Classic House on Hardware (TR-909, Dreadbox, Nymphes) // Cirklon Demo and Tutorial

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Making a Live Jam using 2 dreadbox synths and a drum machine sequenced by the sequentix Cirklon

In this video, we dive deep into the legendary Sequentix Cirklon sequencer and show how to build a classic house track on hardware step by step. From programming kicks, bass, and synths to using advanced Cirklon features like probability, accumulators, and aux events, you’ll see how to create a live jammable house groove with real gear.

Gear Used in This Demo
Sequentix Cirklon Sequencer
Roland TR-909 (drums)
Dreadbox Nymphes & Nyx (synths)
OTO BIM delay
Arturia Keystep (for note input)

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
How to set up the Cirklon with multiple hardware instruments
Creating patterns, muting parts, and arranging sections
Using probability & fills for dynamic grooves
Deep-dive into exotic Cirklon functions (accumulator, aux events)
Building a classic house track for live jamming"

Sunday Session Jam 01 🎹🎹🎹 #electronicmusic #synthesizer #shorts

video upload by Luke Million

"I’m thinking about starting a fun new video series where I create jams in my studio on Sunday afternoons.

Today I’ve set up my Arturia KeyStep Pro, ARP 2600M, Moog Matriarch and Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984.

The KeyStep sends midi clock to the DrumBrute and sequences the ARP2600M. And the Matriarch is dialled in for some tweaking!

Sunday arvo’s do have a vibe and are perfect for music creation with no distractions 😊"

Ksoloti Gills Synthesizer Demos

video uploads by TailBiterz Synthesizers

You can find details on the Ksoloti Gills in this previous post.

Playlist:

1. Ksoloti Gills POLYSAW Jam L | 090825 |🎶🔌🎹 | #synthesizer #electronicmusic #dawless #ksoloti

Trying out a Ksoloti Gills synth with a POLYSAW Patch.
The Ksoloti Gills is a re-programable synth, that can also be programmed as an effects processor, looper, CV controller, etc etc.
Haven't used this in a while. The build video is also on my channel somewhere. Linked to longform that is linked to this.

Also uses......
Novation Peak
Volca Drum
Electribe 2S
Arturia Keystep 37

2. Ksoloti Gills POLYSAW Synth 1 |🎶🔌🎹 |

Trying out a Ksoloti Gills synth with a POLYSAW Patch. The Ksoloti Gills is a re-programable synth, that can also be programmed as an effects processor, looper, CV controller, etc etc.

3. Ksoloti Gills POLYSAW Synth 2 |🎶🔌🎹 |

Trying out a Ksoloti Gills synth with a POLYSAW Patch. The Ksoloti Gills is a re-programable synth, that can also be programmed as an effects processor, looper, CV controller, etc etc.

Unity ♥️ (LXR 02 + Boum // Nymphes + S 1 + Timeline // Moog Minitaur // Streichfett // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Hardware used

// DRUMS
Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02 v1.7 (digital drum machine an integrated sequencer, 6 different instruments) + Oto Machines Boum (full analog stereo warming unit)

// ARP
Dreadbox Nymphes through Roland S-1 through Strymon Timeline delay

// BASS:
Moog Minitaur (analog mono synth)

// STRINGS Waldorf Streichfett (Digital string synth with dual sound engine: 128-voice string section and 8-voice solo section)

// SEQUENCER Arturia Keystep Pro sequencing all the instruments (including the DRUMS of the LXR-02)

Recorded in one shot and mixed in Ableton Live."

Arturia KeyStep Pro w/ Red & Yellow Oversynth Overlay

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

via this Reverb listing

"Works great just too much gear trying to focus on. comes in original box with oversynth overlay which is very handy."

Lux 🔆 (Erica Synths LXR-02 + Oto Boum Compressor // Ableton Move 1.5 // Arturia Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"2 minutes, no warning! 🥳
In this video, I really wanted to make use of the 1.5 new features of the Ableton Move like sequencing the different tracks of the Move from another sequencer (Keystep Pro here) and its new Auto Filter effect 🤩 (I was really waiting for these 2 updates!).

So the track starts with DRUMS played and sequenced by the LXR-02, through the Oto Machines Boum stereo analog compressor.
I then introduce the Move by opening the new Auto Filter effect.
The Move is playing some secondary percussions (Track 1), the BASS (Track 2, sequenced by Track 2 of the Keystep Pro), the ARP (Track 3 of the Move, sequenced by Track 3 of the Keystep Pro) and the CHORDS (Track 4 of the Move, sequenced by Track 4 of the Keystep Pro).

