The "Easel" Spirit in 3U - A West Coast Eurorack Deep Dive

video upload by Sean Graves

The following is in via Sean Graves, who had the following to say:

"The piece, 'The 'Easel' Spirit in 3U: Rebuilding a Buchla Soul in Eurorack,' documents my five-year journey to replicate the specific workflow and 'soul' of the Buchla Music Easel using a curated Eurorack system."

"A deep dive into a five-year journey of replicating the Buchla Music Easel’s 'soul' within a 3U Eurorack format. The post explores the creative power of 5-step sequencing (the 'migrating downbeat'), the 'origami' of wavefolding via the Verbos Complex Oscillator, and the organic harmonic dampening of vactrol-based Low Pass Gates. It’s a technical yet accessible look at why the West Coast workflow remains the 'holy grail' for performance - based synthesis."

The full write-up follows. Video of the system above.

The “Easel” Spirit in 3U: Rebuilding a Buchla Soul in Eurorack

The Buchla Music Easel is legendary. It isn’t just a synthesizer. It’s a self-contained performance ecosystem. For many of us, the “Easel” workflow is the holy grail of synthesis. However, instead of chasing original hardware, I’ve spent the past five years rebuilding its specific soul within the Eurorack format. Because everyone deserves a hobby, right?

The Chef vs. The Sculptor
Most East Coast synthesizers work like a sculptor. You start with a massive block of harmonic noise (Sawtooth or Square waves) and carve it away with a filter. The Buchla workflow is different. It’s like being a chef in your own Hell’s Kitchen. You start with basic, “bland” ingredients (sine waves) and spice them up with Frequency Modulation (FM), Amplitude Modulation (AM), your choice, and then fold until the sound sizzles.

My current rig recreates this spirit by focusing on three pillars: Uncertainty, Complex Oscillation, and the iconic Sequential Voltage Source.

Part One: The Modulators (The Brain)
In a true Easel style setup, the Tokyo Tape Music Center 5-Step Sequencer acts as the brain. While most modern sequencers favor 4-8-16-32 steps, the 5-step limitation is actually a creative superpower.

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Kloob - Somber Annum

video upload by - Kloob -

"Kicking off the year with a surge of musical motivation:

Akai MPC One: Running my own custom samples.
Micromonsta 2: ‘Response Pad’ sequenced on MIDI channel 2, combined with a pitched-up pad played in real-time on MIDI channel 1.
Behringer Edge: Crafting that deep, textured Choir-Bass sound.
Eventide Space: Providing the haunting reverb FX that ties the whole atmosphere together.
Hope you like it!

Thanks for support my music!

Cheers,
Dani
kloob.bandcamp.com

#ambientmusic #darkambientmusic #dawless #mpcone #eventidespace #micromonsta2 #behringeredge #synthesizer #soundscapes #electronicmusic #musicproduction"

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"

Behringer BMX - What the F...lol

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie - After Hours

"Subjective opinions within, those who do not understand subjective opinion may be excused lol

So the Behringer BMX, honestly, do you really care what I think? WELL, here's my thoughts, it's IMPOSSIBLE to freaking use something like this on the floor of a convention without help and NOBODY was trying to help me haha. That said, sound wise, oh for sure, it's solid, 100%. Dare I say "good", BUT, dang, everything is good these days. Gear is just a tool, but I think this could be useful, more useful than the Linn from the B. Would I buy the BMX, absolutely not, never hahaha. That's becasue I'm FLUSH with drum machines, and straight up, if I'm working with an artist or my own albums for drums specifically I'm ITB. Tempest is still the absolute king, if you have a TR-8s, Tempest, uhhh, Drumlogue, Alphabase, I mean geez a number of other drum machines you're good, you don't need to buy more space fillter, you can make music without this, TRUST me. BUT, it does sound good, the bass drum is no Alphabase though, no freakin way.

#BehringerJN80 #NAMM2026 #BehringerBMX"

Behringer JN-80 - Sounds Like a $HIT - I mean, sounds like a synth lol

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie - After Hours

"Look, what am I supposed to say, it sounds fine, it plays fine, it's not a bad product.... BUT, how can I be excited about something that I don't care about. It literally sounds like a synth, not bad, not great, not inspiring, BUT who cares. It's a tool, use it if you got it. I could make an album with it as easily as a real Juno-60/106. I wouldn't buy it, but that's not because of any other reason than I don't need another synth lol. Behringer JN-80 is fine, but a Cmaj7#11 is the same no matter what the brand. Don't push brands, push creativity.

#BehringerJN80 #NAMM2026 #Synthesizer"

Behringer Wave - "Organica" Soundset 55 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to 'Organica' Soundset for mighty Behringer Wave synthesizer!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/behringer-...

