Bad Gear - BORING!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

Verdict at 08:09.

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Sequential Prophet REV2.

This modern analog poly was originally released under the DSI moniker in 2017 and it is guaranteed to make your janky home studio seem like a professional working environment - and make it infinitely more boring.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:42 Overview Prophet REV-2
01:22 Interface, Bitimbrality
01:56 Oscillators
02:34 Curtis Filter
03:08 Modulations Matrix
03:23 Envelopes, LFOs
03:37 Clock, Tempo Sync, Arpeggiator, Sequencer
04:21 Unison, Chords, Pan Spread
04:45 FX Section, Outputs
05:02 Polyphony, Expansion Card, Pricing, Thanks
05:26 H*te Screen
05:49 Jam 1 ( Fast Techno )
06:39 Jam 2 ( Epic Synth Music )
07:39 Finale ( Gentrification Dance Music )
08:09 VERDICT"

Ghost Box / EVP spirit radio - HauntBox processed by Siluria

video upload by Gechologic

"You can connect any external device to Siluria via the line input, this might be useful also if the FM broadcast is no longer available in your country.

This is the HauntBox, more info here: https://www.resonancecircuits.com/pro...
Powered by RipCord and connected with CandyCords, you can find them here: https://myvolts.com/
(no affiliation, I just think these are great products from great makers)

The sound was recorded directly in the unit - it is possible to record the resulting mix (exactly as you hear it in the headphones) to the SD card for later use.

Halloween is approaching, get your ghosts ready! :)"



"The HauntBox:
Inspired by the spirit box/ghost radios used for paranormal investigation. The HauntBox from Resonancecircuits contains 10 sound banks of 'real world' evp captures, faux evp, radio broadcasts and atmospherics.

Each soundbank contains between 20-90 samples that are played back in a random order and will continuously loop until the next soundbank is selected.

Soundbanks:
0 - shortwave broadcasts and faux EVP
1 - global fm broadcasts and EVP captures
2 - AM/MW broadcasts and EVP
3 - southern preacher (CB radio)
4 - houdini's seance
5 - whispers
6 - end is near
7 - atmosphere I
8 - atmosphere II
9 - your soul

Controls:
on/off power switch
orange indicator led
scan push button - used to select the next soundbank
sweep control - sample playback rate/speed of transition between samples
frequency control - pitch of samples
output level control
mini jack output
powered by 9v DC input (negative centre polarity 300-900mA).
PSU not included
Closed Case Dimensions: 5.5(H) x 14.5(W) x 9.5(D)cm
Dark oak stained and waxed wood casing with metal corner embellishments.
Custom circuit and design by ResonanceCircuits"

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Akai S1000Kb Digital Stereo Sampling Keyboard

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via this Reverb listing

"Rare Akai S1000 as Keyboard Version! Works perfectly and is ready for immediate use. There are minor signs of use, but technically it is perfect.

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This Episode DIDN'T AGE SO WELL

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. More or less all synth nerds have their own temporal demarcation line between 'awesome old school Roland' and 'corporate grave robbers squeezing the last penny from iconic IPs'.

For me, this turning point might as well be the release of the 1999 JV-1010. This obvious insult to UI design combined classic ROMpler tones of the 90s with a workflow so abysmal it helped pave the way for the DAW revolution - and things only went downhill from there.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:10 Overview Roland JV1010
01:38 Front Panel Controls
02:19 Roland JV2080 Heritage, Expansions
02:49 General Midi
02:59 Synth Architecture, Filter, XMOD
03:19 Software Editor, Midi Control
03:39 Available Software Options
03:58 Multi FX Unit, Multitimbrality
04:28 Patches
05:05 What else? (Connectivity, Pricing,...)
05:24 H*te Screen
05:51 Jam 1 ( Cheesy Techno )
06:43 Jam 2 ( Cheesy Electro )
07:46 Finale ( Cheesy Synthwave )
08:18 VERDICT"

