Is Behringer Responding to the FM-1 Revolution?

video upload by PhilipsKnobs

"behringer has put the KICK source code on github, and it got me wondering if the FM-1 has helped kick off something bigger in the synth world.

in this video, i take a look at what they've actually released and why i think it's interesting. is open-source software the future of music hardware, or am i reading too much into it?

obviously, we don't know if this has anything to do with the FM-1, but i'd love to hear what you think.

github: https://github.com/MusicTribeOpenSour..."

Behringer's Open Source Synth will Change Everything | THAT SYNTH SHOW

video upload by SYNTH SAMURAI

UGLY MPC by Behringer…does anyone want this?

video upload by SON WU

"A NEW and UGLY MPC, but not made by AKAI! It seems like Behringer has the first prototype of their MPC One clone ready and is asking for your help to bring it to life by open-sourcing the firmware. What do you think about this sampler? And how long will it take until they actually release it?"

"Behringer KICK (BE 0700-AAM)

Source code for the Behringer KICK.

Key features

AI camera for gesture control
Touchscreen
16 RGB pads, 8 banks
Sampler with sample editing, step sequencer and looper
Over 300 built-in effects
4 assignable knobs and a jog wheel
MIDI in/out, USB and 4 CV / Gate jacks"

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SynthFest 2026 Walkthrough

video uploads by Molten Music Technology

"I visited SynthFest for the day in Sheffield and these were the bits of synth and modular that caught my attention."

You can use the player controls to skip around once started.

Playlist:

1. SynthFest 2026 Walkthrough

Sound On Sound magazine brought back SynthFest this year to delight us with synthesisers, modular and electronic music technology. It was filled with gear, seminars and a good dollop of community. Here's my walkthrough of the main expo in the hope of giving you some of the vibe of this fabulous show. Check out my handful of other videos getting closer in on some of the interesting bits that caught my attention. https://www.synthfest.co.uk/

2. SynthFest 2026 Noise Lab Beat Designer

To go along with their Drum Designer module, Noise Lab has come up with a fully featured drum machine called Beat Designer. https://www.noiselab.se/

3. SynthFest 2026 Orbiton

A remarkable new prototype instrument called Orbiton. It uses these twangy lamellas to physically modulate the sound. Currently the sound source is a DSP internal synth, but the intention is to be able to use the lamella vibrations as oscillators as the instrument develops. https://orbitonsynth.com/

4. SynthFest 2026 Delia Derbyshire Day

Grabbed a few moments at the Delia Derbyshire Day booth who are using Delia's legacy to empowered women in electronic music and technology. This was juston the Insta360 camera so the video and audio are a bit ropey, but it's a wonderful charity who deserve a shout-out. https://deliaderbyshireday.com/

5. SynthFest 2026 Half-Time Modular 8TR, 2TR and a Looper

Half-Time Modular are released a stereo, 2-track recorder module that will capture your performance at the touch of a button. Very neat in 2HP but also useful as a 1U tile. They also had a prototype looper - one to watch out for. https://www.halftimemodular.com/

6. SynthFest 2026 MidiCake Una

Una is a sort of build-a-band, hardware interactive composer that responds to what you play and jams around it. https://midicake.com/

7. SynthFest 2026 Rides in the Storm Rhythm Rides

Rides in the Storm were showing their not-quite-working drum machine Rhythm Rides. It's a massive source of modular drums, pattern generation and percussive grooving. Should be running at Superbooth next year. https://rides-in-the-storm.de/

8. SynthFest 2026 Bradshaw Instruments Drumkid

Sample-based drum module that's a whole kit to play with and includes lots of probabilistic messing about. https://bradshawinstruments.myshopify.com

9. SynthFest 2026 CLIP Photon Smasher

CLIP are a community-led project that brings people together over the generation of sound, and making and listening to music. They had two different Photon Smashers to show us. https://www.clipsoundandmusic.uk/

10. SynthFest 2026 Ian Helliwell

Discovered a superbly dressed man, showing some wondefully put together boxes, making some fascinating noises. That man is audio/visual artist Ian Helliwell. https://www.ianhelliwell.co.uk/

11. SynthFest 2026 F*ck With Sound

F*ck With Sound were showing three modules including a Ring Modulator, Distortion and Spatial mixing thing. https://www.fwithsound.com/

