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Sunday, December 07, 2025
Patching @ 3am - Featuring Humongous Frog
video upload by justin3am
"In this episode we will be talking to musician @HumongousFrog and he'll be performing for us.
Here is a link to Kyle's bandcamp and instagram.
https://hfrog.bandcamp.com/ / herrmania"
"Kyle was playing an Elektron Modal Cycles, Novation Circuit Tracks, Arturia MicroFreak and a Korg KP3."
Groove Is In The Heart/Deee-Lite (Circuit Tracks Version)
video upload by Guinan
"I watched @smallplatesmusic excellent video detailing the story behind the samples used in the very excellent 1990 track 'Groove Is In The Heart' by Deee-Lite and thought it warranted a Circuit Tracks version.
I cleared the decks this afternoon and got to work!
(Check out the highly recommended original video below)
James recreates many of his tracks using Koala software and I've taken some of his edits, sprinkled a few extra ones from the original sources and have shoehorned them into a Circuit Tracks arrangement.
Everything you hear was programmed into and played on a single Circuit Tracks with no additional effects or synths. Hopefully it shows what a great sample player/drum machine it can be! (probably not quite how Novation thought this machine would be used - but it kinda works!)
The only non-original sources are a couple of Linn drum samples to beef up the rhythm, some General MIDI 'scratching' samples and some finger clicking and verbal gymnastics from the man himself, @smallplatesmusic
More details for synths nerds
BPM=122
No synths on this mate! Only samples!!
No 'butter' notes either..."
"Groove Is in the Heart": Sample Breakdown, stories, recreating Deee-Lite track in Koala Sampler
video upload by small plates music
"Built on Herbie Hancock’s "Bring Down the Birds" and Vernon Burch’s 'Get Up' but including some very unexpected, sound effects, sitcom snippets, and belly‑dancing records, Groove Is In The Heart has big hidden depths.
I'll dig into the samples and tell you the stories behind each one:
Miles Davis’s 'butter notes,'
How an innocent sounding sample is hiding one of the dirtiest of house divas
A tenuous link with Donald Trump
Is belly dancing Greek? And why do we care?
In the end I will drop the samples into Koala Sampler (on my iPhone) and try to recreate the track. Because yes, we have Deee Lite at home.
Perfect for fans of sample culture, music history, and anyone curious about how one of the most joyful dance tracks ever was crafted.
0:00 - Introduction Overview of 'Groove Is in the Heart'
0:42 - Herbie Hancock 'Bring Down The Birds'
Origins of the melodic bassline and guitar and the Blow-Up soundtrack. Why Miles Davis did (not) tell Herbie to lay off the butter
2:17 - Vernon Burch 'Get Up'.
Burch’s career and gospel recordings, with surprising Stevie Wonder cameo.
3:08 - Combining the Hancock and Burch samples using the Koala sampler.
3:39 - Imagine my surprise when this “Trumpet” is actually supposed to be a woman’s scream?
4:30 - Hateful Head Helen / Sweet Pssy Pauline, HIDDEN FILTH. This is the original sample btw- • Hateful head helen ACAPELLA
5:35 - Sitcom Sample (Green Acres) The “I-I-I-I” vocal clip comes from a 1960s sitcom theme tune. Watch Donald Trump at the 2005 Emmys performing the same theme tune.
7:33 – Belly Dance Record Sample Intro chant “We’re going to dance and have some fun” from Tomee and the Grecian Knights. Discussion of belly dancing trend and what the hell a Bosonk is meant to be.
9:22 – Latin Percussion by Ray Barretto, plus studio-made finger clicks.
9:49 – Rebuilding the Track in Koala- Live attempt.
11:07 – Closing Performance Final recreation of the track showing how the samples are layered together.'
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Novation Circuit (OG)
video upload by Kuritar
"Novation Circuit Jam.
Thank you for watching.
I have gotten Circuit Tracks, but I still love to play the OG.
I set the exposure incorrectly, so the screen is dark. Sorry."
