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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Diosynth Live: A New Companion App for Diosynth


video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

"Diosynth Live is now available for iOS and Android, bringing fast access to your favorite patches, system settings, and MIDI settings directly on your mobile phone.

Find the Diosynth Live app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

0:00 intro
0:28 App organization
1:00 requirements
1:25 connecting to the app
1:40 USB connection
2:17 Bluetooth connection
3:00 Favorites
3:45 Setup tab

Learn more at ashunsoundmachines.com

#Windsynth #EWI #diosynthlive #diosynth #asm #Ashunsoundmachines"

Press release with additional details:

Friday, September 25, 2026

Jessi Kolberg plays "Nimrod" on Cantorum Duo Plus - Sessions from The Gallery


video upload by Kraft Music

"Great deals on the Viscount Cantorum series here:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ca...

Jessi Kolberg visits The Gallery at Kraft Music to perform "Nimrod" from "Enigma Variations" by Sir Edward Elgar (arr by Kenneth Jennings) on the Viscount Cantorum Duo Plus two manual organ.

Viscount Cantorum are portable instruments offering authentic organ performance with an extremely simple to use interface. All sound samples are in stereo and carefully arranged to simulate a real pipe configuration. The instruments are organized in three or four sections: MAN I, MAN II, MAN III (Cantorum Trio only), and PEDAL, which can be played from the keyboard through the "Automatic Pedal" function. Different organ styles are available with independent adjustment of the voices' volume to perfectly suit the organist's needs, while the keyboard is carefully crafted to reproduce the touch of a real pipe organ. The compact but sturdy cabinet is easy to move from the church to the concert hall and back again.

Get more with an exclusive Viscount Cantorum portable classic organ bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you"

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Synthetic Sound Labs Announces Wave Oracle™


Synthesizer module review of the the Wave Oracle video upload by Synthesizer Sound Design

"Synthetic Sound Labs Wave Oracle Model 1910

This video is a review of the 5U / MU multi-function module from Synthetic Sound labs - The Wave Oracle.

The Wave Oracle exists to inspire curiosity about signals—and creativity in what you do with them. Your synthesizer makes voltages, but you usually experience the result through your ears. Wave Oracle adds another way to explore: you can see what is happening while you listen.

Time Index

00:42 Title
00:45 What is the Wave Oracle01:22 What I like about the Wave Oracle
02:56 How I will use the Wave Oracle
03:38 Review of the functions or the Wave Oracle
05:05 Examples
05:08 Understanding Modules Better
05:45 Inverted Envelopes Made Easy
08:26 Examining Harmonics
09:48 Through-Zero FM
10:54 Lissajous figures
12:33 Final Thoughts

** THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY SYNTHETIC SOUND LABS ** they have funded the creation of this video."

Press release follows:


Synthetic Sound Labs announces Wave Oracle™, a multi-function signal visualization and learning instrument designed specifically for modular synthesizers. See and explore your sounds.

Wave Oracle™ combines oscilloscope, XY, spectrum analysis, tuning, metering, audio-responsive visualization and integrated learning functions in a single module. Four signal inputs allow several points in a synthesizer patch to remain connected simultaneously, with channel selection available within applicable modes.

Wave Oracle™ is designed to be easy to learn and use, without requiring a background in electronics or test equipment.

SCOPE
Wave Oracle™ can display signals from oscillators, envelopes, LFOs, modulation and complete voices.

The oscilloscope views these as voltage changing over time, revealing the actual shape and timing of a signal. Laboratory-style adjustable timebases, vertical scaling, positioning and triggering allow visualization and measurement of up to four independent synth signals at once.

XY
Plots two signals against one another to display phase and frequency relationships, modulation and Lissajous figures. XY uses Channels 1 and 2 as its X and Y signal sources.

