Samuel Smoky Purple - live set at In_Synk Rev.5 14/12/2025

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"[Live Performance Video]
Samuel Smoky Purple - live set
Event:In_Synk Rev.5
Venue:DOGENZAKA CHURCH
Date:14/12/2025

[Event organizer]
In_Synk
/ @in_synk

[VJ]
Dash
yumioooo

[equipment]
Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth Explorer 888
Elektron Digitone
BASTL INSTRUMENTS Kastle 2 Alchemist
Chase Bliss MOOD MKII
Modular Synth (Noise Engineering , BASTL INSTRUMENTS , RYK Modular and Five 12 etc.)
Reloop Mixtour Pro
MOTU Ultralite Mk5
Ableton Live 12
_____________________________________________________________
Samuel Smoky Purple"

Roland TR-1000 and eurorack | Hypnotic dance

video upload by Jay Hosking

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Buy the album here: https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com

This is a set of live, improvised dance music performed on a eurorack skiff with the Roland TR-1000. The TR-1000 provides most of the drums, and the eurorack does everything else.

00:00 - Archaios
07:33 - Elan vital
13:42 - Magnetic sleep
21:58 - Entelechy

I'm really happy with how this set turned out, and will probably try the setup again. I'd also love to give it a shot in a live environment, with actual humans dancing.

Eurorack modules:
Noise Engineering Zularic Repetitor - Gates (rhythms)
Noise Engineering Gamut Repetitor - Pitch (notes)
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's New Workout - Synchronization, modulation, and LFOs
Forge.TME Vhikk X - Drone
Frequency Central Product - Bass
Mutable Instruments Rings - String synth
Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio - Reverb for Rings
Eowave Domino - Subtractive synth
Happy Nerding FX Aid XL - Delay for Domino
Bastl Citadel Wave Bard - Percussion
Bastl Citadel FX Wizard - Glitchy effects for Wave Bard
Qu-Bit Nautilus - Delay (on a send)
Befaco STMix - Send mixer for Nautilus
Intellijel Mixer 1U - Mixer out for Product and Domino
Intelljel Headphones 1U - Mixer out for Rings"

Bastl Introduces CITADEL Alchemist Eurorack Module

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Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

Playlist:

1. CITADEL ALCHEMIST & Kastle 2+Citadel DIY Kits & more NEWS from Bastl!

We built a fantasy world of magical music machines with the FX Wizard multi-effect, the Wave Bard sample player and the Alchemist synth that live in battery powered Kastle 2 format and the Citadel eurorack version. We are excited to not only announce the late arrival of the Citadel Alchemist Eurorack module to the party, but to let everyone know that all the instruments are now available as DIY kits and that we are partially open-sourcing it so the world we started could be expanded by many others."

2. Bastl CITADEL Alchemist - All Synth Modes preview

"A complete preview of Alchemist's Synth Modes with a quick preview of the Dual FX and a small jam."

Chapters:
00:00 Filter
00:44 FM
01:32 Supersaw
02:25 Hypersine
03:24 GlitchNoise
03:41 Dual FX
04:27 Small Jam and patching

3. Hello Alchemist ! Bastl Citadel synth engine rave to experimental - Stazma and Bastl Instruments

Alchemist is now EURORACK... into the CITADEL!!!!!
So here we go checking out how this synth engine will play out with his other citadel friend the Wave Bard in breakbeat torture mode.
Also a cool oportunity to play around the Diktaat from Mzourack to trigger both units in a performative way.

Citadel Alchemist is a patchable hybrid-synthesis based eurorack module that empowers you in discovering melodies and even harmonies despite being monophonic.
Patch programmable sequencing via the control signals into the two PITCH MOD inputs opens up a world of melodic inspiration beyond classic arpeggios while staying in your preferred SCALE.

5 synthesis modes
The Alchemist has a carefully tuned wide timbral range spanning across 5 synthesis modes (FILTER, FM, HYPERSINE, SUPERSAW and GLITCHNOISE) accessed by main TIMBRE sweep that is refined by the RATIO control.

The ENV macro knob affects different parts of the synth and sequencing engine to maximize musicality and it even lets you continually morph between the synthesis modes and access truly unique sounds.
The timbral palette is further extended by the dual FX section which offers either a wide delay that will smear the arpeggios into echoed harmonies or a chorus-flanger-distortion-combfilter macro custom tuned for each synth mode.
You can also access gliding rubber textures with the PITCH SLIDE macro that applies pitch envelope and portamento.
You can customize its rhythms and scales with the web-based editor.
Modulate anything
All main parameters can be modulated and tightly sequenced by the surprisingly powerful CV and GATE pattern generator. Create groovy off-grid beats using the built-in LFO, which can be synced, reset, or left to run freely.

