DELIA Phrase Looper Guide with Mikki From Preston

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Mikki From Preston aka Michael Cooper demonstrates the DELIA hybrid polysynth and how he uses the 'Phrase Looper' feature to develop music and sound design ideas. Mikki takes you on a funky music journey demonstrating how quick and easy it is to craft an idea using DELIA's phrase looper. Michael is a fantastic keyboard player with a passion for music, and a wonderful sense of humour. Attention to detail is core to his work, watch how he produces great ideas in a flash on DELIA.

All sounds created in this video are from DELIA and available as part of Mikki's DELIA preset pack.

Check out DELIA here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

00:00 Intro
00:20 First Jam - Sizzling!
01:57 West Coast Funk
03:07 Take Me to the Club Jam
04:18 Using a Bi-Timbral Split
06:01 Outro Jam

Download the 'Mikki From Preston' DELIA preset pack here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

ABOUT Mikki From Preston:
Michael Cooper is a versatile producer, musical director, songwriter, and mix engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. With more than 15 years of experience, Michael has made his mark in the music industry, contributing to over 100 songs across a wide range of genres. Mikki has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Kaiit, The Dili Allstars, Anthony B, Thando, Dub Princess and Kian, helping shape their unique sounds and elevating their music to new heights. In addition to his work with artists, Michael has partnered with leading brands such as Libra, Aldi, and Carlton Football Club, providing expert music production and sound design. His talents also extend to the world of film, where he has composed scores and handled audio editing for various projects, demonstrating his broad skill set and ability to adapt to different creative mediums. Michael’s passion for music and attention to detail are at the core of his work, ensuring that every project he touches resonates with precision and authenticity.

Follow Michael here:
/ mikkifrompreston
/ @howtosynth
/ mikkifrompreston

Discover more at Melbourne Instruments
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/"

Tone Science Module No.10 The Final Patch (DiN:TS10)

"Now available as a double CD with an 8-page booklet & download

Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, concludes it’s exploration of the world of modular synth music.

Since the first volume in the Tone Science series was released in 2018, seventy-two musicians in total have joined in with this celebration of the musical possibilities of modular synthesis. These artists have been from a huge range of backgrounds but have all shared the unifying purpose of showcasing the incredible variety of sonic possibilities these instruments can offer.

Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, concludes its exploration of the world of modular synth music.

Since the first volume in the Tone Science series was released in 2018, seventy-two musicians in total have joined in with this celebration of the musical possibilities of modular synthesis. These artists have been from a huge range of backgrounds but have all shared the unifying purpose of showcasing the incredible variety of sonic possibilities these instruments can offer.

The intervening seven years have seen the modular synth world expanding at an exponential rate and whilst one wouldn’t go so far as to say these synths are mainstream, they are certainly far more prevalent than in the past. It’s especially gratifying to see so many musicians now either play solo sets with them or to include them in their onstage arsenal.

Thus we come to this, the final instalment in the Tone Science series. Nothing lasts forever and certainly stopping at this nice round number of ten seems like a good way to not only end the series but to release the Final Patch, a real celebration of what has gone before and perhaps to hint at what is possible for the future. A beautifully packaged double CD featuring twenty artists who have appeared on previous iterations of the series, it really is a who’s who of modular synth musicians. The release is accompanied by an eight-page booklet with an essay by Neil Mason and some final words from the guiding force behind the whole project, Ian Boddy, label boss at DiN. And as Boddy so succinctly puts it in his liner notes, “for me, despite the technological nature of the equipment, the emotional quality of the music is the single most important factor”. The Final Patch certainly delivers on that ethos.

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Melbourne Instruments - Delia. All sound, no talking. 50 FREE Custom Patches. Download link included

video upload by How To Synth

"Such an amazing synthesizer, with a deep mod matrix. I’m in love.
I made 50 custom patches for you all for FREEEEEE.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1rS..."

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Pess release follows:

The Seventh Wave
Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Music festival delivers one of its best line-ups yet!

Edition 16 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in October of this year.

In October 2025 the sixteenth ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days at The Castle and Falcon.