Intuitive Instruments Improves Exquis MPE Controller with Firmware 2.2.0 Update

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Exquis - Ableton Live integration (feat Primo Taut)

video upload by Intuitive Instruments

Press release follows:

Intuitive Instruments improves Exquis MPE controller with firmware 2.2.0 update alongside Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper workflow-merging scripts

SAINT-CYPRIEN, FRANCE: Intuitive Instruments is proud to announce improvements to the award-winning Exquis MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller with major updates coming courtesy of introducing firmware 2.2.0 alongside software scripts to merge its workflow with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) — wholeheartedly representing several simultaneous steps towards the inspirational solutions for music lovers creator’s goal of ultimately making music-making seamless by turning the flagship instrument itself into the ultimate lightweight and compact creative hub — as of September 8…

Exquis enables seamless and natural interaction with all DAW software, MIDI synthesizers, and modular systems by becoming a direct extension of its user’s creativity as an expressive and intuitive MPE controller comprising a hexagonal matrix of 61 backlit soft silicon keys arranged as consecutive notes (semitones) horizontally and harmonious notes (thirds) vertically — from the lowest at the bottom to the highest at the top — that provide independent gestural control over four different dimensions: velocity (strike force), horizontal tilt (X axis — pitch bend), vertical tilt (Y axis — CC#74), and pressure (Z axis — channel pressure or polyphonic aftertouch). Alongside a namesake companion app — itself optionally offering an experience akin to traditional composition software — available on macOS and Windows with support for VST, VST3, and AUv3 audio plug-in formats, Intuitive Instruments’ flagship instrument is intended to provide musicians of all levels with a fun and intuitive way of creating melodies and progressions, fully exploiting sonic potential in the process of doing so — whether working with third-party software over the USB (Type-C) connection, third-party software or hardware synthesizers through the MIDI IN and OUT (minijack) connections, and modular synthesizers via CV (control voltage) with dedicated 0-5V (minijack) connections for GATE (V-Trigger), PITCH (V/Oct), and MOD (pressure or velocity). These top out a lightweight (600g) and compact — 36 mm (H) x 146 mm (W) x 317 mm (D) — desktop design that also incorporates four rotary/push encoders and a six-zone capacitive touch slider, plus a series of selection, undo/redo, and action buttons, providing precise and intuitive control collectively over any user’s sound while enhancing interaction with the app.

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Moog MemoryMoog / Midi / Restored by VS& Co

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"Work done :

- Replacement of all electrolytic/polarized capacitors
- Replacement of all mylar capacitors S/H section
- Replacement of mylar caps of each CEM3340
- Replacement of all CMOS/TTL and OpAmps ICs
- Replacement of all calibration trimmers
- Replacement of all IC sockets and DIP connectors with new ones
- Replacement of CEM 3310 /3360 chips with new ones
- Replacement of MTA connector headers
- New power supply (silent, and no heating)
- Complete calibration
- Restoration of all tactile switches and potentiometers
- New battery & factory patches loaded
- All DIP ribbon connectors will be replaced with new identical ones
- New contact strips for the keybed
- New paired resistors on the voice cards
- Cosmetic clean"

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Erebus Grimm - DAWless Jam (TEO 5, Deluge, Taiga, DFAM, Mother 32, B Drum, Sub H, NYX)

video upload by Oakland Ghosts

"I wanted to create a dark sort of melancholy. A fall season sound.

This one started with a patch I built on the TEO 5, and very strange patch on the Taiga. I stole one of the oscillators from the taiga to build a dual oscillator patch on the Mother 32 and then got weird with percussion on the DFAM and the Bastle Drum.

Jim came in and nailed some atmospheric guitars - no easy task for a song that was all vibe no chord progression- Ram Das samples to keep it moving forward, and a ‪@johnnybakecake‬ mix to lock in the melancholy vibe and bring it all together.

