Make Noise Shared System | Atonal Drone

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Make Noise Modular Synth Sample Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Inside the pack:
498 DPO Bass Loops
81 0-Coast Bass Loops
36 XPO Bass Loops
100 Spectraphon Bass Loops
4 Bongo Loops
137 FX Loops
45 Acid Multi 303 Loops

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Melbourne Instruments - Delia. All sound, no talking. 50 FREE Custom Patches. Download link included

video upload by How To Synth

"Such an amazing synthesizer, with a deep mod matrix. I’m in love.
I made 50 custom patches for you all for FREEEEEE.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1rS..."

Moog Muse | Bitimbrality &

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we explore the bi-timbrality of Muse.

We first look at the bi-timbral nature of Muse and how voices are allocated to each of Muse’s two timbres. We then take a look at the Voice Control module of Muse, and how you can use SPLIT to restrict Timbre A to the left side of the keyboard while Timbre B is restricted to the right side. We also look at how you can change the keyboard split point, swap timbre settings, and explore how you can restrict voice counts per-timbre. Finally, we look at STACK and how timbres can be layered on top of each other for deeper sound design possibilities."

Muse | Spatial Binaural Spread

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we look at some of Muse's spatial and binaural features.

We begin by looking at the Pan Spread control, which by default spreads alternating voices in the left/right stereo field at increasing width. With this we can take a mono synth sound and create something much more enveloping. Next we look at spatial (sometimes called ‘binaural’) modulation with the LFO PHASE SPREAD setting in the VCA more menu. With this setting enabled and an LFO set to per-voice (instead of global) as Pan Spread is increased the LFO will be inverted in the right channel. When used to control a parameter like the volume, this turns a simple tremolo effect into something similar to a rotating Leslie speaker cabinet. Finally, we look at random Pan Spread voice placement."

TMP-3-04 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

video upload by Memetune Studio

Additional episodes

00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:25 Switched On 80s
13:08 Synthesiser Club
15:58 Little Black Boxes
20:05 Commercial Break
23:45 Patching Today
35:08 Video Lab
40:29 Outro

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Episode four of the third series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them in his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode

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In THIS episode:

SWITCHED ON 80s - A detailed presentation on the Oberheim Xpander hybrid polysynth from 1984

SYNTHESISER CLUB - The Emu Strut - featuring the Emulator 2, the Drumulator, the Proteus/2 and the mighty Emu Modular 2000

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at the highly underrated Yamaha TX16W and its companion reverb unit, the REV7

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune-related goodies, including the Memetune Annual 2024, the range of Memetune merchandise and Benge's FORMS series of single-synth albums

PATCHING TODAY - on the incredible ARP 2500, which I bought exactly 20 years ago this month

VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take a closer look at the Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer, which is the central hub of the Video Lab, and provides many more ways of getting that genuinely vintage look to the Memetune video productions, in particular using its memory recall system which allows you to program complex time-based actions

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LINKS:

Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com

Memetune Studio Instagram: @memetunestudio

Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com

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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2025"

FM Synth Showdown: Kasser Synths DAFM Genesis YM2612 vs Twisted Electrons MegaFM mk2 – Tone Test

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"🎛️ Time of the Sines | In this deep-dive FM synth comparison, we explore the core tone and sonic character of two standout FM synthesizers: the Kasser Synths DAFM Genesis (featuring the legendary YM2612 chip) and the powerful Twisted Electrons MegaFM mk2. Whether you're into retro game audio, FM sound design, or modern synth tones, this video is a must-watch!

🔊 We'll compare sound design flexibility, core tone differences, and real-world applications in music production. From basses to leads and everything in between, discover how these FM synths stack up against each other in a tone-focused showdown.

🎹 If you’re searching for the best FM synth for your setup or are obsessed with sound design synth workflows, this video delivers the clarity you need to make the right choice.

✅ Perfect for fans of the Kasser Synths DAFM Genesis, Twisted Electrons MegaFM, or anyone diving into FM synthesis with a creative twist. Hit subscribe for more viral synth content and FM deep-dives!"

Native Instruments Introduces Free Massive X Player

video upload by Native Instruments

"See how producer ‪@Datsunn‬ uses the free Massive X Player synth to build a track from scratch in just nine minutes. Hear the included sounds and how they can be transformed with the Morpher and Animator."

