NAMM 2026 SUPERVLOG: Episode 1

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"In this video, I take you straight into the heart of NAMM 2026 for Day 1 — walking the floor, meeting incredible people, checking out wild instruments, and jumping into completely improvised musical moments. From boutique synth builders to legendary brands, this is a raw, real, behind-the-scenes look at what NAMM actually feels like when you’re inside it.

You’ll see spontaneous jams, unrehearsed performances, gear discoveries, and some genuinely mind-blowing tech — including intelligent music-learning systems that literally watch your hands and teach you in real time. This isn’t a polished showroom tour; it’s the honest, slightly chaotic, very human NAMM experience.

What I cover in this video:

Entering NAMM 2026 and exploring the show floor
Discovering unique and boutique synthesizers
Meeting synth designers, musicians, and creators
Spontaneous conversations and gear reactions
Live improvised music at the Studiologic booth
Hands-on demos with next-gen music education tech
AI-assisted piano learning that tracks fingers and technique
Games, performance tools, and creative experiments
The energy, noise, inspiration, and madness of NAMM

If you love synths, music tech, performance, and the creative side of music-making, this one’s for you.

🔥 Visit my Doctor Mix website for sound packs, courses, merch & more 👉 https://doctormix.com"

NAMM 2026 for Keyboard Players - The Best New Gear Revealed

video upload by Arthur Dobrucki

"Join me for a keyboard walk-around at NAMM 2026, where I explore some of the most interesting new keyboards, synthesizers, and music technology on the show floor.

In this video, I take a closer look at standout instruments from Spectrasonics, Kurzweil, Expressive E, Nord, Moog, Korg, Mellotron, and more—highlighting what makes each one unique and why keyboard players should care.

Whether you’re a pianist, synth player, composer, or producer, NAMM is where the future of music gear takes shape, and this walk-around gives you a firsthand look at what’s coming next.

#namm2026 #nammshow #namm

📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Viscount
01:26 Hammond organs
02:46 Kawai
03:20 Kurzweil SP8
04:51 Nord Electro 7
06:16 Expressive-E Osmose
06:54 Mellotron
07:13 ARP Foundation
07:42 Moog
07:56 Roland
08:12 Yamaha
08:41 VMU Sonics
09:53 ASM Leviasynth
10:56 Casio Dimension Shifter
11:44 Black Panther Keyboard Stands
12:19 Spectrasonics
12:43 Acoustic pianos
13:05 Demon Box - Eternal Research
13:32 Anukari 3D Physics Synthesizer
13:59 Pocket Scion
14:15 Stylophone Theremin
14:36 Korg Phase 8
15:14 Conclusion"

RetroSound Studio Tour: The Drum Machines

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to the heartbeat of RetroSound Studio
Explore legendary vintage drum machines like the Roland TR-808, LinnDrum, Simmons SDS-8 and more in this classic drum machine studio tour.

From analog rhythm boxes to early digital drum machines that shaped electronic music history.
Now step inside the studio and explore a legendary collection of classic drum machines that shaped electronic music, hip-hop, synth-pop, house, and early techno.

In this studio tour, we showcase iconic rhythm machines including the Roland TR-808, TR-707, TR-606, Boss DR-55, Boss DR-110, Boss DR-220A, Boss DR-220E, Keio Minipops Junior, LinnDrum LM-2, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Korg KR-55B, Simmons SDS-8, and the rare Solton Programmer 24.
These vintage drum machines defined the sound of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s — from deep analog kicks and crunchy digital snares to iconic patterns still used in modern music production today. Every machine in this video is fully functional, synced, and used in real studio workflows.

Perfect for fans of vintage drum machines, analog rhythm boxes, classic electronic music gear, retro studio tours, and old-school beat making."

The Drum Machine list:
0:06 Roland TR-808
1:06 Roland TR-707
1:59 Roland TR-606
2:37 Boss DR-55
3:40 Boss DR-110
4:28 Boss DR-220A
5:14 Boss DR-220E
6:04 Keio Minipops Junior
7:50 Korg KR-55B
8:55 Sequential Circuits Drumtraks
11:24 LinnDrum LM-2
12:48 Simmons SDS-8
14:49 Tama TSQ-1000
15:37 Solton Programmer 24



Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

MATRIX VCF & Voltage Control - Creating presets with fixed voltages

video upload by AJH Synth Official

"Here I'm using Pressure Points to select different sounds/settings on the Matrix VCF - this filter has full CV control of all functions, including the selection of all 16 different filter types (Mode). Because the Matrix has such a huge range of filter sounds, it is very useful to be able to recall them instantly using a fixed-voltage controller or sequencer.
I'm also feeding it 2 VCOs and noise initially, but later replacing the raw sawtooth waves with the same saw processed by the WAVE SWARM - this is a sawtooth animator, creating 12 additional faux saws from 1 or 2 incoming oscillators to create a fat 'super saw' effect.