FFT
Where SCOPE shows voltage over time, Wave Oracle™’s FFT modes reveal frequency content and how it changes over time. Multiple spectrum displays provide different views of fundamentals, harmonics, noise, filter response and the evolving spectral content of complex sounds and complete voices.

Automatic and manual display scaling accommodate signals ranging from individual oscillators to dynamic musical material.

TUNER
Measures frequency and musical pitch for oscillator tuning, matching pitches and checking oscillator tracking.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

VAEMI Releases Its First Plug-in: R2R Ladder for VCV Rack



Press release follows:

"The hardware R2R Ladder Eurorack module is now available as a free virtual module, marking the first release in VAEMI’s expanding software line.

Istanbul, Türkiye – September 2026 – Istanbul-based electronic musical instrument manufacturer VAEMI – Volt Age Electronic Musical Instruments has released its first plug-in and first software product: R2R Ladder for VCV Rack. The new virtual module is a software adaptation of VAEMI’s physical R2R Ladder Eurorack module, preserving the original hardware’s bidirectional architecture and core musical concept. The plug-in is available free of charge through the official VCV Library.

Inspired by the fundamental architecture of an R-2R digital-to-analog converter, R2R Ladder uses eight weighted connections representing eight binary bits. Together, these provide 256 possible binary combinations, opening up a wide range of applications for audio, CV, gates, modulation and waveform processing.

The module can operate in two directions.

Friday, September 18, 2026

Clave Euclidian Drum Machine by Oficina de Sonido


video upload by Oficina de Sonido

CLAVE. Euclidean Drum Machine - Quick Start

video upload by Oficina de Sonido


via Kickstarter

"Clave, Ecuclidean Drum Machine lets you intuitively play rhythmic patterns that complement and syncopate with one another. Prepare your compositions across 16 steps and 8 sample tracks by saving different versions or parts, and refine your performance with the included effects and filter. All in a single, lightweight, and portable unit. It comes with 5 factory-installed drum kits and has space for you to add your own.

It’s based on what’s known as Euclidean Rhythms, which describes the distribution of beat intervals. It sounds complicated, but that’s exactly what makes the system simple. The best part is that you’re not limited to using the automatic distribution system, you can also program it step-by-step, 'XOX' just like any other drum machine.

In our musical quest to create a hybrid sound that blends electronic music with organic rhythms, we have collaborated with percussionists, designed our own synths and drum machines, programmed digital instruments, and even built electromechanical percussions!

This campaign is to introduce our new drum machine to the world; we already have a couple of working prototypes. We need your support to be able to produce the first batch of machines. This is already our fourth project on Kickstarter—we hope we can crowdfund this one, too!"

You can find the user manual here.

P.S. They reached their Kickstarter goal in 24 under hours!

Friday, September 11, 2026

SID SYNTH - Turn Your Commodore 64 Into a Live Synthesizer #C64 ⎍∧∿⩘


video upload by LukHash

"Here is a little demo of SID SYNTH, a software live synthesizer for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 64 Ultimate. V1.0 lands on 6 Nov 2026 as a bonus download with my new album 'Neon Airlines', and it is up for pre-order right now:
💾 https://lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/ne...
Pre-order today and the download link drops straight into your inbox the moment it goes live on release day, so there is no waiting and nothing to chase later. You get the full album with it, and pre-orders genuinely help a release like this land.

⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘⎍∧∿⩘

SID SYNTH is a real-time C64 software synthesizer built for playing live. It sits between two amazing programs, the instant playability of Cynthcart and the deep sound design of SID Wizard. That's the middle ground I've been missing. The ultimate tool for live performance on your favourite computer :)

For those who are interested what's under the hood:

Eight waveforms (4 main+combined ones) across three voices (six with a second SID), an adjustable ADSR with hard-restart retrigger, a multimode filter, and fully customisable PWM with its own rate, depth and sweep shapes. Add vibrato, portamento and tremolo, plus switchable ring mod and hard sync. Seven voice modes take you from full polyphony through fifths and octave stacks to arpeggios you can lock to tempo. Then you play it: live pitch bend, vibrato swells and filter swipes you can freeze and latch mid-note, for real expression and sound design beyond presets.

