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Thursday, July 02, 2026
Arturia Pigments 50 Experimental Presets+Patterns Sound Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
⚙️ Rusted Chaos is a bank of 50 presets + sequences for Arturia Pigments. The soundset's primary goal is to combine atmospheric and harsh, metallic sound. Inspiration came from natural phenomena and fossils, as well as mechanical sounds.
👁️🗨️ This experiment helped achieve harmonious chaos & strange sound. The presets offer various moods and colors: bright and soft, mild and aggressive, warm and cold, clean and noisy, melodic and FX-like.
📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/pigm...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).
This diversity expands their application possibilities; they can be used in sound design, cinematic music, Ambient, and in a wide variety of dance genres: Techno, IDM, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Trance, Jungle, Experimental and more.
🎛️ Each preset features 4 Macros and Modwheel control, making it easy to shape the timbre and adjust key parameters.
The macros can transform the timbre, control noise level and distortion, add movement. You can control them via a MIDI controller or automate them in your DAW.
🎚️ The Modwheel makes the timbre brighter, while velocity affects both volume and brightness.
💡 Compatible with Pigments, Analog Lab, AstroLab.
Make sure you are using the latest software/firmware version.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths
Superbooth 2026 - Dada Machines - EveryDiv
video upload by Stromkult
"At Superbooth 2026, we stumbled upon Nicolas Bougaïeff demonstrating a new module created in collaboration with Dada Machines and Jelle Akkermann. The module is called EveryDiv (short for 'Every Division and Duration'). It brings polytemporal clock generation to the Eurorack format by calculating and generating additional clocks derived from a main clock, paving the way for complex yet quantized polyrhythmic operations."
via Dada Machines
Every Division and Duration is a polytemporal instrument in 12HP Eurorack format.
Play with six different, musically connected tempi.
Create tuplets in realtime via grid MIDI controller.
Time itself as an expressive musical parameter.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: dadamachines, eurorack, New Modules, News, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: dadamachines, eurorack, New Modules, News, Superbooth
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
RND synth - live session with Oda Fiasco Bravo
video upload by cyma forma
"meet our friend, collaborator and artist Oda Fiasco Bravo (@carnavaletmascarade).
for this live session in our workshop, the Digitakt is sending 4 different midi sequences to RND synth (acting as 4 parallel synths), while also playing pre-recorded samples of it.
the model:cycles is sending a midi clock to both the RND synth and the Digitakt while playing its own patterns.
this allows for a lot of layering and complex melodies, as well as additional fx."
MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Midiconatroller for Moog® Matriarch™ Globals
video uploads by Stereoping
Playlist:
1. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Midicontroller for Moog® Matriarch™ Globals
Release trailer for the MATRIA GLOBALESSA, a Stereoping Midicontroller for direct access to the global parameters of the Moog® Matriarch™ Synthesizer
2. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - features and editing demo
This video demonstrates real life usage of the MATRIA GLOBALESSA with the Moog® Matriarch™. No music here, sound starting at about 1:443. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Getting the DIY kit together
0:07 connections and communication
0:42 power supply system and energy saving sleep mode
1:22 parameter organization and editing of various parameters like pitchbend range, OSC frequency range, pitch variance, noise cutoff, delay brightness
4:40 Arpeggiator pots
5:45 round robin fun
Step-by-step video showing how to assemble the MATRIA GLOBALESSA DIY kit
Complete DIY kit for a "MATRIA GLOBALESSA" MIDI controller.
This controller allows for the direct editing of global parameters on the Moog® Matriarch™.
This is the colorful version of the controller; for the Dark Matriarch™, we offer the black/red sister product, PREFS MISTRESS.
The photos show the assembled unit. The product is supplied as a DIY kit; you must assemble it yourself. Please watch the assembly video and consult the assembly instructions.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, STEREOPING
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, STEREOPING
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Skrillex - KYOTO // Launchpad Cover
video upload by Kaskobi
"Some stats:
Successful attempt achieved after 7h35m of recording, then saving & deleting 784GB of mostly unusable footage. This is the first ever Launchpad Project to make use of my new plugin, Resonator 4. More info coming soon to kaskobi.com
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-- Important note regarding the audio used in this performance video --
All audio displayed in this video is controlled by the Launchpad. Everything you see can be independently verified against the downloadable project file to ensure a legitimate performance. The video shows a rendered version of the MIDI which was played during the recording, MIDI which directly ties to the audio track inside Ableton Live to launch all of the samples you hear.