12. SynthFest 2026 Wonkystuff FluxMEMORY/h

Wonkystuff has pulled the FluxMEMORY out of the AE Modular format and put it into your hand. The handheld FluxMemory/h gives you four sample playback heads that you can mix and mess with. https://wonkystuff.co.uk/

13. SynthFest 2026 Eternal Research Demon Box

Strange triangulaar box that feeds of electromagnetic fields and outputs MIDI notes and other bits of data. https://eternalresearch.com/

14. SynthFest 2026 Transistor Sound Labs Bitloader

Bitloader is a sample-based drum module that's the perfect companion to the Stepper Drum which been in development for a very long time. However, Nina seemed to think that January could be the moment to get both of these modules released! https://www.transistorsoundslabs.com/

See the labels below for additonal posts on each.

Beijing Modular 10/26/26 Videos

video uploads by sonicstate

Latest videos for the day. See the Modular Commune label for more.

Playlist:

1. Heisenberg Zynthian Workstation- Beijing Modular 26

Jarrod from Heisenberg told us about the OFAI Music Workstation and a handmade wooden MIDI controller.

The workstation is a custom small Linux-based unit with audio outputs and MIDI. It runs open-source software from the Zynthian platform, with additional presets made by Jarrod. The hardware is a a custom development by the team, and it supports MIDI synths, plug-ins and multi-timbral sequencing.

The wooden controller works as a generic control surface and is not for sale, more just as a DIY project by Jarrod. Parameters are assigned with MIDI Learn, so knobs and buttons can control selected synth or effect parameters. In the demo, a USB MIDI cable connects the controller to the workstation. The system can run drums, hi-hats and riffs on separate tracks, and selecting a track gives access to further parameters. A MIDI latch function holds notes while parameters are adjusted.

The OFAI Workstation is sold in China for 3,700 RMB. The wooden controller is handmade and is not for sale. More Info: https://zynthian.org

2. 30k - Nyoka - Magnetic Field Noise Generator - Beijing Modular 26

Yang from 30K told us about their NYOKA Magnetic Field Noise Generator, a small experimental sound device that turns electromagnetic interference into audio control signals.

The unit senses magnetic field signals and uses them to modulate an internal oscillator. It can also be played by touch, with fingers routing signals to different points in the circuit. The device includes multiple switches for changing operating modes, selecting oscillator or inductor output, choosing where the magnetic field signal routes, and altering routing inside the oscillator.

The unit runs from USB-C power and outputs audio via a 3.5mm TRS jack. It responds strongly to nearby power sources, with different electrical equipment producing different responses. Yang also mentioned that it works well with external reverb and delay.

The device is available for 229 RMB.
He also showed a magnetic field amplifier with 1000x gain and a small Meow Box synthesizer that produces cat sounds - I mean, why not?

3. 203 Systems - Mystrix 2 MPE Grid, Cardenza - tiny hackable music computer- Beijing Modular 26

Nengzhuo Cai from 203 Systems had some pretty cool units to show, first up is about Mystrix 2, a wireless MPE grid controller, and two compact music devices. Mystrix 2 is the latest generation and runs its own OS, so applications can be installed directly on the hardware without a computer.

Mystrix 2 acts as a MIDI and control-data source. It includes MPE keyboard apps, chord, arpeggiator, scale and custom scale tools, split-screen operation, an eight-track sequencer, clip mode and a mixer. The sequencer supports 16 patterns with 16 steps. It has three full-feature USB-C ports for charging, computer connection or accessory boxes, plus CV and MIDI adapters. A hidden side touch slider supports functions such as strumming.

Next up is *Cardenza, *a $20 open-source ESP32 S3 music computer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, microphone, SD card, app installation and web coding support. You can run your own programs on it, and even browse the web (assuming you can code your own browser!)

Then the NULLperator is a tiny eight-track tracker with audio I/O, TRS MIDI I/O, microphone, speaker and battery. Mystrix 2 is expected for Kickstarter at around $500, while NULLperator is expected around $300, with free iOS and Android apps available.