Video & Performance by @DreamsOfWires

The AJH SYNTH Eurorack modular range consists of high-end modules, all hand-made in the UK, most of which are based on classic, vintage designs, authentically recreating the circuitry of much sought-after analogue instruments and technologies of the past, whilst greatly expanding them, and bringing them to modern Eurorack levels of convenience, limitless flexibility, and reliability.

Official website page: https://ajhsynth.com

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eleKtron - ambient circuitry

video upload by SOUNDS OF SYNTH

"a journey into the inner world of electrons and circuitry - an experimental ambient synth exploration.

If you enjoy experimental ambient, minimal electronic music, or abstract soundscapes, this piece may resonate with you.

🔬 Playlist: 🧬 molecular quiet - experimental ambient
🌲 Related ambient series: Forest Signals (organic / environmental ambient)

⭐ Gear Used
Sequential Pro 3
Moog Matriarch
Novation Peak

My Music https://richarddanielsnell.bandcamp.com/"

Behringer BMX - What the F...lol

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie - After Hours

"Subjective opinions within, those who do not understand subjective opinion may be excused lol

So the Behringer BMX, honestly, do you really care what I think? WELL, here's my thoughts, it's IMPOSSIBLE to freaking use something like this on the floor of a convention without help and NOBODY was trying to help me haha. That said, sound wise, oh for sure, it's solid, 100%. Dare I say "good", BUT, dang, everything is good these days. Gear is just a tool, but I think this could be useful, more useful than the Linn from the B. Would I buy the BMX, absolutely not, never hahaha. That's becasue I'm FLUSH with drum machines, and straight up, if I'm working with an artist or my own albums for drums specifically I'm ITB. Tempest is still the absolute king, if you have a TR-8s, Tempest, uhhh, Drumlogue, Alphabase, I mean geez a number of other drum machines you're good, you don't need to buy more space fillter, you can make music without this, TRUST me. BUT, it does sound good, the bass drum is no Alphabase though, no freakin way.

#BehringerJN80 #NAMM2026 #BehringerBMX"

Exploring CV + MPE Control with Touché and ERAE

video upload by Oddment

"Exploring the Expressive E Touché and ERAE Touch to control ODD-1 via CV and MPE. This is an informal first look — more structured demos of specific CV and MPE techniques coming soon.

Gear in this video: Expressive E Touché, ERAE Touch, ODD-1.

Many, many thanks to ‪@Abyssolune‬ for loaning me the ERAE Touch for our MPE development!"

PART 2 - Winter synth improv | Analog synth/spring reverb/chorus | meditation

video upload by Hazel Mills

"Listen for a gentle warming uplift, as the earliest glimpses of spring are emerging. Days are getting lighter, as they always do.

👋 Join my Patreon for FREE for similar videos, tutorials, studio vlogs and creative inspiration 👉👉👉 / hazelmills (...plus a description of how I built up this piece).

This is "Expanse Part 2", an improvisation that came to be because I'd been re-jigging my studio set-up and was testing a gear combo (listed below).

Sequential Circuits Prophet 6
Echo Fix Spring Reverb
Echo Fix Chorus Vibrato
Vongon Polyphrase
Vongon Ultrasheer

Happy Jamuary."

Serendipity L-Thing vs D-Thing+: Upgrades for Moog DFAM & Labyrinth

video upload by Noisegate and Sam Stosuur

"We patch both modules together, sync them via Mother-32, and explore how they interact with DFAM, Labyrinth, and Teenage Engineering Rhythm for a wild semi-modular jam.

The D-Thing+ transforms the Moog DFAM, adding reset, swing, step control, micro-timing, shuffle, reverse, random modes, and MIDI/CV clocking — turning a brilliant but limited sequencer into a powerful performance instrument.

