Making a track with found sounds + FLpad

video upload by Novation

"Shop our Holiday Sale here - https://novationmusic.com/categories/...

After receiving some holiday foley from our friends at Focusrite, check out how Kody uses FLpad and FL Studio to turn them into a track. If Ableton Live is your DAW of choice, take a look at how CALC creates a track with the same sample pack using Novation Launchpad Pro. If you want to download the pack yourself, visit https://novationmusic.com/articles/fl....

If you want to see how these holiday found sounds were recorded, check out:

We mic’d up a Christmas cracker and made it into a snare | Here's how it sounds

video upload by Focusrite

"See how to record Foley and turn found sounds into your next track. We captured festive sounds through a Scarlett 2i2 and a Scarlett microphone.

Wrapping paper became our kick drum, a Christmas cracker took the snare, and scissors filled in on hi-hat.

Download the found sounds and see what you can make with them: https://brand.focusritegroup.com/shar..."

"If you want to see Calc use these holiday found sounds on the FLpad, check out the video here:"

Making a track with found sounds + Launchpad Pro

video upload by Novation

"Shop our Holiday Sale here - https://novationmusic.com/categories/...

After receiving some holiday foley from our friends at Focusrite, check out how CALC uses Launchpad Pro and Ableton Live to turn them in to a track. If FL Studio is your DAW of choice, take a look at how Kody creates a track with the same sample pack using Novation FLpad. If you want to download the pack yourself, visit https://novationmusic.com/articles/fl..."

SpiceCore Synth and Sequencer for iPad

SpiceCore Berlin 2026 Pack Demo video upload by Rocco Lucia

"SpiceCore synth: a quick almost fully automated demo of the Berlin 2026 Pack.

More info on https://www.iscanet.com/spicecore/"

SpiceCore with the Launch Control XL3

video upload by Rocco Lucia

"In this video, we explore the deep hardware integration between SpiceCore 2.4.0+ for iPad and the Novation Launch Control XL Mk3!

Simply connect via USB-C to unlock plug-and-play tactile control over your sound design workflow. Get direct hardware feedback via the onboard OLED display and color-coded LED knobs/faders—letting you shape synth parameters, filters, arpeggios, and envelopes without constantly touching the screen.

In this walkthrough:
• Automatic plug-and-play hardware detection via USB
• OLED screen feedback & LED brightness customization (day/night modes)
• Hands-on sound shaping: Filter cutoff, resonance, density, and mutation
• Arpeggiator control & fine-step parameter modifiers
• MIDI In routing for external keyboards

🔗 Download SpiceCore on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6760504511
🌐 Visit our website: https://www.iscanet.com/spicecore

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Hardware Overview
0:40 - Connecting Launch Control XL Mk3 to iPad (Plug & Play)
1:25 - Hardware Feedback: OLED Display & LED Knobs
1:54 - Arpeggiator & Real-Time Filter Tweaking (Cutoff & Resonance)
3:20 - Parameter Controls: Mutation, Density & Envelopes
4:25 - Fine Adjustments & Modifiers
6:30 - Harmonic Mode & Pattern Reset
7:25 - LED Brightness Dimming & Night Mode
8:05 - External MIDI In Setup
8:55 - Jamming & Sound Demo
11:30 - Outro

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Disclaimer: SpiceCore is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by Novation. Launch Control XL is a trademark of Focusrite/Novation."

SpiceCore is an iPad instrument that pairs an analogue-style synth voice with a sequencer built for evolving rhythm, tonal steering, and hands-on play.

What defines the instrument now.

Voice, motion, harmony, space, touch, and the long arc of a performance all live inside one instrument instead of feeling like separate features.

Voice character
Dual morphing oscillators with OSC1→OSC2 FM, Contour, dual filtering, envelopes, drift, and Circuit give the core tone weight, edge, and movement, from clean bodies to bell and metallic FM colours. And one pattern need not stay one sound: the Sound Palette spreads a phrase across up to four, chosen and blended note by note.

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Novation Circuit Tracks Firmware Hack

It finally happened! Circuit Tracks Hacked! video upload by Guinan

"Thread is here,
/ circuithacks_is_out_now_unofficial_custom

Official Github,
https://github.com/Ghillermo/CIRCUITS..."

via Redit:

"NEW UPDATE: Beta1 is finishing internal testing and will be released soon. You can update with the upload tool. Thanks everybody for their input. I tried to include most of your requests (and some of my own) when it was possible, some of them I did my own take, trying to satisfy similar goals into a single approach. Now we have a couple new effects, you can save synth engine's patches, customize your macro Knobs from the device, pattern link, scene repeat, copy and re-arrange stuff inside or between packs... Check GitHub for a full list. All stock functions remain the same. Message me, submit a request on the GitHub or reply to this thread for fixes, new features or clarifications. A demo will maybe come, after a rest. If anyone wants to share theirs, be my guest."

