Sonicware Liven Evoke – Preset-Demo

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"Tauche ein in die Soundwelten des neuen Liven Evoke von Sonicware! In diesem Video zeigen wir dir eine Auswahl der werkseitigen Presets – von schimmernden Pads über granulare Texturen bis hin zu sphärischen Drones. Begleitet wird das Ganze von einem kleinen Demo-Track, der die Stärken des Synths im cineastischen Kontext zeigt.

Der Evoke ist wie gemacht für Ambient-Produzenten, Klangtüftler und Filmmusiker – und das auch unterwegs, dank Batteriebetrieb und integriertem Lautsprecher. Lass dich inspirieren und hör rein, wie Grain FX, Reverb „Mirage“ und der Sequencer zusammen eine ganz eigene Klangwelt erschaffen. Viel Spaß beim Reinhören! 🎶"

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."

Says (Version)/Nils Frahm - Circuit Tracks Version.

video upload by Guinan

"I was lucky enough to see Nils Frahm on his latest tour and this is my favourite of his compositions. Whilst listening to the track build on his stack of vintage synths and keyboards (notably a Roland Juno for the main arpeggio) it occurred to me (perhaps over-ambitiously) to have an attempt at seeing how this would sound on the Circuit Tracks.

The track may be familiar to some from the 'Ad Astra' movie soundtrack (might be the best thing about the movie?!). • Says - Nils Frahm Scene Part 2 | Ad Astra ... [below]

This time the limit was definitely not the Circuit hardware but more my own musical ability. Without a score, (and discovering that many of the versions online seem to be semi-improvised) I was left with slowing down the track until I could identify individual notes and program them in in step time….add to that the fact that the track has enormous amounts of tape echo which he manipulates in real-time.

I came to the conclusion that at best I could try and create my own ‘version’ inspired by his original. This should be viewed as a reinterpretation and not a strict cover (and I did put a rhythm track on it too). I’ve since found other Youtubers playing versions of these but they mainly go for very simple arpeggios and I was aiming to try and capture some of the complexity of the other ‘layers’ played.

Imagine this composition then as the simplified version Nils might create for his first Café Del Mar set armed only with a Circuit Tracks…..and after someone had removed his ability to play the piano ;)
I hope some of you like it…I loved attempting this electronica classic and hope you enjoy the end result.

Everything you hear is just the Circuit Tracks. No extra synths or effects."

Says - Nils Frahm Scene Part 2 | Ad Astra (1080p)

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Sequential Circuits PROPHET 10 Rev3 Dual Manual 10-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"The rare flagship holy grail of all Sequential Circuits synths!

The mighty dual manual PROPHET 10!

Priced right to sell quickly, the Prophet 10 is literally TWO Prophet 5's in one synth with extra abilities such as layering, bi-timbrallity, alternating notes between upper and lower voices etc.

This rarely seen monster analog synth is by far one of the fattest and nicest vintage synthesizers. The Prophet 10 is simply two glorious Prophet 5 synthesizers stacked together. That gives 10 voices with 20 of Sequential's unique analog VCO oscillators at 2 per voice for a big fat analog dream!

20 oscillators (2 per voice), 10 voices, 2 independent 61 note keyboards and all the great sounds and editing facilities as the Prophet 5! Built in Tuning tones and Auto-Tuning functions help make sure you won't go out of tune. And top notch circuitry and design prevent overheating. Multiple keyboard modes allow for true flexibility for different performance / voicing needs! The Prophet 10 is a truly fat and classic analog instrument.

This synth has been fully serviced, recapped including the tantalum caps, restored and has Wine Country Sequential's MIDI added! Even the front panel nameplate is in perfect condition which is rare on these. The sequencer works as it should too, although I never really used it but I have played around with it. I do not know if the micro-cassette tape drive works, I dont have any tapes and have never tried it.
The synth will be well packed and shipped in a new custom made road case, Local pickup in San Antonio, TX can be arranged. There are no returns or refunds on this item.

Dual Manual: The Prophet-10 has two keyboards, 5-octaves each, allowing for independent performance or layering of sounds.