Press release follows:


Massive X Player offers producers a powerful, no-cost path to next-gen synthesis and face-melting sounds

Berlin, July 29, 2025 – Native Instruments has rolled out Massive X Player, a powerful and free version of the Massive X that makes it easy to build genre-defining sounds, fast. Explore growling basses, shimmering leads, and floating pads, with a premium library of presets for quick inspiration. There’s no steep learning curve, and no cost – just playful sound design.

Massive X Player takes the complexity out of modulation, offering a fun new experience for diving into synthesis. The new Morpher XY pad animates synth patches in realtime, and is available as a free update for all Massive X owners.Plus, it comes with the Bass Music Essentials Expansion for free.

Key Features
Morpher: Blend parameters in real time with this central visual control. Drag to transform textures and twist sonic shapes— expressive, fluid, and powerful.

Animator: Add evolving motion and rhythmic modulation with no need for manual automation.

Randomize Button: Get unexpected results and steer the outcome using eight expressive macros.

For creators craving deeper sound sculpting, the full version of Massive X unlocksadvanced routing, custom oscillators, and complete modulation flexibility.

Get it with Komplete
StartMassive X Player is now part of Komplete Start, Native Instruments' free collectionof premium instruments and effects. Get a wide array of premium synths, keys,drums, guitars, choirs, and instruments from across the world, ready to inspireproductions in any style.


Learn more
Get all the details at www.native-instruments.com

Pricing and availability
Massive X Player is now available via Komplete Start.
The Bass Music Essentials Expansion is now available via Komplete Start.
Massive X owners can get the free update now.

‘Who Are You’ – Tim Pierce & Anthony Marinelli Break Down Pete Townshend’s Guitar Effects

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"When The Who’s 'Who Are You' hit the airwaves, it stopped Tim Pierce in his tracks. That synth-driven guitar sound—bold, aggressive, and totally different—had a huge impact on him as a young musician. In this video, we dive deep into that exact sound.
Tim and I break down how Pete Townshend used a synth and guitar together to create one of the most iconic intros in rock history. I recreate the patch on my original ARP 2600, and Tim brings his firepower to the guitar as we perform the track, analyze the tone, and talk about why this sound was such a game-changer.
This is more than a breakdown—it’s a tribute to a moment that marked how synthesizers would change the sound of rock music."

Website - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_...
IMDb - http://www.imdb.me/anthonymarinelli

Sinewave Feedback FM | Make Noise Shared System

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Make Noise Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

Inside the pack:

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How to Make the Korg Volca FM Sound More Analog!

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"How to Make the Korg Volca FM Sound More Analog:
Quick tips on how to make a digital FM synth, such as the Korg Volca FM, have a more analog sound. Learn about the differences between digital Vs. analog synths and how to steer your synth in that direction to improve your sound design. This video explores some simple tweaks to get a richer, warmer sound with:

1. Pitch Instability - Add detuning with LFO, add chorus

2. Harmonics - First increase decay on mod envelope knob to remove envelope snappiness. Put in mono or unison mode. Next Lower ratios of operators (FrEC). Ratio of 0 is bassier, a 1:1 ratio is more saw-wave like, and 1:2 is more square-wave like. Adjust velocity and algorithm to taste.

3. Warmth with feedback - Add noise/distortion by increasing feedback between levels of 5 to 7. Adjust algorithm and velocity accordingly.

Final step (Optional): Add more pitch instability by slightly increasing operator fine control (FrEF)

0:00 Intro
0:18 Digital Vs. Analog
0:58 3 Main Concepts
1:13 Pitch Instability
1:26 Harmonics
2:07 Warmth
2:45 Jam/Experiment
3:13 More Instability (Optional)"

SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 Drones - Drone 1 - 'Ever Changing, Never Changing'

video upload by j bowman ALL PROCEEDS TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE

"Experience the haunting beauty of the SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 in “Drone 1 – Ever Changing, Never Changing”, a deeply immersive binaural ambient drone synth piece crafted to elevate your meditation, mindfulness, and sonic exploration. This video is part of a binaural drone synth album created using the legendary SOMA Lyra 8, a powerful and expressive analog synthesizer known for its organic textures and unpredictable character.

