Saul Stokes: Saltar's Point Album Preview (Live Video Sculpture Performance)

video upload by Saul Stokes

"First, a very special thank you to Justin and the team at Resident Electronic Monthly (San Francisco) for capturing this performance. I truly appreciate this team of amazing musicians and artists. This video is an excerpt from my next solo album, which, unfortunately, I don't have a title for yet. I have been writing the music to a video I made up in Steilacoom, Washington, so I have opted to title this Saltar's Point for now. I'm hoping to wrap it up this year. I feel like this album will be quite a jump for me. I don't quite know what I could reference it to. Perhaps a minuscule nod to Enya, or Ray Lynch's Celestial Soda Pop. I am in contact with a local musician/engineer about possibly doing a Dolby Atmos release for this as well as a possible physical release. If you'd like to stay close and hear more about this as I work on completing this album, connect with me on Instagram.

I have been doing more and more video work using the program Touchdesigner. I'm still a novice, but it's incredibly fun to create 'digital things' that in some way feel organic and alive. Thanks again to Resident Monthly. If you're into electronic music and live in the Bay Area, come down to a future performance. They happen on the last Thursday of each Month.

Special thanks to:

Franck Martin
TanukiSpiderCat
Jah's Tin
Sycamore Willow

https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Resi...
Instagram: / saul_stokes_music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kE0k...
Apple Music: / saul-stokes
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/6474747
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B000...
Bandcamp: https://saulstokes.bandcamp.com/

External MIDI Amiga Synth? Wait, what?!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"A few years ago I restored my childhood Amiga 500, and only recently found a way to use a soft synth, Aegis Sonix V2, with external MIDI control. I saw ‪@magicalsynthadventure3216‬ video on the topic a while back, and on a whim decided to revisit the idea of using my Amiga as a synth. Thanks to an Amibay.com forum thread, I learned that it's pretty easy to get Aegis Sonix V2 to respond to incoming MIDI, and so I was off to the races. Enjoy!

Magical Synth Adventures video: • Commodore Amiga Music Production: Modern S... [below]
Amibay thread: https://www.amibay.com/threads/aegis-...
Stone OakValley Studios info on Aegis Sonix: https://www.stone-oakvalley-studios.c...
OctaMED info: https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/10...

00:00 Intro
02:28 The Solution
03:33 Sonix Demo
05:31 Sonix & Reaper
07:33 Amiga Groove

Commodore Amiga Music Production: Modern Sound Design on Retro Hardware

video upload by Magical Synth Adventure

"A delve into obscure software instruments on the Commodore Amiga. Here I look into both realtime & non-realtime varieties, covering a staggering array of synthesis types!

Additional attributions:

I forgot to give a shout out to uncle Brian! Sorry uncle Brian!
Endless Tunnel Animation: KRITRIMVAULT
Syndicate Intro: BullFrog Productions

Links:
SOFTWARE
http://old.exotica.org.uk/websites/dr...
http://ftp2.grandis.nu/turransearch/"

Update: An interesting side note is that Sonix was released in 1987 with a beta in 1986. That's 10 years earlier than Dave Smith's Seer Systems Reality, which was released in 1997. Seer Systems Reality is often credited as the world's first soft synth. Curious if the distinction was between an editor/interface for the existing Amiga sound chip vs. a self contained software synthesizer.  

I asked Google AI just to see what it would say. Here it is:

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The Crow Hill Company Announces POCKET STRINGS Plug-in for Free

The Best Strings Plugin Money CAN'T Buy??? video upload by CROW HILL

Press release follows:

The Crow Hill Company announces availability of popular POCKET STRINGS plug-in for free, bringing broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone

EDINBURGH, UK: around a year after its initial launch, not long after the Edinburgh-based enterprise effectively rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce that it has made its popular POCKET STRINGS — styled as a never-tried-before strings plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone by combining live cinematic orchestral recordings of some of the best musicians working in the UK with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — available for free with no strings attached (but pun intended), as of August 6…

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Casio SK-8 Sampling Keyboard + Patch Bay + Pitch Mod

