Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
G-Sonique Introduces REAL Analog Modular synths FX1 VST /AU Plug-in Instrument
video upload by G-Sonique
Press release follows:
G-Sonique Analog Modular FX – VST / AU plug-in instrument.
Analog modular synthesizers are relatively expensive, take up quite a lot of space and creating sounds is a very lengthy process (plus it is complex and not every producer can master it).
However, their sound is unique. Compared to digital synthesizers, their sound is much more organic, expressive and punchy in the mix, even though it is often mono (unless you use some stereo parts and effect modules), it sounds 3D. Simply put, their sound is not static and cold like digital synthesizers, but constantly evolving/alive/warm - thanks to the fact that electronic components behave non-linearly and under the influence of various factors (such as heat, current) their sound modulates itself every millisecond. With digital you will probably never create such lively, organic and constantly changing sounds - such sharp, cutting filters and resonances, textures, metallic analog sounds or twisted twisted effects. The sound of modular analog synthesizers will give your songs a completely different dimension, analog color, warmth and character of something real/organic. It’s the essential tool for professional sound design and adding that sought-after vintage character to your mix.
Modular synthesizers excel mainly in the field of FX, soundscapes and experimental sounds. Producers often use them for unique tension builders and complex cinematic sound effects.
So if you don't have the space and possibilities and especially the time to spend long hours programming a single sound, don't despair. We have prepared for you a multi-octave VST / AU plug-in instrument full of banks created using analog modular synthesizers. This is your shortcut to authentic analogue synthesis, instantly available as high-quality modular samples / multi-octave multi-layer banks.
The combination of digital and modular analog is very interesting and gives tracks a completely new dimension, sound and atmosphere. Get the best of both worlds: digital workflow convenience with true analogue character.
Analog Modular FX1 is perfect for many genres from different branches of psytrance such as: darkpsy / forest psytrance, also full-on psytrance, experimental zenon style progressive psytrance, night psytrance, modern goatrance, but also hitech / hightech, psycore. However, these FX sounds can also be used in other genres, for example modern techno, which is mixing more and more with other elements. Also suitable for rave music, bolder tech house, breakbeat. Also great for experimental genres, glitch, dark ambient. Modular sounds and FX are perfect for futuristic cinematic music / video game music, thriller and horror music. The sounds can also be pre-effected, making them suitable for other genres, such as dark drum and bass, neurofunk intros/stoptimes/outros, hardcore techno, gabber, industrial techno, EBM. Use them as powerful risers, drops, and complex transitions.
Includes: Analog monster modular voices, Modular laboratory experimental bubbling experiments, Alien analog FX, Spirals, Twisters, Risers, Multidimensional resonators, Distorted screamers, Alien pipes, Analog underground pipes and tubes, Organic sweeps, High pitched howling sounds, Funky twisters, Metal FX, Acid analog rave sound FXs, analog modular textures and pads, Electrostatic pulsations, Mysterious modular atmospheres, Alchemical bubbling sounds, UFO analog patches, Extraterrestrial atmospheres, Dark atmospheric sounds, Extraterrestrial analog modular samples, Metal sounds, Nonlinear modulated twisted sounds, Short spirals and spring reverb sounds, Electron and quark sounds, Electrostatic discharges, Alien animal howling sounds and much more.
Perfect for producers looking for cinematic sound design, modular synth VST, organic analog textures, experimental plugin instruments, soundscape creation tools, psytrance sound packs, modular synth FX, atmospheric VST plugins, glitch & IDM tools, techno sound design instruments, professional sound libraries for electronic music, best vst instruments for edm, modular vst plugins for mac and windows, vst synth for ambient and cinematic music, experimental analog vst download, modular synth vst free/paid alternative.
All sounds/banks are created in a wide range of octaves, ranging from C3-C4-C5-C6-C7. This ensures maximum flexibility for your sound design needs in any DAW (e.g., FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro, Reaper, Studio One and others).
