Free Yamaha DX100 Editor Librarian | Web MIDI Patch Manager

video upload by Ian Dixon

"In this video I demonstrate my free web-based Yamaha DX100 editor librarian, which should also work with the Yamaha DX27. It runs locally in your browser using Web MIDI, so your patch data stays on your own machine.

The editor can read the internal voices from the DX100, show the selected patch in real time, edit algorithms, feedback, LFO settings, pitch bend, operator levels, envelopes and frequency settings, and then send edited patches back to the synth. I also show the librarian side, including saving and loading SysEx libraries so you can build up a bigger DX100 patch collection.

https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/TDL...

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and DX100 / DX27 compatibility
00:31 Web MIDI setup and reading voices
01:01 Real-time editor overview
01:34 Operators, carriers, modulators and envelopes
02:02 Velocity sensitivity and live parameter changes
02:32 Randomize and taming new patches
03:32 Editing and renaming a patch
04:01 Downloading and storing the patch
04:25 Saving the DX100 library
04:48 Loading SysEx and building larger libraries
05:15 Sending patches back to the DX100
05:45 More synth editors and wrap-up"

SynBe - Inspired by 1975 Japanese Synth Bass (demo)

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"This series' first synthesizer simulation is of a rare Japanese-made bass synthesizer.
This synthesizer possesses features rarely seen in modern synthesizers, such as a unique traveler and simplified oscillator sources.
We has poured its passion for this hard-to-find synthesizer into this simulation software.

Features
・Monophonic synthesizer architecture
・Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
・4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
・Classic Traveler filter
・Twelve factory presets
・Full MIDI CC control
・Separate modern modification section

Available for macOS (AUv2 / VST3) and Windows (VST3).
https://hugelton.itch.io/synbe"



SynBe is a monophonic bass synthesizer inspired by a 1975 Japanese Synth Bass.

I had wanted one for a long time, but finding one is difficult. Rather than wait for the right unit to appear, I started with what was still available: surviving technical documentation, published circuit information, material from related instruments, and other technical references.

Some sections are well documented. Others are incomplete. Where the original circuit cannot be fully determined, SynBe uses the available evidence, related designs, conventional modelling techniques, and listening tests.

Features

Monophonic synthesizer architecture
Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
Classic Traveler filter
Twelve factory presets
Full MIDI CC control
Separate modern modification section
2x internal oversampling
Versioned DSP kernel
Special nice & great graphics by ME!
Archaeology

Most of my previous reconstruction projects started with an instrument sitting in front of me.

SynBe did not.

The reconstruction began with surviving technical documentation and circuit information. I also studied material from contemporary and related instruments where the available information was incomplete.

The signal path was reconstructed section by section, from the oscillator and waveform circuitry through the Traveler filter and VCA.

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cyma forma/RND synth & Torso Electronics/S-4 Atmospheric Breaks erformance

video upload by 宮地楽器RPM シンセサイザーコーナー (旧Wurly's!)

"I tried combining the cyma forma RND synth with the Torso S-4!
All the synth sounds come from the RND, and the drums are played through the S-4.

By feeding the RND’s sound into the S-4 and applying granular effects in real time, the phrases sound even more dazzling!
It’s also convenient that I can power the RND directly from the S-4 via USB and sync MIDI between them!"

Sequential Fourm factory preset demo Bank 1

video upload by theover2

"I'm playing my new Sequential Fourm analog synthesizer, recorded the video with a Samsung S24 Ultra in HDR/10bit 4K 60Fps, recorded the analog output of the synthesizer with my Yamaha MG16 XU mixer/AD/DA converter, recording with the "pw" (PipeWire) tools on Fedora 44 (Linux) . Then I loaded the results in Davinci Studio (on the same Fedora 44 machine), aligned the tracks, and saved in HDR format for Youtube.

All the music is played by me on that synthesizer, live. No Midi, no edits, no effects, and no other sounds sources."

