Everyone wants a little power, am-I-right? Well that's exactly what we've created - easy USB power in your modular rack to power MIDI keyboards, USB lights, small fans and other things that are a hassle to easily power otherwise.
Powered - 6hp (30mm)
I know we all love cables, but enough is enough! Most of the little accessories modular systems need are USB powered, and now there is a way to cut the cabling that goes beyond your rack. Install this slim module in your rack and you can power those pesky USB things such as: MIDI controllers, USB LED lighting for night plays and small USB fans. Put in one at either end of a big system to keep the power handy. There are a few things to keep in mind. Keep the power draw down to about 1000mA total - although the module can provide it, it might not be too kind to your rack power supply (You would be surprised how much power those cheap LED light draw - trust us, we looked!). Not designed or engineered to charge a phone - they make LOTS OF NOISE on the bus!
Just like every Swizzle Circuits module, it comes fully assembled, tested and ready to go. Just take it out of the package and plug it in.
Power Plant USB Module features:
- includes modular power cable. Uses the 12v DC Eurorack supply - no 5V DC needed.
- Fits right in your modular rack to give quick USB power anywhere.
- RED LED power indicator shines through the face to let you know it's ready.
- Both twin USB jacks are back-lit GREEN to help in the dark.
- Provides (2)-twin USB jack plugs for a total of (4).
- Can provide up to 1000mA of 5VDC power - see notes above-.
"Live piano improvisation over synth riffs driven by my in-development iOS MIDI control app (no name yet). The app sends MIDI to my computer to play arpeggiators and tweak sound parameters in real time (filters, tone, mix, FX) using on-screen faders, knobs, XY pads, mini keyboards, and pitch bend.
Session routing (Kontakt):
• CH1: Noire Piano — played from Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3
• CH2: Two synths — driven by the app’s Bass Arpeggiator (riff inspired by Vangelis’ Blade Runner theme)
• CH3: Lead synth — performed from the app’s mini keyboard
• CH4: Minimal electronic drums — driven by a second arpeggiator
Why this app? Many keyboards I use on stage have few (or zero) surface controls—sometimes not even pitch bend—so I built a mobile controller to unlock hands-on control: shape filters, automate movements, morph textures, balance layers, and keep playing fluidly. If this helps me, I know it can help other players too.
This video is a 6-minute+ live jam to show the workflow: arpeggiators keeping motion underneath while I improvise on piano and ride parameters on Page 2 of my scene (faders/knobs/XY). The app is still in development and I plan to release it as soon as possible.
If you’re into MIDI control, live keys, or sound design, tell me what you’d like this app to do next—your feedback will shape the release.
Additional Keywords: iOS MIDI app, mobile MIDI controller, live arpeggiator, synth arps, Kontakt Noire, Native Instruments, Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3, phone MIDI, DAW performance, synth filters, XY pad, faders and knobs, pitch bend on mobile, live improvisation, Blade Runner inspired, Vangelis, sound design workflow"
"With Theo off on hols this week Christian opens the lid on one of his favourite instruments, The Harmonium. Think Penguin Cafe Orchestra, think Jon Brion, think a leading (albeit inanimate) character in Punch Drunk Love."
Press release follows:
The Crow Hill Company announces availability of VAULTS - HARMONIUM, bringing bellows to DAWs as latest free VI abiding by its Make Music, Your Music motto
EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of VAULTS - HARMONIUM — bringing bellows to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) as its latest free VI (Virtual Instrument) monthly drop, allowing anyone to experience the timbral complexities and harmonic layers of its gorgeous and, some might say, quaint instrument namesake for the rest of their lives, abiding, as always, by the Edinburgh-based enterprise creators’ collective Make Music, Your Music motto — as of October 24…
Its iconic appearance in Director/Writer Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2002-released dark romantic comedy Punch: Drunk Love — look it up! — may make many think of the harmonium in a certain way. What is certain, though, is that the small free-reed organ was patented way before, back in 1842 by Frenchman Alexandre Debain. By being smaller and less expensive than traditional pipe organs, it quickly became popular through Europe, India, Africa, and the southern United States. Travelling through the north of the UK, harmoniums can still be found tucked away in the corners of many recording studios. Saying that, those that are there are not just set dressing; after all, the harmonium captured the hearts of artists such as The Beatles, Supertramp, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, and Tori Amos, all of whom featured it in their music.
