"Passive bandpass filters are an obsession of mine, so it was just a question of time until AudioThing and me would make a plugin of the special subset called octave filters. Octaves is out on now: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/Oc...
My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"
"Hainbach’s Bandpass Filter
Octaves is our latest collaboration with Berlin-based composer and YouTuber Hainbach. It is a filter plugin designed to take apart the audio spectrum in spreads of octaves, allowing for unique and enchanting spectral sound design effects. Octaves gives you a retro-scientific approach to sound that echoes the timeless productions created in the BBC Radiophonic workshop or the WDR Studio für Elektronische Musik by the Avantgarde masters, and modern places like Willem Twee, Strøm, and Hainbach’s own laboratory.
Octaves is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP).
It’s also available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (AUv3 and Standalone).
"I recently made a little 20 second clip showing the "Kalimba of Doom" patch I had setup on my TTSH and resonators. This gathered over 850000 views across platforms, and many questions came in about how I made this. So here is the sound design how to. Check out my Patreon for the sample pack: / hainbach"
00:00 Intro
01:48 History & Inside Look
04:18 Sample instrument
05:08 Function Overview
12:38 Chiptune Break
13:42 What makes it good?
17:15 The Future of TI?
"The RMIF TI-5 "Digital Keyboard", an 8-Voice analog/digital hybrid synth, is little known, even in former Soviet countries. As they did on the ES-2-5 drum machine I covered here before, it seems that the engineers in Riga took a look at what Roland was doing, taking inspiration from the Juno-line. Unlike the famously sturdy Japanese instruments, the TI-5 was built rather haphazardly, with bad clones of western chips managing the voices and processing. That is why only few survived the test of time. Yet despite its shortcomings it sounds utterly charming, managing both deep Moog-basses, vast evolving pads and chiptune leads.
Music & TI-5 Sample Instrument: / hainbach
My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"
You can find additional videos of the RMIF TI-5 including a virtual version in previous posts here.
"The BME Rattlesnake has haunted me for decades: Ever since I discovered its crispy claps on a magazine cover disc, I wanted to play with it IRL. When I got my hands on it, I was not disappointed: the Rattlesnake surprised with me with a heavy sound beyond the samples I knew. I was curious about its history, so I did a deep dive on BME. Check out my Patreon for a big sample pack: / hainbach
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Bad Gear - TE Choir video upload by AudioPilz
Note this video is from two years ago, but I never managed to feature it or these devices on the site until now as they aren't really synths. These come to you curtesy of a supporting member who has them listed on Reverb here.
"Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:09 Overview Bad Gear - TE Choir
01:28 Presentation of the Dolls (feel free to skip)
02:10 Standalone Mode, Control via Bluetooth Midi / OP-1 Field
02:39 How does it work?
03:19 Start/Stop a Song
03:39 Midi Control, Articulation
04:16 Limitations, Bugs, Issues, Latency
04:49 How it ACTUALLY works in practice
05:01 What else??? (Github, Pricing, Thanks)
05:30 Hate
05:54 Jam 1 (Sleepy Anime Music)
06:45 Jam 2 (Classic Bad Gear Jam)
07:07 Finale (Art House)
07:37 Verdict"
And a short one from HAINBACH:
Teenage Engineering Choir Unboxing And Sound
video upload by HAINBACH
Each singer/member has its own vocal tone and is in very good condition and the electronic modules all work.
Holiday Songs
"Shchedryk" (Carol of the Bells) "Deck the Halls" "Sankta Lucia" "O Come, All Ye Faithful" "O Tannenbaum" (O Christmas Tree) "Silent Night" "Prelude" (a short introductory piece) "Auld Lang Syne" (also available in their downloads)
All preloaded songs - more can be played live with BLE MIDI
silent night – franz xaver gruber, joseph mohr, j f young* o tannenbaum – trad., ernst anschütz* o come, all ye faithful – john reading, frederick oakeley* sankta lucia – trad. via teodoro cottrau, sigrid elmblad* deck the halls – charles wood, thomas oliphant shchedryk (carol of the bells) – mykola leontovych auld lang syne – trad. via robert burns love me, and the world is mine – ernest ball, dave reed jr. i never knew – tom pitts, raymond egan, roy marsh sverige – wilhelm stenhammar dear old girl – theodore morse, henry buck gute nacht – robert schumann, friedrich rückert sweet adeline – harry armstrong, richard gerard husch warm-up exercise: signore – trad. in all my dreams, i dream of you – al piantadosi, joe m den blomstertid nu kommer – trad., israel kolmodin i've been working on the railroad – trad. now is the month of maying – thomas morley gaudeamus igitur – trad. warm-up exercise: zing-a-mama – trad. the darktown strutters' ball – shelton brooks an die freude – ludwig van beethoven en sommarafton – adolf fredrik lindblad tourdion – pierre attaingnant, césar geoffray goodbye my coney island baby – les applegate o haupt voll blut und wunden – johann sebastian bach
"ELZ_1 play V2: https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-play
Only a Dozen V2 Launch Edition Units with Special Case Coming in Early December — Secure Yours Now!
