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Thursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
SOMA WARP - Part 1. Master effects (SOMA labs demo, no talk)
video upload by SOMA Laboratory
00:00 PUMP loops
02:15 PUMP Pulsar-23
03:16 MULTIBAND DISTORTION loops
04:30 Pulsar-23
05:42 HPF LPF
07:47 WAVEFOLDER Pulsar-23
09:42 WAVEFOLDER Terra


WARP is a high-quality multi-purpose audio processing unit, able to add might and magic to almost any instrument. It contains 15 different effects that can be divided into three types:
Spatial effects — ranging from traditional reverbs to granular, experimental algorithms, with pitch-shifting, reverse and micro-loops. Most of the spatial effects feature extremely long decay times, all the way to infinity. With feedback ratios above 1 you can drive the algorithm into self-oscillation for creating endless, rich, lively soundscapes out of almost any sound. To keep the sound under control with reasonable headroom and tonal aesthetic, all the generative algorithms include dedicated modules to automatically control sound levels.
Special effects — such as flanger, sample rate/bit reduction, vintage tape simulation. All special effects include unusual functions giving them a unique SOMA flavor.
Dynamic effects and filters — compressors, distortions, filters. All the effects in this category can be applied to submixes, e.g. a rhythm section group, or even to the whole mix – so one can conventionally call them master effects. All the effects in this category also have their unique extended features, SOMA-style.
All of that makes WARP a great unit for spatial processing of any acoustic or electronic instruments — guitar, vocals, strings, synthesizers etc., — as well as processing drums or complete mixes. WARP uses top-class audio chains and AD/DA-converters, same as those found in the best professional audio-interfaces made by APOGEE, FOCUSRITE, LEXICON, ECHOAUDIO, LINE 6, NOVATION. This prevents sound deterioration, even in such demanding situations as processing a complete mix. WARP has stereo inputs and outputs, compatible with both balanced and non-balanced connections. All of the sound processing is digital, including the MIX control. The AD/DA resolution is 24bit/48KHz. The internal digital processing resolution is 32bit IEEE.
WARP has a simple, intuitive interface, with instant direct access to all functions — perfect for playing live. Every processing parameter has a dedicated CV input, controllable via Eurorack systems and any CV source.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Morphor ECHON 6 BBD Resonator Synth Now Open for Pre-Orders


Morphor's ECHON 6 pre-orders are now open at Perfect Circuit
Press release follows:
Morphor marks upcoming availability of ECHON 6 as world’s first polysynth based around analogue BBD resonators by announcing opening of pre-orders
GHENT, BELGIUM: having twice turned heads and opened ears thanks to show-stealing showcases at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany and Machina Bristronica 2025, September 27-28, Bristol, UK, Morphor marks upcoming availability of its eagerly-awaited ECHON 6 — being billed as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators, building upon the Belgium-based collective of artists, engineers, and musicians with a passion for creative sound experience and radical acoustic ideas’ illustrious Eurorack expertise in that area as its inaugural standalone (rack-mountable) desktop design — by announcing the opening of pre-orders as of October 23…
As an ANALOGUE POLYPHONIC MULTI-TIMBRAL BBD SYNTHESIZER — helpfully highlighted by the on point wording worked tastefully into its fitting front panel design’s execution, ECHON 6 brings the principals of modal synthesis into the analogue domain. Far from reimagining a digital concept with modern analogue circuitry, it readily redefines how resonance and excitation can interact. And as the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD resonators, no less, each of its six voices features a discrete BBD RESONATOR that tracks the keyboard, producing organic overtones and complex harmonic depth. Duly allowing its users to excite those resonators in creative ways, ECHON 6 can generate anything from plucked and bowed strings over leads and basses to big pads and evolving soundscapes. Combining comprehensive multi-timbral capabilities, a 9 x 32 modulation matrix, a full analogue signal path, and a one-knob-per-function approach, ECHON 6 ultimately unites experimental sound design with classic polyphony. Indeed, its architecture invites exploration at every stage of that analogue signal path.