Build your own banks of instruments across 54 slots, save and load them to disk, and jump between sounds on the fly, so a whole set is under your fingers on stage, with a "Live Lock" to keep a stray key from changing anything mid-song.

Full MIDI in adds assignable CC to use with your DAW or any MIDI hardware, program change to switch patches hands-free, and clock sync to keep the arpeggiator in time with your drum machine or sequencer, plus a tap-tempo that sets the arpeggiator's speed straight from the rhythm you tap, so you can lock the arp to your track by ear in seconds.

Twelve reactive visualizers turn a held note into a show, and dual-SID stereo, blackout-clean recording for the real SID chip and automatic PAL/NTSC tuning finish the picture. 👾"

LukHash - Neon Airlines (Album Preview)

video upload by LukHash

"'Neon Airlines' is your boarding pass to a sonic journey where chiptune, synthwave, and other modern electronic styles fuse into a retro-futuristic adventure. Experience the iconic sounds of the Commodore 64, Amiga, SNES, Mega Drive, and Game Boy, brought into the modern era while staying true to their roots. ✈️🌆👾

💾 Bandcamp exclusive: the download includes a bonus MOD track (Patch It!) made on an original Amiga, plus SID SYNTH (v1.0), a live synthesizer by LukHash that turns a real Commodore 64 / C64 Ultimate into a playable instrument. Explore the sounds of Neon Airlines, then make your own.

👉 https://lukhash.bandcamp.com/album/ne..."

Thursday, September 10, 2026

The Birth of Roland Kayn's Cybernetics


video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

"Between 1966 and 1969 Roland Kayn made three pieces at the Studio di Fonologia at RAI in Milan entitled 'Cybernetics I/II/III'. These pieces were Kayn's first attempts at realizing his concepts of cybernetics using electronics and are a fascinating hint at what is to come later in his career as these ideas get fleshed out even further.

In this video we look at the background of these pieces and walk through the techniques Kayn used for 'Cybernetics III' which more or less involve an automated mixing machine to combine pre-recorded concrete sounds and then cybernetic regulators to influence and make decisions about how the piece evolves.

00:00 Introduction
01:14 Roland Kayn at RAI, Milan
03:02 Cybernetics I-III
05:55 The Making of Cybernetics III
08:27 Kayn's Concrète Experiments
09:53 Patreon Pitch
10:00 Preparing our Sound Sources
12:38 Making an Automatic Switching/Mixing System with Comparators
15:41 Introducing the Cybernetic Element
18:35 High-Frequency Tracker
19:27 Adding Further Elements
22:40 Weird Birdsong...

Support this work on Patreon here: / lasynthesehumaine"

Saturday, September 05, 2026

The M8 Tracker Continues To Blow His Mind // OS 6.6 Release


video upload by EZBOT

"Today I wanted to take a bit of time to explain my deep love for the Dirtywave M8 Tracker while going over the patch notes for the new OS that was released last week. The new OS brings a slew of upgrades to the device in both sound and presentation. Let's check it out and make some tunes."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com

M8 Changelog on github

Makes for an intersting look back on the development history of the M8:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Hack 5.0 | Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø + Evoke


video upload by Sonic Cartography

"What would happen if you connected the MIDI out to the MIDI in of the same synth (a Sonicware Liven, in this case)? Or created a MIDI loop between two synths / Livens? That's what I set out to answer in this video with the Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø and Evoke, and I discovered a whole bunch of tricks and possibilities along the way. Over on my Patreon, I have also released an accompanying set of 26 presets (13 for the Ambient, 13 for the Evoke): / sonicware-liven-166832092

Warning: I did experience a couple of freezes while experimenting with this setup. I don't think there's any risk beyond that, but I'm not 1000% sure about that, and a freeze in and of itself can be aggravating if you haven't saved your work, so please bear all that in mind. A couple more notes below, after the table of contents.