Features for the archives, via Github:

CLICK FOR MORE »

Roma Modulare 2026 | Chris Calcutt Presents the Sequential Fourm Synth

video upload by Malvinus

"At Roma Modulare 2026, I sat down with Chris Calcutt to talk about the Sequential Fourm, his synthesizer.

Chris walks us through the ideas behind the instrument, the choices that shaped it, and what makes it worth a closer look on a floor full of modular gear.

Just a conversation with the Focusrite specialist — sometimes that's the best way to understand an instrument.

📍 Filmed at Roma Modulare 2026, Rome
#RomaModulare #SequentialFourm #ChrisCalcutt #Synthesizer #ModularSynth #ElectronicMusic #SynthGear"

Exclusive: New PWM Oscar V3 Sounds Behind the Scenes & A Chat with CEO Paul Whittington

video upload by SYNTH SAMURAI

A Chat with CEO Paul Whittington

video upload by SYNTH SAMURAI

"Paul has a healthy knowledge of the music manufacturing process. With past lives in Evolution Electronics, M-Audio, Avid, Focusrite and Novation, he has been directly involved in countless products that have famously been featured in studio and live industries. Aside from his Product Management experience, he is a passionate synthesis designer and professional keys player, with appearances on radio and television. With so much knowledge and expertise in the music industry, Paul has finally launched PWM, by hand picking the best industry specialists to develop the innovative and exciting products soon to reach the public. A doting husband and proud father of two, Paul, when not doing the family thing is mainly found in his man cave – fiddling, plotting and scheming."

0:00 Intro
02:33 Pauls Story
07:36 Malevolent Synthesizer Story
23:15 Mantis Synthesizer Story
28:39 Oscar Rebirth Story
41:40 Oscar Photos
52:57 Oscar V3 Sneak Peak Video
58:00 Paul Demos Oscar V3 Live!!!
1:19:05 Pauls Favorite Synth Right Now
1:23:39 Paul China Experience
1:36:45 Owning a Synth Company
1:42:26 Viewer/chat Q&A

SUPERBOOTH 2026 WAS MENTAL

video upload by Gray Contrast

"2 hours through FEZ Berlin on the final day of Superbooth 2026. Synths, controllers, AI tools, quick conversations, a few things nobody has on YouTube yet — and Loopy Pro live in the wild."

0:00 Intro
0:56 Neuzeit Instruments — https://www.neuzeit-instruments.com w/ / jan0ritter
6:05 Dato Musical Instruments — https://dato.mu
8:34 True Cuckoo Interview — https://www.truecuckoo.com
10:44 Roland Future Design Lab – Tone Explorer — https://articles.roland.com/tone-expl...
16:15 Roland Future Design Lab – Project LYDIA — https://articles.roland.com/introduci...
23:53 True Cuckoo Live Gig — / truecuckoo
24:09 BoBeats on the Circuits — / @bobeats
25:46 Expressive E Osmose CE — https://www.expressivee.com (played by Tomasz Bura: https://linktr.ee/tomaszbura)
37:50 BLEASS — https://www.bleass.com
48:47 Exquis Controller (Intuitive Instruments) — https://dualo.com/en/exquis/
1:00:00 Entonal Studio (Node Audio) — https://entonal.studio
1:08:12 Tonebank (Node Audio) — https://node.audio
1:16:39 Mõnai by VOID9 — https://void9.com
1:27:12 Showing Loopy Pro — https://loopypro.com
1:27:51 Microrack — https://microrack.org
1:33:01 El Tigre Soundsystem — / eltigresoundsystem
1:33:58 Nord Electro 7 — https://www.nordkeyboards.com/product...
1:47:00 Zoom LiveTrak L-12 Next — https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mi...
1:50:29 Zoom LiveTrak L-6 Max — https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mi...
1:52:40 Focusrite ISA C8X — https://us.focusrite.com/products/isa...
1:55:02 Modular Audio Tools MAT 16X8 — https://www.modularaudiotools.com

Baloran The 3FX demo. Fantastic chorus with Roland RS202 string machine.

video upload by Pulsophonic

"Baloran The 3FX demo 1.
Roland RS202 through Baloran The3FX, the incredible new chorus which replaces and surpasses The Triko which was already a reference.
Recorded through a Machie 8BUS and a Focusrite Scarlett. No other effects used."

