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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
1982 Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Overview
video upload by Wannit BBBad
"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
video upload by Wannit BBBad
"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 Synth & Pedal Expo Set for October 17–18
Press release follows:
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.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Brooklyn Synth Expo, events, News
LABELS/MORE: Brooklyn Synth Expo, events, News
Monday, September 07, 2026
Crumar Bit 99/01 - Custom Ambient & Vintage Sounds
video upload by LFOstore
Full Bucket Bucket One - Custom Ambient Sounds FREE Emulation
video upload by LFOstore
"Also working with FREE Full Bucket Bucket ONE Emulation from here:
https://www.fullbucket.de/music/bucke...
Welcome to Italian flavor & a legend - Crumar Bit 99/01 synthesizer!
We can call it an Italian Prophet-5 :)
BUY SOUNDSET: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/crumar-bit...
It sounds like a gem - vintage, deep, alive as well as Bucket ONE Emulation in which you can load sysex files and our set!
You will be surprised - part of demo showing sound of hardware unit & half of vst emulation!
'Dreamer' Soundset contains 75 fresh organic sounds:
Deep Basses
Bright Leads
Huge PWM Strings
Deep Pads
Plucks & Keys
Fx & Perc
By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation.
Powerful unison strings, stunning unusual movements, deep pads & polys great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dancefloor music.
Instructions are inside & loading in seconds via midi & plugin.
Demo using 5% 0f Valhalla Supermassive reverb.
Re-discover Crumar legacy synths with our sounds!"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Crumar, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: Crumar, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Kasser Synths - DAFM Synth Genesis Desktop 4-Operator FM Synthesizer
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
Additional NOISEBUG Listings
"Includes both YM2612 and YM3438 chips
The DAFM Synth Genesis from Kasser Synths is a desktop FM synthesizer that uses authentic YM2612 or YM3438 chips to create distinctly retro sounds from classic game consoles. With options for either the Yamaha YM2612 or YM3438 chips providing distinct characteristics, these authentic ICs provide creative access to the same wonderfully digital sounds heard in the SEGA Genesis and Megadrive game consoles. In the YM2612, a unique "ladder effect" adds characterful artifacts, while the YM3438 version provides a cleaner output.
via this Reverb listing
Additional NOISEBUG Listings
"Includes both YM2612 and YM3438 chips
The DAFM Synth Genesis from Kasser Synths is a desktop FM synthesizer that uses authentic YM2612 or YM3438 chips to create distinctly retro sounds from classic game consoles. With options for either the Yamaha YM2612 or YM3438 chips providing distinct characteristics, these authentic ICs provide creative access to the same wonderfully digital sounds heard in the SEGA Genesis and Megadrive game consoles. In the YM2612, a unique "ladder effect" adds characterful artifacts, while the YM3438 version provides a cleaner output.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Kasser Art, Reverb
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Kasser Art, Reverb
Monday, August 31, 2026
EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: Dewtron Mr. Bassman Bass Pedals feat. MIKE KIKER
video upload by EMEAPP
Note this appears to be the first demo of the Dewtron Mr. Bassman featured on the site. Previous posts have all been listings. You'll find some pics and additional info there though.
"In this episode of Sonic Test Drive, our Education Associate Mike Kiker @MikeKiker demonstrates the Dewtron Mr. Bassman.
One of the first commercially available standalone bass pedal units. Made in the UK in the early 1970s, famously used by bands such as Genesis, Yes, Led Zeppelin, and Renaissance. To compliment the Dewtron and to demonstrate how the deep frequencies generated by the Dewtron can supplement the low end in a band situation for both bass players and guitar players, Mike also plays a 1967 Rickenbacker 360/12-string guitar followed by a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 bass. It wasn't long before more widely available bass pedal synths such as the Moog Taurus pedals supplanted the Dewtron in terms of both popularity and functionality. But it was the Dewtron that first made an impact as a supplemental bass instrument and has become an exceedingly rare and sought after instrument. #basspedals #bass #genesis #mikerutherford #yes #chrissquire #ledzeppelin #johnpauljones #renaissance #joncamp #museum #musictech #synthesizer #analog #analogsynth #progressiverock #guitarplayer #pedal #pedalboard #pedals #basssynth #synthbass #progrock"
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Ear Candy: The Best EP Sounds of the 80s (Full Walkthrough with Intro)
video upload by JimDaneker
"Ear Candy is the ultimate collection of iconic EP (electric piano) sounds from the 80s & early 90s, meticulously deep-sampled for MainStage/Logic and Kontakt. These are the most "expensive" sounding EPs you heard on the biggest hits of the decade, by countless artists.