A big thank you to my Patreon super supporters, Maria and Tomasz, and all the other supporters of the channel who made this video possible. Like other videos I make, this video started to be released on my Patreon a little while ago, before being made public on here, so if you'd like early-access to future videos, please consider joining!"

Table of Contents
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - The Setup
3:30 - Creating a Multitimbral Synth
6:19 - Creating an Arp Sequencer (the Basic Way)
8:11 - The More Advanced Way

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Storm Summoner: Turn FX pedals control into a performance


video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Storm Summoner ( https://http://stormsummoner.com/ ) grants full access to effects pedals, enabling real-time control and tweaking with its multitude of sensors and inputs. Thanks to a huge database of pedals, setting it up is quick and easy. There's also an event handling system here that can be exploited musically in several ways.

00:00 demo
00:15 hi, what's this? / disclaimers
01:00 the general idea
01:52 hardware overview
02:42 scenes, settings and user experience
03:39 demo: controlling reverb mix with the circular touch pad
04:22 managing, changing, storing and sending settings per scene
05:15 proximity sensor
06:00 tilt sensor (and examplary setup process on device)
07:53 shake sensor
08:11 ambient light sensor
08:53 actions and streams
10:22 important considerations
10:49 expression pedal input
11:36 event handling (flagging system)
14:20 conclusion

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


"Touch control: 8-zone capacitive wheel, four assignable pads, two assignable buttons, 128 scenes.

No CC tables: Onboard database of MIDI-enabled pedals.

It just works: Automatic TRS Type A/B. Adapters included.

Hand finished: Black walnut enclosure, made in Toronto.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

TR-6oh6 controller demo (MIDI controller for TR-606 upgrade)


video upload by Tubbutec

"Demonstrating the TR-6oh6 parameters of the TR-6oh6 controller
https://tubbutec.de/tr-6oh6-controller/
Clap sound adjustment
CY and OH decay
Flam type
Swing amount
Reslicer performance
Automatic reslicer"

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The Crow Hill Company Announces POCKET STRINGS Plug-in for Free


The Best Strings Plugin Money CAN'T Buy??? video upload by CROW HILL

Press release follows:


The Crow Hill Company announces availability of popular POCKET STRINGS plug-in for free, bringing broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone

EDINBURGH, UK: around a year after its initial launch, not long after the Edinburgh-based enterprise effectively rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce that it has made its popular POCKET STRINGS — styled as a never-tried-before strings plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone by combining live cinematic orchestral recordings of some of the best musicians working in the UK with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — available for free with no strings attached (but pun intended), as of August 6…

Sunday, July 19, 2026

KiCad in 5 minutes: Designing an SMD PCB for my $30 chord sequencer + firmware updates


video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"I finally learned KiCad and with the help of PCB Way https://www.pcbway.com/activity/anniv... or https://pcbway.com/g/4nkLCf , I created an SMD PCB for my $30 chord sequencer, and I added all the features you asked for after the last video on this project. Table of contents:

00:00 short demo
00:07 hello, what's this?
00:58 KiCad design quick walkthough
05:04 a parcel from PCB Way!
06:36 creating some JST adapter cables
07:04 my thoughts on the whole process, and some advice (read those spec sheets!)
08:36 Quick overview: Analyzing chords and using suggested chords
09:43 chord complexity selection
10:05 passing chords
10:43 santanic chords
11:34 rolling chords
12:07 reacting to velocity
12:29 bass: root note
12:44 bass: key root note
13:04 swipe menus
13:23 sending CC data with the ring
14:04 arpeggiator
14:48 user arpeggiator patterns
16:08 chord sequencer + auto chord progression
17:07 multitimbral multitrack demo (Montage M)
17:57 conclusion and where to get

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


Previously:

