Reliq Review & Demo: The Ultimate Hybrid Control Surface?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Gear featured in this patch:
Reliq hybrid control surface/sequencer/mixer
Erica Synths Black Wavetable VCO
Erica Synths PolyVCF (multi-mode filter)
[Knobula] Drum Farm percussion module"

"Reliq review & full demo: the hybrid control surface that's a 16x16 analog patch matrix, mixer, sequencer and two-way Ableton/Bitwig controller all in one box. Here's exactly how I use it in my rig.

Reliq calls itself a "hybrid control surface" because it's really four or more machines built into one unit: a 16-in/16-out analog audio & CV patch matrix, a mixer, a deep polyphonic sequencer with per-track LFOs and envelopes, and two-way DAW integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig. On top of that there's Song Mode, which lets you snapshot entire patch/matrix/sequencer states into blocks and chain them together for a full arrangement.

Rather than trying to cover every single feature (it's genuinely as deep as trying to demo all of Ableton or Logic in one video, and it keeps getting free updates - v1.8 just dropped), I'm showing you how I've actually used it to build the patch and track in this video, so you can see how the pieces fit together in a real-world workflow.

Timestamps:
0:00 What is Reliq?
2:46 How I'm approaching this review
3:24 Hardware tour - screen, encoders, joystick, I/O
6:11 The 16x16 patch matrix
9:28 The mixer
11:00 The sequencer (tracks, automation, ratchets, probability)
17:08 Chord mode deep dive
21:00 Clip follow-up modes
21:38 LFOs & envelopes (128 per track)
24:41 DAW control mode (Ableton/Bitwig integration)
28:50 Song mode - blocks & snapshots
33:26 Settings menu
35:09 Full Demo Performance with Description"

Erica Synths Bassline DB-01 Analog Bass Synthesizer

via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Testing the “final” arrangement of this little Eurorack Modular ;-)

video upload by John L Rice

"Vermona meloDICER being clocked and 'diced' (randomized) by an Erica Synths TRIGG while I play with the melody range. The voice is a Happy Nerding HM VCO pulse wave out into an Erica Synths MODulator module (EG and VCA). The VCO’s pulse width is being modulated by a 2hp Seq sequencer module that is also stepped by the TRIGG module. All in a 4ms Company Pod48x case and reverb from the external Yamaha MG 10 XU mixer.

#eurorack #eurorackmodular #modularsynth"

ESK - Sampler Modular Jam 4

video upload by Metunar

"Hypnotic slow jam with my sampler modular system. There are 2x Erica Synths Sample Drum and 3x Squarp Rample in this case.
Direct recording with mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

UDO DMNO into Hologram Microcosm + Erica Synths Hexdrums - Late Night Jam

video upload by Pork Chop Synthesizers

Annika Lanka & Emīls Vizulis // Live @ Erica Synths Garage

video upload by Erica Synths

"Annika Lanka and Emīls Vizulis perform live at the Erica Synths Garage, weaving together the Elektor Formant, Pērkons HD-01, and more in an improvised journey that shifts from minimal motifs to dense rhythmic passages and back again.

Learn more about artists: https://garage.ericasynths.lv/perform..."

complex harmonic motion

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 4x Filter 8, 4x Generate 3,
3x Contour 1, 2x Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 4x Mix 3, Walk4, 3x Fold 6, Warp1,
Erica Synths, Drums, 2x Drums2,
Doepfer ,R2m, A 156,A 182-1,A 138n,
ADDAC, 2x Floor Control,
Mutable Instruments , Shades,Yarns, Ripples,Kings,
3x Ornament and Crime,Temps Utile,
4ms, DLD,Peg,
Verbos, Scan & Pan,
XAOC, Batumi,2x Kamieniec,
Befaco ST Mix,
ARC Serge TKB,
Make Noise, STO, LXD,
WMD, Modbox,
apf audio Tilliqua,
Happy Nerding, Panmix, 2xFX Aid XL,
EarthQuaker Devices, 2x Afterneath,
Flame , Memoslider, 2x Q Slider,
Hologram ,Electronics Microcosm,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Alesis 3630 Compressor,
Harmonic Minor Scale,
21.07.2026
video# 2657

Erica Synths Xenodrive & Nightverb

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Xenodrive SN NV01333 via this Reverb listing

Nightverb SN XNDRV00168 via this Reverb listing

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Erica Synths Razornator 5 Tuned Stereo Delays - Sonic DEMO

video upload by sonicstate

"​@matthsmatthsmatths takes a look the @EricaSynths. Erica Synths Razornator, developed with 112dB, its an effects unit built around five stereo, chromatically tuned resonating delay lines.

We look at how the Razornator turns rhythmic, unpitched drums into pitched, harmonic textures. A resonant filter shapes the input, while decay, damping and an envelope follower control the length and tone of the resonance.

A shift control can move the pitch by up to two octaves, a central dial sets the root note, with four further pitches set by hand or via MIDI for chords and sequencing.
Razornator shares its form factor with the Echo Locator and Nightverb, offering stereo I/O, MIDI, USB, up to 25dB gain and extensive MIDI CC control.
Matt runs presets on drums, synths, arpeggios and vocals.

Priced at around 490 euros, expect firmware updates to follow."

