Sunday, January 04, 2026
Erica Synths Steampipe + Synthstrom Deluge // DAY 3 #jamuary2026
video upload by Dexba
"New day, new instruments, different languages, different gestures, and it's to surprise of no one that I am not equally proficient in each one of them, especially when they are same-same but different (like with the OPXY vs Deluge).
I've listened to this recording for a good part of the day and I was getting nauseated, but I asked my girlfried to check it out, she genuinely liked it a lot, so that's why I am uploading it.
Day by day, I feel the need for a mixer (and maybe a more powerful computer), but the focus is practice, and give a spot to all the beautiful toys I keep in the studio.
I hope you'll enjoy it!"
Friday, January 02, 2026
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"Just thought I would try a little something fun...the title says it all. 0 to 80's in 80 seconds. Enjoy. Certified AI free and no traces of softsynths!
Drums - Oberheim DX Stretch, Korg DDD-1 - just a snare on 2 and 4 with mostly just the reverb return from a Roland SDE-330 non-lin setting, Roland TR8S - some perc and a ghost snare from the 707 kit.
Oberheim OB-8
Korg DW-8000
Bass - Roland D-50 patch also triggering a Roland JX8P and Korg Polysix to fatten and double it
Ensoniq ESQ - A nice PPG Wave patch from a sound cartridge I have for it.
Sequential Rev 2 also triggering a bell patch on the Yamaha TG33
Yamaha DX7iiD - nice dual patch one a rhodes type and the other a tine from the many banks on the Hypersynth card to finish it off and play out on."
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 2
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"80's in 80 Seconds Episode 2 has landed! The first one was a bit fun so let's keep the theme going. This one starts off with a nice "groove" and builds with some synths spanning the decade. If you listen past the 80 seconds the Arp Odyssey briefly shows off its duo-phonic capabilities with a few 2 note chords that almost have a vocoder like effect with the phaser on it just after the 2 minute mark.
The following instruments were used and recorded as a 2 track with no editing or overdubs with each part being played into a pair of Arturia Keystep Pro sequencers. As always, AI free and made with real ingredients. Thanks for watching!
Oberheim DX Stretch - main drums
Korg DDD-1 - perc
Roland TR8-S - additional high hats, rim shot, crash
Berhinger - Model D - Bass
Roland Jupiter 4 - Arp
Korg PolySix - Synth Brass Pad 1
Roland Jupiter 6 - Synth layer 2
Yamaha DX7II - Bell 1
Roland D-50 - Bell 2
Arp Solina - Strings
Arp Odyssey Mkii 2810 - Lead"
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 3
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"80's in 80 seconds episode 3 is here to start of the New Year! I thought something "new" should be in 'order' after the busy holiday period. Several familiar sounds in this one that can most likely been dialed in on many synths of the era but this one builds with the hardware listed below. All natural...Certified AI and VST free. Thanks for listening!
Drums -
Korg DDD-1 to start with the first hi-hat
Oberhiem DX Stretch - Main kick, beat kick, snare, additional hi-hat, clap, and rim shot
Roland TR-8S - a little kick for attack, snare ghost notes, and high hat movement
Pad 1 - Oberheim OB-8
BASS - Berhinger Pro 1 and Poly D played with the arpeggio on on the Keystep Pro
Pad 2 - Roland D50 layered with Roland JX-8P and Korg DW8000
Bell - DX 7 ....of course it is!
ARP Chords - Roland Jupiter 4."
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Black Corporation Xerxes MK2 :: Building a Pad from Scratch :: Sound Design
video upload by Harry van Mierloo
"Little sound design session on the Black Corporation Xerxes MK2 to test a lightweight recording setup directly to my phone.
No fancy post-processing, maximizing, review, just me building a pad from scratch on the wonderful Xerxes and exploring various variations of it, to give you an idea of the sound design freedom. The patch is initialized from a basic single saw wave patch and I play around with low pass and band pass filtering for the pads. Later in the recording I add some reverb from the @Strymon BigSky, which always helps on a pad.
