Maximus 8V | The Ultimate Analogue Workstation | Three Sequence Variations

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"Three variations. One powerful analogue workstation.

This video brings together three related multipart sequences on the Analogue Solutions Maximus 8V. Each develops the same musical idea through changes to the sequencing and sound, showing how a few adjustments can take a composition in a new direction.

The Maximus 8V is the ultimate analogue workstation. Play it as a traditional eight-voice polysynth, or give each voice its own sound and sequence to build layered compositions. Explore basslines, melodic patterns, percussion and evolving textures within one instrument.

Independent controls for every voice put sound design at the heart of the process. Shape individual parts, explore their interaction, and let the instrument inspire the next idea.

Features include:

• Eight independent analogue synth voices with 16 VCOs
• Eight onboard 16 step note and modulation sequencers
• 12dB low pass, band pass and high pass filters per voice
• Two ADSR envelopes per voice
• Sub oscillator, white noise and glide per voice
• Individual BBD style retro echo per voice
• Eight channel stereo mixer
• Two real spring reverbs
• Three master LFOs
• Global tune, detune and filter cutoff controls
• Extensive patching and modulation options
• Polyphonic MIDI to CV conversion and MIDI synchronisation

From rich polyphonic sounds to interlocking sequences, Maximus 8V puts an extraordinary range of analogue possibilities at your fingertips."

Additional posts

DOREMiDi Has MIDI Covered - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

DOREMiDi on Amazon

"Eric from DOREMiDi gave us a look at MIDI Interfaces and utility boxes at M-China26, covering a wide range of compact devices for routing, converting and syncing MIDI signals.

The range includes the Merge 5, which merges up to five MIDI inputs and provides MIDI output and thru connections. A USB MIDI host handles communication between USB MIDI devices and traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI gear, while a Bluetooth MIDI unit connects DIN MIDI equipment to wireless MIDI systems.

Other devices in the range focus on routing and conversion. The MIDI stream controller allows MIDI connections to be customised, with filtering and routing functions. A MIDI timecode box handles sync between MIDI devices, music and video, including audio timecode sync. There is also a MIDI-to-DMX unit, which receives MIDI signals and converts them to DMX for lighting control.

The products are available through DOREMiDi's online store and Amazon."

Clarii Pro: Robkoo - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

"Oscar from Robkoo showed us Clarii Pro C20, the company's pro wind controller at the large Robkoo booth - electronic wind instruments are very popular here in China. The current range includes the Clarii Mini and Clarii Pro C20, with the Pro model having a larger selection of controls and features.

A recent addition is the 3D glider function. When a key is touched from the edge towards the centre, the instrument generates a slight glide, giving bend-style control for sounds such as whistle or recorder.

Clarii Pro includes a sampler, an analog synth models, around 100 internal sounds, and 100 user sets for stored patches. It uses sax-style fingering, with extra keys for articulations, set switching, octave control, glide, pitch bend up and down, plus an internal gyro sensor. The mouthpiece supports bite control and breath pressure for volume. A dual-driver speaker is built in.

Connectivity includes USB MIDI and wireless MIDI over Bluetooth, with support for DAWs and software instruments. Wireless audio is not included because of latency. More sounds can be installed via the app. Pricing is around US$700, depending on region, with dealers in the US, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries.

More Info: https://www.robkoo.com/"

See the Robkoo label below for additional posts.

M-VAVE FM-1 with KARMA firmware: four tracks, stems and MIDI into Ableton

video upload by SLEAZTEK

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

"And Karma is out… I can’t wait to see what you’re all gonna do with it.

"KARMA is free, open-source firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1. It turns the FM-1 into a four-track groovebox: an acid bass or a Juno-style polysynth, physical modelling, two dozen synthesis models and a drum synth, with a 64-step sequencer, song mode, generators that write parts on one chord plan, and a pixel cast that reacts to every note.
Everything you hear in this video was played on the FM-1 and recorded straight into Ableton Live over one USB cable: six separate stems, the MIDI of every track, and the FM-1 following Ableton's clock and play button.
Install it from your browser in about a minute (Chrome or Edge, a USB data cable), try it first in the browser simulator, or edit your sounds and back up your projects with the web editor:
https://eatyourgreensstudio-dotcom.gi...