Bi-timbral Operation: This feature allows the user to play two different sounds (programs) simultaneously, either layered on top of each other or split across the two keyboards.

Two Prophet-5's in One: Essentially, the Prophet-10 was designed as a dual-version of the Prophet-5, offering double the voices and the ability to combine sounds in unique ways.

Voice Allocation: Each manual controls five voices of the ten-voice synthesizer. When using the bi-timbral mode, each program gets its own five voices.

Applications: This allows for creating thick, layered pads, split keyboard performances with bass on one manual and leads on the other, or any combination of sounds from the two synthesizer banks."

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Oberheim Perf/x COMPLETE SET OF 5 Cyclone Navigator Systemizer Strummer Drummer

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Ocean Swift Releases Myth Rhythm - A Deep Versatile NKS Percussion & Avant-garde FX Cell for Kontakt

Playlist:

1. Myth Rhythm - Versatile Percussion & Avant-garde FX Engine | 16 Cells, +4800 Sounds, Deep Synthesis
2. Myth Rhythm - Versatile Percussion & Avant-garde FX Engine | Snapshot Sound Example Demos 01
3. Myth Rhythm - Versatile NKS Percussion & Avant-garde FX Engine | Deep Dive Overview Presentation

Press release follows:


Ocean Swift Releases Myth Rhythm
An Avant-Garde FX & Percussion Powerhouse with 4,800+ Sounds for Free Kontakt Player

Intro offer - 33% off just €40 until August 10 2025:
https://oceanswift.net/product/myth-rhythm/

Myth Rhythm combines deep modulation, powerful effects, and avant-garde sound design in a seamless, NKS2-integrated multi-cell percussion and sound FX instrument.

Myth Rhythm is a versatile cell based instrument featuring 16 individual cells, each capable of holding one of over 4,800 included samples or a user-loaded sample.
Each cell offers extensive editing capabilities, including filters, envelopes, LFOs, dynamics effects, and send levels. Cells can be easily copied, pasted, and customized with key color settings.

Additionally, each cell supports extensive external modulation, utilizing velocity, polyphonic aftertouch, and pitch bend for dynamic performance control.
The instrument's main effects section provides a range of creative and modulation effects, along with various delay and reverb options for send returns.

Myth Rhythm also offers a unique seamless NKS2 experience, even allowing users to effortlessly program and customize their own NKS2 performance mode mappings directly through the interface.

The included sounds library offers a diverse array of avant-garde one-shot sounds, encompassing everything from classic drum sounds and vintage drum machines to spoken word, sound effects, and an eclectic mix of unconventional noises. This collection features a broad spectrum of unique elements, including tings, bleeps, blops, bells, whistles, animal sounds, cars, household items, synth stabs, modular effects, and much more.

Highlights:
Versatile Cell based Instrument - 16 individual cells
Massive One-Shot Library - Open library of over 4,800 sounds
Free Kontakt Player Compatibility
Instantly Playable, Infinitely Tweakable - Quickly play or dive deep
Genre-Defying Sound Design - Hundreds of presets
Deep Editing Power - Designed for creative flow
Seamless revolutionary NKS2 Integration - Streamlined workflow
Unprecedented control with MK3 Keyboards
Polyphonic Aftertouch Support - Subtle nuances and articulations
Perfect for Pad-Based Workflows - Finger drumming fun

The Massive Sound Of The Logan Vocal Synth

video upload by HAINBACH

"The Logan Vocal Synth is the most massive Italian synth I have encountered, both in size and sound. It combines no less than three of Logan's solo keyboards and adds a monophonic synth. I got to play it at Museo del Synth Marchigiano with my friend ‪@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER‬ . If you want to get a taste of its sound, I have made a Decent Sampler instrument of the "A" voice that is available on my Patreon for all members, including the free tier: / hainbach

Music and samples:

Listen to my music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

We Play THIS Song On RARE Italian Synthesizers! - Logan Vocal Synth - Crumar Spirit - Siel Mono

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EMU PROTEUS 2500 w/ Original Box, Manual & CD

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via this eBay listing

Pic of the inside below.