This project file may contain artificially extracted audio samples such as drums, vocals, synths, and more. All audio was sourced ethically and if stems were provided to me, I can verify that I have permission to share the audio files. Otherwise, the audio has been extracted using publicly available tools out of respect for the privacy of the samples used by the original producer. Some tools used may use artificial intelligence to provide a more accurate result. However, where these tools are used, no generative models are used to create something that did not previously exist. I aim to honour the artist's original work by only using stems extracted using machine learning/artificial intelligence, or produce new samples, never to generate something new using AI.
All credits and rights go to the artists and creators shown in the title, description, and video. The music displayed in this video does not belong to me."
ST Modular - DII·ONE → USB Interface and MIDI Controller with CV Clock
video upload by ST Modular (Stefan)
"DII·ONE is a compact MIDI controller and routing hub designed for modern hybrid music setups. It combines USB MIDI, hardware MIDI, and a CV clock output in a single device, allowing all functions to operate simultaneously without compromises.
For more information please visit st-modular.de!
00:00 Functions & Features
01:17 Midi Learn with Elektron Model:Samples
04:35 Controlling Torso S-4
05:36 Ableton Live Setup and Control
07:06 Controlling Waldorf Iridium with a single USB cable
07:47 DII ONE Configurator"
key features
Compact USB MIDI controller with hardware MIDI I/O and CV clock output
4 programmable buttons (CC or Note, momentary or latching)
4 programmable knobs (assignable to any MIDI CC)
USB MIDI to and from computer
TRS MIDI In and Out (5-pin DIN compatible via adapter cable Type-A)
CV Clock output for modular synthesizers (0–5 V)
Hardware-based MIDI Learn
Clock division directly from the device
All functions usable at the same time
You can find addtional details at ST Modular.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Tools, News, ST Modular
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Tools, News, ST Modular
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 3.3 Midi Analog Synthesizer + case “Serviced” SN 3280
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this eBay listing
"Fresh service done by Greg Montalbano of Analog Synth Service in Oakland CA. (6/29/26)
Service done :
Routine service (replace bypass caps, battery; clean pots, switches, key contacts; load factory patches; tune & scale; replace power cord)
Replace 2 j-wires:
Replace voice 4 CA3280:
Replace voice 2 CEM3310:
Rev 3.3 memory upgrade:
This is originally a 3.2 upgraded to 3.3.The photo shows the old power cord. Update : The last 2 photos shows the new power cord as installed by Greg."
via this eBay listing
"Fresh service done by Greg Montalbano of Analog Synth Service in Oakland CA. (6/29/26)
Service done :
Routine service (replace bypass caps, battery; clean pots, switches, key contacts; load factory patches; tune & scale; replace power cord)
Replace 2 j-wires:
Replace voice 4 CA3280:
Replace voice 2 CEM3310:
Rev 3.3 memory upgrade:
This is originally a 3.2 upgraded to 3.3.The photo shows the old power cord. Update : The last 2 photos shows the new power cord as installed by Greg."
Monday, June 29, 2026
GreyScale-KOSMOS2
video upload by plantssystem
"KOSMOS2 — ジェネレーティブ音響エンジン、7月4日 Hamamatsu Micro Maker Faire 2026 にて初公開。
ISGK Instruments ブースにて、PRA32‑U2/M をコアにしたミニマルな1台構成のデモを展示します。
KOSMOS2 は、4パートが自律的に振る舞い、滑らかに変化し続ける音響構造を生成する新しいエンジンです。
Raspberry Pi Pico2 上で完全に動作し、外部 UI と MIDI によるリアルタイム制御にも対応しています。
今回の展示では、
1台のみのミニマルセット
PRA32‑U2/M による高品位デジタルサウンド
リアルタイムで変化するジェネレーティブ挙動の可視化
サイネージによる内部構造・生成プロセスの紹介
を通して、KOSMOS2 の“生きているような音の振る舞い”を体験できます。
浜松という楽器の街で、KOSMOS2 は初めて世界に姿を現します。
ジェネレーティブ音響の新しいアプローチを、ぜひ ISGK Instruments ブースで体験してください。"
Googlish:
KOSMOS2—a generative audio engine—will make its debut at the Hamamatsu Micro Maker Faire 2026 on July 4th. At the ISGK Instruments booth, we will present a minimalist demonstration featuring a single unit built around the PRA32-U2/M.