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"Rare 1987 Casio SK-8 8-bit sampling keyboard modified with a unique raised console featuring a 20 point ROM modulation patch bay, four illuminated preset effects switches and an illuminated pitch control. This is an otherworldly instrument which will inspire any alternative electronic musician and sound designer. Reed Ghazala named his modified SK units 'Aleatrons' due to their random, unexpected nature so nothing is obvious here- when the patch matrix is in use, the keyboard itself doesn't always function as you'd expect while the modifications open up a world of experimental audio possibilities, far outreaching Casio's original intentions. The pitch controller is switchable and can drop sampled sounds to crashing, aliasing lows.

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Synthesizer Pioneer Patrick Gleeson Has Passed Away

Some sad news in via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation and The Bob Moog Foundation

Celebrating the Life of Composer and Synthesizer Pioneer Patrick Gleeson

We received the sad news about about the passing of Patrick Gleeson. With respect to Pat's widow, and in conjunction with the Bob Moog Foundation, we are sharing their Press Release:

Legendary Master Synthesist Patrick Gleeson Dies at 91

On behalf of the estate of Patrick Gleeson, the Bob Moog Foundation shares the passing of the legendary electronic music pioneer. Patrick Gleeson passed away on July 19, 2026; he was 91 years old. Gleeson may be best remembered as the owner of Different Fur Studios, and for his subsequent work with Herbie Hancock. However, his career stretched well beyond those accomplishments, including producing and engineering for a multitude of musicians, recording solo albums, scoring soundtracks, and performing live.

Wendy Carlos once wrote of Patrick, "Our eight-year wait for someone else to explore electroinc music realisation with what we judge to be appropriate technical standards and musical taste has ended. In short, one hears the ears of a gifted musician at work, in a field where one must exercise unprecedented discipline and self-control."

You can read much more about Patrick's significant contributions to the world of synthesis and music HERE."

You can find numerous posts featuring Patrick Gleeson here on MATRIXSYNTH.

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Modula 26 SYNTHESIZERS & ELECTRONIC MUSIC EXPO Zurich This Coming Weekend

"Welcome to Modula 26

"Step into a world where sound meets innovation.

We are proud to present the very first edition of Modula, a two-days and two-nights celebration of synthesizers, electronic music, and the creative minds shaping the future of sound.
​
Across the weekend, you’ll discover an immersive experience featuring leading exhibitors, cutting-edge gear, inspiring talks, and live performances that push the boundaries of electronic music.
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From intimate showcases to late-night sets, this is your chance to connect, explore, and be inspired.
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Whether you’re a musician, a producer, a collector, or simply a curious listener, Modula 26 is the place to meet fellow enthusiasts, learn from pioneers, and lose yourself in the limitless possibilities of electronic sound."

You can find additional details and how to attend at Modula 26.

ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [04 - 01] // LØSTLVLS

video uploads by LØSTLVLS

Playlist:

1. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [04] // LØSTLVLS
2. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [03] // LØSTLVLS
3. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [02] // LØSTLVLS
4. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [01] // LØSTLVLS

"Crafting kits and programming patterns into the venerable Elektron Monomachine which remains a unique and powerful electronic instrument from a bygone era.

Trying out the latest version of the unofficial Monomachine firmware created by the incredibly talented Emuyia - as well as a genius and saint, they happen to also be a great musician and performer - check them out here:

Instagram: / e.m.d.a.s.h
Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/mr293u2n

This community-led update to the Monomachine adds modern functionality such as control-all, trig conditions and track length/division settings as well as lots of little quality of life improvements. It was easy as pie to install and has greatly expanded the performative capabilities of Elektron's venerable synthesiser.

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

Cherry Audio | Expressive Sound Design with Andrew Longhurst

video upload by Cherry Audio

"More expressive performance can be achieved through various technologies and techniques such as velocity, channel aftertouch (pressure), polyphonic aftertouch, and MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). These features allow compatible synthesizer instruments and controllers to mimic the subtle dynamics of acoustic instruments.

