step Brother, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Korg Drumlogue, Stylophone Beat, Ryk Modular M185 Sequencer, Waldorf KB37, Arturia Keystep Pro, CB Lost&Found, GlouGlou Flancher9, Dreadbox Lethargy, Strymon DIGv2, Boss-RV5, Meris Polymoon,

https://www.analogfx.com/products/ser...

For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

00:00:00​ Intro
00:00:029 Title Track (Only made with the SER-2020 incl. Drums)
00:01:44 Epilogue
00:05:48 Music and Sound Demos
00:14:47 SER-2020 Roun Down
00:19:11 VCO`s, Sync & Ringmod
00:28:03 Formant Filter, LPF & ENV
00:39:46 VCF In
00:42:02 LFO 1 & 2
00:47:37 Bend Pad & Portamento
00:49:22 Speechmode
00:51:42 Conclusion
00:52:22 Outro (SER-2020 + Korg Drumlogue only playing SER-2020 Samples)

Image Sources:

Synton Syrinx: https://greatsynthesizers.com thanks to Theo Bloderer

https://www.synthforbreakfast.nl/inte...

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"

See The Florian Schneider Collection here.

Arturia Keystep MK2 & Elastic OSC on Android (Beta Tester wanted !!)

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Having fun trying my new Arturia Keystep MK2 and Elastic OSC on a Samsung Android Tablet.

We just started to Beta Test Elastic OSC for Android. If you want to join, please write a message to: eosc@mominstruments.com"

Ambient electronic Meditation 04 - winter sonata - #arturia #minifreak #moogsynthesizer #solina

video upload by RandomVoltage

"Instruments/ setup

Arturia Minifreak - pad sounds

Moog dfam - bass rhythm

Moog mother32 + Moog subharmonicon - brass lead Patched back and forth for filter modulation/ also used the mixer and lfo from Moog labyrinth

Moog spectravox - mainly using the lfo to modulate the solina vca/ noise rhythm to the end- triggered with Moog labyrinth

Behringer Solina- String Sound played with Arturia keystep (vca lfo modulation)

Arp2600 - self running percussion rhythm

Analogue Solutions Nyborg- noise fx

Effects

Eventide Blackhole, strymon bluesky and el capstain, Boss Space Echo

Recorded live with Zoom livetrak l6"

The Seven Sisters & the Mystic — Synth Demo with KeyStep Pro | Recovery Effects

video upload by recoverysounds

"Demo of the Seven Sisters percussion synthesizer paired with the Mystic semi-modular desktop synth. The Arturia KeyStep Pro sequences the Seven Sisters while sending CV to the Mystic."

Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"Just thought I would try a little something fun...the title says it all. 0 to 80's in 80 seconds. Enjoy. Certified AI free and no traces of softsynths!

Drums - Oberheim DX Stretch, Korg DDD-1 - just a snare on 2 and 4 with mostly just the reverb return from a Roland SDE-330 non-lin setting, Roland TR8S - some perc and a ghost snare from the 707 kit.

Oberheim OB-8

Korg DW-8000

Bass - Roland D-50 patch also triggering a Roland JX8P and Korg Polysix to fatten and double it

Ensoniq ESQ - A nice PPG Wave patch from a sound cartridge I have for it.

Sequential Rev 2 also triggering a bell patch on the Yamaha TG33

Yamaha DX7iiD - nice dual patch one a rhodes type and the other a tine from the many banks on the Hypersynth card to finish it off and play out on."

Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 2

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"80's in 80 Seconds Episode 2 has landed! The first one was a bit fun so let's keep the theme going. This one starts off with a nice "groove" and builds with some synths spanning the decade. If you listen past the 80 seconds the Arp Odyssey briefly shows off its duo-phonic capabilities with a few 2 note chords that almost have a vocoder like effect with the phaser on it just after the 2 minute mark.
The following instruments were used and recorded as a 2 track with no editing or overdubs with each part being played into a pair of Arturia Keystep Pro sequencers. As always, AI free and made with real ingredients. Thanks for watching!