More Info: https://203.io/ |--------|

4. SPI1: Mini Multi-function Game-style Modules - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Lei and the team behind *SPI1*, a compact modular music workstation built around a “micro universe” concept. They explained that the project uses a game-like interface for creating music, with visual design, touch controls and interchangeable hardware modules forming part of the workflow. SPI1 features a square-format touch bar with 12 control keys. Projects can start from blank templates or preset styles, and the system supports user-made templates. The team plans to release an SDK for third-party development, covering modules and internal software. The instrument includes a DSP synth system where timbres are organised as “plants”, with scale selection, generative music modes and four-channel pattern recording. A map-style interface contains sound machines, including chord and wave-based devices. External interaction comes through probes for wind, magnetic signals, audio signals and other inputs. The modular hardware includes interfaces such as joystick, DJ turntable, drum pad, fader and marble-based controllers. An audio sequencer module can trigger external devices and lights. SPI1 is currently a prototype, with a Kickstarter planned for spring next year. Pricing has not yet been confirmed.

5. Erica Synths: Graphic Sequencer - Beijing Modular 26

Ģirts from Erica Synths gave us a look at the Graphic Sequencer a new Eurorack module currently in production.

The Graphic Sequencer is a compact hub for sequencing and modulation. It has 10 steps (with a planned 16-step expander) plus CV and gate outputs and three modulation outputs. Those outputs support envelopes, delay-based envelope types, user-drawn multistage envelopes, LFOs, random walk, Euclidean sequencing and chord CV duties across multiple oscillators.

Magic mode changes an existing sequence in real time, with controls for note variation, octaves, density, gates and slides. Returning from that mode clears the edit buffer. The Euclidean section works with an 8-channel expander, and hits can be added manually with the encoder.

The module is expected in about a month, priced around €300.

6. Theresyn - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Nori about Theresyn, a handmade fully analogue theremin synthesizer. He explained that it uses the familiar theremin approach, with the left hand controlling amplitude and the right hand controlling pitch, but adds extra control and acoustic elements.

Xin then demo'd the pressure-sensitive touch pad, which controls oscillator amplitude and can also trigger an ADSR envelope. Theresyn has two oscillators, with mixing between the theremin voice and an internal oscillator. Antenna tracking can be set to none, partial or full, allowing one oscillator to act as a drone or follow the pitch hand.

The synth also includes selectable waveforms, filter modes including low-pass, resonance, pitch-to-filter tracking and amplitude modulation of the cutoff. Its speaker system includes a front loudspeaker and rear resonating strings, with a pickup for the string output. There is no pitch quantizer, and pitch remains continuous. The pitch range can be tuned to the player's body capacitance.

Theresyn is handmade, available to order from the website, and the full version with bag costs €3,000.

More Info: https://theresyn.com/

7. PUFF Eurorack Breath Controller - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to the team behind Puff V3 about the Puff breath controller project, which began in 2024. They explained that the current wired V2 has the same core functions as the planned V3, while the V3 moves to wireless operation.

Puff converts breath into control voltage for modular systems and synthesizers. It can control pitch, cutoff, resonance and other modulation destinations, depending on the patch. The system supports up to four CV outputs and one MIDI output. USB-C connects to a computer or laptop for MIDI, so it can control software and hardware at the same time.

The controller is held in the mouth, leaving both hands free for instruments such as guitar or piano. The team also discussed a future mouth ring or bite control for sustain-style input. The prototype is built, with release planned for June next year, and the project launches on Kickstarter.

Formanta P432 (1989) - Presets & Midi Demo

video upload by LFOstore

"We've got this only one midified soviet polyphonic synthesizer from 1989 in perfect condition.
With case, manuals & factory pedal.

In this demo we are showing preset sounds wuth small amount of Valhalla Supermassive Reverb & Arturia Keystep for midi examples.

The Formanta P-432 is a digital pre-set synthesizer with 32 sounds based on stored ROM sounds for many popular real instruments including piano, harmonica, accordion, organ, Hammond, flute, brass, woodwind, various electric keyboards and some synthesizer sounds as well."

