GENE 616 is an all analog, stereo polyrhythmic drum machine with two independent CV / Trigger sequencers.
The upper sequencer controls the Bass Drum Generator and Oscillator 1, a Synth Drum voice with a unique architecture which can produce almost any frequency, multiple waveforms, sweet and soft or totally untamed and unhinged, and is CV controllable over a wide range of pitches, timbres and decay times.
The lower sequencer controls the Snare Drum Generator and Oscillator 2, which is the same type of Synth Drum voice but with slightly extended high frequencies.
Let’s welcome a new chapter of special FM presets for M-Vave FM-1 & FM synthesizers, includes Yamaha DX7/DX7 II, Korg Opsix 2.0, Korg Volca FM/FM2, Native Instruments FM8, Arturia DX7 V, Dexed, Plogue chipsynth OPS7.
Ambient & Dreams V2: Analog Vibes – is a new sophisticated FM sounds with an emphasis on analog sound that will surely win your heart and mind. In this part, deep Ambient textures are mixed with retro Analog sounds for maximum sound absorption effects.
In this set you will find a variety of sounds that were created without the use of effects and they already sound good on their own, since the “feeling of the effects” methods were applied – with the help of deep FM synthesis.
6 Bass
1 special FX
5 Leads
3 Pads
8 Plucks
9 Synths
Note: On the M-Vave FM-1, you get exactly the sound you hear in the Demo Presentations. This sound will sound better on the Yamaha DX-7, Dexed, Korg Opsix and other FM synthesizers, as the FM-1’s sound architecture is slightly different."
Note! - The sound s comes directly from M-Vave FM-1, No other sources (fx's etc) was used! Everything you hear you can get using my sounds "Analog Vibes" in the factory firmware -V16!
Let’s welcome a new chapter of special FM presets for M-Vave FM-1 & FM synthesizers, includes Yamaha DX7/DX7 II, Korg Opsix 2.0, Korg Volca FM/FM2, Native Instruments FM8, Arturia DX7 V, Dexed, Plogue chipsynth OPS7.
Ambient & Dreams V2: Analog Vibes – is a new sophisticated FM sounds with an emphasis on analog sound that will surely win your heart and mind. In this part, deep Ambient textures are mixed with retro Analog sounds for maximum sound absorption effects.
In this set you will find a variety of sounds that were created without the use of effects and they already sound good on their own, since the “feeling of the effects” methods were applied – with the help of deep FM synthesis.
6 Bass 1 special FX 5 Leads 3 Pads 8 Plucks 9 Synths
Note: On the M-Vave FM-1, you get exactly the sound you hear in the Demo Presentations. This sound will sound better on the Yamaha DX-7, Dexed, Korg Opsix and other FM synthesizers, as the FM-1’s sound architecture is slightly different.
Check with dealers on the right on pricing and avaialability.
Playlist:
1. Roland Boutique JUPITER-08 Synthesizer | Everything You Need to Know - Roland
2. Roland JUPITER-08 Boutique - More Of Everything - SonicLAB Presentation - Sonicstate
3. Roland Jupiter-8 // Showcase & Sound Demos - Loop Rituals
4. Roland Jupiter-08 Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
5. Roland Jupiter-08: A pocket-sized Jupiter? - Limbic Bits
Roland Boutique n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer
Playlist:
1. Roland Boutique n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer | Everything You Need to Know - Roland
2. Roland N/VISION Their 1st Wavetable Synth - SonicLAB - Sonicstate
3. Roland n/Vision Demo with Presets for Ambient and Techno - Limbic Bits
4. Roland n/vision Demo with Factory and Custom Presets - Bonedo Synthesizers
5. Roland - n/vision - Ambient/Dub/Techno Jam - Loop Rituals
Press release follows:
Roland Refreshes the Popular Roland Boutique Lineup with Two Powerful New Additions
Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 2026 — Roland announces two new additions to its long-running lineup of Roland Boutique instruments for on-the-go creation, performance, and music production. The JUPITER-08 is a special release that celebrates 45 years of the Roland JUPITER-8, one of the most coveted analog synthesizers of all time. n/vision is a newly developed instrument that elevates the sophisticated character of classic wavetable synthesis with Roland's latest technologies.
Introduced in 2015, Roland Boutique is a growing world of compact instruments that drive fresh creative approaches in electronic music, expanding on legendary sounds of the past with workflows tailored for modern producers and musicians. The sound is immense and iconic—often inspired by famous Roland designs—while the small, portable form factor is made for in-the-moment creativity. Whether performing live on stage, producing in the studio, or playing for pure enjoyment, Roland Boutique delivers an exceptional musical experience for creators of all kinds.