This is a walkthrough of all patches, with background info on the instruments captured.
Get Ear Candy at:
https://backstagepass.store/earcandy
Table of contents:
00:00:00 - *** Intro Teaser
00:00:32 - *** DX DREAMS: History & FX options
00:02:45 - Clique & reverb options
00:04:01 - Dreaming of the 80s
00:04:25 - Multi-Layer EP: DX Dreams vs. plugin options
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: documentaries, New Soft Synths, News, Roland, Sequential, Soft Synths, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: documentaries, New Soft Synths, News, Roland, Sequential, Soft Synths, Yamaha
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Yamaha QS300 - "Analog Dreams" Soundset 120 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"Welcome to 'Analog Dreams' soundset for Yamaha QS300!
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/yamaha-qs3...
The QS300 was a keyboard version of the classic QY300 with lots of cool sounds, built-in phrases and XG compatibility - a grandpa of CS-1X & AN-1X models.
Here you will find 120 fresh new sounds (001-116 & 124-127 in user bank):
Lush Atmospheric Pads
Big Strings
Classic Synths Emulations
Beautiful Keys & Plucks
Deep Basses
Expressive Leads & Solos
Effects & Movements
!!! The set of sounds is distributed in a floppy disk format, so make sure disk drive is working on your synthesizer & you are having floppy drive on your computer.
By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation.
Powerful unison strings, stunning unusual movements, deep pads & polys great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dancefloor music.
Re-discover your Yamaha synth with our sounds!"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Yamaha
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
E-MU Proteus 2000 - "Golden Age" Soundset 128 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"#emu #proteus #proteus2000 #demonslayer
Proteus 2000 is one of the most versatile modules of early 2000s
with lots of waveforms, samples, filter models, modulations & effects.
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/e-mu-prote...
'Golden Age' Soundset adding 128 new organic presets in your arsenal:
Complex Pads
Evolving Scapes
Rich Strings
Classic Synths Emulations
Plucks & Keys
Basses
Leads
Complex Moving Sounds
Effects
Easy installing with our instructions.
By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation.
Powerful unison strings, stunning unusual movements, deep pads & polys great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dancefloor music.
Great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dance floor music."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Emu, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: Emu, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Roland Jupiter-4 | The Vintage Analog Synth That Started It All
video upload by RetroSound
"Roland Jupiter-4 Sound Demo
vintage analog synth sounds, arpeggios made by RetroSound with the classic Roland character.
In this video, we take a deep dive into the sound of the legendary Roland JUPITER-4 Compuphonic, one of the most iconic vintage analog polyphonic synthesizers of the late 1970s.
The New Wave synth.
Released in 1978, the Jupiter-4 was the first Roland synthesizer to carry the JUPITER name and helped establish Roland's reputation for powerful analog polyphonic synthesizers. It features four-voice polyphony, analog oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, an arpeggiator and Roland's early Compuphonic digital control system. Roland also gave the Jupiter-4 the ability to store user presets — an important feature for its time.
Video:
0:06 The Cave
0:33 Filter FM
0:50 Romantic
1:30 Soft Square
1:51 Dark Bass
2:07 The Arrival
2:22 Sunlight
2:38 Favorite Sound
2:54 Sweeping
3:30 Save Your Ears!
4:30 Little Love Song (with TR-808)
In this Jupiter-4 sound demo by RetroSound, you'll hear the character that makes this synthesizer so special: punchy basses, warm pads, aggressive filter sweeps, analog leads, brass-like sounds, arpeggios and fat unison tones.
The Jupiter-4 may have fewer voices and controls than later Roland classics such as the Jupiter-6 and Jupiter-8, but its distinctive combination of fast envelopes, powerful filter, analog warmth and lush ensemble character gives it a sound all of its own.