Source code (GPL-3.0): https://github.com/eatyourgreensstudi...

KARMA is built on the work of the FM-1 open-source community: SLOOP by isod89, Felucca by Hügelton Instruments, and code from X0X, FM-106, Melodee, JIANT FM and Mutable Instruments' open-source modules. Full credits are on the website. Not affiliated with M-VAVE.
#mvave #fm1 #synth"

Additional notes from the developer:

"It turns the FM-1 into a four-track groovebox:

- Track 1: an acid bass or a Juno-style polysynth

- Track 2: physical modelling, built on Émilie Gillet's open-source Elements (Mutable Instruments): strike, pluck, bow or blow a resonator

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New Controllers And Interfaces: Synido, MIDIPLUS, Topping - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

Synido on Amazon

"Millie from Synido showed us their products - W25 Play, TempoKey K32 Play, Scale Pocket, Gaming A7 and LiveDock A20 Pro. Synido is a Shenzhen-based company with a focus on compact music tools, MIDI controllers and small audio interfaces.

W25 Play works without a computer for setup. It includes scale mode, chord mode, an arpeggiator, MIDI, and MIDI In, Out and Thru. It costs $169.

TempoKey K32 Play includes 128 sounds, 10 drum keys, a speaker, battery, 32 MIDI keys, eight knobs, eight pads, Bluetooth MIDI and USB-C. It costs $149 and is released in mainland China, with overseas release planned through the website and Amazon.

Scale Pocket includes 132 scales, 12 sounds, a speaker, headphone jack, USB-C MIDI and 24 velocity-sensitive keys. Gaming A7 is a low-latency gaming audio interface due in December at $53. LiveDock A20 Pro includes instrument input, mic, output and Type-C, and costs $60."

X-Max And Many New Products: MIDIPLUS - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

MIDIPLUS on Amazon

"YK from MIDI Plus gave us a tour of the massive booth they had in hall N1 covering products across many areas. YK showed us the flagship X-Max keyboard, and several new products in the company's range. We heard about the brand's history, including early Chinese digital keyboard development, portable MIDI keyboards for personal computers, and MIDI-to-USB work with MIDI Man. They collaborate with many brands to bring products to us.

*X-Max *is the flagship keyboard. It comes in an 88-key Fatar-touch version, with three semi-weighted versions also available. It includes hundreds of sounds, supports split mode, and offers DAW control for Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools, Live and others. Features include Chinese instruments, velocity-switched sample layers, expression control, smart scales, a learning mode, arpeggiator mutation and chord pads. Pricing is over RMB 6,000.

The Titan Q4F audio interface is a new 8-in/8-out model with a self-developed FPGA platform, screen metering, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD and LDAC, plus Dante, ADAT, S/PDIF and OTG support.

Portal is a broadcast-focused interface with EQ, effects, pads, sampling, presets, mix-minus and loopback. We also saw a *folding AI smart guitar*, a Bluetooth MIDI wind instrument, and an expandable DAW controller with up to 32 channels.
More Info: https://www.midiplus.com.tw/"

KB22 and M62: Topping - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

Topping is primarily known for their DACs.

"Marie from Topping Pro gave us a look at KB22, a mechanical keyboard with a built-in 2-in/2-out audio interface, alongside the portable M62 interface. The KB22 is a recent release from the Guangzhou company, which has its roots in hi-fi products and is now moving further into pro audio. This while at first glance might seem like a gimmick, actually makes a lot of sense.

The KB22 includes mic and high-impedance instrument inputs, line output, USB hub, OTG for phone connection, and 6.35mm headphone output with monitor volume control. The keyboard comes in two switch-feel options, and a small screen shows basic data.

