"Designed for performers who demand expressive sound, immediate control, and rock-solid reliability, the SP8 Stage Keyboard delivers Kurzweil’s legendary performance DNA in a powerful, streamlined instrument built for the modern stage. Built on Kurzweil’s legendary V.A.S.T. engine, the SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep synthesis, and intuitive hands-on control—giving you everything you need to command the moment."
88-key fully weighted hammer-action keyboard 2 GB of factory sounds powered by FlashPlay® technology 1000 factory programs organized into 10 intuitive categories Over 200 factory Multis for complex splits and layers More than 4000 user locations to store your own Programs and Multis 256 Voice Polyphony German D and Triple Strike Pianos KSR – Kurzweil String Resonance, for rich, realistic piano response KB3 ToneReal™ organ modeling, with front-panel knobs acting as drawbars Classic 6-operator FM synthesis Classic tine electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, and celeste Bells, glockenspiel, bowed and hit crotales Vector Synthesis waveforms and classic Kurzweil textures Updated sounds drawn from the K2700, K2088/61, PC4, and iconic Kurzweil instruments 5 assignable knobs with 3-position Shift (15 virtual knobs total) 5 assignable buttons with 3-position Shift (15 virtual buttons total) Programmable Variation button Pitch wheel and assignable modulation wheel Tap Tempo with programmable tempo control Dedicated Transpose buttons (semitone or octave) 5-zone MIDI controller in Multi Mode for splits and layers Arpeggiator, CC Sequencers, and Riffs, with dedicated front-panel buttons Up to 5 simultaneous arpeggiators or CC sequences in Multi Mode Built-in Riff and Metronome—always ready when you are Audio input with FX for line, instrument, or mic sources Two assignable switch pedal jacks, supporting up to four switch pedals Half-damper pedal support for expressive piano techniques One assignable continuous (CC) pedal jack for volume, wah, and more More info coming soon!
"This is Endless, a user-defined stompbox and platform that helps turn your ideas into effects. Endless turns your description into an effect without any coding in our Playground effect builder, or lets you code your own."
ENDLESS MODULE OVERVIEW
Swappable front plates
Blank plate included with additional designs available.
Premium design
Custom-machined aluminum enclosure and knobs.
High-quality audio
Stereo 48 kHz / 24-bit audio with a clean, low-noise, studio-grade analog input and output preamps.
Any Power
9–12 V DC, center-negative or positive polarity, 200 mA required.
Customisable expression
pedal input
TRS expression pedal support.
Easy USB file transfer
Simple drag-and-drop patch loading.
Runs one effect at a time
Use existing effects or create new ones and share them with the community.
Real-Time DSP Core
720 MHz ARM Cortex-M7.
GitHub Repository
SDK and examples to get you started with fully developing effects.
THE FLAGSHIP OF ALL STANDALONES MPC XL has everything you need for pro-level music making. It features ultra-responsive MPCe pads, a dedicated step sequencer, touch-sensitive Q-Links with OLED displays, a next-gen 8-core processor, 16 GB RAM, hands-on performance controls, advanced sequencing tools, deep I/O connectivity, and so much more. Integrated with MPC3 OS, this system supports up to 32 plugin instruments, 16 audio tracks, and 256 voices, making it a studio-grade workhorse.
A COMPLETE STUDIO CENTERPIECE The flagship of all standalone music production systems, MPC XL is an all-in-one studio hub. Produce your entire album, drive your external hardware, and command your setup from one powerful instrument—no computer required.
POWERFUL PROCESSING Powered by a new Gen 2 8-core processor with 16GB of RAM, MPC XL delivers four times the performance of previous MPCs. Load multiple plugin instruments, run complex sessions, and navigate your projects without interruption.
CREATIVE CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS MPCe pads with 3D-sensing technology brings a new level of expression to beatmaking and production. Each pad features four distinct quadrants, enabling advanced X/Y control, sound morphing, looping, layering, and modulation for the most dynamic playing experience.