In this video, musician, producer, and sound designer ‪@AndrewLonghurst‬ demonstrates his approach to expressive sound design, showcased through his collection of presets for Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio. He provides demonstrations of each technique using the new Expressive E Osmose CE MIDI controller and discusses his choices for setting up these advanced modulations in a preset.

These techniques can be widely applied to other Cherry Audio virtual instruments. Be sure to check the product feature listings and documentation to determine which instruments specifically support some or all of these methods. Additionally, consult your MIDI controller documentation, as compatibility for channel aftertouch, polyphonic aftertouch, and especially MPE can vary significantly in this evolving market.

Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio User Guide - https://docs.cherryaudio.com/cherry-a...

00:00 - Introduction
03:16 - First Principals
05:28 - Velocity & Channel Aftertouch
09:28 - Polyphonic Aftertouch
15:16 - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
22:28 - Notes About Compatibility

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Syd and I – Live 3 song Synth-Pop Set [Resident Electronic SF]

video upload by Saul Stokes

Another one in via supporting member Saul Stokes.

"Experience a live, fully hardware synth-pop set from Syd and I, recorded at Resident Electronic (Noisebridge) on Capp Street in San Francisco. Syd and I are a father/daughter music duo composed of Saul Stokes and Sydney Stokes. This performance features our unique blend of nostalgic synth production, positive electronic vibes, and contemporary melodic vocals. Special thanks to Jah's Tin (Resident Electronic Host and Musician) for capturing all the video angles as well as excellent quality audio.

00:00 - Intro
00:05 - 10th of a Second
05:11 - Be Somebody
10:01 - Skinned

Everything you hear is performed live using a 100% battery-powered, DAW-free hardware rig Stokes designed. The rig consists of:

Novation Circuit Tracks
1010music Blackbox
Bastl Stereo Mixer
Korg NTS-3
Dexed DX7

If you want to see an equipment close-up, head over to this short:"

Syd and I equipment overview. #novationcircuit #1010blackbox #dexed #modelcarbon8 #korgnts3 #bastl

video upload by Saul Stokes

"If you’re a fan of artists like Sylvan Esso, CHVRCHES, or Robyn, you’ll feel right at home with our sound."

Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer w/ Original Box SN 521000

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"Like a small handful of other sample based drum machines of the mid 1980s, the Roland TR-707 is a punchy beatbox which still has a home in an electronic musician's toolkit. The sounds all sit wonderfully in a mix to this day, and the individual outputs make this a great machine for the most particular of producers. This example of the 707 is in great shape, fully functional, and comes with the manual, box and power supply. Serial Number: 521000 This one was serviced in house by our techs."

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Did Moog ruin synths? Suzanne Ciani reveals analog's original sin.

video upload by SpectreVision Radio and Phantom Power Podcast

"Today we talk to modular synth pioneer Suzanne Ciani and MIT Spatial Sound Lab researcher Kamran V. Suzanne and Kamran both love quadraphonic sound, and they have a new quad release coming out on June 4th called Ciani/Orkest. They are on a mission to make quadraphonic music accessible to both musicians and to listeners, and in this interview, Kamran will explain how, you, with no special equipment, can listen to their new album in quad.
We'll also get into how analog synthesizers actually work, the early history of Buchla synths versus Moog synths, why Suzanne thinks keyboards diminish the potential of synths, and how Suzanne designed some of the most recognizable sounds of the 1980s.
Suzanne Ciani is a Grammy Award nominated composer, electronic musician, and neoclassical recording artist who has released over 20 solo albums, including Seven Waves and The Velocity of Love. Her work has been featured in Hollywood films, video games, and countless commercials. She was inducted into the first class of keyboard magazine's Hall of Fame, alongside Bob Moog, Don Buchla, and Dave Smith. And she was the subject of the feature documentary, A Life in Waves.
Kamran V is an arts technologist and MIT Spatial Sound Lab researcher, and he's a National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient. He's worked at Interscope Records, produced immersive music releases for Nine Inch Nails, Sting, and Beck, and he ran the music tech fest, Moogfest. He's also on the board of Dub Lab.