#dawless #dawlessjam #dawlessmusic #atmosphericmusic #ramdas #synthesizer #synthstromdeluge #oberheim #pittsburghmodular #melancholy"

MODCAN AND CYNDUSTRIES MODULAR SYNTH

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"Modcan and Cyndustries four panel Serge/Banana modular synth owned by Rich Costey, used on albums by Muse, Deathcab For Cutie, many others. contains the following modules:

RACK 1
Cynthia (Buchla) Quad Low Pass Gates
Modcan Dual LFO 05A
Cynthia (barton) Anything Module send and return
Cynthia (Schreiber) Sub Mux Deluxe
Modcan Noise/S+H/Ring 07A
Modern Mix/Lag 18A
Modcan Dual Mix 27A
Modcan VC Dual ADSR 47A
Modcan 4VCA 31A
Modcan. Envelope Generator 04A
Modcan. Super Delay 30A
Modcan Envelope Follower 45A
Modcan VCA Panner 21A
Modcan interface bannana to quarter inch

Rack 2
Cynthia (JH) Triple Resonant VCF
Cynthia (Huggett) Twin Wasp Filter
Cynthia (Steiner) Synthacon Filter
Modcan CEM Low Pass 29A
Modcan 904A Lowpass 44A
Modcan VCDO 58A
Modcan Oscillator 01A
Modcan Oscillator 01A
Cynthia (Barton) Zero Oscillator
Cynthia (Barton) Zero Oscillator
Custom interface banana to eighth inch and XLR"

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Bad Gear - JUST SAY NO!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Staying away from Eurorack feels - at least in my case - like trying to stay healthy as a sommelier who likes to go on 72h benders in his spare time.

Today we are going to talk about MiniBrute 2s. This keyboardless successor to the original MiniBrute and hotchpotch of controversially discussed Arturia technology comes with JUST the right amount of non-modular synth facilities to make it interesting to “normal” people while - at the same time - opening the unholy floodgates to Eurorack hell. Just say no!!!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:58 Overview MiniBrute 2 s
01:16 Minibrute 2s vs. MiniBrute 2
01:40 Oscillators
02:32 Filter Section
02:55 Brute Factor
03:09 Is MiniBrute 2s fully analog???
03:17 LFOs, Envelopes
03:35 Sequencer , Aftertouch
04:38 Deep Sequencing Features
05:02 Arpeggiator
05:08 What else ( Form Factor, Connectivity, Pricing, Thanks)
05:54 H*te Screen
06:20 Jam 1 ( Fast Techno )
07:11 Jam 2 ( Crude Synthwave )
08:25 Finale ( Raw Electro )
08:58 VERDICT
10:08 Patreon Shoutout ( Elektron Tonverk )
08:58 Verdict"

Bad Gear - It's RAW!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-h*ted audio tools. THIS - is not the successor to the Octatrack we wanted!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:26 Overview Tonewerk (Rant No. 1)
01:15 End of Rant No. 1 , Engines
01:53 Rant No. 2 , What it can't do...
02:08 Filters, Envelopes, LFOs
02:31 The New FX , Inserts , Sends
03:15 Busses
03:31 Leave a Comment if you can explain Supertracks!!!
03:35 Sequencer , Keyboard , Step Edit Mode , Microtiming
04:29 New Workflow Stuff (Transposition, Transform, Perform)
05:05 Arpeggiator, Chords, Scales
05:24 What else??? (Connectivity, Rant No. 3 , Form Factor, Pricing)
05:48 H*te Screen
06:13 Jam 1 ( Post-Modern Dubstep )
07:16 Jam 2 ( Post-Modern Boom Bap )
08:20 Finale ( Post-Modern Epic Techno )
08:50 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Why did they do this???

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-h*ted audio tools. In a time before Volcas, the Clone Wars and Moog becoming just another specimen in InMusic’s butterfly collection the granddaddy of synth brands brought an instrument to the market that can be considered the blueprint for the music tech landscape to come.

