muSonics Lyle: Deep Note

video upload by suitandtieguy

"Deep Note on Lyle, the first properly polyphonic modular synthesizer since the Oberheim Four Voice.

If you have a Moog One, the preset is TK-421 and yes I programmed it. (the very competent marketing department wouldn't let us tag authorship in the patch description.) Page McConnell, you're welcome!

This was a bit more rough-and-tumble than that preset, but might be cooler. It uses polyphonic glide AND envelopes, and I had to do this over and over again to set the voices up to start on the right notes and get the timbre where I wanted it. Amos had to update the firmware for the MIDI-CV modules so the glide time was long enough!

The envelopes are used on 3 of the voices to spread them an octave, a fifth, and a third. the upper voices start on G below middle C and the lower voices start on G above middle C.

I referred back to the score that was published back in 2018 and approximated the notes, but there just isn't enough oscillators to do the whole thing.

There are enough to make it sound good though.

I still used the new Sony camera but recorded it via SDI with one of my Ki Pro recorders because the audio inputs sound MUCH better and it records in Apple ProRes format which Digital Performer can handle without conversion. This is a really cool setup and is so easy to crank this stuff out with. Expect more."

Getting started with a Verbos Electronics System

video upload by Stazma

"Today I show you how to patch two sounds with my Verbos Electronics eurorac ksystem.

It will also be a good oportunity to talk about the modules, how I like to patch them, show of a few patches to demonstrate how all this can sound.

Have fun!!!!"

Akai Ewi 1000 Signed by Mike Brecker?

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"Akai EWI1000 (First-Generation Controller) — Signed by Michael Brecker / Provenance: Montreal Jazz Festival 2001

Model: Akai EWI1000 controller only (no sound module). Condition: Overall good; strap hook has some rust from a past strap modification but i prefered to not touch it. Special Value: Genuine “Mike Brecker” autograph sealed under protective film since 2001; still clear and intact today.

Rarity & Provenance
“To my knowledge after extensive research, this is the only Akai EWI ever held and signed by Michael Brecker. No other examples have surfaced in autograph collections, auction archives, or collector networks. That rarity adds powerful uniqueness and historical weight to this instrument.”

“This is not a generic EWI1000. It is the specific instrument Michael Brecker held and signed for me in July 2001 at the Montreal Jazz Festival; he even ‘air-played’ it for several minutes before signing ;) . The signature has been preserved under film since that night.'"

via Wikipedia: "Michael Leonard Brecker (March 29, 1949 – January 13, 2007) was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was awarded 15 Grammy Awards as a performer and composer, received an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2004,[3] and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2007."

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"Have you hugged your Zumpano" E-MU Systems Proteus MPS Plus Keyboard w/ Branded Gig Bag

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"E-mu Systems Proteus MPS Plus Orchestral 61-keys digital keyboard, circa mid/late 90's. [ SN 069200202 ]

This keyboard was featured on 3 albums by The Loud Family [pic below]:

Days For Days
Attractive Nuisance
From Ritual To Romance: The Loud Family Live
Used on at least 3 tours with The Loud Family between 1998 and 2001. Keyboard includes road rash from that touring, mostly on the underside and indicated in the photos. All keys work with no issue. The entire outer chassis has been cleaned and no cracks or other damage are present on the outer chassis, except for a few scratches, again from the road work.

After touring with The Loud Family, keyboard was used sparingly, if at all and has remained in a climate controlled closet since.

Keyboard turns on/boots up and all 500 internal sounds are working. Have not tested and have never used the "Card" keyboard sound/patch storage interface. Also includes original AC adapter and RokSak™️ soft carrying case, all in Good condition.

There is a screw that is loose, internally, and rattles around the chassis. Does not at all effect the functionality of the keyboard.

Own a piece of history, and a useful vintage keyboard."

"Have you hugged your Zumpano Today?" sticker on back.

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ARP Little Brother SN 29520177

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"Excellent working and physical condition (I consider it Excellent, but used Very Good according to Reverb's stringent descriptions). LFO rate mod (really useful).