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Intellijel Cascadia Minimal Techno Patch Walkthrough

video upload by Intellijel

"Sometimes, all you need is a drum machine, an FX pedal, and synth... Intellijel Cascadia

In this video, Matt works on patching together Cascadia's various analog tools to create the different elements in a Minimal Techno jam. This includes utilizing Cascadia's secret weapon - the "Entropic Sequence Generator", and using CV to control feedback on the delay pedal via the expression input.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - MIDI Sequenced Bass
02:01 - Entropic Sequence Generator
05:15 - Adding the Wavefolder
06:03 - Bring in the FX
06:51 - Patching some more modulation
08:08 - Sample and hold on an LFO
09:47 - Experimenting and jamming with the patch
11:58 - Patch summary and some features we missed"

Oberheim XP-1 Xpander & Xk-1 MIDI Keyboard Controller SN G50437 & Z631187

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

via this eBay listing

"The Oberheim Xpander (model designation XP-1) is a legendary six-voice desktop analog synthesizer released in 1984. It is widely celebrated by sound designers as one of the most flexible non-modular analog synthesizers ever constructed. By pairing rich analog audio components with an innovative digital control logic, the Xpander achieved the deep routing capabilities of a modular system without requiring any physical patch cables.

The Oberheim XK (also known as the OB-Xk) is a programmable MIDI keyboard master controller released in 1985. It does not generate any internal sounds on its own; instead, it was engineered primarily as a dedicated, rugged companion hardware controller for Oberheim’s legendary Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizer modules.

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Almost Overlooked This Groovebox…

video upload by TAETRO

"Today we take a deep dive into the Chordcat, a groovebox I had previously overlooked with some MIDI features that many grooveboxes do not have!"

📖 Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Hardware & Connectivity
1:34 Layout & Basic Controls
4:12 Built-In Sounds & Instruments
6:54 Sample Import Limitations
7:23 Drum Sequencing & Pattern Length
9:28 Chord Mode & Chord Sets
11:59 Downloadable Chord Sets
12:40 Customizing Chord Voicings
14:04 Chord Cruiser: Finding New Progressions
15:39 Chord Cruiser Plugin: Early Access Prototype
16:10 Pattern Chaining
17:39 Effects & Ducker
19:53 Using ChordCat with Ableton Live
21:52 MIDI Sync & Arpeggiator
23:44 MIDI Delay
25:26 MIDI Drum Sequencing
28:03 Alternate Sequencer Directions
30:10 Hybrid Hardware Setup with Blackbox 2
32:12 Sequencing External Chords
33:27 Adding Bass
34:46 Creating Arpeggiated Melodies
37:26 Controlling External Gear with MIDI
40:14 MIDI Volume & Routing Considerations
43:01 Exporting MIDI to Your DAW
47:24 Final Thoughts: Pros & Cons
52:13 Who Is ChordCat For?
53:09 Outro

You can find addtional posts here.

fm1-dock: one FM-1 firmware, many synths

video upload by Joakim Eriksson

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"fm1-dock is a firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1. You install it once, and the synths live as modules in Flash. Hold HOME, pick one and play, with no reflashing.

In this video, on a real FM-1 and in the emulator, running the same firmware and the same flash:
FM-1 SID: C64 tunes on a cycle-exact 6510 and reSID (Arkanoid, Wizball, Commando)
OberVave by zvenson: a 4-track analog poly
CS-1 by twochannels: a CS-80-style synth
Scintilla: the 1981 Elka Synthex, ending on its laser harp ('Ring mod.')

You can write your own module and deploy it over USB in seconds. The log, the crash record, and the CPU load are one click away in the browser. fm1-dock also has BLE-MIDI. Your modules and presets survive firmware updates, and the FM-1 Firmware Hub takes you back to the official firmware at any time.

Page, console and emulator: https://joakimeriksson.github.io/fm1-...
Download: https://github.com/joakimeriksson/fm1...
Source (GPL-3.0): https://github.com/joakimeriksson/fm1...
Try FM-1 firmwares in your browser: https://joakimeriksson.github.io/fm1-emu

Chapters
0:00 FM-1 SID: a real FM-1 and the emulator
0:19 Hold HOME: the picker, OberVave
0:41 CS-1 and Scintilla's laser harp


Built on Dinghy by zvenson. C64 music by Martin Galway and Rob Hubbard. Unofficial: not affiliated with M-VAVE. Installing firmware is at your own risk.

#synth #FM1 #MVAVE #C64 #SID #chiptune #synthesizer #opensource"

The groovebox in your eurorack case: Befaco ARK

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a simple intro to Befaco ARK - a 16 track Eurorack groovebox (the case shown here is an extra!) with samples, synth engines, Euclidean and random sequencing, and a chord/harmony track that your other tracks can follow. It sends and receives CV and MIDI (USB & 3.5mm), is a USB device host, and makes sound too. Here I build a groove from scratch to show basic track making - the tip of the iceberg!"