The L-Thing is built to pair with Moog’s Labyrinth, providing dual clocks, polymeter and polyrhythm modes, Euclidean rhythm options, and generative sequencing that pushes Labyrinth far beyond its stock behavior — while still working with any CV-capable synth.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Intro: Serendipity + what we’re testing
0:23 — Why DFAM needs this (no reset, studio workflow)
2:23 — D-Thing+ reset explained (DFAM’s biggest quirk)
2:52 — Step length control (1–8 steps)
3:43 — Multi menu: step loops beyond 8 steps
4:58 — Micro menu: per-step microtiming / swing feel
5:02 — Sequencer modes overview (normal, reverse, bounce, odd/even, shuffle)
6:34 — Random mode + MIDI/CV modes
8:35 — L-Thing intro + what it unlocks on Labyrinth
10:03 — Patching L-Thing to Labyrinth (clock + bit flip)
11:06 — Sync setup: D-Thing+ clocking L-Thing + reset in sync
11:34 — LFOs + using it with other Moog (Grandmother/Matriarch)
12:44 — Polymeter setup: beats/bar + length tricks
13:42 — Polyrhythm mode (firmware note + chaos)
14:59 — Fast performance tweaks / weirdness
17:56 — Wrap-up: who these are for + closing

👉 Check out Serendipity Synths for more: https://thewessens.net/Serendipity/ma..."

The D-Thing is a device that adds significant capabilities to the DFAM (or Edge) sequencer, such as:

MIDI integration — clocking and individual step play,
Reset — manual, via CV or via MIDI,
Variations in the step order — Forward, Reverse, Bounce, Odds & Evens, Shuffle, Random and Custom,
Changing the sequence length — 1 to 8 steps (up to 16 steps for a custom step order),
Step repeat — assign a play count of up to 8 times to any step,
Off-grid timing — swing beat as well as arbitrary shifts away from the beat.

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Beetlecrab Tempera & Piano // DAY 16 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"First of all: what a beautiful light to let the canvas shine, right?
Second: what an intelligent piece of gear, the Tempera is. I am not even sure why I would call it that, but I feel it has an answer for almost everything (granular related, obviously) I could ask.
And I felt that from the instant I got it. It was probably one of the rare few times I decided to go through the manual before trying the instrument, and I feel that approach comes from the machine layout itself: we need to prepare the canvas before letting ourselves go with the painting process.
But I like this approach, it slows you down, helping you to think about your intentions with a specific emitter, even a specific color.
I started with the piano as a neutral input, and a simple drum track, using the brilliantly implemented Euclidean sequencer, and it's love already.
I hope you'll like it! 🧡"

Actium cover on MMT-8

video upload by Collector Current

"In this video I show you my cover of the Aphex Twin song 'Actium' from the Selected Ambient Works 85-92 album.

Gear used: Alesis MMT-8, Roland R-8, Roland SH-01A, Yamaha TX802, Mackie 1402VLZ4, Empress Zoia.

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

creation – organic analog synth journey

video upload by SOUNDS OF SYNTH

"creation is an organic analog synth journey. This piece is designed for deep listening (either on headphones or a good sound system). Play and listen without interruption allowing yourself to be enveloped in sound.
This track is created as part of the Forest Signals playlist which explores organic, analog music inspired by nature.

⭐ Gear Used
Sequential Pro 3
Moog Matriarch
Novation Peak"

Dirtywave M8 and Torso S-4 Jam 260117

video upload by Indra Perkasa

"technical notes / self-reminder.

both M8 and S4 connected to mac desktop using usb.
then using Loopback, i route audio from M8 to S4 with details:
M8 Main Out to S4 Track 4
M8 Track 4 (Pads Hypersynth) to S4 Track 2
M8 Track 1 (FM Bass Synth) to S4 Track 3

S4 Track 1 is playing back sample that i also recorded from M8 via usb-Loopback.
more on this, at first i tried to connect directly using usb from M8 to S4. it worked, but there's audio crackles. i assumed this happen because of the different sample rate. M8 is 44Khz and S4 is 48KHz. so i found a workaround that is working nicely (no crackles) using Loopback as a bridge.

M8 also sending midi to S4 to send clock, control Start/Stop, and send midi cc to control Mix FIlter of S4 Track 1 and 2. i did this using Midi Patchbay app, its an open source app. very handy app with for this kind of situation, just want a simple routing without needing to use DAW.

then i use ableton just to record, set audio input to S4, audio out to my audio interface for monitoring.

its amazing nowadays how you can multitrack record music gear without using audio cables, only 2 usb! and just want to say Loopback is really really nice. simple, but very useful."