Cited Media:

Music & Albums:
⁠Suzanne Ciani - Ciani/Orkest (2025)⁠⁠Suzanne Ciani - Live Quadraphonic (2016)⁠⁠Suzanne Ciani - The Velocity of Love (1986)⁠⁠Suzanne Ciani - Seven Waves (1982)⁠⁠Wendy Carlos - Switched-On Bach (1968)⁠⁠Stevie Wonder - Talking Book (1972)⁠⁠The Rentals⁠
Film & TV:
⁠3-2-1 Contact, PBS (1980–1988)⁠⁠Brett Whitcomb - A Life in Waves (2017)⁠⁠Suzanne Ciani on David Letterman (1980)⁠
Events & Festivals:
⁠Moogfest⁠⁠AES Convention⁠⁠Amsterdam Dance Event⁠⁠NAMM⁠
Tools & Plugins:
⁠Kamran V - QUARK Plugin (free)⁠
Record Labels & Archives:
⁠Finders Keepers Records⁠

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
5:45 Meet the Guests
6:28 Sound Design & Commercials
13:45 High Art vs Low Culture
19:03 Ciani Orkest
24:42 Moog vs Buchla
26:36 How Modular Synths Work
36:15 Quadrophonic Sound
45:13 The QUARK Plugin
50:24 Seven Waves"

Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator

Some sad news in via Korg.

You can find posts on MATRIXSYNTH featuring Jack Hotop here for a look back on his influence in the synthesizer community. The first post was a simple pic back in 2006.

Press release from Korg follows:

Over a 40-Year Career, the Influential Synthesist and Accomplished Touring Keyboardist Shaped the Sonic Architecture of More Than 100 Landmark Instruments, Including the Historic M1 Workstation

MELVILLE, N.Y. - Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983, Hotop started as Senior Voicing Manager and spent over four decades driving the development, sound design, programming, voicing, and product demonstrations for more than 100 Korg products. As a pioneering engineer and exceptionally skilled performer, his extensive contributions helped guide the evolution of synthesizers and digital workstations from the early 1980s through the modern era, leaving an indelible imprint on instruments used by musicians around the world and for generations to come.

Hotop’s foundational expertise was anchored in a rigorous musical and technical background. Raised in a musical family, he began piano lessons at age seven, inspired by his father, a musician featured on several Broadway cast recordings, and numerous pianists on his mother’s side. By age 14, he was actively performing in local bands on a Gibson 101 organ. He pursued formal training at the Berklee College of Music, majoring in arranging, composition, and accompaniment, before expanding into emerging music technology at the Boston School of Electronic Music under Roger Powell. It was there that Hotop established his core synthesis fundamentals using early hardware including the ARP Odyssey, 2600, 2500, and EMS Synthi, building a deep understanding of waveforms, envelopes, low-frequency oscillators, and modulators.

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Meet ELEMENT One

video upload by Modal Electronics

Modal Electronics' promo video.

"You’re a musician, not a computer programmer. Whether you’re a keyboard player who wants to fire up a searing solo, a guitarist looking for that perfect atmospheric pad, a drummer wanting to trigger massive electronic textures, or a vocalist needing a lush harmonic bed, you shouldn’t have to learn 'synth science' just to get a great sound. Meet ELEMENT One—the 8-voice virtual-analog synthesizer designed to feel like an instrument, not a science project."

Interview: Mark Verbos, Musiker und Entwickler

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Als DJ gestartet, baut Mark Verbos heute mit seiner Firma Verbos Electronics eigene Synthesizer-Module. Wie er dabei vorgeht, was für ihn besonders entscheidend ist und welche Rolle Synthesizer-Module von Buchla für ihn spielen, verrät Mark uns im AMAZONA-Interview auf der Superbooth 2026 in Berlin.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Mark Verbos
03:01 – Vom DJ über Buchla zum Entwickler eigener Synthesizer
07:25 – Sicht als Musiker
11:16 – Entscheidungen bei Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Ideen und Pläne von Mark Verbos
17:23 – Zukunft der elektronischen Musik"

"Starting out as a DJ, Mark Verbos now builds his own synthesizer modules through his company, Verbos Electronics. In this AMAZONA interview conducted at Superbooth 2026 in Berlin, Mark reveals his approach to the process, what factors are particularly crucial to him, and the role that Buchla synthesizer modules play in his work.

