Mettalicum - XOR Logic Percussion Synth

video upload by Sid Rockett

"🔊 Exploring the Mettalicum: a new XOR-based percussion synthesizer built for harsh metallic hits, industrial rhythms, and unpredictable noise. Unlike traditional drum machines, the Mettalicum relies on logic gates to generate complex, inharmonic square-wave clusters that cut right through a mix. In this hardware demo, we run through the raw oscillators, tweak the parameters, and patch it into an experimental setup to hear what it can really do.

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Ⓜ️ What makes the Mettalicum different?
Traditional subtractive synthesis uses standard waveforms and filters to create drum sounds. The Mettalicum takes a different approach by running multiple square waves through XOR (Exclusive OR) logic chips. When these frequencies interact, they create dense, metallic, and grinding textures perfect for noise music, industrial beats, and lo-fi soundscapes.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - The Raw Sound of the Mettalicum
00:32 - PCBWay Sponsor Message
00:44 - Demo with Ampero Mini
02:42 - Hardware Jam: Mettalicum + Experimental Setup

🔗 Gear Used in this Video:
Mettalicum XOR Synthesizer
Tempest Kick Synthesizer
Korg Monotron Delay
Bastl Instruments Bestie
Hotone Ampero Mini
MyVolts CandyCords

✌️ I’m Sid Rockett, a designer and explorer of experimental synthesizers and custom noise-machines.

From boutique pocket synths to DIY Eurorack builds, this channel is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of compact hardware. Join me as we navigate through industrial soundscapes, deep cinematic reverbs, and the infinite feedback of outer-space delays.

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Tycho "Anotherwave" Korg Monopoly Patch

video upload by the nightwater

"Tycho posted a short video of him playing a synth part on the Korg Monopoly from his track 'Anotherwave' and I thought it would be cool to match his settings and just see what it sounded like. Hes probably playing through tons of pedals and plugins so I don't know how close this is to his final sound but still a cool tone regardless."

Bandcamp: https://thenightwater.bandcamp.com/

Subtle Expressions: Squarp Instruments Hapax Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"With recently obtaining the Squarp Instruments Hapax to act as my main standalone sequencer, I've been diving deep into all the functions it offers. This is the first track I've made putting together a number of items such as automation, assign controls, creative MIDI effects (register, arpoly, etc.), BPM elasticity, and adjustable start/stop loop lengths. I've added notes in the video explaining some key points for the track and additional equipment used, but below is a more detailed list of the sound sources:

Korg Arp 2600 M
Novation Peak
Novation Bass Station II
Korg Opsix
Sequential OB-6 Desktop
Elektron Digitakt II
Befaco Oneiroi
Soma Lyra-8, Erica Synths Black 3109 VCF/VCA, Qu-Bit Mojave
Make Noise STO + Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder, Make Noise QPAS, Intellijel Sealegs
Moog Mother 32, Ritual Electronics Miasma (Erica Synths Black Polivoks VCF in feedback loop), Erica Synths Blackhole DSP2"

Korg Kronos X 88 SN 101459

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"This Kronos is the perfect tool for live and studio use, with a 16 track sequencer, 9 sound engines and vector synthesis, what more could you ask for? Comes with gator soft case."

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Korg Trinity V3 61-Key 32-Voice Polyphonic Workstation SN 000232

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"It's a little rough around the edges (or display panel rather), but it's still chugging along. This Korg is still the classic workstation it always was. This guy has plenty of expandability, and some classic Korg sounds that hold up excellently today."

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Korg Electribe EMX 1 - Techno weapon - Demo and Review

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Can a groovebox from 2003 really carry an entire live techno, House or Electro set? After watching my mate Beau Beaumont play a whole gig out of a single Korg Electribe, I had to find out for myself. In this video I dig into the EMX-1 (the blue, synth-based Electribe) — the sounds, the synth engine, the effects, and the performance tricks that let you play a full live set from one little groovebox. Stick around to the end for a 15-minute live set demo recorded in one take.

The Korg Electribe EMX-1 and its sample-based sibling the ESX-1 came out over 20 years ago, but they've quietly become cult live-performance machines. 9 drum parts, 5 synth parts, 16 oscillator types, 256 patterns per song, 3 chainable effects, motion sequencing, and a pair of glowing valves for warmth and grit. By the end you'll know exactly what it does, what it can't do, and how to actually gig with one.

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The older Electribes use SmartMedia cards; this newer revision takes SD cards — handier and worth paying a little extra for. Check which one you're getting before you buy.

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The whole reason this video exists. Amazing live performances and DJ sets:
👉 / beausoundart"

Energy Field by Reductionist

via Nick Wilson of Clan Analogue: "I'm touching base about a new release from Australian electronic music collective Clan Analogue by the Melbourne artist Reductionist. I thought it might be of interest to you as a release made entirely with cheap Korg gear, specifically the Monotron, Monotron Duo and Volca Modular.

The release is a two-track single called 'Energy Field'."