Introducing the Nord Electro 7

video upload by nordkeyboards

Playlist:

1. Nord Electro 7: Amanda Birkenfalk

Amanda Birkenfalk performs 'Brain' combining the brand new Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP, live at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.

2. Introducing the Nord Electro 7

Song: Escapade by Joshua Domfeh
Keys: Joshua Domfeh
Bass: Rubem Farias
Drums: Morgan Ågren
Audio Engineer: Calle Gustavsson
Mixing/Mastering: Calle Gustavsson
Video production: Jonas Embring
Executive Producer: David Sjöqvist
Location: Atlantis Studios, Stockholm
Gear: Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP

3. Nord Electro 7: Joshua Domfeh

"The Nord Electro 7 elevates the Electro series with a powerful new Synth Section, dedicated per-section effects and a refined panel design with a high-resolution color display. Combining our latest piano features with the Organ and Rotary Speaker from the acclaimed Nord Organ 3, the Nord Electro 7 offers exceptional versatility in a lightweight, stage-ready instrument. Read more at nordkeyboards.com. #nordelectro7"

Highlight features

General

New Panel design and new large color display
Physical Drawbars on all models
HP 73 - new Kawai Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed
Expression Pedal Assign, enabling pedal control of Synth Filter and effect parameters
Organ Section

B3, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, Soft B3 and Pipe organs from Nord Organ 3
Rotary Speaker emulation from the Nord Organ 3
3 mic positions for Rotary Speaker
Physical Drawbars with LEDs on all models

Piano Section

Compatible with the Nord Piano Library
Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sounds
Dynamic Compression, Unison, Timbre
Effects Section

Dedicated effects per section
Rate and Amount for Modulation Effects
New Spring reverb
New Amps (Brit and Suitcase)
Global Reverb with per layer Send

Synth Section

Samples, Analog waveforms and FM synthesis
Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sound
Vibrato with adjustable rate, amount and delay
Mono, Legato and Glide
Unison
Low-pass filter with Resonance control
FM Partial and FM Amount
Dual envelope for Amp and Filter/FM
Compatible with the Nord Sample Library

Introducing the Stylophone VOICE - portable sampler

video upload by Stylophone

"Keep up with the news
https://stylophone.com/stylophone-voice/

Record sounds from the world around you. Bend the audio with multiple effects and turn it into music. From quick melodies to wild sound experiments, the VOICE makes creating music fast, fun, and completely hands-on—wherever you are.

Intro: Capture and play your own samples using 3 voices and shape your sound with 12 built-in effects.

• Capture and play your own samples
• Shape your sound with 12 built-in effects
• Sample anything directly via mic or aux input
• Built-in sequencer and 4 pattern memory slots
• Add rhythm with integrated drum sounds
• Take it anywhere — runs on 3× AA batteries
• Play across a two-octave stylus keyboard with transpose
• Multiple listening options with built-in speaker or headphone output
• Connect to other gear using sync in/out"

STYLOPHONE VOICE - PORTABLE SAMPLER

SAMPLE THE WORLD

Meet the Stylophone VOICE, the latest edition to our Pocket Range Series. Record sounds using the Stylophone VOICE from the world around you and then bend the audio with multiple effects and turn it into music. It’s really simple to capture and play your own samples using three different voices, which you can then shape with 12 built-in effects. Create quick melodies and wild sound experiments. The VOICE makes creating music fast, fun, and completely hands-on. Get creative wherever you are!"

Cathartic winter synth jam - "Expanse Part 1"

video upload by Hazel Mills

"If, like me, you're in winter hibernation mode, join me here and melt into this (unedited) evolving, analog, massive hug of a soundscape. This video actually came to be because I've been re-jigging my studio set-up and was testing a gear combo (listed below)."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 6
Echo Fix Spring Reverb
Echo Fix Chorus Vibrato
Vongon Polyphrase
Vongon Ultrasheer


Happy Jamuary ;-)

ROLAND P-6 vs. THE LIMITS ❄️ UK Garage Train Jam | Jamuary 2026

video upload by jAUF BezDebat

"Pushing the Roland Aira Compact P-6 to the absolute edge while rolling through a snowy winter landscape. No more excuses about 'limited gear'—we’re mashing up the constraints and turning them into features. Seen?

