Δ Planet

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 3x Filter 8, 3x Generate 3, 2x Fold 6, Pivot 2, Select 2,
3x Contour 1, Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 3x Mix 3, Delay 1,Add 2,Walk4,Warp 1,Compare 2,
2x Doepfer R2m, 2x A 177-2, A 156,
ARC Serge TKB,
Mutable Instruments Veils,Shades,Yarns, Peaks, 2x Ornament and Crime,
4ms Peg,
Flame 2x Q Slider,
Happy Nerding Pan Mix,
Make Noise Optomix,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Ultralocrian Scale,
transposed from C# to D,
06.03.2026
video# 2616

The Oxi E16 is the best MIDI controller I've owned. It makes the OP-XY so much more jammable 🎛️👌🏻

video upload by DeeCee

"I've been dabbling with MIDI controllers recently (as you will have seen if you've watched my recent stuff). Nothing has really hit the mark, until now. It's been a right pain in the ass to set up (the Mac app doesn't want to let me use it to configure settings) and have had to manually enter them on the device itself. But it's actually pretty easy once you know how. The OP-XY and Artemis have presets available to upload to import to it so you just need to know what you're doing and you're off. I've wanted a small but robust controller for ages and decided to give this a go. It's not cheap but it's impeccably made. The linking of encoders is amazing. There's no way you could perform a filter sweep on 2+ tracks on the OP-XY. This makes it easy peasy. Love it. Hope you enjoy!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Dreadbox Artemis
Oxi Instruments E16

Video:
Fujifilm X-M5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

Exit Earth 🌍 (Roland SE-02 // S-1 // TR-6S // Cre8audio Boom Chick // Arturia Minifreak // Hapax)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"In this video, I keep exploring the Hapax sequencer’s capabilities even more:
Program changes to switch between different presets (TR-6S and Minifreak)
Automation (enabling and disabling MIDI LFOs controlling parameters on the SE-02)
MIDI effects: Arpeggiator, LFO, Randomizer, Output, Scaler, Swing, etc.
Modulation
Fill button used to make drum breaks, mute some tracks etc.
Conditions for notes to play when a certain condition is met...

All 5 instruments in this jam are being sequenced by the Hapax.

The little trick I used here is that, thanks to the Hapax' MIDI Output plugin, the BASS track or the ARP track can sequence the S1, depending on which MIDI Output plugin I've enabled.

⚠️ Heads up: I miswired the Minifreak, so it’s totally out of phase - if you listen in mono, it’ll disappear. 👻"

Equations: Graphing Calculator Synthesizer by Decent Samples

Playing around with the Equations Synth video upload by Peter Kirn

"I am not going to write a Kraftwerk reference here.

This is too awesome. Review -- and more on the TI calculator hardware and how it's been used for music:

https://cdm.link/making-music-on-the-..."

via https://www.decentsamples.com

Where mathematics meets music: a unique synthesizer plugin that puts the power of mathematical expression directly at your fingertips. Instead of selecting from preset waveforms, you write your own equations to generate completely unique sounds.

Equation Synth is a unique synthesizer plugin that puts the power of mathematical expression directly at your fingertips. Instead of selecting from preset waveforms, you write your own equations to generate completely unique sounds. Whether you’re a sound designer seeking unprecedented sonic possibilities or a music producer looking for fresh, distinctive textures, Equation Synth opens up an infinite universe of waveforms limited only by your imagination.

Comprehensive Modulation System

Bring your equations to life with an extensive modulation matrix featuring:

Modulation Sources:

3 Envelopes (ADSR) with tempo sync options
3 LFOs with multiple waveform shapes (sine, square, saw), tempo sync, and delay
Note Velocity for dynamic expression
Modwheel for performance control
MPE Support: Timbre and Pressure for expressive multi-dimensional control
Modulation Destinations:

Route modulation to virtually any parameter including:

Volume, Pitch (Coarse/Fine)
All Equation Parameters (A, B, C, D)
Graph parameters (Scale X/Y, Offset X)
Filter Cutoff and Resonance
Noise Level
Effect parameters (Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and more)

Effects Chain

Polish your equation-based sounds with a professional effects suite:

