[You can find additional demos by Starsky Carr, BoBeats, and Molten Music Technology further below.]
Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Lifeforms SV-2 from Pittsburgh Modular is a duophonic analog semi-modular keyboard synthesizer that honors classic East Coast subtractive architecture while packing a punch of flavorful twists afforded by modern technology. A full-blown revamp of the SV-1, it features updates to nearly every aspect of the instrument: new oscillator core, classic PGH filters updated with new character modes and overdrive stages, new spring reverb, new response curves and range modes on the ADSR envelopes, a custom 37-key keyboard with pitch-bend and mod wheels, and a redesigned interface with eighty-four patch points along the top. Moreover, a 24hp Eurorack expansion bay with three power headers sits alongside them, so external modules of your choosing can be dropped into the signal path at any point.
CONTENT
00:00 What is MINIMAL?
05:42 Making music with Minimal
11:00 Time stretching
12:00 Bass synth explained
13:07 Parameter locks
14:15 Drum kits
14:49 Sampling explained
17:15 Final thoughts
Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL Complete Tutorial - 11 Tracks of Pure Groove
video upload by ChrisLody
0:00 Teaser 00:32 Intro 01:26 Test-drive Jam 3:46 Overview, connections and controls, cheat sheet, powering on, playing a pattern, FUNC button, speaker mute 6:44 Quick start guide, drum kit loading, building a quick pattern, pattern save 9:10 Random velocity, Feel setting and demo 10:26 Pattern details, loading another pattern, pattern chaining, reload pattern 11:53 Track details, playing and selecting tracks, multi mode 13:05 Performance, Tempo, Global Tempo, how menus work, muting tracks, clearing mutes, global mutes, solo mode, pattern phase rotation, drum isolator, MFX settings and demo 17:18 Pattern creation, load new pattern 17:49 BD1 controls, loading a new sound, reverb send, delay send, panning, track level, entering and removing drum hits, ratchets, clear a track 20:32 BD2 controls, general drum controls, drum accents, adjusting drum accents, 22:21 SD controls 23:45 CP controls, track length, note value, 25:10 CH & OH controls, choke, enter notes in step mode, real-time record 26:41 Swing, swing type, per track swing 28:01 Sound banks 28:48 Synth and Bass controls, keyboard mode, octave button, select track in keyboard mode, directly enter notes 31:12 Parameter locks, manual entry, clear parameter locks, record parameter locks 32:21 Pattern save, pattern copy, rename pattern 33:15 Sampled sound controls, re-pitch, amen demo 36:17 Loop controls, loop track modes, time stretching, gated vs one-shot, retrigger 40:19 Bass controls, bass key assign, bass controls, S01 mode, program a bass sequence, accents and glides, transpose, preview notes in the sequence 45:27 Save drum kit, rename kit 46:06 Variation, variation copy, real-time variation edit, variation fill, variation looping 48:45 Reverb and delay settings, reverb types, delay ping-pong, delay sync, pattern level. 50:43 Sampling, external in menu, sampling from USB, preview sample, save sample, trim sample, line in sampling 53:54 Firmware update, backing up, importing samples 55:50 Misc menus, data menu, midi menu, system menu
"2 hours through FEZ Berlin on the final day of Superbooth 2026. Synths, controllers, AI tools, quick conversations, a few things nobody has on YouTube yet — and Loopy Pro live in the wild."
