He made a turntable synth & Built a DIY Drum Machine

video upload by Daisy

"Can I build an instrument with a turntable-inspired interface? Let's make a sampler synth that can record a sound and play it back as I spin a disc.

Documentation (parts list, schematic, software, & more): https://daisy.audio/blogs/seeds-n-cir...
Daisy Seed: https://daisy.audio/products/seed3
plugdata: https://plugdata.org/

About Daisy
Daisy is an embedded audio platform for creating musical instruments, effects, synthesizers, and other audio projects. Learn more at https://daisy.audio

Credits
Production team: Michael Corell, Andrew Ikenberry, and Takumi Ogata
Presenter: Takumi Ogata
Music: Eugen Schott (bensound)
Stock footage: Pexels

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Designing the turntable interface
2:48 Rotary encoders are useful and surprisingly easy to program
4:09 Controlling the pitch of a sample
5:11 Controlling the position of a sample
6:46 Time to build!
8:42 Demo
10:36 Outro"

Building a DIY Drum Machine

video upload by Daisy

"Let's build a standalone drum machine using the Daisy Seed!

Blog version: https://electro-smith.com/blogs/seeds...

Get the Daisy Seed: https://daisy.audio/products/seed3

plugdata: https://plugdata.org/

Join the community:
/ discord
https://forum.electro-smith.com/

Sections:
0:00 Overview
3:37 Switch & LED Test
3:58 4-Step Sequencer
6:40 Hardware
8:01 Programming"

Isobar Industries Serratus is Completely Unhinged Madness

video upload by Metamyther and Isobar Industries

"Isobar's new module Serratus features 9 comb filters and 9 mutations, which combined with deep sound sculpting parameters, provide completely unparalleled sonic exploration. Make drones, noisy blasts, and even demented choirs with this beast of a module. Required viewing for fans of the Vhikk X, Befaco Oneiroi, or noise, industrial, and dark techno of all kinds."



A matrix of resonant delay bodies and mutations. Serratus weaves nine comb algorithms against nine distortion, saturation, and mutation processes, with each intersection morphable in real time. Chaos and generative modulation treat the whole system as a living organism, while independent routing places filter, distortion, and reverb before, inside, or after the feedback loop, sculpting everything from string plucks and resonant percussion to frozen spectral drones and chaotic self-generating textures.

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phase fiasco eurorack modules

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Skalman

240dl

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🎛️ 🎹 Turning a Thrift Store Projector Case into a Daisy Pod Synth + Amp

video upload by Foggy Mountain Spaceship and TrimPath

"A synthesizer, an amplifier, and a Bluetooth speaker, all built into a vintage projector case from a thrift store. Sound generation runs on an Electrosmith Daisy Pod.

It's the companion piece to the Banjo-Synth (BS-1) I built in 2024. The BS-1 plays it, this box makes the sounds. It was challenging and a lot of fun to build, I hope you enjoy the video.

🧰 The Parts:
Electrosmith Daisy Pod
Vintage Argus Projector Box
CME H2MIDI Pro Interface
JBL Home Audio Speaker
Vangoa PS-01 Rechargeable 9V Power
ZK-502T Bluetooth Amplifier Board"

See this previous post for additional demos and details on the Banjo Synth.

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Matrix Vol 2 - Oberheim TEO-5 - Patches by GEOSynths Now Available

"Out Now - https://www.geosynths.com/teo-5

Matrix Vol 2 contains 128 Patches covering Pads & Strings, Bass & Leads, Poly & Arps and whole lot more.

This Video demonstrates Patches 65 to 96. There will be 2 more Videos and when the 4th is uploaded, they will be available for purchase."

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Matrix Vol 2 - Oberheim TEO-5 - Patches 1 to 32 (of 128)

video upload by GEOSynths

"Out Saturday 15th

I'm back with a follow up Bank for the Oberheim TEO-5, Matrix Vol 2. The Bank contains 128 Fresh new Patches, building upon the great and popular Patches contained in Vol 1. I've tried to go beyond what I made with Vol1, which had some classic and known Sounds to some more experimental Patches in Vol 2.

Matrix Vol 2 contains 128 Patches covering Pads & Strings, Bass & Leads, Poly & Arps and whole lot more.