π₯ Roland Jupiter-4 Facts
• Introduced in 1978
• Four-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer
• First Roland synthesizer in the JUPITER series
• Analog VCO-based synthesis
• Resonant analog VCF
• Built-in arpeggiator
• Eight user preset memories
• Famous for its warm, fat and expressive sound
If you love vintage analog synthesizers, Roland synths, classic synth sounds, synth pop, new wave, electronic music and hardware sound demos, this one is for you"
Website ► https://retrosound72.wixsite.com/home
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Strangest, Most Interesting Synth He's Played This Year (Morphor Echon6)
video upload by Starsky Carr
"The Morphor Echon6 is the world's first analog modal polysynth — a genuine departure from the wall of subtractive synths flooding the market right now. In this review and demo I dig into its Karplus-Strong-based exciter and resonator, six voices you can split into six independent monosynths, and a modulation system so intuitive it doesn't need a menu. Full raw demo at the end so you can hear it completely unprocessed.
WHAT IS MODAL SYNTHESIS?
Modal synthesis uses a Karplus-Strong oscillator — an exciter (like a pluck, bow, or hammer) run through a resonator (like a string or instrument body) — to fake physical, plucked/struck sounds. First proposed by Kevin Karplus and Alexander Strong back in 1982, you'll recognise the concept from modules like Mutable Instruments Plaits, Rings and Braids, and digital oscillators in synths like the Arturia MiniFreak and Korg Minilogue XD. The Echon6 takes that same idea and builds it entirely in analog circuitry — as far as I know, the first synth to pull that off.
CHAPTERS
0:00 What's coming up
1:43 DEMO JAM #1 - glitchy ambient
5:40 What is modal synthesis? (Karplus-Strong explained)
6:53 Front panel overview
7:52 Six voice groups patch demo
9:53 DEMO JAM #2 - as an FX unit on drums
12:20 SIx voices in unison - CHORD MODE?
13:06 DEMO JAM #3 - 6 unique voices
13:48 Exciter section deep dive
21:15 BBD resonator deep dive
25:47 Modulation section deep dive
36:22 Building a musical patch from scratch
41:16 DEMO JAM #4 - A Love Story ;) IYKYK
43:15 Echon6 vs Erica Synths Steampipe
45:00 Final thoughts
45:40 Patreon & website
46:13 DEMO JAM #5 Intro raw (maybe a little reverb at the end)
MY TAKE
The Echon6 is a genuinely fresh alternative to the current glut of subtractive synths — your Jupiters, Junos, Prophets, and OB-style clones. It felt natural within minutes, the modulation is some of the cleverest I've used on any hardware synth, and the build quality is excellent. Compared to the Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synthesis), the Echon6 is easier to learn, while the Steampipe can get more chaotic, faster, thanks to its distortion and reverb. Both are worth a look if experimental modal synthesis is your thing — but the Echon6 gets a big thumbs up from me.
GEAR MENTIONED
Morphor Echon6 (analog modal polysynth, reviewed here)
Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synth, comparison)
Mutable Instruments Plaits / Rings / Braids
Arturia MiniFreak
Korg Minilogue XD
MORE PATCHES, SAMPLES & TUTORIALS
Patreon: www.patreon.com/starskycarr - patches, samples, tutorials and more
www.starskycarr.com - patches, samples, free and cheap goodies"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, Erica Synths, Korg, Morphor, Mutable Instruments
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, Erica Synths, Korg, Morphor, Mutable Instruments
Monday, August 03, 2026
Moog Subsequent 37 | Synth Exploration & Raw Sequences [Synthesizer Demo]
video upload by Mr. Card Synths
"Moog Subsequent 37 | Synth Exploration & Raw Sequences [Synthesizer Demo] – a deep dive into the Moog Subsequent 37, exploring its raw analog character, driving sequences, and the massive low-end weight it’s known for. I’ve always loved taking this synth into rhythmic territory — gritty sequences, punchy basslines, evolving modulations, and aggressive tones that cut through a mix. The Subsequent 37 is perfect for this: hands-on sequencer, deep modulation routing, rich Moog filter, and a multidrive section that adds serious bite. In this exploration, you'll hear the pure, untamed power of the Subsequent 37 in action.