0:00 Intro 0:56 Neuzeit Instruments — https://www.neuzeit-instruments.com w/ / jan0ritter 6:05 Dato Musical Instruments — https://dato.mu 8:34 True Cuckoo Interview — https://www.truecuckoo.com 10:44 Roland Future Design Lab – Tone Explorer — https://articles.roland.com/tone-expl... 16:15 Roland Future Design Lab – Project LYDIA — https://articles.roland.com/introduci... 23:53 True Cuckoo Live Gig — / truecuckoo 24:09 BoBeats on the Circuits — / @bobeats 25:46 Expressive E Osmose CE — https://www.expressivee.com (played by Tomasz Bura: https://linktr.ee/tomaszbura) 37:50 BLEASS — https://www.bleass.com 48:47 Exquis Controller (Intuitive Instruments) — https://dualo.com/en/exquis/ 1:00:00 Entonal Studio (Node Audio) — https://entonal.studio 1:08:12 Tonebank (Node Audio) — https://node.audio 1:16:39 Mõnai by VOID9 — https://void9.com 1:27:12 Showing Loopy Pro — https://loopypro.com 1:27:51 Microrack — https://microrack.org 1:33:01 El Tigre Soundsystem — / eltigresoundsystem 1:33:58 Nord Electro 7 — https://www.nordkeyboards.com/product... 1:47:00 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Next — https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mi... 1:50:29 Zoom LiveTrak L-6 Max — https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mi... 1:52:40 Focusrite ISA C8X — https://us.focusrite.com/products/isa... 1:55:02 Modular Audio Tools MAT 16X8 — https://www.modularaudiotools.com
CONTENT 00:00 Welcome to Superbooth26 01:25 Modal Electronics are SO BACK! 02:25 A beautiful synthesizer 05:30 This is my favorite thing at SB26 06:50 Not just a new Sonicware Liven... 08:45 This synth was a lovely surprise! 09:30 I love the clicky buttons... 10:00 Whats up, Korg? 10:20 A clever FM groovebox! 11:22 A drum machine from space? 13:00 Checking in on Melancholytron 13:45 The TR-1000 Killer??! 15:00 An Affordable Buchla? In THIS ECONOMY??? 18:41 A synth non-profit worth checking out 20:00 This synth is chaos in a box! 21:30 What Superbooth is TRULY about...
Two user videos further below. Press release follows:
"NEW blackbox 2 – Next Generation of a Compact Sampler Classic with 2X the Power
May 7th, 2026: 1010music unveils new blackbox 2 with features fueled by user requests and the development of the flagship bento sampling production lab.
A new high-resolution color touchscreen lets you load up to four Tracks where each Track can host Loop, One-Shot, Slicer, Shredder or Multisample Instruments. Record sequences in real time by using the touchscreen to finger drum on one-shots or play notes using a virtual keyboard with multisampled instruments like pianos. Or quickly create and edit sequences by drawing notes into the Piano Roll. Plus there’s a new Step Sequencer if that’s your preference.
"Today we are checking out the ODD-1 from ODDMENT. It is a beautiful granular synthesizer that has a lot going for it and with a few more firmware updates I think it will be perfect!"
CONTENT
00:00 What is the ODD-1? & Sound demos
07:00 Making an ambient soundscape
08:40 An evil cello moving through time!
10:00 Making an ambient-opera patch!
16:00 (Not so) Final thoughts
"As electronic musicians, we’ve used every sequencer under the sun. We loved the speed of some and the randomness of others, but we hated having to choose. So, we built PROGRAMM.
It’s a creative playground that bridges the gap between human performance and algorithmic generation. Whether you’re meticulously stepping in/playing a melody or using real-time randomization to find new textures, PROGRAMM keeps up with your brain. And for those moments where you accidentally forgot to hit record before playing the best sequence you’ve ever written? We built an always-ready recall function to save your soul (and your track)
Total Versatility: Step it in, play it in, or let the machine take the lead.
Controlled Chaos: Dive into deep generative tools and real-time randomization that stay musical.
Are you bilingual? Programm is: MIDI and/or CV Programm loves both!
Be hands-on (and quickly) - with its 6 orange knobs you can tweak the main parameters per step with speed and without menu diving.
PROGRAMM is built for the sketch and the deep dive. Fast enough for your first idea, deep enough to take you the whole way."
User videos:
Playlist:
1. The Ultimate Compact MIDI & CV Sequencer? Cre8audio Programm - Starsky Carr
2. Cre8audio Programm Sequencer Review - Molten Music Technology
3. The Perfect Compact Sequencer?! Cre8Audio PROGRAMM REVIEW - BoBeats
"Cre8audio Programm - Intuitive Performance MIDI and CV Sequencer
We get it, because we’ve been there.
As electronic musicians, we’ve used every sequencer under the sun. We loved the speed of some and the randomness of others, but we hated having to choose. So, we built PROGRAMM.