For a relatively small festival The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.

The stellar line-up for #16 includes Plaid, Ultramarine, Richard Norris (The Grid), Mark Van Hoen/Locust, White Noise (featuring the legendary David Vorhaus) & much more.

Tickets can be purchased for individual events at Skiddle and SEE tickets.

Full line-ups follows, flyer attached for the festival… for more information, press inquiries contact theseventhwave@btinternet.com or visit https://seventhwavefestivalofelectronicmusic.com/

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Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller 2.0 firmware update overview Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Melbourne Instruments is excited to release Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 — the next evolution of their groundbreaking motorized MIDI controller. Following the success of their acclaimed motorized synths, NINA and DELIA, Roto-Control brings the same tactile precision to software and hardware control, redefining hands-on workflow for modern music creators.

New 2.0 firmware features include:
Send MIDI Notes via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Send Program Change with Bank Select via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Group tracks with fold/unfold actions via Roto-Control supported in Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Manual mapping and customization of Ableton Live racks and macros now possible.
Roto-Control knobs now have a centre indent haptic option in MIDI Mode.
Roto-Control Setup App now compatible with both Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Roto-Control now compatible with Linux for use with Bitwig Studio.
Please see release notes for more info.

Grab Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
More info on Roto-Control here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

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ABOUT ROTO-CONTROL

Designed for a fast, intuitive workflow, Roto-Control features three powerful modes: MIX, PLUGIN, and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

In MIX Mode, Roto-Control syncs automatically with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, instantly displaying track names and colors pulled live from the session—no need to manually label anything. Track updates happen in real time with zero setup.

In PLUGIN Mode, parameters are learned once and saved locally, making recall instant across any system. One-touch setup and direct label mapping from Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio ensures a seamless experience every time.

With thousands of assignable parameters stored internally, Roto-Control is the only motorized MIDI controller that offers this level of portability, flexibility, and precision."

Follow-up to this post.

Drum 'n Bass DELIA Polysynth Presets by Danny Bonnici - NuBreed/Liquid Mixes, Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Danny Bonnici - Liquid Mixes and NuBreed fame, channels his Drum 'n Bass roots, creating some harder edged multi-layered and multi-timbral presets for DELIA. In this video he runs through how he created one of his standout presets for DELIA.

ABOUT DANNY BONNICI:
Danny Bonnici is one of Australia’s most respected and dynamic electronic music producers and performers, renowned as a pioneer for his work. For over 20 years Danny has been making an indelible mark on dance music, starting with NuBreed in the late ‘90s. Danny's productions under Liquid Mixes, sees him working with many big-name producers from James Zabiela, Nick Warren, Patrice Bäumel, Hernan Cattaneo and Phil K to name a few.

Check out Danny and Liquid Mixes here:
/ dannybonnici
/ dannybonnici
/ liquidmixes
/ liquidmixes1
https://www.liquidmixes.com/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/danny...
https://dannybonnici.bandcamp.com/

DOWNLOAD DELIA PRESET PACK: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

Protovolt DELIA Polysynth Preset Pack Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Who better to introduce a new set of DELIA Presets than the Sound Designer themselves! Here’s a short video demo of new presets from esteemed sound designer and composer, PROTOVOLT. For this demo Ryan has chosen 12 of his favourites from the new Protovolt Preset Pack.

PRESET DEMOS:
00:00:20 Replicant
00:01:04 Samus
00:01:29 Novachrome
00:01:59 Polystar
00:02:43 Dark Matter
00:03:03 Lost Signal
00:03:40 Exploration
00:04:46 Proxima
00:05:03 Nebulous
00:05:35 Old VCR
00:05:57 Alpha Syntauri
00:06:26 New Dawn

The new Preset Pack includes 32 Delia Synth Presets with that signature Protovolt sound. Dark, heavy, thick and evocative, with just the right amount of Eighties nostalgia combined with a healthy dose of 2000s synthwave. Every is preset carefully crafted with elegant use of effects and clever use of Delia's A/B Morph features. Leads, pads, basses and more.