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ Deep Dive Demos w/ Woody Piano Shack
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
Playlist:
1. CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ Deep Dive Demo
"Exploration of the Hammond organ sound engines and controls on the new CRUMAR SORRENTO organ. Let's play and listen to how closely it emulates the classic Hammonds, such as B3, A100, C3 and more! You be the judge."2. NEO VENTILATOR 2 Demo, Tutorial & Review
Demo, Tutorial and Review of the NEO INSTRUMENTS VENTILATOR II Rotary Speaker Simulation Pedal, an emulation of the iconic LESLIE 122 used with HAMMOND B3 ORGAN. We connect it to the CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN and thoroughly test it out. The Vent pedals are also extremely popular with guitarists so perhaps we can check that out in the future.3. CRUMAR SORRENTO - Hammond B3 Organ Sounds
All-playing no-talking demo of the newly released CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN and CRUMAR BURN 2025 ROTARY SPEAKER SIMULATOR PEDAL. Listen and judge the sounds for yourself (but don't judge me)!4. CRUMAR SORRENTO Detailed Overview & Demo
Unboxing, demo and first impressions review of the brand new CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN, an emulation of the classic iconic vintage HAMMOND ORGAN and LESLIE SPEAKER with the all-new CRUMAR BURN 2025 ROTARY SPEAKER PEDAL.Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
Featuring music from Sweden's finest Hammond organists, Pierre Swärd and Andreas Hellkvist.
Photos from Hammond B3 Appreciation Group on Facebook and from organ fanatic and friend of the channel Nate Down Under.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Hans Zimmer Next Level Giorgio III Monumental 5U Modular System
Hans Zimmer 2025 - Batman Dark Knight - Opening - Cologne / Köln - Next Level Live
video upload by C3|Nik
Pics and details below. First the video description:
"Some thoughts regarding the "Hans Zimmer - The Next Level" concert:
Amazing! Amazing! AMAZING!
I went to all shows of Hans Zimmer, some I've seen even multiple times. The sound quality of "Next Level" blew them all out of the water. It was louder, it was more intense, really top notch sound engineering. That part at 5:50 in the video was extremely intense, I have never experienced that kind of bass before. I sat close to the front, there was a line of subwoofers right in front of me, I would not be surprised if that part causes some anxiety for people, that's how intense it was.
Some pieces were re-arranged which was an interesting touch, it added a nice new dimension to it.
I can recommend it. It is expensive but a one-of-a-kind experience in my opinion."
Update: SynTesla video below added.
GIORGIO III, Hans Zimmer's monumental synthesiser manufactured by SynTesla
video upload by SynTesla
"SynTesla is the manufacturer of the gigantic GIORGIO III modular synthesiser commissioned by Hans Zimmer for his world tour 'Hans Zimmer Live The Next Level'. Discover the unboxing and assembly of this fabulous instrument."


This one is in via John L Rice.
via pidjyman on Mod Wiggler:
"The Giorgio III is a monumental 5U Modular synthesiser created by SynTesla (Pierre-Jean Tardiveau, aka pidjyman on MW) for composer Hans Zimmer for his world tour.
This synthesizer is undoubtedly the largest modular synth in the world, consisting of 12 cabinets measuring 5 x 5U + 1 x 3U in height. Only 10 cabinets are installed on stage, with two others serving as back-up behind the scenes.
This monster represents 10 months of hard work in total. 23 types of modules were designed and produced in large numbers. To give you an example, the synth is composed of 3 separate units of 4 voices each, for a total of 12 voices, with 2 VCOs, 2 DCOS, 2 filters, 6 DADSRs, 6 VCAs, 1 resonator, 4 LFOs, buffered multis, logic, attenuators, attenuverter, mixers, wavefolders, gate delays, summing mixers, etc. etc...
The modules were manufactured in France by Syntesla and designed by Yusynth and SynTesla. They were assembled in Los Angeles at Hans Zimmer's studios and then shipped to Germany for final assembly on the tour stage.
When the synth arrived in Oberhausen, Hans Zimmer had never seen it before (he was rehearsing in London while it was being assembled in LA), and I can promise you that his smile in the photo is not fake (neither is mine).