It’s a creative playground that bridges the gap between human performance and algorithmic generation. Whether you’re meticulously stepping in/playing a melody or using real-time randomization to find new textures, PROGRAMM keeps up with your brain. And for those moments where you accidentally forgot to hit record before playing the best sequence you’ve ever written? We built an always-ready recall function to save your soul (and your track)
Total Versatility: Step it in, play it in, or let the machine take the lead.
Controlled Chaos: Dive into deep generative tools and real-time randomization that stay musical.
Are you bilingual? Programm is: MIDI and/or CV Programm loves both!
Be hands-on (and quickly) - with its 6 orange knobs you can tweak the main parameters per step with speed and without menu diving.
PROGRAMM is built for the sketch and the deep dive. Fast enough for your first idea, deep enough to take you the whole way.
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.
CONTENT
00:00 What is Kaoss Pad KPV & sound demos
03:30 Build Quality & I/O
04:30 How to use the Kaoss Pad KPV
09:50 Sampling on the Kaoss Pad KPV
14:00 Minor Issues
15:28 Final thoughts
Demos with the Sequential Fourm & Elektron Digitakt II.
"Today we are FINALLY checking out the Tasty Chips GR-Mega. I've had it for a few months and together with my guest and friend @ShaperSoundChannel we'll tackle the final boss of granular synthesizers! Learn more about it here: https://www.tastychips.nl/category/gr... and a big thank you to Tasty Chips for sending over a review unit.
CONTENT
00:00 Intro
00:49 Sound demo
04:00 What is the GR Mega? & Specifications
07:30 The essence of granular synthesis...
08:23 Overview & Making Sounds
19:35 Binural Sounds w Shaper Sound
27:00 Epic music by Shaper Sound
27:52 Final thoughts, feedback etc..."
Update: the first user videos added below. Note: this post is pinned on top, see below for new posts going up throughout the day.]
"Fourm 4-voice analog synth with polyphonic aftertouch
Fourm is a compact analog synthesizer that invites you to play, shape, and perform with unprecedented expression. With its legendary Sequential tone, hands-on modulation, and uniquely responsive Tactive™ keybed, Fourm is a creative partner helping to bring your musical ideas to life.
Synth sounds and drums exclusively by Fourm. Composed by Peter Dyer."
See the dealers on the right of the site for availabily.
User videos:
Playlist:
1. The new Sequential Fourm in 60 seconds! #analogsynth #synth - Available at Signal Sounds 2. Sequential Fourm Analog Synth INHALT Demo & Discussion
3. Sequential FOURM Review — Classic synth sounds in a small package! - BoBeats
4. Introducing the Sequential Fourm Synth | First Look & Demo - Gear4music Synths & Tech
5. Sequential Fourm: Poly aftertouch, stacked waves, expressive arps – First look and sound demo - MusicRadar Tech
6. Sequential Fourm Performances & Overview - Sweetwater Soundcheck
7. SEQUENTIAL FOURM: the synth we’ve ALL been waiting for? - Projet Home Studio
Press release and pics follow:
Sequential Introduces Fourm: A Four-Voice Analog Synth with Polyphonic Aftertouch
A New Fourm of Expression
San Francisco, CA — September 23, 2025 — Sequential has announced the release of its most affordable, synthesizer to date. Fourm is a compact, 100% analog instrument that redefines expressive electronic performance. With its warm, organic tone, hands-on modulation routing, and a uniquely responsive polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, Fourm is ready to bring your musical ideas to life.
At its core, Fourm delivers four analog voices of genuine Sequential sound, derived from the legendary Prophet-5 — complete with dual oscillators, a classic 4-pole lowpass filter, and envelope curves modeled after the 1978 original. The result is unmistakable Sequential warmth and punch, now with overdriven feedback for a performance-ready edge.
For the first time in 40 years, Sequential has returned to polyphonic aftertouch. The team developed the new Tactive™ slim-keys poly AT keybed to work in concert with Fourm’s analog synthesis engine. Every element was co-designed and precisely calibrated to unlock new levels of expression, enabling a deeper connection to our signature sound that no off-the-shelf keybed could deliver. The result is a more expressive bond between player and instrument, energizing new modes of creativity.
“Wowww holy smokes: this thing sounds and feels amazing,” said Bryn Bliska, (keyboards for Chappell Roan, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Collier). “The polyphonic aftertouch is seriously so fun… Sequential nailed it.”