"This is the third comparison video I’ve made so far with the Metasonix R-54 and the Zerosum Inertia ZI54, by playing them simultaneously. For the first three minutes, I’m just turning the drive knobs on the modules to hear the differences, how it affects the timbre and even the pitch. After 3:00, I start messing with the resonance knobs. In this video, the ZI54 drive knob is much more aggressive, particularly when fully clockwise. The R-54 is panned a bit left on the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer and the ZI54 is panned a bit right. Both have some stereo reverb blended on the CXM 1978."
LEGEND ‘70s introduces, for the first time, the concept of MODULAR STAGE PIANO. According to your needs, you can now choose the right combination of sound generating modules with dedicated knobs and buttons. Currently the modules ELECTRIC PIANO, ACOUSTIC PIANO, CLAVI and SOUND COLLECTION are available, while many others will be available in the future, within the “ALWAYS GROWING” family. Moreover to the standard PROGRAM and EFFECTS modules an optional EXTERNAL module is available to making the instrument flexible and very powerful. The design of LEGEND ‘70s Hammer Action Keyboard perfectly matches the instrument’s sound generators. The 3 contact sensors, under each key, are able to detect the corresponding movement with the highest precision.
For the more demanding musician the LEGEND ‘70s Artist-W also offers a graded hammer arrangement where their weight becomes lighter as you climb up the keyboard.
In addition, as with the traditional acoustic grand piano, the Legend Artist-W keyboard is enhanced with real wood piano keys. These keys are made of carefully selected and seasoned wood to eliminate any defect or deformation and provide maximum uniformity and stability over time.
SYNTH-8
"A real polyphonic synthesizer with character.
Synth-8 is a two-oscillators eight-voices synthesizer with a faithful reproduction of a classic American multimode analog filter with saturation, 12dB and 24dB roll off and gritty resonance. The synth architecture is easy to understand and operate but has unique features: classical waveforms with wave shaping and detuned doubling of the oscillators with “Fat” modes, dedicated envelope for the noise, Ring Mod, Hard Sync for all oscillator modes, velocity controls for filters and envelopes.
Finally, the Unison modes allow stacking up to 8 voices: with “Fat” oscillators this makes a total of 32 detuned oscillators at once! The module panel provides quick access to user’s preferred parameters by four assignable knobs. These can be also used to tweak many other parameters arranged in rows that can be navigated through dedicated buttons.
The Legend ’70s Editor has a whole screen to control the synthesizer in real-time and make the editing of new patches simple as having a real panel in your hands.
The synthesizer comes with lots of pre-sets that can be selected and tweaked and stored in the Legend ’70s programs.
Last but not least, the Synth-8 module also offers a dedicated arpeggiator section, capable of cyclically playing the notes in the desired order, and 4×16 sequences that can be assigned to the generation parameters."
"I was skeptical when @melbourneinstruments sent me Roto-Control for Logic Pro. I've owned plenty of MIDI controllers that ended up collecting dust. But after using this for the past month, I actually reach for it.
What makes it different? Eight fully motorized control knobs with haptic feedback that adapt to whatever you're focused on in Logic Pro. You don't just see parameters change on screen - you FEEL them. End stops on a filter cutoff, notches on discrete values, center indents for faders, pans, and more.
In this review, I walk through the Logic Pro integration, the haptic feedback system, and what it's actually like to use day-to-day. I also cover the real limitations - manual plugin mapping and limited storage - that you need to know before buying."
Press release follows:
Melbourne Instruments announces advanced Logic Pro integration for ROTO-CONTROL motorised software and hardware MIDI controller
MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Instruments is proud to announce availability of advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised software and hardware MIDI controller — creatively expanding upon its successful integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, demand for integration with Apple’s popular professional DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for Mac having been strong since said controller launched to widespread critical acclaim a year ago — as of January 15, 2026…
ROTO-CONTROL readily packs eight touch-sensitive motorised knobs — brushless drone motors with Melbourne Instruments’ patented ultra-high-resolution contactless optical sensors offering a lifetime rating in excess of 50 million cycles that equates to 500 times more than conventional pots, precisely — alongside nine high-resolution IPS (In-Plane Switching) LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays) and 16 backlit RGB (Red, Green, Blue) LED (Light-Emitting Diode) buttons into its classy, compact — 341mm/13.4” (W) x 112mm/4.4” (D) x 44mm/1.7” (H) — form factor to duly deliver haptic feedback and instant parameter recall, communicating with the outside world via MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) over USB (Universal Serial Bus) and 5-pin MIDI DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) IN/OUT/THRU connections. Constructed out of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and metal, it robustly weighs in at only 715g/1.58lb, making it the perfect portable production partner for encouraging artists to use sound and music in new and exciting ways — wherever their journey might end up taking them, both creatively and geographically. Get this, though: ROTO-CONTROL now introduces a fully-tactile, motorised workflow to Logic Pro, delivering fast, hands-on control of tracks, plug-ins, Smart Controls, and automation — all thanks to a new firmware update.