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EP03 : TRACK MODE 🟨 HERMOD+ TUTORIALS

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"In this episode, we’re exploring the TRACK mode of Hermod+. Using some musical examples, we'll explore how to use multiple voice layouts and MIDI tracks, hook up MIDI keyboards, and even do live transposition of whole tracks.

All the shortcuts used in this video are listed here :
🏃‍♀️ https://squarp.net/hermodplus/manual/..."

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro jam

1:41 Part 1 : BASICS
1:48 Selecting a track
2:15 Muting a track (Pattern/Global)
2:40 Accessing the context menu
2:53 Accessing the track configuration menu

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🎹 Universal Audio Anthem – Preset-Demo | VA-Synth mit analogem Sound | keyboards.de

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"In this video, we present a selection of presets from Universal Audio's new Anthem synthesizer – a virtual analog synth that exudes true vintage vibes with its warm, organic sound.
From rich basses to creamy pads to playful arpeggios – here you'll hear what Anthem can do sonically!"

See the announcement post here.

Noisebug - Powered Base Case Test - Experimental Jam

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"Today we’re showcasing the Acoustical Apparati powered 104HP Base case with a ten minute experimental jam. This beautiful new line of powered Eurorack cases are available now at Noisebug. The Powered 104 Base (along with many other size options) is at the intersection of form and function, beauty and affordability. The elevated tabletop base section has a sizable, smooth working surface area. Perfect for including your favorite drum machine, effect pedals, keyboards or, staking additional 104HP cases. Build the tabletop eurorack tower of your dreams with this beautifully affordable new line of Eurorack cases. Unpowered skiffs and larger cases are also available. These cases were commissioned by Noisebug and constructed by Acoustical Apparati. Head to noisebug.net to learn more. Or come into the shop and check them out for yourself."

Acoustical Apparati at Noisebug

Digital Keyboards Original Synergy Digital Additive Synthesizer - Progenitor Digital Synth SN 01166

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"This is the holy grail of early digital additive synths: a true successor to Bell Labs' Alles Machine, built by Crumar and Digital Keyboards between 1982–85. With only ~700–800 units ever made and fewer than ~100 still running today this Synergy Mk. I stands as an ultra-rare, pro-grade instrument crafted for sonic innovators like Wendy Carlos who used it on the TRON soundtrack as well as her albums Digital Moonscapes and Beauty in the Beast.

This unit is fully functional and fully responsive. It harnesses a formidable engine of 32 digital oscillators capable of additive and phase-modulation tones, delivering 8 or 16 voice polyphony. You have 24 internal presets at your disposal, with cartridge expansion support. It’s standout feature is the ability to layer up to four distinct tones simultaneously, creating lush, shimmering textures or aggressive, harmonically rich leads. Sure, editing is minimal on-board, but that means its extremely user-friendly. Dial in a tone and go."

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Dream/Vol a Calgary - Julian "J3PO" Pollack Trio

video upload by Julian "J3PO" Pollack

"This is a live-in-studio video of two original tunes of mine from my latest album Soul & Circuitry (Ropeadope 2025), as a medley: 'Dream' and 'Vol à Calgary' -- we've been playing this live on the road and it's been really fun to explore it every night. The trio features me (Julian Pollack) on keyboards, FX, and sampler, Gianluca Pellerito on drums & SPD-SX, and Riccardo Oliva on bass. This music was recorded live with no overdubs, in one take.

Recorded by Luca Mezzadraat at Hukapan Studios, Milan, Italy.
Filming Director: Alessandro Puncuh / alepuncuh
Cinematography: Stefan Stechel / who.ssteph
A NoAnswer(s)Found production / noanswersfound.studio
Audio mixed by Julian Pollack https://www.instagram.com/iamj3po/?hl=en

About the artist:

Julian 'J3PO' Pollack is a Los Angeles-based keyboardist, producer, and sound designer, renowned for his virtuosic yet soulful blend of jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic music. He has toured and/or recorded with legends including Marcus Miller, Terence Blanchard, Chris Botti, Herbie Hancock, Santana, Talib Kweli, and many others. He has released several acclaimed solo albums, most recently SOUL & CIRCUITRY (Ropeadope, 2025). A former guest on NPR’s Piano Jazz at just 18, Julian is also a sought-after sound designer for top synth companies like Nord, Sequential, Oberheim, and Spectrasonics.