CHAPTERS
00:00 - ARK in a nutshell
00:48 - Creating Devices on Tracks & What Devices You Get
01:45 - Basic Sequencing & Sound Editing
02:55 - Euclidean Note Entering
03:30 - CV Gate Out Sequencing, 'Virtual' Keyboard
04:28 - Editing Notes Per Step & Parameter Locking
05:28 - Adding Send Effects to Sounds
05:51 - Creating a Drum Sample Instrument
06:55 - Changing Per Track Sequencer Length
07:35 - Sending MIDI out to Synths
08:21 - Extending Sequence Length to 32 Steps
08:56 - Adding an Acordes (Internal Synth) track
09:59 - Random Layer & Multi-Selecting notes
10:44 - Adding LFOs
11:32 - Activating Chord Tracks
14:33 - Tuff Outro Jam

My FIRST PATCH with ARK // a whole modular music computer from Befaco & Tesseract

video upload by DivKid

"Here's our literal first patch play around with ARK from Befaco & Tesseract, a whole modular music production computer with drum synthesis, sample playing and slicing, multiple mono and poly synth voices, sequences, performance options, mixing FX and more ... it's a big crazy project I'm still getting a feel for. But given a couple of hours to play around, this is what it led to."

A6Plus - New Firmware for the Alesis A6 Andromeda - Now Available in Beta 1.0

video upload by GT Synthware

"Now available at gtsynthware.com

A6Plus is a free, unofficial update to the Andromeda A6’s final OS (1.40.13). It fixes long-standing annoyances and adds new features while keeping your existing patches sounding exactly the same.

What’s new:

Knob jitter fix: no more flickering values or jumping parameters.
Poly aftertouch from MIDI controllers now works.
Whole-number BPM for the clock, arpeggiator and sequencer.
Smoother envelopes and PWM (less aliasing noise).
VINTAGE Knob: analog-style per-voice drift and variation.
SPREAD Knob: stereo voice spread across the field.
RANDOM: a customizable patch randomizer with undo.
5 new arpeggiator modes: RANDOM, DRUNK, PEDAL, CONVRG and ASPLAY.
Effects send boost and clip guard, plus mixer headroom control
CV-input button fix

Full installation instructions on my website and in the readme.

This is a beta and isn’t affiliated with Alesis. Back up your programs first, and please report any feedback to my website!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Overview
01:16 Settings
03:04 Random Patch Generator
05:19 Knob Jitter Fix
06:15 Playing Demo, Vintage Knob, Arp Mode"

M-Vave FM-1 vs Korg Volca FM2: Can You Hear the Difference?

video upload by Live Synth

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"In this direct head-to-head audio shootout, we compare two popular compact FM synthesizers: the ultra-affordable M-Vave FM-1 (running the custom Baud Girl firmware) and the industry-standard Korg Volca FM2.

Can a budget FM module truly rival the Volca FM2 in raw sound quality, dynamic range, and character? Listen to the side-by-side audio test and judge for yourself!

🎹 Test Methodology & Sound Settings:
To guarantee an objective, 100% fair comparison:

🔍 Unified Preset Bank: We gathered a variety of classic and modern FM patches (compatible with Yamaha DX7 SysEx architecture) into a single, identical test bank loaded onto both devices.
🔍 Pure & Unprocessed Audio: All presets are played in their original, unedited state. No external EQ, compression, saturation, or stereo enhancement was added in post-production.
🔍 Firmware Note: The M-Vave FM-1 is tested using the community-favorite Baud Girl custom firmware, which unlocks improved stability and enhanced SysEx / MIDI handling.
🔍 Signal Chain: Both units were recorded at matched line levels through professional audio converters into a DAW at 24-bit/48kHz.

🎹 Key Areas to Listen For:
🔍 DAC & Output Noise Floor: How do the converters compare when sustained chords decay into silence?
🔍 Frequency Response: Pay close attention to low-end sub presence on bass patches and high-frequency alias brightness on bells and plucks."

SmartLab: Error Instruments - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

"Nick caught up with Paul Tas from Error Instruments about SmartLab, a standalone desktop instrument developed with Stijn Cuypers from *This Is Not Rocket Science*.

SmartLab mixes physical modelling, granular processing and a large effects processor, with nearly 40 sounds per engine and the ability to run two sounds at once. It includes a built-in microphone, stereo outputs, two inputs at Eurorack level, headphone output, CV outputs and MIDI support.