For this piece, I used the preset 'Resophonic Gt', a plucked-style sound with a short envelope that gives it a string-like, percussive character, perfect for melodies and short phrases. I worked with the Wavetable engine, switching between several waves: '2 Echos' (my favorite), 'Clavinet', 'AnotherWT', 'Electric Piano', and 'FM+Crush'. For effects, I alternated between 'Grain Particle' and 'Grain Uncertain' to add that beautiful granular texture, and used a 'Plate reverb' as the master effect.
To integrate the ELZ_1 play with my Eurorack setup, I used the Collide 4 module by Joranalogue and Hainbach to match the signal levels to Eurorack standards and to take advantage of its filter and amplifier. I began by recording some 2 Echos notes into the Morphagene by Make Noise, then pitched them down and layered another take on top, letting the module work its magic to further enhance the sound. I also added a few notes from different sequencers and oscillators, blending them into the mix, which was processed through the Typhoon module for additional movement and texture.
Next, I recorded several loops: Clavinet on channel 1, Electric Piano on channel 2, and FM+Crush on channel 3. Each loop has a different length, and I played them in offset so they evolve in an asynchronous, shifting way. While performing, I also reversed playback back and forth, creating variation in both notes and texture so the piece never repeats in the same way.
For the live part, I used AnotherWT and 2 Echos, experimenting with effects and octaves. These layers were recorded into channel 4 of the looper in real time, following the same offset looping approach as earlier in the piece. During recording, I used the Collide 4 to shape and amplify the ELZ_1 play’s signal, adding even more character to the sound, and the Typhoon module to blend everything together in a beautiful, immersive space.
It’s a piece that invites exploration, one could easily spend hours lost in the endless sonic possibilities of the ELZ_1 play and modular synthesis.
"This was a long time in the making - B00GA, my new VST/AU/CLAP instrument with AudioThing is finally here! When I discoverd the HP 8006A, nicknamed "B00GA" in 2019, I was amazed by the precision funk it oozed. Making it a plugin was on my mind since 2020, but only now AudioThing and me found and approach that would make it worth as a virtual instrument. We turned it into a microsound sampler, that sequences tiny sounds and noises within the wonderful HP interface. This opens up new textures and sonic worlds to explore. We hope B00GA brings you joy!"
00:00 Intro Tune
01:33 Dry Rhythms Demo
02:43 Textured Rhythms Demo
04:09 Experimental Demo
06:05 MIDI Keys Demo
07:45 Tutorial
13:02 How To Make Banks
13:59 Hainpack Integration
20:31 Pricing and Platforms
21:29 Why Handles?
"B00GA is a studio and live instrument designed to create experimental rhythms and tonal textures. Inspired by a rare piece of lab equipment, the Hewlett-Packard Word Generator 8006A, it offers an excitingly different way to sequence clicks, pulses, and noise.
Use it to create tight grooves, off-kilter beats, and forever shifting micro-sound patterns. Speed them up into rich drones and tonal structures. It comes with a suite of five vintage-flavored effects that allow for unique radiophonic effects. From brain-dance to the dance floor to advanced sound design, let’s B00GA!"
"When I saw LudoWic for the first time live at Noodlebar in Rotterdam, he already had a beautiful Volkstrautonium with him, from which he brought forth cello-like resonances. Fast forward a few years and I see him exploding across social media playing the full blown Mixturtrautonium. The Trautonium is 1930s German proto-synth by Trautwein and Oscar Sala, recreated by Jürgen Hiller of Trautoniks. It made me so happy to see this 90 year old instrument revitalized for a new audience, so when he came by to play the wonderful Funkhaus in Berlin, I asked LudoWic a few questions.