The electrical part of the cabinets was also designed and built by SynTesla. It includes an oversized power supply with a capacity of 10 amps, an active filter that provides perfectly stable and clean voltage, and a power distribution board in SynTesla and DotCom format, as well as an integrated voltmeter and ammeter. The whole system has several levels of safety.
This made it possible to connect each cabinet to a solid-state relay socket controlled by DMX from the lighting console. The robustness of the device allows the whole or part of the system to be switched on and off in sequence, depending on the pieces being played on stage."
video upload by C3|Nik
Pics and details below. First the video description:
"Some thoughts regarding the "Hans Zimmer - The Next Level" concert:
Amazing! Amazing! AMAZING!
I went to all shows of Hans Zimmer, some I've seen even multiple times. The sound quality of "Next Level" blew them all out of the water. It was louder, it was more intense, really top notch sound engineering. That part at 5:50 in the video was extremely intense, I have never experienced that kind of bass before. I sat close to the front, there was a line of subwoofers right in front of me, I would not be surprised if that part causes some anxiety for people, that's how intense it was.
Some pieces were re-arranged which was an interesting touch, it added a nice new dimension to it.
I can recommend it. It is expensive but a one-of-a-kind experience in my opinion."
Update: SynTesla video below added.
GIORGIO III, Hans Zimmer's monumental synthesiser manufactured by SynTesla
video upload by SynTesla
"SynTesla is the manufacturer of the gigantic GIORGIO III modular synthesiser commissioned by Hans Zimmer for his world tour 'Hans Zimmer Live The Next Level'. Discover the unboxing and assembly of this fabulous instrument."


This one is in via John L Rice.
via pidjyman on Mod Wiggler:
"The Giorgio III is a monumental 5U Modular synthesiser created by SynTesla (Pierre-Jean Tardiveau, aka pidjyman on MW) for composer Hans Zimmer for his world tour.
This synthesizer is undoubtedly the largest modular synth in the world, consisting of 12 cabinets measuring 5 x 5U + 1 x 3U in height. Only 10 cabinets are installed on stage, with two others serving as back-up behind the scenes.
This monster represents 10 months of hard work in total. 23 types of modules were designed and produced in large numbers. To give you an example, the synth is composed of 3 separate units of 4 voices each, for a total of 12 voices, with 2 VCOs, 2 DCOS, 2 filters, 6 DADSRs, 6 VCAs, 1 resonator, 4 LFOs, buffered multis, logic, attenuators, attenuverter, mixers, wavefolders, gate delays, summing mixers, etc. etc...
The modules were manufactured in France by Syntesla and designed by Yusynth and SynTesla. They were assembled in Los Angeles at Hans Zimmer's studios and then shipped to Germany for final assembly on the tour stage.
When the synth arrived in Oberhausen, Hans Zimmer had never seen it before (he was rehearsing in London while it was being assembled in LA), and I can promise you that his smile in the photo is not fake (neither is mine).
The electrical part of the cabinets was also designed and built by SynTesla. It includes an oversized power supply with a capacity of 10 amps, an active filter that provides perfectly stable and clean voltage, and a power distribution board in SynTesla and DotCom format, as well as an integrated voltmeter and ammeter. The whole system has several levels of safety.
This made it possible to connect each cabinet to a solid-state relay socket controlled by DMX from the lighting console. The robustness of the device allows the whole or part of the system to be switched on and off in sequence, depending on the pieces being played on stage."
Monday, September 08, 2025
Ocean Swift - Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol2
video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
".+519 perfectly looping mix-ready oscillator sources
.Sculpt lush, evolving motion or beautifully unstable oscillator waves rich with character.
Grab here: https://oceanswift.net/product/spectr...
Spectral Oscillators Toolkit Vol 2 expands the spectrum with a fresh set of meticulously crafted seamless oscillator samples: pure waveforms, harmonically tuned tones, gently drifting textures, atmospheric drones, and tonal beds. Built from varied synthesis methods, our in-house preset work, and hardware sessions, it balances clarity and character - equally at home as a pristine foundation or a subtly unstable layer.