Making music with a harmonium is easier said than done, however, since the instrument in question generates sound by pumping air — using two foot-operated pedals joined to a mechanism that operates a bellows or by pushing and pulling a handle joined to the bellows back and forth with one hand — past a thin piece of metal in a frame and making it vibrate. Vibrations then resonate through the harmonium’s wooden body, thereby producing the distinctive, church-like sound. Thankfully, The Crow Hill Company has succeeded in capturing this sound to produce VAULTS - HARMONIUM, making it much easier for many more appreciative sound-seekers to experience its musical magic.
Composer Christian Henson — original founder of The Crow Hill Company — freely admits to being a big fan: “It’s got to be one of my favourite instruments. It can bring a simplicity to music — dare I say it, a quaintness, but because of its timbral complexities, it’s also massively expressive.”
"Fire up the engine of your Korg Wavestate and ignite a time warp to the golden age of analog synths and neon-drenched aesthetics. "Synthwave" is a powerhouse collection of 40 performance-ready presets meticulously crafted for one purpose: to deliver the authentic, punchy, and nostalgic sound of the 1980s with a touch of a modern vision!
From the opening scene of a retro-futuristic thriller to the main title of your next synthwave anthem, this soundset is your all-access pass to the decade that defined electronic music. This collection is a complete production toolkit, featuring punchy basslines, driving drumloops, warm neon leads, lush keyboards, hypnotic sequences and analog-style pads!
'Synthwave' isn't just inspired by the past—it's built for the future of synthesis. Every preset leverages the Wavestate’s advanced wave sequencing, vector mixing, and motion control to create dynamic, evolving sounds that feel alive and authentically. All presets are modulation wheel - assigned. This soundset is perfect for synthwave & retrowave producers, film & game composers and every Wavestate owner ready to unlock the ultimate retro-futuristic experience!
"A rare vintage combo organ with that unmistakable Farfisa sound. Removable, fold-out bottom reveals fold-down legs (one or two screws missing but still functional) and hard-wired power cable. Cable connects to the external Farfisa F/AR unit which provides power and contains the spring reverb. This unit is functionally good but it could use some internal contact cleaning in a few areas. We coaxed some very usable tones out of it in the demo video! The case itself has been "well-loved," showing moderate surface scuffs from travel.
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This is the Compact Duo CD/30, one of Farfisa’s higher-end models from the late ’60s; basically a two-manual version of the Compact with expanded voicing and richer tone-shaping options. A favorite among garage rockers, psych bands, and analog synth fans alike.
Features:
Two manuals (upper and lower keyboards) for split/layered playing Vibrato, tone boost, and percussion controls Bass and organ voices with classic Farfisa tabs Mark I version The Compact Duo was used extensively by Pink Floyd (Echoes, etc.); a favorite for its gritty tone and punchy presence on stage and in the studio.
30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, preserving the legacy of electronic music and inspiring future generations."
"Stunning 1969 Moog IIIc modular synth: two cabinets, two keyboards for sale in original condition on behalf of the owner.
In very good original/ex-factory condition with no modifications. The owner says "I'm the 2nd owner since it left NYC in the early 70's - all modules signed and dated - might need a service on the Filter Coupler but she is very tidy for 50 years old."
While it is in good working order for a 50+ year old synth, we would advise that a sympathetic service be carried out for future reliability."
A few of the visibal SNs:
Model 904C SN 533-11-69
Model 901 B SN 634-070
Model 901 B 596-12-69
October 20, 2025 (Asheville, NC) – Musician, composer, and music technologist, Erik Norlander, is selling a collection of 40+ vintage and current synthesizers and keyboards on Reverb.com starting on October 6th. Thirty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation to support its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum. Erik Norlander’s Bob Moog Foundation Benefit Sale can be accessed here.
