LYRA-8, Swarmatron, JEN SX-1000, Strega, and Grendel Drone Commander Emulators by Diego Capoccitti

video uploads by Diego Capoccitti

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Playlist:

1. OktaDie, plugins and iOS app inspired by LYRA-8 ....Coming soon! #synth #sounddesign

"Eight touch-sensitive voices, a cross-modulation matrix, a dual modulated delay and an overdrive — no keyboard, no scale, no quantization anywhere.
It drifts on its own and never makes the same sound twice.

The plugin will be available on Mac, Windows and iPad.
VST3 / AU / AAX / AUv3, instrument and FX.

Coming Soon on! https://www.diegocapoccitti.it"

2. SwarmaDie 2 — Swarmatron (Unofficial) Emulator Plugin | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

SwarmaDie 2 is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Swarmatron analog synthesizer, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows. The Swarmatron is iconic for its hypnotic, swarming sound — multiple oscillators slightly detuned against each other, creating that signature ethereal drone. Made famous by artists like Jonny Greenwood, it's a rare and expensive hardware piece. SwarmaDie 2 brings that unique character straight into your DAW at an affordable price. MUSIC: "Hollow Light — Piano & Swarmatron (SwarmaDie 2 Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)

3. SwarmaDie 2 iOS — Raw Screen & Audio Capture on iPad (Swarm Synth Jam)

4. JenDie — The JEN SX-1000 Reborn on iPad | Analog Synth Plugin Test

JenDie is an analog synthesizer inspired by the legendary JEN SX-1000 — the iconic Italian mono synth of the late '70s — faithfully recreated with its warm, gritty and unmistakable vintage character.

In this video you can see JenDie running on iPad, tested in standalone (also AUv3 plugin available!), showing how easy it is to bring that classic analog tone into a modern mobile setup. Plug in, play, and enjoy pure vintage synth vibes — anywhere.

🎛️ ABOUT THE PLUGIN
JenDie captures the soul of the JEN SX-1000: rich oscillators, a characterful filter and that raw, organic analog warmth that made the original a cult classic. Perfect for basslines, leads, retro sequences and anyone chasing that authentic vintage synth sound.

5. AlchemDie — Make Noise Strega (Unofficial) Emulator | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

AlchemDie is an unofficial emulator of the "alchemical" Make Noise Strega, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.

Inspired by the mysterious and esoteric hardware designed by Make Noise in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini, AlchemDie is more than a synthesizer: it’s a laboratory for sonic experimentation. It transforms a simple digital oscillator into an unpredictable, evolving sound machine by routing its output through a feedback delay experiment that blurs the line between synthesis, processing, and noise.

From haunting drones to screeching feedback and organic textures, AlchemDie brings that unique "strega" soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.

MUSIC: "Nigredo (AlchemDie Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)

⚙️ KEY FEATURES:

Tonic Oscillator: Includes a sub-harmonic generator and continuous waveform morphing.
Vactrol-style Activation: VCA with asymmetric slew response for organic, acoustic-like behavior.
Time/Filter Loop: BBD-style delay emulation with dynamic lowpass and feedback.
Agitation Function: Generator with continuous trapezoid modulation to stir the sound.
Gesture Pads: Six momentary pads for multi-parameter macro control and performance.
External Substance: Input for processing external audio through the alchemical engine.
Character Section: Analog-style tape companding and stereo width controls.

6. DroneDie — Grendel Drone Commander Classic (Unofficial) Emulator | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

DroneDie is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Grendel Drone Commander Classic, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.

The Grendel Drone Commander Classic is a cult hardware drone synthesizer, beloved in experimental, industrial, and noise music for its raw, abrasive, hypnotic character — a machine that turns simple oscillators into visceral sonic textures. Rare, quirky, and deeply expressive, it occupies a unique niche that no conventional synth can fill.

DroneDie brings that savage analog soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.