Delay: Stereo offset, feedback, tempo-synced timing
Harmonic Reverb: Room size, damping, and mix controls
Chorus: Modulation depth and rate
Tape Simulator: Wow, Flutter, Saturation, as well as various tape player emulations
Intuitive Interface Design

Inspired by classic calculator aesthetics, Equation Synth features:

LCD-style display showing equation input and real-time waveform visualization
Tabbed interface organizing Equation, Synth, Modulation, Effects, and Note settings
Integrated help system with context-sensitive guidance
Virtual MIDI keyboard for quick auditioning
Scalable, resizable window
Preset management system for saving and recalling your creations
Advanced MIDI & MPE Capabilities

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Max Support for Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control (Setup Guide)

video upload by Cycling '74

"We are excited to announce that Melbourne Instruments’ Roto-Control now integrates natively with Max, giving you a powerful tactile interface for building and performing with your Max patches.

With Max supported directly in PLUGIN Mode, Roto-Control can control custom instruments, audio effects, MIDI processors, and performance tools created in Max. Motorized knobs, touch-and-learn mapping, and haptic feedback make it easy to map parameters, recall states, and interact physically with your patches.

This setup guide walks through how to install the Roto-Control package in the Max Package Manager and connect the hardware so you can start controlling your patches right away.

Learn more about Roto-Control:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Download the latest version of Max here:
https://cycling74.com/downloads"

Waldorf - Iridium MK2 - Trailer & Deep Dive with CTO Rolf Wöhrmann

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel


video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

0:00 Start
1:26 Polyphonic Arpeggiator
6:35 Flavour - microvariations
10:12 4 layers multi-timbral
14:09 Seeds - new synthesis
22:51 Mutator
25:58 Per-Note-Parameter-Locks


via Waldorf

Iridium Desktop MK2: The Next Sound Dimension

Iridium Desktop MK2 is a new generation of the highly acclaimed Iridium Desktop synthesizer introduced in 2020 by Waldorf Music, and since then used by countless artists and sound designers. After six years the time has come to advance the sonic success story even further.

Based on the legendary multi-engine design of the Quantum & Iridium product line, the MK2 innovates even further, thus fitting perfectly into Waldorf’s forward-looking synthesizer design philosophy.

The MK2 features a new and fresh design, and an improved CPU board with more RAM and flash storage allowing for more sample storage and opening a whole new world of synthesis capabilities.

Per-Note-Parameter-Locks
(ft. Aphex Twin)
Only on the MK2 you can enjoy a very special feature called Per-Note-Parameter-Locks which is the result of a collaboration with legendary Aphex Twin, a long-term Iridium Desktop user.

With this feature, each of the 128 notes can be assigned up to 16 individual parameter variations by simply holding a note and turning knobs. This system allows each note to have a different set of parameters. You can even change the synthesis mode of oscillators for each note or change effect parameters. It feels like adding a whole new dimension to your music. Per-Note-Parameter-Locks are saved with each patch and can be inspected and edited on a dedicated page.

Seeds – The Sixth Synthesis Sense
The added RAM further allows a new sixth synthesis method for each of the three oscillators. Inspired by wavetable synthesis, in which each wavetable represents a timbral journey, Waldorf has found a way to base these timbral journeys not only on static waveforms, but also to dynamically synthesize each waypoint from sub-oscillators we called “Seeds”. These can be controlled and recombined using techniques like ring modulation and frequency modulation, and enriched with noise and other non-pitched material. While we provide, similarly to wavetables, a set of predefined timbral journeys, you can also edit and create your own.

Protein’s “Flavour” Knob
The new knob called “Flavour” adds sonic liveliness using our new concept of micro-variations in timing, timbre, pitch, and a whole set of additional parameters we recently introduced with the Protein synthesizer.

More Memory, Layers & Sound
With the increased memory capacity, you can change the multi-timbral layer count from 2 to 4. In addition to layered and split modes, the new MK2 also features more advanced multi-timbral modes, such as round-robin and random-robin. These additions bring greater timbral richness and variety, letting you build deep and complex sonic landscapes. A dream come true for all sound designers, sonic explorers and cinematic artists!

Iridium & Quantum Update 4.0
A general update of the Iridium and Quantum operating system will be available soon.