Today we are going to talk about Minitaur. This 2012 analog mono synth and domesticated modern take on the iconic Taurus bass foot pedals of 70s prog rock fame not only comes with the pitch range of a Bob Dylan harmonica solo, it will also keep you glued to your computer screen like their CPU-munching Mariana plugin. Why did they do this?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:03 Overview Mini Taur
01:40 The Taurus Legacy, Oscillators
02:19 The Dealbreaker, Moog Sirin
02:56 Ladder Filter
03:24 LFO, Envelopes
03:50 Minitaur App / Editor Software
04:10 Preset Management
04:23 What else? (Connectivity, Thanks, Pricing)
04:42 H*te Screen
05:11 Jam 1 ( Electronica )
05:59 Jam 2 ( Chill Electronica )
07:04 Finale ( Techno Electronica )
07:34 Verdict"

Koma Elektronik Chromaplane and Strymon NightskyO

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it's a form of mesmerism. I mesmerize myself to reach a deeper state of mind.
(H. Murakami, The Art of Fiction No. 182)"

Bad Gear - The One He FORGOT About

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-h*ted audio tools. Depending on whom you ask, we are either living in the golden age of music technology OR a dystopian hellscape in which true creativity is replaced with unabated consumerism. The answer is of course: YES!!!

Today we are going to talk about Synth and it might be a sign of the times that I completely forgot about receiving it as a long term loan from Polyend around 6 months ago.


Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:47 Overview Polyend Synth
01:39 Synth Engines
02:54 Presets
03:07 Filters
03:17 Synth Architectures, LFOs, Envs, Midi, Mod Matrix
03:48 FX Section
03:56 Multitimbrality, Polyphony, CPU Consumption
04:31 Arpeggiator, Sequencer
04:57 What else? (Build Quality, Connectivity, Pricing,...)
05:19 H*te Screen
05:40 Jam 1 ( Epic Techno )
06:29 Jam 2 ( Whateverwave )
07:31 Finale ( Old School Trance )
07:58 Verdict"

Bad Gear - Too Expensive to feel SO CHEAP

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. The analog tones of Roland’s SH-101 have been a staple in electronic music production since the 80s.

However, those who didn’t buy the dip in the 90s will have to make do with oversized fridge magnets, Uli’s homage to plastic, blasphemous plugins or - in this case - Donner’s brand-new L1 which has no reason to be that expensive while feeling so cheap.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:48 Overview Donner L1
01:29 Oscillator Section
01:59 Filter Section
02:14 Envelopes, Drone, Gate
02:44 LFO, Analog FM
02:59 Sequencer
03:20 Menus, Screen
03:35 Digital Bleed from the Screen
03:56 The Detachable Keyboard and its Limitations
04:07 Connectivity (or lack thereof)
04:17 Midi, Arpeggiator
04:42 What else? (Many weird Flaws,...)
05:12 H*te Screen
05:40 Jam 1 ( Techno )
06:26 Jam 2 ( Elektro )
07:31 Finale ( Techno - All Sounds including Drums )
08:00 Verdict"

Bad Gear - 80s are for NERDS!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. The 80s are oftentimes associated with Hollywood-worthy heroism, impeccable style and epic synth music that aged great - as long as it was played on instruments designed in the 70s.

Today, however, we are going to talk about K4. This digital synth , Kawai’s answer to Roland’s answer to Yamaha’s DX7 and more upscale successor to the K1 demonstrates impressively that the 80s were - first and foremost - VERY, VERY nerdy.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:54 Overview Kawai K4 Synth
01:49 Oscillators, Waves
02:36 Drum Kit
02:47 Synth Architecture, Pitch Envelope, Ring Mod
03:14 Filter Section, Envs, LFOs
03:41 FX Section
03:54 Differences Keyboard vs. Rack Version
04:05 Sound Examples
04:43 Multitimbrality
04:56 Workflow, Pricing, Technical Background
05:25 H*te Screen
05:54 Jam 1 ( Nerd House )
06:47 Jam 2 ( Nerd Elektro )
08:53 Finale ( Nerd Techno )
08:17 Verdict"

HWJ - ALIEN SPOKEN

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: EGNELLAHC ELPMAS ESREVER

P,h%trk & modulation by Zlob Trepanator
Live & sample grains by Multigrain

#granular #electronicmusic #experimental

‪@intellijel‬ ‪@zlobmodular‬"

Bad Gear - WHAT??? I actually have to PLAY IT???