The interface centres on motion control. Each fader acts as a function generator, and movements can be recorded and repeated. Short gestures stay active, while longer ones fade away. The coloured LED ring interface gives visual feedback for recording and playback, and the same motion data can drive internal sound engines or external CV, acting like a repeating LFO.

Sample storage includes ten slots, with up to five seconds per sample at 32kHz. The Grenoble ring can store five new sounds, although that part of the software is not finished yet.
The target price is €600–€700, with shipping expected before Christmas or early in the new year."

François from Shakmat's Epic Live Rig - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

"François *from Shakmat* showed us his Live System, the modular, Elektron Octatrack and *Mixer *based rig he uses for all his live sets, including the epic set just last night in Beijing. He explained that the setup grew out of Shakmat talks, then became a more portable performance system after earlier versions proved too large and heavy for touring.

The rig combines Shakmat drum modules including Battering Ram*, *Lancer's Lash and Archer's Rig with Ballista Blast *voices, *Bishop's Miscellany sequencing, a mixer-based dub workflow, tape delay and reverb pedals, plus Octatrack material sampled from the modular. The *Ballista Blast *is a hybrid voice with digital VCO and modulation, plus analogue filter, distortion and VCA stages.

He also explained Shakmat's Select Bus workflow. The system uses the Eurorack power-bus pins for MIDI-style preset changes, so multiple modules can change together. A new firmware for Ballista Blast and Bishop's Miscellany adds exclusive Select Bus messages with channel, bank and preset control. Preset recall is a hard switch rather than a morph, and the firmware is due in late November."

A $60 Elektron Machinedrum?! (M-Vave FM1 Hortator)

video upload by AutoHot

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

"M-VAVE FM-1 running the Hortator custom firmware! Can a $60 groovebox sound like the legendary Elektron Machinedrum? Here is a raw techno sound demo.

With the Hortator firmware, the M-Vave FM1 turns into a powerful 8-track drum machine featuring 45 drum engines — including 21 models inspired by the Elektron Machinedrum.

In this first live jam session, I explore punchy kicks, FM textures, and industrial electronic grooves built entirely on this compact synth.

🔗 Get the Hortator Firmware:
https://deadactive.github.io/hortator/

🎛 Gear & Details:
• Synth: M-VAVE FM-1 (FM1)
• Firmware: Hortator Custom OS
• Style: Hardware Techno / Industrial Jam"

M-Vave FM-1: Turning the synth into an Elektron Machinedrum! Hortator firmware review
video upload by AutoHot

"An Elektron Machinedrum for pennies? New Hortator firmware for the M-Vave FM-1. Eight tracks of drums, inside the M-Vave FM-1. A stunning Elektron Machinedrum-style drum machine from the M-Vave FM-1: Exploring the Hortator firmware. 45 drum engines in three banks: 21 measured from the Machinedrum (13 TRX, 8 EFM), 10 modern, 14 classic. 151 factory presets, 128 user slots. The Elektron spirit is definitely present in this firmware.

Transforming the budget M-Vave FM-1 synthesizer into a full-fledged drum machine in the style of the legendary Elektron Machinedrum!

In this video, we explore the alternative Hortator firmware from DEADACTIVE. It completely transforms the functionality of this small synthesizer, turning it into a powerful 8-track drum machine similar to the renowned Elektron Machinedrum, with authentic electronic sound and flexible control.

Hortator Architecture and Sound Engines:
8 drum tracks inside the compact M-Vave FM-1.
45 Drum Engines in 3 banks:
21 engines lifted from the Elektron Machinedrum (13 TRX models and 8 EFM models);
10 modern engines (Modern);
14 classic engines (Classic).

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Music for falling asleep: The seventh planet

video upload by MIDI IN

"This is the music-only version for the falling asleep playlist. I'll be making a 'behind the scenes' video for Patrons.

patreon.com/midi_in"

Woovebox 3.0 - DNA synthesis, BIG reverb, mastering functions, live audio - it only does everything

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Woovebox https://www.woovebox.com/ Firmware 3.0 is here, and the list of features it adds to this mini groovebox is longer than a flight from Brisbane to Leipzig. So I've cherry picked some new and old(er) features I had not shown in this channel yet.