“We’re so excited to bring this innovative all-analog keyboard into the world,” said David Gibbons, Sequential CEO. “At a price-point that most people expect to pay for a monophonic synth, we think this product will invite legions of musicians who have longed for the magic of polyphonic analog sounds to start their journey of discovery with Sequential.”
Notably inspired by the Pro~One, Fourm’s top-panel modulation matrix puts deep sound design at your fingertips—no menu diving required. Modulation sources and destinations are clearly labeled, connections are made with a button press, and color-coded indicators make even complex routings easy to manage.
With its compact footprint, professional-grade build, and a sound engine rooted in Sequential’s most iconic instruments, Fourm is a powerful new voice in analog synthesis.
About Sequential Sequential has been at the forefront of synthesizer innovation since 1974, creating instruments that inspire musicians and shape the sound of modern music. With a legacy built on the iconic Prophet synthesizers, Sequential continues to push the boundaries of sound design with cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship.
CONTENT
00:00 What is the Wave Bard?
00:50 Overview & sound demos
03:28 Sample specs
03:42 Making some rhythms with Wave Bard
06:20 Can you use it to make actual music?!
09:05 How to load samples
09:38 My thoughts about Wave Bard
Check with dealers on the right for availability. Details and pics follow:
KASTLE 2 WAVE BARD
Experimental, patchable stereo sample player
The Kastle 2 Wave Bard is an experimental, patchable stereo sample player that empowers you to discover new rhythms and riffs through modulation and modularity.
April 8, 2025 – Cre8audio proudly introduces Boom Chick, an innovative pure analog drum machine that blends the inspiration of classic drum machines with cutting-edge analog circuitry and fresh design concepts from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers. Boom Chick fuses expressive percussion voices with an advanced, addictive, and intuitive sequencer, offering deep rhythmic exploration for modern musicians and producers.
Revolutionary Analog Percussion
Inspired by the hands-on playability of legendary drum machines, Boom Chick delivers the warmth and character of classic analog percussion while embracing new, forward-thinking design. Its knob-per-function interface ensures effortless jamming and fine-tuning, making it a truly immersive drum machine for musicians seeking an organic, tactile beat-making experience. Whether crafting intricate grooves or pushing sonic boundaries, Boom Chick delivers raw, dynamic, and powerful sound.
CONTENT 00:00 My all-time favorite synth 01:19 Sound demos 03:13 5 Reasons TEO-5 is my new favorite synth 05:55 Overview & Comparison with Minilogue & Minilogue XD 12:00 A few negatives 12:46 Deep but not complicated (Walkthrough/Sound from Scratch) 19:42 What makes a synth GREAT?! 20:19 Room for improvement 21:39 Through-Zero FM Hits Different! 26:22 Modulate Time (because its fun!) 28:09 Should you buy the TEO-5?
"Superbooth 2024 was amazing. This is a collage of all the strange, profound, interesting or funny moments I filmed as they happened to me. Includes some famous faces, and even some music gear! If you didn't make it this year, I hope this makes you feel like you did! Support on Patreon: / mylarmelodies
Watch out - it also contains the odd swear word!
Featuring: @sonicstate @HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES @RedMeansRecording @BoBeats @DivKid @tombola2004 @ArturiaOfficial @AshunSoundMachines @MoogSynthesizers @BodySynths @signalsounds7867 @Elevator-Sound @KorgOfficial @Befacosynth @melbourneinstruments @FredsLab @somasynths @enjoyelectronics6070 @NovationTV @busycircuits and many more.