Check out his music: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/arti..."
"So a few things came to light in regards of the Brüel & Kjaer 7502 Digital Event Recorder that makes it even more awesome. Hence I am making an update live stream."
"I thought I had seen it all in my 'will it music' test equipment journey. Then I stumbled upon the Brüel & Kjaer 7502 Digital Event Recorder and my mind was blown. They accidentally (?) designed a wonderful lofi pitch shifting echo, that allows for extreme effects. It can even be played as a keyboard controlled sampler with a range wide enough to turn everything into digital dust. An absolute gem and worth saving from the trash heap that all these instruments end up sooner or later.
"Kraftwerk, Jean-Michelle Jarre and Daft Punk are among the artists that used the rare Sennheiser VSM201 Vocoder from 1977. It is one of the very best examples of its kind, as its 16 bands allow both for high voice intelligibility and experimental tomfoolery. Yet there is also a history behind it that is still so secret, Sennheiser are still not allowed to talk in detail about it. Thanks to Sennheiser for allowing me access to their archives and the prototype.
Get the Vocoder Decent Sampler Instrument and Music from this video: / hainbach"
"Now available as a double CD with an 8-page booklet & download
Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, concludes it’s exploration of the world of modular synth music.
Since the first volume in the Tone Science series was released in 2018, seventy-two musicians in total have joined in with this celebration of the musical possibilities of modular synthesis. These artists have been from a huge range of backgrounds but have all shared the unifying purpose of showcasing the incredible variety of sonic possibilities these instruments can offer.
Tone Science sub-label, from DiN records, concludes its exploration of the world of modular synth music.
Since the first volume in the Tone Science series was released in 2018, seventy-two musicians in total have joined in with this celebration of the musical possibilities of modular synthesis. These artists have been from a huge range of backgrounds but have all shared the unifying purpose of showcasing the incredible variety of sonic possibilities these instruments can offer.
The intervening seven years have seen the modular synth world expanding at an exponential rate and whilst one wouldn’t go so far as to say these synths are mainstream, they are certainly far more prevalent than in the past. It’s especially gratifying to see so many musicians now either play solo sets with them or to include them in their onstage arsenal.
Thus we come to this, the final instalment in the Tone Science series. Nothing lasts forever and certainly stopping at this nice round number of ten seems like a good way to not only end the series but to release the Final Patch, a real celebration of what has gone before and perhaps to hint at what is possible for the future. A beautifully packaged double CD featuring twenty artists who have appeared on previous iterations of the series, it really is a who’s who of modular synth musicians. The release is accompanied by an eight-page booklet with an essay by Neil Mason and some final words from the guiding force behind the whole project, Ian Boddy, label boss at DiN. And as Boddy so succinctly puts it in his liner notes, “for me, despite the technological nature of the equipment, the emotional quality of the music is the single most important factor”. The Final Patch certainly delivers on that ethos.
"This is one of the most unreal reverbs I have ever heard, and it can be used like a real life plugin: The Tank in Rangely, Colorado. Discovered in the 1970s and previously only available to people in the know, it was converted into a venue and recording studio in 2015. I was invited by The Tank Center for Sonic Arts to try out its fantastic resonances. But instead of traveling there, I could sit in my studio and access it comfortable via an AUX from Ableton, and record a full album. In this video I show you the process and what you have to keep in mind if you want to play with the Tank.
"I have been very interested in the work of German inventor and engineer Harald Bode. His essays and instruments were hugely influential on Robert Moog, Don Buchla and many others, and laid the ground work to the synthesizers of today. Sadly, most of his more experimental designs don't survive. But some of his more conventional instruments do, like his adaption of the proto-synth Clavioline he made for Jörgensen, the Tuttivox (with involvement/Patents to Rene Seybold). When one crossed my way, I could not resist. But when it arrived, I was in for a bad surprise."
00:00 Unboxing
01:00 Fixing The Tuttivox
05:53 History Of The Tuttivox
08:52 Functions
11:14 Making Music
14:21 Closing Thoughts
"This week We were lucky enough to spend the whole week at @museodelsynthmarchigiano1717 with @Hainbach and we got to visit the amazing bontempi factory."