Some of the notable synthesizers and keyboards for sale include: Oberheim Matrix-12, OB-Xa and OB-8 analog synthesizers, Rhodes (ARP) Chroma analog synthesizer, Rhodes Mark V and Mark II electric pianos, Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 combo organ, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Korg Maxikorg DV800, Logan String Melody string synthesizer, Roland VP-330 MK-1 Vocoder, and the Waldorf Q wavetable synth keyboard, among many others.
“I am excited to offer part of my rather sprawling keyboard collection for sale to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation,” noted Norlander.
“I have been a supporter of the Foundation since 2007, and I strongly believe in generating funding to empower its work in education, archive preservation, and the operations of the Moogseum.”
Erik Norlander is an accomplished keyboardist, composer and producer with over 40 album credits including nine solo albums, seven with his Rocket Scientists project, and 11 albums with vocalist wife, Lana Lane. He serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of the Bob Moog Foundation. Erik toured and recorded with Asia Featuring John Payne from 2007 to 2014 and recorded two albums with the Asia spinoff project, Dukes of the Orient, in the years following. He toured extensively in the US and Europe in 2016-2018 with Last in Line featuring original Dio members Vinny Appice and Vivian Campbell. Before Last in Line, Erik toured with Big Noize, a supergroup featuring hard rock all stars, Joe Lynn Turner, Simon Wright and Carlos Cavazo. Erik also wrote the music and produced the album, Roswell Six - Beyond the Horizon, in 2009 for science fiction author, Kevin J. Anderson, in support of the first of his Terra Incognita fantasy novels.
Outside of the music world, Erik co-designed the UNO Synth analog synthesizers for IK Multimedia, carrying on the legacy of his design work on the legendary Alesis Andromeda analog synthesizer in the late 1990s. Erik also created IK Multimedia’s Syntronik virtual instrument libraries based solely on samples of his synth collection along with scores of sample libraries for SampleTank 4. Prior to that, Erik was the first synthesizer product manager for Alesis Studio Electronics and presided over the creation of the QS series of synthesizers, DM5 and DM Pro drum modules and several other products. He is currently the Director of Keyboard Product Development for Moog Music and the inMusic Family of Brands."
This one is in via John L Rice who had the following to say:
"'Just me' on ModWiggler spotted this Facebook post of Jon Andersen’s family seeking help and information on selling his Synthesizers.com modular. They posted a link to a video of his from 5 years ago of a performance he did with his modular and a couple keyboards. He only had one other video where he plays guitar and a keyboard."
Both videos are featured above.
Click through the Facebook link if you'd like to help or just leave your condolensces.
Last week arrived my prize from the Keyboards Synthesizer competition. 🙂 Some of you voted for me. Yes, no vintage synthesizer. :D I promised I would make a demo. And here we are.
Call me crazy, but I couldn't tear myself away from it all weekend. I loaded all my drum machine samples from the last 30 years into the box, along with waveforms from my synthesizers. This thing is a sound and performance monster. Even as a sampling drum machine alone, it's worth its weight in gold. Sampling with extensive editing options such as slicing, chopping up samples, multi-sampling , real-time and step sequencing, granular synthesis, etc. Everything under one roof.
Bento works scene-based like Ableton Live, for example, which means you first build the individual components and then put everything together into a song at the end. The advantage of this is that you can rebuild and rearrange the song in real time over and over again.
It's still in the early stages of development and updates are coming out all the time, but even in its current state, Bento is super awesome.
here is the bento:
0:06 Intro
0:18 Sample Processing
1:08 Granular
1:36 Track Programming
2:47 RetroSound Demo Song 1 (Electro)
3:56 RetroSound Demo Song 2 (Synthwave)
5:29 Drum Sample Processing
RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
"Step into the future of performance keyboards with our exclusive Music Demo featuring the Arturia AstroLab 61 —a groundbreaking stage instrument that bridges classic sound, modern workflow, and next-level flexibility for live musicians and creators.