MUSIC: "Axiom (DroneDie Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)


⚙️ KEY FEATURES:

Inspired by the original hardware's raw oscillator behavior and gritty drone character
Simple, intuitive interface optimized for modern DAWs

7. DroneDie for iOS: Unedited RAW Live Demo & Jam in iPad (AUv3)

You can find them at https://www.diegocapoccitti.it

The Crow Hill Company Announces POCKET STRINGS Plug-in for Free

The Best Strings Plugin Money CAN'T Buy??? video upload by CROW HILL

Press release follows:

The Crow Hill Company announces availability of popular POCKET STRINGS plug-in for free, bringing broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone

EDINBURGH, UK: around a year after its initial launch, not long after the Edinburgh-based enterprise effectively rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce that it has made its popular POCKET STRINGS — styled as a never-tried-before strings plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone by combining live cinematic orchestral recordings of some of the best musicians working in the UK with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — available for free with no strings attached (but pun intended), as of August 6…

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Korg Kronos 3 vs Korg Prologue - real analogue vs virtual analogue

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

"In this Korg Kronos 3 comparison and patching video, I put the incredible AL-1 synthesis engine to the test by programming it as a virtual analogue synth and comparing it directly with my Korg Prologue analogue synthesizer. Can the Korg Kronos 3 really capture the warmth, character, and punch of a true analogue synth, or does the Korg Prologue still have the edge? Join me as I explore oscillators, filters, envelopes, and detailed sound design techniques to find out.

This video is perfect for anyone interested in the Korg Kronos 3, Korg Prologue, AL-1, Korg Nautilus, virtual analogue synthesis, analogue synth programming, synthesizer reviews, synth comparisons, sound design synth tutorials, keyboard workstations, music production, and synthesis. Whether you're deciding between a workstation and a dedicated analogue synth, or simply want to learn how to make a digital synth sound convincingly analogue, this comparison is packed with practical demonstrations and programming tips.

If you enjoy synth reviews, synth demos, Korg Kronos 3 content, AL-1 tutorials, sound design, and in-depth comparisons of modern synthesizers, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this video. Your support helps the channel grow and helps more synthesizer enthusiasts discover detailed, honest, and educational content."

Introducing AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2

video uploads by AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional

Playlist:

1. AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 - Iconic Synthesizer Virtual Instruments for MPC and Desktop

"Three Titans of Analog Synthesis, Modernized. https://inmusic.to/5xrs3f24 Discover the sounds of three essential synths in one modern synthesis environment. From cinematic pads and evolving textures to massive basses and eccentric leads, Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 brings three of the most interesting and expressive polysynths ever made to your MPC or DAW-based workflow.

Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol 2 features Fabric Vintage Andromeda, Fabric Vintage CS, and Fabric Vintage Matrix in one unified virtual instrument collection. Each instrument has been reimagined through the AIR Advanced Multi-Sample Synthesis Fabric Engine for how you make music today.

This innovative Fabric engine allows these virtual instruments to retain their unique identity while working seamlessly across MPC hardware and desktop DAWs.

Fabric Vintage Synths Vol. 2 is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

2. Fabric Vintage Matrix - Walkthrough

"A defining, genre-spanning era of analog synthesis encapsulated in one 12-voice polysynth. Fabric Vintage Matrix honors the iconic 1980s subtractive synthesizer’s design, bringing its depth and flexibility into your current workflow.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow powered by the AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage Matrix makes it easy to experiment with unique, developing textures and sounds without slowing down your creative process. Like its hardware form, this synth is perfect for rock and electronic music, film scoring, ambient production, and advanced sound design.

Chapters
Features introduction :14
Front Panel Macros 2:08
Edit Page 3:31
Effects Page: 7:09
Arpeggiator: 9:22
Factory Presets 10:23

Fabric Vintage Matrix is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs."

3. Fabric Vintage Andromeda - Walkthrough

Powerful, immersive, and ready for revival. A 16-voice multitimbral giant known for its sheer depth, the original Alesis Andromeda A6 brought together a fully analog signal path with innovative digital functionality. Fabric Vintage Andromeda takes this timeless polysynth’s monstrous sonic range and puts it right at your fingertips.

With an intuitive interface and a streamlined workflow, Fabric Vintage Andromeda makes it easy to shape polished, powerful sounds quickly, whether you're sketching ideas or refining a final mix. Combining classic analog depth with modern electronic, ambient, and cinematic production, this tool is great for musicians and producers seeking dramatic, bold, attention-grabbing tones.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

4. Fabric Vintage CS - Walkthrough

Not a replica, or a replicant, but an homage to a synth that starred in one of the most iconic sci-fi film soundtracks of all time. Fabric Vintage CS brings the warmth, nuance, and deeply expressive character of this legendary late ‘70s and early ‘80s polysynth to your setup today.