Version 4.0 provides some of the new features for all existing Quantum and Iridium models like the Mutator patch randomizer introduced in the Microwave plugin, a new polyphonic arpeggiator, new microtonal features saved in patches and other features.

Connectivity
Stereo Audio Out: 2x TS jacks
Stereo Audio In: 2x TS jacks
Headphones TRS output with level control
DIN MIDI In, Out & Thru
USB Type B (device) for MIDI connection to computer
USB Type A (host) for storage media and MIDI devices
MIDI 2.0 compatible
MicroSD slot
4 high-resolution CV Inputs which can be used as modulation sources in the Mod-Matrix
Analog clock In & Out with clock divider settings
Analog gate and start inputs
Kensington® compatible lock

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MERG-E For NI Reaktor 6.5

video upload by Antonio Blanca (antblanca)

"MERG-E is a sampler instrument for Reaktor 6.5, created for the exploration and transformation of audio through multiple simultaneous playheads (up to 8), loop memories, and a focused set of sound-shaping tools. Thanks to its Dynamic LAYERS system, it’s easy to move quickly between very different sonic results from lo-fi, broken, and tape-like textures to hyper-digital, chaotic, cinematic or minimal looping structures, all within a minimal interface designed to keep the focus on sound.

MERG-E is the result of a long process of experimentation around multi-playhead playback and loop manipulation, refined into a tool meant for fast, intuitive exploration with samples.

If you enjoy pushing recordings beyond their original context, I hope MERG-E finds a place in your workflow.

FEATURES:

- Create up to 8 Loop Slots to store different start and end points for the loaded sample

- Play Loop Slots or transpose them via MIDI notes

- Modulate Volume and Pan according to the playheads position

- Layer pitch can be quantized to preset intervals like Octaves, Fifths or Semitones, or fully shaped per layer using the Manual mode - Crush, Filter, Grain Delay with Pitch-shifting and Space effects

- VARIATE function to generate subtle sound variations or discover potential new sounds

- Includes 82 snapshots and 76 samples to explore and manipulate

- Optimized for real-time performance, allowing MIDI Learn and Automation on most parameters

- Light on CPU usage

Explore MERG-E here: → https://antblanca.com/pages/merg-e"

synth_nyc Introduces Surface32 – Bidirectional Synthesizer Editing Control Surface Solution

via synth_nyc

"Surface32 is a groundbreaking, multitimbral control surface ecosystem that completely removes the friction between tactile hardware sound design and modern digital workflows. By seamlessly fusing a premium physical controller with a suite of synchronized software clients, Surface32 brings total bidirectional editing to the electronic musician's studio.

Surface32 is the system's brain. Featuring 36 continuous rotary encoders paired with 36 dedicated OLED screens, it holds up to 16 complete hardware synthesizer parameter sets (Instrument Definitions) in its memory at any given time. It bidirectionally updates your synthesizers and your software clients screens instantly, allowing you to work exactly how you want.

Surface32 operates on a dual-tier communication network. It talks to your hardware synthesizers using pure MIDI CC, NRPN, or SYSEX, while simultaneously communicating with the software clients using high-speed NRPN and SYSEX. If you turn a knob on the hardware, the software fader moves. If you move a software fader, the hardware OLED updates. All with zero feedback loops.

You can find the full technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and the different DAW/DAW-less workflows on synth_nyc here.

U.S. Patent Pending (App. No. 63/995,083)"

Michigan Synth Works Introduces LRB-303 - a DIY TB-303 in Blue or Silver

via Michigan Synth Works

"This a complete kit to build the LRB-303 synthesizer.

This kit includes:

SMD populated LRB-303 Mainboard
SMD populated LRB-303 Switchboard
Alps Tact switches, LEDS, Standoffs
Switched DIN Socket
Mainboard Through hole parts (8 Pots, 2 Brackets, Slide Switch, Audio, DC, CV Jacks)
Precut and Tinned Ribbon Cables (4 Pcs)
Alps Rotary Switches
Precut interconnect wires
OS-303 Processor with MIDI harness
Dust Covers (4 pcs)
NOT Included:

Knob Set
Case Kit (available separately)
More details soon!

