RetroSound Studio Tour: Analog Monophonic Synthesizers

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to RetroSound Studio Tour: Analog Monophonic Synthesizers & Duophonic — a deep dive into legendary mono synths from the 1970s and 1980s, including rare East-Bloc classics.

In this new episode, I showcase iconic instruments such as the Minimoog, ARP Odyssey, Roland SH-101, Maxi-Korg, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, alongside Soviet and East German synthesizers like the Polivoks, Alisa 1377 and Vermona mono synths.

These analog monophonic synthesizers defined the sound of electronic music — from the fat Moog and cutting ARP to aggressive Polivoks and raw Eastern European character.

This video explores the sound and architecture of true analog mono synths built around VCO, VCF, and VCA signal paths, highlighting their distinctive basslines, lead sounds, and modulation capabilities. From the Moog basslines to the aggressive Polivoks filter sound and the unique character of East German Vermona synthesizers, each instrument demonstrates why 1970s and 1980s monophonic synthesizers remain highly sought after by collectors, producers, and electronic music enthusiasts."

The Monophonic Analog Synths:
0:07 Maxi-Korg 800DV
3:17 Sequential Pro-One
6:30 ARP Odyssey Mk. III
8:39 Roland SH-101
11:56 Moog Prodigy
15:24 Moog The Source
17:34 Moog Micromoog
18:16 Moog Minimoog
20:56 Moog Taurus
22:21 Formanta Polivoks
24:44 Rodina Alisa 1377
26:48 Vermona Synthesizer

Korg Wavestate - "Electronica" Soundset (40 Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"Electronica: A Tribute to the Titans of Electronic Music! Embark on a sonic journey to the very foundations of electronic music with "Electronica"—an exclusive 40-preset collection for the Korg Wavestate. This meticulously crafted soundset pays homage to the pioneering spirit of electronic music, including the Berlin School and the futuristic visions of Jean-Michel Jarre and others, capturing the essence of an era where sequencers first began to dream.

Created by renowned sound designer, OttO K. Schwarz, 'Electronica' bridges the iconic, warm textures of classic analog gear with the pristine clarity and modern capabilities of the Wavestate. It’s your all-access pass to the pulsating rhythms, cosmic leads, and expansive pads that shaped a genre.

The proposed sounds will be appropriate for both studio work and live performances. Whether you're scoring a film, producing electronic music, or simply chasing inspiration, 'Electronica' bridges the past and future — one sequence at a time!

Perfect For:

Recreating the timeless vibe of 70s & 80s electronic pioneers;
Scoring cinematic, retro-futuristic, and sci-fi projects;
Producing modern electronic music with authentic foundational sounds;
Inspiring live performances with dynamic, playable patches.

Specifications

40 Exclusive, Multi-Layered Presets (4 ARPs, 2 Basses, 6 Leads, 8 Pads, 20 Sequences!): A curated toolkit for authentic electronic composition.
Intelligent Preset Mapping: All sounds are expertly assigned to the modulation wheel and X/Y pad, giving you deep, real-time control over the evolving soundscape.
Royalty-Free & Ready: 100% original content for use in any studio or live performance.
Fully Self-Contained: No external sample banks required. Works flawlessly with both the hardware and software versions of the Korg Wavestate.

Please find the soundset here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/wavestate/"

Korg Prologue 16 Part 2

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Korg Prologue 16. Only internal fx and factory presets used.

Full demo at Bandcamp:"

Korg phase8 | NAMM 2026 | KUCR

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"Chris Sanders of KORG shows us the new phase 8! The phase 8 is 'an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer that merges the sonic richness of the physical world with precise electronic control... Acoustic Synthesis uses physically vibrating bodies to generate sound, enhanced with the electronic control you’d expect from a synthesizer.'

Basically, you can place household items onto the synthesizer to manipulate sound and frequencies. Really innovative and new instrument!"

Korg PE-1000 Poly Ensemble P 60-Key Analog Synthesizer SN 770158

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Korg Triton Rack 60-Voice Sound Module w/ USB Drive SN 005334

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Burning the bad seal -Tangerine dream cover

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"Tangerine dream cover by graal7
moog one and model d minimoog
drumbrute
juno 6
korg ms20
summit novation"

Korg MS-20 Mini Semi-Modular Analog Keyboard Synthesizer SN 033813

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Korg Triton Rack Sound Module Synthesizer Sampler SN 004407

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SynTec — Synthwave Techno | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live 17

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"SynTec is a tech-driven synthwave track built around a constant, monotone noise bed — steady, hypnotic, and always in motion. Tight rhythmic patterns keep it danceable from start to finish, while a brighter melodic layer builds on top with a subtle melancholic edge.

Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2, Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

Korg DW-8000 Digital Waveform Synthesizer Keyboard

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multi/poly Maximum Voice Count Tested!

video upload by Alec Sea

"In this video, I am testing the maximum polyphony on the Korg multi/poly synthesizer at different settings."

Käbiuss | Clip Session #5: Off Vortex

video upload by KÄBIUSS

"Have you ever felt yourself drifting… Off Vortex?"

► CREDITS:
Music: Käbiuss
Audio Mix and Post-Prod: / produccionesgalez

► USED GEAR:
Main Synth: Sequential Take 5.
Workstation: Korg Nautilus.


Käbiuss | Clip Session #4: Visions

video upload by KÄBIUSS

"This time let's turn up the heat with a Session in more of a Dub Techno/Ambient-Käbiuss style. Let the 'Visions' flow."

► CREDITS:
Music: Käbiuss
Audio Post-Prod: / produccionesgalez

► GEAR:
Main Synth: Sequential Take 5.
Workstation: Korg Nautilus.
2nd Synth: Roland Juno-Di.
Drum Machine: Roland TR-6S.

New From Hinton Instruments

via Hinton Instruments

New MIDI Modules
01 February 2026

Our range of 3U professional MIDI controlled analogue modules continues to expand with four new products. These are all in an advanced development stage and the order of release will be according to interest and demand. For further information please use the contact form.

With many 3U modules now using MIDI they may be directly connected with internal cables or brought out to panel connectors. Maximum flexibility for connector types, position in case, and routing is provided by Molex KK 0.1" headers on the pcbs.

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Korg Poly-61 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer (with MIDI mod) SN 703439

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NEAR MINT Roland Jupiter-8 w/MIDI via Korg KMS-30 Roland MD-8 (both included)

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Jupiter-8 SN 100744
KMS-30 SN 007257
MD-8 SN 391534

"This Roland Jupiter-8 (JP-8) is being sold by the original owner.

[Innermuze, LLC.] was hired to make sure that there are no issues with the unit and take care of the listing for him.

- The power supply has been recapped.

- various IC's (logic chips and op amps), as well as other components,were replaced in various sections to ensure that all functions are fully working.

- all sliders were removed and internally cleaned.

- the material between the controls and the face plate has been replaced.

- the memory battery has been replaced.

- it has been fully calibrated, and the factory patches are presently loaded.

- This JP-8 is an early version, and it was configured to use MIDI via the additional units that are included. The configuration was performed by someone in the Roland Corporation by request of the original owner.

- The serial number of this Jupiter-8 is 100744 and is factory set for 117vac."


"ABOUT ME -

I am the owner and operator of Innermuze, LLC.

I have over 30 years of experience with electronic music equipment repairs, restorations, and modifications.

I have worked for such people and studios such as Hanz Zimmers Remote Control Productions; Green Days Jingletown Studios;
Sound Farm; Joseph LoDuca; Neil Young; Beastie Boys; and many more.

I have experience with many manufacturers such as Moog, SSL, Neve, Roland, Korg, Eventide, Yamaha, Gates, Technics, Alesis, Sequential Circuits, E-Mu, Peavey, Pioneer, and many more.

I repair analog and digital gear alike, including such items as synthesizers/keyboards, drum machines, amplifiers (solid state and tube),
mixing consoles/boards, effects units and processors, turntables, dj controllers, audio monitors, and much more."

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ARP Foundation NAMM & Buchla & Friends Pics

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation newsletter:

"Our West Coast Whirlwind!

Still feeling the synthesizer love from last month’s California visit to NAMM / Buchla & Friends!

At NAMM:

Anthony Marinelli visited our booth
The Blue Meanie was at our booth for a whole day!

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrated patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST 6. 2 Lucky folks won a signed CD and poster from Martin Gore

And Congratulations to Violet Burns who won the Korg Collection 6!

Then it was off to Buchla & Friends – January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast!

Remember: The Most Creative Part of an ARP synthesizer is You!

NAMM 2026 would not have been possible without the help of the following people and companies:

Thank you to Korg, Inc for the Korg Collection Giveaway and helping us make NAMM possible.

Thank you to Sean Weizmann of Arturia for the midi controller

Thank you to Beyer Dynamics for the headphones

Thank you to Ryan Hawkins of Hawkins Restorations for use of his Blue Meanie, Tonus 2600, OMNI and Odyssey, and for being the best Booth volunteer along with his assistant Miles.