Whether you're a fan of ambient drone music, a Lyra 8 owner, or someone exploring binaural soundscapes for meditation, relaxation, or deep listening, this track is designed to transport you. The layered drone evolves subtly—ever changing, yet never changing—making it perfect for background focus, introspective moments, or sleep.

🎧 Use headphones to experience the full depth of the binaural audio.

🔍 Keywords: SOMA, Lyra 8, binaural, drone, ambient synth, meditation music, mindfulness, experimental album, ambient drone, viral music, deep listening, synth meditation, sound healing.

💬 Let us know how this SOMA Lyra 8 drone resonates with your journey. Full album available on bandcamp:"

Sonicware Liven Evoke Full Tutorial - Cinematic Ambient Synthesizer

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to support the channel you can grab a 'Pay What You Want' album from my Bandcamp.
https://chrislody.bandcamp.com

Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and videos like this.

I've been a bit busy recently (I often say that, but more so than usual!) so this video has been a long time coming, sorry about that :)

For more information on the Liven Evoke please use these links:
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke
Online manuals
https://sonicware.jp/pages/online_man...

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Synth Setup Tips #5 // How to perform breaks, drops and transitions ft. Electric Sea's DAWless set

video upload by loopop

"Thanks to Electric Sea for putting in the time and effort to make this video!

Follow her work here:

► / _electric_sea ► Streaming: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ele...

Get all the ideas, tips and insights from this video and all my others in my ever-expanding book of electronic music ideas, tips and tricks here:

► Patreon: / loopop"

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Background
1:55 Composing
3:35 Digitakt
4:50 Electribe MX
5:25 Mod and FX
6:00 Minitaur
6:50 MicroKORG
7:50 Drumbrute
9:00 Mixing
9:55 Song seq
10:30 Breaks
11:50 Perf walkthru
14:20 Vocals
14:40 Live looping
16:00 Song transitions
18:10 Extreme BPM chg
19:40 Sample design
21:05 Track walkthru
24:00 Final tip!
24:30 Outro

Donner L1 Sounds

video upload by Maffez Synthmods

"Just a couple of first impressions of this SH101-like mono synth. I think it's got that sound going, and I like the form factor as well! Please don't ask how this compares to x or y - all I can say, I immediately like it :) Tweaks and mods coming along soon!"

Oberheim OB-Xa 8 Voice Synthesizer SN 823705

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via this Reverb listing

SN 823705 was previously listed back in 2014. Pics of the inside below.

"I completely overhauled this machine with the voice card kits from synth chaser, plus the main capacitors and the key bushings. I was really happy with how the calibration turned out. And the keybed is level and clack-free now! All-in-all, in excellent playing shape and should work great for years to come. But it is of course still a vintage machine, so it is what it is! Hear it at the youtube below [previously posted here]. The first melody is from the tuned filter resonance!

Voice tune process sometimes requires a second pass when the unit is warming up, but it has always tuned up since the recap after an autotune or two."

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ICONIC Conversation with Jeff Blenkinsopp of The Analog Lab

video upload by Iconic Instruments

"This is a conversation with synthesizer genius, Jeff Blenkinsopp, from The Analog Lab (www.theanaloglab.com)."

CONTROl with co-founder Daren Ho makes an appearance at the end.

The video above comes in via an article on Jeff Blenkinsopp recently written up on Hell Gate. You can also find in on The Analog Lab's blog on their website here. Jeff is the man behind The Analog Lab which provides various resources for synth repair. The site is well worth a look.

From the intro to the article on Hell Gate, written by Adwait Patil:

Below: "Jeff Blenkinsopp after repairing the Beatles' VOX Continental organ, last used at their 1966 Shea Stadium show (The Analog Lab)"

"Jeff Blenkinsopp toured with Pink Floyd and Vengelis, repaired instruments for the Smiths and the Beastie Boys, but his greatest legacy might be his willingness to share his craft.

As one of New York's most meticulous and beloved vintage gear technicians, Jeff Blenkinsopp's legend precedes him. A North England native, he began repairing synthesizers in the late 1960s, worked his way into London’s disco scene as a live stage technician, and later took his talents on world tours with English rock giants Sweet and Pink Floyd, and Greek composer Vangelis. In 1978, he moved to New York, quickly gaining the trust and fixing synthesizers for bands like the Beastie Boys and the Smiths, and carved out a home for the nerds whose vintage gear obsessions were about to peak at the turn of the millennium with his workshop Expert Audio Repair Services, or EARS. At EARS, he devised hands-on methods to pass on his knowledge to some of the city’s most beloved musicians, all of whom came to learn from the guy who became Pink Floyd's synth technician at the age of 21.