The ARP Little Brother is a keyboardless, monophonic synthesizer expander module produced by ARP from 1975 to 1977, designed to add an extra oscillator and LFO to other ARP synthesizers like the Axxe, Odyssey, and 2600. It features a genuine ARP 4027 oscillator (the same as in the ARP 2600), four selectable and stackable waveforms, four selectable and stackable octaves, and an on-board LFO for vibrato. The Little Brother connects to a host ARP synthesizer via its control voltage (CV) output and external audio input, allowing users to create a "fatter" sound by stacking multiple Little Brothers for a more modular-like experience. Key Features"

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Gligli's Overcycler first custom patches

video upload by coyotesynth

"Here the Gligli's Overcycler, a new 6 voice hybrid synthesizer.

The oscillator section is the strong point of this synth, very flexible with 6 ways to deeply modulate the 2 oscillators. Then the SSM filters comes and the envelopes with several curves to choose ends up this simple but very efficient synth.

No FX, EQ or Comp has been added to the raw sound of the synth. Only normalizing (the output level is not very high).

Check out the Gligli's online shop, the synth is available sometimes, but every batch is sold out very fast: https://gligli.store/fr/

Also check out the very good review of the SolidTrax website, with many other audio demos: https://solidtrax.nl/gliglis-overcycler-review/"

You can find additional Overcycler posts here.

Stylophone Gen X-2 & Lofi-12 XT Acid Jam - Men Only Want One Thing And It's Disgusting Acid

video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware and Stylophone on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals, promo content etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware and Stylophone it is marked as Paid Promotion

Time for some more weekend acid it seems!

The good people over at Stylophone sent me the Gen X-2 so I can make some promotional work for them, but of course it needs a good test 😁so time for some acid😈

This jam uses the Korg SQ-1 as a sequencer to control it because the new Gen X-2 model has gate and CV inputs meaning I can create a sequence and get it to sync up with other gear where as the Gen X-1 was played by the stylus only. I'm also running the Gen X-2 through an unbranded Vintage Overdrive that my wife found as a freebie on Temu of all things. To my surprise it's actually pretty good and pairs nicely with the Gen X-2. I did have to use an inline isolator between the Gen X-2 and pedal though as it was generating a lot of digital noise otherwise.

The Lofi-12 XT is being used to add delay and reverb to the Gen X-2 and I'm using the new v1.5 feature of being able to sidechain external sources again because it's super useful for letting the kick cut through on things like this."

OBSO | Circle Cynths

video uploads by Circle Cynths

"The debut instrument from Circle Cynths, OBSO. A dreamlike interface delivering instant inspiration, featuring nostalgic synths, pads, basses, bells, and strings, all sampled using obsolete technology.

Learn more at: www.circlecynths.com"



"OBSO is an inspiring catalog of sounds coaxed directly from various forms of obsolete media and extant technology. We celebrate the undulating inconsistencies of bygone days, lovingly filtered through the oxide and worn machinery of VCRs, cassette-decks and other consumer products from the 80s and 90s.

Our dreamlike but intuitive interface is intended to spark instant emotion. Specifically designed to sound good no matter where the knobs are, the five visceral control circles nevertheless offer a huge depth of range within a single patch. Nostalgic synths, creamy pads, lush basses, shimmering bells, burnished brass, scintillating strings, and more glow with the patina of fine age.

Individual sounds sink into a mix like they always existed, but you'll find they can easily stand alone without the need for layering or manipulation outside of the instrument. From film and game scoring to lush pop records, these tactile soundscapes add a dose of warm nostalgia to nearly any production.

Simple Interface
Sculpt your sound with an intuitive interface that features massive depth of control, giving you endless ways to shape and refine your tone.

Presets & Tags
120 unique patches. Bells, Brass, Strings, Keys, Pads & More. Find the perfect sound for your track with our built in tag searching system."

Instruo Pocket Scion & GREAT CONJUNCTION - It is bio reactive(?) test jam

video upload by Arman Bohn

"My synths and device can be found here: https://distropolisgoods.com/

This is my first synth/succulent video ... b-b-b-but I have a good reason!

My Pocket Scion from ‪@instruo‬ arrived toady and it is a hit! I tested it out on many things around my house and couldn't resist making a video.

The Pocket Scion has MIDI out, so you can drive other MIDI capable synths with biofeedback. In this case, I plugged it into my GREAT CONJUNCTION and the two immediately starting talking! The Pocket Scion sends both MIDI note and CC data on up to five channels/CCs and was already configured to randomize the preset voices of GREAT CONJUNCTION. :)

I layered the the sounds from the Pocket Scion and GREAT CONJUNCTION together to create another level of textures.