From BandCamp:

[before the Big Bang and the beginning of time…]

"There was no matter. All that existed was space/time and energy. An ocean of energy, almost still but gently rippling. A near still ocean of energy filling the void." Brian Cox, Universe (BBC, 2021)

Reductionist explores the wavefolding of time and space using battery-powered technologies and microvirtuosic technique with the debut release Energy Field.

Reductionist utilises the humblest of ephemeral technologies, including battery-powered micro-instruments, forgotten music tech products, and cheap effect pedals, to express through sound the vastest concepts that we, as humans, can attempt to comprehend.

The title track is inspired by the idea of an immeasurable energy field, theorised to have existed before the Big Bang, with the entire Universe lying dormant, waiting to emerge into existence…

The new single also includes the extended companion piece “Energy Field Refolding”. Could the Universe refold into itself as an energy field once again? Humans are attracted to the idea of rebirth - perhaps we need to imagine that existence will always continue in some form.

Reductionist is the solo project for electronic music artist Nick Wilson, whose previous work has included Random Acts of Elevator Music, Darrow, Tiatto, City Frequencies and Continuum. Nick has also been the Label Manager for Australia’s longest-running electronic music collective Clan Analogue over the last twenty years. In 2025 Reductionist and multimedia artist Aday collaborated on the MacroVerse collaborative performances at the Abbotsford Convent, which were nominated for the Best In Music category at the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Awards.

“Energy Field” is the first track to be released from the forthcoming Reductionist album MacroVerse. Prepare for existence and experience Energy Field.

released June 9, 2026

You can find addtional details on the release at Clan Analogue.

[FREE] 10 Atmo Presets – Korg Minilogue XD | Sound Demo (No Talking)

video upload by Mr. Card Synths

"[FREE] 10 Atmo Presets – Korg Minilogue XD | Sound Demo (No Talking) – download a free pack of 10 atmospheric presets for the Korg Minilogue XD, including lush evolving pads, airy digital-analog textures, wide soundscapes, and subtle motion sounds. Perfect for ambient, electronic, synthwave, and cinematic productions. This demo showcases all 10 sounds in action — no talking, just the pure hybrid character of the Minilogue XD.

👉 Download the FREE preset pack here: https://mrcardsynths.com/product/korg..."

Asking manufacturers what nobody knows about their synths

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Want some random synth facts? At London Synth & Pedal Expo, I asked Music Thing, Korg, ASM, Arturia, Genki, Elektron, Embodme and ALM Busycircuits - what does nobody know about your machine? 👀"

00:00 - Today's Video
00:13 - Tom Whitwell doesn't know how the slopes work
00:48 - Korg Minilogue's Hidden Arcade Game
01:16 - Leviasynth's Ergonomic Notch
01:46 - Keystep 37's Sneaky LFOs
02:04 - RYK's Hidden Defender Game
03:05 - KATLA's Audio Replacement Trick
04:03 - Elektron's Octatrack Fails
04:49 - Erae Touch's Secret Sequencer
05:22 - ALM's Many Easter Eggs

Quarta Multi-Effect Plugin for KORG NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

video upload by Sinevibes

Playlist:

1. Quarta & Cache for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad
2. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – randomization modes (w. Elektron model:samples)
3. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – 4× animated effects (w. Elektron Analog Four mkII)
4. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – 8× effect types (w. Roland SP-404 mkII)

"Quarta is an interactive multi-effect plugin for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. Designed and developed by Sinevibes. Product page: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgquarta/"

SPECIFICATIONS

Up to four separate stereo effects, activated via four zones on the XY pad

10 effect algorithms selectable per each XY pad zone: Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, Peaking, Phaser, Comb Positive, Comb Negative, Frequency Shifter, Resampler

Individual parameter mapping per each effect type, ensuring perfectly musical results

Multiple parameter modes selectable per each XY pad zone: fixed, random, X or Y axis, plus tempo-synchronized animation

High-resolution parameter filtering and fade envelopes, silent plugin initialization

phase8 | Discover Acoustic Synthesis

video upload by KORG

"Discover phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer built on KORG’s Acoustic Synthesis technology.

Using physically vibrating steel resonators paired with electronic control, phase8 responds to touch, acoustic feedback, and real-time interaction. Designed for exploration, it invites musicians to discover new sounds through physical interaction, performance, and the world around them."

They unbox and play a NEW Korg PS3300

video upload by Noisegate

"We managed to get our hands on a Korg PS3300. The only rational thing to do was to take it for a spin..."

Modular Synth & Dave Smith Tempest

video upload by the nightwater

"Fun jam starting with my modular using the Qu-Bit Bloom to sequence Surface. Some additional sounds from the Roland Juno 60 and the Korg Monopoly. Drums are the Dave Smith Tempest. Bass is the Moog Mother 32. Effects from the GFI Specular Tempus, Strymon Bigsky Reverb, & the Hologram Microcosm.