New England Digital Synclavier Brochures
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New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure
via this eBay listing
"RARE! New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure
Yes, this is the 9600, and yes, this is in English.
This is THE RAREST and MOST SOUGHT AFTER of the 1989 new system brochures that that fake foreign website scanned the photos from 25+ years ago to show fake systems on the website (instead of real ones like Synclav com has shown for 20+ years). This is the original source of the scan, at least for the Synclavier 9600 model. Those photos show empty boxes. Uhm, what's holding that beige door closed (no locks)? And exactly what software generates that screen image?
This incredibly rare brochure gives all the information, and shows all the specs of the Synclavier 9600. And surprise! The maximum polyphonic sampling memory is not "1.5GB", lulz.
And, lastly, Synhouse has the Synclavier 9600 in stock (two kinds, actually). Nobody else does."
New England Digital Synclavier Brochure VPK Sample-to-Disk VT640
via this eBay listing
"This is an incredibly rare brochure from the summer of 1984 (when NED was working on polyphonic sampling Synclavier to be shown October 1984 and there was no actual system in production, the few shipped were hybrids of the Synclavier V/PK retrofitted to a Synclavier II Control Unit) that shows things that NED didn't exactly make, ever.
This was their first---and last---mention of "The Tapeless Studio" meaning the sequencer (later that meant the Direct-to-Disk system). It describes the SMPTE Reader Option without using that term because it wasn't yet available and they hadn't figured out how it would be done yet (similar to the 1987 discussion of the not-yet-released 3rd party SMPTE reader for the Linn 9000, saying they weren't sure whether or not it would require additional hardware to be added to the Linn 9000....that's the sound of someone who hasn't ever used SMPTE and doesn't know what it is), and it shows a graphical flow chart showing polyphonic sampling and multi-channel outputs (neither available then as building blocks), and is intentionally vague about the "floppy disk system" and "Winchester disks", as they didn't really have the set offering for that (high density Superfloppy, not out until 1985, and 5mb and 10mb IMI MFM Winchester drives being common, neither with SCSI until 9/1985).
It describes the Stereo Option, Sample-to-Disk, SCRIPT/MAX, and different Control Unit enclosures.
Most strangely, it shows a V/PK that never existed, with a back panel that wasn't made, with Synclavier II connectors that were never used and, sadly, an on/off power switch that they never put on this $11,000 machine.
New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure
via this eBay listing
"RARE! New England Digital Synclavier 9600 Polyphonic Sampling System Brochure
Yes, this is the 9600, and yes, this is in English.
This is THE RAREST and MOST SOUGHT AFTER of the 1989 new system brochures that that fake foreign website scanned the photos from 25+ years ago to show fake systems on the website (instead of real ones like Synclav com has shown for 20+ years). This is the original source of the scan, at least for the Synclavier 9600 model. Those photos show empty boxes. Uhm, what's holding that beige door closed (no locks)? And exactly what software generates that screen image?
This incredibly rare brochure gives all the information, and shows all the specs of the Synclavier 9600. And surprise! The maximum polyphonic sampling memory is not "1.5GB", lulz.
And, lastly, Synhouse has the Synclavier 9600 in stock (two kinds, actually). Nobody else does."
New England Digital Synclavier Brochure VPK Sample-to-Disk VT640
via this eBay listing
"This is an incredibly rare brochure from the summer of 1984 (when NED was working on polyphonic sampling Synclavier to be shown October 1984 and there was no actual system in production, the few shipped were hybrids of the Synclavier V/PK retrofitted to a Synclavier II Control Unit) that shows things that NED didn't exactly make, ever.