This Video demonstrates Patches 1 to 32 and apologies for the slightly wobbly Camera, I had the Fan on! There will be 3 more Videos and when the 4th is uploaded, they will be available for purchase."

00:00 - 1. Broken Code GEO 01:50 - 2. Mocha GEO 02:53 - 3. Golden GEO 04:22 - 4. Grand GEO 05:33 - 5. Dirty Girl GEO 06:00 - 6. Expresso Lead 06:29 - 7. Arrival GEO 08:01 - 8. Plucky Guy GEO 08:49 - 9. Fundamentals GEO 09:45 - 10. Koto GEO 10:25 - 11. Gatekeeper GEO 11:36 - 12. Phaze Lock GEO 11:56 - 13. Digi Dreams GEO 13:22 - 14. Ring Me! GEO 14:29 - 15. Acoustic Lives GEO 15:34 - 16. Omni Arp GEO 16:39 - 17. Brazen Arp GEO 17:04 - 18. Retrospect GEO 18:21 - 19. Daisy Chain GEO 19:29 - 20. Hard Tines GEO 20:33 - 21. PolyPadz GEO 21:18 - 22. PVC Bass GEO 21:53 - 23. Shades GEO 23:26 - 24. Rare Vintage GEO 24:07 - 25. Membrane GEO 25:19 - 26. Radio Ring GEO 26:16 - 27. Chase Scene GEO 27:15 - 28. Case Zero GEO 28:19 - 29. Marimba GEO 28:48 - 30. Cozy Nights GEO 29:36 - 31. Obey GEO 30:33 - 32. Bandsaws GEO

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 17 : Basic MIDI connections

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Learn the fundamentals of MIDI connectivity with the OXI ONE sequencer! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we cover how to connect and control multiple instruments — from setting MIDI channels on a Novation Peak, to daisy-chaining gear with MIDI THRU (Vermona Perfourmer), to syncing a drum machine like the Tonverk.

You'll learn:
- How MIDI channels work (16 per port, up to 96 with an OXI Split)
- How to wire up a basic MIDI chain
- The difference between full sequencing and simple sync (start/stop + tempo)
- When to use an OXI Split instead of long MIDI chains
Whether you're just starting out with hardware sequencing or building a bigger studio setup, this video will help you get your gear talking to each other."

00:00 Introduction
00:51 Connecting a synth via MIDI
02:33 Adding multiple instruments via MIDI
06:11 Syncing a drum machine
08:34 Final notes

New Wave sketch 52 (Tonverk)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"#newwave #synthwave #synthpop

BPM 112 C Aeol

Pad fuzz (Degrader)
Hats/Percs (Subtrack)
Bass
Kick/Snare (Delay)
ARP (Reverb/Comb filter)
Chorus Synth (Reverb/Compressor) sidechained
Synth 2 (Saturator delay/Infinite Flanger)
Pad 2 (Daisy Delay, Chorus, Reverb)"

He turned his synth into a sampler - GuitarML Adruino Based DIY "TouchedOut Synth"

video upload by GuitarML

"*OPEN SOURCE* https://github.com/GuitarML/TouchedOu...

Demo of the Touched Out Sampler, which is a mod to my TouchedOut Synth. It adds a MAX4466 microphone to transform it into a chromatic sampler! The new code is open source under the 'sampler' branch of the TouchedOutSynth. The mod requires two 100uF capacitors and a 100 ohm resistor, along with the microphone. The Sampler is separate firmware, but repurposes the controls for recording and trimming samples, and looping."

Previously:

I Designed a Synth using Daisy and Arduino! KiCad PCB and Code Walkthrough
video upload by GuitarML

"Demo of my latest creation, a polyphonic touch synthesizer. Audio demo song, followed by overview of the synth, design process, Kicad PCB schematic and layout, and code walkthrough. I used the Arduino IDE with DaisyDuino to program the Daisy Seed along with MPR121 capacitive touch modules.

Now open source: https://github.com/GuitarML/TouchedOu...

0:00 - Intro Song
4:05 - TouchedOut Synth Overview and Controls
8:18 - Design prototypes
11:02 - Kicad PCB Schematic
12:56 - Kicad PCB Board Layout
16:43 - Code Walkthrough in Arduino IDE
25:20 - Outro

Patreon:
/ guitarml

Visit my website for more from GuitarML:
https://guitarml.com/"

Radiohead and Björk on a homemade synth

Downtempo sketch 48 (Tonverk)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"BPM 60. C Lydian

First track with the Tonverk, so far am loving it.