With the latest additions, the current Roland Boutique lineup now includes eight unique models. The JUPITER-08 and n/vision carry on all the great design features that the series is known for, including built-in speakers, flexible battery/USB-C power, and USB audio/MIDI connectivity for interfacing with music software. These new models also include a K-25m keyboard dock, making them standalone instruments for instant inspiration.
JUPITER-08 Synthesizer
Widely regarded as the king of polysynths, the Roland JUPITER-8 has been revered by generations of musicians since its debut in 1981. This powerhouse instrument helped define the era's electronic music with its huge, dreamy tones, and it continues to be heard in classic synth-pop tracks, video game soundtracks, film scores, modern pop hits, and more. The JUPITER-08 celebrates the 45th anniversary of the analog legend with this special addition to the Roland Boutique series. Offering sonic capabilities and interface features inspired by the original hardware, this powerful mini synth delivers classic sound, hands-on control, and modern performance tools in a go-everywhere design.
With its flexible sound engine, the JUPITER-08 is a highly capable musical tool. By default, the synth is set for a retro experience with the eight-part/two-voice architecture of the original JUPITER-8, but users can internally expand the polyphony to 32 voices to meet modern playing needs and craft all-new tonalities. With refined voice allocation and pitch behavior, the JUPITER-08 provides a rich, animated playing experience with enhanced polyphonic performance and genuine vintage-inspired character.
The JUPITER-08 comes equipped with a two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer and an arpeggio function, ready to capture ideas and build dynamic, evolving sounds on the fly. Onboard processing is also available for extensive sound shaping and spatial enhancement. Users can tap into 17 unique effects—including chorus and MFX—plus dedicated delay and a reverb with five types and a unique shimmer mode.
n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer
n/vision is a small yet mighty synthesizer that elevates classic wavetable synthesis with advanced Roland sound-shaping techniques. Newly developed for the Roland Boutique series, it delivers a powerful platform for crafting rich tonalities and evolving textures, offering hands-on control for immediate creative interaction and deep menu-driven tools for sophisticated sound design.
Powered by Roland’s latest sound advancements, n/vision allows players to build evocative textures through a tactile synthesizer workflow. Users can easily blend and shape two wavetable layers to create animated movement, moving pads, aggressive leads, complex timbres, and more.
Multiple modulation sources can influence wavetable position, layer balance, pitch, and shaping parameters, enabling highly dynamic sound movement. Roland’s innovative wave-shaper technology transforms incoming waveforms through non-linear processing, generating new harmonics and unique textures that go beyond the capabilities of traditional wavetable synthesis.
n/vision’s top-level interface supports immediate sound creation, but users can dive much deeper if they want. Step LFO, envelope modulation, oscillator modulation, motion recording, and extensive parameter control open powerful sound design capabilities. n/vision also provides additional sonic enhancement with a drive-enhanced analog-modeling filter, multiple filter models inspired by classic synths, and the same powerful effects processing options as the JUPITER-08.
"Another jam with the Dreadbox Artemis and GS Music Bree6. Vermona Mono Lancet '15 delivers deep bass. Backed up by the Digi's and Micromonsta 2 as always...
Thanks for listening!
Current setup:
@WeAreElektron Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples, sequencing Mono Lancet '15
@WeAreElektron Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis, Bree 6 and Micromonsta 2
@Dreadbox-synths Artemis: Dark pad
@GSMusicArg Bree6: Brassy lead with @empresseffects Zoia for fx
@audiothingies Micromonsta 2: keys
@vermonagear Mono Lancet '15: bass
@Endorphines Golden master (pedal): end-of-chain processing"
"Hey everybody, today we are going to talk about the true underdogs of music technology, the notoriously iconic Portasounds.
This product line of professional toys has been around for over 45 years and Yamaha released so many different models that it is hard to keep track even for terminally online gear freaks like myself.
We are going to take a deep dive into the long history of Yamaha Portasounds, try to find out which ones still offer the most utility for modern music production and - as I just recently fell victim to an impulse buy of what I consider to be one of the more desirable vintage versions - make some music.
00:00 Introduction 00:42 History of Yamaha Portasound 01:30 Yamaha Portasound Concept 01:51 Innovative Features 02:20 Portasounds and the DX7 02:45 PS, PSS, PSR 03:20 Synth Technologies: PASS 03:30 LoFi Squarewaves 03:42 ROM Samples 04:09 VSS Models - Casio-like Sampling 04:16 FM, Differences to other FM Synths 04:38 Which FM Portasound you should buy 04:57 Why the Yamaha Portasound PSS-680 ??? 05:12 FM Engine 05:45 Classic Sounds 06:07 FX Section 06:38 PCM Drums 06:51 Sequencer, Midi Control 07:32 Best Portasounds 08:25 Dawless Jam 08:59 Outro"
"Unlock the true potential of your synthesizer! 🎹 In this video, we dive deep into the engine room of sound design to explore 40 distinct waveform algorithms. Whether you are looking to create searing leads, lush pads, or evolving cinematic textures, understanding how these algorithms interact is the key to breaking free from presets.