Powered by the flexible AIR Fabric engine, Fabric Vintage CS brings vintage polysynth character into a modern environment with enhanced polyphony, integrated effects, and performance-focused controls, giving you immediate access to deeply expressive sound without a complex setup. From timeless analog textures to modern ambient, electronic, and cinematic production, Fabric Vintage CS gives you a whole new sound palette to explore.

Chapters
Features introduction :29
Front Panel Macros 1:54
Edit Page 3:05
Effects Page: 7:34
Arpeggiator: 9:48
Factory Presets 10:47

Fabric Vintage Andromeda is available for MPC Standalone, MPC Desktop, and all major DAWs.

5. AIR Fabric Vintage Matrix for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
6. AIR Fabric Vintage Andromeda for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument
7. AIR Fabric Vintage CS for MPC | Vintage Synthesizer Virtual Instrument

Symphonia de Noctis – Epic Electronic & Cinematic Music I Synthesizer Live Performance

video upload by Matzumi

"Symphonia de Noctis – Epic Cinematic Electronic Music | Studio Session

Every shadow holds a voice, and every silence carries a storm waiting to break.

'Symphonia de Noctis' is a musical tale of transformation. It begins in the deep, uncharted territory of the night — surrounded by atmospheric electronic drones, distant vocal pads, and a feeling of quiet mystery. But as the dark deepens, something awakens.

Slowly, layer by layer, the darkness gives way to light. The track erupts into a sweeping, symphonic climax where driving rhythms, acoustic guitars, and shimmering mandolins take flight. It’s a journey from isolation to triumph, bridging the gap between modern electronic soundscapes and raw, organic power.

🎵 INSIDE THE STUDIO:
In this studio session, watch how "Symphonia de Noctis" was brought to life — combining deep synth synthesis with live acoustic instrumentation to create a vast, cinematic experience.

Created for lovers of Epic Music, Hybrid Cinematic Soundtracks and Modern Electronic Fusion."

➽ Official Website: https://www.matzumimusic.com/

EMW VPoly 6X: Pads, Strings, and Analog Sounds in a Brazilian VA Synth Module

video upload by Marcus Padrini

"The EMW VPoly-6X from @emwsynthesizers is a Brazilian polyphonic VA synthesizer, in module format, inspired by the classic Korg Polysix.

I had the opportunity to follow part of the development, test different prototypes, and contribute some ideas to the project. In this video, I show in detail how the VPoly works, its construction, its voice modes, effects, timbre editing, and, most importantly, how it sounds.

The VPoly 6X has six voices of polyphony, an oscillator with sub-oscillator, a multimode filter, envelopes, LFO, different polyphonic and monophonic modes, and an effects processor with chorus, ensemble, phaser, delay, and Bloom.

I also show the Spread, an independent feature that distributes the voices in the stereo field and adds small variations in pitch, creating broad and immersive sounds.

In this review you will see:

00:00 Introduction
01:03 What is the VPoly 6X?
01:51 Connections and Panel
02:52 Demo 1 - Valiente (Synth Keys)
03:20 Demo 2 - Deep in Mind (Pad)
04:03 Demo 3 - Soft Pad
04:47 Demo 4 - HPF Pad
05:38 Demo 5 - Bright Warm (Pad)
06:36 Demo 6 - Uni Bass
06:53 Demo 7 - Odyssey (Lead)
07:31 Demo 8 - 3OSC Lead
08:07 Demo 9 - Seasons Brass
08:38 Demo 10 - Synth Clav
08:58 Demo 11 - Saw Keys
09:44 Website with presets
10:22 Creating and editing sounds
13:55 Favorite Presets Function
15:08 Shameless plug! Synth Course
15:57 Voice Modes
19:11 Effects Processor
22:48 Spread is Life!

26:10 VPoly is Musical
27:50 Limitations
29:03 Conclusion
30:47 Acknowledgements

The unit shown in the video was still a prototype. Therefore, some details may be different in the final version sold by EMW.

Learn about my subtractive synthesis course: https://www.udemy.com/course/sintetiz..."

Also see New EMW VPOLY-6X | Hands-On Demo & Sound Showcase

Iván's Fotonovela: The Madrid Hit That Conquered Europe | Full Reimagination

video upload by Nostalgic Explorer

"Iván – Fotonovela Full Stems RAW and With FX are available on my Patreon: / nostalgicexplorer

This time I'm heading to Madrid. Fotonovela came out in 1984 and did something strange — it barely cracked the Top 20 at home in Spain, then went Top 5 across Europe. A Spanish record the rest of the continent adopted first.