Like most synths, a basic patch like this might not immediately sound '5K expensive' without effects, refinement and post-processing. Fortunately this versatile machine can do a lot more and is a real joy to use with all its hands-on control. Some typical Elka-features like Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM), sync phase control and oscillator self resonance, add to the unique character of this synth. It's a really enjoyable synth and I feel it's going to be one of my main workhorses.
I love how good a DCO-based synths can sound, and they are usually great for pads. Like on the Matrix-1000 and JX-8P, DCOs are super stable by nature, so imperfections need to be added manually. Apart from tuning tweaks/modulation, the Xerxes has a nice drift control for this.
Enjoy, and next time I'll clean the camera lens, I promise! 😅"
Saturday, December 27, 2025
SAMPLE PACK // HEXDRUMS // LØSTLVLS (LINK IN DESCRIPTION)
video upload by LØSTLVLS
"Link to Preview/Purchase:
Over 300 one-shot samples, 20 loops, nine sample chains and a bespoke Ableton Live instrument rack - this is my love-letter to the Erica Synths x Hexinverter HexDrums!
The HexDrums is a modern hybrid analogue drum machine released by Latvian powerhouse Erica Synths - the analogue circuits are derived from the Mutant Drums eurorack modules created by Canadian sonic maestros Hexinverter, while Erica Synths provided a version of their digital Cymbals module for maximum sonic flexibility.
The HexDrums is a punchy and performative drum machine, representing a vintage soul with modern trimmings. This pack is my attempt to squeeze every last drop of variety from each voice, allowing a sampler to act as a more flexible and economical doppelgänger for the hardware.
One-Shots (304):
Recorded through high-quality preamps and encoded in 24-bit 48kHz, these individually-crafted and diverse sounds push the entire sonic potential of the device, grouped by voice type into folders:
Bass Drum 1 (BD1)
Bass Drum 2 (BD2)
Machine (MC)
Snare Drum (SD)
Clap (CP)
Hi-Hats (HH)
Rimshot (RS)
Clave (CL)
Crash (CR)
Ride Cymbal (RC)
Loops (20):
A selection of click-free loops carefully recorded from the hardware through high-quality preamps, and encoded in 24-bit 48kHz and organised by BPM.
Sample Chains (9):
All one-shot samples of each type contained within separate files and equally-spaced designed to efficiently work as a single ‘track’ of any sampler with a slice function but with the Elektron Octatrack in mind (16-bit 44.1kHz). Octatrack users can simply transfer each chain and corresponding (.ot) data file onto their CF cards for instant pre-sliced results.
Ableton Live Selector Kit (designed with Ableton Live 12 Suite):
Designed to capture the analogue heart of the machine, this Ableton Live project houses a custom drum rack containing all the variants of the one-shots from each kit type, selectable with a macro knob and set to cycle through the different samples of each sound type, as well as individual voice settings, presets for each voice and overall kit settings including compression and EQ.
Audio Formats:
Sample Chains: 16-Bit // 44.1kHz WAV
Everything Else: 24-Bit // 48kHz WAV
This pack aims to capture every nook and cranny of this device - each individual sound recorded with attention-to-detail and organised in a logical fashion. Enjoy!"
Sunday, November 09, 2025
Heavy Techno Rumble Kick from Scratch with Modular Synths (BINOME MKIII + FAILLE TEMPORELLE)
video upload by SOVAGE ENGINEERING
"Another RAW video! No edits, no post-processing, just me cooking some stuff LIVE for you so you can follow along with all the good moments and the oopsy ones too!
I’m using the BINOME DRUM SYSTAMA again, but this time we’re exploring the classic techno rumble kick, the HEAAVYYY SOVAGE way, of course!
Ingredients:
• 1x BINOME
• 1x FAILLE TEMPORELLE
• 1x FONTE (you can use any mult and inverter)
• 1x MELEE (you can use any mono mixer, but you’ll miss the extra grit)
And we jump straight into an unavoidable freestyle jam right after the setup.
Enjoy the video and feel free to copy the recipe to your own taste. Looking forward to hearing your results!