KOSMOS2 is a new engine in which four parts operate autonomously to generate an evolving, fluid sonic structure. It runs entirely on the Raspberry Pi Pico2 and supports real-time control via external UI and MIDI.
Through this exhibition—featuring a minimalist single-unit setup, high-quality digital sound from the PRA32-U2/M, visualization of the generative behavior as it evolves in real-time, and signage explaining the internal structure and generation process—you can experience the "lifelike sonic behavior" of KOSMOS2.
KOSMOS2 makes its global debut in Hamamatsu, a city renowned for musical instruments. We invite you to visit the ISGK Instruments booth and experience this new approach to generative audio.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: GreyScale, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: GreyScale, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Erica Synths Introduces x 112db RAZORNATOR Stereo Effects Unit
video upload by Erica Synths
"Razornator is a unique stereo effects unit developed in collaboration with 112dB, featuring five chromatically tuned resonating delay lines that emulate the resonance of physical objects, spaces, and instruments.
Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 / Bassline DB-01 through the Razornator with root note transposed via MIDI
00:50 - Take 2 / Error Instruments Ritual processed with Razornator
01:55 - Take 3 / TR-707 through the Razornator with root note transposed via MIDI
03:09 - Take 4 / Lapsteel processed with the Razornator
04:16 - Take 5 / Monotribe through the Razornator with MIDI set to Chord mode
05:27 - Take 6 / Pocket Operator processes with the Razornator with extreme envelope follower settings
06:24 - Take 7 / Sound FX toy making beautiful sounds with Razornator
07:38 - Take 8 / Jam with Razornator ar TR-909"
Erica Synths Razornator: Review and Demo
video upload by Starsky Carr
"Erica Synths Razornator is the 4th 112dB collaboration FX unit and it's a resonator like no other. In this hands-on walkthrough I build an entire track (strings, dubby stabs and thunderous bass) from nothing but short pulses of noise fed into its Karplus-Strong like resonators. If you want to know what the Razornator actually sounds like before you buy, this deep-dive demo is for you.
The Razornator packs 10 resonators (five stereo pairs), a resonant low-pass filter, +24dB of input gain, a built-in compressor and an envelope follower — all fully MIDI controllable. Originally a 1983 Karplus & Strong algorithm for plucked-string and percussive tones, Erica Synths and 112dB have turned it into a wildly flexible tone-generation and sound-mangling machine. I run through the signal path, the root/offset tuning, the gorgeous presets by Eraldo Bernocchi, and push it hard with synths, hi-hats and kicks. Resonator, but not as we know it."
⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro — all synths made with the Razornator
1:14 How it works: Karplus-Strong resonators explained
2:36 Playing the resonator via MIDI
5:01 Recreating the intro tones — dubby stab & octave bass
9:10 Eraldo Bernocchi presets — the range of sounds
12:35 Percussion: enhancing hi-hats
16:45 Putting kicks through the resonator
19:39 Synth tones, shimmer & spring-reverb textures
23:00 Final Thoughts

"A unique stereo FX unit with an algorithm developed by Dutch company 112dB, the Razornator features 5 chromatically tuned resonating delay lines that can emulate the resonance of physical objects - bodies of instruments, rooms, structures. Chromatic tuning of the resonating delay lines makes the effect particularly musical, because it allows for aligning them in chord-like intervals, while the built-in envelope follower adds dynamics to the processed signal. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Razornator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.
The Razornator combines several well considered and tuned “modules” for stereo audio processing with the aim of altering the harmonic content of the incoming signal. The signal path starts with an audio GAIN STAGE that boosts signals up to +24dB (it can effectively act as an analogue overdrive), then the signal is fed through the lowpass FILTER with a RESONANCE control and after filter treatment it passes through five chromatically tuned DELAY-BASED RESONATORS that can be manually tuned or controlled by the ENVELOPE FOLLOWER. After the resonators, the signal is summed and limited by the COMPRESSOR, then mixed with the dry signal and passed through the EQUALIZER and finally is sent to BALANCED OUTPUT stage.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Product Features
5 chromatically tuned resonating delay lines
Chromatic tuning
Built-in envelope follower
Save/recall functions for all 12 parameters
Preset morphing
Resonators tunings playable via MIDI
Configurable footswitch input
True stereo signal path
Premium aluminum enclosure"
Kevin Parker Built a Synth and It's Actually Incredible: Telepathic Orchid Reviewed (Plugged In)
video upload by Splice
"What happens when you plug the Telepathic Orchid into Splice INSTRUMENT and let it run? In this Plugged In Splice's Devon Johnson @dontgodcj finds out — and the results speak for themselves.