This was their first---and last---mention of "The Tapeless Studio" meaning the sequencer (later that meant the Direct-to-Disk system). It describes the SMPTE Reader Option without using that term because it wasn't yet available and they hadn't figured out how it would be done yet (similar to the 1987 discussion of the not-yet-released 3rd party SMPTE reader for the Linn 9000, saying they weren't sure whether or not it would require additional hardware to be added to the Linn 9000....that's the sound of someone who hasn't ever used SMPTE and doesn't know what it is), and it shows a graphical flow chart showing polyphonic sampling and multi-channel outputs (neither available then as building blocks), and is intentionally vague about the "floppy disk system" and "Winchester disks", as they didn't really have the set offering for that (high density Superfloppy, not out until 1985, and 5mb and 10mb IMI MFM Winchester drives being common, neither with SCSI until 9/1985).
It describes the Stereo Option, Sample-to-Disk, SCRIPT/MAX, and different Control Unit enclosures.
Most strangely, it shows a V/PK that never existed, with a back panel that wasn't made, with Synclavier II connectors that were never used and, sadly, an on/off power switch that they never put on this $11,000 machine.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19
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"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.


Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
via JULIEN*S
"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.


Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
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Thursday, October 02, 2025
Intuitive Instruments Improves Exquis MPE Controller with Firmware 2.2.0 Update
video uploads by Intuitive Instruments
Exquis - Ableton Live integration (feat Primo Taut)
video upload by Intuitive Instruments
Press release follows:
Intuitive Instruments improves Exquis MPE controller with firmware 2.2.0 update alongside Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper workflow-merging scripts
SAINT-CYPRIEN, FRANCE: Intuitive Instruments is proud to announce improvements to the award-winning Exquis MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller with major updates coming courtesy of introducing firmware 2.2.0 alongside software scripts to merge its workflow with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) — wholeheartedly representing several simultaneous steps towards the inspirational solutions for music lovers creator’s goal of ultimately making music-making seamless by turning the flagship instrument itself into the ultimate lightweight and compact creative hub — as of September 8…
Exquis enables seamless and natural interaction with all DAW software, MIDI synthesizers, and modular systems by becoming a direct extension of its user’s creativity as an expressive and intuitive MPE controller comprising a hexagonal matrix of 61 backlit soft silicon keys arranged as consecutive notes (semitones) horizontally and harmonious notes (thirds) vertically — from the lowest at the bottom to the highest at the top — that provide independent gestural control over four different dimensions: velocity (strike force), horizontal tilt (X axis — pitch bend), vertical tilt (Y axis — CC#74), and pressure (Z axis — channel pressure or polyphonic aftertouch). Alongside a namesake companion app — itself optionally offering an experience akin to traditional composition software — available on macOS and Windows with support for VST, VST3, and AUv3 audio plug-in formats, Intuitive Instruments’ flagship instrument is intended to provide musicians of all levels with a fun and intuitive way of creating melodies and progressions, fully exploiting sonic potential in the process of doing so — whether working with third-party software over the USB (Type-C) connection, third-party software or hardware synthesizers through the MIDI IN and OUT (minijack) connections, and modular synthesizers via CV (control voltage) with dedicated 0-5V (minijack) connections for GATE (V-Trigger), PITCH (V/Oct), and MOD (pressure or velocity). These top out a lightweight (600g) and compact — 36 mm (H) x 146 mm (W) x 317 mm (D) — desktop design that also incorporates four rotary/push encoders and a six-zone capacitive touch slider, plus a series of selection, undo/redo, and action buttons, providing precise and intuitive control collectively over any user’s sound while enhancing interaction with the app.
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
MFX motto for iPad
video upload by ALM TV
"'MFX motto' is a multi-effects plugin from ALM Busy Circuits, which brings the much lauded FX engines from our 'MFX' Eurorack Module, Guitar Pedal and Desktop plugins to the iPad with the unique ability to now chain multiple effects. In this video we demo the plugin with a hybrid hardware + iPad setup using the AUM mixer/syncing app.
Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX motto incorporates DSP technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. This combines with ALM character and uniqueness to form a highly useful, fun and practical iPad effects processor.
Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, phaser and range of ensembles. Fracture sounds with a one of a kind glitch engine. Reshape sound with the dynamics engine.
Important! MFX motto is an Audio Unit Effects Plugin (AUv3) which requires a compatible host or DAW to work such as Garageband, AUM etc. It does not work as a standalone app.