The full rig here : https://modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2394966
All the modules : https://www.sovageengineering.com/
Instagram: / sovageengineering
00:00 SETUP
04:05 SYNCISH DELAY
04:55 SIDECHAIN
05:52 MORE GRITZ WITH MELEE AND FONTE
07:07 TWEAKING
07:32 LFO IN FILTER
08:55 DIZ IZ IT! WE READY!
09:27 FREESTYLE - JAM
14:52 PLOT TWIST!
18:55 EXTRA FREESTYLE
22:26 ADDING MODULATIONNNN !"
Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Open-Box Unboxing - Erica Synths Steampipe
video upload by Saß
"Hello again! I have another unboxing video that I hope you'll enjoy! For my 30th birthday this year I decided to get myself an Erica Synths Steampipe! I've been looking into this unique physical modeling synth for some time, so I finally decided pull the trigger when I saw an open-box deal! I hope this allows me to create even more interesting and unique jams for you guys!
0:00 Intro/Unboxing
2:00 Demo!"
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Creepy Stylophone CPM DS 2 Jam 10 26 2025
video upload by I Love Cats and Synths
"Something to psych you up for Halloween. I made a creepy ethereal soundscape with the Stylophone CPM DS-2 drone synth and the Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer pedal to add chorus, delay, cloud grain FX and reverb. Enjoy!"
"Fierce" INA GRM Tools Atelier
video upload by Stephano Gavilanes
"Second exploration with INA GRM Tools 'Atelier' modular music platform. Sounds were processed and manipulated in Atelier, composition and sequencing done as 8 channels in Logic Pro X.
Original audio samples recorded with miscellaneous objects at home, a couple of synths and an organ.
Hope you enjoy it!🤙🏼
Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Yamaha DX7 - "FM Depths" Soundset 32 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"Working with: Hardware DX7,DX7 2D,TX802,Volca FM 1&2 / Software Dexed,Arturia DX7 V
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/yamaha-dx7...
FM synthesis usually describing like digital,cold, glassy sounding.
We spent some time to dive deeper & get more analog & silky tones
from 6 Operator synth family.
Introducing 'FM Depths' soundset with 32 ambient & analog-like tones!
DX7 from Yamaha is one of the most popular keyboard synths ever with all classic fm synthesis capabilities and classic sounds!
But it can do much more & what is really missing in its internal presets are smooth and warm sounds.
We made smooth & creamy sounds for ambient & atmospheric music aswell punchy and razor ones for dance & club music!
'FM Depths' soundset contains 32 custom presets wide by categories & range:
Silky Strings
Evolving Drones
Smooth Pads
Progressive & analog-like basses
Solo leads
Voice-like sounds
Bells, plucks - modern & classic
Moving sequences
And yes, all the demo's here are using 10% of Valhalla Supermassive reverb
All instructions for loading are included.
Made by By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation
Enjoy & may music be with you!"
Thursday, October 09, 2025
DMNO UDO's Raw & Chaotic Binaural Multitimbral Polysynth // Machina Bristronica DivKid Discussions
video upload by DivKid
"Here we have the UDO session on the DivKid Discussions stage from Machina Bristronica 2025. Cuckoo had spend some time with UDO and joined George and I for the chat discussing the new DMNO. DMNO is a binaural, multitimbral, polyphonic synthesiser that's far more raw and chaotic with lots of studio utility compared to the other UDO instruments. It's always a pleasure to chat to George and see hm play his instruments so enjoy the conversation! Talking points are in the chapter marks below."
*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introductions & hellos
00:25 The Hearn Morley VCO chip
02:04 Initial experiences in building electronics & synths
05:01 A new synth! DMNO
06:23 Initial DMNO sounds
07:23 The concept of DMNO
09:11 Phosphor VFD
11:24 DMNO as a raw palette cleanser post Gemini & Supers
15:06 DMNO feature run down (more concept than feature list)
16:48 The beauty of play-led creation
21:40 Building a simple sound from scratch
22:47 Cuckoo on the DMNO
27:04 Tumbling interaction & probability
32:20 The struggles of driving voice allocation & dual voices
34:13 Musical ‘accents’ from two voices
35:45 DMNO isn’t as easy to play!