The Telepathic Orchid, co-created by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, is a chord-generating synthesizer designed to help producers and songwriters find musical ideas fast — without needing deep music theory knowledge or traditional keyboard technique. Paired with Splice INSTRUMENT, it becomes something even more powerful: a way to explore sounds and progressions at the same time, in the same session.
In this video, Devon unboxes and demos the Telepathic Orchid and its various creative uses and incredibly chord generating technology. He then uses the Orchid's chord logic system as a MIDI controller to trigger sounds inside Splice INSTRUMENT, building a full beat from scratch and showing exactly how the two tools work together in a real production workflow. From dialing in chord voicings and inversions on the Orchid to flipping through Splice's instrument sounds in real time, this is hands-on and unfiltered — no templates, no pre-built loops, just the tools doing what they're built to do.
Whether you're already a Splice user curious about the Orchid, an Orchid owner wondering how to integrate it into your DAW setup, or just a producer looking for a new way to create new chord patterns — this one's worth watching all the way through.
#telepathic #synth #hardwaresynth #gearreview #pluginreview #plugintutorial #chords #chordprogressions #musictheory #musicproducer #musicproduction #splice #piano #chordvoicing"
The MONK Project Hardware Sequencer - Updates - GearExpo UK 2026
video upload by sonicstate
"Great to catch up with Nick Monk who was showing the Monk Project again after its success at the London Synth & Pedal Expo.What sets this sequencer apart is its combination of 16 customizable channels and a unique theory engine. While it features traditional step sequencing it also incorporates a wide range of generative models using its music theory engine to ensure musical coherence. This allows you to control melody outputs, toggle randomness, or block non-conforming notes.
The sequencer includes a phraser using Markov chains for recording and manipulating musical phrases and a new feature Nick calls HI (Human Intelligence). HI enables the machine to learn and create statistical tables based on your playing style. Nick elaborated that these features are on top of its basic step-sequencing capability.
Aimed for niche and professional composers, prospective uses span from simple MIDI creations to algorithmic music generation. The sequencer is aimed for production with pre-orders starting after summer, requiring a minimum of 20 orders to initiate a prototype run. CV and gate connectivity is also planned and in the works."
https://themonkproject.com
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LABELS/MORE: GearExpo UK, Monk Project, New Makers, New Tools, News
LABELS/MORE: GearExpo UK, Monk Project, New Makers, New Tools, News
Plinky 12 or Plinky+ | Which Plinky is Right for You?
video upload by Nathan Plante Synths Making Sound Machines Alex Evans (mmalex)
"A lot of folks have been asking me about the difference between the new Plinky12 and the Plinky+. In this video I go through all the details to help you decide which Plinky sibling is right for your set up. Check out the chapter links below to skip straight to the subjects that interest you most!
https://www.subvert.fm/nathan-plante
https://nathanplante.bandcamp.com/
/ nathanplantesynths
Wanna support my work? Join me on Ko-fi!
https://ko-fi.com/nathanplantesynths
https://www.plinky12.com/
00:00 Intro
00:43 Hardware
01:30 Plinky + (Hardware)
02:11 Plinky 12 (Hardware)
03:42 Ease of Transport / Deskspace
04:24 Audio Ins/Outs (Plinky+)
05:05 Audio Ins/Outs (Plinky 12)
05:41 CV & MIDI (Plinky+)
07:05 CV & MIDI (Plinky 12)
08:14 Sound Design
08:34 Plinky+ Sound Design
10:41 Plinky 12 Sound Design
11:56 Plinky 12 Internal Mod Matrix
13:52 Play Feel (Plinky+)
14:56 Play Feel (Plinky 12)
16:01 Pros and Cons
16:31 Plinky+ Pros/Cons
17:23 Plinky 12 Pros/Cons
18:48 Conclusion"
Sunday, June 28, 2026
DELTA DP-900 (1985) - the synth no one knew existed - HD
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
This appears to be the first post to feature the DELTA DP-900.