Electric Cow EC909 - TR-909 drum machine / TB-303 synth for Atari STE/TT/Falcon

- demo & sample pack video upload by ako

"Quick look at the Electric Cow EC909 drum machine / soft synth for Atari ST/TT/ Falcon and a sample pack made from it's TR-909 sounds. It's a combined TR-909 and TB-303 emulator in one programme (a lot like Steinberg / Propellerheads's ReBirth) which is neat and features PCM samples from a TR909 for the drums (also neat) which can be edited in terms of pitch and attack. My understanding is their wares were more aimed at the falcon but will run on STEs and TTs given that this was released in 1998. EC909 can create single‑bar patterns (in real time on the Falcon), and then export them as AIFF or AVR (Both 8‑ or 16‑bit formats, mono or stereo). The program can also generate a MIDI File from your pattern. MIDI triggering for drums is also possible. The manual, which is still online, contains instructions for loading your own samples into to replace the stock 909 samples using the included CandiKit program, very cool! this lags noticeably on the STE, but still works well enough to play back the drum sounds for sampling.

EC909 sample pack (both raw and processed with noise reduction):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Download the programme from Electric Cow's archive here: https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...

EC909 manual here:
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...

Chapters:
00:00 - background info, compatability, bundled software
01:29 - quick look at the TB-303 emulator (surprisingly ok!)
01:54 - latency
01:59 - TR-909 drum machine overview and basic features and verisons
04:25 - All basic sounds
05:15 - tuning / pitching samples
06:03 - editing the attack of the sound
08:17 - what's in the smaple kit
09:13 - triggering via MIDI, issues with voiving, latency etc.
13:31 - 1 min sound demo using the drums sampled into ableton"

Hack 5.0 | Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø + Evoke

video upload by Sonic Cartography

"What would happen if you connected the MIDI out to the MIDI in of the same synth (a Sonicware Liven, in this case)? Or created a MIDI loop between two synths / Livens? That's what I set out to answer in this video with the Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø and Evoke, and I discovered a whole bunch of tricks and possibilities along the way. Over on my Patreon, I have also released an accompanying set of 26 presets (13 for the Ambient, 13 for the Evoke): / sonicware-liven-166832092

Warning: I did experience a couple of freezes while experimenting with this setup. I don't think there's any risk beyond that, but I'm not 1000% sure about that, and a freeze in and of itself can be aggravating if you haven't saved your work, so please bear all that in mind. A couple more notes below, after the table of contents.

A big thank you to my Patreon super supporters, Maria and Tomasz, and all the other supporters of the channel who made this video possible. Like other videos I make, this video started to be released on my Patreon a little while ago, before being made public on here, so if you'd like early-access to future videos, please consider joining!"

Table of Contents
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - The Setup
3:30 - Creating a Multitimbral Synth
6:19 - Creating an Arp Sequencer (the Basic Way)
8:11 - The More Advanced Way

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Building a Noisferatu from schematic. Show-and-tell with brief demo

video upload by MIDI IN

"I've built a Noisferatu. I'm not really sure whether noise machines are my bag but I wasn't expecting some of the more melodic possibilities and I've found it way more addictive and enjoyable than I expected.

Hack Modular breadboard:
https://www.tindie.com/products/hackm...
Rob's Noisferatu kit:
https://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/scaepe-n...
Rob's own site:
https://www.robertheel.com/++/
My stuff:
https://peacockmedia.software/hardwar..."

See the announcement post for Noisferatu here.

Gamma Mini Synthesizer: Nostalgia preinstalled

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

This is the Gamma Mini Synth by this.is.Noise inc. ( https://thisisnoiseinc.com/pages/gamma ). A fun little synth for playing chords and melodies. This video should give you an idea what to expect. Table of contents:

00:00 demo 1
00:25 hello, what's this?
00:42 in the box
01:11 the idea
02:14 chords and melodies
03:28 demo 2
03:53 synth engine + scale selection
08:02 demo 3
08:33 the looper
09:56 recording a loop (demo 4)
11:34 some observations
12:07 demo 5
12:31 MIDI
12:45 hidden functions
15:01 virtual pet
15:32 conclusion - state of the firmware

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

Dawless Jam: Groovesizer Mynah x M-Vave FM-1

video upload by MoShang

"Here's a jam I recorded with the M-Vave FM-1 being driven by a Groovesizer Mynah sampler. The Mynah is playing drums and loops, and MIDI from the Mynah is triggering the arpeggios on the FM-1. I did this in one take, playing sustained lines over the arpeggios on the FM-1. I used the stock patches (020 SYN PAD 5 and 019 SYN LEAN 5). I couldn't find a good way to automate the patch changes, so I picked these adjacent patches and switched by hand."