Track 1: Pad sample (Single Player Machine) played polyphonically w/ chord mode, base width filter, little spread, Chorus, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb.

Track 2: Tonal Arp (Wavefinder Machine), Daisy Delay, Chorus, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb, bandpass filter, amp envelope, , LFO 1 Filter Envelope, LFO 2 Filter Freq.

Track 3: Texture (Single Player Machine), low pass, band pass, LFO Spread, LFO Filter Freq

Track 4: String Pulse Sample (Single Player Machine), base width filter, little Attack filter, little attack, amp filter, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb.

Track 5: Lofi Dub drum kit (Subtracks)

Track 6: Kick-BD Last June (Single Player Machine), low pass, resonance, AHD"

Multiple Pulsar Simulator Simulator [Buchla Lightning + Max/MSP]

video upload by Ryan Gaston

"multiple pulsar simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator simulator

early tests with Buchla Lightning + Max; once again, using a Buchla controller as a way of testing different parametric linkages / interaction strategies for what i hope will eventually become a standalone instrument. in this case, lightning is sending several position-related CCs to Max, which is running several simultaneous [gen~] patches. these patches were originally developed for several daisy-based modules i designed, namely:

2x Impulse Generator (a pulsar synthesis-based oscillator and nonlinear distortion feedback device)
1x Retention Mechanism (a granular sampler / multitap delay / pitch shifter)
1x Temporal Drag Processor (a multitap delay / resonator)

i only recently acquired the Lightning; here, i'm using it with the rings from a Buchla 222e Multidimensional Kinesthetic Input Port. the use here is quite basic, relying mostly on the Lightning "Ear's to MAX" factory configuration. no doubt i'll keep exploring more unusual ways to use it in the future

#buchla #buchlalightning #midicontroller #experimentalmusic #noise #improvisation #maxmsp #cycling74 #dsp"

The most powerful performance MUTE modules for Eurorack: NO BPM Mute Performer Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"The great NO BPM hired me to make a demo to explain their Mute Performer system - Mute Performer is arguably the most feature-complete muting system in Eurorack, as it can mute AND mix triggers, audio (clicklessly) and CV, and it can send MIDI to mute external devices too. And you can have up to 72 channels, and you can CLOCK the mutes, so they happen on the beat (or at the start of bars...). And it has scenes, so you can prepare and recall mute groups. And it has several ways of muting and cueing mutes. It's quite a thing."

CHAPTERS:
00:00 What it is and can do
02:21 Clocked Mutes!
03:10 Cueing Mutes
05:00 Mixing Signals
07:10 Mute Scenes
10:13 Solo Mutes

The Mute Performer takes the humble mute function into new and exciting territory.

8 channels of Mutes can be cued, locked, inverted, switched, mixed, stereo-paired, expanded, and arranged into scenes. Scenes can be saved, loaded, banked, clocked, triggered and modulated.

The Mute Performer also supports MIDI, which can be transmitted using a provided 5-pin MIDI Type A to 3.5mm cable.

This allows you to connect external MIDI devices to the Mute Performer, enabling performative control of mutes both inside and out your case.

The Mute Performer alone has 8 channels, but can be expanded up to 72 channels with the Mute Expanders.

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Teenage Engineering Introduces the K.O.–SIDEKICK

video upload by teenage engineering

"the plan was to build a mixer for the K.O. II. but it became more of an effect-box with a built-in sequencer. quite cool actually. see it as a dj mixer with a 2-bar looping effects-automator, or whatever you wanna call it. the perfect companion for live-remixing your beats. making them even more you. so... a mixer, an effect box, a sequencer. we call it the K.O.–SIDEKICK.

demonstration by DJ HAYDN"

Teenage Engineering K.O. Sidekick is here!

video upload by Perfect Circuit

Get yours here

The K.O.-Sidekick is a two-channel mixer with built-in effects, per-channel compressor, and three-band EQ for each channel. Compact and lightweight, each channel has a 3.5mm stereo input, a 3.5mm output, and you can even daisy chain multiple together using the Aux input.⁠ ⁠