Unique to the MFX motto is the ability to create custom effect chains of up to 11 effects in any order - all within the plugin itself - allowing for clear, efficient routing between multiple effects.
MFX motto is available to purchase now for iPad at the special launch price of 9.99 until the 10th October via the App Store button below."
Monday, September 29, 2025
GAMECHANGER Launches the MOTOR Pedal
You can find demos in previous posts here.
Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.
Press release follows:
"Gamechanger Audio Officially Releases the MOTOR Pedal
Electromechanical sound. A gas pedal for your guitar. The ultimate analog noise-machine.
Riga, Latvia – September 29, 2025
After years of development and anticipation, Gamechanger Audio is proud to announce that the MOTOR Pedal is finally available to the public. First teased as a wild experiment back in 2019 and reintroduced earlier this spring as a pre-order, the MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide—bringing a completely new category in sound and performance machines to guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers everywhere.
At its core, the MOTOR Pedal is built on two groundbreaking technical achievements:
A fully controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushless DC motors into living, breathing sound sources.
An proprietary monophonic pitch-tracking engine that follows guitars and virtually any instrument with surgical accuracy.
These breakthroughs were forged over years of experimentation. From 2019 to 2022, Gamechanger Audio developed and released the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII—the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers to use electric motors as vari-speed oscillators. More recently, the company perfected pitch tracking with its acclaimed AUTO Series pedals, released late 2024 The MOTOR Pedal builds directly on these innovations, fusing them into a compact stompbox—creating a powerful, unpredictable, and endlessly fun performance tool.
And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal. This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers.
“Back in 2019, the original MOTOR Pedal was just a spark that set this whole journey in motion - what if we could play MOTORS as Oscillators!?” says Gamechanger Audio founder Ilya Krumins. “Since then, through the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII and the AUTO Series, we’ve gone deeper and deeper into the world of electromechanical sound. At this point, we feel like we know pretty much everything there is to know about making music with motors and the MOTOR Pedal is the culmination of that knowledge, and the most fun, immediate and accessible way to experience it.”
Key Features:
● Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking
● Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression
● Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound
● Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs
● Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability
● Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology
The MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide from www.gamechangeraudio.com and with selected dealers world-wide.
The MOTOR Pedal is priced at 399 USD and 399 EUR (incl. VAT) respectively.
For more details, demos, and ordering information, visit www.gamechangeraudio.com."
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns on October 18/19
Details follow:
The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo announces its return on October 18th and 19th, transforming the stylish 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 100 Sutton in Greenpoint into an immersive playground for electronic music creators. Once again presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a unique, strictly in-the-headphones experience for attendees to interactively demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear in a noise-friendly environment.
Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw over 1,500 musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts. The 2024 Expo expands its programming to include educational workshops alongside its large exhibition floor.
Built for Discovery
This is an event built for discovery, and the headphone format creates a respectful space where you can truly hear the nuances of a boutique pedal or get lost in a massive modular patch without the noise of a typical convention. It's a focused, community-driven experience.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Casio DG-20 Digital Guitar Synthesizer + Controller
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Tom Oberheim: The Genius Behind the Greatest Sounding Synthesizers
video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music
"Today, we’re at the home of Tom Oberheim — one of the original pioneers who shaped synthesizers and music history. Tom's legacy includes some of the most groundbreaking innovations: (a stand alone ring modulator, the first commercially available phase shifter pedal (my personal favorite), an early digital sequencer, the Oberheim DS-2, and the SEM the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizer made in 2, 4 and 8 voice models, followed by favorites such as the OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8, Xpander, Matrix 12, DMX drum machine and more... of course, most importantly he gave us the unmistakable "Oberheim sound" on his entire collection of iconic synthesizers that have inspired compositions and performances on countless records by multiple generations of artists.
Joining me for this special interview is my friend Rob Rosen from Rosen Sound—talented musician and renowned expert in synth restoration and preservation, and someone who's worked closely for a while with Tom to keep Oberheim instruments and ALL vintage synthesizers alive for future generations of musicians.