Everybody files it under Italo disco. There's a good reason for that, and it's not the one most people assume — I get into it in the video.

There's also a bigger story here about what was happening in Spain in the 80s, and why a singer from Madrid ended up making one of the best synth-pop records of the era. That one you'll have to watch for.

For this reimagination I'm using the Moog Voyager for the bassline, the Roland Juno-60 for the accordion, organ and bell parts, the Oberheim DMX for drums, and a Mellotron VST for the strings — all arranged and mixed in Logic Pro.

For this reimagination I'm using the Moog Voyager for the bassline, the Roland Juno-60 for the accordion, organ and bell parts, the Oberheim DMX for drums, and a Mellotron VST for the strings — all arranged and mixed in Logic Pro."

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Atmosphera for Korg Prologue 16/8 (new presets)

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/atm...

Atmosphera for Korg Prologue - This is a new sound bank for Korg Prologue 16/8 synthesizers.Immerse yourself in the true atmosphere of pure analog sound with this library.

Inspired by Blade Runner, Boards Of Canada and my own life expirience, which I conveyed into these sounds

Here you will find deep textured Pads, mesmerizing Synth sounds with a Retro spirit, low punchy Basslines, Chords, atmospheric modulated Effects, Plucks inspired by DX, Cinematic sounds and other Ambient-inspired patches. The sound of the wind, rain and sea, the sound of the sun warming the earth and life on earth - this is approximately how this library can be characterized.

The soundset contains 50 Korg Prologue presets & patches

Made by Igor Leus aka NatLife.

Note: I used the approach of a dry signal and a signal processed by the Dark Sun pedal approach to give you an idea of ​​what's in the library and how it might sound processed."

Moog Messenge: 64 Retro Leads. No Talk Sound Demo. Live Jam

video upload by Anton Anru

"'Vintage Solo' is a collection of 64 Lead Patches for Moog Messenger.
The bank of presets includes different colors of lead timbres: soft and punchy, dark and bright, clean and noisy/detuned/lo-fi.
🧬 All sounds are very dynamic: they have Velocity, ModWheel, and Aftertouch assignments.
And, of course, you should play with Envelopes, Oscillators and Filter Parameters to get the best experience of the presets.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/mess...

🧿 The soundset is universal, these leads are suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Synth-Pop, Retrowave, Electronica, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Electro, Ambient, and others.

Performed by Pavel Mikaelyan.

💡 Make sure you are using the latest firmware version.
I added drums and pads to the demos to place
the patches in a musical context.
They are not included in the soundset.

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Supercritical Redshift 6 | Cinematic performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer jam performed with the Redshift 6 at the centre. Percussion added afterward in the box.

Fair warning: both Supercritical and MAS Distribution sent along their respective gear (the Redshift 6, and the Solarfaze/Polyphrase, respectively) for free. Take that as you will. Neither of them explicitly asked me to make a video with the gear, although I'm sure that was the point, right? But in both cases, the gear they sent along was a joy to play, which is why they're here.

I ended up really enjoying the Redshift 6. It's ostensibly analog where it counts—6 DCOs and VCFs—but it's also really clean and precise sounding, giving it a digital sheen. That's somewhat less my thing. However, it has a few things to really give it personality: multi-timbrality, up to a different timbre for each of the six voices; a Character parameter which vastly can change the sound of a voice, its filter and mixing and more; a great built-in effects suite (can only run one at a time); three pairs of stereo outputs to run your timbres separately (as here); easy-to-setup macro knobs for live performing using multiple timbres, all from one page; and a built-in sequencer for getting basic ideas onto the table without outside help. In many respects, it feels like an iteration on some of the ideas from the Elektron Analog Four, another synth I really love, only with enough voices to create a pad, arp, and drone at the same time.

Here, I run one timbre, a constant note, into the Vongon Solarfaze, which adds chorus and then drive/saturation. The second timbre, a single-note sequence, runs to the Vongon Polyphrase, adding delay. Both of these pedals impressed me way more than I had expected; there is something extremely performable about the Polyphrase that makes me want to get it on the table again straight away. And then for the third timbre, the pad, I run it direct out from the Redshift 6, using the synth's built-in reverb. I'm pretty picky on reverb these days and I think it sounds awesome.

With the macro knob opening all filters at once (to varying degrees), this live performance got huge. I had originally intended it to be only the synth, but once I heard the final performance, and how much it reminded me of a soundtrack cue, I knew I had to add orchestral percussion. I built the percussion out of modified samples from the Reason Studios loop library.

Altogether, it created an extremely cinematic performance and I'm very happy with the musical results. I was having such a good time with it that I'm excited to get back to the studio today and explore a little more. Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Inside the 3rd Wave Sequencer | Patching In

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Did you know there is a full pattern sequencer built into every 3rd Wave synth? 💡

Episode 2 of Patching In is all about the pattern sequencer built into every 3rd Wave synth. It follows a pattern-based, MPC-style approach, and it is a quick way to catch an idea before it gets away: record parts and patterns in real time, capture your knob moves as parameter automation right alongside the notes, string those patterns into a full song, all without ever leaving the instrument. You also have quantize that can be applied or undone, and also swing on each part and pattern.

As always, Bob walks you through it all in the full video, and the companion article goes deeper, with step-by-step recipes for recording patterns, automating parameters, and arranging a song on the 3rd Wave: https://groovesynthesis.com/2026/07/2...

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Sounds
00:49 - What is the sequencer on the 3rd Wave synth?
01:31 - What are multi-part sequences?
02:08 - How to record parts in the sequencer
03:22 - Sequencer controls & parameter recording
04:17 - How to find out more"

Analogue Solutions DJMC 2000? - CUSTOM DIY CASE

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via this Reverb listing

"Analogue Solutions DJMC — Rare Dual Joystick MIDI Controller (Discontinued / Cult UK Gear)

WITH ORIGINAL DOCS- YOU'RE GONNA NEED THOSEAnalogue Solutions DJMC — Rare Dual Joystick MIDI Controller (Discontinued / Cult UK Gear)

WITH ORIGINAL DOCS- YOU'RE GONNA NEED THOSE

iNSTALLED IN CUSTOM DIY CASE , midi IN, OUT AND THRU

A genuine piece of underground electronic music history: the DJMC by Analogue Solutions, one of the UK's most respected true-analog synth builders. Long before "expressive control" was a marketing buzzword, Analogue Solutions built this twin-joystick MIDI controller with crossfader for performers who wanted real, tactile, two-axis-at-once control over their sound — no touchpads, no menus, just raw hands-on movement.

This thing was never mass produced. Analogue Solutions has since shifted entirely toward their acclaimed eurorack and analog synth lineup (Colossus, Leipzig, Telemark, Nyborg, and more), and the DJMC has completely vanished from their current catalog — it doesn't show up anywhere on their site today. they almost never surface secondhand. If you've been hunting for one of these, you already know how rare a find this is.

Perfect for:

Collectors of obscure UK analog gear
Live performers wanting expressive dual-axis control (filter/resonance, X/Y FX, pitch/mod)
Modular heads running MIDI-to-CV for joystick-driven patching
VJs/lighting rigs that read standard MIDI CC
A genuine, hard-to-find piece from a small builder with a serious cult following in the analog synth world — grab it while it's here, because another one might not turn up for a long time

iNSTALLED IN CUSTOM DIY CASE , midi IN, OUT AND THRU

A genuine piece of underground electronic music history: the DJMC by Analogue Solutions, one of the UK's most respected true-analog synth builders. Long before "expressive control" was a marketing buzzword, Analogue Solutions built this twin-joystick MIDI controller with crossfader for performers who wanted real, tactile, two-axis-at-once control over their sound — no touchpads, no menus, just raw hands-on movement.

This thing was never mass produced. Analogue Solutions has since shifted entirely toward their acclaimed eurorack and analog synth lineup (Colossus, Leipzig, Telemark, Nyborg, and more), and the DJMC has completely vanished from their current catalog — it doesn't show up anywhere on their site today. they almost never surface secondhand. If you've been hunting for one of these, you already know how rare a find this is.

Perfect for:

Collectors of obscure UK analog gear
Live performers wanting expressive dual-axis control (filter/resonance, X/Y FX, pitch/mod)
Modular heads running MIDI-to-CV for joystick-driven patching
VJs/lighting rigs that read standard MIDI CC
A genuine, hard-to-find piece from a small builder with a serious cult following in the analog synth world — grab it while it's here, because another one might not turn up for a long time"

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You Can Program This Reverb Like a Synth: A Deep Dive into Liminal Space 2, Haunted Digital Reverb

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Liminal Space 2, the haunted digital reverb synthesizer, is here! I'm taking a deep dive into my latest retro-reverb innovations. Liminal Space 2 is a reverb plugin with deep programmability, wavetable LFO modulators (What!?), and extreme possibilities. AND... There's a FREE version! Woot! Grab your longest delay line, download Liminal Space 2, and get ready for a SHIMMER-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!

Liminal Space 2 is a Windows CLAP/VST3 plugin (Mac to come) built on a Householder matrix feedback delay network derived from Airwindows' kCosmos, with 2,000+ selectable algorithms from tiny ambiences to infinite tails. Nearly every component has its own dedicated wavetable LFO — so you can program a reverb the way you'd program a synth.

What you'll learn:
How a Householder matrix feedback delay network actually works
Why wavetable LFOs make a reverb programmable like a synthesizer
What the new Diffusion Matrix does — and why modulatable diffusion matters
How True Shimmer differs from pitch-shift shimmer
Recreating Lexicon 224 "mode enhancement" delay modulation from scratch
Using Derez, Random Frame, and stepped LFOs for haunted digital textures

─── GET LIMINAL SPACE 2 ───

👻 Liminal Space 2 — FULL version just $10 (Windows CLAP/VST3): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/liminal-...
👻 Play along with Liminal Space Demo — FREE version: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/liminal-...

─── MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ───

🎛️ Airwindows (Chris Johnson) — the kCosmos DSP: https://www.airwindows.com/
🎛️ Valhalla DSP (Sean Costello): https://valhalladsp.com/
🎛️ Soundhack (Tom Erbe): http://www.soundhack.com/"

You can find wavetables and additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 17 : Basic MIDI connections

video upload by OXI Instruments

"Learn the fundamentals of MIDI connectivity with the OXI ONE sequencer! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we cover how to connect and control multiple instruments — from setting MIDI channels on a Novation Peak, to daisy-chaining gear with MIDI THRU (Vermona Perfourmer), to syncing a drum machine like the Tonverk.

You'll learn:
- How MIDI channels work (16 per port, up to 96 with an OXI Split)
- How to wire up a basic MIDI chain
- The difference between full sequencing and simple sync (start/stop + tempo)
- When to use an OXI Split instead of long MIDI chains
Whether you're just starting out with hardware sequencing or building a bigger studio setup, this video will help you get your gear talking to each other."

00:00 Introduction
00:51 Connecting a synth via MIDI
02:33 Adding multiple instruments via MIDI
06:11 Syncing a drum machine
08:34 Final notes

ako - Basic Microwaving (4 track tape version) - recording w MT-50, MMT-8, CZ-1000, PSS-480, TR505

video upload by ako

"Here's a video of the recording of the B-side for my new single (links to all formats below). It was recorded on a Yamaha MT-50 four track tape recorder with a Casio CZ-1000 (bass, this is honestly the weirdest synth I own and I think this the only track I’ve released with it on bc it’s just so weird), Yamaha PSS-480 (lead, despite masquerading as toy this thing packs some serious heat) Yamaha DX21 (chord layer) and Roland TR505 (drums – this gets some stick from TR purists, but it has some really usable sounds and the sequencer is super nice). The track was sequenced with the frankly legendary Alesis MMT-8 (the only hardware MIDI sequencer I’ve ever enjoyed using). Synchronisation between tape and MIDI was achieved using a Yamaha YMC10 MIDI clock to tape-synch converter. Dub style delays used on the lead came from a RocLab DD3000 (pretty obscure unit, sounds nice if you tweak it just right); Reverb came from a Behringer DR600 (solid reverb pedal, even more solid price at ~£25) and chorus for the bass via a Boss CH-1 Super Chorus - my favourite chorus, to me it just sounds how chorus should sound (this one is a vintage ‘made in Japan’ model, so fully analogue compared to later digital CH-1 models, and just sounds super warm). It was mixed on MT-50 but also with a Peavey Unity Series 2000-16 (for submixes and sends etc.), this mixer has a flavour all of it’s own, certainly not high fidelity, but kinda gritty and warm… The track is out now for stream and download (links below), hope you folks dig the track 🙂"



Also on Spotify.