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Ashun Sound Machines Introduces DIOSYNTH Wind Synthesizer
DIOSYNTH A Sonic Odyssey with Joe Berry by Exploredinary
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"Diosynth - a powerful new wind synthesizer that combines the award winning Hydrasynth synthesis engine with new sample playback engine as well in an instantly familiar form factor utilizing mouthpiece with reed sensor for bite, breath sensor, gyroscope for positional sensing, true key action and a host of tactile controls . for more info please visit Ashunsoundmachines.com
Video by: @exploredinary
Starring/Original Music by: @joemarcelberry
Creative Direction: @danieltroberg
Product Specialist: @flux302
Product Design and Management: @glendarceyaudio
Animation by: @driensky_drawings
Styling and Movement Direction by: @toogiesaurus"
Welcome to Diosynth - Introduction Video
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"Today at Ashun Sound Machines, we are proud to announce the Diosynth wind synthesizer.
The Diosynth is a new wind synthesizer designed for great playability and sound creation. With a real key action that is familier to most woodwind players it is easy to pick up and play. The Hydrasynth® based sound engine + the addition of a sample playback oscillator allows for deep synthesizer sounds as well as acoustic sound playing and processing.
In this video, CEO of Ashun Sound Machines, Glen Darcey, introduces you to the features of this amazing new electronic wind synthesizer instrument."
Introducing ASM Manager : Walkthrough Tutorial
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"The ASM Manager is a software librarian designed to ease organization of your Hydrasynth patches as well as updating your Hydrasynth firmware.
For more information please head to Ashunsoundmachines.com
Download the new Firmware and manager here https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/do...
The new ASM Manager is a dedicated desktop application designed to simplify how users interact with their Hydrasynth. It replaces the original Hydrasynth Manager with a refreshed interface and smoother workflow, making sound management more efficient and intuitive.
Features include:
• A redesigned, user-friendly UI
• List View for streamlined patch browsing
• Patch Sorting by name, category, and color
• Search by patch name
• Color tagging directly within the browser
• Organize Favorites
• Integrated Hydrasynth Updater for simplified firmware installation
• Export of patch banks as Microsoft Excel® list files for easy referencing
Whether organizing sound libraries, performing updates, or customizing Favorites, ASM Manager enhances everyday interaction with Hydrasynth."
Pic and additional details via Perfect Circuit
"The Diosynth from ASM brings powerful digital synthesis and sampling to a new generation of electronic wind performers, offering a deeply expressive wind synthesizer with a vast timbral range. Combining ASM's expansive synthesis engine design with sample playback, Diosynth is an electronic wind instrument that provides nuanced control over both acoustic and electronic sounds. Mechanical keys offer a premium playing experience that feels familiar for experienced wind players, with versatile fingering modes and quantization options to welcome players of any background. Over eight octaves of notes are provided for uncompromising range, with comprehensive expressive controls including breath and bite sensors, internal gyrometer, X/Y joystick, two pressure pads, and three programmable switches.
In your first moments with Diosynth, you can immediately immerse yourself in 384 patches including everything from traditional wind instruments, rare and unique sounds from around the world, and the vastly expansive internal synthesis engine based on ASM's acclaimed Hydrasynth. Wavescan oscillators and Diosynth's sample playback oscillator can be processed through the ultra-flexible 16-mode filter, providing vast sonic terrain to empower your creativity. Cultivate your own sound with up to 768 storable patch locations on hand, including the ability to create layered sounds that fuse acoustic and electric tones, multiple synth patches, and more. Diving deep into sound design is easy thanks to the Diosynth editor app, allowing for endless exploration into nuanced patch design.
An integrated speaker is available for easy, on-the-go performance, with optional battery power via two 18650 batteries that enables portable playing anywhere the music takes you. The 1/4" stereo output enables easy connectivity into a local amplifier or front of house mix, while the onboard headphone output with dedicated volume control is perfect for those long nights in the woodshed honking to your heart's content. The Diosynth also includes MIDI via 5-Pin DIN and USB connectivity, as well as Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless practice and performance. Built for a professional performance experience, Diosynth comes with a hardshell case and all necessary cables and accessories, providing a perfect foundation to craft your bespoke performance practice. Whether you're a wind player looking for new sounds or an electronic musician looking to bring nuanced expression to your productions, Diosynth from ASM is a breath of fresh air.