This volume is organized for speed. More robust naming and thoughtful curation make it easier to scan by feel and function, so you can audition, shortlist, and build faster without breaking your flow.
Design evolving ambiences, cinematic beds, or roll your own instrument oscillators - each file is ready to drop into samplers, sample-based oscillators, granular engines, or modular systems. Treat every loop as a reliable tuned “oscillator” you can explore, evolve, stack, and process. Stands on its own and pairs beautifully with Vol 1 for an even broader palette, and synergises instantly with our Porphyra Hybrid and Dystopia Diary instruments.
Contents:
519 Oscillator style samples
WAV format (16-bit, 44.1kHz)
Perfectly looping sound sources - Sampled at C3 (Note 48)
Compatible with a large variety of hardware synths, Eurorack and other modular systems, software synths, DAW's, audio tools and more (See the compatibility list for more information)
Long evolving samples
4.33GB total
Looping oscillators designed for:
Granular Engines
Sample based synthesis
Synths with sample oscillators
Ambient and cinematic layering"
Sunday, July 06, 2025
A $20 MIDI synthesizer based on the SAM2695 chip (#seeed #XIAO-MIDI-Synthesizer)
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"Here's the #seeed 'XIAO MIDI' #synthesizer, a $20 box based on the #SAM2695 synth-on-a-chip and the XIAO ESP32-C3 MCU. You can get it here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-MIDI... Table of contents:
00:00 quick sound impression
00:12 hi
00:38 hardware overview
00:57 default firmware
01:50 creating a firmware that actually supports MIDI (shoutout to @SimpleDIYElectroMusicProjects )
03:12 build a 5 pin MIDI in plug
05:23 some sounds: piano
06:20 saw wave pad
06:34 "crystal ep"
07:13 analog pad
07:27 'glass pad'
08:05 synth brass
08:23 drum kit
08:33 on NRPNs and SYSEX using @intechstudio 's GRID controllers
09:13 NRPN explained (Filter cutoff frequency control)
10:54 SYSEX explained (Reverb time control)
11:38 calculating the checksum
12:20 live tweaking demo
13:01 same, but using multiple tracks
14:25 conclusion; some feedback to SEEED
Also check out https://github.com/kinoshita-lab/MIDI... which uses the same chip but already has a MIDI capable firmware. https://www.tindie.com/products/kinos...
HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"
Features 1: Zero-Barrier Creation, Perfect for Music Beginners
With three preset modes and plug-and-play functionality, you can dive straight into music creation—no complex setup required. Built-in speaker and four tactile buttons deliver an intuitive, self-contained experience that eliminates external dependencies. Start making music from the very first note, no prior expertise needed.
Features 2: All-in-One MIDI + Metronome – Smarter, Smoother Workflow
XIAO MIDI synthesizer comes with a pre-set Metronome Mode, where you can press the buttons to change your BPM and toggle the drum track to effortlessly sync rhythms and control your entire beats with one single device. No need for extra devices or apps.
Features 3: Pro-Grade Performance for Advanced Players
Open-source hardware/software architecture supports deep customization and advanced sound design. With 64-note polyphony and 128-note capacity, unlock limitless sonic possibilities—craft your own signature sound engine, whether you're a beginner or an audio hacker.
Features 4: Ultra-Portable & Fully Hackable
Pocket-sized design (71mm × 49mm × 28.5mm) lets you capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. The 3D printed enclosure is fully open-source for you to remix and customize—not just an instrument, but your personal music canvas.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ocean Swift - Spectral Oscillator Toolkit | Overview Demonstration
video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
"Experience the full sound potential of the Spectral Oscillator Toolkit — a curated collection of 732 perfectly looping oscillator samples for use in samplers, granular engines, synths with sample oscillators, Eurorack modules, and more.