SUPERBOOTH 2026 - New from FOCUSRITE, SEQUENTIAL & NOVATION

video upload by MusicStoreTV and KEYBOARDS

"In this video, Alex shows you:

The brand-new Focusrite C8X – 24 inputs, 26 outputs, analog ISA preamps with a fat saturation sound 🎛️

Groovebox setups, both large and small, from Circuit Rhythm to Tracks – perfect for studio and live performance

Exclusive insights into Launch Control features and Ableton setups

Classic and modern classics from Sequential and Oberheim, from the OB6 and Prophet 10 to the Trigon Six"

Novation Launchpad Pro | Scarlett 2i2 - Live Looping (Ambient Chillout)

video upload by Stefan Torto

"A special jam for the 40th anniversary of Focusrite using a Scarlett 2i2 interface
and Novation Launchpad Pro.
Powered by Bon Studio
https://eshop.bonstudio.gr/

My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"

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.

Novation BASS STATION all MODELS ON!! - SYNTH MUSIC DEMO with the whole family

video upload by FutureMusic.es

"In this music extract, you’ll experience first-hand the unmistakable textures and punch of the Bass Station family. Using Bass Station II, Launchkey MK4, AFX Station, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen, Ableton Live 11 Suite, and the latest GForce Software plugins, we present analog basses, leads, and modulations in real time.

[ESP] En este extracto musical, experimentarás de primera mano las inconfundibles texturas y la potencia de la familia Bass Station. Con Bass Station II, Launchkey MK4, AFX Station, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 de 4.ª generación, Ableton Live 11 Suite y los últimos plugins de GForce Software, presentamos bajos, solistas y modulaciones analógicas en tiempo real."

Design Philosophy of Every Oberheim Synthesizer with Legend Marcus Ryle

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Marcus Ryle is one of the great heroes of synthesizer history. At Oberheim in the early ’80s, he worked side-by-side designing with Tom Oberheim on legendary instruments like the DSX Digital Sequencer, the OB-Xa and OB-8, the DMX drum machine, and the groundbreaking Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizers. These innovations revolutionized electronic music and still define the sound of a generation.

In this video, Marcus shares the inside story of Oberheim’s design culture—why certain features appeared on some synths and not others—and how those choices shaped the future of music.

Beyond Oberheim, Marcus co-founded Alesis, where he helped create the groundbreaking ADAT digital recorder, Quadraverb and HR16 drum machine... and later Line 6, where he pioneered digital modeling amps and effects, including the legendary POD. He also played a pivotal role in helping Tom Oberheim reclaim the Oberheim name, and he continues to be actively involved in the design of today’s newest Oberheim instruments—ensuring the spirit of innovation carries forward.

Few designers have influenced so many eras of music technology—Oberheim, Alesis, Line 6, Sequential, Focusrite and now the reborn Sequential/Oberheim. Marcus Ryle’s story is a masterclass in how his innovation changed music forever."

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/pages/about

Update: The Oberheim Secret Genius Who Changed Synth History | Marcus Ryle

T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 004

video upload by Nitecaller.

"Felt like creating something that was different to the last few drone-y videos and ended up with this! The range of this instrument is incredible.

Audio signal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Valhalla Supermassive, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/nitecaller"

T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 003

video upload by Nitecaller.

"I got carried away again overdriving the filter but it's created some deep Cortini vibes. Left channel is running through an old Behringer phaser but the right channel is dry which together created an incredible stereo effect. Audio si

gnal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Little Plate, Focusrite console SC, Ableton Echo, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: linktr.ee/nitecaller"

T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 002

video upload by Nitecaller.

"Another quick little ambient demo of my custom analog synth. One oscillator is sequenced whilst I play another as accompaniment. I was running the filter through one of the internal drive circuits quite hot so excuse the occasional clipping. Enjoy!

Audio signal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Focusrite console SC, Ableton Echo, Valhalla Supermassive, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/nitecaller?utm_sour..."

See the Nitecaller label below for additional posts featuring the T-16.

Monoculture: The Story of the Bass Station

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the story of the Novation Bass Station, a small synthesizer that's part of a big story.