00:00 Pre - Introduction
00:38 Introduction
01:14 Flutes and Strings
02:05 Auto Accompaniment
04:42 MUSICAL INTERLUDE 1
06:00 Poly Voices
08:36 The Mystery
09:02 Synth Voices (Monophonic Synth)
12:02 Drum Machine
14:12 Outro
"DELTA DP-900 - 1985?
It happens that an instrument surfaces that no one's heard about or even seen before.
But it rarely happens that no one hasn't even heard of the manufacturer of that instrument.
Delta - what kind of brand was this?
Where were they?
Is this the only thing they developed?
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LABELS/MORE: Delta Music Research, New Old
LABELS/MORE: Delta Music Research, New Old
Saturday, June 27, 2026
knob.monster: A Browser-Native Cloud SysEx Librarian for Vintage Synths
via https://knob.monster
"knob.monster is a modern, zero-driver web application designed to backup, edit, and organize patches on vintage hardware synthesizers directly from a web browser. Leveraging the Web MIDI API, the platform eliminates the need for legacy desktop software, custom USB-MIDI drivers, or manual command-line SysEx utilities.
Key Features:
Zero Installation: Runs directly in any Chromium-based browser (Chrome, Edge, Opera).
Instant Cloud Backup: Safely store your custom patch banks in a secure cloud vault.
Automatic Parsing: Upload SysEx files to instantly view, rename, and sort individual patches inside the bank.
Supported Hardware: Launching with full support for the Yamaha DX7, Roland Juno-106, and Korg M1, with Casio CZ, Prophet-5, and Matrix-1000 in active beta."
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LABELS/MORE: New Editors, News, Online
LABELS/MORE: New Editors, News, Online
New M‑VAVE FM‑1 Mini FM Synthesizer
video uploads by M-VAVE
Playlist:
1. M-VAVE New Product Release--FM-1
2. M-VAVE FM-1 Sound Import Tutorial
3. M-VAVE FM-1 Firmware (V09) Feature Overview & Upgrade Installation Tutorial Synthesizer: FM-1
FM-1 Features:
● Built-in speaker: No external speakers needed, turn on and play instantly, your stage anytime, anywhere.
● Built-in arpeggio: Rich rhythmic layers, giving you endless possibilities for musical performance.
● Built-in sequencer: Supports saving 16 preset sequences.
● Built-in 6-band integrated effects chain.
● Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with power indicator: Ready to use anytime, anywhere – on the street, in a cafe, or in your bedroom.
● Built-in 145-parameter FM tone editing system: Supports importing original DX7 SysEx tone files, and batch loading of single tones and entire tone sets.
● Built-in sound source: This device features a built-in sound source (FM synthesizer engine) that emulates the classic Yamaha DX-7 FM synthesizer, fully replicating 6 operators and 32 algorithms.
● BT audio function: Wirelessly stream backing tracks from your mobile phone to the FM-1 for improvisation using the built-in speakers or headphones.
● 27-key silicone keyboard, covering two octaves, offering a supple touch and rapid rebound for a comfortable playing experience.
● 1.54-inch color display screen, providing real-time display of tone, parameters, and spectrum information.
● Backlit silicone buttons for silent operation and sensitive feedback.
● 7 sets of 360-degree rotary encoders for precise and intuitive control.
● 12 function keys for one-touch access to core functions.
● OCT± octave/transposition switch, covering the full range even on narrow keys.
● 3.5mm headphone jack with automatic speaker mute when headphones are plugged in, ensuring undisturbed creative work and immersive monitoring of every detail of the tone.
● 3.5mm MIDI input jack for supporting external MIDI device control.
● USB-C interface: USB Audio + USB MIDI composite device, automatically recognized upon connection to a computer.
user video:
M‑VAVE FM‑1 Review & Sound Demo – Fun Pocket FM Synth
video upload by dongchannel
"How does this under‑$70 FM synthesizer perform? Check out this video for a full feature walkthrough, sound demos, and my honest thoughts.
I first spotted the M‑VAVE FM‑1 at this year's Guangzhou Musical Instrument Fair, and picked one up shortly after for about 300 RMB (around $60). The packaging is minimal, the unit itself is compact (16×9 cm), yet it packs everything you'd need. Connectivity is surprisingly generous, with both wired and wireless MIDI and audio support – really well‑equipped for its size.
Inside, you get a 6‑operator FM engine, essentially a recreation of a classic 1980s Japanese synth. It comes with 128 preset sounds, plus an effects chain, a 16‑step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and deeper editing tools. Pair it with an external MIDI keyboard and the playability expands even further.