Please check out my music here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43pG4...
Apple: / the-nightwater
Soundcloud: / thenightwater
Bandcamp: https://thenightwater.bandcamp.com/"

Access Virus A - "Modular Animations" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"Welcome to the most vintage sounding famous red synthesizer - Access Virus A!

Soundset working with all Virus models including Osirus & Ostirus
Note that presets will sounds a bit different due dufferent architecture
between models.

The most fat & tactile sounds among all Viruses.

And our soundset "Modular Animations" with 50 organic presets!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/access-vir...

This soundset working with VIRUS A,B,C, Osirus & Ostirus and based on previously released “Cinematica” minus reverb & unison options cause there are
no reverb in Virus A.

This unique soundset – contains 50 unique sounds:

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Korg EX-800 Programmable Polyphonic Synthe Module

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MARS Vacuum-Tube Synthesizer: The Most Aggressive Modern Synth I've Ever Tested

video upload by Vulture Culture

0:00 Intro Jam
2:17 Mono Mode & Basic Oscillator Shapes
4:16 The Vacuum Tube Filter
7:49 Duo Mode / Polivoks-Style Duophony
8:47 Poly 1 Mode / Korg Mono/Poly Behavior
10:47 Ensemble Mode & Supersaw Sounds
14:14 LFO Shapes, Retrigger & One-Shot Mode
17:31 Sample & Hold Filter Modulation
20:16 FM Synthesis Overview
29:00 Pros & Cons
37:43 Closing Thoughts

"What happens when you build a vacuum tube-based hybrid synthesizer in a Soviet space lab and send it back from the future? Today we’re demoing, reviewing, and explaining MARS from Eternal Engine Electronic Musical Instruments — one of the strangest, most beautiful, and most aggressive modern synthesizers I’ve ever played.

MARS is often described as a four-voice polyphonic tube synthesizer, but architecturally it’s more accurately a paraphonic synthesizer. The four digital oscillator voices can be played across multiple notes, but they all share the same tube-based filter and vactrol-based amplifier. That puts MARS more in the tradition of instruments like the Korg Mono/Poly and Formanta Polivoks than a conventional analog polysynth.

In this video, I walk through the full architecture of the Eternal Engine MARS: the digital oscillator section, mono / duo / poly voice modes, pulse-width modulation, ensemble mode, FM synthesis, modulation matrix, envelopes, LFO, sample & hold, the gorgeous Nixie lamp interface, the resonant vacuum tube filter, and the asymmetric tube overdrive that gives this synth its raw, snarling character.

This is not a safe, polite, modern analog synth. MARS is boutique, unusual, heavy, beautifully built, and absolutely vicious when pushed. The tube filter and drive section give it a sound that feels alive in a way most modern synthesizers don’t — somewhere between vintage analog synth, industrial bass machine, experimental sound design box, and Soviet sci-fi artifact.

If you’re into industrial music, EBM, darkwave, synthwave, experimental electronic music, vintage synthesizers, boutique synths, tube distortion, paraphonic synthesis, analog filters, FM basses, PWM pads, or Polivoks-style aggression, MARS is worth hearing.

I also talk through who I think this synth is actually for — and who should probably pass on it. Because while I absolutely adore the sound, MARS is not a cheap “do everything” synth, and it’s not trying to compete with mass-market analog polysynths. It’s a character instrument. A monster. A special machine for people who want something truly different."

GliGli - Firefly

video upload by GliGli SFXTeam

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Vintage synthesizers: Korg Mono/Poly, Sequential Prophet 600, Sequential MultiTrak.
Neo-analog synthesizers: Behringer Mini D, Korg minilogue."

Korg opsix "Materials" Sound Pack: Presets for contemporary electronic music and film scoring.

video upload by Limbic Bits and KORG

"For this Opsix sound pack, I've had the honor of teaming up with Korg. Materials is an Opsix sound pack focused on contemporary electronic music and film scoring.

It features 32 new presets with a strong emphasis on pads, ranging from warm, subtle background atmospheres to ice-cold FM textures perfect for transitions. You'll also get a selection of evolving arpeggios, powerful basses, and complex lead sounds. With musicians in mind, each preset includes carefully tailored assignments for aftertouch, the mod wheel, and velocity.

"Materials" for Korg opsix: https://korg.shop/sound-libraries/ops..."

Korg miniKORG 700S - 5 Minutes with a 1970's classic

video upload by sonicstate

"Our intrepid synth whisperer Chris from (@booelectric ) Battery Operated Orchestra gets his hands briefly on an original vintage Korg miniKORG 700S from the 1970's, and proceeds to coax a bit of magic from it's 50-year old 700s circuits.
Used extensively by Human League for 'Reproduction', Daniel Miller for "Warm Leatherette" by The Normal, Kitaro for his ambient works, and The Cure in 'Seventeen Seconds' and 'Faith', it's a bit of a cult classic."

Korg Trinity Plus Music Workstation SN 005137

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