The web app for Pocket Scion opens up another degree of customization. Can't wait to try that out. Hope they open up the synth engines. They sound really good!

Now I just need to bring some plants to work ..."

Quintessential OB-6 Synthesizer Sound Set [Demo 01]

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2025

Today I introduce my Quintessential OB-6 Synthesizer Sound Set. This audio demo is a selection from my original Sequential/Oberheim OB6 patches. The bank download includes 100 patches can be purchased at https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

The patches come from a variety of influences: Arena Rock, Pop, Trance, Darkwave, Freestyle, Dub, Classic Hits, New Wave, Electro. As well as some funky weird stuff the OB-6 has coaxed from my imagination. Hope you'll enjoy these awe-inspiring sonics coming from the OB-6 as much as I do. Which sounds are your favorite? What sounds did you not care for? Let me know in the comments!

All audio recorded direct to iPhone via Roland GO:MIXER Pro-X. Only on-board synth fx used, no additional effects. Some normalization in post processing."

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Mystery Circuits The Melloman by Mike Walters

The New Melloman by Mike Walters video upload by mysterycircuits

"DIY Mellotron using 14 Walkmans. Custom built for Justin Vernon in 2012-13. This is an updated version of the Melloman I built in 2005."

via this Reverb listing

"WORKING CONDITION: Fair - All keys and cassettes are sounding and operational, except for both "B" Keys. You can hear some light hiss when pressing the keys but no sound. The output volume knob does not adjust, so presently the volume is fixed, but fortunately, it is at high volume. About 4 of the tuning knobs don't change the pitch but the rest are adjustable to varying degrees. When the drum track is turned off, you can still hear it bleed through the output faintly. We can say that it is mostly working and usable for some creative inspiration, but it could probably use some cleaning and perhaps some servicing by a tech.

The pack includes an instruction manual and what appears to be schematics, so it is serviceable. Also includes instructions on how to swap out the Walkmans, so you can keep this thing going for a long time!

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Good - This is a 1-of-1 custom-built "Mellotron Style" keyboard that runs off of 14 Memorex "Walkman" cassette players. The lid is hinged at the back and when closed does not fix to the front by design, so you can access the cassettes conveniently. The keys are a little uneven but that is all part of the charm of this unicorn. All the keys are stable otherwise and so is the rest of the unit.

See and hear the video of this very unit at the end of the photos.

INVENTORY #55795

BRAND: Mike Walters

MODEL: The Melloman

FUNCTION: Mellotron Style Keyboard

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a Mystery Circuits by Mike Walters, The "New" Melloman Mellotron Style Keyboard.

You can swap out cassettes with your own recording samples on them to get that warbly aged Mellotron style sound with any tone. Currently, the cassettes have a Polymoog Vox Humana on one side, and female vocal on the other.

From the Mystery Circuits Website:

"This is the new Melloman, built eight years after its predecessor. It was commissioned by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver, Volcano Choir), and took me a little over a year to complete. Like the original Melloman, this is my DIY design of the classic Mellotron. There are 14 Walkmans inside the Melloman, running tapes of continuous notes. Each tape has two octaves of a looping sound, and those sounds are routed to the output when a key is pressed on the keyboard. The new Melloman is a complete redesign of the original Melloman I built in 2005"- Mike Walters

The website and page for this item is still active for those who want to do more research. Simply search Mystery Circuits and find 'The New Melloman 2013'."

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DSI Poly Evolver soundscape with emotive pads

video upload by MIDERA

"Just pulled this out to see what it can do for me. Sometimes I forget how interesting it can sound, and, maybe more to the point, how good a 4 voice synth can sound.

I’ve just been going back and forth between trading this for a Moog Muse. In the one hand, I haven’t played my Poly Evolver much, on the other hand, if I sell it, the prices are getting crazy and I’d probably never get one again.

Sigh… no idea.

NI Raum for reverb"

Dialing a Phone is Playing a Song

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"'Dialing a phone is playing a song,' says guest host Pete! In this video, we discuss the informational-sonics of the Touch Tone age, as well as strategies for synthesizing these nostalgic sounds with gear you likely have at home!