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Mutable Freaks

video uploads by Ebotronix

Mutable Instruments ,Braids, Ripples,Veils, Clouds, Shades, MidiPal,
Peaks, µYarns, Ornament and Crimes,
Arturia, Micro Freak, Mini Freak,
Elektron Tonverk,
Doepfer ,3x, R2m,
Strymon Cloudburst,
Bastl Bestie,
Bhairav Scale,
16.01.2026
video# 2599

Elektron Tonverk Gasen

video upload by Ebotronix

Elektron Tonverk, Digitakt,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Waldorf Iridium,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Cloudburst,
Bastl Bestie,
11.01.2026
video# 2598

Festival of Modular 2026 Tokyo Official Digest Video

video upload by Tokyo Festival of Modular

Festival of Modular 2025 Tokyo

NOVEMBER 23 (Sun) & 24 (Mon)
AT ORD. ＆ ZAspace, Daikanyama

Live Acts from China:
tamiX / THESSIAN (Modular Commune)

Live Acts from South Korea:
OYKNI / Lim Yong JU / Noddy Woo

Live Acts from Taiwan:
MADZINE / weiii

Live Acts from Spain:
espinoza / Alpha Decay

Live Acts from Czech Republic:
Václav from BASTL INSTRUMENTS

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JMT Synth DNVO-1A - Beatsville Edition w/ Original Box

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via this Reverb listing

"This tabletop noise synth has been used only a few times for specific recordings and remains in
perfect physical and working condition. The item pictured is the actual item you will receive.

Beatsville (Japan) Exclusive Model

Beatsville description (Japanese to English Translation)

JMTSYNTH, known for its popular creative noise drone synths, has released the DNVO-1a , offering even more flexibility and excellent integration with modular synths! This exclusive Beatsville model features a white acrylic panel and an additional Gate In jack, adding a touch of glamour. It's modulated by the voltage control of a BASTL INSTRUMENTS modular. Five modulation options are applied to the main VCO, which is then output via a brutal noise filter. Each sub-oscillator, SUB1 through SUB3, has its own on/off switch, is set to a different frequency range, and the modulation frequency can be adjusted with a knob. Each one distorts the sound intensely, creating a deluge of organic noise. Additionally, the NOISE knob allows you to apply noise modulation to the main VCO, adjusting the peak point with the knob. The fifth modulator is the WAVE GENERATOR, which can be enabled with the WAVE ON switch. The "WAVE GENERATOR" allows you to adjust the frequency with the WAVE LEVEL knob, while the ATTACK and RELEASE knobs, trigger switch, and Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 knobs allow you to create periodic, rhythmic vibrato and pitch bend. Random, rhythmic bends and long-period ups and downs can also be freely adjusted. This is a very practical technique, as it can be combined with noisy sounds to create noise synth sounds that add rhythmic elements without becoming monotonous. The DNVO-1a (Deluxe Edition) offers three types of trigger type switches. The top position, MIX, mixes the timing determined by the Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 knobs and sends it to the VCO. The bottom position, REPEAT, creates a regular rhythm and rhythmically modulates the VCO. The center position, GATE (OFF), is a special mode that allows the built-in envelope generator-type LFO to be generated from an external gate signal input to the Gate In jack (Trigger 1 through Trigger 3 are turned off, and the trigger is generated from the gate signal input to the Gate In jack). For example, if a gate signal is input from an external sequencer module, you can adjust its waveform with the ATTACK and RELEASE knobs before sending it to the oscillator. The additional CV IN jack also allows you to connect the CV OUT from an external modular or other device to modulate the VCO with an external CV! Everything is intuitive, allowing you to create even the most complex sounds. Furthermore, by connecting to external modular synths, you can explore the variety of analog synth sounds colored by JMTSYNTH's organic noise. This is an outstanding desktop synthesizer with a wide range of synth sounds."

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BASTL Instruments Kastle ARP Handheld Modular Synthesizer

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[12 months later] The table of Zviij (II)

video upload by zviij

Part 1 here

"A year after shooting "The table of Zviij", film maker Julien Smith returns for a two-day session and captures a series of close-ups from short improvisations on Zviij's custom-made electroacoustic table. Filmed in November 2025.

