"Elkatwin 61" Vintage Italian string/organ/bass keyboard - only play-

video upload by Davide Micheli

"Elkatwin 61 is a bass-string-organ keyboard built by the Elka Italian synth company in the 80'.
In my opinion is the queen of string machines of that era.
Video consists of two different parts. In the first, I played bass and organ and also some parts with the Crumar Bit99 synthesizer, midi connected to a Solton Programmer 24 synth adopted only as a master keyboard. In the second part, only full strings are played. Video camera recorded the audio by its microphone.
Hope you enjoy the video."

Torso Live Session #5: Ctrls

video upload by torso electronics

"Torso Electronics presents the fifth live session recorded at our office space in Copenhagen.

In this episode, Copenhagen-based artist Ctrls presents a live set built entirely around the S4, using the samples he created for the factory sound library.

Ctrls: “It's composed without any sequencing, only looping and modulation, which is a totally new way of working for me, but which the S4 makes really fun and engaging. The Ableton Push 3 and Intech midi controller act as a my mixer and finalizer, and I'm triggering and effecting some drones and fx sounds from its launch grid. It was a great experience and I'm happy I got to exercise a less clubby side to my music. Big thanks to the Torso team for the opportunity.”

About Ctrls
The Ctrls project was founded In 2012. From the first release the presence of a highly individual sonic style was apparent and his fast paced and futuristic techno based sound has now been well established with a stream of respected music on labels such as Token Records, Earwiggle, Micron Audio, Mechatronica and Key Vinyl. A lifelong devotee of electronic dance music, DJ’ing and live performance are central for the project. This has resulted in many involved sets at globally notable venues such as Tresor, Berghain, