BEAT GEMS - the new book on drum machines...

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"Soon to launch on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

BEAT GEMS is a premium hardcover book from Bjooks that explores this remarkable history through rare and iconic machines, vivid photography, artist stories, technical insight, and the people who turned boxes of circuits into culture. The book explores more than six decades of electronic music history through the drum machines that changed the way music is made, recorded, and performed.

An inspiring and visually rich book for anyone interested in music technology, design, rhythm, and recording culture, this comprehensive work follows the evolution of drum machines from early experiments and preset rhythm companions to programmable icons, studio powerhouses, genre-defining classics, and the hardware revival of recent decades. The project structure already maps that story across eight major stages – from invention and standardization to creative misuse, programmability, studio control, genre definition, and rebirth.

The book presents comprehensive research, writing, editing, photography, and visual development by author Oli Freke and editor Kim Bjørn.

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Windmill (Modular)

video upload by Dylan B.

"Quad Creek DIY Kits are back in stock!
Info and schematics on the 9V rack can be found here:
https://loess-labs.net/inst/modular/

Gear used:
Quad Creek
Double Knot
DIY 9V Modular
Wingie2
Korg SQ-1
DIY stereo mixer w/EQ
UCA222 Audio Interface"

Korg Modwave MK1 Wavetable Keyboard Synthesizer

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Native Instruments Introduces Komplete 26

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"Get everything you need to take your music from first idea to finished master, including instruments, effects, and sounds trusted by the pros. Komplete 26 gives you synths, sampled instruments, drums, sound design tools, and studio effects – all in one complete music production bundle.

Whether you're composing, producing, or designing sound, Komplete gives you the tools to follow your ideas wherever they lead."

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 05, 2026 – Native Instruments today released Komplete 26 — everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track. With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it's the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Trusted by the producers behind the records you know Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It's the instrument collection behind some of the most iconic tracks you know, and the ones you're about to make.

"I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I'm writing or tweaking, it's a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished." — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth)

“Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke)

"Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times." — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)

New additions: sounds for every style and stage Newly added is the legendary semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, known for its evolving, otherworldly tones. Also included are Noire and Claire – sampled from rare grand pianos – and the ethereal vocal soundscapes of Moments: Vocal Clouds.

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Korg Microkorg2 Synthesizer Sound Design All In The Eyes Blade Runner style music

video upload by James Dyson

"Korg Microkorg2 , custom presets and Looper, played over the top Live.
I've just started doing some sound design/presets for the Synth and thought I would give the Looper a blast.

Great little Synth this totally underrated/used.

Music James Dyson
Clip from the opening credits to Blade Runner"

Korg Microkorg SN 180667 w/ Original Box, Microphone & AC Adapter

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Geist Maschine OST | Forever A Kid | Theme of Oro | Monomachine, Machinedrum, Microkorg, A4 Jam

video upload by buromaschinen

"Having fun creating some tracks for my three books series Geist Maschine.

More info about Geist Maschine can be found here:
https://www.lrnz.it/geist-maschine-01
https://baopublishing.it/prodotti/gei...

French edition:
https://www.editions-ruedesevres.fr/G...

Elektron Monomachine SFX-60 MKII+: main synth and sequencer
Elektron Machinedrum SPS1-UW MKII+: percussions
Elektron Analog4: pads and power bass
Korg Microkorg: additional organ pads
Strymon BigSky: reverb on monomachine channels EF
Analog Heat: Saturation/EQ/compressor, head of chain in the master track

Mixed and mastered with Softube Console1, SSL4000 on individual channels, Weiss Gambit at the end of the master track fx chain.

You can find my music at http://buromaschinen.bandcamp.com

Buromaschinen is part of the Distant Future Association, distantfuture.bandcamp.com"

Mitchell Sigman - Memory

video upload by celebutante

"From Mitchell Sigman's 2026 record, 'Memory Banks'
Available for streaming/purchase here: https://linktr.ee/mitchellsigmanmusic"

Some additional notes on the release from Mitchell:

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Synth Stuff Ep. 91 - Novation Ultranova

video upload by tritonrecordings

"The Novation Ultranova is one underrated synth. On one hand, they're kind of "old news," but they are cheap, and full of great sounds. The overall sound of the Ultranova reminds me of something like the Korg Radias, but these fetch much lower prices than the Radias does. Editing sounds is fairly intuitive despite the interface. Definitely worth checking out if you come across one. I use one in my live rig, since it's something easy to replace if needed, it weighs nothing, and there are plenty of them out there."

The early 90s Genesis Sound with Roland JD-800 & Korg Wavestation Synthesizers

video upload by RetroSound

"Experience the early 90s sound by Genesis’ “Hold On My Heart,” from the album We Can’t Dance (1992) recreated using two of the most powerful synths of the era:

The Roland JD-800 and Korg Wavestation.
Drums: Roland TR-808

This video dives into lush digital textures, warm pads, and expressive atmospheric layers that defined a generation of pop and progressive rock. From shimmering soundscapes to evolving cinematic tones, you’ll hear the unique character of these classic synths—known for their rich sound design capabilities and emotional depth.

Whether you're a fan of vintage gear, a producer chasing that authentic retro sound, or a Genesis enthusiast, this performance captures the essence of timeless synth artistry."

