Roland MKS-80 :: Warm Pads

video upload by Harry van Mierloo

"The Roland MKS-80 isn't known as a typical analog pad machine like the JX-8P or the MKS-70, but still its VCOs are capable of creating some wonderful pads. I couldn't find many pad demos of the MKS-80 online, because most demos contain the powerful analog sounds that the Jupiter-series is so famous for. So I decided to record a few soft pads chords on the MKS-80 for the synth community. As its output is mono, I've added a bit of chorus and reverb from the SQ-5 to spice up the pads.

Played using the Moog Voyager as an expensive MIDI controller using its mod wheel to control the filter, but the fact that you hear polyphonic sounds and see a blinking green MIDI on the blurry MKS-80 in background is the ultimate evidence that you actually hear the MKS-80. ;-)

Enjoy, I hope you'll like it!"

Meet Touchord - an Open Source Chord Generating MIDI controller

video upload by Daugdara

"Touchord is a MIDI controller especially designed with makers and musicians in mind. It makes music seem easy for those with minimal knowledge of music and for experienced musician it is a tool that can improve production and performance workflow. It's open source, with the intention of it being fully modifiable, hackable, upgradable beyond our intensions.

Support the project and buy one at:
https://igg.me/at/touchord
Help the individual behind the project:
ko-fi.com/dovker

Github: github.com/dovker/Touchord
Website: https://touchord.com
Socials: @daugdara"

Also in black pictured below.

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GLT Audio PM-80 Yamaha CS-80 MIDI Controller

via GLT Audio

For many musicians, owning a CS-80 synthesizer is a dream that’s out of reach - both financially and in terms of required maintenance. While today’s VST replicas sound remarkably close, the true spirit of the CS-80 only comes alive when you have all controls at your fingertips. That’s why GLT Audio created the “Poor Man’s CS-80” — the PM-80, featuring 75 dedicated faders and a ribbon controller, offering an inspiring hands-on experience.

75 silk-smooth faders

30 cm ribbon controller

6 high quality waveform toggle switches

Slim table-top metal enclosure

Well connected

Power and MIDI-out over USB-C

MIDI-out over 3.5mm jack

Expression pedal input (converts to MIDI)

CV and Gate out, assigned to the ribbon controller

Magnetic overlays to play other virtual instruments

Use cases
Map the PM-80 to your favorite CS-80 VST, such as Cherry Audio's GX-80, Softube's Model 77, Arturia's CS-80 V, Xils Lab's The Eighty, Morphoice's Unstable or Memorymoon ME80.
Use the PM-80 for other VSTs, by adapting it's parameters using magnetic labels.
Control a virtual audio mixer. (eg. 24 x level, 24 x pan, 27 faders for effects)
Control hardware directly in a DAWless setup, using the MIDI DIN output (even allowing SysEx on customized firmware).
Connect to your Eurorack: the ribbon controller outputs to CV and Gate.
As a powerful generic MIDI controller, the PM-80 can even be used for applications like DMX light control and VJing.
Product details
75 high quality silk-smooth 30mm faders by Alps Alpine (all without detents).
30 cm ribbon controller.
6 high quality waveform toggle switches and 3 slide switches.
1 special switch: while pressed you control 75 additional CCs.
Slim table-top metal enclosure with screen printed metal faceplate and rubber feet.
We will share the source code, allowing firmware customization by the user.
Dimensions of the enclosure: 410mm x 205mm x 20mm.
Designed and assembled in the The Netherlands.

Connections
Power and MIDI over USB-C
3.5mm TRS MIDI-out (Type A)
3.5mm TRS CV & gate out (assigned to the ribbon controller)
3.5mm TRS expression pedal input (value sent out over MIDI)

Additional items
Magnetic overlay labels for:
a famous 1977 poly synth
a famous ladder filter mono synth
blank (for handwriting)
more to follow…
3.5mm TRS to MIDI DIN converter.
3.5mm to 6.3mm TRS converter for expression pedal input.

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The Alan R Pearlman Foundation's Year in Review

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"From a Compilation to a Concert Celebration, our year celebrating our namesake's Centenary has been amazing! Share our journey!

Music by Lisa Bella Donna & Shawn Johnson

Purchase Soul of the Machine at https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.bandc...