Espen Kraft's Roland Alpha Juno-2 editor & librarian | Free to download!

video upload by Espen Kraft

"My sound patches for the Roland Alpha Juno here: https://espenkraft.com
Get the editor for free at my web shop here: https://espenkraft.com/b/VnqI9

Roland Alpha Juno-2 patch editor and librarian — it runs in your web browser.
A tool I built to edit and organise sounds on the Alpha Juno-2.
It might work on your Alpha Juno-1 and MKS-50 as well, but it has not been tested.

Tweak every parameter on screen, pull single patches or whole banks off the synth, back them up as sysex files, or load sysex files from your computer and into the hardware.

It runs in a web browser (Chrome or Edge — not Firefox or Safari) with a MIDI interface connected to the synth. It works on PC and Mac, and under Linux.

It's my personal tool shared for anyone who wants it. Setup instructions come in a short readme with the file, but I offer no support on this. It's shared 'as is'."

Espen Kraft editors

PlantsSystem-KOSMOS-RGB #kosmosrgb #raspberrypi #pico #rgbkeypad

video upload by plantssystem

"KOSMOS is a minimalist generative music instrument that integrates KOSMOS2 (the core of the generation algorithm) and KOSMOS-RGB (visual feedback and control system).

Based on rotation, trajectory, and smooth transitions, the sound continuously changes autonomously.

The exposed electronic circuitry and RGB lighting visualize the generation process happening inside, functioning not as decoration, but as the 'language of the instrument.'

Responding instantly to touch, MIDI, and external synchronization,
small operations change the trajectory and alter the flow of sound,
and the same music never repeats even with the same settings.

KOSMOS is neither a synth nor a sequencer;
it's an instrument that exists as a small generative environment.

A universe just for you, fitting in the palm of your hand."

STUDIO ELECTRONICS OBIE RACK

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"The Studio Electronics Obie Rack is a rare, custom 19-inch rackmount unit containing two vintage Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) units combined with a custom MIDI interface by Studio Electronics.

Key Features

Core Sound: Houses two original 1978 Oberheim SEM analog synth modules for classic, warm analog tones.

MIDI Integration: Upgraded by Studio Electronics with MIDI control (including velocity/dynamics, modulation, and aftertouch).

Front Panel Controls: Includes adjustments for octave range, multi-trigger, MIDI channel, pitch bend, LFO, glide, and volume.

Rear Panel Connections: Features MIDI In/Out/Thru, standard unbalanced mono audio outputs, and an IEC power socket.

Rarity: Estimated at roughly 100 units ever built/modified by Studio Electronics."

Interesting Update via Ersatzplanet in the comments: "Most people don't know but those Obie front panels are also custom made for this unit. Two standard SEMs won't fit side by side in a standard 19" rack. The PCBs will, but the panels are too wide."

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The best groovebox he's ever played | Akai MPC Key 37 G2 live performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer performance using only the MPC Key 37 G2.

To be clear: I bought this synth with my own money, thanks to the support of my Patreon community. So while I recognize that the following praise seems effusive, it's the truth.

I got into hardware through grooveboxes. I started with the Novation Circuit and got more complex from there. The groovebox—sequencer, multiple timbres of synth, drums, samples, and effects—is my happy place. And while many devices have been good, I've never found "the one", that one groovebox that does everything you want it to do. Until now, maybe.

I've played with MPCs quite a bit over the last few years, but this newest generation, and this model in particular, is the one. It's a combination of things: a mature platform with fast loading and workflow; every conceivable sound type I want, from synths to samples to piano; a robust collection of effects, with great reverbs, delays, and ways to mess up a sound; more tracks than I'll ever need for a song; a sequencer without the limitations of 64 or 128 steps; clip launching; simple audio recording in; auto-sampling to capture your own sounds; MIDI in and out via 5-pin DIN and USB; MIDI learn with peripheral MIDI controllers that works flawlessly; USB multi-track audio recording that just works without a hitch; so much more.