DIOSYNTH FEATURES
Electronic wind synthesizer
Combines both sampling engine and deep synthesizer engine based on ASM's Hydrasynth for both acoustic and electronic sounds
384 factory patches including traditional wind instruments, rare and exotic instruments, and expressive synth patches
128 meticulously sampled instrumental sounds
Use single patches or layer multiple sounds in a single patch
8+ octave range
Mechanical keys for premium and familiar feel
Multiple fingering modes
Scale / chord quantization locking modes
Breath and bite sensors, gyrometer, X/Y joystick, 2x pressure pads, and 3x programmable switches for expressive control
Up to 768 total patch locations for storing user creations
Mac/PC editor and iOS/Android app for simple patch editing and live performance control
MIDI via 5-PIN DIN and USB
Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless control and backing tracks
Built-in speaker, stereo 1/4" output, and headphone output with dedicated volume control
Powered via USB-C or 2x 18650 batteries (batteries not included)
Includes hard-shell case and all required cables / accessories
Included accessories:
Hard-shell travel case
folding stand
2x mouthpieces
neck strap
power supply with universal power adapters
USB A–C cable
USB C–C cable
USB power Y cord
spit scrunchy
cleaning cloth
printed User guide"
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"Diosynth - a powerful new wind synthesizer that combines the award winning Hydrasynth synthesis engine with new sample playback engine as well in an instantly familiar form factor utilizing mouthpiece with reed sensor for bite, breath sensor, gyroscope for positional sensing, true key action and a host of tactile controls . for more info please visit Ashunsoundmachines.com
Video by: @exploredinary
Starring/Original Music by: @joemarcelberry
Creative Direction: @danieltroberg
Product Specialist: @flux302
Product Design and Management: @glendarceyaudio
Animation by: @driensky_drawings
Styling and Movement Direction by: @toogiesaurus"
Welcome to Diosynth - Introduction Video
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"Today at Ashun Sound Machines, we are proud to announce the Diosynth wind synthesizer.
The Diosynth is a new wind synthesizer designed for great playability and sound creation. With a real key action that is familier to most woodwind players it is easy to pick up and play. The Hydrasynth® based sound engine + the addition of a sample playback oscillator allows for deep synthesizer sounds as well as acoustic sound playing and processing.
In this video, CEO of Ashun Sound Machines, Glen Darcey, introduces you to the features of this amazing new electronic wind synthesizer instrument."
Introducing ASM Manager : Walkthrough Tutorial
video upload by ASM Ashun Sound Machines
"The ASM Manager is a software librarian designed to ease organization of your Hydrasynth patches as well as updating your Hydrasynth firmware.
For more information please head to Ashunsoundmachines.com
Download the new Firmware and manager here https://www.ashunsoundmachines.com/do...
The new ASM Manager is a dedicated desktop application designed to simplify how users interact with their Hydrasynth. It replaces the original Hydrasynth Manager with a refreshed interface and smoother workflow, making sound management more efficient and intuitive.
Features include:
• A redesigned, user-friendly UI
• List View for streamlined patch browsing
• Patch Sorting by name, category, and color
• Search by patch name
• Color tagging directly within the browser
• Organize Favorites
• Integrated Hydrasynth Updater for simplified firmware installation
• Export of patch banks as Microsoft Excel® list files for easy referencing
Whether organizing sound libraries, performing updates, or customizing Favorites, ASM Manager enhances everyday interaction with Hydrasynth."