[The Session] This is a high-speed UK Garage & Bassline session recorded live on a train. The P-6 might be small, but we’re squeezing every bit of juice out of its sample memory using custom hacks and workflow tricks.

Pay attention to the Ragga MC commentary—I’m shouting out technical specs, signal flow, and P-6 shortcuts instead of the usual hype. Watch the snowy window for lyrics and keep an eye on the screen for text-based tips on how to master the P-6 live.

[Workflow Secrets]

The 'Kit' Strategy: Prepare your samples as a kit so you can slice them and have more control. This way, you can access any part of the riddim and even combine multiple kits inna one beat.

Bank Management: Set strict rules for which sample types go into each bank. This allows you to mute banks live and keep the session flowin' smooth.

Old School Logic: Actually, it’s nuh ridiculous, seen? Short sample time was a typical limitation inna UK Garage origins because of the gear capabilities back inna di day. We’re just bringing that energy to the P-6.

[Gear & Community] Special thanks to the brands and family keeping the inspiration high:

Hardware: Roland Aira Compact P-6

[Join the Family] If you’re a P-6 head or just love gear-torture sessions, hit that Like and Subscribe. Tell me in the comments: What’s the one P-6 limitation that drives you crazy? Let’s find a hack for it!

Upfull vibes and happy Jamuary! 🎹❄️"

ATTACK ON PLANET EARTH!

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Literally, it's a Waldorf Rack Attack on top of an E-MU Planet Earth

That's all I've got

Check out our full selection of used + vintage gear on our site (we've got a lot of it).
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Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more!

Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal."

ARPf returns to the West Coast!

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

ARPf returns to the West Coast!

Yep - we're headed back to California for NAMM - and more! Here's the scoop:

Events

Thursday January 22:
Registration opens for our NAMM giveaway!
Friday January 23:
Anthony Marinelli at our booth

Blue Meanie All Day: See the rarest ARP there is! Nicknamed the "Blue Marvin" after ARP's CFO, Marvin Cohen, due to its bright blue metal case and unique features - while the actual name was "Blue Marvin," the nickname "Blue Meanie" stuck! Only about 25 were made in 1971, making them highly sought after.

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrates patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST
Saturday January 24
Artists at our booth - TBA

Giveaways at 4:00pm:

Poster signed by Martin Gore
Soul of the Machine CDs

And one lucky person will win the full Korg Collection 6:

Magical sounds, authentically re-created by KORG.
The ultimate synthesizer suite for the ages.

The KORG Collection is a suite of software synthesizers that methodically and accurately recreates the authentic sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers for the present day and beyond. The KORG Collection project began with analogue synths such as the MS-20, Polysix and Mono/Poly, and has steadily evolved to include digital synths such as the world’s most popular synth, the legendary microKORG, the workstation classics M1 and TRITON, and physical modeling synthesis from the renowned Prophecy. The KORG Collection even includes the ARP ODYSSEY and ARP 2600, both revived for the 21st century by KORG.

In 2025, KORG added three legendary instruments to the KORG Collection – each an icon of its era, celebrated for their distinctive presence and heard over decades in countless classic tracks. The TRINITY, PS-3300 and SGX-2.

As if NAMM weren't enough all on its own - there's Buchla & Friends on Sunday, January 24.

Buchla & Friends is January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here. With a pre-party on Thursday, afterparty on Saturday, and two days of exploring all the greatest gear, Buchla & Friends is an essential start to the new year.

They're gathering over 90 synth makers in one awesome Downtown Los Angeles location so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual, modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike.

Register on eventbrite: https://bnf26.eventbrite.com

NAMMSALE!

We're celebrating NAMM with a sale - up to 15% off everything in the shop!

Kellerfalter | Live Hardware Track | MFB Tanzbar 2 | MFB Synth Pro | 1010 Music Black and Bluebox

video upload by Flakuso

Track: Kellerfalter
Artist: Flakuso
Type: Live Hardware Performance Track / Live Recording (Full Track)
BPM: 130

Gear / Setup
Drum Machine: MFB Tanzbär 2
Synth: MFB Synth Pro / Dominion Club / 1010 Music Blackbox
FX/Mixer: 1010 Music Bluebox / Intech Studio Controller
Recorder/Interface: 1010 Music Bluebox
Mastering: Ableton Live