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Unboxing and First Impressions — ASM's Leviasynth.

video upload by Noisegate

"The ASM Leviasynth has landed at Noisegate. We first saw it at the ASM booth at NAMM and we've finally got one in the studio — so here's the unboxing, the first patches, and a proper dig through the algorithmic engine, the analog filter, the effects chain and that four-octave ribbon.

▬▬▬ SPECS ▬▬▬
16-voice hybrid (digital oscillators + analog filter)
8 oscillators per voice, 7 synthesis types, 140+ algorithms
4-pole analog low-pass filter with pre-drive + multimode digital filter
61-note Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch keybed, MPE
4-octave pitch ribbon (doubles as a sequencer step controller)
3-track sequencer + arpeggiator
8 macro controls, deep mod matrix
Pre-FX, delay, reverb and post-FX
CV/Gate I/O — assignable mod in/out, pitch, gate, clock
MIDI in/out/thru, USB, expression + sustain, front-facing headphone out
Aluminium chassis

▬▬▬ CHAPTERS ▬▬▬
0:00 Unboxing
0:31 What is the Leviasynth?
1:05 First preset, first play
1:30 Panel tour and layout
2:52 The analog filter and pre-drive
3:43 8 oscillators, 16 voices
5:24 Random patch generation
6:22 Building from an init patch
6:58 Mod matrix: LFO to oscillator feedback
8:17 How the algorithms actually work
9:35 Performance controls and patch browsing
10:41 The four-octave pitch ribbon
12:21 Arpeggiator
12:54 Signal path and effects
14:06 Delay and sync
17:53 The 3-track sequencer
19:22 Ribbon sequencer step mode
19:53 Build quality and I/O
20:30 Final thoughts"

Tonverk OS 1.4.0 - Overbridge, FX Swapping and More!

video upload by umonox

"Today, Elektron has released OS 1.4.0 for the Tonverk - adding Overbridge Multitrack Streaming, FX Swapping and more!

In this Video i show you how Overbridge Multitrack Streaming works at the moment (using Ableton Live) and i give you an Overview of other neat Features that they added in this OS Update."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Overbridge (Initial Multitrack Streaming explained)
07:36 - FX Swapping (How it works, What it's good for)
11:52 - Still no Update for the Subtracks :-(
12:34 - New Track Macros (Keytracking and Velocity)
12:59 - Resampling the Send-Tracks
15:22 - Conlusion (Outro)


Tonverk 1.4.0 OS Upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"Time for a brand new Tonverk OS! 1.4.0 is available to download today, and adds Overbridge multistream functionality, additional options in each track’s modulation setup, pattern transpose, FX order swap, reload parameter page, copy, paste, and clear patterns in-pattern, filter and search in the Presets menu, and a whole load more features, improvements, and fixes."

Addtional details:

"Tonverk continues to grow, and with 1.4.0 it now gets Overbridge multitrack streaming. This new OS also adds more features on top of that, including additional options in each track’s modulation setup, pattern transpose in semitones, FX order swap, reload parameter page, and a whole load more features, improvements, and fixes.

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Cherry Audio Introduces Memorymode 2

video uploads by Cherry Audio

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Memorymode 2 with Tim Shoebridge
2. Cherry Audio | "Memory Flow" by Steve Peglar with Memorymode 2
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2

"Memorymode 2 - Inspired by one of the most iconic polyphonic programmable analog synthesizers of the 1980s: the legendary Memorymoog. This is not just a basic version update; Cherry Audio has completely transformed its highly acclaimed 2021 flagship synthesizer by employing cutting-edge analysis and emulation techniques, resulting in unmatched accuracy and precision. Furthermore, we have significantly expanded its features, firmly establishing Memorymode 2 as the definitive successor to both the original synth and our groundbreaking tribute to it.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/memo...

Memorymode 2 is now available for only $69 at cherryaudio.com and at authorized resellers. Owners of Memorymode version 1 can upgrade to Memorymode 2 at the discounted price of only $39 from the Cherry Audio store at https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles..."

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Memorymode 2 by Cherry Audio: the Memorymoog comes alive again! - CatSynth TV
2. Cherry Audio Memorymode V2 Fantastic Virtual Analog Synthesizer Moog VST - Rik Marston Official
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2 - James Dyson
4. New Synthesizer Cherry Audio MemoryMode V2 - James Dyson Live Stream

Foundation Presets Pack:

"100% of the proceeds from August sales of Foundation go to The Bob Moog Foundation!