2025 Sponsors:
Korg, Cherry Audio, Moog Music, Manny Fernandez, Tom Rhea, Rosen Sound

2025 Partners:
Bell Tone Synth Works, CMS, CatSynth TV, EMEAP/MMT, Eric Crawley/Dan Gilbert, Interage MediaWorks, Knobcon, Korg, Anthony Marinelli Music, Antonus, Mashina Bristronica, NAMM Museum of Making Music, Vito Nandi, New England Synth Fest, Projekt Records, Steve Roach, Round & Wound, the SynthCave, SynthCube, Synthtopia, Synthetic Dreamscapes, The Record Co. (TRC), Sharon Wasko Designs

Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, interns, friends and partners including (but not limited to) Alex Ball, Antonus, David Baron, Lisa Bella Donna, Chris Cardone, Jon Carin, Alison Cassidy, Nick Carlisle, Phil & Linda Cirocco, Mike Cushing, Tom Cusimano, Eric Crawley, Stephen DeJesus, Rich Formidoni, John Foxx, Dan Gilbert, Patrick Gleason, Herbie Hancock, Martin Gore, Rupert Greenall, Ryan Hawkins, Mary Lock, Mark Marshall, Machina Bristronica, David Mash, Steve McQuarry, Bill T. Miller, LaMar Mitchell, Chris Meyer, NE Synth Festival, Nicola Joss, Ruperto Ifil, Brian Kehew, Anthony Marinelli, Tom Piggot,TRC (The Record Co). EMEAPP/MMT, Mary Lock, David Mash, Matrix Synth, Michelle Moog-Koussa, Tony Norton, Jim Michmerhuizen, Mike Metlay, C. Carl Peters, Rob Puricelli, ProSynth Network, Drew Raison, Steve Roach, Sam Rosenthal, Drew Schlesinger, Don Slepian, Steve Smith, SynthTopia, the NAMM Museum, the MiDI Association, Real World Studios, Gerson Rosenbloom, Collin Russell, James Thirlwell, Pete Townshend, the Townshend Studio, and Andrew Ward"

Waldorf Music M TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor by synth_nyc (firmware v1.11)

via synth_nyc:

"I have updated my Waldorf Music M bidirectional TouchOSC editor for M firmware v1.11, please find here some screenshots highlighting the changes:

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.11):
- 2 Editor Pages per M Part (total of 8 Pages for the 4 M Parts)
- 1 Editor Page for M Multi
- 1 Editor Page for M Global
- All Single (Program) (258 x4 = 1032, for each of the 4 Parts) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using SYSEX
- All Multi parameters (130) parameters implemented in the editor. Multi parameters are bidirectional using SYSEX
- Most Global parameters (65) have been implemented. Global parameters are unidirectional using SYSEX
- Automatically imports M current Single / Multi bank / program numbers (3 parameters) when the editor is started using SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX
- Multi (Arrangement) change buttons using SYSEX
- Multi (Arrangement) Buffer Request, Multi (Arrangement) Write buttons using SYSEX
- Single (Program) Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 Request (in Multi editing) using SYSEX
- Part 1, 2, 3 and 4 to Single (Program) Write buttons (in Multi editing) using SYSEX
- Automatically switches M to Single or Multi for operations described above

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:
- Go to the video Description on Vimeo"

OP-X PRO-3: Official Tutorial | Programmer's Edition

video upload by SonicProjects

"Official tutorial for the SonicProjects OP-X PRO-3 virtual analog VST AU plugin featuring its new Programmer's Edition.

Table of contents:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:14 Features Overview
00:03:56 Changes in the Programmer's Edition
00:07:26 Switch Interface Size and Color
00:08:20 Tooltips
00:09:52 Patch Manager / Comparison to OP-X PRO-II
01:34:08 Voices Engine / Voice Boards Tuning
02:39:32 Pan Controls / Panning Modulation
02:49:47 Filters Section
03:23:55 Oscillators Section
03:37:29 LFO Section / Modulation Matrix
04:14:46 Pitchbend Modwheel / Master Section
04:30:01 Envelopes Section
04:36:42 Effects Section
04:48:22 MIDI Learn / Remote Program Change
04:58:43 Arpeggiator / MIDI Processor

To navigate within the Tutorial either click these time markers or use the YouTube generated chapter sections in the timeline of the video. When you click the arrow on the right side of the chapter name below the timeline the chapters will open in the right pane for direct selection.