Most synths offer basic Sine, Saw, and Square waves—but what happens when you combine them aqnd add some "funky math magic" to it? In this comprehensive guide, we break down 40 different algorithmic combinations and demonstrate exactly how they shape your sound."
"BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, perhaps the biggest East Coast event dedicated to electric and electronic gear for musicians with over 100 brands on display, returns to Greenpoint on October 17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot warehouse into an immersive playground for music creators.
Presented in partnership with the legendary synth store Three Wave Music and local up-and-coming guitar shop Tonewolf, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.
Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.
"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.
"Introducing Solarix a tiny, self-powered synthesizer featuring an integrated solar cell that runs completely on light. No batteries, no USB power, and no external power supply needed.
In this video, we test Solarix to see how ambient light and shadows dynamically alter its pitch, rhythm, and sonic textures. As light intensity changes, the circuit reacts in real time, turning photons into raw analog chirps, evolving drones, and rhythmic glitches.
"Dub Techno Novation Circuit Tracks Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil puts 120 meticulously designed patches and 18 fully programmed projects straight into your Circuit Tracks, ready to pull apart and make your own. Hear the chords bloom through delay and reverb, feel the sub bass settle deep in the low end, and watch stripped-back sequences grow into wide, immersive soundscapes without ever leaving the instrument.
Your download contains 120 patches built around the core grammar of Dub Techno: space, repetition, and subtle movement. The 56 Dub Chord patches span soft, warm atmospheric textures all the way to darker, mechanical stabs designed for driving club rhythms, because that range is exactly what keeps a Dub Techno set breathing across a full night.
Another first to be featured on the site, the GODWIN MPS88
00:00 Setting up and Plugging in 01:24 Specifications and Introduction 02:22 Auto Accompaniment Section 04:26 The Mystery Explained / Musical Interlude 05:27 Drum Machine 08:09 Upper Manual Sounds 10:40 Musical Interlude 11:29 Monophonic Synth 12:55 A Brief History of Godwin Auto Comp Machines 13:24 Lower Manual 16:25 Last Musical Interlude
After our videos on the predecessors Godwin CD1 and CD2 we felt we had to continue all the way to the finish line of Godwins output of amazing and rare, combination instruments. The GODWIN MPS 88 was most likely the last instrument to come out of the factory and BOY is it something special! It doesn't look like any other Italian instrument that we've laid eyes on, and the majority of the sounds are unique to this machine.
You'll find all the information we've managed to unearth in the video but a quick roundup would look like this.
The instrument consists of mainly 6 instrument sections with individual volumes divided between two manuals - all playable simultaneously.
1. DRUM MACHINE - sample based sounds 2. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section (bass, chords and arpeggiator) 3. 2 x PARAPHONIC PRESETS (upper / lower orchestra) 4. SOLO PRESETS (monophonic synth) 5. 2 X ORGAN FLUTES (organ footages) 6. 2 X STRINGS / CHOIR
There are only minor modulation possibilities available but the spring reverb is nice and deep and the Chorus and Leslie effects are great too, although they might deserve a closer look by our tech since we're not sure they function properly.
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website, an encyclopedia of Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:
"The legendary Moog Taurus Bass Pedals played a huge role in the powerful low-end sound of progressive rock — and Genesis used that sound in some truly iconic songs.
In this video, we take a closer look at the Moog Taurus bass pedal and its role in the Genesis and the Phil Collins, Steve Hackett solo works, exploring those deep, massive bass frequencies that became a signature of progressive rock.
From the classic Genesis era to the unmistakable sound of the Taurus pedals, we'll look at how these legendary analog bass pedals were used and why the Moog Taurus became such an important instrument in rock music.
If you're a fan of progressive rock, Moog synthesizers, analog synths, bass pedals or classic 1970s rock sounds, this video is for you.
🎧 Listen with headphones or a good sound system to really hear those deep Taurus frequencies!"
