Bad Gear - FM-1

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the new and viral FM-1 and it not only won’t get any cheaper than this - it also seems like established manufacturers might have a problem - and it’s not the price!"

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

Synth Friday Korg Prophecy The Forgotten Future of Synths!

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you Synth Friday Korg Prophecy The Forgotten Future of Synths!

Digital does analog! The Prophecy was among one of the first synthesizers to lead a revolution started in the mid-nineties by synthesizer makers to satisfy a growing segment of the market that was lusting after old-school vintage equipment in the pursuit of making electronica-style music, by providing a state-of-the-art retro synthesizer that could sound like a classic analog.

Synthesis Engine: Powered by Korg's MOSS (Multi-Oscillator Synthesis System), supporting analog simulation with pulse-width modulation (PWM), Variable Phase Modulation (VPM) for FM-style tones, and physical modeling for brass, reed, and plucked string instruments.

Sound Design Tools: Features nonlinear wave shapers (CLIP/RESO), a sub-oscillator, noise generator, amp feedback routing, four LFOs, and six assignable 5-stage ADBSR envelope generators."

Dark Cinematic Atmosphere | Hydrasynth Deluxe & Novation Summit (Custom Patches & SFX)

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"An original Dark Cinematic Atmosphere track featuring custom synth patches and custom sound effects created from my own field recordings.

Sound Design & Gear used:
• ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe – Custom synth patches
• Novation Summit – Custom synth patches
• Bitwig Studio – DAW, arranging, and mixing
• Field Recordings – Custom sound effects designed and processed from my original environmental audio recordings

My Free SFX Download : https://pixabay.com/pl/users/audiopap..."

Melbourne Instruments launches the Melbourne Exchange and publishes the Roto-Control API

Press release follows:

Melbourne Instruments launches the Melbourne Exchange, a free library of Roto-Control setups made by its owners

Setups for plugins, pedals and synths, plus new software built on Roto-Control's published APIs, all free to download from exchange.melbourneinstruments.com.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Melbourne Instruments today launched the Melbourne Exchange, a free library where owners of Roto-Control, the company's motorized MIDI controller, share the setups and software they have built for it.

The Exchange opens with more than 60 entries. Plugin setups include Universal Audio's 1176 and LA-2A collections and the Distressor, plugins from SSL, Brainworx, Maag and Analog Obsession, and Logic Pro's own Compressor. Hardware setups cover pedals from Chase Bliss, Boss, Meris, Hologram, Old Blood Noise and Moog, and synths from Elektron, Moog, Waldorf and Korg. Each setup is a file that imports into Melbourne Instruments' ROTO-SETUP app, with parameter names, colors and detents already in place.

Every entry has its own page credited to the person who made it, with a download count and a clear statement of what it has been checked against: the maker's documentation, a Roto-Control, or the device itself. Owners can also confirm that a setup works with their own gear. Everything hosted on the Exchange is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

The Exchange also carries software that owners have built on Roto-Control's published APIs, including RotoSeq, a Max for Live sequencer by Alut in which the eight knobs reshape the clock itself, and MAP8, an extended Ableton Live script by Quixotic7.

Both of Roto-Control's APIs, a serial API for configuration and a SysEx API for live two-way control, are published in full, and the source for Melbourne Instruments' own Ableton Live, Bitwig and Logic Pro integrations is on GitHub. The Exchange includes a starter prompt for AI coding assistants such as Claude, Cursor and Copilot that points the assistant at both specifications before it writes any code.

“We're delighted, and honestly a little amazed, by what owners are doing with Roto-Control,” said Jonathan, VP of Marketing at Melbourne Instruments. “People are mapping gear we never expected and building software for it we hadn't imagined. The Exchange gives all of that a home, with the maker's name on it. And because the APIs are published, anyone can build on it, whether they write the code themselves or with an AI assistant.”

Browsing the Exchange is open to everyone. Downloading and sharing need a free account, created with an email address and a six-digit code sent by email.

The Melbourne Exchange is live now at exchange.melbourneinstruments.com.

8 track party - OP-XY Electro House Live Jam

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Tuesday is the night for letting off some steam. Clearly.
Hope you enjoy.
Gear used:
Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

Scanner:Library - Product Tour With Robin Rimbaud

video upload by Soniccouture

"Scanner shows the VST instrument he designed with Soniccouture, and talks about the very personal sound library that forms the basis for it."

Scanner: Library - Robins Sound Design Preset Tour

video upload by Soniccouture

"Robin Rimbaud (Scanner), plays some of the presets he designed for Scanner: Library and talks about his sound-design process."

https://www.soniccouture.com/en/produ...

A Personal History Of Sound
Scanner and Soniccouture have collaborated to develop a custom tool to utilise his huge personal tape archive, documenting an entire sonic life and career.

Stripped back to the basics, Scanner: Library is a bold experiment in the power of layering sound. With such a diverse and characterful archive to draw upon, it was imperative that the interface would tread lightly.

Three modules with basic envelopes + filters, a delay unit and some custom reverbs. This setup gives over 10 million possible combinations of sounds gathered over a 40 year career.