Listen to the new album on your streaming service of choice: https://lnk.to/soulandcircuitry"

Arturia AstroLab Stage Keyboard - All Playing, No Talking

video upload by Kraft Music

"Great bundle deals on the Arturia AstroLab stage keyboard:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ar...

Adam B. from Kraft Music plays the Arturia AstroLab stage keyboard showing a variety of sounds.

Arturia AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard designed to liberate you from the constraints of taking your studio to the stage, providing everything from must-have performance instruments that respond to every keystroke just like the originals do, to iconic keyboards and futuristic synth textures. AstroLab offers both a robust, sleek design and workflow-focused technology that lets you integrate tools, instruments, and custom sounds from your home or studio setup and recreate them effortlessly for live performance.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Arturia AstroLab stage keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new keyboard, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

GENE GX

video upload by LA Priest

"GENE GX is an all analog, polyphonic synthesizer with a class A audio path.

Inspired by the earliest polysynths of the 1970s, it is multi-timbral and completely touch sensitive.

With 7 tuneable keys on each of its 3 touch sensitive keyboards (6 main keys plus one higher octave key on the right and also a silent filter envelope trigger key on the left), Gene GX can be tuned to a huge number of standard and microtonal scales using the two independent tuning, modulation and pitch bend sections, allowing you to articulate the pitch and timbre of each group as you play.

The unique all-analog oscillator design allows four different waveform harmonics to be controlled and modulated, creating shifting waveshapes and frequency ranges.

All of this is topped off with a lovely class A transistor ladder filter."

https://geneiii.myshopify.com/

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CONCERT AT 3IS : Cybrid Poem, pt. One & Two (In Memory of Klaus Schulze) #klausschulze

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"The 3IS center of education to the professions of the sound/image invited me to present concert of cosmic electronic music, in order to make discover with the students this musical style, to work on a live sound multichannel and video event. We discussed the style, evoked Klaus Schulze, Tim Blake, Tangerine Dream lives (from old concerts to new ones, like "Big In Japan", ect ....). I wanted to have something very focused on analog sequencers musical arts.
This video is an 30 mn extract of the show, remodelled for Youtube, the 1st part ...
Captation & live light show/video by 3is team (see all names at end of video) under the supervision of masters Laurent Thibeau and Stephane Defez.
Youtube video editing by Roman Perreton.
Downmix stéréo audio master by Jean-luc Briançon & Roman Perreton.
Kurtz set up :
Master stéréo sequencer SynthR4
Retro One mk2 Minimoog clone with pedal boards.
Akai sampler MPX8 (loops & samples)
Behringer pro 800 polysynth
Mister M mellotron samples
Roland, Studio logic & Emu MIDI keyboards.
Thanks to Julien Riffard & Franck Lebrun (3iS)
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

ARTURIA Introduces the MicroLab mk3 | Universal MIDI Controller

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"Introducing MicroLab mk3, the perfect MIDI controller for producers working in small studios, on the go, or just starting their music production journey. With an ultra-compact form factor, high-quality slim keys and intuitive controls - create anywhere, anytime."

Check with dealers on the right for availaiblity.



_What’s New in MicroLab mk3?

Plug it in and start playing instantly. Launch your favorite sound in Analog Lab, use Chord Mode to create harmonies with a single key, shape your performance with touch strips and connect a sustain pedal for added expressivity - all with seamless USB-C integration.

New design & slim keybed

A sleek look plus the same high quality velocity-sensitive keys used in our acclaimed MiniLab 3.

Sustain pedal input

Bring expressive piano-style sustain to any performance or recording.

Analog Lab Intro and Ableton Live Lite included

An updated software bundle so you can start making music right away.

_Create anywhere, anytime

Designed with mobile and small-space music-making in mind, MicroLab mk3 ensures minimal setup fuss and instant creativity. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro looking to expand your flexibility, MicroLab mk3 delivers a true keybed feel in a compact form factor - all at an unbeatable price.