The song list:
0:06 Afterglow
0:47 I Don`t Care Anymore (P. Collins)
1:16 Dance On A Volcano
1:54 Squonk
2:22 Clocks (S. Hackett)
2:50 Los Endos
3:10 Musical Box
3:35 Mama
4:31 Entangled
4:56 Firth Of Fifth
5:20 I Know What I Like
5:42 Shadow Of The Hierophant (S. Hackett)
5:55 Suppers Ready
6:18 Tonight Tonight Tonight
"Demoing my first multi-part sequence on this new-to-me 3rd Wave, as well as sharing first impressions.
Relatively short but a bit rambly. Definitely more talking than synth sounds, so apologies in advance if you came mostly for sounds. More videos with less or no talking to come as I continue to get more familiar with this incredibly deep and amazing sounding synth."
Dub Techno transforms your Novation Circuit Tracks into a modern Dub Techno instrument where hypnotic grooves, evolving atmospheres and endless echoes meet the precision of Techno.
Inspired by the meeting point between Dub and Techno, the pack explores both worlds without compromise. Featuring 120 patches — including 56 Dub Chords, 16 Deep Basses, 24 Poly Synths, 16 Pads, 6 Performance Effects — plus 18 demo projects, the collection blends dub chords, evolving delays, cavernous reverbs and atmospheric textures with solid drums, sub basslines and hypnotic sequences, creating everything from introspective listening experiences to late-night club tracks.
Dub Techno captures the essence of the genre: repetition, subtle evolution and space. Every patch has been designed to breathe, evolve and interact with delay and reverb, allowing simple patterns to grow into rich, immersive soundscapes full of movement and emotion.
Note this appears to be the first post to feature the GODWIN CD2.
00:00 Setting Up 00:41 Introduction 01:28 UPPER MANUAL : organ tabs and polyphonic presets 04:13 Solo Synth 05:07 Debunking the Mystery 06:19 Drum Machine 08:26 Three Quick Improvisations 09:47 Lower Manual : organ tabs, solo synth routing and arpeggiator 11:18 Musical Interlude 12:42 Bonus Musical Interlude
"A fresh video entry in the category 'Rare as a unicorn on stilts' - this mystifying auto-accompaniment machine organ and synth from Italys' Godwin is the only one we've ever encountered.
These type of sound generators were controlled by foot pedals and electronic accordions, generally in the hands of one-man-bands providing light entertainment in places where people congregated, imbibed alcoholic liquids and sometimes even got up and danced. Remember those? Ski resorts, beach clubs, dance halls, restaurants and hotels, for drinks or dinner.
The CD2 (we're not sure what the abbreviation actually stands for but we're guessing Computer Drums) is actually more than sequenced bass lines and chords though. It's equipped with 2 separate preset- and organ sections and even a monophonic preset synth and the whole Shebang, unlike on many keyboards at the time, can be engaged simultaneously for massively wide and deep soundscapes. All those sounds need lots of circuitry safely housed in a military grade flight case. The GODWIN CD2 is well chunky, clocking in at a whopping 24 kilos.
The video explains most its specifications and includes a bit of history too but a summarisation would go something like this :
1. Sample Based Drum Machine with 16 Rhythms and 16 Drum Fills 2. Auto-Comp section with bass, chords and arpeggiator with 2 sounds 3. 2 x Organ Sections with 15 tabs total 4. 7 Polyphonic Preset Sounds 5. 7 Monophonic Synth Sounds 6. Various Chorus and Reverb Effects
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website, a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:
"We get a tour of the new INARA controller series from Five Lined Engineering at Knobcon 2026. These special-purpose controllers are designed to expose the deep parameter sets of vintage synthesizers as physical controls and MIDI CCs for use in live performance and with DAWS. There are three current models, supporting the Korg DW-8000, Yamaha DX7 family, and Roland Alpha Juno, respectively.
For more info, please visit https://www.fivelined.com/"
"I am the original owner of this 1982 Sequential Circuits Prophet 10. I sold to a friend years ago and am now posting this video for him. The P10 has the original MIDI kit sold by Wine Country installed and includes the two original CV pedals and original momentary pedal for sustain or program increment. There are plenty of videos that do deep dives on the Prophet 5 and Prophet 10, so I primarily just want to quickly hit on all of the functions working and point out some of the things that make this much more than two Prophet 5 synths."
Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Control Voltage Pedals
"Here's a short video of some of the flexibility added to the 1982 Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 performance using the factory Control Voltage (CV) pedals. Pedal 1 can be assigned to any combination of Freq A, Freq B, Filter, Amp, and Mono-Mod. Pedal 2 can be assigned to Filter and Amp. Pedal 1 and Pedal 2 simultaneously control both Prophet 5 boards."
BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo returns October 17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot Greenpoint warehouse into an immersive playground for electronic music creators.
Presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.
Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.
"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.