This $30 chord sequencer adds more Gospel to your music #synth #midicontroller

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"I built a nifty little MIDI device that might help you find some interesting new chord progressions. This runs on a 1.28" CrowPanel by ELECROW ( https://tidd.ly/49pImPW , or the new 1.46" version https://tidd.ly/4u51ZEi ) for roughly $30. Table of contents:

00:00 hi, what's this? + quick demo
00:40 sponsored by ELECROW
01:05 hardware needed
02:01 Yes, I came up with the firmware, but that's not important here
02:44 you'll need an external sound source #synthesizer and set it to local mode
03:15 you can play on the device itself or on a midi keyboard
03:28 basic usage
03:49 emotional chords!
04:41 ... or not
05:05 chord analyzer
05:52 passing chords
06:33 bass (chord root + key root)
07:23 this channel needs you support
07:48 trigger key changes (some music theory)
09:15 functional chords, related keys and chromatic/altered chords
09:53 chord sequencer
10:44 flip the screen
11:13 disarm the passing chord function
11:19 some interesting details (automatic voicing, slightly random velocity and more)
12:19 playing "chord melodies" and throwing some "emotional chords" in (proof of practicability)
12:45 using the device to create chord progressions in other sequencers
13:02 a short improvisation (left hand: chord machine, right hand: keyboard)
14:16 conclusion, and some more ideas (and why I need your help)"

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Diving deep into Doppler by Jasmine & Olive Trees, a Eurorack module that makes drums from any sound


video upload by Perceptes and Jasmine & Olive Trees

"In this video, we'll be diving deep into Doppler, a new Eurorack module from Jasmine & Olive Trees that can turn any sound source into a drum! Doppler also has an amazing new mechanism for changing firmware by simply placing an overlay panel on top of the module."

00:00 Meet Doppler 01:13 Patch previews 01:56 Automatic firmware switching 04:28 Module overview 06:18 Noise output 07:09 Kick drum sounds 09:16 Mod control 09:40 Chord mode 11:14 Doppler mode 12:13 FM mode 13:53 LPG (low pass gate) mode 14:57 Snare drum sounds 15:24 Hi-hat sounds 15:39 FM tom sounds 16:13 Chaotic textures 16:36 Full beat with Traffic 20:07 Glitchy percussion 22:49 Different transient sources 26:16 Speech sample as body input 29:44 Chord progression 32:52 Doppler jam



Includes Door, Rubin and Lichen overlays for free, the firmware is automatically swapped when placing an overlay on top of the modul.

Any sound source becomes percussion.

Feed an oscillator, a sample, or any audio signal into Doppler. It shapes it into a kick, a snare, a hi-hat, a percussion, or something else.

It morphs anything into everything. The best friend for Traffic & Prio.

All the processing moves across a continuous spectrum: from a clean signal, to a pitch envelope, into FM modulation for complex percussive textures.

Built on top of our J&OT DSP platform. Future family firmwares can be swapped for free using a simple USB cable and our J&OT web tool, no extra hardware required.

Highlights

Doppler kick engine: delay-line pitch sweep, five depths from –1 to –3 octaves

Harmonic FM: modulator tracks the spectral peak of your input, plus cross-mod chaos at the top

13 chord voicings: major, minor, sus, 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths via four pitch-shifted taps

Two inputs: Body (main signal) and Trans (transient channel with auto-tuned band-pass)

VCA / LPG modes: toggle via long-press, saved to memory

Independent noise output: dust oscillator whose density tracks input character

CV: on Attack, Decay, Mod, Amount

Smart Attack: noise decay to the left, or long swell to the right, all on one knob

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

DUAL LOOPABLE RANDOM VOLTAGE GENERATOR | TEIA Synthesizers DriftLog


video upload by DANIELE

"TEIA Synthesizers DriftLog is a dual-channel random voltage generator that transforms chaos into playable modulation. Generate, loop, lock and sculpt evolving CV with controllable slope, shape, probability and clock-synced randomness!"