37:02 DMNO development, release & price
38:34 It’s good to not always know what you’re doing!
Block Rockin' Beats/The Chemical Brothers (Circuit Tracks Version)
video upload by Guinan
"'Back with another one of those block rockin' beats.....'
I've been searching around for an ideal Chemical Brothers track to recreate on the Circuit Tracks when up popped one of my favourite channels, @smallplatesmusic with a video about this classic 1997 song off the album "Dig Your Own Hole'. I've loved the band since their 'Dust Brother'/Playstation 1 days and this mix of jazz, hip-hop and breakbeats blended with their signature synths is a true anthem. (plus check out another great band, 23 Skidoo's track 'Coup' for possible 'inpiration')
See the video here [below] for his fascinating deep dive into all of the samples used and the history behind them. Highly, highly recommend for any music fan...plus also some great Koala Sample App recreations too!
After commenting I was offered access to the Koala track shown in the video, and many of the samples in this recreation come from that version. Mark this up as my first collaboration on this channel! Huge thanks for the inspiration and help @smallplatesmusic
What you hear was all recreated on a single Novation Circuit Tracks with the drum tracks used to sequence the various samples, augmented with synth lines to underpin the sound when needed. It was recorded straight from the audio outs into a Zoom L6 without any extra synths or effects.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it and stay tuned!
More details for synth nerds.
BPM 109.
Synth 1 - sawtooth bass synth
Synth 2 - distorted PWM saw patch playing chords and stabs
Drum 1 - drum loops
Drum 2 - sequenced bass note samples
Drum 3 - vocal snatches and pitched gunshot(!) samples
Drum 4 - crash cymbal and 707 open and closed hihats"
Remaking "Block Rockin' Beats" on Koala Sampler
video upload by small plates music
"Back with another one of those..attempts to remake a dancefloor classic on my phone.
This early Chemical Brothers banger includes a lot of jazz, funk, soul and early hip-hop samples including Schoolly D’s raw intro, Wilton Felder’s (very technical...) bassline, and Bernard Purdie’s funky drum fills. I have a listen to the sample, tell you some interesting things I found out, then try to rebuild the track using Koala, showing you how it works (more or less).
Featuring nods to Grand Wizard Theodore, Afrika Islam, Adult Swim cartoons, and the Zulu Beat Show.
0:00-0:15 Intro - What are we doing here anyway?
0:23-1:10 Schoolly D "Back With Another One Of Those" vocal, Acqua Teen Hunger Force
1:10-1:45 The Crusaders bassline- Beastie Boys cover, every third 1/16th note, Wilton Felder's other credits
2:02-2:43 Using Koala for the bass and drums
2:43-4:07 Drums by Bernard Purdie- the sample machine
4:07- 5:20 "Hoooo!" - Early hip-hop artefacts, Grand Wizard Theodore
5:20-6:50 Afrika Islam on the Zulu Beats Show, waiting for MCs, 'We're about ready to rock steady'
6:50-7:36 "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", "Rocksteady" Aretha Franklin drummer
7:36-9:00 Koala workout, using the samples to recreate Block Rockin' Beats"
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Cherry Audio Introduces Virtual Trident Mk III Synthesizer
video uploads by Cherry Audio
Playlist:
1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Trident Mk III Synthesizer
2. Cherry Audio | Trident Synthesizer Plugin
3. Cherry Audio | Momentum Preset Pack for Trident Mk III Synthesizer
User videos:
Playlist:
1. Cherry Audio Trident: a classic cinematic synthesizer reborn! - CatSynth TV
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com2. Cherry Audio Trident MKIII Lush String Synth Virtual Analog Synthesizer VST Rik Marston
Patreon: / catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
We are proud to present a detailed demo and tutorial of the new Trident MkIII, a recreation and evolution of the rare but powerful Korg Trident. Both the original and this version are really three synths in one: an analog subtractive synth, brass synthesizer, and a string machine. We go through all three sections individually and together, along with the new Motion features and effects. Along the way, we enjoy the instrument's lush and cinematic sound shining through.