We’ll also be joined by Marcus Ryle, who's done so much. Marcus began his career working closely with Tom, at Oberheim, was a session musician, designed dozens of affordable and accessible products for Alesis - including the ADAT multitrack recording, Quadraverb digital reverb, and HR-1 drum machine, and later co-founded Line 6 (creating innovative guitar effects and revolutionizing digital modeling technology). His insight into Tom’s innovations—and his own contributions in music history —makes this a rare, deeply meaningful conversation.
Let’s get into it."
https://oberheim.com/
https://anthonymarinellimusic.com
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Polyend Pedals // MESS Step and Press
video upload by Starsky Carr
"Some things ooze quality ... welcome to the Polyend MESS, Step and Press guitar pedals. But just like my MoogerFoogers I'm not going to be stomping on them any time soon!
The MESS is a Multi Effect Step Sequencer with 4 tracks containing one of 74 on-board FX and sequenced in 16 steps.
The Step is a beats machine. Filled with 50 kits and 2000 samples and room for 1000 songs. With per step parameter setting and onboard FX, limiter and saturation it's much more than a simple drum machine.
Press is an ANALOG stereo VCA compressor (everything else I've used from Polyend has been digital), with a sidechain input, LP and HP for the sidechain plus a dry/wet mix knob and a tilt EQ. A super little desktop/stompbox compressor."
0:00 What's all this then?
1:10 Demo - under PRESSure
1:27 Press... it's a comPRESSor
6:14 Step .. it's a beats machine
8:38 Demo - Musical Interlude
9:18 Back to the Step
15:06 Demo - time for a miniCHILL
15:58 Per STEP parameters
19:51 MESS Demo - Getting Glitchy
20:55 MESS.. it's a Multi Effects Step Sequencer
24:49 Demo - Huge and Spacey
25:34 MESSing it up from scratch
30:08 Demo - More Glitches
30:21 In a Nutshell...
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Meet the Neoharp! Simpler Than a Keyboard Synthesizer
video upload by Neoharp
A 2025 MIDI INNOVATION AWARD entry
"The Neoharp is the intuitive digital instrument for those who dream of playing. Accompany yourself and impress friends in minutes, not years."
via Neoharp

Pre-set chord buttons ensure every note fits perfectly in harmony — no more worrying about wrong notes!
Control of chords and rhythm
This electronic instrument's settings allow anyone to play perfectly tuned chords without needing to know music theory.
Ergonomic Tone Keys Layout
Use tone keys in various combinations and rhythmic patterns to enrich chords with layered notes.
The tone keys produce only the notes of your selected chord from low to high. By combining and repeating these chord sounds, you can create rich musical textures.
Neoharp is easier to master and offers the same range of digital samples as keyboard instruments.
Dedicated App
Dedicated synthesizer application with visualization and other unique features.
Features
Playing 3 or more digital instruments simultaneously
3 Chord buttons modes:
Change chord
Chord and/or Bass accompaniment
Arpeggio
2 Tone keys modes:
Chord note
Strum simulation in guitar mode
15 chord types available instantly
Ergonomic chord buttons arrangement: related chords are close to each other
Built-in protection against playing incorrect notes of a chord
Settings and visualization via mobile app
Colors: OAK Wood Black & Walnut Natural
Monday, July 14, 2025
NEW 2025 Panoptigon Discs - PUMP ORGAN & FAST BOSSA NOVA
video upload by optigandotcom
"Now available from the Quilter Labs web store! https://www.quilterlabs.com/collectio...
PUMP ORGAN is the antique Estey Harmonium sound previously heard on the vintage Optigan "Gay 90s Waltz" disc, as well as our Orchestron "Harmonium" disc. We renamed the sound for this Panoptigon disc in order to avoid confusion with the Orchestron disc. Also, PUMP ORGAN utilizes the full 5-octave range of the sound as heard on the original master tape.
PUMP ORGAN can only be played on Panoptigon, and is not compatible with Optigan or Orchestron.