#astrolab #arturia #musickeyboard
Timeline
00:00 Only Music ASTROLAB 61 demo with Gerard Miralpeix
00:01 Warm Awesome Strings
01:27 Choir Vibratos
02:40 Tension E Velo Keys
04:19 Studio Urban Piano
04:48 Broken E
05:57 Vocoder lines
06:32 Intimate tones
07:16 EP Hope
07:36 Brass ST crossover
09:13 Happy vocoder Outro"
Introducing Tranzwave, a powerful wavetable Synthesizer, inspired by an unsung hero from the late 90’s: The Ensoniq Fizmo.
The flexible modulation engine, coupled with creative editing and randomization features, simplifies the creation of new, innovative sounds. Tranzwave brings all the wavetables from the Fizmo into the modern age for new creative explorations. With its user-friendly interface, Tranzwave provides complete control over wavetable and effect controls, making the creation of new sounds both fun and easy.
Tranzwave – A Tribute to Fizmo’s DNA
In the late 1990s Ensoniq pioneered “Transwaves”, a unique form of wavetable synthesis notably featured in their Fizmo synthesizer. Unlike earlier forms of wavetable synthesis, which could sometimes produce more static or stepped sounds, Ensoniq’s technology facilitated fluid transitions between different waveforms within a wavetable. This innovation led to the creation of evolving, dynamic soundscapes. Ensoniq’s approach allowed for a more seamless and organic morphing of sounds, enabling musicians to craft rich, textured audio experiences that changed over time. This method offered a fresh and novel way to explore sonic possibilities, distinguishing it from the more digital and discrete transitions of previous wavetable synthesizers like the PPG Wave. Although the Ensoniq Fizmo, which utilized Transwaves, did not achieve widespread fame, its distinctive approach to wavetable synthesis marked a significant development in the evolution of electronic sound and influenced modern synthesis techniques.
Tranzwave brings this older, unique wavetable concept, known as Transwaves, into the modern era of music production. By sampling each frame of these Transwaves, Tranzwave offers a rich and dynamic sonic palette that captures the essence of these early digital synthesizers. It’s akin to having a vast library of colors and shades at your disposal, offering endless possibilities for creating new and innovative sounds.
"LFO Store presents 'The Magic' – An Enchanted Soundset for Korg Modwave, designed by OttO K. Schwarz – LFO Store’s Sound Alchemist!
Unlocking the portal to sonic sorcery is a very fascinating experience - so step into a realm where sound becomes spellcraft with "The Magic"—a meticulously crafted collection of 40 sample-based presets for the Korg Modwave. This soundset transforms your synthesizer into a gateway of mystical atmospheres, ancient textures, and ethereal melodies, perfect for scoring fantasy worlds, medieval tales, and otherworldly adventures.
Here you will find: Mystical Bells & Chimes (crystalline tones that shimmer like fairy dust); Evolving Pads: Swirling atmospheres of forgotten forests and hidden realms; Multi-Layered Keyboards: Ethereal pianos, haunted harpsichords, and celestial mallet instruments; Atmospheric Textures: Distant echoes and magical FX.
The soundset is designed by OttO K. Schwarz - renowned sound designer for Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments. This collection of presets gives you an opportunity to create your own journey through sonic realms - with medieval castles, enchanted forests with whispering trees and hidden magical creatures, ancient rituals with ceremonial bells and chanting atmospheres and celestial spheres of otherworldly pads!
It is perfect for Film & Game Composers scoring fantasy, historical, or mystical projects, ambient music producers, sound designers and all Korg Modwave users! The Magic doesn't just play notes—it weaves spells. Let your music become the soundtrack to legends yet untold.
Update: the first user videos added below. Note: this post is pinned on top, see below for new posts going up throughout the day.]
"Fourm 4-voice analog synth with polyphonic aftertouch
Fourm is a compact analog synthesizer that invites you to play, shape, and perform with unprecedented expression. With its legendary Sequential tone, hands-on modulation, and uniquely responsive Tactive™ keybed, Fourm is a creative partner helping to bring your musical ideas to life.
Synth sounds and drums exclusively by Fourm. Composed by Peter Dyer."