"Cherry Audio Trident MKIII - Lush String Synth!"3. MOMENTUM PACK For Cherry Audio Trident - James Dyson
Virtual Synthesizer demo by Rik Marston
*Watch in HD!* *NO Talking!* *Turn it up!*
My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou...
MOMENTUM is a collection of 100 additional presets for Cherry Audio's Trident Mk III synthesizer. Created by James Dyson, this Preset Pack highlights the multi-timbral combination of Trident's Synth, Brass, and Strings sections. It takes full advantage of features like layers and splits, the sequencer, and dual arpeggiators, resulting in a stunning showcase of dynamic sounds and motion for the Trident Mk III.Press release follows:
https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...
Cherry Audio is pleased to announce the Trident Mk III synthesizer, a stunning virtual instrument that meticulously revives the sonic capabilities of the original Trident hardware synth. Priced at just $69, the Trident Mk III offers an authentic recreation of the classic synthesizer, significantly enhanced with new capabilities designed for today’s music producers.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Analog Eclipse | KORG minilogue xd | Dark to Rock One-Synth-Jam
video upload by Lo-fi Pask
"Even though I’ve got dozens of unfinished projects on my trusty Teenage Engineering OP-XY (some of them almost ready) I felt the need to break the cycle. I had the sense I was starting to repeat myself. So I turned to one of my favorite analog synths, the KORG minilogue xd, looking for a patch that could spark something new. And from that came this track… though I’m still not sure what exactly it is.
As usual, the atmosphere is dark, but halfway through it unexpectedly takes on a rock-inspired twist before returning to its original mood. I even tried reworking the idea on the OP-XY to make it more polished (and complex), but in the end I decided to record it raw—exactly as it came to me.
Hope you enjoy it. I plan to explore this same process on other synths as well. Let me know in the comments if this journey through analog synth sound design intrigues you.
Gears/Sounds Used:
KORG minilogue xd
Teenage Engineering TX-6 (used for recording )
'Dystopia Extended' soundset [ • KORG MINILOGUE XD: "Dystopia Extended" sou... ] [video below]
🎧 For the full experience headphones are highly recommended.
Into darkwave, synthwave, ambient vibes, and experimental grooves? Hit subscribe for more KORK Minilogue XD sessions, live jams, and sound design experiments."
KORG MINILOGUE XD: "Dystopia Extended" soundset - NO TALKING DEMO
video upload by ADL-MusicLab
"SYNTH SQUAD PRESENTS: 'DYSTOPIA EXTENDED', A COLLECTION OF 40 HANDCRAFTED AND HYPER-DETAILED PATCHES FOR YOUR KORG MINILOGUE XD PROVIDED IN STUNNING QUALITY.
'DYSTOPIA EXTENDED' is the sequel of our 'Dystopia' sound library, originally made for the Korg Prologue.
Now we have expanded the collection of sounds and made it compatible for the Korg Minilogue XD.
These brand-new sounds bring to life the truly hybrid nature of the Korg Minilogue XD, unlocking his full potential both in the analogue and in the digital/fx sections.
An amount of 40 brand-new sounds: 12 keys, 11 polysynths, 4 synth basses, 6 pads, 3 arps, 4 leads.
These sounds are perfect for ambient, futuristic, lo-fi, synthwave, retrowave, Sci-Fi, electronica, atmospheric, dark, cyberpunk and any cinematic genres, and many other styles too.
Take advantage of the launch promotion, only €15.00 instead of €30.00, available only for a limited time.
BUY HERE: https://payhip.com/b/kJxNi
There are not any dependencies on user oscillators or effects, everything is programmed with the factory features. In this video you listen to the sounds that you will get, without any external effect or processing. The sounds are played on the keyboard and using the mod joystick, without any knob tweaking.