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:41 What the Razornator does
00:01:00 Five resonating delay lines
00:02:55 Compared to Echolocator and Nightverb
00:04:22 Signal path and filter
00:06:05 Envelope follower
00:08:55 Pitch control and MIDI chords
00:12:30 Menu, presets and morphing
00:20:29 Arpeggiator and synth patches
00:32:18 Vocals
00:36:28 Wrap up and price

How does the Crystal Dagger sound? (Buchla Music Easel & Erica Synths Echolocator)

video upload by PanicGirlVids

"I had a lot of fun with this one 🫶

I imagined how the Crystal Dagger from the Princess Mononoke movie could sound… does it sound mysterious or clear and bright? Does it have a spirit of its own? Could it be connected with the sea and its waves because of its bluish colour?

All sounds were made with the Buchla Music Easel and the Erica Synths Echolocator."

Erica Synths LXR-02 ⚪🔴⚪ SOUNDCHECK minimalhouse

video upload by ERROR KIT

ESK - Guitar + Erica Synths Steampipe

video upload by Metunar

"Feedback effect session. Guitar through an Erica Synths Steampipe physical modeling synthesizer.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

"Bass and Echo Madness" exploring the Erica Synths Echolocator 1.04 new firmware with the DB-01 Bass

video upload by Aurélien Vieira Lino

"The new frequency shimmer from the Echolocator 1.04 firmware is fantastic. Great sounds from a single pedal! An excellent pair to the DB-01 Bassline from ‪@EricaSynths‬ !"

Phase four

video upload by Ebotronix

"Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x ,Cycle 5, 4x ,Filter 8, 4x ,Generate 3,
3x ,Contour 1, 2x ,Collide 4, 2x, Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 4x Mix 3, Walk4,
Erica Synths Drums,
Doepfer R2m, A 177-2,A 156,A 182-1,
ADDAC Floor Control,
Mutable Instruments ,Shades,Yarns, Ripples,Kings,
Ornament and Crime,
4ms DLD,Peg,
Verbos Scan & Pan,
XAOC Batumi,Kamieniec,
Befaco ST Mix,
ARC Serge TKB,
Make Noise STO, LXD,
WMD Modbox,
apf audio Tilliqua,
Happy Nerding Panmix, FX Aid XL,
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath,
Flame Memoslider,Q Slider,
Cosmotronix Messor,
Hologram ,Electronics Microcosm, Interrupt 4,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Aeolian Scale,
12/8 time
12.07.2026
video# 2654"

Erica Synths STEAMPIPE | Free Preset Pack 2 Showcase ‪@EricaSynths‬

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video, I’m showcasing the official "Preset Pack 2" for the @EricaSynths Steampipe, a custom collection of 20 new patches I personally designed for this incredible physical modeling synthesizer.

The Steampipe is a unique instrument that bends wind, pipe, and string resonances into deeply expressive, evolving textures. This official soundset is designed to push the boundaries of its physical modeling engine, moving from warm, buttery textures to complex ambient landscapes and experimental acoustic spaces.

This is a pure sound showcase — no talking, just music. Perfect if you want to experience how the new Preset Pack 2 expands the raw character and sonic capabilities of the Steampipe.

The bank will be available for free download directly on the official Erica Synths website: https://www.ericasynths.lv/news/post/..."

ESK - Sampler Modular Jam 3

video upload by Metunar

"Jam with my sampler modular system. There are 2x Erica Synths Sample Drum and 3x Squarp Rample in this case.
Direct recording with mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Feynman, the Universe and the DB-01

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Richard Feynman (1918 - 1988), Professor of Theoretical Physics, talks about space, fields and our place in the universe. He was awarded a Nobel Prize in 1965 for his work in quantum electrodynamics bridging light, radio, electricity, and magnetism. He was also a brilliant speaker and lockpick. During WWII at Los Alamos he devised the equation that predicted the yield of atomic weapons. With that is a single take performance of an Erica Synths DB-01 run through a Nightverb and from there into the phaser effect of the Strymon Mobius. The performance is exactly as you see it with no edits or other processing.

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

Vermona Perfourmer x Erica Synths Echolocator and Xenodrive July 2026

video upload by Dj Biaz

"Just got the Erica Synths Echolocator and Xenodrive units and teamed it up with the Perfourmer. The first 3 voices are going through the Xenodrive first for some drive and subtle distortion and then through the Echolocator.
Voice 4 is just doing the kick drum.

Enjoy.

more sounds:"



And two Vermona Perfourmer MK2 Ambient Jams - June & May 2026

Resonant Filterbank Desktop

video upload by Group Technologies Australasia

"GT Lab reviews the new Resonant Filterbank Desktop from Erica Synths, an analog 10-band stereo filter module."

Subtle Expressions: Squarp Instruments Hapax Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"With recently obtaining the Squarp Instruments Hapax to act as my main standalone sequencer, I've been diving deep into all the functions it offers. This is the first track I've made putting together a number of items such as automation, assign controls, creative MIDI effects (register, arpoly, etc.), BPM elasticity, and adjustable start/stop loop lengths. I've added notes in the video explaining some key points for the track and additional equipment used, but below is a more detailed list of the sound sources:

Korg Arp 2600 M
Novation Peak
Novation Bass Station II
Korg Opsix
Sequential OB-6 Desktop
Elektron Digitakt II
Befaco Oneiroi
Soma Lyra-8, Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA, Qu-Bit Mojave
Make Noise STO + Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Make Noise QPAS, Intellijel Sealegs
Moog Mother 32, Ritual Electronics Miasma (Erica Synths Black Polivoks VCF in feedback loop), Erica Synths Blackhole DSP2"