Pic and additional details via Perfect Circuit
"The Diosynth from ASM brings powerful digital synthesis and sampling to a new generation of electronic wind performers, offering a deeply expressive wind synthesizer with a vast timbral range. Combining ASM's expansive synthesis engine design with sample playback, Diosynth is an electronic wind instrument that provides nuanced control over both acoustic and electronic sounds. Mechanical keys offer a premium playing experience that feels familiar for experienced wind players, with versatile fingering modes and quantization options to welcome players of any background. Over eight octaves of notes are provided for uncompromising range, with comprehensive expressive controls including breath and bite sensors, internal gyrometer, X/Y joystick, two pressure pads, and three programmable switches.
In your first moments with Diosynth, you can immediately immerse yourself in 384 patches including everything from traditional wind instruments, rare and unique sounds from around the world, and the vastly expansive internal synthesis engine based on ASM's acclaimed Hydrasynth. Wavescan oscillators and Diosynth's sample playback oscillator can be processed through the ultra-flexible 16-mode filter, providing vast sonic terrain to empower your creativity. Cultivate your own sound with up to 768 storable patch locations on hand, including the ability to create layered sounds that fuse acoustic and electric tones, multiple synth patches, and more. Diving deep into sound design is easy thanks to the Diosynth editor app, allowing for endless exploration into nuanced patch design.
An integrated speaker is available for easy, on-the-go performance, with optional battery power via two 18650 batteries that enables portable playing anywhere the music takes you. The 1/4" stereo output enables easy connectivity into a local amplifier or front of house mix, while the onboard headphone output with dedicated volume control is perfect for those long nights in the woodshed honking to your heart's content. The Diosynth also includes MIDI via 5-Pin DIN and USB connectivity, as well as Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless practice and performance. Built for a professional performance experience, Diosynth comes with a hardshell case and all necessary cables and accessories, providing a perfect foundation to craft your bespoke performance practice. Whether you're a wind player looking for new sounds or an electronic musician looking to bring nuanced expression to your productions, Diosynth from ASM is a breath of fresh air.
DIOSYNTH FEATURES
Electronic wind synthesizer
Combines both sampling engine and deep synthesizer engine based on ASM's Hydrasynth for both acoustic and electronic sounds
384 factory patches including traditional wind instruments, rare and exotic instruments, and expressive synth patches
128 meticulously sampled instrumental sounds
Use single patches or layer multiple sounds in a single patch
8+ octave range
Mechanical keys for premium and familiar feel
Multiple fingering modes
Scale / chord quantization locking modes
Breath and bite sensors, gyrometer, X/Y joystick, 2x pressure pads, and 3x programmable switches for expressive control
Up to 768 total patch locations for storing user creations
Mac/PC editor and iOS/Android app for simple patch editing and live performance control
MIDI via 5-PIN DIN and USB
Bluetooth MIDI input and audio input for wireless control and backing tracks
Built-in speaker, stereo 1/4" output, and headphone output with dedicated volume control
Powered via USB-C or 2x 18650 batteries (batteries not included)
Includes hard-shell case and all required cables / accessories
Included accessories:
Hard-shell travel case
folding stand
2x mouthpieces
neck strap
power supply with universal power adapters
USB A–C cable
USB C–C cable
USB power Y cord
spit scrunchy
cleaning cloth
printed User guide"
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Ambient Landscapes for Novation Circuit Tracks is here.
video upload by Isotonik Studios
"A Force Truly Evil delivers immersive textures and organic field recordings for deep ambient storytelling.
This isn't just a sound pack – it's a complete sonic environment for your Circuit Tracks.
128 evolving synth patches, 24 curated field recordings, 64 percussion samples, and 16 complete sessions ready to inspire.
From dark industrial spaces to serene natural landscapes.
Explore it now: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/ambient-landscapes-by-a-force-truly-evil/#AmbientMusic"
Monday, October 27, 2025
Looking Outside: Synthesizer and Eurorack Performance
video upload by MKustomAudio
"Three tracks created by using standalone synthesizers and eurorack modules. Sequenced from the Squarp Hermod+, I thought about recording everything simultaneously, but I decided to record it in groups to allow for more hands on manipulation of the equipment.