Related links:

Root product site for all versions:
https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro3/

Learn more about the Programmer's Edition here: https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro3/...

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Korg PolySix Vintage Synth w/ Kiwisix Mod and Rare Original Korg Case SN 460475

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

via this Reverb listing

"This beautiful 80’s vintage synth, the Korg Polysix, had been previously upgraded with the Kiwisix Mod and a Kiwisix Power Supply. So basically, classic Polysix sounds with a modern touch! Will be packaged very securely for shipment.

Also comes with a very rare vintage Korg hard case that was designed specifically for the Polysix.

— Kiwisix Mod & PSU Upgrade —

Eliminates voltage inconsistencies, noise, and the infamous leaked battery issues that plague the classic Polysix. Adds MIDI in/out, master clock control, key transpose, built-in sequencer, enhanced arpeggiator, etc. Comes preinstalled with Korg’s original 64 stock presets. The mod now allows you to store a total of 512 total presets."

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Game Boy Phrases and RX17 Beats in Synth-Pop | Pi 2025-12-30 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"It is a synth-pop track where RX17 beats are layered with melodic phrases from the Game Boy and phaser-processed electric piano sounds from the OP-1 field.

The Game Boy plays sequences created in LSDj, routed through the ‪@KORG_INC‬ NTS-3 looper.

On the OP-1 field, an electric piano sound is played via the sampler. The sequence is triggered by MIDI sent from Ableton.

The RX17 is also sequenced via MIDI from Ableton, with a light touch of reverb applied using the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky."

Nexus - New Generative Sequencer for Norns // Nymphes // Oto Bim & Boum // Chase Bliss Onward

video upload by Lesjamusic

"Nexus is here. A generative chord-based sequencer for monome Norns that I've been teasing in recent videos.

In this demo, Nexus is driving a Dreadbox Nymphes via MIDI. The signal chain: Nymphes → Oto Bim → Oto Boum → Chase Bliss Onward → Chase Bliss CXM 1978.

Nexus lets you select from a 15-chord diatonic palette while a probabilistic engine triggers notes from within each chord. Two rows on the Grid let you play along in the current scale. There's also bass and sub-bass sequencers that fire root notes on chord changes.

The script outputs MIDI and Crow CV/Gate - so it'll work with pretty much any setup.

Download: https://github.com/lesjamusic/nexus
Full documentation in the README.
Built entirely with Claude Code.

Gear in this video:
monome Norns
monome Grid 128
Dreadbox Nymphes
Oto Machines Bim
Oto Machines Boum
Chase Bliss Onward
Chase Bliss CXM 1978"

Oberheim OB 12 ~ quad uno

video upload by Ebotronix

Oberheim OB 12 in Multi Mode ~ four midi channels
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller, 3x,
Mutable Instruments MidiPal ,3x,
Conductive Labs - NDLR,
iConnectivity mio xm,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
29.12.2025
video# 2592

Oberheim OB 12 ~ quad due

video upload by Ebotronix

Waldorf M 1.11 Update Adds Varysaw VA Oscillator, CS80 Based Oscillator, Extensive FM & More

You can find the update here

Details form the release doc follows:

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial add-on to the M user manual, describing some of extra features added from firmware 1.05 up to firmware 1.11. This add-on also covers some complex aspects of the Multi Mode, which remains somewhat unusual.

Author: Vladi Salnikov aka VladiS.

Algorithms of FW version 1.11:

Varysaw: A VA oscillator ranging from SAW through PULSE to TRI.

Wave (red encoder): Mixes from 0 to 31 from SAW to PULSE; 32 is pure PULSE, and 33 to 63 mixesfrom PULSE to TRI.

Meta parameter: Pulse width for PULSE, adjustable from 5% to 95%.

CSAW: A famous Yamaha CS-80 saw oscillator with mutation towards a parabolic oscillator.

Wave : Controls the amplitude of the “step” component of the saw wave.

Meta parameter: Mixes between this saw wave and the parabolic saw wave.