CHAPTERS 00:00 Travel with me 01:10 Korg PS-3300 01:47 Heading Outside 03:08 Befaco Oneroi 03:50 Red Means Jamie Lidell 04:19 SECRET MUSIC THING 05:05 Melbourne Delia Poly 05:48 PolyBrute 12 06:16 Vlad Demos Soma Flux 07:43 Novation PolyBasstation 2 08:37 SoundForce, Mad Custom Mixer 09:33 Dinner & Drinks 10:17 Day 2 Begins 10:44 DINSYNC Jam 11:17 ALM, Freds Lab, Tubbutec, LPZW 13:39 Currywurst Moment 14:15 Moog Spectravox 14:50 MSL Drop = fun!! 16:00 Plinky Bib 1U Stereo FX! 16:54 Nick Batt's New Sticker, Beer with Steve 17:25 Lambda PolyPulse & Silver Troberg 18:00 Cuckoo Looking Beautiful 18:37 Street Beerz with Jeremy 19:07 Day 3: PWM Mantis 19:49 Gyros with Jason & Tom & Matths 20:04 Body Synths Metal Fetishist & Norand Mono 2 20:56 Youtube Meetup, Microrack, Wiggler 22:02 Korg Berlin Acoustic Phase8 23:29 Schlappi & the RetroKits Raffle 24:39 Enjoy Electronics Defeel 25:29 A final wander, a sound coffin 27:18 Eowaves Quadrantid Acoustic Vibes 28:06 Buchla in the woods vibes 29:15 UDO Super8 UberBliss Drones 30:06 Jason's Error Gift & Marco's Kiss 31:42 Finish our beers and go 32:27 It's been a long day 32:49 Sunday Morning in Berlin. 33:08 The afterparty 34:25 Let's go home."
"opsix SE is a digital synth like no other. With a premium all-metal design, 61-keys, and aftertouch, it unlocks a new world of sonic capabilities. Building on the expansive sound engine in the original opsix, opsix SE enhances it with increased polyphony and voicing, resulting in a synthesizer created for superior performance and precise control.
opsix SE is also available in a Limited Edition Platinum finish. Both versions ship in a dedicated hard case, including space for cables and a sustain pedal."
00:00 Unboxing & Sound demos
03:05 What is actually new?
06:23 Making a quick song demo
09:10 "Can't I just buy a VST instead?"
09:45 More sound demos
11:48 Pro Musician Tries Korg Opsix SE
16:23 More than just an FM synthesizer (Altered FM explained)
22:56 Making a patch from scratch
"The Ultimate Union of Power and Performance
opsix SE is a digital synth like no other. With a premium all-metal design, 61-keys, and aftertouch, it unlocks a new world of sonic capabilities. Building on the expansive sound engine in the original opsix, opsix SE enhances it with increased polyphony and voicing, resulting in a synthesizer created for superior performance and precise control.
The opsix Operator Mixer simplified FM synthesis for the first time, making it not just comprehensible but also controllable. With the addition of extra synthesis capabilities and programming, it offered a more efficient workflow and an even richer sound.
The opsix SE takes this even further. It is equipped with Korg's premium 61-key natural-touch keyboard, complete with aftertouch, delivering the exceptional tactile experience expected from Korg's flagship workstations. With a sleek, robust metal body, it's built for both the intensity of live gigs and the precision of studio sessions. The metallic knobs are optimally weighted for effortless adjustments. Underneath its exterior, the opsix SE boasts an incredible capacity of 80 stereo voices of polyphony.
The opsix SE arrives preloaded with hundreds of sounds enhanced for aftertouch control. Moreover, it is fully compatible with the sounds and samples from both the original opsix and the opsix Native software, including numerous high-quality libraries.
The limited color model, wavestate SE Platinum, is released at the same time as the wavestate SE. The Platinum edition features the same 61 keys with aftertouch and comes with a hard case as the wavestate SE, while the premium silver aluminum panel and stainless steel side panels, which are only available on this special model, create an overwhelming presence on stage and in the studio.
Also included is an original sticker with the KORG logo. The wavestate SE Platinum is available in limited quantities, so be sure to get yours soon."
"LIVEN Texture Lab | Granular Synthesizer/Effector
- Sample, slice, transform and reconstruct audio to synthesize completely
new sounds
- Granular synthesizer with granular effects processor mode
- Shimmer reverb for fantastical and majestic sounding spaces
- 128-step sequencer with parameter locking
- World-famous sound designers have provided presets as results of their
experiments
The presets are
01 FL.BK (Flashback) : Yasutake(elfin)
02 DRMR (Dreamer) : Limbic Bits
03 FEAR (Fear) : Chris Lody
04 US.HP (Use Headphones!) : Takashi Matsuura
05 CHOR (nostalgic space choir) : Dr. Endo"
[You can find additional demos by Starsky Carr, BoBeats, and Molten Music Technology further below.]