Its control panel offers three modes: pro audio, gaming and hi-fi. Pro audio mode includes 80 dB gain, six loopback channels, DSP effects, noise reduction, reverb and ducking. Gaming mode includes voice boost and monitoring tools, while hi-fi mode includes EQ adjustment for playback tuning.

The M62 offers similar functions in a portable format, with a built-in battery rated at about 6.5 hours, dual mic inputs, aux input, headphone output, charge, OTG and USB-C ports. It supports phone and computer connection, including two-phone live streaming, and comes in seven colours. KB22 is priced at $269, while M62 is $249, with availability via Topping's global store, distributors and Amazon.

More Info: https://www.toppingaudio.com/"

'Escape from New York' Theme (Prophet-10 Rev4 + Drums) Cover - John Carpenter

video upload by PKN Synth

"Main Theme by John Carpenter in association with Alan Howarth. I had covered this a long while ago, but always intended to revisit it. This updated version is a combination of my favorite elements from each released version of the theme.
/ pknolan

A huge thank you to my friend Javier Puretz on drums.

Keyboards & Production by Paul Nolan

Filmed by Paul Nolan and Daniel McConnell
Editing and 80s graphics by PN in Davinci Resolve.

Hardware Synths used:
Sequential Prophet-10 Rev4
Ensoniq ESQ-1 (stereo bass)

Other gear used:
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Kit
Ludwig 70s Acrolite Snare
Zildjian K Cymbals
Arturia KeyLab Essential mk3 MIDI Controller
Fender Sunburst Strat ...(didn't show this on camera since I'm not a great player) It's playing chord layers.

Software:
Korg Arp Odyssey
Cherry Audio Quadra
NI Scarbee Rickenbacker Bass
NI Session Guitarist - Electric Mint (for chord layers)
Shreddage 3 Stratus Free (for wide strat)

If you read this far.. did you catch the hints of the Escape From L.A. theme I threw in, or the EFNY end credits outro? Let me know in the comments!"

matrix note: giving this one the Halloween label, not for the movie, but for John Carpenter, and for the mood.

Add MPE-like Actions by Twiddle AI PEEK - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

"We had a chat with Huang from Twiddle AI who showed us Twiddle PEEK a camera-based MIDI controller add-on that converts a conventional MIDI keyboard into an MPE-like controller.

Processing happens inside the unit, so it does not need a connected computer. It works standalone with a MIDI keyboard, controller, or synthesizer. Connectivity includes USB-A input, MIDI in, and MIDI out, with both MPE and standard MIDI modes available.

Twiddle PEEK adds two extra gesture dimensions beyond note on/off and velocity. Its computer-vision expression engine tracks hand position and supports up to ten fingers. Gestures can be assigned to different MIDI functions. A long press on the front button re-learns the keyboard view, while a short press activates bypass.

The camera field of view supports around 25 to 50 or 60 keys, depending on module height. Infrared lighting and camera exposure/gain adjustment allow operation in dark or bright conditions. A Kickstarter launch is planned in about a month, with pricing expected below $200.

More Info: https://twiddle-ai.com"

M-Vave FM-1 | Do you really need custom Firmware anymore? | Official V16 Firmware

video upload by NatLife Sounds

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

"The sounds (presets) used in the video: https://natlifesounds.com/product/amb...

Official V16 Firmware: https://www.m-vave.com/download [links on bottom here]

Hello everyone!

Version V16 of the official firmware for the M-Wave FM-1 was recently released, and after using it for a while, I seriously wondered: Do I really need any other third-party firmware? The official firmware is the most stable, offering full stereo effects, multitimbral support, color gamut customization, a full 64-step sequencer, and much more that can't be found in third-party firmware.

And since the video didn't finish recording, I'd like to add: Do we really need custom firmware with incomprehensible code written by AI (which doesn't even understand sound synthesis)? Unfortunately, the video didn't finish recording, but that's exactly what I wanted to add in this video.

Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - first Sequencer/Preset Demo 'SY Complx - Pattern 12'
01:47 - Analog sound demo with 'LD Jupiter - Ambient & Dreams V2'
03:15 - About 64-Sequencer
03:40 - 128 Effect Presets (in Stereo Effects)
04:33 - Global function Update
05:41 - How it will sounds now?
07:53 - "PLK Trance" in new Sequencer
08:43 - My thoughts about '3rd parties Firmwares'
09:55 - You can lost a quality of FM engine?
11:01 - FM Engine is the main thing of M-Vave FM-1
11:50 - My thoughts on all Firmwares
12:30 - Official V16 Firmware Pros
13:27 - The record was stopped (because the SD card is full :D)

#fm1 #mvave #musicproducer #musicproduction"

Also see M-VAVE FM-1 Open-Source Firmware｜Workbench & Operation Guide

FM-1 016 Firmware Release Notes follow [yes there are two 1.s below]

Compared with: the 015 release (single-timbral, 12-note polyphony)

The user manual on the official website has been updated accordingly. Please refer to it for detailed operating instructions.

Prepared: October 20, 2026

Terminology: °∞Voice°± on the display refers to a timbral part. °∞Polyphony°± refers to the total number of synthesis voices available across the instrument.

1. Multitimbral Operation and Expanded Polyphony

1. Expanded from one timbral part to eight Voices. Play different sounds simultaneously or layer multiple sounds together.

2. Total polyphony increases from 12 to 20 synthesis voices, dynamically shared across all eight parts. The instrument provides 20 voices in total, not 20 per part.

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Waldorf Crema | More than Meets the Eye

video upload by Starsky Carr

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability. See the announcement post with additional videos here.

"Waldorf's Crema Ensemble looks like a simple string machine — it isn't. Under that beige lid there are 24 oscillator types: the Streichfett string engine, 17 of Waldorf's famous wavetables and 6 FM algorithms, plus a resonant filter, three ADSR envelopes and three LFOs — almost all of it hidden behind the display.

In this review and deep-dive demo I go through the whole architecture: both synth engines, the modulation nobody tells you about, the shimmer reverb, and how to get at the buried parameters over MIDI CC. Plus plenty of just playing it, because it sounds gorgeous.

If you've had enough of the same old synth design over and over again, this one is worth a proper look."

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro — Waldorf Crema Ensemble
02:08 Two engines: Texture and Lines
04:41 Texture engine — the Streichfett
05:12 The hidden parmeters
10:58 Why I built a full control panel
11:38 The Lines engine
14:18 Detune, PWM, vibrato and tremolo
18:28 Shimmer and reverb Shift functions
22:12 Mapping MIDI CCs
23:46 Verdict
23:57 Preset demos
27:41 Outro

A small monster from Berlin

video upload by TheGrimRapper

"Dark beats and slightly ridiculous music tools for Halloween.

Monster Maker is a browser beat machine for dark, Memphis-inspired beats, built just for fun. It's free and will stay free.

Have a play:
https://thehumants.com/monster-maker/

Runs in desktop Chrome, Edge or Brave.
For personal, non-commercial projects and experiments.

Questions or feedback:
thegrimrapper@thehumants.com

Keep cookin'."

Additional details via the developer:

"You can build a whole track in it: lay down drums and 808s, play or draw melodies with the Horror Keys, record your voice and chop your own samples. There's a song arranger, mixer, live vocal FX with a talkbox mode, tape echo, reverb and a step-sequenced glitch rack. MIDI keyboard input and clock sync are in there too, and you can record or render the result to WAV.

I also added a few skins and hid some Easter eggs. Curious if you'll find them."

PolyArp + Nord Stage 3 | Shaping an Expressive Pattern & 1.5 Update

video upload by Iris Orbit

"I’m playing my Nord Stage 3 with PolyArp, my dual polyrhythmic MIDI arpeggiator. The pattern follows the chords I hold.

Expression shapes the dynamics of the phrase, and Articulation changes how long the notes last. I can shape the phrase without editing every MIDI note.