See the dealers on the right of the site for availabily.
User videos:
Playlist:
1. The new Sequential Fourm in 60 seconds! #analogsynth #synth - Available at Signal Sounds 2. Sequential FOURM -- J3PO demo & overview
3. Sequential Fourm Analog Synth INHALT Demo & Discussion
4. Sequential FOURM Review — Classic synth sounds in a small package! - BoBeats
5. Introducing the Sequential Fourm Synth | First Look & Demo - Gear4music Synths & Tech
6. Sequential Fourm: Poly aftertouch, stacked waves, expressive arps – First look and sound demo - MusicRadar Tech
7. Sequential Fourm Performances & Overview - Sweetwater Soundcheck
8. SEQUENTIAL FOURM: the synth we’ve ALL been waiting for? - Projet Home Studio
Press release and pics follow:
Sequential Introduces Fourm: A Four-Voice Analog Synth with Polyphonic Aftertouch
A New Fourm of Expression
San Francisco, CA — September 23, 2025 — Sequential has announced the release of its most affordable, synthesizer to date. Fourm is a compact, 100% analog instrument that redefines expressive electronic performance. With its warm, organic tone, hands-on modulation routing, and a uniquely responsive polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, Fourm is ready to bring your musical ideas to life.
At its core, Fourm delivers four analog voices of genuine Sequential sound, derived from the legendary Prophet-5 — complete with dual oscillators, a classic 4-pole lowpass filter, and envelope curves modeled after the 1978 original. The result is unmistakable Sequential warmth and punch, now with overdriven feedback for a performance-ready edge.
For the first time in 40 years, Sequential has returned to polyphonic aftertouch. The team developed the new Tactive™ slim-keys poly AT keybed to work in concert with Fourm’s analog synthesis engine. Every element was co-designed and precisely calibrated to unlock new levels of expression, enabling a deeper connection to our signature sound that no off-the-shelf keybed could deliver. The result is a more expressive bond between player and instrument, energizing new modes of creativity.
“Wowww holy smokes: this thing sounds and feels amazing,” said Bryn Bliska, (keyboards for Chappell Roan, Maggie Rogers, Jacob Collier). “The polyphonic aftertouch is seriously so fun… Sequential nailed it.”
“We’re so excited to bring this innovative all-analog keyboard into the world,” said David Gibbons, Sequential CEO. “At a price-point that most people expect to pay for a monophonic synth, we think this product will invite legions of musicians who have longed for the magic of polyphonic analog sounds to start their journey of discovery with Sequential.”
Notably inspired by the Pro~One, Fourm’s top-panel modulation matrix puts deep sound design at your fingertips—no menu diving required. Modulation sources and destinations are clearly labeled, connections are made with a button press, and color-coded indicators make even complex routings easy to manage.
With its compact footprint, professional-grade build, and a sound engine rooted in Sequential’s most iconic instruments, Fourm is a powerful new voice in analog synthesis.
About Sequential Sequential has been at the forefront of synthesizer innovation since 1974, creating instruments that inspire musicians and shape the sound of modern music. With a legacy built on the iconic Prophet synthesizers, Sequential continues to push the boundaries of sound design with cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship.
Don't miss the giant-sized educational KORG MS20 towards the end of the video.
"Hi everybody this time we bring you our new series of videos about the History of Korg at the Musical Museum Korg Gallery Brentford London.
A brand-new exhibition dedicated to celebrating the evolution of modern music creation and showcasing the incredible history of Korg, one of the most influential names in music technology.
The Musical Museum has an amazing array of musical instruments and inventions. Self-playing pianos and violins, pipe organs, music boxes, gramophones, keyboards, synthesizers and more."
"Ambient Jam with Polyend/Dreadbox Medusa and a few iPad apps.
A total of only 6 tracks, a simple chord progression, but with Probability/Random Notes from the Medusa and a few effects. It's all very chilled out and only using my "desktop setup" in my office. Since I usually only make music with hardware, this is a nice change and a challenge for me.