MIX mode mirrors Logic Pro’s session track names, colours, and order automatically, while providing high-resolution control of volume, pan, sends, and automation alongside instant access to track selection, paging, mute/solo/arm switching, and dedicated TRACK FOCUS.
Fast, powerful plug-in control comes courtesy of PLUGIN mode, allowing users to browse and select Logic Pro instrument and effect plug-ins instantly from ROTO-CONTROL using simple touch-and-learn mapping for any parameter, with up to eight pages of controls per plug-in stored directly on the device ready for any projects, plus bypass/select controls — all mappings being saved on ROTO-CONTROL and usable across all Logic Pro projects on any computer.
Cutting-edge control continues with Logic Pro’s Smart Controls being automatically mapped to ROTO-CONTROL, controlling up to 16 Smart Control parameters instantly — perfect for working with instruments, macros, and MIDI effects, available in both PLUGIN mode and the dedicated SMART mode itself.
And as if all that was not enough to be getting on with, ROTO-CONTROL can be used to customise labels, colours, haptics, and steps for each control, while integrated transport — play, stop, record, cycle, auto-punch, and playhead — controls are all accessible from any mode.
It is fair to say, then, that Logic Pro users owe it to themselves — and, ultimately, their sound and music — to consider making some space in their creative and physical world for ROTO-CONTROL. After all, motorised and morphing controls, instant recall, and intuitive hardware are only the beginning of their journeying.
ROTO-CONTROL is available to buy at its new North American price of $399.00 USD (excluding tax) in the USA and Canada, while its RRP (Recommended Retail Price) in Australia of $619.00 AU (including GST) and MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) in the EU of €372.35 EUR (excluding VAT), MSRP in Japan/Asia of $469.00 USD, and MSRP in the UK of £389.00 GBP remains unchanged — all via Melbourne Instruments’ growing global network of dealers here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/dealers [check with dealers on the right here on MATRIXSYNTH]
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video upload by NOISEBUG
"This week we are restocking the full line of Tangible Waves, the small but mighty modular format equally powerful to its much larger counterparts.
Some incredibly unique modules exist within the Tangible Waves universe, such as the the Drone38- a bank of 18 oscillators designed for swarms, drones and lush soundscapes.
We designed a mini system around the DRONE38, which is now available on our Reverb shop - https://reverb.com/item/94056769-tang...
Look out for more mini-modular systems and video spotlights in the very near future. For more info on the most affordable way to experience modular, contact Noisebug.
"A small but powerful drone system of Tangible Waves modules, including:
POWER - the most simple base of an AE modular system. Contains the voltage regulation (5V) for the power supply of the modules, two stereo In/out-sockets (3.5mm minijack) for audio out and general in/out like CV, gate, a stereo headphone amplifier
DRONE38 - a sound generator with 18 oscillators in total, organized in six groups of three oscillators each. 12 of them can be switched between sawtooth and triangle waves, 6 are fixed sawtooth oscillators. The oscillators are not meant to be controlled by CVs, but only set static with a knob. By mixing them, very dense drones and clusters can be created.
DRONX - a special mixer designed especially for the DRONE38 module; it has 6 input channels with sound processing capabilities: a tone control with bass and treble control, a distortion, and finally a dual delay with different algorithms.
2VCA - contains two separate voltage controlled amplifiers; the classic module to shape the volume of a sound that is fed to IN by a control voltage, e.g. from an ENV to the CV input. DC/CV or audio operation modes, an additional knob per VCA for attenuation.