In this demo I’m using only the right-hand arpeggiator. PolyArp sends MIDI, and the Nord makes the sound."

"PolyArp 1.5: a new preset browser and more arpeggio directions

PolyArp is a dual polyrhythmic MIDI arpeggiator by independent developer IrisOrbit.

Play a chord on a MIDI keyboard, or send chords from a MIDI track in your DAW. PolyArp turns each chord into two related, expressive arpeggios. Each arpeggiator has its own settings. The two parts can have different note lengths, rhythm patterns and arpeggio directions, but they stay at the same tempo.

The 1.5 updates introduce a new preset browser with separate factory and user sections and support for folders. Preset changes keep the current MIDI ports, channels and mappings by default.

Three new arpeggio directions start around the middle of the chord. With C, E, G and B in one octave and Repeat off, Center Down plays E, C, G, B; Center Up plays G, B, E, C; and Inside Out plays E, G, C, B. Each part can use a different direction.

The latest version, 1.5.3, also adds First Steps setup instructions and a clearer keyboard split-point marker.

PolyArp is available as a plug-in and standalone app for macOS, Windows and Linux. Updates are free for existing 1.x owners. A seven-day trial is available.

Product: https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/
Download: https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/download/
Release notes: https://irisorbit.io/polyarp/updates/"

Waldrof Introduces Crema String Machine

Check with dealers on the right on pricing and availability.

Playlist:

1. Waldorf Crema - Trailer
2. Waldorf Crema - Deep Dive with CTO - Rolf Wöhrmann
3. In the Studio with Maria Chiara Argirò ft. Waldorf Crema
4. Waldorf Crema // I’m having a hard time describing what kind of synth this is // Review and tutorial - loopop
5. Waldorf Crema Ensemble Synth - Sound Demo (no talking)
6. Waldorf Crema (Ambient improvisation and sound design walkthrough) - Martin Stürtzer

"Waldorf Music releases Crema, a compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer designed for creating string ensembles, layered pads and evolving sound textures.

Based on the synthesis architecture of the Waldorf Streichfett, Crema expands this concept into the digital era.

While Streichfett captures the character of the analog string machines of the 1970s, Crema adds the digital pads of the 1980s and 1990s.

It enlarges the sound palette through wavetable, FM synthesis and dual effects, including a dedicated shimmer reverb."

Additional details and pics (click on them to enlarge and zoom in):



"Meet Crema – The Finishing Touch For Every Sound

Meet Crema, the compact polyphonic string and pad synthesizer that expands the iconic sound of Waldorf Streichfett to the digital era.

While Streichfett captures the character of the analog string machines of the 1970s, Crema adds the digital pads of the 1980s and 1990s, enlarging the sound palette through wavetable and FM synthesis, dual effects and a dedicated shimmer reverb.

Classic string ensembles, rich pads, evolving textures and the Waldorf touch. All in one little synth.

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Yaeltex V3: Our Custom MIDI Controllers system just got better

video upload by Yaeltex

"New brain, new displays, new software. Yaeltex V3 is here. Build your custom MIDI controller in The Factory → http://factory.yaeltex.com

Yaeltex V3 is a full redesign of our modular MIDI controller platform. New main board, new elements, new software. Built for musicians, VJs and lighting designers who’ve outgrown off-the-shelf gear.

What’s new in V3
→ Kilomux V3: a brand-new main board, the brain of every controller
→ Display module: see what each control is doing, right on the hardware
→ Endless potentiometers: endless rotation, with no detents
→ Innofader crossfader: contactless, top-notch optical crossfader
→ New case size: Long case in lenga wood
→ Kilowhat V3: configure every element, displays included, without writing code, in our new cross-platform standalone software.

What didn’t change
Designed in Buenos Aires, assembled and tested by hand. Open-source firmware. 1,000+ controllers shipped to 40+ countries since 2016. And yes, V2 controllers keep getting firmware updates.