DOWNLOAD DELIA PRESET PACK: melbourneinstruments.com/presets

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ABOUT PROTOVOLT:
Protovolt is a synth lord, sound designer, and composer known for his high-energy videos showcasing his original music, spot-on classic covers, and meticulous sound design. As a child of the ’80s, his work draws heavily from the vibrant entertainment and pop culture of the time. His music and sound design bridges nostalgia and innovation, creating a sonic world that feels both timeless and futuristic.

LINKS:
INSTA: / protovolt
ONLINE: https://www.protovolt.studio/"

Melbourne Instruments Announces New Firmware for NINA and ROTO-CONTROL

New NINA Multi-Track Sequencer Feature Overview: Melbourne Instruments Polyphonic Synth video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"All sounds are generated and sequenced by NINA in this video, no other gear used!

A public beta of the multi-track sequencer firmware update is free for all NINA users and now available at http://www.melbourneinstruments.com/s..."

00:00 Intro
01:35 Accessing Multi-Track Sequencer Mode
01:54 New Overlay and Button Function
02:09 Key Concepts and Overview
02:47 PATTERN Mode
04:20 TRACK Mode
06:11 Parameter Locking & Step Settings
09:03 Live Automation Recording
11:18 Copy/Paste Steps
11:57 Performing and Playing Front Panel
12:50 TRACK Mute
13:18 TRACK Select
13:55 Page Select (REC)
14:41 New NOISE Types
15:16 Parameter Locking Noise Types
16:36 Outro

Press release follows:

May 2, 2025, Superbooth Edition

Melbourne Instruments announce new firmware for ROTO-CONTROL and NINA

Visit Melbourne Instruments at Superbooth, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin Germany, Booth H220

Melbourne Instruments announce BITWIG STUDIO integration for ROTO-CONTROL

MELBOURNE, Australia, May 2, 2025: Melbourne Instruments continue to build on the success of their motorized synths, NINA and DELIA, and MIDI controller ROTO-CONTROL launched in January this year. Melbourne Instruments is pleased to announce BITWIG STUDIO integration for Roto-Control is now available as a public beta. This adds to Roto-Control’s acclaimed Ableton Live integration, and now Bitwig Studio users can take full advantage of Roto-Control features with their Bitwig projects.


Melbourne Instruments bring their revolutionary touch sensitive, motorized knob technology along with high-res screens and haptic control to Bitwig Studio users.

Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder. MIX Mode will automatically sync Bitwig with all track names and colors instantly appearing on Roto-Control displays. Roto-Control will update track names and colors when connected to an active Bitwig session. No need to save or edit labels – all data is taken directly from the active Bitwig session.

In PLUGIN Mode, plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Bitwig with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy setup. Learn plugin parameters once and Roto-Control will remember learnt parameters anytime you use Bitwig. All learnt plugin parameters are stored locally on Roto-Control, making it quick and easy to use with any computer setup. Roto-Control is a truly unique motorized MIDI controller that is highly customizable with internal storage for thousands of assignments.

Bitwig Studio users can streamline their creative workflow and quickly evolve ideas with responsive physical control of Bitwig Studio through Roto-Control’s MIX and PLUGIN Modes. This new integration is a collaboration between Bitwig and Melbourne Instruments, responding to the overwhelming demand for Roto-Control support for Bitwig Studio.

Bitwig Studio integration marks the second DAW support for Roto-Control with additional DAW integration currently in the works.

Bitwig Studio integration for Roto-Control is a public beta, please see link for more info and to download the beta firmware. www.melbourneinstruments.com/roto

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VCO vs VA // Delia vs Nina - there's more to it than that

video upload by Starsky Carr

"What's the difference sonically? I've not heard these 2 demo'd side by side in depth. We know the specs - Melbourne Instruments Nina has 12 voices, each containing 2 VCOS plus a digital oscillator, and the Melbourne Instruments Delia uses virtual analog to do the same thing with 6 voices - with some 'Paraphonic PLUS' 12 voice modes.

There are other additions in the Delia, like FM, an extra LFO and envelope plus oyu can have dual effects in parallel or serial.