SVFILTER - offers control of cutoff frequency, resonance and CV attenuation; two signal inputs for different signal levels control the "drive" of the module. This filter has a significant self resonance and also a very quick response to cutofffrequency changes. LP, BP, and HP output.
LFO (2x) - generates modulation voltages mostly below the audio range. PWM modulation for the Pulse out, two frequency ranges (SLOW / FAST), three separate output signals: Square (even duty cycle), TRIANGLE/Sawtooth (switchable), Pulse
NOISE - two types of noise with A output generating analog noise (a fluctuating voltage between about 1-4V) and D output generating digital noise, (a random changing 0V / 5V). The RATE knob controls the color of the noise, which goes from almost white noise to a rather harsh and digital sound.
2S&H - "freezes" the input voltage with a trigger input. Typically used for random CV patterns if a noise signal is fed to the input and triggered e.g. by an LFO.
2ATT/CV - simple level attenuation for any kind of signal. Voltage mode switch gives manually controllable CV on the outputs, the INV outputs provide the inverted value of the input.
System is pre-built into a 1x16 Bamboo case and includes switchable 9V PSU, 2 packs of patchwire, and 1 pack of colored knobs."
"A complete walkthrough of Chompi and its recently released Tape 2.0 firmware, providing an in-depth demo and tutorial on all its features. Following the structure of Chompi's manual, it’s organized like a video game that gradually builds up your understanding of Chompi, starting at level 0 and going to level 8 (plus a bonus level). If you already have a Chompi, you can use this video as a reference guide/video manual. If you don't have one, you can use it to learn about this chromatic sampler from Chase Bliss and Chompi Club.
Table of contents:
0:00 - Intro / Preview
1:24 - Level 00: Hardware 1. Summarize Chompi in one sentence 2. Identify the external parts 3. Connect cables 4. Power up
Stop sounding like everyone else – create your own original sonic dimension.
A new, Unique type of Sound. A sound that Cuts through your Mix.
If you want your track to have a true 3D space, you need different types of synthesizers for different colors and sound character. Maybe you're thinking now... Why do I need another synth?
"Two adult men are absolutely baffled by all the knobs and stuff. What is happenening? Where is that noise coming from? Is this music? Probably not. But maybe? No! It's not. Definately 100% not music.
Thanks."
Soundplant 59 beat demo: Only2x video upload by Marcel Blum
"Making a beat from a chopped up spy theme with Soundplant, the computer keyboard sample triggering software for Windows & Mac. Version 59 now available for free download at: https://soundplant.org/"
Press release follows:
Caldwell, NJ, USA - Independent developer Marcel Blum has released Soundplant® 59 for Windows and Mac, a major update to the long running sample triggering software for QWERTY keyboards and MIDI devices. Version 59 brings MIDI CC support for customizable control of Soundplant knobs, infinite undo for editing convenience and a/b testing between different effect settings, a master output limiter-compressor for fine tuning dynamics processing, increased sound loading speed with improved multithreading, and other optimizations and fixes.
Soundplant is a standalone software sampler prioritizing low latency and stability for live use, enabling instant playback of any format sound files from standard computer keyboard keys or MIDI. An invaluable tool for sound designers, theater techs, DJs, producers, podcasters, gamers, and streamers, it can mix tons of sounds at once, queue playlists, trigger in the background with global hotkeys while using other apps, record its own output or any input (or both at the same time), and more, all with a powerfully simple drag and drop interface allowing users to create professional soundboards with the ease of dropping sound files onto onscreen keys.
Discussing his Oscar-nominated work on acclaimed biopic A Complete Unknown, sound mixer Terence McCormack Maitland said, "On set when possible, we create a realistic soundscape for the cast. In order to do this we used Soundplant, a deceptively capable app which helped a ton."
Availability & Pricing
Soundplant is available as a free download at https://soundplant.org/ with a 25-launch trial of the paid features. It is free for non-commercial use. A Single User License costs USD $69. Version 59 is a free upgrade for existing license holders who bought in 2023 or later, or a $34.50 upgrade for older license owners. The registered version unlocks professional features including output device selection, expanded sound file format support, output sample rates up to 384 kHz, recording, MIDI, and 'background key input' for global hotkey triggering. Soundplant 59 requires minimum Windows 10 or macOS 10.14.