Two classic 1980's #synthesizer recreations for less than $30? And Eurorack compatible. How...?

video upload by voltryx

"A Juno-6 and DX7?"

"In this video I take a look at the AMY board: a tiny, affordable ($29) Arduino-based DIY synth module built around the open-source AMY synth library. It packs USB, an SD card slot, digital and analog audio, MIDI, and CV I/O into a board small enough to fit straight into a Eurorack case.

I go over what the board actually is and what's in the box, then jump into a MicroPython REPL to show how the AMY library's synth, voice, oscillator model works, patching up a simple sine voice, triggering notes, and using the built-in PCM/sample engine and tag-based sequencer to create a basic drum pattern. From there I install it in my Eurorack rack, run through the signal chain (MIDI in from the Hermod+, CV/audio out, self-modulation via CV), and share some closing thoughts on where it's strong, where it's limited compared to something like the Disting NT, and what I want to try next (serum-style bass patches with compression/distortion).

If you've got one of these boards — or you're thinking about picking one up — let me know what you're building with it in the comments.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & preview
0:31 What is the AMY board?
1:43 Using AMY standalone (MIDI / SysEx / REPL)
2:01 MicroPython REPL walkthrough — synths, voices, oscillators
3:01 PCM sample oscillator & built-in sequencer (drum pattern)
4:22 AMY in the Eurorack rack — signal chain & modulation
6:04 Final thoughts — value, limitations, what's next
7:01 Outro"

Please steal this FM synthesizer UI idea (ESP32-P4 DIY FM synth)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"I built a simple 4 operator FM synthesizer using Elecrow's 10.1 ESP32-P4 smart screen ( https://tidd.ly/4yIlbuX ). Nothing groundbreaking, but I want to show you an UI idea I had, and if you're convinced, please start using it in your FM synths.

00:00 hi, what's this?
01:03 ESP32-P4 panel features
02.47 How to install ESP-IDF 5.4.4 in Visual Studio Code
04:29 A problem with common FM synthesizers
06:13 Reminder: FM principles
06:43 My UI idea
08:22 Sound demo
09:10 Conclusion

Thanks, www.elecrow.com

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ESP32-S3 Synth project - Sound Demo

video upload by Bad Dog Designs

"This clip shows some of the range of sounds the synth produces. The Architecture is natively stereo, so put your headphones on!

I've added patch recall and storage via SD card, and got the arpeggiator running, so some of the sounds in the clip are just the arpeggiator, and I then adjust gate length / release / frequency etc.

Got a couple of little bugs to work on, but I'm pretty pleased with how it's progressed to date! Hope you enjoy the sounds :)"

Sequencing 4 VCOs with Pam's | Small Eurorack Cases, Big Possibilities

video upload by djr brunstein

"Patch Memory #6 — Breakdown of a compact modular patch showing how to generate rich textures using looped random voltages from Pamela's New Workout.

4x Thonk Synth VCOs
3 VCOs set up as a pseudo-chord through reverb
1 VCO running lead line duty
All filtered through the Vostok Instruments Atlas
All main sequencing & modulation generated directly inside Pam's

Instagram: / djrbrunstein
Website: https://djrbrunstein.com"

UDO DMNO: Classic Oberheim SEM-Style Patches — Full Patch Bank Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Chasing vintage Oberheim tone on a modern synth — this time I've built a whole patch bank around it.

In my original UDO Domino demo I showed how it's so much more than a modern take on the Oberheim 2-Voice SEM: multiple mod sources running simultaneously, deep filter routing options, and full digital waveforms on top. But because it looks like a SEM, I couldn't resist trying to make it sound like one too.

In this demo I play through a patch bank of SEM and Oberheim-style patches — feeding Domino 1 into Domino 2, alternating and detuning the two voices to fake that 2-Voice-to-8-Voice spread, using voice variation and drift for size, splitting the keyboard, and (just to push it) running the envelope and LFO on the filter at the same time. I stripped most patches back to only what an original SEM could actually do, chasing that thick, thunderous, vintage TVS-style tone — the kind of sound you'd expect from something like a Sequential Pro-TVS or an Oberheim Eight Voice — on modern, affordable gear.

The result: Bank A2–H2, 64 patches, all built to capture that classic Oberheim character without ever pretending to be a clone.

🎹 Get the patch bank:
→ https://starskycarr.com
→ Patreon: / starskycarr
If you own a UDO Domino, this bank is available now — grab it and drop it straight in."