Use the six available K.O. Performance Effects for realtime excitement—choose between a Filter, Tape Emulation, Delay, Beat Repeat, Tremolo, and Siren. A paddle control lets you do realtime manipulation when an effect is engaged and an internal beat detection will sync your effects to the audio signal.⁠ ⁠

Whether you have a pair of EP-133s, or just want a slim two-channel mixer for your set-up, the Teenage Engineering K.O.-Sidekick is a stalwart companion on studio or stage.⁠"

via Teenage Engineering

the power companion

the plan was to build a mixer for the K.O.ii. but it became more of an effect-box with a built-in sequencer.

quite cool actually. see it as a dj mixer with a 2-bar looping effects-automator, or whatever you wanna call it.

the perfect companion for live-remixing your beats.

making them even more you. so... a mixer, an effect box, a sequencer. we call it the K.O.–SIDEKICK.

the K.O.–sidekick fits everywhere. use it for standalone mixing, as a studio companion, a desktop audio interface or on stage. link multiple K.O.–sidekicks to expand channels as needed.

only $179

XTRIKE by X Audio Systems - Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Mad Synth Engineer

"XTRIKE - Touch & Impact Wavetable Synthesizer with AI Machine Learning

The music featured in this video is made exclusively with XTRIKE, recorded and produced in a DAW, composed and performed by Charles Bisaillon.

XTRIKE introduces a unique dual-Daisy architecture that fuses a precision magnetic bender with an expressive tactile pad, delivering a touch & impact interface far beyond traditional keyboards. Its powerful wavetable engine generates everything from crisp percussive hits to complex, evolving soundscapes all shaped though intuitive, tactile control with remarkable dynamic response. Play directly with your fingers, connect a MIDI controller, or use the built-in sequencer for effortless creativity and stunning results. XTRIKE redefines expressive electronic music making.

XTRIKE is now in pre-launch on indiegogo, follow the project to secure your super-early-bird discount: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects...

Learn more about XTRIKE: https://xaudiosystems.com/xtrike/"

See the X Audio Systems label below for additional posts.

Sunset Ambient on a DIY synth

video upload by KellerDev

"Generative sequence on DIY eurorack analog synthesizer. The sequence is quantized to major scale. It has 16 steps, each of which can have up to 8 subdivisions. The sequencer plays them with some random variations. 4 LFOs control filter cutoff, PWM of the oscillator and feedback of the reverb. The delay module that uses the Daisy Seed board is the only digital effect."

15 minutes with Smoothie Audio Smear, a 98-pole allpass filter

video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill

"Tom takes a look at Smear, the debut module from Smoothie Audio. It’s a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter, and it’s capable of some pretty mind-bending spectral effects.

Buy here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/smoothie...

More from Smoothie Audio: https://smoothieaudio.com/products/smear"

via Signal Sounds:

"We say...
It's not often that we come across something genuinely new and innovative in Eurorack these days, but Smear is just that - a pair of stereo 98-pole all-pass filters that open up all sorts of strange sonic territory. Brilliant!

Manufacturer's description
Smear is Smoothie Audio’s first Eurorack module - a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter unlike anything else in your rack.

At its core, Smear takes a deceptively simple concept - the allpass filter, usually buried deep inside reverb algorithms — and refines it into a playable, sculptural processor. A single allpass subtly shifts the phase of incoming audio while passing the entire signal unfiltered. Stack 98 poles in series, and the effect becomes striking: frequencies across the spectrum are delayed by different amounts, creating a rich spectral delay that can smear, morph, and transform sound.

Smear can be become different effects, according to how you set the parameters:

Transient Smearing & Spectral Delay that reshapes transients, can add punch
Resonator & Percussion Voice for metallic, physical-modeling tones when pushed into feedback territory
Morphing filter & Phasor for animated timbral movement
Interface & Controls

The panel is laid out symmetrically, with two identical sections (Left and Right). By default, stereo audio flows left → right → out, but a dedicated Split Mode allows each side to process audio independently.

Each section offers three core parameters — Frequency, Resonance, and Stages — each with dedicated CV inputs. Frequency and Resonance have attenuverters for precise modulation. A global Feedback control (with CV) unlocks resonant, flanger-like, and physical-modeling behaviors.