Fragments, Loops & Possibilities
Scanner: Library features 401 original recordings + a library of 200 presets to get you started. Robin designed over 100 presets himself.

Most of the audio was recovered from cassette tapes, and features the famous police scanner recordings, electronic improvisations, location audio, analogue experiments and all manner of sonic ephemera.

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Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns with Over 100 Brands to Discover - October ‎17–18

video upload by Sanjay C

Video from last year's show above.

Press release follows:

"BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, perhaps the biggest East Coast event dedicated to electric and electronic gear for musicians with over 100 brands on display, returns to Greenpoint on October ‎17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot warehouse into an immersive playground for music creators.

Presented in partnership with the legendary synth store Three Wave Music and local up-and-coming guitar shop Tonewolf, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.

Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.

"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops
This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.

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wozLOL Launches Foxwizard, the Smallest Complete USB MIDI Adapter Ever Made

Press release follows:

wozLOL Launches Foxwizard, the Smallest Complete USB MIDI Adapter Ever Made, Hand-Built in Las Vegas for $25

Pocket-size multitool routes and remaps MIDI with no computer, speaks USB-C, TRS Type A, TRS Type B, TS, and classic 5-pin DIN, and ships in custom colorways.

LAS VEGAS, October 4, 2026: wozLOL today announced the Foxwizard Mini MIDI Multitool, a hand-built boutique MIDI adapter and router it calls the smallest complete USB MIDI adapter you can buy. Starting at $25, the Foxwizard remaps MIDI with no computer connected, connects nearly every flavor of MIDI port in the modern studio, and comes in multiple hip colorways with custom colors available. The first production batch is ready to ship now.

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Introducing Core by Squarp Instruments

video upload by Squarp instruments

"Core is a MIDI to CV/Gate interface with onboard generative Engines. It bridges your computer, keyboards, hardware sequencers and Eurorack, all in perfect sync.

🔌 USB Host, USB Device and MIDI TRS inputs, intelligently merged
🎹 MIDI to CV Pitch, Gate, Velocity, Aftertouch, and CC0–CC119, with polyphony support
⏱️ Clock, Start, Stop and Reset, with internal BPM and Swing : lead your system or follow your gear
🌀 Generative Engines: ADSR, Euclidean gates, Arpeggiator, LFOs, DC offset and Logic operations
↗️ Up to 64 assignable CV/Gate outputs (32 per connected xp32)
🎚️ CC Learn: map any incoming MIDI CC to any Engine parameter, with custom min/max and inversion
💾 8 global presets and a crisp OLED screen for lightning-fast routing

A translator and a creative tool in one: run up to 64 LFOs, 64 clocks or 64 Euclidean generators, and generate ADSR envelopes on board. No extra modules needed."

Testing CORE by Squarp Instruments with Ableton Live

video upload by Stazma

"Today I'll show some fun ways to use the Core & XP32 from ‪@squarpinstruments‬ with Ableton Live."

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Fine Gear ModMix CV Control Analog Mixer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

You can find demos in addtional posts here.

"Excellent condition. Works perfectly. Amazing modulation source and CV / MiDI hub and high quality mixer.

Careful home studio use only.

Factory PSU and box included + manual

Modmix is a CV-controlled 4-channel, 4-sends mixing console with stereo returns, and multiple send-to-channel switchable routing options for no-input mixing and feedback techniques. If unusual in a mixing console, CV-modulation is here to allow extended sound generation and manipulation. Modmix has a pair of each: MIDI-syncable LFOs and envelope followers."

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Hardware Synthesizer Live Jam | Hydrasynth Deluxe | Novation Summit | Bitwig DAW

video upload by Paweł Spychała

"A live ambient performance recorded in Bitwig Studio, featuring two powerful synthesizers: the ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe and the Novation Summit.

Everything was performed and recorded live into Bitwig Studio without overdubs to capture the organic feel of hardware synth sound design.

Gear Used:
• ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
• Novation Summit
• Bitwig Studio (DAW & Audio Capture)"

Droning with Data Bender by Qu-Bit

video upload by Nathan Plante Synths

"This is the first video in a new series all about trying to get music gear to do things it wasn't designed to do. In this video I play with the Data Bender by ‪@QuBitElectronix‬ and try and get some some dark and crunchy drones going.

00:00 Intro
00:39 Setup
01:10 First Drone
05:59 Second Drone

Pod Case by ‪@noisyfruitslab‬

https://www.subvert.fm/nathan-plante
https://nathanplante.bandcamp.com/"

Ambient Jazz w/ Prophet-10, Music Easel, OP-1 field | Bits and Pieces 2026-10-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Ambient electronica where an OP-1 field lead floats over soft harmonies.

Today marks the 1000th consecutive day of posting Daily Sound Experiment videos on YouTube. The playlist itself has now reached 1,018 entries.

This piece was created with the Prophet-10, Music Easel, Ambient Engine, and OP-1 field.