Granulation

video upload by Ebotronix

Waldorf Iridium, Protein,
Endorphines Evil Pet,
Roland Aira S1,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Torso S4,
Eventide H 90,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled with Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
Keith McMillen K-Board MIDI-Controller Galaxy, Midi Expander,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Korg Nano Control,
Eb Minor Scale,
29.04.2026
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Korg Electribe S MKII w/ SM Reader

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Korg Monotribe Analog Synthesizer SN 020566

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"Korg Monotribe Ribbon Station with cv gate expander in excellent condition. Tested and confirmed to fully function. Includes original box and manual. This unit is battery powered and does not include a power supply."

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Zero: DAWless Workflow - Roland CR-78 + Korg Phase 8

video upload by Drift DJ Industries

"See Zero at Superbooth Berlin 2026!

Check out Zero's DAWless sketchbook-style workflow. Bring your DAWless recording setup anywhere, and use Zero to play, record and manipulate audio anytime inspiration strikes.

Watch Zero doing some recording, some beatgrid syncing, and some PPQN clock output, mixing with a Roland CR-78, the Korg Phase 8, Roland P-6, Noise Engineering's Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Intelijel Steppy, and Doepfer Wasp.

Presale Now: https://shop.driftdj.com

More info on our site: https://driftdj.com"

Korg Arp 2600 Lawnmower Patch (the Original)

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SWAYED - "Ambient Analog Fm Patches" 64 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"FM Synthesis is Back!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/swayed-amb...

The SY series synths are very complex and organic sounding.

And now we are having virtual emulator of this wonderful SY77 machine -SWAYED https://strydeaudio.com/swayed as a plugin for PC&MAC.

Introducing unique 64 patches for older brothers for SWAYED

Made by Nick Klimenko, author of WS Universe pack for Korg Wavestation & Organica pack for Waldorf Blofeld in collaboration with Loki (Ivan Vasiliev)

Here you will find:

Lush & complex ambient pads, swells, drones, textures.
Great strings from JP, JX, Juno series (emulations)
Very organic solo leads with dedicated expressively
Beautiful FM bells, plucks, complex structures
Powerful FM basses combined with advanced AWM osc's
Our great "Alive" patch created specially for this series

All patches working with MW + Aftertouch.
Also working with TG77 & SY77."

SynthFest France 2026 Presentations

video uploads by SynthFest France

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Playlist:

1. Sequential Fourm - Chris Calcutt | SynthFest France 2026
2. Oberheim TEO-5 - Chris Calcutt | SynthFest France 2026
3. Fred'S Lab Manatee | SynthFest France 2026
4. Morphor Echon 6 | SynthFest France 2026
5. SynthR | SynthFest France 2026
6. Kodamo Mask1 EX MK2 - Cutting Edge | SynthFest France 2026
7. Kiviak Instruments WoFi | SynthFest France 2026
8. Korg Kronos 3 - Michel Deuchst - Kurt Ader - Michael Geyre | SynthFest France 2026
9. Yamaha MODX M8 - Cyril Colom - Didier Davidas | SynthFest France 2026
10. Larix Elektro | SynthFest France 2026
11. PPG Modulars - Liquid Sky Eurorack case - Paulee Alex Box | SynthFest France 2026
12. SynTesla 5U Systems first demo | SynthFest France 2026
13. XOR Electronics NerdSEQ | SynthFest France 2026
14. Theresyn - Cynthia Caubisens - Nori Ubukata | SynthFest France 2026
15. Roland TR-1000 | SynthFest France 2026
16. Eowave Portail & Redondance | SynthFest France 2026
17. Embodme Erae 2 | SynthFest France 2026
18. FCPRO.Audio Mixthesizer - Matrix - Sumpressor | SynthFest France 2026
19. ACE Studio 2.0 - AI | SynthFest France 2026
20. BEATSURFING | SynthFest France 2026
21. BLEASS | SynthFest France 2026
22. Heritage Modular - Heritage Synthesizers - Live coding | SynthFest France 2026
23. Bitwig Studio & Bitwig Connect | SynthFest France 2026

Best Ambient Synth Shootout #150: Modal Skulpt - Song 2

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the second, quite relaxing recording with the Modal Skulpt. It is a unique sounding, little 4-voice polyphonic virtual analogue synthesizer. The size of the Modal Skulpt is somewhere between the Korg Volca and the Sonicware Liven.

I used for the recording the following FX pedals: Boss Slicer SL-2, Hologram Microcosm, Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

Korg MS2000R Virtual Analog Rackmount Synthesizer SN 007137

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KORG volca beats (2022.04.02) from X〜Sweet and lovely sounds from a tiny box〜

video upload by Suzuki Ryo

"2022年4月の記録。
小さな筐体から鳴る、どこか愛らしくて可愛い音。
主張しすぎることのない、日々に溶け込むような「さりげない音楽」をアーカイブとして残します。

Recorded in April 2022.
Sweet and lovely sounds from a tiny box.
Archiving this "subtle music" that softly settles into the rhythm of everyday life.

#volcabeats #korgvolca #drummachine #dawless #synthesizer #lofi #ambient #minimalism"