55 alive Presets are ready to go to your production & boost your
creativity.
5 Arps, 8 Basses, 5 Sequences,Polys, Pads,Strings,Plucks,Keys.

'Organica' soundset with one of the deepest patches you heard on Behringer Wave will immerse you in the world of deep atmosphere, cosmic pads & drones, rich & huge polyphonic sounds, modular-like alive arps & sequences
and many more!

Plucks
Basses
Arps
Sequences
Pads
Strings
Keys & Poly’s

PDF Booklet with detailed instructions of how to load & use presets included.

AT,Velo,MW controlles are applied to almost every preset.

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation."

BEHRINGER JN-80 Incoming

This one is in via Pulcher 72

8-VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER WITH 49 KEYS

The JN-80 is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic sound of 1980s synthesizers, designed to evoke the timbral magic of the legendary Roland Juno-60 at a very competitive price. With eight voices of polyphony, dual oscillators per voice and a sub-oscillator, a Juno-style analog filter, analog chorus, and a 4-octave keyboard with aftertouch, this instrument offers typical vintage warmth along with modern features such as patch memory, MIDI/USB control, and stereo output. Thanks to its intuitive layout and comprehensive control panel, the JN-80 is ideal for studio sessions and live performances, allowing you to create powerful basses, enveloping pads, incisive leads, and rich, characterful textural soundscapes. Features

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BEHRINGER PRO 800 Demo & Review (Amazingly Cheap PROPHET Synth)

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo and Review of the BEHRINGER PRO-800 Analog Synth, a recreation of the SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 and PROPHET 600.

Lesson packs also available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com"

Kloob - Solar Nadir

video upload by - Kloob -

"Second outing with the amazing Eventide Space:

Akai MPC One: my own samples.

Micromonsta: pad played in realtime.

Behringer Edge: Bassline.

Reverb FX: Eventide Space.

Delay & Chorus FX: Akai MPC One

Hope you like it!

Thanks for support my music!

Cheers,
Dani
kloob.bandcamp.com

#darkambientmusic #ambientmusic #cinematicmusic #synthesizer #synthesizermusic #micromonsta2 #akaimpcone
#behringeredge #electronicmusic #synth #synthjam #eventidespace"

Oberheim OB-Xa Branded Behringer UB-Xa Test Unit Complete with Oberheim Music Note Logo

This one is in via Pulcher 72 spotted on subito.it who had the following to say:

"The description says Oberheim made 20 for the testers around Europe. Of course it's a pre-production Behringer UB-XA!"

This likely explains the yellow stickers in this video.

Note the packing slip pictured below also shows Oberheim as the brand and not Behringer. If you remember, Behringer acquired the Oberheim trademark but eventually transfered it back to Tom Oberheim in 2021.

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BEHRINGER UB-1 MICRO - This Tiny Synth Sounds Massive

video upload by Behringer

"The Behringer UB-1 Micro is a compact analog-style synthesizer designed to deliver classic sound in a modern, ultra-portable format.

In this video, we take a first look at the UB-1 Micro, exploring its sound, key features and hands-on control. Despite its small size, UB-1 Micro delivers powerful tones and an intuitive workflow, making it ideal for studio, live and mobile setups.

Whether you’re creating basses, leads or experimental sounds, UB-1 Micro is built to inspire fast and creative music making.

▶ Compact analog-style synth
▶ Hands-on control
▶ Portable design
▶ Ideal for modern music production"

Previously:

Behringer Introduces UB-1 Micro

Behringer Introduces the UB-1 Spirit for $49

Noodling with reSEMble

video upload by Randy Piscione

"PM Foundations recently re-stocked a limited number of reSEMble PCB/Panel sets, and this may very well be the last time. If you’re unfamiliar with reSEMble, it is a tribute to the Oberheim SEM, but more of an SEM 2.0. Have a look at the other relevant videos on my channel for more sounds and info. If you want to build a reSEMble, go here: https://www.tindie.com/products/pmfou...

This is not the most visually exciting video, I was really more interested in demoing the sound. reSEMble provides the leads, odd percussion and sound effect bits. Drums are courtesy of an Alesis SR-16.

The first part of the video (first verse I suppose) uses the reSEMble in a configuration that duplicates the SEM – two VCOs, LP VCF, 2 EGs and a triangle LFO. Bass for the verses is from a Behringer Minimoog and a custom-modified Behringer TD-3. Chords for the verses comes from a 1980 dual manual Prophet 10.

The first chorus adds a third VCO and sine LFO. Bass is provided by a Minimoog (first re-issue) and the chords are again from the Prophet 10. The second verse brings in the wavefolder. The second chorus is similar to the first. The odd percussion and sound effect stuff bring in some audio rate exponential FM. The final chorus uses the wavefolder with the VCOs mixed in."