π Check out and download my custom Moog Subsequent 37 presets: https://mrcardsynths.com/product-cate..."
Reliq Review & Demo: The Ultimate Hybrid Control Surface?
video upload by Starsky Carr
"Gear featured in this patch:
Reliq hybrid control surface/sequencer/mixer
Erica Synths Black Wavetable VCO
Erica Synths PolyVCF (multi-mode filter)
[Knobula] Drum Farm percussion module"
"Reliq review & full demo: the hybrid control surface that's a 16x16 analog patch matrix, mixer, sequencer and two-way Ableton/Bitwig controller all in one box. Here's exactly how I use it in my rig.
Reliq calls itself a "hybrid control surface" because it's really four or more machines built into one unit: a 16-in/16-out analog audio & CV patch matrix, a mixer, a deep polyphonic sequencer with per-track LFOs and envelopes, and two-way DAW integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig. On top of that there's Song Mode, which lets you snapshot entire patch/matrix/sequencer states into blocks and chain them together for a full arrangement.
Rather than trying to cover every single feature (it's genuinely as deep as trying to demo all of Ableton or Logic in one video, and it keeps getting free updates - v1.8 just dropped), I'm showing you how I've actually used it to build the patch and track in this video, so you can see how the pieces fit together in a real-world workflow.
Timestamps:
0:00 What is Reliq?
2:46 How I'm approaching this review
3:24 Hardware tour - screen, encoders, joystick, I/O
6:11 The 16x16 patch matrix
9:28 The mixer
11:00 The sequencer (tracks, automation, ratchets, probability)
17:08 Chord mode deep dive
21:00 Clip follow-up modes
21:38 LFOs & envelopes (128 per track)
24:41 DAW control mode (Ableton/Bitwig integration)
28:50 Song mode - blocks & snapshots
33:26 Settings menu
35:09 Full Demo Performance with Description"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, Knobula, Reliq
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, Knobula, Reliq
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Moog Minitaur – Sample Pack (FREE) | Sound Demo
video upload by Mr. Card Synths
"Moog Minitaur – Sample Pack (FREE) | Sound Demo – explore a collection of deep analog sounds captured directly from the Moog Minitaur. This free sample pack is perfect for adding massive basslines, thick sub tones, and punchy low-end presence to your productions.
π Download the free sample pack: https://mrcardsynths.com/product/moog..."
Friday, July 17, 2026
Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ 1 - "Cinematic Legacy" Soundset
video upload by LFOstore
"Soundset working: Original ESQ-1 & SQ-80 + Cherry Audio Ensoniq ESQ1
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/cherry-aud...
In 1988 Ensoniq made a real deep machine ESQ-1 with digital osc’s & analog filter & lot of synthesizer possibilities.
In our modern times Cherry Audio made a great emulation of this 80’s classic!
Now we are having opportunity to touch a legend with authentic sound!
'Cinematic Legacy' Soundset contains 40 organic presets suited for cinematic, ambient & electronic music in any genre:
Massive Vintage Strings
Silky & Evolving Pads
Deep Drones
Basses
Arps & Moving Sounds
Plucks & Bells
Easy installing with our instructions.
Sounds can be different aswell as patch names from model to model.
Original ESQ & SQ synths having no Arp & Reverb.
Made by chief sound engeneer of LFO.store – Nick Klimenko.
Turn the potential of your powerful synthesizer on maximum & may music be with you!"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Cherry Audio, Ensoniq, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Cherry Audio, Ensoniq, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Synapse Audio Proxima 64 Retro Atmospheric Presets Live Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
π» “VHS Memories” is a collection of 64 atmospheric cinematic presets for Synapse Audio Proxima.
π It includes: 11 Keys, 8 Pads, 11 Strings, 12 Synths, 8 Drones, and 14 Textures.
πΊ The soundset draws inspiration from sci-fi movies, retro electronica, cinematic soundtracks, dystopian worlds, urban landscapes, noise ambient albums, experimental modern art, and contemporary sound design.
π¦ The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/prox...
πΌ Built around the concept of imperfection, the collection blends gritty, lo-fi textures with constantly shifting timbres shaped through deep modulations.