Timestamps for the various topics covered can be found below:

Intro: 0:00
Tone Dialing Frequencies: 1:05
Tuning Strategy: 2:51
Dial Tone: 3:27
Ringback Tone: 4:09
Busy Tone: 4:46
Handset Speaker: 6:08
Dial-Up Modem: 8:56
Outro: 11:10

Tuning is a big part of the patches covered here, and the frequencies referenced throughtout can all be found in this document: https://condor.depaul.edu/sjost/361/m...

Additionally, as indicated in the overview of the final patch, recommended settings can be found below:

"The Dial-Up Modem"

To begin, press PGM-A and PGM-B together to enter the 0-Coast's Arpeggiator mode.

Next, engage Cycle on Slope and set Rise and Fall fully CCW, with Shape set to Expo. Patch the EOC out to the Tempo input of the 0-Coast's Clock section.

Panel settings
Balance: fully CCW
Contour: Onset is CCW, Sustain is CW, Decay is 9:00 or so. Shape is your choice but Log is a good place to start.
Oscillator pitch is around 10:00
Overtone and Multiply do not matter in this patch— with Balance set fully CCW we will not be hearing their effects.
Dynamics: 3:00

Finally, patch a MIDI controller to the 0-Coast's MIDI input and play some chords— the arpeggiator will cycle through them at audio rate, producing timbres similar to those of the classic Dial-Up Modem sound.

What are some of your favorite sounds from the Touch Tone age? Do you ever use them in your music? Share memories and links in the comments below!

Should you find yourself on Instagram, stop by the Make Noise channel for daily videos from Pete! / makenoisemusic

Thanks for watching and happy patching!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Elka Rhythm Machine Vintage Analog Drum Machine

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Video in the listing previously posted here.

"WORKING CONDITION: Good- All buttons, switches and sliders are intact and working well. All presets change and idnvidual volume controls for each instrument work and sound great. There are two small issues, though--- There is a low-frequency, low-level audio "hum" that is emitted regardless of the slider volume. Then there is a 16th note high frequency "tippy tap" sound that is a constant also, which changes speed in accord with the tempo slider. Almost like a click track going softly in the background. Neither of these sounds are off-putting in tone, and they are largely outdone by the pleasing sound of the drum tones. We suspect a re-capping of the power supply or some other simple service would handle these issues. It would be worth it, because this thing sounds great!"

In Buchla red, white, and blue.

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Roland SH-5

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Additional Nightlife Electronics Listings

"The Roland SH-5 is possibly the most feature rich vintage mono synth ever made by the legendary Japanese company. With 2 LFO's, 2 VCO's, 1 variable state VCF, 1 bandpass filter, 2 Envelopes, 1 VCA, S&H, Ring Mod and a simple but powerful switch matrix for routing modulation this synth is more than capable of making some of the most incredible tones and textures you can imagine!

Made in the late 1970's 'green face' Roland era, when their synths had a certain magic sound that is hard to describe. Fizzling and alive with electricity!

A handful of patch points on the back give you access to all the essential controls via CV so that this can play along nicely with a modern set-up.

This particular SH-5 has just been fully serviced in our Synthesizer Rejuvenation and Wellness Centre and comes with a 90 day warranty of good health. Original lid included."

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Weston Precision Audio - Pro2021 & Fractal Audio VP4

video uploads by Tumeni Knobs

"I recently finished building the Weston Precision Audio Pro2021 from the Synthcube.com kit. It was an amazing experience to build an entire synth from a giant box of parts, and I had a ton of fun. This synth is a clone of the venerable Sequential Pro One from the early 80s and it sounds incredible. It may seem limited but it offers tons of sound design capabilities, and it's certainly a lot of fun to play. Like with most synths, once you add reverb and delay you can't really go wrong.

This is just an informal, not very well prepared noodle on it. The Pro2021 has midi and CV control options on the back panel, and here I'm using my modular rack to drive the clock which drives the arpeggiator rate. The audio outs are going into the modular's mixer, and effects are from the Strymon Starlab and Veno-Echo. This particular patch is highlighting the oscillator sync feature, which I love the sound of. The internal LFO is modulating the pitch of Osc 1 and Osc 2 is set to triangle wave. Sounds big and fat and crisp and clean all at the same time. Cheers!"

Fractal Audio VP4... with a Synthesizer. Is it any good?