This toolkit includes a diverse range of audio sources, from analog square waves and detuned tones to atmospheric textures and digital morphs. Whether you're designing lush pads, evolving sequences, or gritty synth tones, this library offers a flexible foundation for sound designers, composers, and experimental musicians.
🎧 Great with Ocean Swift’s Dystopia Diary instrument.
📁 732 samples | 5.9GB WAV (16-bit, 44.1kHz)
🎛 Sampled at C3 | Loop-ready for cinematic and electronic sound design.
Use these samples in:
Kontakt, HALion, Ableton Simpler/Sampler, TAL Sampler, etc.
Eurorack samplers and modular sample-based oscillators
Granular synths like Quanta, Pigments, Falcon, etc.
Grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/product/spectr..."
Now on intro offer - 44% Off €25 until June 20 2025
Ocean Swift - Spectral Oscillator Toolkit | Perfect Loops for Synths and Samplers | Trailer
video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
Sunday, April 06, 2025
Baloran Introduces TheBumBleBee (aka The 3B)
video upload by Laurent Baloran
"A zen moment at the helm of The 3B.
more informations on https://baloran.com/store/index.php?r..."

Available in desktop and eurorack formats.
Google translated:
The 3B is delivered assembled in its external case: 2mm folded aluminum, 4mm machined aluminum front, epoxy paint, DC/DC converters and Meanwell power supply, the whole demonstrates a hardware quality that lives up to the pleasure that The 3B brings.
On the left (yellow adjustable support) is a 3D Laser/IR, without any danger for fingers and eyes, it is a specific technology called TOF (Time Of Flight). This sensor transmits an image of your hand or any other object that enters its cone of vision, as well as the precise distance between the object and the sensor. The image allows, by analysis, to determine the X and Y position of the hand or the object. The Z height is transmitted directly by the sensor with millimeter precision.
A second identical sensor, placed on the right (blue swivel support), transmits the X2, Y2, Z2 coordinates as well as a GATE G2, allowing completely independent two-handed play.
In the center, two buttons A and B are very sensitive pressure sensors. They transform pressure into voltage available on the A/X2 and B/Y2 sockets. They can operate as two independent sources or as a single source controlled by the two buttons: in this case, button A decrements the value, B increments it and both can act simultaneously to allow excellent control finesse.
Management of height information (Z1 and Z2)
The height of the hand, another part of the body, or an object in relation to the sensor is fundamental playing information and The 3B offers you several ways to manage it.
LIKE THEREMIN mode
When the hand enters the cone of visibility of the sensor, the GATE is activated. The voltage available on Z will correspond to the height of your hand. By default, The3B offers 120mm per octave. With its sensitivity, in broad daylight and without gloves, you cover three octaves minimum. You can change this 120mm reference per octave (possible values 72, 96, 120, 180, 240 and 360 mm)
SELECTED SEMITONE mode
Each 10 mm of movement (with 120 mm/octave setting) corresponds to a semitone. The GATE in this mode is generated for each note played. You can activate/deactivate certain semitones to limit the range to a specific key or notes.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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"
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Nik Kershaw Wouldn’t It Be Good ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound
video upload by RetroSound
"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com
One of my favorite tracks from the early 80s.
Wouldn’t It Be Good by Nik Kershaw from the album Human racing (1984)
Written by Nik Kershaw, produced by Peter Collins
Featured the Roland Juno-60, the Yamaha DX7 and the E-MU Emulator II
This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."
Friday, February 21, 2025
Knobs & Nerds Interview with Reinhold Heil (Spliff, Nina Hagen Band, Cosa Rosa, Nena,...)
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"Here is my knobs & nerds interview from 10.01.2025 with Reinhold Heil. He shared great and exciting insights from his live and studio history and I learned a lot about his equipment from that time. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did.
Thanks again to Reinhold for his time and kindness.
https://reinholdheil.com/
New Solo Album: / freiheit-geilheit-m%c3%a4nnlichkeit
https://spliffband.com/
Image Sources:
Friday, December 20, 2024
Classic Synths Like You’ve NEVER Heard Before! (Mind-Blowing Solos)
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"Step into the world of analog magic with our jaw-dropping video featuring legendary synths and keyboards! Including the lush tones of the Yamaha CS80 & the punchy sounds of the Mini Moog Model D, this video takes you on an exhilarating ride. Each synth & keyboard shines in solos performed alongside a top-tier session band, showcasing climaxes.