Monday, September 29, 2025
Machina Bristronica 25 Gear
video uploads by Sound On Sound magazine
Playlist:
1. Machina Bristronica 25: Sequential Fourm
2. Machina Bristronica 25: Enjoy Electronics ELFO
3. Machina Bristronica 25: UDO Audio DMNO
4. Machina Bristronica 25: PWM OSCar Rebirth
5. Machina Bristronica: Rides in the Storm New Modules
6. Machina Bristronica 25: AM Synths Diode-01
LABELS/MORE:
AMSynths,
Enjoy Electronics,
eurorack,
New Modules,
New Synths,
News,
OSCar,
PWMusic,
Rides In The Storm,
Sequential,
Teasers,
UDO
Korg Volca FM 2 - “Ambika” Soundset 32 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"This soundset originally made for Volca FM2 cause its having 6 notes of polyphony, it still will work with original Volca FM but with only 3 notes of polyphony.
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-volca...
Also working with: Hardware DX7,DX7 2D,TX802 / Software Dexed,Arturia DX7 V
FM synthesis usually describing like digital,cold, glassy sounding.
We spent some time to dive deeper & get more analog & silky tones from 6 Operator synth family.
Thanks to DXCONVERT/TXCONVERT tool for conversion from 4OP to 6OP.
Introducing "Ambika" soundset with 32 ambient & analog-like tones!
DX7 from Yamaha is one of the most popular keyboard synths ever with all classic fm synthesis capabilities and classic sounds - it opened a sound universe in 80s!
But it can do much more & what is really missing in its internal presets are smooth and warm sounds.
We made smooth & creamy sounds for ambient & atmospheric music.
'Ambika' soundset contains 32 custom presets wide by categories & range:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Yamaha DX7 - “Ambika” Soundset 32 Presets
video upload by LFOstore
"Working with: Hardware DX7,DX7 2D,TX802 / Software Dexed,Arturia DX7 V
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/yamaha-dx-7/
FM synthesis usually describing like digital,cold, glassy sounding.
We spent some time to dive deeper & get more analog & silky tones
from 6 Operator synth family.
Introducing "Ambika" soundset with 32 ambient & analog-like tones!
DX7 from Yamaha is one of the most popular keyboard synths ever with all classic fm synthesis capabilities and classic sounds!
But it can do much more & what is really missing in its internal presets are smooth and warm sounds.
We made smooth & creamy sounds for ambient & atmospheric music.
'Ambika' soundset contains 32 custom presets wide by categories & range:
Silky Strings
Evolving Drones
Smooth Pads
Solo leads
Bells, plucks - modern & classic
And yes, all the demo's here are using 10% of Valhalla Supermassive reverb
Made by By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation
Enjoy & may music be with you!"
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Album with Make Noise only - Fracture #08 Live Performance
video upload by Anton Anru
"🎆 Fractures is the result of a series of experiments with the Make Noise modular trio: 0-Coast, Strega, and 0-Ctrl. This combination of instruments is perfectly suited for generative ambient music, where hypnotic repetition merges with expression and dynamic movement.
💽 I recorded a 10-track album using only three Make Noise devices and VST effects. All tracks were recorded live in a single take, with no additional editing. Each piece is built around a sequenced pattern and a complex patch that evolves continuously, shaped manually in real time.
The album is available on all streaming platforms.
➕ SoundCloud: / fractures
➕ Bandcamp:
The album explores a wide emotional range — from brighter, more uplifting moments to darker, more noise-driven textures — offering a diverse sonic journey shaped by the raw, living nature of modular synthesis.
📒 I also have patches for Make Noise and other synthesizers: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/
🎛 Lately, I’ve been more interested in working with simpler forms rather than complex arrangements in DAW. Semi-modular synths are perfect for this approach. In this case, the arrangement is the patch itself. If it’s well thought out, you can easily play a full track in a specific genre—like ambient or techno—using just that one patch.
📝 I’m curious to hear your thoughts—does this kind of format immerse you in a certain mood or evoke a specific emotion? Or does the sound feel too experimental and harder to connect with?
I’d really appreciate any feedback. Enjoy listening!"
Sunday, September 07, 2025
Album with Make Noise only - Fracture #07 Live Performance
video upload by Anton Anru
"🎆 Fractures is the result of a series of experiments with the Make Noise modular trio: 0-Coast, Strega, and 0-Ctrl. This combination of instruments is perfectly suited for generative ambient music, where hypnotic repetition merges with expression and dynamic movement.