00:00 Hi, what's this?
00:18 DNA
03:25 Adding tracks via MIDI
05:30 Sidechaining
06:31 Wavetables!
08:35 Mastering effects: Stereo enhancements
09:09 Using Woovebox as an FX processor
10:21 Conclusion

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

Knucon: Retrograde Future - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

This is the fist post to feature Knucon on the site.

"Couldn't resist finding out more about these 'knuckleduster' style motion controllers from Retrograde Future - knucon is a prototype multi-sensor MIDI controller built around hand movement, proximity and pressure control. Seyesnuts explained that the unit is still in development, with manufacturing decisions unresolved because some internal components are difficult to source.

Knucon sends MIDI over USB MIDI and works with a receiver system. One receiver handles USB MIDI, while another outputs USB MIDI plus four CV outputs and two gates for modular systems. The controller includes a gyrometer position sensor, a 3D magneto sensor, a distance sensor, three buttons and a linear pressure sensor. It also includes sound-related RMS and PG functions, with a button to disable the more power-hungry mode.

He demonstrated the position sensor controlling computer visuals, and used the display to show magneto sensor response. Configuration happens from an onboard menu, where MIDI channels and CC numbers are assigned. The distance sensor range maps from short movements up to around two or three metres.

The hardware is currently 3D printed, with nylon and UV-printed test housings. Availability and pricing are not confirmed."

Sample Boy: Donner - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

This is the first post to feature Sample Boy.

"Logan from Donner gave us a look at *Sample Boy*, an in-development handheld sample workstation. He described it as a brand-new prototype, with the hardware close to completion while the software was still being developed.

Sample Boy has a 2.8-inch colour IPS LCD, four clickable colour-coded encoders, six touch points, 16 backlit buttons, a jog wheel, crossfader, D-pads and function keys. It includes a built-in speaker and microphone, MIDI, sync in and out, USB for charging, data transfer and USB audio in/out, plus a microSD card slot.

The current specification supports up to 32 voices, with a seven-track sequencer. Sampling runs at 48kHz/24-bit, with 480 seconds available in stereo and double that in mono. Sources include the microphone, USB audio and master sampling. Input effects include filter, EQ, compressor and distortion, and processing is recorded into the audio file. After recording, start and end points can be set, quick slicing can chop material automatically, and slices can be adjusted, zoomed and saved.

Availability is aimed for next year, with a detailed release date still to be confirmed."

Essential B1: Donner Music - Beijing Modular 26

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"Logan from Donner Music showed us the Essential B1 firmware update for the 303-style synth voice and sequencer. He explained that the update is scheduled for release on October 28 and includes pattern randomisation, expanded song mode memory, onboard sync settings, minor improvements and bug fixes.

The randomisation page is accessible with play and record. It lets pitch, rests, gate length, accents, switches and slides be edited independently. Pitch randomisation includes scale and key selection, with options including chromatic, modes, whole tone, pentatonic, melodic minor, harmonic minor and phrygian dominant. Rests, slides and accents can use selected steps and probability values, while gate length also has minimum and maximum settings.

Song mode now offers seven banks, expanding memory up to 112 slots. Patterns have a 16-step maximum, but they can be chained, transposed in semitones in real time, and assigned different lengths. MIDI input, MIDI output, clock source, division and sync polarity are now selectable directly on the unit. The B1 also includes delay, saturation and sawtooth operation."

Seashell Firmware 2.0: Instruō - Beijing Modular 26

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"Jason from Instruō chatted to Nick about Seashell firmware 2.0 and the company’s recent 58HP quad multimode filter.

He explained that, since our Berlin coverage, Seashell firmware 2.0 is close to release. The update adds parallel random and LFO operation, more modulation sources and destinations, second-order modulation through matrix multiplication nodes, and 120 hardware preset slots. Seashell remains a monophonic voice with two oscillators that can be targeted separately, and the computer software mirrors the hardware rather than hosting the patch data. Program change commands switch presets, and the controller setup uses aftertouch rather than MPE, with MIDI CCs assigned to pressure control.

The 58HP filter is a quad multimode design with mono-to-stereo operation per filter, all-pass stereo enhancement, a VCA mixer, global controls and four internal LFOs. LFOs can route to FM, morph, resonance and animate destinations. It is sold direct in small batches for £1600, including VAT, with UK shipping covered and international DDP shipping included."