Feat. Zviij Franck Smith (electroacoustic manœuvres), a wood board, contact microphones, springs, rubber bands, metal tines, marbles, motors, music boxes...

Thanks to Soma Laboratory (enner), Koma Elektronik (field kit, gate delay), Moog (low pass filter, mf ring), Landscape fm (stereofield, tape transport), Vongon Electronics (paragraphs, polyphrase, ultrasheer), Oto Machines (biscuit), Bastl Instruments (thyme), Gamechanger Audio (plus pedal), Fairfield Circuitry (long life, randy's revenge, 20% more), Syro Instruments (diddley bow), Haken Audio (continuum mini)."

Kastle 2 Alchemist - Official Video Manual | Bastl Instruments

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Join Wes on his exploration of the Kastle 2 Alchemist — a portable, hybrid-synthesis instrument with 5 synth modes and plenty to discover!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:53 Overview + Functions
09:53 Synth Mode: Filter
11:32 Synth Mode: FM
13:27 Synth Mode: Supersaw
16:05 Synth Mode: Hypersine
18:03 Synth Mode: Glitchnoise
19:10 Envelope Knob Functions
21:47 Play Input (Arpeggiation)
25:19 Scales & Pitch Slide
31:22 Advanced Mode
40:56 Alchemist Laboratory App
44: 32 How to play with 2 Kastles 2
48:29 USB MIDI Function
55:59 Did you make it to the end?"

See the announcement post here.

BASTL INSTRUMENTS THYME+ DESKTOP DIGITAL TAPE EFFECT UNIT

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Bastl Introduces the Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument

video uploads by Bastl Instruments

Playlist:

1. Kastle 2 Alchemist 🧪 Compact Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
2. No talking, just sounds - Kastle 2 Alchemist Hybrid-Synthesis Instrument
3. The most fun I've had making a video - Oscillator Sink and Bastl Instruments
4. ALCHEMIST: Bastl's super fun Kastle synth - Turbo Tambourine and Bastl Instruments
5. Bastl Alchemist Beginner’s Guide – How to Get Started - Shimmery.mp3 and Bastl Instruments



"We are stoked to introduce the Kastle 2 Alchemist – a patchable, hybrid-synthesis instrument that empowers you to explore melodies and even harmonic textures, despite being monophonic.

The Alchemist offers a range of Bastl-brewed Synth Modes – Filter, FM, Supersaw, Hypersine, and GlitchNoise – which can be combined with its internal effects and the versatile Pattern Generator. Rhythms and scales are fully customizable via the web-based app, and expanded MIDI USB compatibility adds even more flexibility.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the third firmware release for the Kastle 2 hardware platform, joining the FX Wizard multi-effects processor and the Wave Bard stereo sample player. The firmware is fully cross-compatible across all devices in the Kastle 2 Series – meaning the Alchemist firmware can be loaded onto previous Kastle 2 units and Citadel modules, and vice versa.

The Kastle 2 Alchemist is the spiritual successor to the original and widely popular Kastle Synth, introduced in the fall of 2016 and later updated to Kastle 1.5 in late 2017. It also inherits the DNA of the Kastle Arp from 2023, resulting in expanded musicality.

The Kastle 2 Series is often described as experimental and funky — and while the Alchemist certainly carries that spirit, this third medieval-themed instrument pushes the platform further. With carefully crafted synth modes and intuitive controls, the Alchemist expands the musical range, making it valuable in both beginner setups and complex studio environments."

Check with dealers on the right on availability.

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BASTL Instruments Micro Granny 2.5 Granular Sampler Distant Raver (Orange)

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Can you build worlds just with sound?│Bastl Instruments Presents: Oliver Torr’s Artist Sample Pack

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Dive into the sonic world of Oliver Torr —a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and sound designer working at the edges of sound, performance, and speculative technology.
In this mini-documentary, we follow Oliver while exploring his unique approach to sound design, instrument building, and world-building in audio . Every object, every space, every moment becomes material for creating new worlds and stories – if we only look through the right lenses.

Oliver created the original factory sample bank for Kastle 2 Wave Bard. He included a secret Easter-egg bank there as well (we wonder if you managed to find it there yet hehe).
And now we are proud to present Oliver’s Artist Sample Pack.

🎧 Download the Sample Pack
You don’t need to own a Wave Bard or a Citadel to explore it — everyone is welcome.
Open our Sample Loader Web App, select “Preset” → “Citadel by Oliver Torr”, generate the firmware, and load it onto your Kastle 2 or Citadel.
Sample Loader Web App link: https://apps.bastl-instruments.com/wa..."