πΎ The timbral range is wide and diverse, covering dark, noisy, lo-fi, warm, deep, retro/vintage, melancholic, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping textures.
π All presets respond to Velocity, affecting volume and brightness.
ModWheel adds expression to the sound through filter opening, detuning, vibrato, or additional movement.
π§Ώ These patches are versatile and can be used in any genre where a dark atmosphere is essential, such as techno, ambient, IDM, industrial, drum and bass, and others. This collection is also an invaluable resource for soundtrack composers, game developers, audiobook producers, video creators, advertisers, and social media content creators.
π‘ Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
Friday, July 10, 2026
Torso S-4 POLY Engine: Turning Samples Into Synths (Torso Explorations Vol. 34)
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"In Volume 34 of my Torso Explorations series, we are diving deep into the POLY engine on the Torso Electronics S-4 sculpting sampler. While the S-4 is an incredible texture and ambient machine, the POLY engine transforms it into an expressive, 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer by arranging samples chromatically across the keys.
I walk you through how to configure and play the POLY engine using two external MIDI controllers: the Keith McMillen QuNexus keyboard for manual playing, and the Korg SQ-1 for sequencing.
The POLY engine gives you per-voice control over amplitude and filter envelopes, allowing you to sculpt raw samples into beautifully playable synth patches.
--
π΅ What's inside this video:
• Track 1: Demonstrating the core mechanics and envelope shaping of the POLY engine using a built-in stock sample.
• Track 2: A quick, live workflow showing how to sample an external acoustic instrument (my mandolin) using the S-4’s internal microphone and instantly flip it into a polyphonic synth patch.
This entire performance was recorded live in one take, with light mixing and mastering finished in Pro Tools. The video is fully annotated throughout so you can easily follow the exact parameters and routing I'm altering in real-time.
If you enjoy these deep dives into the S-4, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and leaving a comment with how you’re using your S-4!
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Setting up a first POLY track
04:24 - Sending Audio from one track to another
06:12 - Quickly recording, trimming, and saving a new sample
07:05 - Using the new sample to create a second POLY track
08:34 - Let's add some drums?
09:03 - And let's play!"
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Mettalicum - XOR Logic Percussion Synth
video upload by Sid Rockett
"π Exploring the Mettalicum: a new XOR-based percussion synthesizer built for harsh metallic hits, industrial rhythms, and unpredictable noise. Unlike traditional drum machines, the Mettalicum relies on logic gates to generate complex, inharmonic square-wave clusters that cut right through a mix. In this hardware demo, we run through the raw oscillators, tweak the parameters, and patch it into an experimental setup to hear what it can really do.
⚙️ Sponsored by PCBWay
Huge thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! Whether you are prototyping a chaotic new noise box, building a custom MIDI controller, or ordering high-quality circuit boards for a full production run, PCBWay has you covered. They offer incredibly fast turnaround times on custom PCBs, 3D printing, and CNC machining. Bring your DIY audio projects to life: https://pcbway.com/g/1AhZrq
Ⓜ️ What makes the Mettalicum different?
Traditional subtractive synthesis uses standard waveforms and filters to create drum sounds. The Mettalicum takes a different approach by running multiple square waves through XOR (Exclusive OR) logic chips. When these frequencies interact, they create dense, metallic, and grinding textures perfect for noise music, industrial beats, and lo-fi soundscapes.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The Raw Sound of the Mettalicum
00:32 - PCBWay Sponsor Message
00:44 - Demo with Ampero Mini
02:42 - Hardware Jam: Mettalicum + Experimental Setup
π Gear Used in this Video:
Mettalicum XOR Synthesizer
Tempest Kick Synthesizer
Korg Monotron Delay
Bastl Instruments Bestie
Hotone Ampero Mini
MyVolts CandyCords
✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.
From boutique pocket synths to DIY Eurorack builds, this channel is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of compact hardware. Join me as we navigate through industrial soundscapes, deep cinematic reverbs, and the infinite feedback of outer-space delays.