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

"Oddly, when researching the VP4, I couldn't find any demos of it being used with a synth, so I bought it anyway to see if it would be a good match. And yes, most emphatically yes, it is! It was immediately apparent they would go well together - and having only played around with the VP4 for a couple of hours, I thought this video might help others decide if it could work for them.

Obviously, the VP4 does so much more than Drive, Chorus, Delay and Reverb, but those are bread-n-butter effects, so I stuck with those for this quick sound demo. I've since messed around with other effects in the VP4, and found all kinds of great sounds.

The synth is a Weston Precision Audio Pro2021 - a clone of the legendary Sequential Pro One. I built this from a DIY kit I bought from SynthCube.com. It's a simple mono-synth, with no built in effects, and it really does sound excellent - and even more so with a little effects (or a lot of effects). It's filter is super resonant and easily gets squelchy, but that enables some of the greatest sounds when you play with the cutoff knob. ;-)

The recording is direct mono out from the synth into the VP4, stereo out from the VP4 to the iRig Pro Duo that's connected to my old iPhone 12. I opened the audio file in Presonus StudioOne to see if it needed some EQ or compression or normalizing, but I decided to leave it completely raw. I made no changes to the audio whatsoever.

So, I am completely sold on the VP4. I have a load of other effects pedals, including the Eventide H90, and this thing is amazing. The quality of the effects and the build are absolutely top notch, and the user interface is so easy to use right out of the box. It's way way way easier to mess with than the H90...

Cheers!"

Moog Multimoog SN 2395

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"Vintage Moog MultiMoog, one of the most expressive monophonic synthesizers from Moog’s classic late-70s era. Produced between 1978 and 1981, the MultiMoog expanded on the Micromoog with features like aftertouch, ribbon control, dual oscillators, sample-and-hold, and a powerful 24 dB/oct Moog ladder filter.

Condition:

Everything is fully functional – all keys, controls, and modulation options work as they should. It has not been recently serviced, so while it plays beautifully right now, at some point in the future it will likely benefit from a standard recap/service to keep it running at its best. Cosmetically very good for its age, with only normal wear. This MultiMoog is a rare find, offering the classic Moog sound with more modulation and performance options than most other Moog monosynths of its time. Perfect for both collectors and players looking for a unique vintage Moog with character and depth."

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Oberheim Teo 5 The Edge of Midnight Vol.1 Preset Bank

video upload by Reginald 'Regg' Smith

"This preset bank includes 48 Presets for all versions of the Oberheim Teo-5

Purchase Link: The Edge of Midnight Vol.1 https://reginald-regg-smith-sounds.se...

Designed by Industry Producer Reginald 'Regg' Smith for the OBERHEIM Teo-5

Being primarily a music producer and songwriter, the focus of these presets were to design presets that sound good in a music production. Most of the presets contains additional modulation via mod wheel, so one preset almost feels like 2.

These presets are to be installed using a Sysex Library Manager (Free)"

Jeremy Lord Bio Activity Translator Bio Electric Sound Synthesiser

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"This was found in a storage unit it is untested but appears in good condition. Very rare and hard to find. Bid knowing that this is untested and may need repairs. Very hard to find get it while you can! Starting the bid at $500 unsure of a good starting point for this. Hopefully that’s not too crazy!"

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Yamaha MU15 Demo Jam - (All sound is MU15, No Talking)

video upload by ChrisLody

"Recently a good friend and YouTuber ‪@clajmo‬ (Clarke Jaxton Motorbike) was nice enough to send me his Yamaha MU15 to play with. This jam is a result of playing around in Yamaha XGWorks to tweak the XG sound banks hidden parameters, then sequencing it all with the Sonicware Smpltrek.

I'll planning a nerdy deep dive on the MU15 because it very impressive for the era and it size. No external effects or even EQ were used on this video. All the sound is directly from the MU15 with only a little limiting used to get it up to sensible YouTube volume levels.

The MU15 is an 'XG' sound module which is an advanced extension of the 'GM' (general midi) standard. It has a huge amount of parameter inside to tweak, like per drum effects send, filter and envelope setting for example, so a lot can be achieved with it.

Btw I'm testing out some images in my jam video thumbnails to try to distinguish them from tutorials, still playing with the style etc at the mo."