Edited and mastered by Pea Hicks
Disc design and mastering by Robert Becker
Jacket label art direction and layout by Michael Buchmiller"
NEW 2025 Panoptigon Disc - FAST BOSSA NOVA
video upload by optigandotcom
"Now available from the Quilter Labs web store! https://www.quilterlabs.com/collectio...
FAST BOSSA NOVA is the latest in our series of excavations into the Optigan Archives in search of material that was left on the cutting room floor. Previously only heard on the song “Pirates And Monkeys” by Optiganally Yours ( • Optiganally Yours -Pirates and Monkeys (Of... [below] . The tremolo vibraphone keyboard sound is also sourced from the Optigan Archives.
Special note: This groove was recorded at a slower tempo than usual, so turn your Optigan's Tempo knob down to achieve concert pitch.
Chords:
Bossa nova combo with drums, bass, and guitar
Keys:
Tremolo vibraphone
SFX:
1 - Sandblock
2 - Bongos
3 - Congas
4 - Agogô
5 - Cowbell
Edited and mastered by Pea Hicks
Disc design and mastering by Robert Becker
Jacket label art direction and layout by Michael Buchmiller"
Optiganally Yours -Pirates and Monkeys (Official Audio)
video upload by Joyful Noise Recordings
"Optiganally Yours -'Theme from O.Y.nisqatsi' off 'O.Y. In Hi-Fi'
LP/Digital: http://joyfulnoi.se/OYinHiFi"
Sunday, July 06, 2025
OG Dubstep | YAMAHA TQ5
video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto
"Drum, Bass & Pad from: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
Experimental Sounds for Forward-Thinking Producers
This sample pack is built for those who push the boundaries of bass music.
Designed with a deep commitment to textural detail and aggressive sonic character, it blends digital precision with raw analog energy.
From acid-drenched 303 lines to modular basses that bend perception, this is a toolkit for producers who are not afraid of intensity, noise, or nuance.
Over 1,100 loops and 150 one-shots are included, covering:
Acid 303s, FM basses, OTT-processed synths, and modular rigs
Granular textures from Morphagene and Syntrx setups
Electric and acoustic hybrid drum kits, cowbells, snares, and toms
Rare instruments like JX-8P, JD-800.
Drones, pulses, glitches, pads, and noise-infused layers
All sounds are royalty-free and crafted for high-resolution use in contemporary electronic production. Perfect for genres like deconstructed club, experimental trap, post-dubstep, leftfield bass, or anything that lives between established categories.
This is not a static pack. Buyers receive free lifetime updates with new content added regularly. Recent additions have already expanded the pack for previous customers. If you're new to this series, now is the best time to jump in.
Every file is curated for producers who value tone, risk, and originality. If you're chasing the sound of the future, it's waiting here."
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Turning a rare Yamaha EX5/FDSP effect in a DIY guitar pedal with Plugdata / Hothouse (tutorial)
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"I try to turn the Yamaha #EX5 's 'Water' effect into a guitar pedal using the #HotHouse pedal, #plugdata, and the EX5's manual.
Table of contents:
00:00 introduction / water effect example
00:32 what was FDSP?
01:48 examining the "water" effect and digital waveguide synthesis
02:22 example patch: "Asian Rain"
02:38 but... that's brilliant!
04:50 quick recap: plugdata principles
05:27 adding all modules step-by-step: noise
05:48 resonant filters recap
06:20 how to build a sample-and-hold lfo in puredata
07:04 a big bang theory
07:37 resonant band pass filter 1, and controlling it with the sample-and-hold lfo
07:59 wait, ... what?
08:44 mathematical operations in plugdata (multiplier)
09:16 transmitting numbers with float objects and bangs
09:37 a first result!
09:50 resonant band pass filter 2 and audio input/output
10:25 resonant band pass filter 3 and high pass filter 1
10:45 envelope follower for the audio input, and some math to make it work
12:11 abs object
12:24 building a recursive delay with delwrite and vd~
14:00 some fine tuning (adjust cutoff frequencies, resonance and volumes)
14:54 audio example
15:00 compile it and install it on the HotHouse pedal!