We’ve included timeless classics like the Roland Jupiter 8, Oberheim OB-1, Wurlitzer 200A, and even the powerful EMS Synthi AKS VCS3. You’ll see filters pushed to their limits, resonances soaring, and ADSR curves sculpted to perfection. With pitch bends, glides, portamento, and wah-wah in full force, this is a true love letter to vintage keyboards.
Get ready to experience the raw energy of the Fender Rhodes, the groove of the Hohner Clavinet D6, and the elegance of the Steinway Model O Piano. This is more than music – it’s a celebration of sound. Buckle up for an analog synth extravaganza like no other!
00:00 Intro
00:28 Roland Jupiter-8
01:27 Mini Moog Model D (Vintage)
02:35 Roland Jupiter-4
04:25 EMS Synthi AKS VCS3
05:40 Yamaha CS-80
08:10 Yamaha CS-40M
09:34 Roland Jupiter-4
10:39 Roland SH-1000
11:30 Wurlitzer 200A
13:07 Hammond C3
14:54 Steinway Model O Piano
16:30 Roland Jupiter-8
17:37 Oberheim OB-1
18:58 Hohner Clavinet D6
20:10 Fender Rhodes Stage 73 Mk I
Monday, December 02, 2024
Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night (Keyboards and Therevox version)
video upload by Benjamin Dehli
"A synthesizer / keyboard version of the Christmas carol Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam. For the vocal melody I used a Therevox ET-4.3.
This version is inspired by the recordings and live performances of Bing Crosby, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, but perhaps most of all Céline Dion (especially the vocal melody).
Instruments:
Dehli Musikk 4-track Glockenspiel: Glockenspiel
Dehli Musikk 4-track Music Box: Music Box
Doepfer Dark Energy: Drums and Percussion
Hammond C3: Organ
Hohner Clavinet D6: Clavinet / Baritone Guitar
Korg MS-20: Drums
Korg Polysix: Synth Harp
Logan String Melody II: Synth Strings
Louis Zwicki Pianette: Piano
Mellotron M4000D: Violins, Cello, Flute and Choir
Moog Matriarch: Synth Pad
Roland SH-09: Synth Bass and Drums
Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Synth Brass and Drums
Therevox ET-4.3: Vocals
Yamaha DX7: Tubular Bells
Yamaha L-20D: Harmonium
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Easyplay 1s - a toy piano with ambitions!
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"Summertones' #easyplay 1s (currently in it's Kickstarter phase https://bit.ly/3OOoED6 ) looks and sounds like a #toypiano at first, but there may be more to it than it seems at first. If one specific feature was added before release, this could be a rather useful thing to have... Table of contents:
00:00 hi
00:14 hardware overview
01:47 demo #1
02:03 demo #2 (the kids vs floyd jam)
02:19 patch overview
03:22 multitimbral?
03:40 midi?
04:17 multitimbral demo
05:01 velocity sensitivity when using external controllers
05:37 bluetooth
05:50 conclusion
07:01 ambient jam with Source Audio collider
10:17 bye-bye
Easyplay 1s facts
10 preset patches (release version will have more) | MIDI support|Bluetooth speaker & MIDI|25-key 3x5 keyboard layout, C3-C8 (with semitones)
More information: https://signup.summertones.fun/ #midicontroller
HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Unlocking Greystoke: The Ultimate Keyboard Collection Revealed!
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"Greystoke Studio boasts an impressive collection of 48 keyboards, including a diverse array of analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers, and vintage keyboards.
Massive Analog & Digital Keyboard Collection
Greystoke Studio Tour Update - The Complete Keyboard Collection!
Mar-24
48 Keyboards Including:
30 Analog Synthesisers
13 Digital Synthesisers
5 Vintage keyboards
Greystoke Studio in London, is a high-spec London recording studio.
