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

video uploads by ARTURIA

"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

video uploads by Native Instruments

"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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via this Reverb listing

"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"

Superbooth 2025 - Arturia Interview V-Collection 11

video upload by KEYBOARDS

Frap Tools Magnolia | Analog Thru-Zero FM-Synthesizer | Superbooth 2025

video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"The Frap Tools Magnolia is an 8-voice analog polysynth that marks the Italian brand’s debut in standalone keyboards. Unveiled at Superbooth 2025, it fuses Frap Tools' modular DNA with a modern, expressive design. Each voice features dual oscillators, combining West Coast-style thru-zero FM and wavefolding with East Coast-style PWM, and dual analog filters (HP/LP). Magnolia offers polyphonic aftertouch via a premium Fatar keybed, intuitive modulation routing with LED feedback, and flexible bi-timbral modes including splits, layers, morphing, and onboard sequencers. Expected to launch in summer 2025, it promises deep sound design with hands-on playability."

Superbooth 2025 - 1010music Bento

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"🎛️ Meet Bento – Mit dem Bento präsentiert 1010music ein kompaktes, portables Sampling- und Produktionsstudio, das Sampling, Sequencing und Performance in einem Gerät vereint – ganz ohne Laptop. Ausgestattet mit einem 7-Zoll-Touchscreen, 16 anschlagdynamischen Pads und acht Endlos-Encodern bietet Bento eine intuitive Bedienung für kreative Workflows."

Superbooth 2025 - Novation Bass Station 2 Swifty Edition

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"🎛️ Novation Bass Station II Swifty Limited Edition – The iconic synth with a new look! 🎨 At Superbooth 2025, Novation celebrates the return of a classic – in a brand-new design! The Swifty Limited Edition of the legendary Bass Station II combines analog power with striking retro artwork designed by British graphic designer Ian Swift (aka Swifty)."

Googlish:

"🎛️ Novation Bass Station II Swifty Limited Edition – The iconic synth with a new look! 🎨
At Superbooth 2025, Novation celebrates the return of a classic – in a brand-new design! The Swifty Limited Edition of the legendary Bass Station II combines analog power with striking retro artwork designed by British graphic designer Ian Swift (aka Swifty)."



via Novation

Together with visionary British graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’ve reimagined our iconic paraphonic synthesiser in his inimitable DIY style and packed it with fresh, new artist packs from Bass Station II power users Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argirò.

Key Features

Limited-edition colourway
Includes 60 new artist patches
Two analogue oscillators
Two characterful filters
Incudes AFX and Paraphonic modes

Analogue soul.

Since 2013, Bass Station II’s deep capability, raw character, and unbeatable value have made it a modern classic. Now, together with British designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’re reimagining it with a fresh, new look, that brings underground attitude to a synth that's long been a driving force in electronic music.

Powerful analogue oscillators

Bass Station II’s true-analogue signal path begins with two tuneable, syncable oscillators with four waveforms each plus, a sub-oscillator for even more low end and adjustable portamento. The two dedicated LFOs allow for modulation of other parameters via four waveforms of their own.

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Neuzeit Instruments Introduces DROP - Snapshot-based MIDI Control Center for Live Performance

Details follow:

"Which live performer doesn't know this situation: You build the tension to immeasurable heights, add another filter here, three more effects there, hands go up in the air, everyone's waiting for the big drop... and then you realize: You can't find your way out of the chaos you've created!

The sweat on your forehead drips onto your equipment, and in a firework of spraying sparks, your devices and your fans say goodbye forever...

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Universal Audio Minimoog (no words - just sound)

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"In diesem kurzen Soundbeispiel zeigen wir dir, wie authentisch und druckvoll der UAD Minimoog klingt.
Fette Bässe, warme Leads und klassische Analogsounds – direkt aus deinem Rechner, ganz ohne DSP-Hardware. Tauche ein in den ikonischen Vintage-Sound in moderner Form!"

Googlish:

"In this short sound sample, we show you how authentic and powerful the UAD Minimoog sounds.
Fat basses, warm leads, and classic analog sounds – straight from your computer, without any DSP hardware. Immerse yourself in the iconic vintage sound in a modern form!"