0:00 Intro 0:30 Waves A and B 0:45 Clock and range switch 1:43 Shift button 1:58 Probability 2:18 Swing 2:41 Level 3:01 Offset B 3:31 Slope 3:52 Slope switch 4:09 Shape knob and switch 5:39 Loop, start and length 6:16 Reset 6:49 Lock 7:23 Logic A and B 7:57 Save 8:16 First patch 9:45 Second patch 10:50 Third patch"


"The DriftLog from Teia Synthesizers is a dual-channel random voltage generator designed to generate, capture, and reshape random voltages in real time. he two channels—A and B—produce independent voltages, but share a set of shaping controls, namely Slope for morphing between stepped and smooth voltages and Shape for sculpting the curvature of the voltages. There's also a 3-position switch that changes the range of the Shape control from Arc to Peak, Exponential rise to exponential fall, and Bezier ease in to ease out. Each channel can be switched into Loop mode, which allows it to record and replay a selectable portion of its random history using dedicated Start and Length controls.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

knob.monster: A Browser-Native Cloud SysEx Librarian for Vintage Synths



via https://knob.monster

"knob.monster is a modern, zero-driver web application designed to backup, edit, and organize patches on vintage hardware synthesizers directly from a web browser. Leveraging the Web MIDI API, the platform eliminates the need for legacy desktop software, custom USB-MIDI drivers, or manual command-line SysEx utilities.

Key Features:

Zero Installation: Runs directly in any Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Opera).

Instant Cloud Backup: Safely store your custom patch banks in a secure cloud vault.

Automatic Parsing: Upload SysEx files to instantly view, rename, and sort individual patches inside the bank.

Supported Hardware: Launching with full support for the Yamaha DX7, Roland Juno-106, and Korg M1, with Casio CZ, Prophet-5, and Matrix-1000 in active beta."

New M‑VAVE FM‑1 Mini FM Synthesizer


video uploads by M-VAVE

Playlist:

1. M-VAVE New Product Release--FM-1
2. M-VAVE FM-1 Sound Import Tutorial
3. M-VAVE FM-1 Firmware (V09) Feature Overview & Upgrade Installation Tutorial Synthesizer: FM-1

FM-1 Features:
● Built-in speaker: No external speakers needed, turn on and play instantly, your stage anytime, anywhere.
● Built-in arpeggio: Rich rhythmic layers, giving you endless possibilities for musical performance.
● Built-in sequencer: Supports saving 16 preset sequences.
● Built-in 6-band integrated effects chain.
● Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with power indicator: Ready to use anytime, anywhere – on the street, in a cafe, or in your bedroom.
● Built-in 145-parameter FM tone editing system: Supports importing original DX7 SysEx tone files, and batch loading of single tones and entire tone sets.
● Built-in sound source: This device features a built-in sound source (FM synthesizer engine) that emulates the classic Yamaha DX-7 FM synthesizer, fully replicating 6 operators and 32 algorithms.
● BT audio function: Wirelessly stream backing tracks from your mobile phone to the FM-1 for improvisation using the built-in speakers or headphones.
● 27-key silicone keyboard, covering two octaves, offering a supple touch and rapid rebound for a comfortable playing experience.
● 1.54-inch color display screen, providing real-time display of tone, parameters, and spectrum information.
● Backlit silicone buttons for silent operation and sensitive feedback.
● 7 sets of 360-degree rotary encoders for precise and intuitive control.
● 12 function keys for one-touch access to core functions.
● OCT± octave/transposition switch, covering the full range even on narrow keys.
● 3.5mm headphone jack with automatic speaker mute when headphones are plugged in, ensuring undisturbed creative work and immersive monitoring of every detail of the tone.
● 3.5mm MIDI input jack for supporting external MIDI device control.
● USB-C interface: USB Audio + USB MIDI composite device, automatically recognized upon connection to a computer.

user video:

M‑VAVE FM‑1 Review & Sound Demo – Fun Pocket FM Synth

video upload by dongchannel

"How does this under‑$70 FM synthesizer perform? Check out this video for a full feature walkthrough, sound demos, and my honest thoughts.