So with this setup, I was able to transpose in real-time the instruments played by the Move 😃

Hardware used *

// DRUMS
Erica Synths x Sonic Potions LXR-02 v1.7 (digital drum machine an integrated sequencer, 6 different instruments) + Oto Machines Boum (full analog stereo warming unit)

// BASS, CHORDS, ARP, secondary DRUMS
Ableton Move v1.5

// SEQUENCER
Arturia Keystep Pro"

Liminal Patch 008 : Ambient Eurorack Modular Exploration

video upload by Botched Creative

"Creaturae Imaginis is a slow-burning descent into tone, texture, and atmosphere—12 minutes of ambient analog synthesis, layered with subtle generative elements. Recorded live to multitrack, each voice was captured in isolation, allowing for extensive post-processing and detailed mixing. The result is a piece that blurs the line between raw performance and sculpted sound design—a meditation on presence, process, and the strange beauty of voltage in motion.

Main Synths:
Forge TME Vhikk X, Maneco Labs Grone 2 Dark Drone Machine, Moog Mother 32, Moog Matriarch, Archea Loki, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux.

Sequencer:
Arturia KeyStep Pro

Processors:
Make Noise Maths, Happy Nerding 3x Mia, ALM Pam's Pro Workout, Xaoc Devices Zadar, Xoac Timiszoara, Expert Sleepers ES-9, Intellijel Quadratt, Thorn Audio VC LFO, Maneco Labs Clusterverb, Maneco Labs Filter Eko, Animal Factory Vivisect, After Later Audio Cloaks,

Post-Processing:
Walrus Audio Fable, OBNE Darkstar, Meris Mercury X, Meris Mercury 7, Meris Polymoon, Meris LVX, Boss RE-20, Chase Bliss Mood, Chase Bliss Generation Loss, Strymon Timeline, Strymon Big Sky, Abelton Live (tracking), Motu Digital Performer (mixing), Kush Audio, Slate Digital, Valhalla DSP, Waves plugins.

Enjoy the in-between world."

Confrontation / #analogsynthesizer session #soundscape #retrosound

video upload by RandomVoltage

"The idea here was to connect and play three mono Synthesizer together to achieve a big soundscape with different timbre…
I quickly realised a few problems:
Biggest issue is my ability to play in the first place 😆
Timming and velocity feel much better when not recording though

Well after several times trying to record a couple minutes that’s best i came up with before abounding this patch

Definitely will keep practising

Setup

#arturia #keystep connected to cv/gate or midi to
#arp2600 #moogmother32 #moogsubharmonicon

Arp2600 - 3 OSC Bass drone
Subharmonicon - Pad Sound
Mother32 - Lead voice (still able to play notes only with mother keys or transpose)"

Introducing Monumatic - Polyphonic Synthesizer Module by Knobula

video upload by knobula

"An introduction to the sounds and features of our new synth voice module for eurorack.

• 16 oscillator Modes
• 6 Filter types
• 8 voices
• 24 bit stereo reverb
• 8 Chord Memories
• 4 CV inputs ( 2 assignable to anything)
• Adaptive intonation
• 12 hp

In this video we demonstrate Monumatic's capabilities alongside other modules and controllers, these include;
Intuitive Instruments Exquis
Knobula Chord Pilot
Knobula Echo Cinematic
Knobula Kickain
Endorphins Queen of Pentacles
Jasmine and Olives Water
Bela Gliss
Arturia Keystep"

Knobula Monumatic Synth Demo (no talking): 18 Patches

video upload by Limbic Bits

Monumatic is a fully polyphonic 8-voice synthesizer and a monophonic synthesizer packed into a compact 12HP Eurorack module.

It features16 selectable oscillator modes to provide a diverse range of both classic and futuristic tone generation using exclusively virtual analog algorithms.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Inception with GRP A4

video upload by coyotesynth

"Inception inspired cover by GRP A4.

With Strymon Timeline FX and Arturia Keystep."

'Two Voices' Track recording with AJH Synth MiniMod Eurorack system

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"This was a real-time recording using a 3-VCO, 2 VCF modular system divided into 2 analogue synth voices. I used this system to record 5 tracks for a Bandcamp album, as performances without any overdubbing, yet using a modest amount of modules and gear:



The AJH SYNTH MiniMod system is an authentic recreation of the early R.A. Moog version of the Minimoog synthesiser, whilst some of the other other modules are also based on classic vintage synths. Because of this they can easily fill up a sound space with big, rich and characterful tones. This made them the ideal choice for a recording such as this. Without consciously setting out to do so, this particular track was more inspired by Arvo Pärt and the late Henryk Górecki than anything else.