CLICK FOR MORE »

Roland Juno-60 with Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade and Juno-66 controller #rolandjuno60 #tubbutec

video upload by analogia pl

"Tubbutec Ju-66 upgrade is so much more than just MIDI. I’m doing a couple of thing in the video. For starters, internal sequencer (coming with the upgrade) plays a monophonic structure but since the notes have long release, final effect is polyphonic. Then I’m using the (available separately from Tubbutec) Juno-66 controller to introduce oscillator detune, additional filter LFO modulation and additional filter envelope. All of these features are available without the controller, of course.

With Tubbutec, any Juno 6 or 60 is such a beast now."

If only the Juno-66 label section was a lid that opened for two mini mini controllers like on the Yamaha CS80 & CS60. And if they had mini mini mini controller sections ad infinitum.

Novation Introduces New Launch Control

Meet The NEW Launch Control: What does it do? video upload by Novation

Find out more about Launch Control - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...
Discover the Launch Control range - https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont...
Explore Launch Control XL - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...

Watch our livestream feature dive walkthrough for the new Launch Control - [BELOW] News Story - https://bit.ly/_Discover_The_NEW_Laun...

"We’re excited to unveil the latest generation of our most compact control surface, Launch Control 3 - available to order now. This video gives you an overview of everything our new Launch Control can do for you and your unique workflow.

Our new controller packs the most powerful features of Launch Control XL 3 into a smaller footprint and is perfect for adding an extra layer of tactile control to any studio or stage setup. Launch Control is a compact and highly portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a new OLED display.

Launch Control comes bundled with studio-grade software to get you started. Ableton Live Lite lets you record, launch and perform, while Cubase LE is ideal for songwriting and production projects. You also receive a selection of plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio and Output.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing the new Launch Control
00:24 - Launch Control Feature Overview
00:55 - Launch Control's DAW Integration
01:17 - Launch Control's DAW Control and Mixer Features
01:53 - Launch Control's Hardware Integration
02:08 - Launch Control's Custom Modes
02:19 - Launch Control: The DAW, Plugin, and Hardware Control Surface"

Launch Control | Everything you need to know | Livestream

video upload by

Novation Launch Control MK3 // Here's what's new // Review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

"TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Screen 2:20 Encoders 3:10 RGB LEDs 3:45 vs XL MK3 4:30 Build 5:20 I/O 6:25 DAWs 6:45 HUI (Reaper) 7:10 Ableton 8:55 User modes 9:55 Components 11:35 Synth params 13:50 Write an app! 15:00 Motion rec 16:05 Morph 16:30 Random 18:10 Setup 19:20 Settings 20:00 Pros & cons"

"Launch Control is a compact and portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a crisp OLED display.

Key features

16 endless encoders
Eight assignable buttons
MIDI routing via USB and 5-pin DIN
Store up to seven Custom Modes

The Creative Control Surface
Get hands on with your DAW, plugins, and hardware from a portable-yet-powerful controller with 16 endless rotary encoders; eight assignable buttons; and a crisp OLED display for essential info. Mix and sculpt sounds right out the box, and create up to seven Custom Modes to fit your specific workflow in the studio or on stage.

16 endless encoders
Launch Control’s smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders each feature a dedicated RGB LED that indicates its relative value. Pan tracks, adjust sends, or do anything else you want via Custom Modes — all with adjustable response curves."

You can find additional details at Novation.

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Introducing Luna: A Lunetta style groovebox & eurorack synth module

video upload by mylarmelodies

Check with dealers on the right on pricing and availability.

"This is your official introduction to the Neutral Labs Luna - a new lunetta-style “groovebox” desktop & eurorack compatible synth. It’s patch programmable, letting you both create tones and rhythms from 5 oscillators (2 with step sequencers inside), logic and pattern generators, all at the same time. Three 'LPG's take the raw tones and let you gate and filter them. 13 effects in 2 blocks effect and shape sounds further.

Enormous thanks to Martin at Neutral Labs for commissioning me to make a vid of this. The world needs more shift registers. Note: I used my own red Tiptop Audio Stackcables in the video, but the desktop module comes with 12 braided patch cables."

Neutral Labs Luna – the first serious Lunetta synthesizer

video upload by nyppy

"Available as a DIY kit or assembled desktop synth or 42 HP Eurorack module.