Kawai K3m synthesizer | 80s string sound design

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Kawai K3 is a hybrid synth from the 80s with digitally stored waveforms and a beefy analog filter (SSM2044) with resonance.
I use the module version K3m controlled by a Yamaha KX88 and Behringer BCR2000 in this video."

TEO 5 / Moog Minitaur - Analog Melodic Techno #analogsynth #oberheim #minitaur #volcanubass

video upload by Scott Nellé - Plague Society

"Here's the short version of my most recent video, featuring the Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Module, Moog Minitaur, Korg Volca nubass, and Behringer JT Mini. Check the Related Video for the full jam."

The Unique Superpower of the MONOPOLY's MICROTONAL DRONES

video upload by Element433 (a.k.a. Pere Villez)

"Full, deep dive into creating paraphonic microtonal drones on the Korg and Behringer Monopoly paraphonic synthesisers. This creates deep, mesmerising tones and textures. It's a ticket to space.

If you know of other synths that can do this please comment below and I will update this description for everyone.

Getting into Microtonality:
One of the easiest ways to enter the microtonal sphere is to learn to make microtonal paraphonic drones. Once you have the basics, there is an infinite number of microtonal texture to explore, either scales or chords. The Monopoly GUI architecture is unique amongst synthesisers for being able to doing this because of its "chord" store function. If you know of any other synths that can do this too, please comment below and I will update this description for everyone.

Inspired by the drones from the Tanpura and Shruti in Indian music and other cultures, which use drones.

WARNING!!! Once hear this, you can never unhear it.

Effects used on examples: Valhalla SUperMassive reverb
Recorded on location on a small planet off the arm of Orion

Gold listening:
Wendy Carlos 'Beauty in The Beast'
Terry Riley 'Harp of New Albion' (microtonally tuned acoustic piano)

Gold Resource: Scala ( Scala microtonal app on every platform )
https://huygens-fokker.org/scala/

Tutorial Steps
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This Analog Synth Will Blow Your Mind – Introducing the Behringer BDS-3!

video upload by Behringer

It looks like the SDS-3 is now the BDS-3?

"Discover the Behringer BDS-3, the analog synth that rewrites the rules of drum machines!
With powerful sounds and full control, the BDS-3 is perfect for those looking for intense vibes, crushing bass, and unique percussion. It’s the synth you didn’t think you could have, but one that will make you fall in love with every beat.

From the raw energy of analog drums to more experimental sounds, the BDS-3 delivers everything you need to create unforgettable music, whether live or in the studio.

Watch this video for an engaging performance and see how the Behringer BDS-3 can transform your sound!"

Behringer Grind: 50 Dark Modular Patches+Patterns. Jam Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🧿 Encrypted Pulse is a collection of 50 patches for the semi-modular synthesizer Behringer Grind. The bank includes: 11 Basses, 12 Leads, 12 Plucks, and 15 Chords.
⚙️ The centerpiece of Grind is its multi-mode oscillator — a powerful and flexible sound source capable of generating a wide variety of tones. This collection was born from an exploration of that oscillator’s potential in combination with the synth’s other sections and the patchbay.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/grin...

🔮 In this collection, I aimed to create dark, noisy, gritty, and sometimes atonal presets suitable for genres such as techno, ambient, IDM, industrial, deep, house, progressive, downtempo, breaks, drum 'n' bass, and others.

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Kloob - Cosmic Tribe

video upload by - Kloob -

"Putting the wonderful Eventide Space reverb pedal through its paces!!!

I am getting closer and closer to having the right gear to share my music beyond my studio. :)

Akai MPC One: my own samples.

Micromonsta: pad played in realtime.

Behringer Edge: Drum / Bass pattern.

FX: Eventide Space.

Hope you like it!

Thanks for support my music!

Cheers,
Dani
kloob.bandcamp.com"

Arturia MicroFreak & Behringer MS-5 - Gamma Tauri (live)

video upload by LFOstore

"Gamma Tauri is either a solitary, binary or double star that marks the tip of the "V" in the constellation of Taurus.

Nick Klimenko is here to play cosmic/berlin synthesizer composition started with classic ambient moving to Berlin music school fade into rhythmic & cosmic pulses, right from NK Synth Museum - https://nksynthmuseum.com/en/

This composition is a part of upcoming album played live on synthesizers, will be released on 19th of December.

Sonicware LIVEN Texture Lab - main granular string
Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø - main harmony an layers
Behringer MS-5 - beautiful solo & rhythmic bass + noise
Arturia Microfreak - sequencer for MS-5 & s&h sequence Recorded into Zoom L6

Enjoy the trip!"

Generative Patches: Behringer Edge+Crave+Spice Live Jam Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🟪🟧🟥 ECS Generative is a collection of 25 patches (+Crave patterns) for the semi-modular system by Behringer: EDGE + CRAVE + SPICE.
This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Behringer synths offer an excellent feature set to explore it.
Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/ecs-...

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