0:00 - Introducing Greystoke's Analog & Digital Synthesiser Collection
0:07 - Yamaha CS80 - 1976
0:11 - Roland Jupiter 8 - 1981
0:12 - Roland Jupiter 8 - 1981
0:15 - Roland SH1000 - 1973 [chrome]
0:20 - Roland SH1000 - 1973
0:26 - Yamaha CS40M - 1979
0:30 - Roland SH1000 - 1973 TTSH Two Thousand Six Hundred Mini Meanie Arp 2600 Clone 2023
0:34 - Yamaha CS50
0:38 - Mini Moog Model D – 2017
0:44 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK I – 1979
0:48 - Oberheim OB-1 – 1978
0:52 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.2 MIDI – 1981
1:03 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.0 MIDI – 1980
1:14 - Oberheim Xpander – 1984
1:20 - Oberheim OB-8 – 1982
1:33 - Roland Jupiter 4 MIDI – 1979
1:36 - Logan String Machine – 1975
1:41 - Hammond C3 + Leslie Speaker - 1968 + 1963
1:43 - Mini Moog Model D – 1976
1:50 - Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano - 1976 (bought from 10CC's Eric Stewart!)
1:52 - Fender Rhodes Piano Stage 73 – 1979
2:03 - Roland Juno106 – 1984
2:09 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK II MIDI – 1980
2:16 - Korg M1 - 1990
2:18 - Nord Electro 3 - 2008
2:24 - Roland JD800 - 1991
2:35 - Korg Trinity - 1995
2:41 - Roland D50 - 1987
2:51 - Korg Poly 800 – 1983
2:52 - Roland SH101 – 1983
2:56 - Roland MC 202 – 1984
3:03 - Hohner Clavinet D6 - 1979
3:10 - Korg Z1 - 1997
3:17 - ARP Odyssey – 1979
3:21 - Prophet VS – 1986
3:31 - Roland MKS80 with MPG-80 programmer – 1986
3:41 - Yamaha TX816 - 1984
3:47 - Yamaha TX802 - 1987
3:50 - Studio Electronics SE1X – 1994
3:56 - Roland JP-8080 - 1998
4:00 - Roland JV1080 - 1994
4:07 - Nord Rack 2 - 1997
4:14 - Roland P330 - 1988
4:20 - Akai S3000XL 32 Meg - 1996
4:29 - Novation Supernova - 1998
4:43 - Novation Bass Station – 1994
4:59 - Steinway Model O – 1908
6:10 - EMS AKS Synthi VCS3 – 1972"
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Moog Mother-32: Techno Jam Patterns/Sequences. No Talk Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
"Moog Mother-32 'Techno Jam' is a collection of 64 patterns suitable for different genres like Techno, Minimal, House, Progressive, Acid, Deep, Rave, Dub, Tribal, Hardcore, Industrial, Dark, Electro, etc.
The soundset contains a wide range of sequences: dense, with all steps active, or sparse, having many empty steps and giving space for other instruments. Some patterns are made in Natural Minor, they will work nicely for Deep or Melodic Techno, while some use other modes, like Phrygian and are associated with Acid 303-lines.
💾 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/m32-...
Each seq is thoroughly set with parameters such as Gate Length, Ratchet, Glide, and Accent. The length of the sequences varies from 9 to 32 steps, including "odd" lengths (e.g., 14, 18, and so on) for polyrhythmic/polymetric grooves.
By default, the sequences are in the C3 Minor scale. This range is best suited for bass lines. However, you may transpose them to octaves higher to create melodic lines. You can also adjust the root note in semitones using the onboard keyboard to fit any scale. Additionally, transposition during playback can be used to create progressions, as demonstrated in some examples in my video demo.
Moog Mother-32 doesn't have the import/export feature. The only way to share a melodic line is old good Patterns Sheets - a picture, where all parameters are put to the picture, and then, a pattern is recreated manually by following the settings on the sheets.