BUT.. what's the consequence of replacing the VCOs with the VA oscillators?"

0:00 Delia Panning Demo
0:31 An Intro to both synths
3:31 Quick Audio Comparison
5:48 Similarities and Differences
6:57 Lovely FM demo
10:46 Let's Go! Sound demos start with Oscillators
15:44 Comparing a Musical Patch
20:11 Delia's Vintage Mode
24:38 LP Analogue Filters
28:49 Delia's HP Sauce
30:20 OVERDRIVE!!
32:06 Rounding Up

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

Melbourne Instruments Delia Synth Demo, No Talking.

video upload by Protovolt

"First jam on the Delia from Melbourne Instruments.

Amazing unique synth built like a tank.

The motorized knobs are you God send for synths and recalling setting and presets on the fly seeing exactly where everything is.

The people at the company are great as well."

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

Wendy Carlos: Electronic Music's Transformative Pioneer

video upload by Resident Advisor

"'The word "pioneer' gets thrown around too liberally these days. But in the case of Wendy Carlos, the glove fits. The face of electronic music would look immeasurably different in 2025 without the American trans composer's groundbreaking achievements. Before she came along, electronic music was barely considered music at all—just "funny sounds," as Bob Moog once said.

That all changed in 1968. Produced in collaboration with Rachel Elkind, Carlos's debut album, Switched-On Bach wielded machines to produce sounds that could compete with the symphonic pop and rock of the era. The landmark LP won multiple GRAMMYs, played a key role in popularising the use of synths and became only the second classical music record to sell a million copies.

In our latest video essay, written by Sasha Geffen, we trace Carlos's story from her early experiments with Moog through to her impact on key electronic acts of the past 50 years, including Brian Eno, DJ Sprinkles and Octo Octa.

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Switched-on Bach
01:57 - Carlos and Bob Moog
03:07 Contribution to synth development
04:36 - A Clockwork Orange Score & The Vocoder
07:20 - Personal Life
08:20 - Musical Development

Producer - Sophie Misrahi
Writer - Sasha Geffen
Editors - Sergey Poltorakov, Guy Clarke
Motion Graphics - Sergey Poltorakov, Dan Derham

Music in order of appearance:

 1.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Toccata Fugue In D Minor - Switched-On Bach 2000
 2.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Air On A G String - Switched-On Bach
 3.⁠ ⁠Delia Derbyshire - Quest - Electrosonic
 4.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Moog 900 series Demonstration
 5.⁠ ⁠The RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer - The Well-Tempered Clavier Fugue No. 2
 6.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Prelude And Fugue #2 In C Minor - Switched-On Bach
 7.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Title Music From A Clockwork Orange (From Purcell's Music For The Funeral Of Queen Mary - A Clockwork Orange Complete Original Score
 8.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Country Lane - A Clockwork Orange Complete Original Score
 9.⁠ ⁠Cybotron - Clear
10.⁠ ⁠Wendy Carlos - Genesis - Digital Moonscapes

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Melbourne Instruments Delia Demo (no talking): Presets for Ambient and Techno - Lotus Sound Pack

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Pads
11:12 Arpeggiator
17:25 Dub Chords
19:46 Bass and Lead

Could Melbourne Instruments' ROTO Control revolutionise software and hardware control?

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

"Melbourne Instruments has announced ROTO Control, a new controller that utilises the company's groundbreaking motorised fader technology – as found on its Delia and Nina synths – to create a device that aims to revolutionise hardware or software control. We caught up with Melbourne Instruments at NAMM 2025 to see it in action."

Melbourne Instruments ROTO-CONTROL: Motorized MIDI Controller for Software and Hardware

video upload by Melbourne Instruments



Press release follows:

Introducing ROTO-CONTROL, motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware

Following the debut success of their revolutionary analog synth NINA in 2023 and the hybrid polysynth DELIA in 2024, Melbourne Instruments announce ROTO-CONTROL, a motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Roto-Control brings Melbourne Instruments’ motorized knob technology to a MIDI controller in a powerful, portable, affordable tool for studio and live applications.