Waveshpr: A SAW to TRI oscillator fed into a mild waveshaper.

Wave : 0 is pure SAW, 1-62 mixes between SAW and TRI, and 63 is pure TRI.

Meta parameter: Depth of the waveshaper.

TriplSaw: A stack of three SAW oscillators; two are detuned slightly higher and lower than the third.

Wave : Controls the amplitude of the “central” SAW oscillator relative to the two “side” SAWs.

Meta parameter: Detuning factor, from 0 to maximum detune.

S/T Fold: A SIN wave folding oscillator that folds the chosen crossmixed wave between SIN and TRI waves.

Wave : 0 is pure SIN, 1-62 mixes between SIN and TRI, and 63 is pure TRI.

Meta parameter: Folding depth.

FM 2 OP: Classic simple two-operator FM synthesis. OP1 (modulator) generates a sine wave that modulates the phase of OP2 (carrier). Both operators generate sinewaves; the algorithm's output is the carrier signal.

Wave: Maps values from 0 to 63 to harmonics ratios of 1 to 8 in stepped increments.

Meta parameter: Amount of phase modulation applied to the carrier.

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Oberheim OB-X 6-Voice (1979) – Fully Restored SN T92612

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

via this Reverb listing

"1979 Oberheim OB-X 6-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer in excellent cosmetic and functional condition. This unit has been fully professionally restored and is stable, reliable, and ready for daily studio use.

This is not a project or a fixer — it has been properly serviced and maintained.

Restoration

Recently (late 2024) fully restored by a Retro Pro Audio in Belmon CA. Complete restoration documentation included.

Work includes:

Power supply unit (PSU): Replaced voltage regulators (including failed LM337), bridge rectifiers, PSU filter caps. Replaced battery and added removeable battery holder. Calibrated
Full calibration of all 6 voice cards
Replacement of aging components where required
Keybed complete service and test
Control boards were removed and cleaned along with the front panel. All button contacts were cleaned and pots lubricated.
Installed a dedicated 5.6V power supply for the CV S&H circuit
Full functional testing and burn-in
All voices tune correctly and respond evenly across the keyboard.
Factory patches restored
Much more was done. Full details with photos available upon request. Comes with (unrestored) Oberheim factory volume pedal.

Condition

Very clean front panel with clear lettering
Excellent wood end cheeks
Clean rear panel and jacks
Only light wear. This instrument does not look 45 years old.
Overall, a very well-preserved OB-X.

Specs

6-voice configuration
No MIDI (original configuration)
Pratt-Read keybed
Approx. weight: 65–70 lb"

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Bee Honey

video upload by Ebotronix

Serge Modular System Eurorack,
GTO, 2x NTO, +N Com,Variable Slope VCF, VCFQ, DUSG, SSG,
Stereo Mixer, Wave Multipliers, Resonance Equalizer, TWS+!,
ARC Serge TKB,
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller, A 177-2,
Mutable Instruments, Shades,µYarns, µ Veils, µ Peaks,
Ornament and Crime, Natbhairav Scale,
WMD Timewarp,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
28.12.2025
video# 2591

Melbourne Instruments Nina | First Patches

video upload by Laboratory 0

"First few patches with the Nina - No external effects."

Melbourne Instruments Nina Round-Robin Experiment #1

video upload by Laboratory 0

"How close can the Nina get to the Vermona Perfourmer? Distributing MIDI notes evenly across three layers on the Nina, each with slight variations in filter and envelope settings. The track, originally made with the Perfourmer (ID: Samuel Yang - Skyward Bound), is now played on the Nina, and I’m amazed by how closely it replicates the original, with its round-robin arps.

Arps coming from Nina, everything else was pre-recorded / taken from the original track."

Synth Speak & Math Circuit Bent Chiptune Cosmic BLOOPER 8BIT MIDI MUSIC NINTENDO

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

via this eBay listing

"Heavy Circuit Bent Speak and Math from Cosmic BLOOPER and a MIDI NINTENDO Chip Maestro cart from Boy 8 bit. No battery cover for the Speak and Math."

You can find demos of a circuit bent Speak & Math in previous posts here, and a demo of the MIDI NINTENDO Chip Maestro here.