For drums, samples were loaded into the 1010music 'Bitbox Micro' with the following modules also used for processing the summed samples: Make Noise 'QPAS', Xaoc 'Koszalin', Qu Bit 'Mojave' and 'Nautilus', Erica Synths 'Blackhole DSP 2', Qu Bit 'Data Bender' (triggered/modulated using the Make Noise '0-CTRL'), and Noise Engineering 'Librae Legio'.
For synthesizers, the following hardware was used: Sonicware 'Evoke', Korg 'Arp 2600m' and 'Minilogue XD', Sequential 'OB-6 Desktop', Novation 'Peak' and 'Circuit Mono Station'.
Forward Momentum 0:00
Revival 3:59
Through the Window 8:20
Tracks are also available to download from the following link:
https://mkustomaudio.bandcamp.com/alb..."
LABELS/MORE:
ARP,
eurorack,
Korg,
Make Noise,
Noise Engineering,
Oberheim,
Qu-bit Electronix,
Sequential,
SONICWARE,
XAOC Devices
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Morphor ECHON 6 BBD Resonator Synth Now Open for Pre-Orders


Morphor's ECHON 6 pre-orders are now open at Perfect Circuit
Press release follows:
Morphor marks upcoming availability of ECHON 6 as world’s first polysynth based around analogue BBD resonators by announcing opening of pre-orders
GHENT, BELGIUM: having twice turned heads and opened ears thanks to show-stealing showcases at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany and Machina Bristronica 2025, September 27-28, Bristol, UK, Morphor marks upcoming availability of its eagerly-awaited ECHON 6 — being billed as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators, building upon the Belgium-based collective of artists, engineers, and musicians with a passion for creative sound experience and radical acoustic ideas’ illustrious Eurorack expertise in that area as its inaugural standalone (rack-mountable) desktop design — by announcing the opening of pre-orders as of October 23…
As an ANALOGUE POLYPHONIC MULTI-TIMBRAL BBD SYNTHESIZER — helpfully highlighted by the on point wording worked tastefully into its fitting front panel design’s execution, ECHON 6 brings the principals of modal synthesis into the analogue domain. Far from reimagining a digital concept with modern analogue circuitry, it readily redefines how resonance and excitation can interact. And as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD resonators, no less, each of its six voices features a discrete BBD RESONATOR that tracks the keyboard, producing organic overtones and complex harmonic depth. Duly allowing its users to excite those resonators in creative ways, ECHON 6 can generate anything from plucked and bowed strings over leads and basses to big pads and evolving soundscapes. Combining comprehensive multi-timbral capabilities, a 9 x 32 modulation matrix, a full analogue signal path, and a one-knob-per-function approach, ECHON 6 ultimately unites experimental sound design with classic polyphony. Indeed, its architecture invites exploration at every stage of that analogue signal path.
Monday, October 20, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Ambient Landscapes - Novation Circuit Tracks Sound Pack by A Frorce Truly Evil
video upload by A Force Truly Evil
"Available Here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=ambi...
AMBIENT TEXTURES AND FIELD RECORDINGS IN SYMBIOSIS
Ambient Landscapes transforms your Novation Circuit Tracks into a powerful Ambient machine. A conceptual sound pack merging evocative synth patches with organic field recordings, designed to transport the listener into mental and physical landscapes — from frozen horizons and industrial echoes to bustling cities, flowing rivers, and vast mountain ranges.
Perfect for Ambient, Drone, Cinematic, IDM, experimental, Downtempo, and conceptual electronic explorations. An essential toolkit not only for musicians, but also for audiovisual creators, providing immersive atmospheres and authentic textures that enhance film scores, game audio, and multimedia productions.
Ambient Landscapes content:
A complete conceptual toolkit merging Ambient sound design with organic field recordings, built to inspire deep Ambient explorations and evolving soundscapes on Novation Circuit Tracks.