The Prophet-10 is processed through the MICROCOSM with reverb and the HAZE effect.

On the Music Easel, a lead is performed using the key. The output is processed through the blueSky with reverb, while an additional filter in Ableton Live is modulated during the performance.

In Ambient Engine, samples including ocean waves and forest sounds are loaded and transformed with the MicroLoop effect to create evolving sound textures.

On the OP-1 field, a lead is performed with the Sampler. A small amount of modulation is added using the built-in CWO effect, followed by reverb from the MOTHER effect.

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Ambient Electronica w/ Prophet-10 & AM Radio Noise | Three-Year Path 2026-10-01 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Ambient electronica where a Prophet-10 performance blends with lo-fi noise from an AM radio.

This piece was created with the Prophet-10, Field Kit, and OP-1 field.

The Prophet-10 is connected to the MICROCOSM and performed with a subtle amount of the HAZE effect and reverb.

On the Field Kit, the built-in AM tuner is slowly swept with an LFO to create a regularly pulsing rhythm from the radio signal. The AUX output is sent to the monotron DELAY for delay, while the MASTER output is processed through the blueSky with reverb.

On the OP-1 field, a synth lead is performed. Delay and reverb from LOST+FOUND are used to create a lo-fi texture.

🎵 [Gear Used in This Video]

Synthesizers
Sequential Prophet-10
OP-1 field

Mixer / Radio / Processing
KOMA Elektronik Field Kit

Effects
Hologram Electronics MICROCOSM
KORG monotron DELAY
Strymon blueSky
Chase Bliss LOST+FOUND

☕ [Support & Listen to atnr]

Music Software: https://store.atnr.net

Bandcamp: https://atnr.bandcamp.com"

Late Night Synth Jam [Arturia MicroFreak, Korg Volca FM2, Korg ESX-1]

video upload by Synth Codex

"A late-night session built around three instruments: the Korg Volca FM2 for warm FM keys, the Arturia MicroFreak for keys and basslines and the Korg ESX-1 for the groove. Noisy textures added with an old broken radio. Captured live in one take, just me and my gear at 1 AM. Enjoy the ride 😴"

OP-XY keeps inspiring to make this kind of sound - Melancholic IDM live music

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Just one of those days. Noodling about took me in this direction. And I liked it! Hope you do too

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

FREEDOM by Davide Micheli

video upload by Davide Micheli

You can find an English translation of the following video description further below.

"Freedom è un brano di musica elettronica prodotto da Davide Micheli utilizzando sintetizzatori elettronici tra cui alcuni Italiani moderni come il 'GRPA4', ma anche vintage anni 80 come 'Elka Twin61' e 'CRB Diamond 910 Gold M'. Altri sintetizzatori utilizzati sono il 'Moog Voyager XL', il 'Waldrof Quantum', e per ultimo 'Oberheim OB-X8'. La Drum Machine è una Drum degli anni 80 molto famosa ai sui tempi la 'Dynacord P20' 8-Bit Drum Machine.

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This Tiny Synthesizer Runs On Pure Light | Solarix Demo

video upload by Sid Rockett

"Introducing Solarix a tiny, self-powered synthesizer featuring an integrated solar cell that runs completely on light. No batteries, no USB power, and no external power supply needed.

In this video, we test Solarix to see how ambient light and shadows dynamically alter its pitch, rhythm, and sonic textures. As light intensity changes, the circuit reacts in real time, turning photons into raw analog chirps, evolving drones, and rhythmic glitches.

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: Meet Solarix
4:10 - Solarix Sound Demo & Light Modulation
6:25 - Running Solarix through Reverb & Delay
3:00 - Outro

👇 Gear & Setup:
Synth: Solarix Solar-Powered Synthesizer
Audio Recorder: [Insert Recorder Name]
Effects Used: [Insert Reverb/Delay Pedal or FX, if any]


✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.

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Yamaha DX11 w/ 81Z Patches Loaded FM Synthesizer Sounds (No Talking)

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2026

The Yamaha DX11 - synth keyboard version of the TX81Z sound module. My custom patches loaded just fine, giving some of them a run-thru. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

Get these patches from https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

Check out https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro for my hand made Eurorack modules and gently preowned studio kept gear."

BLOG https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD / gstormelectro

Lo-Fi Electronica with Granular Piano & Soft Synths | Touch the moon 2026-09-30 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An electronica piece where lo-fi piano textures overlap with quiet harmonies.

This piece was created with the OP-1 field, norns shield, volca fm2, and Omnisphere 2.

On the OP-1 field, a phrase is played using the ENDLESS sequencer and processed with reverb through the blueSky.

On the norns shield, a piano performance is recorded into graintopia and played back with granular processing. The output is connected to the Chase Bliss LOST+FOUND for delay and reverb.

The volca fm2 is processed through the Guyatone AE-5 for echo, followed by reverb through the MICROCOSM. The PHRASE LOOPER in the MICROCOSM is also used to capture and repeat phrases.

The remaining parts are built in Ableton Live using Omnisphere 2.

🎵 [Gear Used in This Video]

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