Schlappi 100 Grit, AntiMatter BrainSeed, & BASTL Instruments Dark Matter

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Three listings from supporting member brian comnes on Reverb here.

Instruction manuals for 100 Grit & BrainSeed pictured below.

"The 100 grit is a distortion, VCA, and low pass filter module with 8 brass touchpoints.

Features:

8 brass touchpoints
2 inputs to transistor core low pass filter
Voltage control over frequency, resonance, and gain
OTA VCA with soft saturation characteristics
Distortion circuit based around a vintage headphone amplifier driven into instability
Three position x100 gain switch with off, on, and momentary on settings
Each input and cv input is normalled to a different feedback path (6 total)
Seperate outputs for the VCA and distortion
Can operate as a vintage voiced VCA and LPF or a screaming distortion and noise effect
All analog design"

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Unlock the Full Potential of the Bastl Citadel - Video Manual

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Join Wes as he dives deep into the Bastl Citadel, showing you how to squeeze out every bit of its sonic power. This video manual walks you through the key features, patching tips, and creative tricks to help you truly master the Citadel and make it your own.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:45 Panel Overview & Layout
18:40 Audio Input & Output
19:41 Advanced Settings Menu
34:18 Patchbay Voltage Ranges
39:00 MIDI Control with TRS
44:00 Sample Loader"

Bastl CITADEL - FX WIZARD Multi-effect processor & WAVE BARD Stereo Sample Player

video upload by Bastl Instruments

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Bastl Citadel Breakbeat Party - Stazma and Bastl Instruments
2. BASTL CITADEL! FX Wizard and Wave Bard Sampler comes to Eurorack! - The Unperson and Bastl Instruments
3. Bastl Citadel: A TWO-FACED friend with Samples + FX - Turbo Tambourine and Bastl Instruments

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

"Bastl CITADEL - Fortress of Modular Magic - is a Eurorack reimagination of the popular Kastle 2 semi-modular desktop device. The CITADEL comes with a full 3.5mm patch bay that offers the flexibility needed in the Eurorack format while maintaining the strengths of the Kastle 2 allowing it to stand on its own, and yet let it truly shine when patched with other modules. We’ve also added switches
for hands-on control of the pattern generator. The Citadel provides the basic infrastructure needed to integrate Eurorack systems within the context of electronic music making: headphone output, TRS MIDI input and sync, tempo generator with divider/multiplier, USB MIDI (from the back of the module), stereo mixing, integrated LFO and Pattern generator and effects. All that makes it the perfect module for smaller and beginner systems while the fun and unique creativity of the Kastle 2 firmwares:
the FX WIZARD multi-effect processor and WAVE BARD sample player will earn its place in
larger setups.

🛠️ Get Wave Bard & FX Wizard at the same time 🔃
The Citadel comes equipped with a reversible front panel with WAVE BARD on one side
and FX WIZARD on the other side. It also comes with our custom designed tool to make
the panel switching as seamless as possible. You can load and try different Citadel/Kastle 2
present and future firmwares and updates with a USB port (on the back).

The Citadel might break a few rules of standard Eurorack design, but it does so in the name
of instant musicality, fun, and effortless integration of Eurorack with other gear. The PITCH
inputs on the WAVE BARD track 1V/Oct, are factory-calibrated, and there’s even dedicated
calibration software to ensure a perfect match with your source."

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Bastl Instruments SUMMER HITS 2025

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BASTL SUMMER HITS 25 - CRUSTY BEADS

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Here is my entry at the BASTL SUMMER HITS 2025, a tiny percussion jam with the almighty CRUST and some grains from BEADS.

3 main modules are:
Bastl Instruments CRUST
Mutable Instruments BEADS
ALM Busy Circuits PAMELA'S NEW WORKOUT

Utility modules:
ADDAC System Dual S&H
Make Noise PrssPnt
Intellijel Quadratt"

Making music with Kastle 2 Wave Bard │Bastl Instruments Presents: Orinoko

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Bastl's garden had the pleasure of hosting our dear friend and artist Adéla Konečná – Orinoko. Among the Bastl Crew, she is known as the "Queen of Kastles," as we have seen her bend these little machines to her will many times during our Bastl Jams and her other shows. Watch Orinoko weave a dark yet delicate musical thread with the OG Kastle Drum and two Kastle 2 Wave Bards.
Thanks Orinoko!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Orinoko's Setup
04:51 Jam n. 1
05:46 Orinoko's approach to making music
07:03 Jam n. 2