Blenkinsopp’s career first took off in 1974, when he was working in London as an instrument repairman for General Electro Music. There he was introduced to Pink Floyd, who were looking for a technician, and met the criteria to join the band's French tour: he knew how to take care of a Hammond, and he had a passport. Blenkinsopp had never toured with a band, and now was in charge of setting up Richard Wright and Floyd's organs and synthesizers on a nightly basis. From then, he became a constant fixture for British bands who toured with a hefty load of keyboards, and that’s what initially brought him to New York City in 1978, touring with British glam rockers Sweet. A tour that changed his life."

Novation SUMMIT // A 2025 Synth from 2019... and beyond!!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Sonically we're in control iykyk :) .... Coming out of Leftfield - was the market ready for the Novation SUMMIT and PEAK FPGA oscillators back in 2018? Did we really understand what they were? .. digital .. yes, but not as we knew it, not old school tech type of digital.

Get my SUMMIT and Peak Patches here:
Vintage Classics https://www.starskycarr.com/patches/p...
Oberheim https://www.starskycarr.com/patches/p...

Clocking at 24MHz these were something new. Bringing out a hybrid when everyone was going analog crazy was a brave move, but one that's still paying dividends.

Building on ideas from vintage classics, it seems to have come from the future... well ahead of it's time - it's always been a 2025 synth but was originally released in 2019.

AND - it's packed full of features...

In this I look at some of the more overlooked features, and the flexibility.In my previous demos i've showed how it can emulate the functions of loads of classic synths, so in this i take it a little further. Looking at binaural mode, complex modulation, 3 distortions, dual filter modes and wavetables.

... and a big thanks to ‪@AlexBallMusic‬ for his cameo :)"

Introducing Behringer BM-12 RING MODULATOR

video upload by Behringer

"Adam walks us through the BM-12 RING MODULATOR, a revival of a classic 2000s-era pedal known for its wild, unworldly tones. With extensive I/O, detailed controls, and a vibrant preamp that stays active even when bypassed, BM-12 offers powerful sound-shaping versatility—essentially two pedals in one. Perfect for adventurous musicians seeking bold, experimental textures." Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to BM-12
00:59 Ring Modulation
01:32 Paranoid-ish
02:22 The joy of Ring Modulation
03:00 Demo time
03:47 Controls
05:33 LFO demo
06:09 IO

The Behringer BM-12 RING MODULATOR is a vintage fully analog unit that delivers rich and otherworldly textures in a compact, pedalboard friendly format. From shimmering harmonic shifts to wild metallic clangs, BM-12 opens a portal to untamed soundscapes.

Deep Control, Endless Possibilities
At the heart of BM-12 is a versatile carrier oscillator with a sweeping frequency range that can dial in everything from slow-motion tremolo to piercing robotic tones. An onboard LFO lets you animate the effect in subtle or extreme ways, with independent controls for Rate and Amount. The Mix knob gives you precise control over how much of the modulated signal blends in with your dry tone, while the Drive control let you adjust gain to fit perfectly in a mix.

From Studio Experiments to Live Chaos
Whether you’re a guitarist looking to add eerie textures to ambient passages, a synth player pushing into experimental territory, or a producer craving unpredictable modulation in the studio, BM-12 delivers. Use it to make bell-like arpeggios shimmer or turn simple riffs into alien transmissions. With CV I/O on the rear panel, it’s also ready to patch into your modular or semi-modular setup for even deeper exploration.

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PMS Performance Music Systems SYNTAR

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via this Reverb listing

Don't miss the demo in the listing, previously posted here.

"This is the very rare 1980 Performance Music Systems (PMS) SYNTAR. The SYNTAR licensed the Electronic Music Systems EML designs made famous in the ElectroComp EML 101 and arranged them as a two oscillator synth with a multimode filter, Sample/Track & Hold, LFO, two EGs: ADSR and AD. All of the pots are sealed Type-J and some of them use the unique center 0 style for mixing in LFO or ENV. The oscillator wave forms are selected using a pot rather than a switch, which allows for a full range of shapes and you can go through low pass, bypass and highpass modes in the same linear fashion.