π️ Shop here:
https://sidrockett.bandcamp.com
https://www.tindie.com/stores/sid_roc..."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Sid Rockett
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Sid Rockett
Arena Digitalis
video upload by Sid Rockett
"π Learn how to build the Arena Digitalis, a high-performance Arduino granular audio processor for real-time glitch, shimmer, and ambient textures.
In this deep dive, we explore the Arena Digitalis—an open-source Arduino audio project designed for experimental musicians and sound designers.
Granular synthesis is often gatekept by expensive hardware like the Mutable Instruments Clouds or Chase Bliss Mood.
The Arena Digitalis brings those "micro-looping" capabilities to the Arduino Nano/Uno platform using the new R4 processor.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – PCBWay Ad
0:45 – Controls
3:20 – Sound demo with Kastle ARP
Thanks to @PCBWay for sponsoring this video! Check out all their services under the following link and get 5$ new user credit.
https://pcbway.com/g/1AhZrq
π Resources & Links:
Get the Code/Schematics: [https://github.com/SidRockett/Arena_D...]
Key Features of Arena Digitalis:
Real-time Granular Processing: Low-latency audio manipulation.
Arduino-Based: Highly customizable and open-source.
Tactile Control: Manual knobs for grain size, spray, and pitch.
Compact Design: Perfect for pedalboards or tabletop synth rigs.
✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.
From boutique pocket synths to DIY Eurorack builds, this channel is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of compact hardware. Join me as we navigate through industrial soundscapes, deep cinematic reverbs, and the infinite feedback of outer-space delays.
π️ You can buy my synths here:
https://sidrockett.bandcamp.com
https://www.tindie.com/stores/sid_roc..."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Sid Rockett
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Sid Rockett
Klik - Pushbutton Matrix for the Bastl Kastle Synthesizers
video upload by Sid Rockett
"π‘Discover the Klik module. Add a playable 4x4 button matrix to your Kastle or Volca synth for ultimate hands-on control and experimental patching.
⏱️ Chapters:
0:08 – Intro
0:20 – Controls
0:40– Sound demo with Kastle 2 Wave Bard
π️ How does it work?
There are 8 patch points connected to 4 rows (ABCD) and 4 columns (1234) of buttons. Pressing button A1 connects point A to point 1. A2 connects A to 2. B2 connects B to 2 and so on.
It is best used by dedicating rows to outputs and columns to inputs. In this configuration every possible combination of buttons will connect outputs to inputs and cause a change in the behaviour of the synthesizer.
Based on the Synapsis by Bastl Instruments ! (...hope the guys are ok with it).
✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.
From boutique pocket synths to DIY Eurorack builds, this channel is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of compact hardware. Join me as we navigate through industrial soundscapes, deep cinematic reverbs, and the infinite feedback of outer-space delays.
π️ You can buy my synths here:
https://sidrockett.bandcamp.com
https://www.tindie.com/stores/sid_roc..."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Tools, News, Sid Rockett
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Tools, News, Sid Rockett
Monday, July 06, 2026
SHIK S32: Standalone MIDI Processor & 32-Knob Macro Controller
video upload by SHIK
"The SHIK S32 is a standalone MIDI processor and 32-knob macro controller built to turn your setup into a flexible, playable system.
Control hardware synths, software instruments, DAWless setups, modular expansions, or hybrid rigs from one central device. With 32 high-resolution macro knobs, each knob can control up to four MIDI messages at once, or be assigned to parameters inside the S32 itself, including MIDI effects, devices, and LFOs.
At the heart of the S32 is a powerful MIDI processing engine with stackable racks. Build custom MIDI chains using tools like Arpeggiator, Scale Remap, Harmonizer, Turing Machine, Euclidean Sequencer, Polyphonic Envelope, Delay, Randomizer, Filters, Routers, Mergers, and more.
The built-in LFO engine adds movement to your setup, with 16 LFOs that can modulate MIDI messages, device parameters, effect parameters, and even other LFOs. This lets you turn static MIDI control into evolving, expressive performance control.
The S32 is designed for musicians who want deep MIDI control without breaking the flow. Build racks, map macros, route MIDI, add modulation, save setups, and control your gear directly from the hardware.
Pre-orders are now open.
Learn more and order:
https://shik.tech/product/s32
S32 User Manual:
https://s32-manual.shik.tech"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
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