Video by the amazing ‪ / ginko.ltd

#synthesizer #eurorack #diy"

Update:

What's a Lunetta synthesizer and why should you care? // LUNA from Neutral Labs

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for an exploration of what Lunetta Synthesizers are, what the new Luna from Neutral Labs is and why you should care.

The short answer is that it’s an interesting series of raw digital building blocks from a sonic sculptor (Stanley Lunetta) with lots of modern quality of life features that allow you to approach timbre as rhythm, rhythm as timbre then round that out with low pass gates and FX.

More info at https://neutral-labs.com"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*

INTRO
00:00 Hello & previews
02:13 What is a Lunetta synthesizer?
02:54 What is Luna?
04:07 Luna feature run down
06:14 How this video is a bit different

PATCHES & SOUNDS
07:05 Comb filter drones for dark industrial soundtracks
07:55 Hypnotic drones & dual oscillator lead lines
11:20 Bouncing bass & low end swells
11:55 New rhythms from AND & XOR logic
16:05 Fireside crackles & sputtering motorbike engines
16:35 Characterful lo fi LPGs & FX for modular synth voices
19:04 Ambient gritty echoes for happy synth blips
19:29 Shift register rhythms - gate delayed musical canons for your rhythms
23:25 Metallic bass hits & interactive rhythms
23:56 Modulation ‘hooks’ from binary counter clock dividing
26:39 Experimental expressive noise wrangling
27:05 Binary counter sub octaves & external modulation of filter FX
29:12 Alien critters clashing into ambient space
29:48 Monstrous sounds from multiplexing
33:13 Metallic synthesis & bell like tones & swells
33:49 Metallic synthesis for cymbals + dynamic LPG modulation



"Logic, Unbound. Meet Luna. The first serious Lunetta synthesizer.

Look beyond clean waveforms and predictable polyphony. Luna will take you back to a time when digital didn’t mean perfect. It meant raw. Inspired by the subterranean DIY culture of the 70s and 80s, Luna is a love letter to the Lunetta machines of old: Living, breathing organisms built from CMOS logic chips. But where those machines were fragile experiments, Luna is a weaponized instrument of sonic confusion.

The Nervous System Exposed. True to the Neutral Labs philosophy, we don’t believe in hiding the magic behind an opaque face plate. Luna features exposed CMOS inputs and outputs right on the front panel. You're not just patching cables, you are rewiring the brain of the synthesizer itself. Combine signals, bend logic, and physically intervene in the computation to create sounds that shouldn't exist.

Rhythm is Timbre. Timbre is Rhythm. In the world of Luna, there is no difference between a sequencer and an oscillator. The same digital pulse that drives a bass line can be accelerated into a screeching lead or folded into a metallic drone.

5 oscillators provide the raw material. A chaotic array of logic blocks (XOR, NOT, AND, shift registers, counters, multiplexer) will chew up those signals and spit out complex, evolving mathematical noise.

Taming the Digital Mess. Raw logic can be harsh. To turn this binary chaos into music, Luna feeds its digital soul through 3 organic low-pass gates. These analog circuits impart a natural decay and percussive punch to the madness, transforming mathematical errors into bongos, plucks, and thumping basslines.

Drench it in Atmosphere. Once you’ve constructed your signal, destroy it again. Luna comes equipped with a suite of effects — distortion, delay, reverb, chorus, bitcrusher, phaser and more — to smear your logic into a wash of ambient bliss or gritty industrial texture.

5 oscillators
logic gates (2 XOR, 2 NOT, 2 AND)
5 logic blocks (5-step ring counter,4-bit binary counter, 2 shift registers, 4-channel multiplexer)
3 touchpads that generate logic signals
3 channels for audio manipulation (low-pass gates with adjustable decay and switchable trigger mode, gain, tilt EQ)
13 audio effects that can be freely assigned to 2 effect slots running in series (drive, delay, reverb, 6 filter types, bitcrusher, phaser, chorus, comb filter)
CV control for effects and 2 oscillators
MIDI control over 2 oscillators, all 3 low-pass gates, and 3 logic outputs (MIDI TRS A socket)
2 sequencers with up to 64 steps, syncable to clock or MIDI
audio output is headphone compatible
available as a desktop synth or 42 HP Eurorack module (desktop version comes with a 12-pack of black/gold braided patch cables)
See more videos and photos on Instagram.