Roto-Control is now shipping. [check with dealers on the right for avialability]

Introducing a truly unique motorized MIDI controller, unlike anything seen before. Rethink software and hardware interactions via fully assignable motorized touch-sensitive knobs, user definable haptics for detailed control, high-res screens providing easy-to-read labels for every control, and internal memory with storage for over 8000 assignments. Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

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Melbourne Instruments Delia w/Adam B - 3 #synthesizer #synthwave #synth #scifi #sounddesign

video upload by Kraft Music

http://www.kraftmusic.com/

Melbourne Instruments Delia w/Adam B - 2 #synthesizer #synthwave #synth #scifi #sounddesign

video upload by Kraft Music

http://www.kraftmusic.com/

Motorized Knobs // Gimmick or Gamechanger?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Melbourne Instruments Nina and Delia use their proprietary motorised potentiometers, which have created a lot of interest... and also a fair amount of intrigue... whats the downside? are they really that good?"

0:00 Motorized Faders?
3:11 Haptic Feedback
5:32 THE FORCE - reacting to MIDI CC
6:34 Reliability & Maintenance
8:16 Price & Power - What are the costs?
10:52 Gimmick or Gamechanger?

Artist Picks: Best Music Gear of 2024 (Part 1)

video upload by Perfect Circuit

Check out the accompanying article on our blog, Signal

"2024 is soon drawing to a close—so, we're taking a look back at the year, and taking account of all of the weird and wonderful instruments that gave us some inspiration this year. Synthesizers, drum machines, and Eurorack modules to samplers and effects, this year had no shortage of inspiring instruments.

So, we reached out to some of our friends and content creators to fill us in on their year, asking one simple question: what was the coolest piece of gear YOU got this year? For some, that meant brand-new releases, but for others, it meant sitting down and digging into classic instruments.

In this video, we hear from:
0:05 Andrew Huang on the Elektron Digitakt II
1:36 Starsky Carr on the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2
6:30 Molten Music Tech on the Gamechanger Plasma Voice
11:36 Cyberattack on the Vongon Replay
13:48 The Unperson on the Melbourne Delia
Mark Johnston on the UA Apollo x8p Gen 2

Check out the accompanying article on our blog, Signal"

You can find additional Artist Picks: Best Music Gear of 2024 posts here.

DELIA Delights Custom Keycaps Replacement User Guide Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"DELIA Delights are MX-style compatible keycaps designed for use with Melbourne Instruments' DELIA Synthesizer. Delights are available in replacement kits of 45 keycaps + keypuller. Choose from 5 colors: FRESH MINT (Green), VANILLA (off white), EARL GREY (Cool grey), LICORICE (Black) and SPARKLING (clear/frosted). DELIA Delights are now available from selected Melbourne Instruments Dealers.

❗️ PLEASE NOTE: DELIA Delights are NOT compatible with NINA❗️

⚠️ Take care and only use the keypuller provided when replacing your keycaps. DO NOT USE metal objects as you could damage your Delia.

Removing your existing keycaps:
1. Switch the power off.
2. Position the keypuller towards the lower half of the keycap.
3. Click the keypuller into one side of the keycap you want to remove, then the following side. Don't try to grab both sides at the same time!
4. Carefully lift one side followed by the opposite side.

Fitting your new keycaps:
1. Check the orientation of the keycap, the little window needs to be at the top.
2. Position and centre the keycap over the pin.
3. Gently push the keycap into place.
4. Power on your Delia and have fun — we've been told different coloured keycaps sound awesome too 😁

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
DO NOT EAT the keycaps, they might taste funny and will be hard to digest 🤢🤮🤮🤣"

This "No Coast" synth is special: Majella Implexus Demo

video upload by mylarmelodies

"In this demo I'll explain & explore the Majella Implexus - a very jammable & carefully refined synth that straddles both coasts, with an added stereo delay. The western part of the video explains the synth (no filter used), the eastern part contains jams (with filter, and added drums). Let's play!"

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