Sonically the SYNTAR is its own beast though most similar to the EML ElectroComp 101 and capable of growly moog style bass and leads with colorful resonant filter sweeps to very subtle pure tones thanks to how wave forms are variably dialed. The two printed pages are excerpts keyboard magazine's analog synthesizers features some details and pictures of the SYNTAR being shown at NAMM.

The left hand controls feature 9 wood blocks that control pots to allow for:

pitch up, pitch down
pitch modulation
sustain
filter up, filter down
filter modulation
amplitude modulation
nose. [sic]

Portamento control can be set to be directional and has a linear or exponential glide.

The power was rebuilt and includes a few modifications for CV and GATE out so that the SYNTAR could be used to drive modular analogue synthesizer. The Pratt-Reed keyboard has new bushings.

The original ATA flight case and a one off custom vinyl gig bag are included as well as a 50' and a 25' cable and stack of original patch sheets. The cable handles power, audio, external audio in, CV and gate so that you only plug in the 10 pin milspec cable to the SYNTAR.

The flightcase foam is collapsing, but fortunately the velvet covering is intact over it. The flight case is solid. This synth is now 45 years old with components from the mid 1970s. The original type-J sealed pots are all working, but are scratchy."

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When modules grow limbs: ADDAC's Servo

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Checking out Servo, a unique new module from ADDAC Systems. It can turn knobs or trim pots on a modular, synth, pedal, mixer, or anything else that’s small and cylindrical and that lacks a cv input. Perfect for when your hands are busy doing other things, or for when you want slow LFO-style modulation, or for when you want super precise stepped adjustments.

More info and manual:
https://www.addacsystem.com/en/produc...

Latest Electrum Modular album:
https://smallchanges1.bandcamp.com/al..."

"At ADDAC we always admired the geniality of Neil Young’s Whizzer, way ahead of it’s time, a great example how great ingenuity and engineering can come together to make something great. Inspired by it’s motor controlled method we created a 4HP solution to control any knob that doesn’t have a CV input, while also possible to use for other gear as well (within certain distance constraints).

We use a Servo motor which is a specific type of motor that can be digitally controlled to go to a precise angle. This motor is controlled by a microcontroller that also receives an incoming CV voltage from 0 to +5v and lineary converts this voltage range to the 270 degree Servo motor range.

Using a spring wire and metal couplers the motor shaft is then attached to the target knob to be controlled which will turn as the Servo turns.
Two other knobs [MAXIMUM ANGLE] & [MINIMUM ANGLE] further allow to control the “sweet spot” of the target knob, setting a smaller Servo range.

Raising the [MIN ANGLE] knob above the [MAX ANGLE] knob inverts the Servo range.

We can't stress enough how important it is to read the whole User's Guide thoroughly for this one!

Note: All specifications and features are subject to change without previous notice."

Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact

video upload by j bowman

"🎵 Welcome to Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact! 🎛️ In this sound design experiment, we dive deep into the world of FM synthesis using the powerful OPL Studio, exploring retro sounds inspired by classic OPL3 chips. Whether you're a fan of chip music, vintage FM synths, or curious about pushing the limits of sound design, this video is your perfect starting point.

Get ready for rich, textured tones and quirky sonic explorations as we showcase the raw potential of OPL Studio. This first contact session covers live tweaking, patch creation, and modulation — perfect for anyone diving into retro synth workflows or looking for viral FM synthesis content.

If you're into chiptune, retro game soundtracks, or nostalgic hardware-driven music, you'll feel right at home. Watch now and get inspired to experiment with your own OPL3-based synths and plugins!"



via Cheerful Electronics

OPL Studio is the ultimate OPL2 / OPL3 synthesizer! It gives you almost limitless control over what you can do with the OPL3 synthesizer chip.

Features of OPL Studio

OPL Studio has a long list of features. To name a bunch of them:

Integrated patch editor to edit predefined instruments and create your own
Load and save instrument banks from popular formats such as *.BNK, *.SB, *.O3, ect.

Patch linking to layer up to 4 instrument patches for even more complex sounds
Polyphonic sequence editor to create up to 32 drum and 32 melody sequences
Quad sequencer to live play up to four sequences

Composer module that lets you create complete songs from your sequences
Midi channel mixer

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