To visualize the whole thing more appealingly, I used a freely available NASA video in the background, which can be used for non-commercial purposes. The video was created with Adobe Premiere Pro. Everything else in the video, and of course the music, is mine.
I use the Medusa with Probability for melodic to whiny synth sounds, mostly with the wavetable oscillators. During recording, I play around with the filters and oscillators. The Medusa sequencer is synced to AUM by Kymatica.
I also recorded the bass beforehand using the Medusa and its analog oscillators. This is played back via the Koala sampler.
The track begins with a synth pad from Synthscraper/Igor Vasiliev
and two tracks of 'synthetic' water (one via the Koala Sampler, the other via the Spacecraft granular sampler). I tinkered around until I managed to create something reminiscent of flowing water from the noise and other sounds.
Klevgrand's Hillman, a phaser-equipped organ synth, is used to give the track a bit of a retro flair.
To increase the dynamics, Klevgrand's REAMP, a tube amp simulation, is later used.
Reverb from Eventide (BlackHole) was used except on the bass.
The mastering was done with GrandFinale 2, which was already in the signal path during recording."
Here's to you another 'ADL-MusicLab' soundpack for Nord keyboards: 'Ultimate Pack - Vol.4'.
This soundbank offers a comprehensive and versatile collection of sounds across every major category: lush strings, powerful brass, expressive woodwinds, warm synth pads, soaring synth leads, punchy synth brass, rich synth comps, classic and modern keyboards, resonant tuned percussions, detailed chromatic percussions, versatile guitars, plucked synths with character, and a diverse range of ethnic instruments.
Whether you're scoring for film, producing electronic music, crafting pop-rock tracks, designing soundscapes, or diving into synth-heavy genres like synthwave, this pack delivers the essential tools to bring your sonic vision to life.
In this release, you'll find another 27 brand-new and meticulously crafted sounds—each designed to inspire and expand your musical palette. And this is the last of 4 soundbanks in a complete series...so make sure to get all of them and you’ll have a full spectrum of 108 expressive and production-ready tones.
All the sounds are carefully sampled and layered from renowned hardware synthesizers including the Yamaha Montage, DX7 II FD, SY77, Korg Wavestate and Prophet REV2.
This library is available for: Nord Stage 4, Nord Stage 3, Nord Stage 2 EX, Nord Stage 2; Nord Electro 6, Nord Electro 5, Nord Electro 4, Nord Electro 3; Nord Piano 5, Nord Piano 4, Nord Piano 3, Nord Piano 2; Nord Wave 2, Nord Wave; Nord Grand.
[DISCLAIMER: This Nord library is a collection of SAMPLES. Only Nord Electro 5 version also features programs with relative samples]"
"I had fun playing, that's it :)
This channel should mostly be about this, and I am glad to upload something like that.
This is my fourth 0-Coast, and until now, I didn't click with it because I never had a 0-Ctrl to pair it with, and I was missing the goodness of the variable gate input, plus I love capacitive keyboards and tuning stuff by ear (like you might have guessed from my other videos), so... here we are.
Plus, this combo is SO CUTE, tiny, portable, it makes me want to eat it like a candy.
I hope you'll enjoy it!"
"Thanks for joining me for this exclusive YouTube premiere. I will be playing the entire album 'Gates' and some bonus tracks! This exclusive premiere includes tracks mixed into a continuous mix format. Sit back, relax and have a chat with your mates while we listen to the 2023 album!
All work is original without any commercial benefit from supplier or manufacturer. Please support my work by sharing, liking, commenting and subscribing to my channel.
"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Superbooth 2025 Modal Synths Interview with Barry.
Modal Electronics established a rich lineup of products, since the company was established in 2013, including a wide range of synths, including high-end keyboards like the Modal 002, Eurorack modules, the budget CRAFTsynth line, the portable SKULPT synthesizer, and the Argon8 and Cobalt8 keyboards."
Everyone wants a little power, am-I-right? Well that's exactly what we've created - easy USB power in your modular rack to power MIDI keyboards, USB lights, small fans and other things that are a hassle to easily power otherwise.
Powered - 6hp (30mm)