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Elektron sequencers are the prime excuse for aging synth hipsters with weird accents to completely neglect any attempt to get good at playing keyboards.

However, today we are going to talk about the 2013 Analog Keys and although it might be the only keyboard instrument from Elektron’s product portfolio history that doesn’t lead to immediate design-induced retina burn, the keys is NOT the problem here.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:50 Overview AnalogKeys
01:33 Structure, Similarities to AnalogFour
01:59 CV/Gate and Midi Track (for e.g. Eurorack )
02:07 Oscillators, DCOs
03:17 Filter Section
03:33 Envelopes, LFOs
04:00 Oscillator Drift, Resonance Boost, Effects
04:12 Limitations, Challenges
04:25 Sequencer, Song Mode
04:45 Data Structure, Sound Pool
05:29 Multi Map
05:48 EVEN MORE Features, Arpeggiator
06:01 What else? (Workflow, Pricing, Thanks,...)
06:29 H*te Screen
06:53 Jam 1 ( Techno )
07:46 Jam 2 ( Elektro )
08:50 Finale ( Strange Dub Techno )
09:20 Verdict"

Wolvap Metal Distortion processing synthezisers/drum machine

video upload by AVP Synth

"Wolvap Metal Distortion effects pedal is designed using analog circuitry and precision high-quality components. It can produce a wide range of powerful sounds rich in harmonics to achieve distortion with high gain. Features three EQ bands – LOW, MID, HI. The METAL DISTORTION allows you to adjust the sound of your instruments over a wide range of spectrum.

Metal Distortion processing various synthesizers. [Korg Mono/Poly, Yocto Roland TR-808 clone]

Product page: www.avpsynth.com"



Wolvap Metal Distortion
This effects pedal is designed using analog circuitry and precision high-quality components. The METAL DISTORTION can produce a wide range of powerful sounds rich in harmonics to achieve distortion with high gain. It features three powerful EQ bands – LOW, MID, HI. The METAL DISTORTION allows you to adjust the sound of your instruments over an extremely broad spectrum.

Main features:

LOW control - provides up to 15dB of cut and boost in the bass frequency range

MID control - provides up to 15dB of cut and boost in the middle frequency range

HI control - provides up to 10dB of cut and boost in the treble frequency range

Input Impedance - 1 MΩ

Output impedance - 500 Ω

Recommended Load Impedance - 10 kΩ or greater

Power Supply – DC adapter 9V (center negative)

Current draw – 50 mA

Dimensions – 160(W) x110(D) x60(H) mm

Weight – 600 g

DC adapter 9V (not included)

Artificial Dynamics I | Gaston [Nonlinear] Dynamics

video upload by Ryan Gaston

"Artificial Dynamics I

a brief video with minimal editing featuring a self-sustaining network of connections on the Gaston [Nonlinear] Dynamics system. principal agents in the patch include: Compact Impulse Generator; Random State Array; Temporal Drag Processor; and prototype code for T/F-S[h]ift.

filmed july 26, 2025

head to my site for more information about the system and its potential uses:
https://ryangastonmusic.com/hardware"

Bad Gear - At least it's FREE!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Mom, can we have Serum? No, there’s Serum at home! At home…

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:27 Overview VITAL
00:39 VITAL vs. SERUM
01:01 Things it doesn't have, Wavetables
01:43 Wavetable Editor, Text to Wavetable, Noise
02:05 Filters
02:42 Modulators, Midi, MPE
03:27 Mod Matrix, FX Section
03:48 What else? ( CPU Consumption , "Pricing",...)
04:31 H*te Screen
05:04 Jam 1 ( Epic EDM )
06:00 Jam 2 ( Electro )
06:56 Finale ( Drum'n'Bass )
07:29 Verdict
08:42 Patreon Shoutout"