Real key feel

Compact keyboards often come with compromise - we wanted to change that. With a high-quality slim keybed, MicroLab mk3 delivers a responsive and true playing experience that your music deserves - no compromises, just music.

Introducing Circular – expressive polyphonic sequencer by Native Instruments

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"Introducing Circular – an expressive polyphonic sequencer that transforms simple chords into evolving, cinematic textures. With four fully independent layers and deep modulation control, Circular brings rhythm, movement, and emotion to every note.

Import your own samples, or explore over 100 experimental sound sources, from felted pianos to bowed metals, all designed to move, shift, and unfold in real time."

Playlist:
1. Introducing Circular – expressive polyphonic sequencer | Native Instruments
2. Circular walkthrough – cinematic sequencing | Native Instruments
3. The sounds of Circular | Native Instruments

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 15, 2025 – Native Instruments today released Circular, a mesmerizing polyphonic sequencer that transforms a single note or chord progression into breathtaking rhythmic soundscapes. Announced at Superbooth 25 in Berlin last week, Circular can jump from sketch to score in seconds, drawing out rich and emotive cinematic sequences.

Go full circle

Starting with a single note, Circular utilizes four independent layers, each a canvas for modulation. Control pitch, filter, and effects in real-time, creating motion-rich scores with unparalleled speed and depth. Every sound was designed with polyphonic aftertouch in mind, making for an extremely expressive experience on Kontrol keyboards, and other controllers that support poly AT.

Dive into a vast library of over 160 sound sources, ranging from felted pianos and prepared guitars to hybrid synths and bowed metal. Circular's diverse palette encourages exploration, blending soft and harsh textures, acoustic and synthetic elements, and familiar and strange sounds. Add your own samples to transform them into evolving sequences.

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Lot of 4x Casio RA-1 RAM Packs – NOS – Ultra Rare Casiotone Memory Cards

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"Ultra rare find – Original Casio RA-1 RAM Packs × 4 – New Old Stock – For vintage Casiotone keyboards

This listing is for a set of 4 original Casio RA-1 RAM Packs, designed for use with select Casio Casiotone keyboards equipped with a RAM slot.

These units are NOS (New Old Stock):

Never opened
Never used
Batteries have never been replaced
Still in factory original packaging
As per the original manual, these RAM packs allow you to store tunes from the keyboard’s internal memory by converting them into digital data saved on the cartridge.

🧠 Unlike the more common RA-100, the RA-1 is extremely rare – there is virtually no information available online about this model, which makes them particularly desirable for collectors and Casio enthusiasts.

The user manual only explains how to replace the battery, further confirming these were purely for melody/data storage.

🎹 Originally intended for Casiotone models from the mid to late '80s (exact compatibility unknown – please verify with your instrument)."

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NEW from NOVATION at Superbooth 2025: Launch Control XL MK3 and more

video upload by Hispasonic

"In this video from Superbooth 2025, Chris Calcutt from Novation presents the latest news from the brand. He highlights the launch of the new Launch Control XL MK3, a MIDI controller with 24 encoders, 8 faders and 16 programmable buttons. This new version includes a display that allows easy visualization of what is being controlled, as well as MIDI output for use with external hardware.

Launch Control XL v3 offers advanced integration with DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic and Cubase, allowing script-level control. The ability to save up to 15 different configurations makes it extremely versatile. It can be connected to devices such as Circuit Tracks for full access to deep synth parameters directly from the hardware.

Novation Components software allows full customization of all Launch Control XL controls, including high-resolution (14-bit) configurability and hotkey assignment.
The Launch Control XL v3 is expected to hit stores during the summer of 2025.

Also shown is the Launch Key 37, now available in white, unchanged in features but with new aesthetics. In addition, they present the special Swifty edition of the Bass Station 2, with artwork designed by the artist Swifty, who appears in the video making a work for the booth.

00:00 Introduction
00:16 Launchkey Keyboards in white
00:51 Bass Station II Swifty Edition
01:16 Launch Control XL
04:45 Novation Components with Launch Control XL
06:12 Availability"