Note: For sustainability reasons, the desktop version does not come with a USB power supply, just a USB-A to USB-C cable. You will need a 5V supply, such as a phone charger, power bank or laptop.

Note: The desktop version has a Eurorack power header and can be placed into a Eurorack. The desktop case however has 5V USB power and no Eurorack rails, you cannot use it as a 42 HP rack without modifications."

Every command on PicoTracker/LPGT explained with examples

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"If you're trying to understand what all those commands on Picotracker do, this is the video for you. Table of contents:

00:00 introduction: what are commands?
00:35 start with an empty song
01:41 note and command columns on the phrase screen

02:07 how to enter commands
02:22 ARP | arpeggio
02:44 CSH | bitcrush and drive
03:21 DLY | delay
03:49 FCT | filter cutoff frequency
04:24 FLT | cutoff and resonance
04:44 FRS | filter resonance
05:04 GOF | gate off
05:18 GRV | select groove template
05:51 HOP | move to row x in next phrase
06:46 PEP | increase numbers
07:01 RTG & IRT | retriggering notes
08:35 KIL | note off command
08:50 LEG | legato / note slides
09:12 LOF | adjust loop start & range
09:54 MIDI commands:
10:09 MCC | send MIDI CC
10:30 MCH | MIDI chord
11:03 MPC | MIDI program change
11:27 VEL | MIDI velocity
11:41 PAN | stereo panning
11:55 PFT | pitch finetune
12:09 POF | sample play offset
12:50 PSL | pitch slide
13:16 STP | stop table playback
13:39 TBL | select and play table
14:12 TPO | set song tempo
14:32 VOL | set track volume

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

Drum Machine plugin preset for Decent Sampler (MaskinTrommer)

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"MaskinTrommer is a drum sample library for Decent Sampler, featuring electronic drum sounds created from analog synthesizers. Each drum type contains multiple samples per sound to eliminate the typical 'machine gun' effect associated with digital sample based drum machines.

The drum sounds were created using:
Korg MS-20
Roland SH-09
Doepfer Dark Energy
Sequential Circuits Pro-One
The result is a versatile collection of synthetic kicks, snares, hi-hats, cymbals, and toms with a broad tonal range, from tight and percussive to big and sustaining.

User Interface:
The interface is divided into two main areas
Left section: Individual drum controls and sample mixer
Right section: Global settings and effects
The keyboard at the bottom is color-coded to match each drum section, making it easy to identify the mapping.

Drum Settings
The top row of knobs in each drum section controls the primary sound-shaping parameters.

Pitch (Kick & Snare):
Adjusts the tuning of the drum.
Turning clockwise raises the pitch.
Turning counterclockwise lowers the pitch.
Affects both sample types for the kick and the "body" samples for the snare.

Sustain (Snare, Hi-Hat, Cymbal, Tom):
Controls which sustain-length samples are triggered.
For snare and tom, it only affects the "head" samples.
Lower values select shorter, tighter sounds.
Higher values select longer sustaining samples.
Dyn (Dynamic) mode:
Higher MIDI velocity → longer sustaining samples
Lower MIDI velocity → shorter sustaining samples

This allows expressive control directly from performance dynamics.

Drum Mixer
The second and third rows of knobs in each drum section form the sample mixer.
Each knob controls the volume of a specific sample type for that drum.
The knob design visually represents which synthesizer the samples originate from.

Sample Type Blending:
You can blend multiple synthesizer sources for a single drum.
Each active source contributes its own round robin variations.
Combining sources dramatically increases variation and complexity.

Display Indicators:
Some mixer knobs include a small display.
The display shows how the samples assigned to that knob are influenced by either pitch (kick & snare) or sustain (snare, hi-hat, cymbal & tom).
This provides quick visual feedback when shaping the sound.

Global Settings
Located in the rightmost section.

Sensitivity:
Controls how strongly MIDI velocity affects sample volume.
Lower values → More consistent volume regardless of velocity
Higher values → Greater dynamic range
This allows you to tailor the instrument to your playing style or sequencing needs.

Global Effects
Impact:
Controls the level of the transient (initial attack) relative to the sustain portion.
Higher values → Louder attack, quieter sustain
Lower values → More even balance between attack and body
This is useful for tightening drums or making them cut through a mix.