128 Patches (64 new and original patches + 64 variations):
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide + Novation Circuit Tracks
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide Black Hole = Melodic Bliss #analogsynthesizer #sequential #eventide
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide Modfactor = Pro Modulation Effects
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
"In this video I explore the Sequential Take 5 alongside the Eventide Modfactor. Specifically I look at the Modfilter, Tremelopan and Undulator effects on the Modfactor.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 The Take 5
2:33 The Modfilter Lowpass
4:53 The Modfilter Bandpass
5:45 The Tremelopan
9:48 The Undulator
15:59 Outro"
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide Black Hole = Larger than life!
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
"I never tire of this synth or this pedal. Hear the larger than life sound of the Take 5 through the Black Hole.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:03 Warming up
2:08 Black Hole
4:02 Moving Off Earth
6:46 To Infinity
8:12 Gravity
11:59 Modulation
18:04 Jamming
19:09 Outro
Check out my original electronic music
https://linktr.ee/jasonderochemusic"
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide Modfactor = Pro Modulation Effects
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
"In this video I explore the Sequential Take 5 alongside the Eventide Modfactor. Specifically I look at the Modfilter, Tremelopan and Undulator effects on the Modfactor.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:10 The Take 5
2:33 The Modfilter Lowpass
4:53 The Modfilter Bandpass
5:45 The Tremelopan
9:48 The Undulator
15:59 Outro"
Sequential Take 5 + Eventide Black Hole = Larger than life!
video upload by Jason DeRoche Music
"I never tire of this synth or this pedal. Hear the larger than life sound of the Take 5 through the Black Hole.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:03 Warming up
2:08 Black Hole
4:02 Moving Off Earth
6:46 To Infinity
8:12 Gravity
11:59 Modulation
18:04 Jamming
19:09 Outro
Check out my original electronic music
https://linktr.ee/jasonderochemusic"
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Transform Your Circuit Tracks with Glitch Foundations | Techtronix Pack
video upload by Isotonik Studios
"Step into the world of glitch with Glitch Foundations by TECHTRONIX – a modular-inspired sound pack for the Novation Circuit and Circuit Tracks. Built on unpredictable stutters, chopped rhythms and experimental textures, this pack is perfect for producers looking to push their sound into uncharted territory.
Featuring 128 patches, 64 synthesized drum sounds and 30 demo sessions, Glitch Foundations gives you everything from chaotic leads and FM atmospheres to dirty basses, lush pads and wild FX. Every sound has been carefully designed to cut through the mix and spark creativity.
🎛️ Pack Highlights:
128 glitch-inspired patches (bass, leads, pads, atmospheres and FX)
64 drum sounds including unique kicks, snares, hats and percussion
30 demo sessions showcasing modular grooves and glitch techniques
Retro compatible with the OG Circuit (sessions not compatible)
👉 Learn more and grab the pack here:
https://isotonikstudios.com/product/g..."
Block Rockin' Beats/The Chemical Brothers (Circuit Tracks Version)
video upload by Guinan
"'Back with another one of those block rockin' beats.....'
I've been searching around for an ideal Chemical Brothers track to recreate on the Circuit Tracks when up popped one of my favourite channels, @smallplatesmusic with a video about this classic 1997 song off the album "Dig Your Own Hole'. I've loved the band since their 'Dust Brother'/Playstation 1 days and this mix of jazz, hip-hop and breakbeats blended with their signature synths is a true anthem. (plus check out another great band, 23 Skidoo's track 'Coup' for possible 'inpiration')
See the video here [below] for his fascinating deep dive into all of the samples used and the history behind them. Highly, highly recommend for any music fan...plus also some great Koala Sample App recreations too!
After commenting I was offered access to the Koala track shown in the video, and many of the samples in this recreation come from that version. Mark this up as my first collaboration on this channel! Huge thanks for the inspiration and help @smallplatesmusic
What you hear was all recreated on a single Novation Circuit Tracks with the drum tracks used to sequence the various samples, augmented with synth lines to underpin the sound when needed. It was recorded straight from the audio outs into a Zoom L6 without any extra synths or effects.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it and stay tuned!
More details for synth nerds.
BPM 109.