Are there minor software quirks? Sure. But at this price, they're hardly worth mentioning. Compared to other portable sound gadgets in its class, the FM‑1 is just plain fun. And for the money, the build quality and feature set far exceeded my expectations."
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LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
Polyphonic Moog Grandmother with MidiVolts Desktop
video upload by Space Brain Circuits
"The MidiVolts Desktop is a MIDI based 5 octave CV controller. The device contains 4 separate CV outputs with an associated Gate output. These CV outputs are called voices, and are named V0, V1, V2, V3. Each voice operates on the 1 volt per octave standard for eurorack and most hardware synthesizers. The device uses 6 different modes (MONO, DUO, UNISON, POLY3, POLY4, CC) to control each voice in different ways. See below for descriptions of each Mode. The device also contains a Midi to Clock output conversion and further customizations with SysEx midi messaging."
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LABELS/MORE: MOOG, Space Brain Circuits
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, Space Brain Circuits
Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer [US Version] w/ Flight Case SN G43214
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via this Reverb listing
"Legendary Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer desktop module. This is the highly sought-after US Version (with jack labels printed ABOVE the jacks).
[Condition & Operation]
* Operation: Great working condition via MIDI. I have confirmed that the unit receives MIDI and plays audio correctly from both the main outputs and the individual voice outputs (tested and confirmed working via DIR mode).
* Tuning / Calibration: All 6 voices successfully pass the auto-tuning (ALL PASS) without requiring a long warm-up period. As with many vintage Xpanders, the tuning can be sensitive to temperature and may occasionally show a minor FAIL, but it clears and passes successfully once warmed up.
* Buttons & Knobs: All buttons and knobs respond and work. Please note that due to its vintage age, a few buttons may occasionally have a slightly slow response or require a firm press, but they all register properly.
* Display: The VFD display is clear and fully readable. There might be minor cosmetic or pixel imperfections due to age, but it does not affect readability at all during operation.
via this Reverb listing
"Legendary Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer desktop module. This is the highly sought-after US Version (with jack labels printed ABOVE the jacks).
[Condition & Operation]
* Operation: Great working condition via MIDI. I have confirmed that the unit receives MIDI and plays audio correctly from both the main outputs and the individual voice outputs (tested and confirmed working via DIR mode).
* Tuning / Calibration: All 6 voices successfully pass the auto-tuning (ALL PASS) without requiring a long warm-up period. As with many vintage Xpanders, the tuning can be sensitive to temperature and may occasionally show a minor FAIL, but it clears and passes successfully once warmed up.
* Buttons & Knobs: All buttons and knobs respond and work. Please note that due to its vintage age, a few buttons may occasionally have a slightly slow response or require a firm press, but they all register properly.
* Display: The VFD display is clear and fully readable. There might be minor cosmetic or pixel imperfections due to age, but it does not affect readability at all during operation.
Unsync - 3 Semi-Modular Analog Synths (0-Coast, Taiga & DFAM) sequenced by Hapax
video upload by 2-Minute Warning
"This time I wanted to experiment with a rather unusual setup: 3 semi-modular analog monosynths playing together. My goal wasn't to make the melody complex, but rather the rhythm. I tried to build a piece that sounds fairly simple on the surface, while hiding polymeters and polyrhythms underneath 😎
On paper, it doesn't sound like the most obvious setup: one synth for plucks, one for bass, one for percussion... and somehow convincing them to play nicely together!
The Hapax is sequencing the whole performance. At one point I activate its MIDI Euclid effect on the bass sequence to introduce a bit of rhythmic tension before bringing everything back to the original groove.
The DFAM is also receiving CV from the Hapax to transpose Oscillator 1 so that its pitch follows the bass line. Since the DFAM is usually thought of as a percussion synth, I always enjoy pushing it a little outside of its comfort zone 😉
Another thing I wanted to highlight was the Shape control on the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga. Throughout the jam, I gradually morph the bass timbre simply by playing with the oscillator shapes. It's one of my favourite aspects of the Taiga: even a simple bass line can evolve dramatically without touching the sequence itself. The same approach works beautifully for leads and other melodic parts too.
As always, this was performed in a single take. I do the mixing and mastering afterwards in Ableton Live, but I didn't edit or 'fix' the performance itself. What you hear is what was played."