Thank you to Julie Lewis for volunteering at the booth and for her donation last year of a rare ARP Soloist that was owned and played wonderful late husband synth legend Don Lewis.

Thank you to our Board Member and booth volunteer Stephen DeJesus for selfless assistance at both NAMM and Buchla & Friends.

Thank you also to Chris Cardone, Joe Castronovo, Tom Cusimano, Deanna DelVino, Rich Formidoni, Martin Gore, Andy Joyce, Brian Kehew, Ruperto Ifil, Mary Lock, Anthony Marinelli, Mark Marshall, Mike Metlay, LaMar Mitchell, Tony Notron, Drew Schlesinger, James Terris and Brianna Tortino,

View our West Coast photo dump!"



Pictured:

Top: The great Stevie Wonder w/ ARP Foundation's Dina Pearlman-Ifil.

Middle: "Richard Devine giving the Blue Meanie a run for its money." Check out the video here.

Bottom: ?! :)

KORG Berlin Phase 8 | Acoustic Synthesis from First Touch to Full Jam

video upload by Noisegate

"We head to the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio for our first hands-on look at the KORG Berlin Phase 8, one of the most unusual instruments to land on the Noisegate desk in years.
Phase 8 is built around eight electromechanical voices, each physically striking a steel resonator or tine. Instead of traditional oscillators, sound is generated through real vibrating materials, then shaped with envelopes, modulation, sequencing, and analogue wavefolding. The result feels closer to playing a physical instrument than programming a synth.

In this video, we explore:
– How Phase 8 produces sound
– Sequencing, pluck, shift and performance controls
– Acoustic interaction using everyday objects
– Processing Phase 8 with external effects
– Integrating Phase 8 into a wider live jam setup

CHAPTERS:
0:39 – Why Phase 8 Is Different
1:04 – What Is Acoustic Synthesis?
1:40 – Touch, Feedback & Physical Interaction
2:13 – Tuning, Scales & Resonators Explained
2:32 – Playing Phase 8 Like a Synth
2:41 – Per-Voice Envelopes & Velocity
3:11 – Air Slider & Raw Pickup Sound
3:35 – Shift & Pluck Performance Controls
4:27 – Sequencer Overview & Storage
4:56 – Playing a Recorded Sequence
5:06 – Step Recording & Polyrhythms
6:21 – Interacting with the Tines Physically
6:30 – Using Objects to Change the Sound
7:50 – Light vs Heavy Materials on the Tines
8:26 – Percussive & Prepared-Style Sounds
9:47 – Modulation & Tonal Experimentation
9:56 – Processing Phase 8 with External Effects
10:14 – Finding Sweet Spots with FX
10:27 – Connectivity: MIDI, USB-C, CV & Sync
10:58 – Hybrid Setup with OP-XY
11:24 – Live Jam Begins
14:29 – Reflections on Exploration & Sweet Spots
15:31 – Why Phase 8 Rewards Time & Touch
15:36 – Trying Phase 8 at MESS
16:04 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

We also look at how Phase 8 plays with other gear, including Teenage Engineering OP-XY and outboard effects, and why finding the “sweet spot” is such a big part of the experience."

Korg Triton Extreme - "Best Analog & Ambient Sounds" FREE

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"Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-trito...

Welcome to the 'Best Analog & Ambient Sounds' for almighty king of workstation - Triton Extreme!

We made a big work - take all factory and free Korg's soundsets and make electronic & ambient sounds collection - only interesting sounds, no EP & Organs - 256 Programs!

This collection work both with actual Hardware & Triton Extreme Native Plugin!

And its totally free - enjoy!

Big thanks for conversion - PCG to VST - https://github.com/justedni/triton_pc...

Categories:

Arp
Seq
Bass
Lead
Key/Poly
String
Pad
Drone/Sweep
Fx

All instructions on how to load in hardware & plugin are inside.
Note: You need at least Krog Triton Extreme plugin version 1.1.1

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Triton Extreme & 'Best Analog & Ambient Sounds' soundset!

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation."

Korg PS-3300 improvisation w/ expresion pedals

video uploads by Liradigital Music

Playlist:

1. Korg PS-3300 improvisation w/ expresion pedals - through Eventide H90
2. Korg PS-3300 & Eloquencer
3. korg PS3300 - mutable instruments
4. Korg PS-3300 impro + structure live visuals
5. PS-3300 tweeking only one of the three synths
6. KORG PS-3300 factory programs - bank1
7. KORG PS-3300 bank2
8. 250424 KORG PS-3300 unboxing