Thus, the soundset is presented in the form of a PDF file. You can see an example of a pattern in the video or on the product page, the picture is attached.
There are audio examples of all seqs inside the folder with the soundset. The timbre in the examples is kept simple to avoid disturbing the perception with excessive modulations. After you've programmed a pattern, you can then set the patch to any complexity level.
The soundset doesn't include Mother-32 patches/timbres/front-panel settings. Patterns only.
You may find Mother-32 patches on my website as separate products.
You can use the patterns as ready-to-go material for your tracks or jams. Alternatively, you can go further by taking them as a starting point. Decorate the sequences with the features offered by Mother-32: play with pattern length (end point), direction, rotation (shifts the starting point back and forward), swing amount and division, tempo division if you use an external clock, momentary actions like hold, accent, ratchet, and others, reset, and, of course, you can change patterns by muting/adding steps or changing notes. Thus, a single sequence can produce many "siblings" in real time.
Friday, November 03, 2023
Massive Analog Keyboard Collection - Greystoke Studio Tour!
video upload by Andy Whitmore
"Greystoke Studio in London, is a high-spec London recording studio. Here we have a look at all the keyboards Andy had in 9/12/2020 – 41 Keyboards to look at!
Classic, Modern & Vintage Keyboards.
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0:00 - Mini Moog Model D – 2017
0:06 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK I – 1979
0:10 - Oberheim OB-1 – 1978
0:14 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.2 MIDI – 1981
0:25 - Prophet 5 Rev 3.0 MIDI – 1980
0:36 - Oberheim Xpander – 1984
0:42 - Oberheim OB-8 – 1982
0:55 - Roland Jupiter 4 MIDI – 1979
0:58 - Logan String Machine – 1975
1:03 - Hammond C3 + Leslie Speaker - 1968 + 1963
1:05 - Mini Moog Model D – 1976
1:12 - Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano - 1976 (bought from 10CC's Eric Stewart!
1:14 - Fender Rhodes Piano Stage 73 – 1979
1:25 - Roland Juno106 – 1984
1:31 - Roland Vocoder VP330 MK II MIDI – 1980
1:38 - Korg M1 - 1990
1:40 - Nord Electro 3 - 2008
1:46 - Roland JD800 - 1991
1:57 - Korg Trinity - 1995
2:03 - Roland D50 - 1987
2:13 - Korg Poly 800 – 1983
2:14 - Roland SH101 – 1983
2:18 - Roland MC 202 – 1984
2:25 - Hohner Clavinet D6 - 1979
2:32 - Korg Z1 - 1997
2:39 - ARP Odyssey – 1979
2:43 - Prophet VS – 1986
2:53 - Roland MKS80 with MPG-80 programmer – 1986
3:03 - Yamaha TX816 - 1984
3:09 - Yamaha TX802 - 1987
3:12 - Studio Electronics SE1X – 1994
3:18 - Roland JP-8080 - 1998
3:22 - Roland JV1080 - 1994
3:29 - Nord Rack 2 - 1997
3:36 - Roland P330 - 1988
3:42 - Akai S3000XL 32 Meg - 1996
3:51 - Novation Supernova - 1998
4:05 - Novation Bass Station – 1994
4:09 - Kenton Pro 4 CV Gate Converter
4:21 - Steinway Model O – 1908
5:32 - EMS AKS Synthi VCS3 – 1972
Since this video was made Greystoke Studio has acquired
2 x Roland Jupiter 8 - 1981
1 x Yamaha CS80 - 1976
1 x Yamaha CS40M - 1979
2 x Roland SH1000 - 1973
1 x TTSH Two Thousand Six Hundred Mini Meanie Arp 2600 Clone Analog Synthesizer Modular Synth - 2016 - my model is 2023
Update video coming soon!
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Roland GAIA 2: Every Factory Preset (no talking!)
video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff
"The Roland GAIA 2 has the best set of factory presets I have heard in a long time on a modern synthesizer. Listen to these presets and this synth will sell itself. It did for me."
Full review and comparison posted here.
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