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LABELS/MORE: Dreadbox, Eventide, Make Noise, MOOG, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence, strymon
LABELS/MORE: Dreadbox, Eventide, Make Noise, MOOG, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence, strymon
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Ultrarare Soviet synthesizer Unost" 33 PSMIDI | ЮНОСТЬ 33 PSMIDI
video upload by Futulyric
"Manufactured at the Murom plant in the early 1990s, it was released in a small run of about 200 units. It contains 128 standard MIDI instruments."
You might recall the Roland Juno-106 inspired Unost' 21. This is the first post to feature the 33.
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LABELS/MORE: exclusive, exclusive2026, New Old, SOVIET
LABELS/MORE: exclusive, exclusive2026, New Old, SOVIET
Macbeth Elements EL2 Analog Synth By Ken Macbeth SN 015
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"Up for sale is a super rare Macbeth Elements EL2 analog synth, hand-built by Ken MacBeth back in 2019 in extremely limited run of only 30 units, as said by himself - the best ever analog synth he ever built in his life… Described by him as “Elements on steroids, circuit wise”. Please do not mislead this with a regular silvers Elements - EL2 is one of a kind the way different unit. It features a striking black aluminium chassis, gold plated touch up keyboard and a very deep vintage style circuitry using through-hole components and 70’s vintage new old stock semiconductors and metal ICs. Three highly versatile discrete voltage controlled oscillators with individual audio outputs and advanced sync capabilities, classic architecture with subtractive signal path featuring unconventional filter slopes, a built-in spring reverb and a tape echo simulator. All this mixed up with a wide-ranging modulators and large tactile potentiometers for deep sound sculpting. Also, Ken decided to completely remove MIDI support making the priority to CV: he noted that most musicians use the instrument with Control Voltage and modular setups anyway. Removing MIDI parts freed up physical space and optimised the pure analog circuitry. VCO1 and VCO2 now get their own knobs instead of sharing just one. New spring reverberation circuit in EL2 provides a much deeper, different sound than the first model. Cross-modulation expanded as well: VCO3 syncs to VCO2 and VCO2 can now syncs to VCO1 directly. Of course, inspired of the legendary EMS Synthi, but ones you came across both in one room - you will definitely can’t choose which one is better here. EL2 will be never produced again and it’s already a holy grail in the world of analog synths. This exact one is number 15 of 30. Comes with the original power supply. Everything you can see in the pics is included in that sale. Was a beloved studio toy, but now it’s time to go! In excellent overall and technical condition. Please see all pics cause they are a part of description. Free shipping within the US from Brooklyn, NY. International shipping from Brooklyn, NY to any place in the world with a tax free service."
via this Reverb listing

"Up for sale is a super rare Macbeth Elements EL2 analog synth, hand-built by Ken MacBeth back in 2019 in extremely limited run of only 30 units, as said by himself - the best ever analog synth he ever built in his life… Described by him as “Elements on steroids, circuit wise”. Please do not mislead this with a regular silvers Elements - EL2 is one of a kind the way different unit. It features a striking black aluminium chassis, gold plated touch up keyboard and a very deep vintage style circuitry using through-hole components and 70’s vintage new old stock semiconductors and metal ICs. Three highly versatile discrete voltage controlled oscillators with individual audio outputs and advanced sync capabilities, classic architecture with subtractive signal path featuring unconventional filter slopes, a built-in spring reverb and a tape echo simulator. All this mixed up with a wide-ranging modulators and large tactile potentiometers for deep sound sculpting. Also, Ken decided to completely remove MIDI support making the priority to CV: he noted that most musicians use the instrument with Control Voltage and modular setups anyway. Removing MIDI parts freed up physical space and optimised the pure analog circuitry. VCO1 and VCO2 now get their own knobs instead of sharing just one. New spring reverberation circuit in EL2 provides a much deeper, different sound than the first model. Cross-modulation expanded as well: VCO3 syncs to VCO2 and VCO2 can now syncs to VCO1 directly. Of course, inspired of the legendary EMS Synthi, but ones you came across both in one room - you will definitely can’t choose which one is better here. EL2 will be never produced again and it’s already a holy grail in the world of analog synths. This exact one is number 15 of 30. Comes with the original power supply. Everything you can see in the pics is included in that sale. Was a beloved studio toy, but now it’s time to go! In excellent overall and technical condition. Please see all pics cause they are a part of description. Free shipping within the US from Brooklyn, NY. International shipping from Brooklyn, NY to any place in the world with a tax free service."
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