Modules used:
Vintage Transistor Core VCO x3
Transistor Ladder Filter
Contour Generators
Discrete Cascaded VCA x2
Ring SM
Wave Swarm
Gemini 2412 (dual SEM filter)
Muting Mixer & VCA
Precision Voltages

Controllers:
Arturia Keystep 32
Doepfer Dark Time sequencer

Video & Performance by @DreamsOfWires"

Yamaha GS-2, CE-20 & CE-25 FM Synthesizer deeper review incl. interview excerpts with Reinhold Heil

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is now, corresponding to the full interview with Reinhold Heil, the deeper review about the pre-DX era with the Yamaha GS-2, the CE-20 and CE-25. All 4 Operator FM Synthesizer with excerpts from the knobs & nerds interview from 10.01.2025
Thanks again to Reinhold for his time and kindness.
The title track was completely made with only the GS-2 including the Drums!
further used equipment: Yamaha RX-7 & DX-21, Korg Drumlogue & Opsix, ISE-NIN, Simmons Trixer II, Behringer RD-8, Arturia Keystep Pro and a bunch of Pedals

https://de.yamaha.com/de/products/con...

complete interview: • Knobs & Nerds Interview with Reinhold... [posted here]

Reinhold´s site: https://reinholdheil.com/

New Solo Album: / freiheit-geilheit-m%c3%a4nnlichkeit

SPLIFF: https://spliffband.com/

Cosa Rosa Track with the use of the GS-2 and the CE-20: • Cosa Rosa - Bebop Ex Machina | 1983

https://synthark.com/Vintage/Synths.html"

Elka Synthex/Jen Syntar GS3000 - Tribute to Mario Maggi Synthesizers (feat. Korg DDD1) - LiveJam

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Elka Synthex (1981) polyphonic synthesizer, the Beast and the Best of the Italian Machine!
Jen Syntar GS3000 (1978) 2 oscillators guitar synthesizer (this mine with Midi retrofit by Mirco Trentin)
Korg DDD1 kick drum, claps and hi-hats
Alesis Alex reverb
Arturia Keystep sequence to midi-in retrofit of Jen Syntar
Korg DDD1 control midi-clock of Arturia Keystep
Korg DDD1 hi-hats assigne to trigger-out to control the sync-in of 2 tracks Synthex on-board sequencer
This is a wonderful link dedicate to Mario Maggi:
https://www.classic2vintage.com/perso..."

Mega Man X CHILL PENGUIN (Synth Cover)

video upload by Jeff Black

"Hi, my name is Jeff Black and I'm the keyboardist for the Intergalactic Power Metal band GLYPH. The Mega Man X series has some of my favorite music ever written--pure nostalgic bliss. Enjoy this modern take on CHILL PENGUIN using some analog synths in my home studio.

GEAR:
Oberheim TEO-5 (leads, arpeggios)
Sequential Prophet 6 (brass/strings pads)
Dreadbox Erebus monosynth (bass)
Alesis SR-16 drum machine
Arturia Keystep Pro (Sequencing)
GFI System Specular Tempus reverb/delay
RME Fireface UFX1 Interface

Mixed using Baby Audio, SSL, Brainworx and Isotope plugins."

Last Pill 💊 (Nymphes + Deco2 // S1 + H90 // Drumbrute Impact + H90 + Pill // Keystep Pro)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Here's a long video to end 2024 on a high note! 😁 If you want to skip the 'build from scratch', you can jump to 2:00 😉

3 instruments were used for this track:
The Dreadbox Nymphes for the CHORDS and LEAD
The Roland S-1 for the BASS
The Arturia Drumbrute Impact (DBI) for the DRUMS
With everything sequenced by the Arturia Keystep Pro (KSP).

1- The video starts with me recording in STEP mode 3 CHORDS, and setting the pattern's length to 3 steps (Track 3 of the KSP).
2- I then record 2 notes for a 3-step pattern for the BASS (Track 2 of the KSP).
3- I quickly switch to the DRUM pattern recording (Track 1 of the KSP), where I used some of the nice features of the KSP's sequencer (Time Shift, Randomness)
4- For the live performance, it's mainly me transposing in real-time on the KSP and playing with the sound parameters of the 3 instruments (Cutoff, Decay, Reverb etc.).

0:01 Recording the different parts
1:51 Build
2:06 Drop
2:36 Looper break
3:13 Full decay on the KICK
3:25 Opening the decay on the OPEN HIHAT
4:05 Outro"

Motor Synth MkII and Synthstrom Deluge | downtempo synth performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed entirely on hardware.