Saturation:
A volume-compensated overdrive/distortion effect.
Adds harmonic content and edge.
Maintains perceived loudness while increasing intensity.
Suitable for subtle coloration or more aggressive processing.

Keyboard Layout
The on-screen keyboard is color-coded to match the drum sections:
Kick (pink): C1
Snare (blue): D1
Closed hi-hat (green): E1
Open hi-hat (green): F1
Cymbal (yellow): G1
Tom (red): A1 to G2
This makes it easy to identify which keys trigger which drums, especially during performance.

Equipment used:
Doepfer Dark Energy
Korg MS-20
Roland SH-09
Sequential Circuits Pro-One

Technical specification:
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Bit depth: 24 bit
Channels: 1 (mono)
Number of samples: 342
File size: 80.4 MB


Website: https://www.dehlimusikk.no/
Store: https://store.dehlimusikk.no/"

Forbidden Planet

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 3x Filter 8, 3x Generate 3, Fold 6, Pivot 2, Select 2,
3x Contour 1, Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 2x Mix 3, Delay 1,Add 2,Walk4,
2x Doepfer R2m, 2x A 177-2, A 156,
ARC Serge TKB,
Mutable Instruments Veils,Shades,Yarns, Peaks, 2x Ornament and Crime,
4ms Peg,
Flame 2x Q Slider,
Happy Nerding Pan Mix,
Make Noise Maths, 2x Optomix,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Harmonic Minor Scale,
27.02.2026
video# 2614

Oriental ~ Joranalogue System

video upload by Ebotronix

"Joranalogue Audio Design,
4x Cycle 5, 3x Filter 8, 3x Generate 3, Fold 6, Pivot 2, Select 2,
3x Contour 1, Collide 4, 2x Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Orbit 3,
Morph 4, 2x Mix 3, Delay 1,Add 2,Walk4,
2x Doepfer R2m, 2x A 177-2, A 156,
Mutable Instruments Veils,Shades,Yarns, Peaks, Ornament and Crime,
4ms Peg,
Happy Nerding Pan Mix,
Make Noise Maths, 2x,Optomix,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Arabian Scale,(O,1,4,5,7,8,11)
26.02.2026
video# 2613"

Bad Gear - He tried his best to HATE IT

video upload by AudioPilz

[Funny side note: I just saw that episode of Myth Busters with the truck plowing through cars, just yesterday.]

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. There are a few learnings to be taken from years of ploughing through music production gear like an 80s rock band shopping in a liquor store: don’t believe the hype, everything has been done before and never trust a stylish instrument sold with the promise to give you all you need in a compact form factor without compromising sound quality and usability.

Today we are going to talk about Dirtywave M8. This hardware tracker and mini DAW comes with more red flags than the average dating app experience like a cult-like following, a Game Boy-inspired workflow and believe me - I tried my best to hate it.

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Ensoniq ESQ-1 Analog/Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Workstation w/ Cartridge SN ESQ-35724-D

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via this eBay listing

"This listing is for a vintage 1980's Ensoniq ESQ-1 Analog/Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Workstation that comes with an Ensoniq Sequencer Expander Cartridge and power cord. This synthesizer is in good physical and working condition. The winning bidder will receive exactly what is pictured.

The Ensoniq ESQ-1 is a 61-key, velocity sensitive, eight-note polyphonic and multitimbral synthesizer released by Ensoniq in 1985. It was marketed as a "digital wave synthesizer" but is actually an early music workstation. Although its voice generation is typically subtrative in much the same fashion as most analog synthesizer that preceded it, its oscillators are neither voltage nor digitally controlled, but true digital oscillators, provided by a custom Ensoniq wavetable chip. The signal path includes analog resonant low-pass filters and an analog amplifier.

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introducing midiphy zetaSID: expandable modular SID synth voice

video upload by midiphy

"midiphy proudly presents: zetaSID expandable modular SID synth voice

The legendary SID chip reimagined as an expandable modular synth voice: powerful synthesis engine, animated OLED display, and polyphony-expandable.

zetaSID is a powerful eurorack modular synthesizer voice packed into just 4 HP, expandable via the new midiphy phybus backplane link. Start with a single monophonic voice controlled via CV/gate and scale it to a full polyphonic MIDI synthesizer with up to six stereo voices with MIDI control. At its core lies the legendary MIDIbox SID synthesis engine, featuring six LFOs, dual envelopes, quad wave sequencers, eight modulation paths with dozens of sources, algorithmic operations, and an extensive trigger matrix.