EMS DK1 KS Keyboards Spec Sheet Data Ad

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via this eBay listing

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Sequential Take 5: "Taking The Five" patches HD Demo - No Talking

video upload by Stefano Daino

"This is the demo of several patches included in the 'Taking the Five' Vol 1 & Vol 2, two libraries each of 64 sounds for the Sequential Take 5 synthesizer.

These patches aim to reproduce the sounds that characterized the music performed with the analog polyphonic synthesizers serie in the '80s, as well as the sounds that are only possible with a new generation analog synthesizer, which have the advantage of touch-sensitive, aftertouch keyboards, which have powerful programmable modulation matrices, and excellent built-in effects.

The 'Taking the Five' Vol 1 & Vol 2 for the Sequential Take 5 are available at https://www.dsp-quattro.com/dspquattr..."

The patches:

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Akai EWI3020M Analog Monophonic Synthesizer SN 19915-00149

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via this Reverb listing, also on eBay

Note the seller has additional units listed.

"CEM Chip Power – Oberheim Xpander DNA – MIDI Capable

Step into vintage analog glory with the Akai EWI3020M, a rack-mounted monophonic synthesizer designed to pair with the EWI3020 wind controller—but just as capable when triggered via standard MIDI! Yes, it can be used without the wind controller, making it an incredible analog voice module for any MIDI-capable setup.

At its heart lies a Curtis CEM3394 voice chip—the same chip found in the legendary Oberheim Xpander—delivering warm, punchy, and expressive tones. Originally launched in the late '80s, the EWI3020M was part of Akai’s bold foray into wind synthesis, but its standalone capabilities and exceptional tone make it a sleeper hit for analog synth enthusiasts and modular-minded players alike.

Key Features:

Monophonic analog signal path with dual VCOs, VCF, VCA, LFO, and dual EGs
CEM3394 voice chip for rich, vintage sound
Wide modulation matrix: 7 sources, 10 destinations
50 patch slots (factory + user)
Waveforms include Triangle, Saw, Square, and Sync modes
Full MIDI In/Out for use with keyboards, sequencers, or DAWs
Rackmount format – a studio-friendly synth module with stage potential
Whether you're breathing life into it with a wind controller or sequencing it via MIDI, the EWI3020M is a versatile, expressive, and highly underrated gem in the analog world."

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Kurzweil K2061 / K2088 Presets Demo (Programs Only)

video upload by Barb

"Hi,
Welcome to this new episode of the VAST Chronicles !
This video is a short Sneak Peek of some presets i developed for the Kurzweil K2061 & K2088 series.
You will hear some various sounds in different styles, like basses, leads, pads, keyboards, pianos, percs, FX...
The recording is raw, with just a very slight amount of limiting on some sounds to get everything balanced for this video."

0:00 Intro - I Am The Gemini / Broken Frames
0:16 Hybrid Arco Cello
0:25 Bass FM Bomb
0:33 Synced Interval
0:44 Plucked Piano

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RR Janko Keys on the Polybrute 12 - Dream isomorphic synthesizer ❤️

video upload by Rico Raven

"Learn more about the RR Janko Keys and isomorphic keyboards on my website: https://www.thejankoproject.com"

Roland's Last Fully Analog Drum Machine - The PB300 Rhythm Plus

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via this VEMIA listing

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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

Pic of the inside below.

"Greetings everyone and hope you are having a lovely day. Im putting up for sale this rare very last member of Roland's fully analog drums era... 42 years ago. Instrument itself is in pretty good condition (few minor bruises and scratches, nothing major) and actual drum machine works perfectly (I cannot confirm the other features like chord or bass, since they are active only in cooperation with Roland HP keyboards). Also a sidenote, since it is a very early midi instrument and mainly designed to work with mentioned keyboards, midi works as clock in/out or start, but doesn't allow to trigger individual drums or accent. Unit was originally for Japanese 100V and has been internally switched to 240V and while I was at it, I have replaced power supply filtering capacitors with new ones for good measure. Thank you all the best."

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