Design yours: http://factory.yaeltex.com (from a computer, runs in your browser)
Watch more about the Yaeltex V3 system: http://yaeltex.com/system

First batch (with few limited seats) ships late December.

Happy designing!"

BeatFriend drives the LXR-02: 10 patterns (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"As a standalone drum machine BeatFriend is instant fun. But with a limited kit range and mono output it won't suit everyone. Happily the MIDI outputs can drive other machines so here it is with the LXR-02. The tracks here are a mixture of BeatFriend output + LXR-02 output and sometimes just the LXR-02. There are no external effects or processing.

For me the LXR-02 is mainly a 'character' drum machine. It does weird sounds very well but takes a bit of work to get a really powerful driving thump - especially when raw. So a lot of what you hear are 'character' patterns. In future videos I'll be teaming it with other machines for a completely different end result. Yet even here it's amazing what a Bossa Nova can produce. The timestamp names are the pattern names from BeatFriend.

As usual with drum machines a mixture of monitor listening and headphones will show the full range of sound.

0:00 Rock Free
1:02 Bossa Nova
2:44 Tim O'Tay
4:13 Rock Free 2
5:46 Roquefort
6:45 Rock Won
7:53 Bossa Doble
9:39 Soda
10:52 Rock Too
12:44 BridesSoBros

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

EP35 Amp: Teenage Engineering - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

"Well this is a first... Teenage Engineering in the Guitar Hall! With a Guitar Amp! That holds a beer! ;-] Nick chatted to Yukes from Teenage Engineering about the *EP35*, a new 35-watt practice amplifier that fits in the company’s more 'affordable' EP/KO range.

There's a 6.35mm instrument input, a 48V XLR input, an auxiliary input, Bluetooth audio, USB-C and line output. It also works as a multi-channel audio interface, with instrument, mic, aux and master signals available across eight channels. The line output doesn't mute the speaker, so it can feed recording or monitoring at the same time.

Accessories include a two-sided USB flash drive for backing tracks and drum loops, an "Amptenna" radio antenna, EP-compatible side mounting and a rear compartment that can hold a drink or a power bank. The KO pedal connects over Bluetooth for playback control, effects, and looping, and also works standalone as a USB MIDI sustain or expression controller.

The amp is expected to retail around $399 overseas. It is available in some areas already, while China has the amp first, with pedal and accessories still to follow there."

Synthesizer V, Instrument X & VocalFlex: Dreamtonics - Music China 2026

video upload by sonicstate

"Kanru from Dreamtonics gave us a look at Synthesizer V, Instrument X and VocalFlex at Music China 2026. Synthesizer V is a vocal synthesis system rather than a prompt-based generator. It runs completely offline and converts MIDI notes with typed lyrics into audio.

Since our previous coverage at ADC in Brisatol, the Synthesizer V 2.3.0 beta adds Portuguese, French, German and Italian support. It also includes detailed phoneme editing, so vowel and pronunciation choices can be adjusted per note. Language selection is handled from a dropdown, but the software does not translate lyrics.

Instrument X is the instrumental counterpart, with a launch collection of 15 orchestral and jazz instruments. It uses neural network synthesis combined with physics modelling, runs offline on CPU, and supports Mac and Windows. Articulations replace lyrics in the editor, with staccato, slurs, accents, portamento and pitch curves available. It works as an instrument plug-in and via ARA.

VocalFlex is a real-time voice transformation plug-in with morphing between reference timbres. All three products are one-time purchases, with the Trilogy bundle priced at around $299.

More Info: https://dreamtonics.com/"

SiDJ FM-1: Play & Remix C64 SID Music

video upload by tubesockor

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

SiDJ turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a player and live remixer for Commodore 64 music.