00:00 – Introduction to Mark Verbos
03:01 – From DJ to Buchla user to developer of his own synthesizers
07:25 – His perspective as a musician
11:16 – Decision-making at Verbos Electronics
14:31 – Mark Verbos’s ideas and plans
17:23 – The future of electronic music"

Modal Electronics Introduces Element One

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"Put on your headphones 🎧. This is a pure, no-talking sound demo of the brand new Modal Electronics ELEMENT ONE synthesizer, an 8-voice virtual analog powerhouse.

I had the incredible honor of participating in the development and sound design of the Element One (created alongside the Hartmann Design team). In this video, I am jamming with the factory presets—which are actually the very patches I designed for this synth! I’m exploring random sounds, tweaking them on the fly to show you the true sonic potential of its 64 oscillators, morphable filters, and stereo FX. Everything is played live using the 37-key aftertouch keyboard and 4-axis joystick."

Modal Element One: a sophisticated synth 'repackaged' in an accessible keyboard – Sound demo

video upload by MusicRadar Tech



THE SYNTH FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO PLAY

You’re a musician, not a computer programmer. Whether you’re a keyboard player who wants to fire up a searing solo, a guitarist looking for that perfect atmospheric pad, a drummer wanting to trigger massive electronic textures, or a vocalist needing a lush harmonic bed, you shouldn’t have to learn “synth science” just to get a great sound. Meet ELEMENT One—the 8-voice virtual-analog synthesizer designed to feel like an instrument, not a science project.

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Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode - BRAIDS Update! Demo and deep dive with THE UNPERSON video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"The powerful new Macro Oscillator Mode firmware update for Melbourne Instruments' motorised polysynth, NINA, has arrived. This new update adds 45 synthesis waveform models using open-source code from Émilie Gillet’s Mutable Instruments Braids, one of the most celebrated Eurorack synth modules.

This new mode massively expands Nina's sonic capabilities, unlocking a new world of synthesis, from classic analog textures to cutting-edge digital experimentation. Powered by Nina’s innovative architecture, the new Macro Oscillator Mode delivers an incredibly versatile hands-on sound design experience unlike any other.

In this video Melbourne Instruments collaborator THE UNPERSON takes a deep dive into Macro Mode, exploring some of the Macro Oscillator models, and demonstrates just some of the 60 new presets created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:11 Intro - about this update
0:02:31 Oscillator Models
0:06:02 Preset previews - Untitled Unperson Patch
0:07:13 Spectral Whips
0:07:37 Trance Lead
0:08:10 Bulk Carrier
0:08:50 VHS Error
0:09:09 Chords
0:09:53 Talkback
0:10:11 Sweeping Horizon
0:10:55 Arp DRM
0:11:23 Toy Crush

To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

2nd video followed by the press release:

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode — 12 polyphonic voices of BRAIDS! Macro Presets audio demo with PROTOVOLT

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"In this video, Sound Designer PROTOVOLT demonstrates a selection of the 20 new presets he created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:20 Xenomorph
0:01:02 String Theory
0:01:40 Zero Space
0:02:28 Harpsichon
0:02:58 Dark Matter
0:03:41 Supernova
0:03:58 Nucleus
0:04:38 Flux
0:05:09 Datablade
0:05:38 Retsu
0:06:04 Event Horizon


To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

Press release follows:


Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

“NINA has always been an absolute powerhouse of a synth, but this update is insane; OSC 3 gives you 45 Braids macros across 12 voices, plus its massive mod matrix — the range of sounds and textures you can create now knows no bounds.”