Abandoned Factory Find - Does This High-End Mic Still Work?
"This summer, @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER went to Italy and were kindly allowed to explore the old Bontempi Musical Instrument Factory in Potenca Picena. A massive building and once an important part of the industrial infrastructure of the area, it has been decaying for two decades now and is home to swarms of pigeons. Most of the inventory is sold off, but we still found exiting remnants of the glory days in the rubble. Check out Sam’s video for a full tour, and stay tuned to what I found, as well as bit of history later."
"Join Anthony Marinelli as he visits Hainbach in his legendary Berlin studio for a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Surrounded by vintage synths, precision filter banks, tape machines, and Hainbach’s signature sonic oddities, the two artists step into uncharted territory to create an improvised ambient electronic piece. Watch Anthony step outside his usual musical environment and dive headfirst into Hainbach’s world of beautifully unstable textures, subtle modulations, and analog magic—all while having an unforgettable time exploring sound together."
"I was doubtful whether sensors would be fun tools to create music with - beta-testing the Koma Elektronik Field Kit sensors taught me otherwise. They are ideal creative tools in that they make you think differently and far out of the box. Perfect for breaking writer's block or pure musical enjoyment."
Press release for the new Sensei module follows:
"Berlin-based synth makers KOMA Elektronik introduce Sensei, a new Eurorack module designed to connect your modular system with the world around you. Whether it's light, movement, heat, or touch, Sensei lets you patch your environment. "Originally based on the Sensor Interface from the KOMA Field Kit, Sensei is a standalone Eurorack module built for artists, experimental musicians, and installation creators who want to go „beyond the knob“. Two sensor inputs (one for continuous signals, one for triggers and switches) allow for expressive, non-traditional control over CV and gate signals. From subtle environmental fluctuations like heat or wind to pulsing club energy fired by strobe lights, Sensei makes your surroundings part of the music.
Users can choose from KOMA's established lineup of Field Kit Sensors currently available:
- Light - Temperature - Sound - Touch - Movement (Accelerometer) - A Micro Sequencer with three modes - Softpotentiometer - Ball Switch - Button / Jack Input or plug in their own Arduino / DIY sensors with standard three-pin connectors. And even without sensors, Sensei offers creative functionality: it doubles as a re-triggerable saw/triangle envelope, voltage processor with gain and offset, or a simple CV source. Key features:
2 sensor channels: one continuous, one switch/gate style Built-in analog processing (offset & gain) Re-triggerable envelope mode (saw & inverse saw, gate & inverse gate) Works with KOMA and standard 3-pin sensors Perfect for installations, generative patches & sound experiments
With Sensei, modular becomes tactile, responsive, and alive. Your modular just grew a few more senses! KOMA is currently running an introductory sale on their Sensors that you should grab if you are interested! Product page and more info: https://koma-elektronik.com/new/product/sensei MSRP: €169,- Available now through KOMA Elektronik and selected dealers."
"When I visited Hainbach at his amazing studio in Berlin, and he introduced me to a whole new world of sound—rare Italian synths that completely reset my thinking. The Farfisa Polychrome is hands down the best string machine I’ve ever heard, with rich choir and synth textures and a built-in phaser that sounds like no other effect I’ve used. The Webo Welson (late 70's) is a rockin’ beast with ripping oscillators, tearing portamento, and beautifully saturated presets that just ooze character. And then there’s the Realton Variophon Gig—a breath-controlled synth that lets you shape the timbre with your mouth. It’s expressive, has rich variable noisy modulation goodness, and is unlike any vocoder or synth I’ve ever played.
Hainbach really opened my ears to a sound palette I didn’t even know existed. He’s a very generous to hang with, and I left his studio totally inspired to create new music. You will too."
Octaves is our latest collaboration with Berlin-based composer and YouTuber Hainbach. It is a filter plugin designed to take apart the audio spectrum in spreads of octaves, allowing for unique and enchanting spectral sound design effects. Octaves gives you a retro-scientific approach to sound that echoes the timeless productions created in the BBC Radiophonic workshop or the WDR Studio für Elektronische Musik by the Avantgarde masters, and modern places like Willem Twee, Strøm, and Hainbach’s own laboratory.