💽 I recorded a 10-track album using only three Make Noise devices and VST effects.
All tracks were recorded live in a single take, with no additional editing. Each piece is built around a sequenced pattern and a complex patch that evolves continuously, shaped manually in real time.
The album is available on all streaming platforms.
➕ SoundCloud: / fractures
➕ Bandcamp: https://anru.bandcamp.com/album/fract...
The album explores a wide emotional range — from brighter, more uplifting moments to darker, more noise-driven textures — offering a diverse sonic journey shaped by the raw, living nature of modular synthesis.
📒 I also have patches for Make Noise and other synthesizers: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/
🎛 Lately, I’ve been more interested in working with simpler forms rather than complex arrangements in DAW. Semi-modular synths are perfect for this approach. In this case, the arrangement is the patch itself. If it’s well thought out, you can easily play a full track in a specific genre—like ambient or techno—using just that one patch.
📝 I’m curious to hear your thoughts—does this kind of format immerse you in a certain mood or evoke a specific emotion? Or does the sound feel too experimental and harder to connect with?
I’d really appreciate any feedback. Enjoy listening!"
Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Ferry Island Modular - Four Seas Four-dimensional Wavetable Osc
video upload by The Green Man(TGM) + sound.report by Heiner Kruse
Superbooth25 wrapped up
video upload by Ferry Island Modular
"May 18, 2025
Last week was our first time at Superbooth as exhibitors introducing our first module Four Seas. In this video we wrap up our experience at Superbooth and feature sounds from Four Seas, created and generated by our booth visitors. Thank you to everyone who came by to check out Four Seas, it has been a genuine pleasure to see what you created with it."
Four Seas - sound teaser #1
video upload by Ferry Island Modular
"Here's a demo jam showing off a few things Four Seas can do. All sounds from Four Seas aside from the bass drum from Basimilus Iteritas Alia and the reverb/delay from Mimeophon. Hope you enjoy!
Patch notes:
0:00 - oppressive bass
0:20 - through-zero phase mod, courtesy of Dixie II+
0:45 - hi-hats/percussion using Wogglebug's audio out as a phase mod source
0:58 - swirling synths; two Four Seas outputs mixed into 3 Sisters, wave spread modulated via joystick
1:36 - awesome glitchy "open hats" triggered via Wogglebug's Burst output"
"Four Seas is a four-dimensional wavetable oscillator that transforms sound exploration into a tactile, intuitive experience. Navigate through sonic space using X, Y, and Z controls to explore wavetables as a three-dimensional cube, while the fourth dimension emerges through four related outputs with intelligent spread control.
From gentle detuning to complex microtonal relationships, the spread control offers multiple modes including harmonic ratios, prime numbers, and golden ratio proportions; everything from lush chords to experimental frequency relationships is at your fingertips. The four outputs cascade across wavetable space through intelligent spread algorithms, creating rich, evolving textures like light dispersing through a sonic prism.
The powerful modulation section features thru-zero phase modulation, phase distortion waveshaping, and bitwise XOR for complex sound design. Dual sync inputs with selectable modes, CV control over wavetable banks, and SD card loading for custom wavetables complete the package. Each oscillator pair can switch to LFO rates for modulation duties, and I2C compatibility enables integration with Teletype, Crow, ER-301, and other modules. No menus, no presets — just immediate, musical control over a vast sonic landscape."
Monday, September 01, 2025
DUTCH MODULAR FEST 2025 Set for Next Weekend WORM ROTTERDAM
Highlights via https://worm.org/
WORM is delighted to welcome Dutch Modular Fest to Rotterdam! This hugely successful and forward-looking festival normally takes place in Utrecht. This will be a day full of surprises, showcasing the incredibly and enlightening world of modular synths!
Music
DMF have created a wide-ranging music programme to enjoy. Every artist is carefully selected and presents a certain genre, or aspect of modular synth music. And we are delighted to present: Julian Edwardes, Skander Jaïbi & Ines Kooli, Chebedahja, Maj Rachel, Cinematic Laboratory, and, returning to WORM, Animistic Beliefs. You can watch the gigs in WORM’s main concert space.
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