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Yorick LFE firmware Option Pack extra features

video upload by Steve Hunt

"This is an old video I made but never got round to publishing as it was so bad! I've had a few requests about the Option pack, so I'll let this loose now...

This is an add-on firmware upgrade for the Low Frequency Expander for £50. You can see in the Info menu if your LFE has the OP or not.
The Option Pack gives access to additional firmware features:
1. Panel mode that allows the Env/Seq’s knobs to be used to control any device that responds to midi CCs. See Envelope section.
2. An Internal Modulation Matrix lets you set up 3 slots for modulating 29 of the LFE’s internal parameters. 3. A 4th LFO which can be used as a Multiplier for modulating the Amount of the Env/Seq and other LFOs, and can be used as a source to modulate the 29 Destinations in the Internal Modulation Matrix.
4. Fade out time function for LFOs 1 & 2.
5. Polyphonic Aftertouch Destination allowing polyphonic modulation of several synths.
6. Ability to learn modulation Destinations by turning controls on the synth. Briefly hold the appropriate Mult and Dest buttons together to get into listening mode and the Destination is shown as ??????? Now turn a control/button on the synth and the Destination will change to the name of the control you moved."

Whimsical Raps ATRIUM: sound engine exploration (no talking)

video upload by Pete Midi

"Clearly beyond a normal analog synth but I like the extravagant concept and the unique design of Whimsical Raps ATRIUM. Still a few things are missing that hopefully will be implemented in a future firmware update. But, in principle, the ATRIUM has the features that make it a perfect drone and lead synthesizer for me. In this video I just checked the basic possibilities of the sound engine in combination with the user interface elements. I will try out the sequencer options at a later date …

00:00 unboxing
00:20 timbral mode: wave
02:13 timbral mode: fm
03:12 Ramp modulation I
04:34 Ramp modulation II
05:19 Ramp mod. & chord spread
06:22 spectre/delay I
07:10 spectre/delay II
08:16 lfo modulation I
09:20 lfo modulation II
10:54 midi host port
12:39 timbral mode: form"

Omphalos

video upload by Ebotronix

Embodme Erea 2,( Minor Scale),
Waldorf Iridium,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Access Virus TI, (Frequency Shifter),
Roland Aira S1,
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
Yamaha MCS 2,FC7,
24.12.2025
video# 2590

Ambient jam | NDLR, Artemis, Deckard's Dream, Peak, Prophet Rev2, Polymoon, Slöer

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A song performed live on the table with four great polysynths.

It felt like the right time of year to get a bunch of nice synths on the table and just explore. To that end, I connected the Dreadbox Artemis (bass), Sequential Prophet Rev2 (square arp motif), Novation Peak (pad), and Black Corporation Deckard's Dream (melodic motif) to the Conductive Labs NDLR and just had fun. The Artemis and Peak have pretty great built-in effects, but the Deckard's and Rev2 needed some help, so I added the Meris Polymoon to the Rev2 and the Walrus Slöer to the Deckard's.

This was my first time using the new hardware iteration of the NDLR — to be transparent, Conductive Labs sent it over for free — but it was a real step up in terms of the quality of the encoders. And it had been a couple of years since I had played with the Peak, but Novation had offered to send it over to explore, so I said yes to that as well. I previously had a Peak and had missed its effects (especially reverb) and filter.

Once the NDLR is connected and routed to the right MIDI channels, the musical exploration process is extremely fast. I will admit that I usually produce a certain kind of result with the NDLR, and I don't always want that kind of song. But as a palate cleanser, as a way to tap into very fast inspiration, I love putting it on the table and just getting musical results.

Overall, a nice way to end a good year. Thanks for listening.

Performed and recorded live, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Making of Pērkons LE

video upload by Erica Synths

"Short movie showing the process of crafting the limited edition Pērkons side panels.

All sounds from Pērkons by ‪@KODEK4444‬
Edit by ‪@tvmaskava‬

Order yours: http://www.ericasynths.lv"



"The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts. The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.
Features
4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
8 controls per voice
External trigger inputs for each voice
Individual voice outputs
Individual FX sends and returns
Master FX send and return
64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
Per-step ratchets and probabilities
Shuffle & groove settings for each track
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!"