Synth 1 - sawtooth bass synth
Synth 2 - distorted PWM saw patch playing chords and stabs
Drum 1 - drum loops
Drum 2 - sequenced bass note samples
Drum 3 - vocal snatches and pitched gunshot(!) samples
Drum 4 - crash cymbal and 707 open and closed hihats"
Remaking "Block Rockin' Beats" on Koala Sampler
video upload by small plates music
"Back with another one of those..attempts to remake a dancefloor classic on my phone.
This early Chemical Brothers banger includes a lot of jazz, funk, soul and early hip-hop samples including Schoolly D’s raw intro, Wilton Felder’s (very technical...) bassline, and Bernard Purdie’s funky drum fills. I have a listen to the sample, tell you some interesting things I found out, then try to rebuild the track using Koala, showing you how it works (more or less).
Featuring nods to Grand Wizard Theodore, Afrika Islam, Adult Swim cartoons, and the Zulu Beat Show.
0:00-0:15 Intro - What are we doing here anyway?
0:23-1:10 Schoolly D "Back With Another One Of Those" vocal, Acqua Teen Hunger Force
1:10-1:45 The Crusaders bassline- Beastie Boys cover, every third 1/16th note, Wilton Felder's other credits
2:02-2:43 Using Koala for the bass and drums
2:43-4:07 Drums by Bernard Purdie- the sample machine
4:07- 5:20 "Hoooo!" - Early hip-hop artefacts, Grand Wizard Theodore
5:20-6:50 Afrika Islam on the Zulu Beats Show, waiting for MCs, 'We're about ready to rock steady'
6:50-7:36 "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", "Rocksteady" Aretha Franklin drummer
7:36-9:00 Koala workout, using the samples to recreate Block Rockin' Beats"
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Roland Introduces the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator w/ TR-808 and TR-909 Analog Drum Circuitry
video uploads by RolandChannel
The TR-1000 is available now for $2,699.99. Check with dealers on the right for availability.
"The TR-1000’s analog engine features 16 of the most coveted circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909, faithfully recreated from the original designs with detailed engineering and carefully selected modern components. Alongside the TR-1000’s analog voices are powerful digital sounds driven by Roland’s latest advancements, including 21 circuit-bent TR-808 and TR-909 models built with Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, FM percussion, virtual analog tones, and a deep PCM library for sonic exploration and fresh textures."
Playlist:
1. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Egyptian Lover Performance
2. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Everything You Need to Know
User videos followed by hi-res pics and the press release:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Born Slippy/Underworld (Circuit Tracks Instrumental)
video upload by Guinan
"This iconic tune (featured in the movie, ‘Trainspotting’) is another classic piece of techno from Underworld. This is a bit of a test if I could get anywhere near the sound using just the Circuit Tracks. The main iconic sound synth was apparently produced using a Waldorf Microwave which is a very different synth architecture than the Tracks.
This version was programmed and recorded straight from the Novation Circuit Tracks.
More details for synth nerds.
140BPM
Synth 1 – Pad sound using Digital Vocal waveforms 1 & 6. The original pad has a very sampled vocal tone from the wavetable used so I mixed in some modulated noise to try and get at least part of the same effect.
Synth 2 – percussive sawtooth chords with delay (apparently dotted 8ths on the original but it didn’t sound right so I’ve used 8th delay (preset 11)).
Drum 1- booming 909 techno bass drum.
Drum 2 – 909 hihats and open hihat.
Drum 3 – this might be contentious but ‘the Internet’ suggests Underworld used a loop from the sample CD ‘Best Service:Dance Mega Jungle Rave’. What you are hearing therefore is sample ‘140 25.wav’ from this set I found by searching online. Opinion suggests that even if it wasn’t from this CD both they and Underworld sampled it from the same source?
Drum 4 – this is reserved for the vocal samples – surprising how essential to the song they are!"
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Ambient House Hardware Jam w/ Novation Circuit Tracks & Modular Synth
video upload by S E C O N D • S U N
"Some minimalist beats to go with your morning coffee. Sit back, dive in, and chill out.