It ships with 100 carefully crafted patches in its ROM bank, ready to use as-is or as inspiration for your own creations.

zetaSID is an expandable powerful SID voice covering a wide range of tones and textures, from classic chiptune staples to sounds you might not expect from a SID chip.

Try out the free web-based emulator (no installation required) here:
https://www.midiphy.com/en/zetasid-em...

More info:
https://www.midiphy.com/en/zetasid"

midiphy 4 x zetaSID Song

video upload by Avrilcadabra

"Hi everyone, These are midiphy eurorack modules.

Disclaimer I have marked this video as Paid Promotion although I was not paid to make this or any video, I was sent these to test before release.

The zetaSID modules are based on the legendary Midibox Sid Synthesizer.
They contain the lead and drum engines from the Midibox Sid and use Hermits (creator of Sid Wizard tracker) Sid emulation.

Each zetaSID contains 3 voices and filter as you would expect from an Sid chip ( The Sid chip is the sound chip from the legendary Commodore 64 home computer from the 80's )

So each zetaSID is a like one commodore 64. If you have multiple zetaSID's they can be linked together with supplied ribbon cables internally to add them to the Phybus, midiphy's way of having all modules being able to talk to each other. They then can work in unison, as stereo pairs, monophonically or for polyphony so a lot of different ways to use them. Of course I wanted to test how I could use them multitimbrally, and in this example I have them unlinked (not physically you can do it from the menus)

The midi module is Nexus Midi by midiphy and allows you to control the zetaSID's via regular midi over the Phybus (they do support cv gate also)

zetaSID 1 is using the drum engine, here I have split, kick, snare and hats over different voices on a single zetaSID, so indeed you can play a kick, hat and snare at the time time if patched this way.

zetaSID 2 is the lead sound, it is going through some hall reverb in this example. It shows off legato bends and using the impressive wave sequencer to increase vibrato over time (like tables if you are familiar with trackers)

zetaSID 3 Uses the Arp to provide classic c64 Arp sounds, I am just sending chords to this module over midi and it is handling the arps itself. It actually has 3 arpeggiators, one per voice, so a stereo pair of zetasids can run SIX arps with completely different settings at the same time from a single patch, impressive.

zetaSID 4 Is using one of the factory presets Den of Saws, I've just high passed it a bit since we are using a lot harmonically rich voices in this song.

This was midi sequenced via a Dirtywave M8 Tracker.

I will show more of the zetaSID's, as they are very powerful and very deep, the amount of modulation they have is outstanding even has Logic Gates, you can literally XOR lfo's together and I need to say if you are seeing this video and thinking you want like to write songs on these that program change isn't currently implemented, but is a high priority on the roadmap.

If you like my music I have a bandcamp here https://avrilcadabra.bandcamp.com/
And you can find me on streaming services and socials also."

Kilohearts Phase Plant: Dark Cinematic Ambient Atmospheres

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌌 'Dystopian Frames' is a collection of 50 atmospheric and dark cinematic presets for Kilohearts Phase Plant, created for producers who are drawn to mysterious space textures, drifting pads, expressive strings, and deep evolving drones.

The soundset moves between soft, distant atmospheres and darker, unstable tonal landscapes—making it suitable for both musical composition and sound design.

🧿 The bank of presets includes: 12 Pads, 11 Strings, 15 Textures, and 12 Drones.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/phas...
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.

💎 The soundset is built around depth, space, and tension, with a subtle cosmic character running through the collection.

🎛 Each patch includes 8 Macros that give you direct control over tone, modulation depth and speed, noise level, distortion, detuning, space, and effects balance. They can be automated in your DAW or controlled via a MIDI controller for fast and intuitive sound shaping.

The ModWheel adds brightness and expression.

🌠 The sounds work especially well for ambient, dark ambient, cinematic, experimental, IDM, industrial, and atmospheric electronic music.

It is also suitable for films, games, trailers, and other projects where mood, scale, and tension matter.

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