"It took a couple of months, spending a few hours on weekends, but I got it done! And it's very cool. This demo is pretty rough, but highlights a bunch of the key features of the Step Brother and the "performability" it offers.
In this setup, the Steda SR-909 is sending midi clock to the Step Brother and the VP4 to keep them in sync. Step Brother is configured to run 2x8 step sequences on channels A and B. Channel A quantized CV output is sent to the 2600 mult and then routed to the CV inputs of oscillators 1 and 2. Channel B quantized CV output is sent to the CV input of oscillator 3.
Step Brother Gate Bus 1 is routed to the 2600 main gate input and triggering the 2600's ADSR envelope. SB Gate Bus 2 is triggering the envelope on the Step Brother and audio out of Osc 3 on the 2600 is routed to one of the VCAs on the Step Brother which is controlled by the Step Brother's envelope. That is then routed back to the 2600's mixer.
Audio out of the 2600 is routed to the VP4, and then routed to the ALA Bartender along with the audio of the SR-909. Output from the Bartender is sent to the iRig Pro and recorded on iPhone with the video.
I love the OP-XY as a standalone tool, but for this ambient jam, I wanted more tactile control. I’m using the Novation Launch Control XL (mk2) to handle mixing and spatial effects.
The Mapping:
Volume on faders.
Filters on the top pots.
Delay and Reverb sends on the remaining knobs.
Watch for the drum processing in the second half. By sending only the drums to the Tape track, I can trigger glitchy breaks and fills without affecting the melodic elements.
"Learning to harness the full potential of this incredible machine - what it can do with samples, how to make creative use of layers, control knobs and morph parameters.
The analogue drive paired with the analog voices is bliss!
Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK:
https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"
"In the forthcoming Zaturn Zero update, it will be possible to design Draw Waves by turning knobs!
These Draw Waves can have up to 8 segments.
In this video, I will show the Draw Waves used as an LFO which controls the filter cutoff of VCF7, used as a sequencer, and used with the Draw Wave Oscillators.
Some time stamps:
0:00 Draw Wave LFO modulating the filter cutoff of VCF7
7:50 Draw Wave As Sequencer
11:45 Draw Wave Oscillator
"Like new Noystoise TRIP drum machine / synthesizer. Runs on batteries or power supply. A work of art and a very rare collector piece. 9v power supply included.
From the manufacturer:
-Global Pitch modulation
-8 preprogrammed rhythms with start/stop, and tempo-up/down
-Two drum voices; "TONE" and "NOISE"-Two independent Envelope generators(one per voice)
-Two independent resonant Filters(one per voice)
-Two independent VCA's(one per voice)
-PT2399 Echo circuit with two independent mix knobs(one per voice)-Dual 8-step analog Sequencer with reversing clock inputs-VARI SYNC variable Sequencer Clock-ARG Attack/Release Generator-8 Roll/Flam EG trigger inputs-8 input multi-use capacitive-touch keys"
"This is an old video I made but never got round to publishing as it was so bad! I've had a few requests about the Option pack, so I'll let this loose now...
This is an add-on firmware upgrade for the Low Frequency Expander for £50. You can see in the Info menu if your LFE has the OP or not.
The Option Pack gives access to additional firmware features:
1. Panel mode that allows the Env/Seq’s knobs to be used to control any device that responds to midi CCs. See Envelope section.
2. An Internal Modulation Matrix lets you set up 3 slots for modulating 29 of the LFE’s internal parameters.
3. A 4th LFO which can be used as a Multiplier for modulating the Amount of the Env/Seq and other LFOs, and can be used as a source to modulate the 29 Destinations in the Internal Modulation Matrix.
4. Fade out time function for LFOs 1 & 2.
5. Polyphonic Aftertouch Destination allowing polyphonic modulation of several synths.
6. Ability to learn modulation Destinations by turning controls on the synth. Briefly hold the appropriate Mult and Dest buttons together to get into listening mode and the Destination is shown as ??????? Now turn a control/button on the synth and the Destination will change to the name of the control you moved."