Full disclosure: Walrus sent me along the R1 MkII for free. I'm a big fan of their Slöer pedal and also really like the Meraki (both of which I bought with my own money), so I was happy to give the R1 MkII a spin. It's a decent workhorse pedal with full stereo, some cool algorithms (including a sort of granular-delay-reverb thing), and an easy interface. I think the Slöer is still the better pedal if you're choosing based on character/personality, but if you need versatility and a small footprint, the R1 MkII might be for you. I look forward to exploring it more!

Once again, the incredible Miles Away leant me some of his gear to try out. This time, it's the Motor Synth MkII. It's hard to justify at the price point and with a technology that is less known in terms of longevity, and it certainly has some quirks that won't be for some. But man alive, the Motor Synth sounds absolutely incredible: warbly, rich, binaural, capable of mellow lofi ambient all the way up to overdriven bananas cyberpunk. It's incredible.

Check out Miles Away's exploration of the Motor Synth MkII here, and be sure to check out the second jam (heavy industrial electro): • Is This The Most Unique Synth EVER???... [posted here]

Here, I leveraged the mellower side of the Motor Synth and paired it with the Deluge, which is a natural fit in terms of complementary sounds. The R1 MkII was the reverb on the Motor Synth and also was a perfect fit; there's something about the R1's algorithms that makes the good for fitting in a mix. And to glue the Deluge sound together and add a little more personality, I added the Chroma Console doing saturation, doubling, delay, and tape.

Thanks for listening.

Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth MkII into Walrus R1 MkII - Main synth, played on keyboard, with reverb
Arturia KeyStep 37 - keyboard for Motor Synth
Synthstrom Deluge into Hologram Chroma Console - drums, bass, synths

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Gem DSK8 - Korg Monotron Delay - Arturia Keystep sequence (no line audio)

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Arturia Keystep sequence on Gem DSK8 thru Korg Monotron Delay"

Steelphon S900 sequence Live Jam

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

Steelphon S900 sequence by Arturia Keystep
Drum on Volca Sample
Viscount EFX1000 Reverb
Montarbo DREV 128 Delay

'Creepy Soundtrack 15' - Yamaha CS-15 + Arturia Keystep 2 Voice,1 Synth Jam

video upload by DreamsOfWires

"The Yamaha CS-15 has two complete synth voices, so here I'm using the Hz/Volts mode of the ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ Keystep to control one voice, and the synth keyboard to control the other. This time I'm channeling my affection for 70s/80s horror movie soundtracks (again), particulary John Carpenter, although I've missed Halloween by a few days.
Using the two voices independently reduces the sonic possibilities of the synth, and they share a single audio output, but it can be quite fun to see what can be squeezed out of a single vintage synth of the 1970's.
As a single monophonic synth the CS-15 is very unique and surprisingly flexible, as it has two of almost everything (2x VCO, multi-mode VCF, ADSR, VCA), but only one LFO, and the otherwise independent voices (both of which have their own CV & Gate inputs) are both routed to the same audio outputs (high & low), which is a bit of a bummer.
Anyway, I don't suppose it was intended to replace two single oscillator monosynths, and this is from the late 70's, so it's a pretty killer design when viewed in context. I can imagine it being super-useful in a minimal, early synthpop band on a budget."

Find my music at: https://tomorrowthecure.bandcamp.com

"Dream of the Mystic Mist" live synth jam w Perkons, Keystep Pro, Take 5, Plaits, Atlantis, XPO

video upload by Tim Grogan

"Synth jam from 10-22-24, performed and recorded live into Pro Tools with no overdubs.

I'm sort of pulsating all around my rig and just full of joy and possibilities performing this. I get swept away quite honestly and just in the moment with the tones and sequences I've set up. 3 basic scenes in this one but lots of variations and options within each one.

Still getting to know the #ericasynths Perkons and I'm really enjoying the sounds and the workflow of it. I'm using the direct outs for each of the 4 voices to record them individually for mix control and adding a touch of reverb and delay (plug-ins) to a couple of the voices.

Main sequence from #arturia Keystep Pro playing the #intellijel Atlantis complete synth voice and a counter sequence playing the #mutableinstruments Plaits. I'm using a #sequentialcircuits Take 5 to manually play a pad created by ‪@GEOSynths‬ called Exodus, with a couple of small tweaks.

I'm also using a #makenoisemusic XPO through their QPAS filter, then through a #4ms dual envelope/filter and finally processed through a #qubitelectronix Nautilus for some cool delay fx.

This jam opens with a sample on the Morphagene I made by recording a little short cue I made in Pro Tools using Arturia Pigments, then recorded that as a splice into Morphagene and triggering its playback from the Keystep Pro."