"We are proud to present Pērkons Keys. We’ve poured a lot of work into developing it, and we hope this will help you unleash the creativity."
"Over the years, hundreds of you have asked for an integrated keyboard on Pērkons. We kept coming back to the idea - and eventually decided to build it and see how it feels in practice.
We are proud to present Pērkons Keys. We’ve poured a lot of work into developing it, and we hope this will help you unleash the creativity.
"Jamming with the Leploop Arpoloop through a Roland VG-8 effect and an old guitar through the Erica Synths Steampipe physical modeling synthesizer.
Direct recording with mastering."
"First #dawless jam with the #Steampipe by #EricaSynths!
This thing pairs so well with the Novation Peak.
Came up with these sweet melodies on the Steampipe and some deep bass from the Peak. No beats today – just pure, dreamy vibes ❤️"
"KONSTRUKT-8 is an expressive live performance instrument and sound design tool – plus a hands-on deep dive into electronic circuit design. Each of its eight DIY modules comes with a detailed build guide and can be explored on a breadboard first, letting you trace every circuit design decision before assembling the final instrument.
Timeline:
00:01 - Patch 1 / Electro beat with BBD on the send
01:58 - Patch 2 / Wonky beat with FM drum triggering the Hi-Hats
03:57 - Patch 3 / Classic Untz Untz beat
06:01 - Patch 4 / Raw beat, with Feedback bass
07:55 - Patch 5 / Jam together with DIY Synth System"
KONSTRUKT-8 is an expressive live performance instrument and sound design tool – plus a hands-on deep dive into electronic circuit design. Each of its eight DIY modules comes with a detailed build guide and can be explored on a breadboard first, letting you trace every circuit design decision before assembling the final instrument.
KONSTRUKT-8 includes four fully analog drum voices:
• Snare Drum. A burst of filtered transistor noise layered over a tuned resonator creates a crisp snap.
• Hi-Hat. Six dissonant square-wave oscillators are mixed, filtered, and overdriven to create metallic percussion.
• FM Drum. Two interacting oscillators form a versatile percussion voice capable of kicks, toms, bells, and cymbal-like sounds.
A four-channel drum sequencer lets you tap in rhythms that loop automatically. Under the hood, shift registers store the pattern as a circular sequence of binary data.
All voices feed into a four-channel mixer with per-channel FX sends and a master insert, allowing you to shape the entire beat with external effects or the built-in distortion and compressor.
Two effects modules complete the system: an analog bucket-brigade delay (BBD) with flanger and delay modes, plus a diode-based compressor with sidechain capability.
"Watch me try to be like Phil with the new firmware 1.02 for Erica Synths' amazing NIGHTVERB reverb unit!
More info here: https://www.ericasynths.lv/news/post/...
I made a whole song, "In the Water Today" :)
Stay Noisy!"
"In this video I take a full deep dive into the Erica Synths Hexdrums – exploring every voice, tone, pattern function and performance feature to see just how powerful this drum machine really is.
From 909-style kicks and 808-inspired hats to dirty punchy snares, claps, rim shots, crashes and rides, we’ll go through all 10 drum voices in detail. I’ll show you how easy it is to build patterns, record live, use step programming, adjust exclusivity/fade between hats, and shape everything through the master distortion section for those gnarly, meaty, fat techno rhythms.
We’ll also look at:
✔️ Pattern selection & step sequencing
✔️ Live recording workflow
✔️ Multi-bar patterns (up to 4 bars per channel)
✔️ Individual outs on the rear panel
✔️ Master distortion section
✔️ Sample selection for cymbals
✔️ Performance tricks & groove ideas
If you’re into drum machines, analogue rhythm design, techno, electro, synthwave, or classic 808/909 workflows — this one’s for you.
This isn’t just a quick overview… it’s a proper hands-on demo so you can hear exactly what Hexdrums can do in real-world use."
"This update adds a compressor and a noise gate, making it possible to create a true gated‑reverb effect. Famous from the 80s productions, gated reverb is an audio processing technique that combines reverb with a noise gate to create punchy sounds while keeping the mix clean.
"Synth Headz | Synthesizer Music Documentary - Opening Minutes.
Featuring: Vertigo Blue, Spike the Percussionist, and August Befort. Directed, produced, and edited by Danny Stygion. Music by August Befort. Sponsored by Erica Synths. Cinematography by Danny Stygion. Drone cinematography by Schaef Shockley. Produced by Brittany Stygion and Cimmerian."
Update: full doc now released. You can find it here.
"UNTZKITS for LXR-02 delivers 16 new high-impact drum kits engineered for the dancefloor and sonic experimentation. Each kit features heavy-hitting voices and percussion paired with deep modulation routing for evolving, rhythmic textures. The pack includes 16 carefully crafted demo patterns composed by Hrtl to kickstart your exploration.