I first spotted the M‑VAVE FM‑1 at this year's Guangzhou Musical Instrument Fair, and picked one up shortly after for about 300 RMB (around $60). The packaging is minimal, the unit itself is compact (16×9 cm), yet it packs everything you'd need. Connectivity is surprisingly generous, with both wired and wireless MIDI and audio support – really well‑equipped for its size.

Inside, you get a 6‑operator FM engine, essentially a recreation of a classic 1980s Japanese synth. It comes with 128 preset sounds, plus an effects chain, a 16‑step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and deeper editing tools. Pair it with an external MIDI keyboard and the playability expands even further.

Are there minor software quirks? Sure. But at this price, they're hardly worth mentioning. Compared to other portable sound gadgets in its class, the FM‑1 is just plain fun. And for the money, the build quality and feature set far exceeded my expectations."

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Fibrillomicina (Instrumental version). Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder


video upload by Davide Micheli

"This is the instrumental version of the song 'Fibrillomicina.'
I love electronic music and compose and produce it in my studio.
I love both vintage and modern electronic instruments. In this song, I used modern synthesizers.

--The instruments I used are:
--GRP-A4 synthesizer for the automatic bass
--GRP synthesizer vocoder V22 for robotic voice part
--Moog VoyagerXL for solist part
--Oberheim OBX-8 for solist and pad parts
--Waldorf Quantum for solist part
--Nord Grand for piano part
--Solina String Machine for pad
--Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 for hypnotic percussions
--ANTELOPE Orion 32+ Gen 3 as audio interface
--SOLID STATE LOGIC Sigma Delta for summing all analog audio traces
--Steinberg Cubase 15 as DAW and Wave lab 13 for final mastering

Enjoy the song!
This is a pre-release. The official release is on the 26 of June on the main web platforms of music distribution. The release page will be: https://music.imusician.pro/a/1cGcLeZq"

Fibrillomicina (Voice version) Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

GreyScale - KOSMOS2


video uploads by plantssystem



https://github.com/plantssystem/KOSMOS2

"PlantsSystem has released 'KOSMOS2 – Pico2 Edition,' a new version featuring the PRA32-U2/M synth engine.

This version ports KOSMOS2's 4-part generative architecture to the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (RP2350), achieving stable real-time synthesis through a multi-core DSP, I2S audio, and independent sound engines for each part.

Key Features of KOSMOS2 Pico2 Edition:
- **4 independent generative parts** (Melody / Bass / Chords / Sequence)
- **PRA32-U2/M engine running on Core 1** with stable 44.1kHz I2S output
- **Real-time control via TouchOSC or external MIDI**
- **Automatic generation of scales, chords, arpeggios, and patterns**
- **Color-coded note visualization** integrated with the hardware UI
- **Fully deterministic generative behavior** with per-part randomization
- **Optimized for the RP2350**, delivering improved DSP headroom and stable multi-synth operation

This release marks the first fully stable port of KOSMOS2 to the Pico 2 platform, incorporating fixes for RP2350 DSP initialization behavior and optimizations for the PRA32-U2/M process loop timing.

KOSMOS2 Pico2 Edition is released for integration into custom hardware builds."

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Alan Instruments SpaceDrum



See it in BoBeats SUPERBOOTH favorites at 11:34.

via Alan Instruments

Combining generative beat-making
with real-time audio reactivity,
SpaceDrum is a rhythmic revelation.

It’s an endless idea machine,
an inspiring rhythm instrument,
and the ultimate jam companion.

Built to last a lifetime
in the studio and on stage,
SpaceDrum is handmade
by musicians in Chicago.

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