Oberheim DX Stretch - main drums
Korg DDD-1 - perc
Roland TR8-S - additional high hats, rim shot, crash
Berhinger - Model D - Bass
Roland Jupiter 4 - Arp
Korg PolySix - Synth Brass Pad 1
Roland Jupiter 6 - Synth layer 2
Yamaha DX7II - Bell 1
Roland D-50 - Bell 2
Arp Solina - Strings
Arp Odyssey Mkii 2810 - Lead"

Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 3

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"80's in 80 seconds episode 3 is here to start of the New Year! I thought something "new" should be in 'order' after the busy holiday period. Several familiar sounds in this one that can most likely been dialed in on many synths of the era but this one builds with the hardware listed below. All natural...Certified AI and VST free. Thanks for listening!

Drums -
Korg DDD-1 to start with the first hi-hat
Oberhiem DX Stretch - Main kick, beat kick, snare, additional hi-hat, clap, and rim shot
Roland TR-8S - a little kick for attack, snare ghost notes, and high hat movement

Pad 1 - Oberheim OB-8

BASS - Berhinger Pro 1 and Poly D played with the arpeggio on on the Keystep Pro

Pad 2 - Roland D50 layered with Roland JX-8P and Korg DW8000

Bell - DX 7 ....of course it is!

ARP Chords - Roland Jupiter 4."

Exponential ⤴️ (Arturia Minifreak) #onesynthonly #fromscratch

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"2nd video with the Arturia Minifreak hybrid (digital/analog) synth, with a OneSynthOnly jam (after the first video where I used 5 instances of the Minifreak in multi-track: • Cinefreak 📽️ (Arturia Minifreak // Conduct... 😉)

The jam starts with me recording in step mode a sequence.
Then the sequence is being played with me tweaking some parameters like adding delay, fading-in the second oscillator (superwave), modulating the analog filter etc.
In the second half of the video, I switched to the mode where I can transpose in real-time the sequence recorded (i.e. you can no longer play over the sequence, when you press on a key, it transposes the whole sequence to this key). What is really cool is that Arturia added the Scale feature which I really love, thus making it possible to transpose within a defined scale like on the Keystep Pro! 🤩"

Modular Patch Walkthrough Pt.2 | Expanding the Buchla/Tiptop Patch

video upload by VoxModula Archives

Part 1 here

"I continue developing the patch from the previous video, expanding the sequencing, modulation, and timbral variations using a Buchla/Tiptop modular system driven by the Arturia Keystep.

The session remains fully improvised, with real-time explanations while shaping the sound and exploring new directions from the existing patch.

🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modular system
• Arturia Keystep – sequencer
• Various modulation and utility modules

🎧 What’s explored
• Patch continuation and development
• Expanded sequencing and modulation
• Live sound shaping and structure
• Real-time explanation of patch changes"

Keystep MKII explored musically

video upload by mylarmelodies

"What does Keystep MKII SOUND like to make music with? In this video I'll make some music with Keystep MKII, capturing its MIDI on my Cirklon sequencer - trying Keystep MKII's core features to make all the melodies in the video. What does Mutate sound like? Spice? Etc. So you can see what it might be like as a master keyboard for your jams.

Thanks to Arturia themselves for funding a vid demo of Keystep. Keysteps continue to be really useful/inspiring keebs (and given how many folks use them I think you probably know that)."

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Whats in this video
00:32 - Picking a Scale
01:45 - Overdub, Overwrite & Undo To Build Ideas
04:47 - Shifting Octaves & Nudge & Double
07:24 - Arpeggiator
10:16 - Adjust Timebase
11:39 - Mutate Arp
14:03 - To Seq, to turn the Arp into a sequence
15:00 - TX-7 Chord Mode Bliss
17:10 - Chord Mode Jam
19:52 - Spice, ARP Patterns, Mutate Bassline
24:14 - Mutate Lead Line
26:20 - Mutated Rave Piano Jam
29:34 - Detroit Chord ElectroTechno Jam

Modular Patch Explained | Buchla/Tiptop System + Keystep Sequencer

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"A live, spoken patch walkthrough using a Buchla/Tiptop modular setup, sequenced by the Arturia Keystep. In this session, I build the patch step by step, shaping timbres, modulation paths, and rhythmic variations while explaining everything in real time.