Discover an impressive array of sounds with the Foundation Preset Pack for Memorymode 2, available exclusively from Cherry Audio for only $9.99. All proceeds from August 2026 sales of this pack will benefit the ‪@moogfoundation‬, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through education, archives, and the Moogseum.

https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

This massive collection features 275 additional presets, expertly crafted by the select team of sound designers James Dyson, Scott McAuley, and Ger Hughes. These presets fully utilize the innovative features of Memorymode 2, including layers and splits, polyphonic sequencers, the Touch Animator, dual arpeggiators, and the updated effects library. The result is a stunning showcase of additional dynamic sounds and motion for Memorymode 2.

The Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/

Our deepest thanks go to the team of James Dyson (‪@James-Dyson‬), Scott McAuley (‪@scottmcauleysounds‬), and Ger Hughes of CustomSonics (https://customsonics.bandcamp.com/) for the donation of their time and talent to this effort.

This preset pack requires ownership of the Memorymode 2 synthesizer by Cherry Audio. Once you obtain it, the collection will be automatically downloaded and added to your presets."

Update: press release follows:

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Free Korg MS2000 Editor Librarian | Web MIDI Patch Manager

video upload by Ian Dixon

"In this video I demonstrate my free browser-based Web MIDI editor and librarian for the Korg MS2000, built to make it easier to manage patches, audition sounds, load SysEx banks and edit programs in real time.

The MS2000 is a brilliant virtual analogue synth, but managing lots of patches from the front panel can be slow. This editor lets you enable Web MIDI, read the programs from the synth, save and reload larger patch libraries, load compatible MicroKorg SysEx banks, send sounds to the MS2000 without overwriting memory, tweak oscillator, filter, envelope, LFO, effects and motion sequencer settings, and try controlled randomisation for new happy-accident sounds.

https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/TDL...

Chapters:
00:00 Korg MS2000 editor-librarian intro
00:31 Free browser-based Web MIDI tool
00:56 Enabling MIDI and choosing ports
01:08 Reading programs from the MS2000

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Nord Modular Editor: Major Community Update + G2 Preview

video upload by Peter Plugs Patches

"A walkthrough of the new updates on the NordModularEditor website. A big overhaul was done by adding a whole new community layer to the site: share patches, browser other people's patches, like them, etc. Also: a quick preview of the upcoming support for Nord Modular G2 synths.

#nordmodular #clavia #nordmodularg1 #nordmodularg2

nordmodulareditor.com

00:00 Intro
00:42 Community layer
01:33 Profile page
01:57 Patch detail page
02:14 Homepage

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MPEdie — Free MPE Controller for iOS | Full Walkthrough & Tutorial

video upload by Diego Capoccitti

"MPEdie is a free MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller app for iOS. In this walkthrough I'll show you the main features and how to use them — perfect both as a demo and as a quick tutorial to get started.

Download it for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mpedie-...

MPEdie turns your iPhone or iPad into an expressive MPE controller, letting you play with per-note pitch bend, glide, and other expressive gestures that follow the geometry of the keyboard — just like a real MPE instrument.

If you're into MPE synths, expressive MIDI controllers, or just want a free, easy way to add expression to your playing on iOS, give MPEdie a try.

#MPE #MIDI #iOSMusic #MusicProduction

Free to download — no subscription required."

SUPER 606 - DRUM MACHINE | iPhone/iPad

video upload by MATTHEW FECHER

Super 606 by AudioKit Pro | Drum Machine Presets Demo & Walkthrough

video upload by Moby Pixel

"Today we are taking a look at Super 606 by AudioKit Pro for iOS inspired by the legendary Roland 606 drum machine. It has been a while since AudioKit released a drum centric app and this one might just be the droids you are looking for. In this video, I’ll give a quick walkthrough of the app and demo a bunch of presets.

Chapters:
0:00 Super 606 Intro
1:15 Sound Editing
2:58 Presets Demo

Thanks for watching!
Nick C.
Moby Pixel"



Inspired by classic hardware. *Roland Cloud and TR-606 are trademarks of Roland Corporation. SUPER 606 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation.

SUPER 606 features SYNTH generated drums. Give your music movement, character, and life.

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