- Musician/sound designer PROTOVOLT, 2026

MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Instruments is proud to bring Mutable Instruments’ Braids engine — Emilie Gillet’s celebrated open-source macro oscillator — to its desktop NINA analogue polysynth, as of April 30…

Available as a free firmware update, all 45 Braids synthesis models run across NINA’s 12 true polyphonic voices, each shaped by a dedicated overdrive-able analogue filter. Ultimately, users can now layer Braids and analogue VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators) across four multitimbral parts, morph between presets, and sequence everything.

Duly described by Mutable Instruments as a macro oscillator, Braids was a mono Eurorack module: one voice, no internal filter, and no modulation routing. It is now something else entirely on NINA, itself described as the world’s first motorised polysynth. Put it this way: when switching layers, the motorised knobs snap to new positions; morph between patches and they sweep in real time. Meanwhile, modulation routings are all visible on the panel from the moment they are selected. Surely Braids has never been this hands-on.

Digging deeper, each waveform model is shaped by two expressive parameters — Timbre and Color — adapted from the original Braids module. More meaningfully, these controls affect multiple tonal dimensions simultaneously, producing complex, evolving, and musically responsive sounds. Spanning analogue VCO emulation, vowel and formant synthesis, 2-operator FM, physical modelling of strings and wind instruments, wavetable synthesis with smooth interpolation, granular synthesis, and electronic drum simulation, the 45 models evidently elevate NINA to a new level, further cementing itself as a premium analogue polysynth powerhouse for experimental, generative, analogue, and digital synthesis.

Says musician/sound designer James Terris, ending on a high note: “I’ve always described NINA as a beautiful beast — analogue oscillators paired with its super-fat and driven analogue filter make it beastly! But while the existing wavetable oscillator adds a crystal sheen that provides a beauty, the new macro oscillator models expand this tremendously. Indeed, it can go from delicate FM, Karplus-Strong, and even vocal formant textures straight into swarming, stacked super-waves. With this update, it feels like an instant NINA ‘MK-2’!”

Excluding taxes applicable to the territory concerned, NINA is presently priced at $3,299.00 USD in North America; €3,165.00 EUR in the EU; £2,835.00 GBP in the UK; and $3,499.00 USD in Japan, while it is presently priced in Australia at $4,995.00 AU, including GST (Goods and Services Tax) — all via Melbourne Instruments’ growing global network of dealers.

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated NINA webpage here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/nina

The new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware is downloadable for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/support#nina

Coinciding with the new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware release, owners of the world’s first motorised polysynth can also download 60 new presets for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/presets#nina

POLYEND TRACKER MINI PORTABLE AUDIO WORKSTATION

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Additional Signal Sounds listings

"A pre-owned Polyend Tracker Mini in very good condition. It comes with original packaging and accessories.

Manufacturer's description
Discover the ultimate portable music workstation with the Tracker Mini. Designed for seamless composition, sampling, sound design, and performance, this device offers an expanded 16-track sequencer alongside unique synth and drum machine engines for unparalleled flexibility. With support for 14 stereo tracks of USB Audio and USB MIDI, it's perfect for multi-track recording into a DAW or hybrid setups. Enjoy up to eight hours of battery life for on-the-go creativity, and keep your Tracker Mini safe with the included travel case. Whether in the studio or outdoors, the Tracker Mini empowers musicians to create, mix, master, and export their music effortlessly.

Synths and Drum Machines:
The Tracker Mini excels with four advanced synth engines and a new drum machine synth, focusing on superior sound quality. The intuitive Synth Patch Editor speeds up patch creation and customization, offering a vast range of sounds. From lush pads and intricate arpeggios to powerful basses and robust electronic drums, the Tracker Mini is a synth powerhouse that meets all your creative needs. Dive into ACD for iconic monosynth recreations, FAT for rich analog warmth, VAP for complex polysynth designs, and WTFM for unique FM synthesis. The PERC drum instrument covers everything from classic 808s and 909s to experimental glitch effects.

Studio in Your Hands:
The Tracker Mini provides everything required to produce an album. Start with an included sample pack or explore over 250 synth presets. Record your own sounds, convert samples to instruments, and resample synth engines. Control external devices seamlessly, whether crafting simple beats or complex compositions. Mix, master, and export your songs with ease, making the Tracker Mini an all-in-one solution for any musician. Compatible with projects from the original Tracker, you can begin a song in the studio and finish it on the go, ensuring flexibility and convenience in your music production process.