▶ Install SiDJ and add songs: https://thomasj.github.io/fm1-sidj/
▶ Try it in your browser first: https://thomasj.github.io/fm1-sidj/emu/
▶ Source code (GPL): https://github.com/thomasj/fm1-sidj

WHAT IT DOES

• Plays tunes from the High Voltage SID Collection on a cycle-exact emulated C64, through a 6581 or 8580 SID

• Remix every voice live from the panel or a MIDI keyboard: transpose, mute and solo, swap waveforms, sync and ring mod, envelopes, the filter, an LFO per voice

• Ride the tempo (25–150 %) and a ±8 % vinyl fader

• Three outputs, alone or together: the FM-1's audio jack; USB audio with no driver (the mix, or each voice on its own channel for recording); or real SID hardware over ASID: SidStation, TherapSID, TeensyROM, USBSID-Pico
The remix builds on the one I made for the TherapSID.

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Behringer Have A Ton Of New Gear - Music China 2026

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Follow-up to Sneak Peak From the Halls - Music China 2026

"Nick's video of a quick visit to the show floor before the opening of Music China 2026 got a load of interest, primarily because Nick & Tami X ended up having a sneaky peek under the wraps at the Behringer stand...

Today the show officially started, so one of the first visits was a whilstle-stop tour of some of the new items - Kevin from Behringer gave us a look at Pro-16, RD-765 and several other early units at Music China 2026.

The Pro-16 is a 16-voice synth based on the Prophet-5 voice architecture. It supports poly aftertouch and includes a split mode with separate left and right parts. The unit is in final form, with global release already underway and China availability expected soon.

The RD-765 is a new drum machine with a layout that references Linndrum and classic Roland-style boxes. It includes classic FX routing, separate outputs, three trigger outputs, MIDI in and out, sync, and an input for sampling. It currently contains basic samples across 16 voices, stores kits, and allows different sounds to be assigned to pads.

We also saw the BCR-32, which includes a sequencer and four pairs of CV outputs. Other early units included a Polyvox-style synth, the JT-2 Mutator envelope follower, Mini Pops-style rhythm hardware, several controllers, and monophonic D-Mini, AKS-Mini and CS-Mini units.

Pricing, details and release dates for many of these remain a bit of a mystery though - I'm sure we'll find out more soon."

Retromulator 2.1 - Nordic Factory Bank Demo

video upload by discoDSP

nordic rack - clavia nord lead rack

"The original Nord Lead from 1995, running on Nordic, a C++ reimplementation of the Nord Lead 1 DSP program. It was written clean room from the behaviour of the unit, is bit exact to the original DSP program and was checked against a real Nord Lead 1, so no ROM or firmware is needed. 48 voices, unison, morph, arpeggiator and all four slots A-D, each on its own MIDI channel, with its own editor below the rack. Nord Lead 2 programs can be imported and exported."

"Eighteen legends, one plugin. From 90s digital synths running bit-exact on an emulated 56k DSP, through FM and sound chips like the DX7, OPL3, SID and Ayumi, samplers and trackers like the Akai S1000 and FastTracker, all the way to the classic Wurlitzer 200A, Oberheim Matrix-1000 and Minimoog Model D, modeled from their analog circuits, and the Hammond B3 with its tonewheels and Leslie speaker.

Version 2.0 opens every sound parameter of each instrument on a board below the rack.

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ELZ_1 core | Sound Design Examples #3 Flute

video upload by SONICWARE

"Dr. Endo demonstrates how to create unique sounds with the ELZ_1 core, exploring its creative possibilities.
https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-core

ELZ_1 core is a compact synthesizer module designed to bring the ELZ_1 sound into the gear you already use - keyboards, MIDI controllers, DAWs, and live rigs.
● 18 Distinctive Synth Engines ● 49 Versatile Effects ● 2 USB Ports for PC & Controller

This is a made-to-order product and will not be available in stores. Available exclusively through our webshop.

#SONICWARE #ELZ1core #ELZ1 #ELZ_1 #Synthesizer #SynthModule #CompactSynth #Keyboardist #DAW #MusicProduction #MIDIController #SynthEffects #SoundDesign #HardwareSynth #WavetableSynth #FMSynth #GranularSynth #PhysicalModelingSynth #VirtualAnalogSynth #LowBitSynth #8BitSynth #NoiseSynth"