0:00 Intro
0:49 Electronic Dream Plant
5:47 Oxford Synthesiser Company
12:07 Novation
13:04 The Bass Station
16:25 Rack and Super
17:44 Supernova & Nova
19:26 Software Perils
20:15 Reboot & Ultranova
21:58 Bass Station II
23:55 AFX Station
25:32 Peak & Summit
27:07 Mantis and Tributes
28:36 WARP, Swifty and GForce
29:55 Summary and Patreon Jam

Huge thank you to Focusrite, Novation, PWM, Source Distribution, Paul Wiffen, GForce, Dave Grant, David Hilowitz and my Patrons on Patreon."

Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design | Podcast

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - An Accidental Engineer
02:46 - Building For Musicians
06:34 - Becoming a Distributor For The ARP 2600
11:05 - Designing The SEM
12:43 - The Filter Design
15:03 - The OB-1 And Patch Memories
16:36 - OB-X - Polyphony And Programmable Presets
19:35 - The Oberheim Sound
22:37 - The Digital Takeover
24:40 - The Resurgence Of Analogue
28:01 - Launching The OB-X8 With Focusrite
29:23 - The Oberheim TEO-5
30:37 - Utilising New Technology

First published 25th June 2024

https://www.soundonsound.com/people/o...

Oberheim Biog
Oberheim is the 21st century return of the legendary company that helped fuel the original electronic music revolution in the 1970s. Now, just as then, Oberheim is guided by the vision of engineer and inventor, Tom Oberheim. Tom’s genius for innovation introduced the world to the first commercially available poly synth and other groundbreaking electronic instruments that literally changed the sound of music.

Today, Oberheim reawakens this extraordinary legacy by bringing the famed Oberheim sound to a new generation of instruments and artists. The company’s passion remains unchanged by time or technology — to once again provide the world with the finest-sounding analog synthesizers ever made.

https://oberheim.com/

Sam Inglis Biog
Editor In Chief Sam Inglis has been with Sound On Sound for more than 20 years. He is a recording engineer, producer, songwriter and folk musician who studies the traditional songs of England and Scotland, and the author of Neil Young's Harvest (Bloomsbury, 2003) and Teach Yourself Songwriting (Hodder, 2006).

About The SOS Electronic Music Podcast Channel
On this channel we feature some of the pioneers of the industry, interview musicians and talk about retro and current gear."

Fantas by Caterina Barbieri played on T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600)

video upload by Nitecaller.

"This is my cover of the hypnotic and beautifully crafted track ‘Fantas’ by Caterina Barbieri. It was introduced to me by my brother (who helped design the PCBs for my synth!) and I’ve always been perplexed by the rhythms and sounds that she creates. It took me a while to transcribe this one, but I think it really brings this instrument to life.

Audio signal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, EQ, Ableton Echo, Valhalla Supermassive, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: https://linktr.ee/nitecaller?utm_sour..."

See the Nitecaller label below for more.

Oberheim TEO-5, the magic of analogue Vintage merges with modern | Roma Modulare 2024

video upload by Roma Modulare

"New Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer presented by Chris Calcutt from Focusrite Group

🔥 Stay updated ✉️ on Roma Modulare Trade Show!: https://www.romamodulare.it/
🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.romamodulare.it/tickets/

Discover a powerful yet compact instrument.
Take your musical experience to the next level with true analogue VCOs and VCFs.
The TEO’s five polyphony voices ‘sing’ with the warmth and power of triangular, sawtooth and pulse waves. An organic sound, ready to be sculpted with the legendary SEM filter, Oberheim’s distinctive core and the two 24-bit digital effects."

Oberheim: Love to Los Angeles – Support for Musicians Affected by the Wildfires

via Oberheim

"The recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused immense loss and devastation. Although Oberheim's global headquarters are based in San Francisco, the tragedy has still struck close to home. Our Focusrite Group colleagues in El Segundo, good friends with whom we collaborate daily, are now coping with the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in US history. We’re all too aware that Los Angeles is not just a workplace—it’s a home where many of us have grown up, created, and drawn inspiration. We are heartbroken for our city and everyone affected.

For those who have lost their music and audio equipment in the fires, we want to offer support. We know that music is more than just a passion—it’s a way of life, a form of healing, and a source of connection. If you’ve lost Oberheim gear, we encourage you to let us know.

Please share your story with us by filling out the form on our website, linked below. We’ll be reviewing responses asap to determine how we can best support you in getting back to creating what you love.

To the wider community, we know that times like these call for solidarity and support. If you know someone impacted, please share this with them. Together, we can help rebuild and keep the music going."

You can find the form on Oberheim's website here.