🎛️ Gear used
• Tiptop Buchla modules (259t, 281t, 292t, 245t, 266t, 258t)
• Arturia Keystep – main sequencer
• Strymon El Capistan & Flamma FS02 reverb

🎧 What’s inside
• Live patching + real-time explanation
• Sequencing and modulation ideas
• Sound shaping using a full Buchla/Tiptop voice
• Improvised structure, evolving textures"

Stranger Things Theme - Synthesizer Cover

video upload by Zhou Jun

Arturia Keystep MK2
Arturia Minifreak
Korg ARP Odyssey FS
Moog Minimoog Model D
Vermona DRM1 MK4
Teenage Engineering OP-XY

How to Mutate | KeyStep mk2

video upload by Arturia

"Join Matt Paull for a focused look at KeyStep Mk2’s Mutate feature - a creative tool for transforming sequences and arpeggios into evolving musical ideas. Learn how to shape variations, lock everything to scale, record automation, and push your patterns into new directions for fast, inspired compositions.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:26 Mutating the sequence
01:51 Recording automation
02:16 Scale Mode
02:50 Mutating the arpeggiator
03:41 Turning an arp into a sequence
03:58 Extra Tips
04:41 Chaining patterns"

Antonus 2600 - Test Drive 2

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

Part 1 here

"This is an extended version of the patch I created for the Antonus 'Patch Challenge'. The 90 second version was featured on their social media sites. :-) I really enjoyed listening to this patch and messing around with it, so thought I should record a longer version. This is a combination of generative and performance patching in that I could let it run for hours and it would be dynamic enough to listen to in the background, but it also was good fun to actively mess around with.

The hardware is the Antonus 2600 DIY version, with the Antonus SidecARP Eurorack expansion case, the Arturia KeyStep Pro and Fractal Audio VP4.

SidecARP modules are, from left to right:
ALM - Pamela's New Workout
Stochastic Instruments - Stochastic Inspiration Generator
Qu-Bit - Surface
Addac - Swell Physics
Molten Modular - Motion MTR
Black Corporation - Deckard's Voice
Make Noise - Mimeophon
Qu-Bit - Nautilus,
ALM - S.B.G Pro
Roland - 531 Mixer

KSP provides a clock signal to PNW and the five step "anchor" arpeggio to the 2600 Osc 1. SIG provides three separate sequences to ARP Osc 3, Surface and Deckard's Voice. The notes are based on the Dm scale. 2600 Osc 2 is LFOing the Cutoff. 2600 Noise is randomly mixed in for added texture. VP4 is used for some subtle flanger and reverb on the 2600 (through the S.B.G. Pro), but I also mix in some clock-sync'd panning and some delay. Surface goes into Nautilus and Deckard goes into Mimeophon. All mixed together in the Roland 531 mixer. Recorded on iPhone 12 Max through an iRig Pro from 531 line outs."

Livestream | Exploring KeyStep mk2 with Seb

video upload by Arturia

"Wednesday, 12th November 2025 | 5PM CEST

Welcome to the KeyStep mk2 #Livestream

Join Product Manager Seb as we reveal the brand-new KeyStep mk2, the powerful successor to the beloved original KeyStep. Whether you're a producer, performer, or hardware enthusiast, this is your chance to discover how KeyStep mk2 takes your workflow to the next level.

With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools, and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail that made the original a classic, letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever.