Website: https://www.secondsuncph.live
Instagram: / second__sun__
Bandcamp: https://secondsuncph.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Q1w9..
.
Second Sun is an ambient artist from Copenhagen, Denmark. Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, please share it with someone you love.
All rights reserved."
Friday, September 12, 2025
Metro - Trance Jam - Circuit Tracks Only Live Performance
video upload by Yarune Music
"Experience a dawless trance jam created entirely on the Novation Circuit Tracks. This track, titled 'Metro', is a live jam inspired by the rhythm and atmosphere of the Amsterdam and Munich underground systems. Pulsing basslines and clubby trance grooves come together in this one-take performance — no DAW, no edits, just raw electronic music.
I love creating with the Circuit Tracks, letting ideas flow without a screen. This performance is part of my ongoing exploration of dawless production and live electronic jamming.
If you enjoy synth jams, hardware grooves, and live trance performances, hit like and subscribe — I'll promise to create more jams for you! 🎶
Thanks for listening and watching.
— Yarune"
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Acperience 1/Hardfloor (Circuit Tracks & Roland T-8 version)
video upload by Guinan
"1992's 'Acperience 1' by the German duo Hardfloor is almost peak 303 acid house. I've used the Novation Circuit Tracks with the @IsotonikStudios soundpack RB 303 by Yves Big City @bigcitymastering to emulate 2 of the 3 TB-303s used. The final pattern comes from the Roland T-8 drum machines emulation synced with the Tracks and feeding into the audio in..
The high string synth note was created on the Tracks and sampled so it could be played back on a drum pad.
Everything you hear was programmed and played live on these two machines and the mixed audio was recorded straight from the Tracks output."
And the original:
video upload by HRDFLR
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
This might be the best Novation Circuit track yet!
video upload by Guinan
"It started out as a bit of a challenge but in the end turned out better than I hoped.
Everything you hear was programmed on the Tracks synth (and if required, sampled into the Rhythm). Only the drums and vocals are samples from elsewhere and the whole thing is played back on the two machines and recorded (without any extra synths or effects)."
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Valley Of The Shadows/Origin Unknown (Circuit Tracks Version)
video upload by Guinan
"'We need Jungle I'm afraid'.....this weeks track is the highly influential jungle track 'Valley Of The Shadows' by Origin Unknown released first in 1993."
"Funnily enough I had this CD for years and didn't have a sampler! (I couldn't lay my hands on it for the video but had a copy in my 'archive'). It was a lot of fun to assemble this very simple track from the ingredients and only a small amount of artistic licence was required to fit it into the Tracks.
As you can hear there are no drum machine samples in this...the 'Drum' section is used entirely to play back samples and loops. The samples were edited and time stretched to work in the track at 160Bpm. The arpeggiated section was prepared as 3 samples (2 of which had the extra pitch shifted repeat of the arpeggio).
Synth 1 - single oscillator sine wave with a touch of distortion to fatten it up
Synth 2 - detuned sine waves on 2 oscillators with heavy phaser effects applied.
Drum 2 - '31 seconds' NASA sample from FM Disk 1, 'Long Dark Tunnel' sample from Youtube.
Drum 3 - 'Think' loop from FM CD, with occasional 2nd variation and chopped 2nd half of loop.
Drum 4 - time stretched and pitch shifted arpeggiated loops from FM CD.
Almost entirely based on sounds from a CD free with the first issue of the magazine, Future Music. It also features a sample from a BBC TV documentary about near-death experiences. Countless tracks from the next few years were based on this one CD as bedroom producers hungrily reused the samples creatively.
(I found it here too - enjoy!
https://archive.org/details/the-futur... )
If you've ever heard it, the '31 Seconds' and 'I felt like I was in a long dark tunnel' samples are especially memorable with the deep sub bass.
This was all programmed and played on a single Circuit Tracks. No additional synths or effects were used."
The guide here tells you step-by-step how to recreate this track. Thanks @newbreakscom5050:
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