15:38 debugging (warning, unpleasant noises)
16:27 outlook, demo of progress so far
17:55 bye
Links:
Plugdata https://plugdata.org/
Pure Data https://puredata.info/
Hothouse Pedal https://clevelandmusicco.com/hothouse...
Electrosmith Daisy Seed: https://electro-smith.com/products/da...
Hothouse examples https://github.com/clevelandmusicco/H...
Visual Studio Code https://code.visualstudio.com/
Zadig https://zadig.akeo.ie/
This video was sponsored by Brilliant.
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Monday, June 16, 2025
CRUMAR Introduces New SORRENTO Portable Organ and BURN Rotary Simulator
video upload by Genuine Soundware
"In 2025 Crumar is proud to introduce you a new portable organ: SORRENTO.
Thanks to Ernesto Ghezzi for the music and his performance."
Crumar BURN 2025
video upload by Genuine Soundware
Friday, May 30, 2025
The 8R8 sample pack by Goldbaby
video upload by GoldbabySamples
"The 8R8 sample pack. Available now: https://www.goldbaby.co.nz/8r8.html
Sounds from the 8raw8 recorded in the Goldbaby studio."

"Sounds from the 8Raw8, a lovely analog drum expander, handmade in France, that recreates the iconic analog drum voices of the legendary TR-808.
Why make another 808 pack? I have had three vintage TR-808s in my studio, along with a few analog and digital clones. I can honestly say that the 8Raw8 is the nicest-sounding of all of them, including the OG vintage ones.
Another reason I created this pack was to utilise the 8Raw8 kick drum tune modification. This pack has a massive selection of multi-sampled chromatic kicks you play across the keyboard. Congas and toms also get the chromatic treatment!
I didn't stop there. Not only did I capture the 8Raw8’s unprocessed sound, but I also recorded it through tasty hardware. I used the MPC60, Fat Bustard II valve mixer, Silver Bullet Mk2, SPL Transient Designer, EL Fatso, EZ1073 EQ and Pre (Neve), AnalogHeat+FX, various guitar pedals (Plasma, Chroma, FatRat, Prunes & Custard), Cassette Tape Echo, and more.
This pack is like an 808 on steroids!
Check out the original hardware 8raw8 here: https://8raw8.com/product/"
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Meet the Cyber G: Not a guitar, but a New Way to Play
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Cyber G Guitar
Spotted this one via this listing, some pics capture below. See this review on Reddit for notes on the MIDI support.
video upload by Cyber G Guitar
Spotted this one via this listing, some pics capture below. See this review on Reddit for notes on the MIDI support.
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Introducing MESS - Multi-Effect Step Sequencer Pedal From Polyend
video uploads by Polyend
Polyend MESS: A sequenceable multi effects pedal
video upload by David Hilowitz Music

"MESS combines a powerful multi-track step sequencer with effects brimming with Polyend character – from classic modulation, delay or reverb to experimental effects never before seen in pedal form. With four fully customizable effect tracks, craft ambient soundcapes, intricate glitch sequences or even a familiar four effect chain – all moving in sync.
4 Effect Tracks
Combine four effects for every preset to create your own unique multi-effect. No limits are placed on what effect each track contains. Run a reverb into a delay or a spectralizer into two bitcrushers and create vibrant tones, suitable for any instrument.
125 Stereo Effects
Want a specralized micro-looping effect with randomized repeats? A time-shifting chorus into a reverb that slowly gets darker over time or simply a traditional modulation, delay, and Reverb chain? With over 120 effects to assign to the four tracks, MESS opens the door to the unexpected.
Why Sequence?
MESS has the sequencer power expected from a Polyend instrument. Control per-track speed and length to create polyrhythmic or polymetric sequences or use chance options to easily create complex generative effects that never sound the same twice. Instantly add movement and musicality to any effect. Reverbs bloom, delays evolve rhythmically, and modulations shift in sync with your tempo.
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