The Stage sliders reveal Smear’s hidden depth: with LEDs indicating crossfade modes between filter poles, you can dive into complex notch filtering, animated flams, and evolving timbral movement. Modulate them, and the module comes alive with unpredictable, dynamic filtering effects.

Built on the Daisy platform by Electrosmith
CV inputs -5V to 5V
48kHZ sampling rate"

Tonverk 1.2.0 OS Upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"Tonverk 1.2.0 is here! With some lovely little festive additions to put under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got two new FX to play with, even more options with the existing FX, random mode for the arpeggiator, and further fixes and improvements.

Find out more and download Tonverk OS 1.1.0: https://bit.ly/48T1BjG"

"OS Upgrade: Tonverk OS 1.2.0
We know Grainer, and the 1.1.0 OS that fixed the sync issues, are still fresh on the block, but we had some pretty neat dishes in the oven that didn’t quite make that release. So here is OS 1.2.0, a chance to put a few more little festive additions under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got new effects, even more options with the existing effects, a random mode for the arpeggiator, and some other little additions alongside further fixes and improvements.

New effect: Steel Box Reverb

A third reverb comes to Tonverk, and it’s a whole other flavor. Steel Box Reverb draws on early digital and ’90s plate reverbs, with deliberately wide parameter ranges that let you push sounds from tight metallic rooms to sprawling, resonant spaces. It can clang, bloom, or decay endlessly, making it equally suited to metal can tails or big, characterful ambience.

New effect: Filter Folder

Filter Folder combines wavefolding with filtering and distortion to reshape sound at a more fundamental level. By folding the waveform before it passes through a multimode filter and drive stage, it adds harmonics, grit, and movement that go far beyond traditional filtering. From subtle edge and density to aggressive, overtone-rich transformations, Filter Folder excels at turning simple signals into something far more complex.

More FX availability

If those two additions weren’t enough (for now) we’ve also extended Tonverk’s FX powers in other ways too. Daisy Delay can now be used on all tracks - and Frequency Warper can now be wielded on all audio tracks, bus tracks and mix. Use these two awesome options wherever your echoing, warped heart desires.

Random Arp

Random Arp introduces controlled unpredictability to arpeggiated patterns, reshuffling note order on the fly to generate evolving melodies and unexpected variations.

And more

There’s a few other stocking fillers too. Pattern mute, improved gain reduction and new sidechain sources for the compressor, shorter samples available to use on Grainer, and improved tempo stability when simultaneously receiving clock and large amounts of MIDI data from an external source, such as Octatrack. Plus various other fixes and improvements."

SOUNDMIT 2025 - Faselunare presents COSMOLAB - Professional Audio Developer Kit

video upload by SOUNDMIT

Click CC on the bottom of the player for subtitles.

Also see Meet COSMOLAB by Faselunare – Modular DSP Kit for Makers & Musicians

"Faselunare Unveils COSMOLAB: A Modular Open-Source Platform for Musical Instrument Innovation

Turin, Italy – Oct 1, 2025 – Faselunare, the Italian company behind the eurorack module VEGA, officially announces COSMOLAB — a modular development kit for musical instruments and DSP algorithms. Engineered by Alphalab Audio and based on the Daisy platform, COSMOLAB is designed to empower musicians, makers, and educators to prototype, explore, and build next-generation audio tools.

The project is currently in pre-launch, with a dedicated landing page at https://sndmt.link/cosmolab-prelaunch-presskit, where users can sign up for updates ahead of the upcoming crowdfunding campaign, scheduled for Mid October 2025, and secure an exclusive 28% discount on the Full Kit with a reservation!"

Elektron Officially Introduces Tonverk

video upload by Elektron

You might remember Tonverk mentioned in previous posts here.

"We are delighted to introduce Tonverk. A machine primed for adventure. An instrument to propel you towards extraordinary music-making and boundless sound exploration. It is packed with 16 varied tracks full of polyphony, multisampled instruments, auto sampling, never-ending routing possibilities, a mass of FX options to play with (including plenty of newcomers), deep modulation, an extended 256-step sequencer, and lots more fun features to get stuck into. All in one special box."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

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Electrosmith Daisy Field Programmable Digital Desktop Synthesizer

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