"Pristine to Filthy ... 11 Erica Synths Hexdrums Patterns covering different styles from gabber to Whitney Houston! I wanted to show. range of tones - from dirty fat techno juice to silky 808 style smoothness. With a lot of tweaking in an attemot to show the full range.. those kicks are MASSIVE!
It comes with some preset patch sheets to get you up and running as well as some empty ones to record your own favourite settings. I play most of the 'presets' and make some of my own to show it doesn't have to be a wall of sound. simple and sparse sounds amazing too."
"here is my deeper review about the AnalogFX SER-2020 analog Synthesizer. A recreation of the legendary and sought after Synton Syrinx together with some FX Pedals and other helpers. (Antonus Step Brother, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Korg Drumlogue, Stylophone Beat, Ryk Modular M185 Sequencer, Waldorf KB37, Arturia Keystep Pro, CB Lost&Found, GlouGlou Flancher9, Dreadbox Lethargy, Strymon DIGv2, Boss-RV5, Meris Polymoon,
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:029 Title Track (Only made with the SER-2020 incl. Drums)
00:01:44 Epilogue
00:05:48 Music and Sound Demos
00:14:47 SER-2020 Roun Down
00:19:11 VCO`s, Sync & Ringmod
00:28:03 Formant Filter, LPF & ENV
00:39:46 VCF In
00:42:02 LFO 1 & 2
00:47:37 Bend Pad & Portamento
00:49:22 Speechmode
00:51:42 Conclusion
00:52:22 Outro (SER-2020 + Korg Drumlogue only playing SER-2020 Samples)
Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"
"The legendary Elektor Formant DIY modular synth from the 1970s is back — and this time it’s beautifully recreated by Erica Synths. In this in-depth demo and review, I explore the history of the original magazine-built Formant, the DIY ethos behind it, and how this modern recreation captures that vintage analogue modular magic.
Originally released as a self-build project through Elektor magazine, the Formant required builders to etch their own PCBs, source components, and assemble modules like the VCO, VCF, envelopes and more. It was true synth-nerd dedication. Now, Erica Synths has made that iconic system accessible again — without the UV PCB lab in your garage.
In this video:
🎛 Overview of the Erica Synths Formant system
📖 The history of the original 1970s Elektor DIY kit
🔊 Sound demos: VCOs, filter tones, modulation & patching
🎚 Performance insights (including Synth East)
🤔 Is this the ultimate vintage modular revival?"
"The London Synth & Pedal Expo Returns to Hackney Wick
A Celebratory Gear Showcase for the Community of Music Makers and Sound Explorers
LONDON, UK — Delicious Audio Events, in collaboration with KMR Audio and guitarguitar, proudly unveil the London Synth & Pedal Expo 2026, a weekend-long gathering dedicated to synthesizers, stompboxes, modular systems, and all electric and electronic creative sonic devices.
Taking place March 21–22, 2026, at Number 90, 90–94 Wallis Rd, London E9 5LN, this event invites musicians, producers, and gear aficionados to touch, try, and talk about the latest innovations in sound technology.
What Is the London Synth & Pedal Expo?
More than a typical trade show, the Expo is a gear party where the London community of musicians and tone chasers can explore an expansive, strictly-in-the-headphones playground of synths and pedals. Hosted in a 5,000 sq ft canal-side venue in Hackney marshes, the event blends hands-on demo rooms with a heated terrace featuring workshops, talks, and performances.
Dates + Hours
Saturday, March 21: 12:00–18:00
Sunday, March 22: 10:30–17:00
Tickets
Affordable ticketing tiers starting at £5 + fees, with free entry for attendees under 18.
Why Attend?
Try a massive selection of synths and pedals, all playable with headphones.
Save big with 10–30% off most gear on display.
Dive into DIY soldering workshops and creative talks on the terrace.
Discover new sounds and technologies directly from builders and brands.
Take home gear through giveaways, discounts, and promotions.
Confirmed Participants
The Expo brings together an exciting lineup of exhibitors spanning partner stores like guitarguitar and KMR Audio, top synth and pedal brands including Arturia, Elektron, Erica Synths, BOSS, Chase Bliss Audio, Walrus Audio, Eventide, Source Audio, and many more.
Community + Culture
Hosted by organisers rooted in the global Synth & Pedal Expo family—with events from Brooklyn to Montreal—the London edition continues a tradition of fostering hands-on interaction and creative collaboration within the musical instrument community.
Media + Partnerships
Supported by media outlets such as Syntopia, MATRIXSYNTH, and SonicState, the Expo is poised to be a highlight of the 2026 gear calendar.
Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, or exhibitor information:
Paolo De Gregorio — paolo.dg@thedelimag.com"
We are proud to present Pērkons Keys. We’ve poured a lot of work into developing it, and we hope this will help you unleash the creativity.