Breathe Life into Your Tracks:
Transform your surroundings into a musical canvas with the Tracker Mini’s high-quality microphone and onboard battery, offering up to eight hours of playtime. Capture sonic memories from a camping trip or your morning commute to create unique sample packs and drum kits. This portable device inspires creativity beyond the studio, enabling you to store, manipulate, and draw inspiration from real-world sounds. The Tracker Mini ensures that wherever inspiration strikes, you're equipped to turn those moments into music."

The Genius Behind Look Mum No Computer - Eurovision 2026

video upload by Britclip

"Electronic artist & YouTuber: Sam posts videos about building unique audio gear and synthesizers, alongside original music and performances. He launched his channel in 2016 after previously fronting the indie band ZIBRA.

⚙️ DIY synth wizard: He’s known for creating unusual and inventive electronic musical devices using vintage technology — including a Furby-based organ, synthesizer bicycles, Game Boy oscillators, and more — that have gained millions of views online.

🏛️ Museum founder: Sam also runs This Museum Is Not Obsolete, a space in Ramsgate, Kent (England) that showcases quirky analog tech repurposed in playful and musical ways.

🎤 Eurovision entrant: In 2026, he was selected to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest under his Look Mum No Computer name — a high-profile recognition of his creativity and performance style.

In short, Sam Battle is a creative, experimental electronic musician whose blend of DIY tech, performance, and humour has built a strong global following.

#eurovision #music #synthpop #eurovisionsongcontest"

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - Eins, Zwei, Drei | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2026

video upload by Eurovision Song Contest

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER will represent United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Eins, Zwei, Drei 🇬🇧

Credits:

Look Mum No Computer: Sam Battle
Director: Johnny Goddard (Youth Hymns)
Production Company: A Running Commentary

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synth_nyc Introduces Surface32 – Bidirectional Synthesizer Editing Control Surface Solution

via synth_nyc

"Surface32 is a groundbreaking, multitimbral control surface ecosystem that completely removes the friction between tactile hardware sound design and modern digital workflows. By seamlessly fusing a premium physical controller with a suite of synchronized software clients, Surface32 brings total bidirectional editing to the electronic musician's studio.

Surface32 is the system's brain. Featuring 36 continuous rotary encoders paired with 36 dedicated OLED screens, it holds up to 16 complete hardware synthesizer parameter sets (Instrument Definitions) in its memory at any given time. It bidirectionally updates your synthesizers and your software clients screens instantly, allowing you to work exactly how you want.

Surface32 operates on a dual-tier communication network. It talks to your hardware synthesizers using pure MIDI CC, NRPN, or SYSEX, while simultaneously communicating with the software clients using high-speed NRPN and SYSEX. If you turn a knob on the hardware, the software fader moves. If you move a software fader, the hardware OLED updates. All with zero feedback loops.

You can find the full technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and the different DAW/DAW-less workflows on synth_nyc here.

U.S. Patent Pending (App. No. 63/995,083)"

Thomas Dolby signs a Minimoog Voyager XL! Enter BMF Raffle to Win This One-of-a-Kind Synthesizer!

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"Enter to win a rare Minimoog Voyager XL signed by Thomas Dolby: https://bit.ly/ThomasDolbyVoyagerXL

Step inside the world of analog synthesis as we sit down with legendary electronic musician and sound designer Thomas Dolby, exploring the power and personality of Moog instruments.

A gorgeous Minimoog Voyager XL synthesizer is the grand prize for the Bob Moog Foundation's 2026 winter raffle which ends February 23. It bears Thomas Dolby's signature near the Minimoog 40th Anniversary name plate, a value of $7,500.

Help us carry Bob's legacy forward to inspire future generations through the intersection of science, music, history, and innovation."

🌐 Visit the Bob Moog Foundation: https://www.moogfoundation.org

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