What to Expect in the Livestream:
Live demo of KeyStep mk2 features & workflow
Breakdowns of the new creative generative tools
Q&A session with our product specialists
Tips for integrating KeyStep mk2 into your studio or live rig"

KeyStep mk2 | A real-time performance | ARTURIA

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr

_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

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Black Corporation ISE-NIN Voice & Breakout Box Module for Eurorack deeper review

video upload by Knobs & Switches

Previously:

Black Corporation ISE-NIN deeper Review with Roland Jupiter-8 and other piece of Kit! Pt.1

Black Corporation ISE NIN vs. Roland Jupiter-8 deeper comparison Pt.2

"Here is my deeper review about the ISE-NIN Single Voice Module and the Breakout Box for Eurorack. A Single analog Voice of the BC ISE-NIN Polyphonic, which is inspired by the Roland Jupiter-8. Together with a Anton's Step Brother, Roland System 500 Modul 510 and 531, Waldorf KB-37, AMSynths 8111 & 8171, Vermona Fourmulator, RYK M185, VPME.DE Quad Drum Voice, Glou Glou Flancher-9, Boss DR-110 and Arturia Keystep Pro."

"For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

CV and Clock Cabes are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

00:00:00​ Intro
00:01:06​ Title Track (Only made with the ISE-NIN Voice incl. Drums)
00:02:11 Epilogue
00:03:26 LFO & VCO MODULATOR
00:08:50 VCO1 & 2
00:13:42 MIX, HPF, VCF & VCA
00:16:32 INTERFACE
00:17:08 ENV 1 & 2
00:22:47 Breakout Box
00:25:54 Patching Examples
00:37:41 Conclusion
00:39:42 Outro (ISE-NIN Voice & VPME.DE QD)

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"

rare birds: Elgam Carousel (with DINSync mod)

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video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"Quick demo of the Elgam Carousel I just serviced and modded by adding external clock and start synchronisation (DIN Sync) and an extra output to have dedicated outputs for drum and accompaniment section.
I used a Roland CR8000 to clock the Carousel but any drum machine / sequencer that uses DIN Sync or send 24ppq pulses will work, like the Arturia Keystep range.
This open a world of possibilities. The second output is quite useful especially in a live situation where you'd want drums and accompaniment parts to have different fx. In the demo the drum part is recorded dry and the accompaniment part goes through a Zoom MS70CDR to have filter delay. (CR8000 goes through the Dynacord VRS23)
Since you can clock the Carousel you can even record seperate arrangement tracks without having to worry about sync issues."

via this eBay listing

"Quite rare italian analog drum machine and accompaniment synth.

Unit was fully serviced and is in perfect working condition:

- every electrolytic capacitors were replaced

- fully calibrated

- an external clock / start sync was added. You can now sync and start the Carousel with any device that send 24ppq clock pulses, like DINSync (used in Roland CR78, CR8000, TR808 etc) or modern devices like Arturia Keystep clock output. If requested I can provide for free a TRS mini jack to DIN cable in order to use with devices that uses that connectors like Arturia. There is a switch to flip from internal to external clock.

- a second audio output was added to solo the drum part. When inserting a jack the drum sound is removed from the main output and goes to that second one, so you have seperate outputs for drum and accompaniment."

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Stromer Mutroniks Electric Bongos

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video upload by Stromer Mutroniks

"Another video of my version of the Mica sonic electric bongos. This time played with an Arturia Keystep Pro."

Follow-up to this post.

New pics in green via this Reverb listing

"My recreation of the Mica-Sonic Electric Bongos.

Here's Soundgas description of the Stromer Bongos:

'A handbuilt analogue recreation of the fabled electronic percussion circuit as used by Madlib and on the legendary recording of Ann Peebles 'I Can't Stand the Rain'.'

These are handbuilt in small batches so expect some inconsistencies with the finish - sonically they're very close to the originals (though all originals vary in tone/timbre now due to component ageing/drift."

Each drum tone has a trim pot inside that's been adjusted so that the oscillator is just below the point of self-oscillation. When triggered, the circuit oscillates at its resonant frequency and rings out like a drum. Pushing in the 'mute' button shortens the decay.

To play these you need something that sends trigger pulses, like a beat- or key-step pro, or a drum machine with trigger outputs. Works with your standard center negative 9 volt adapter (not included)."

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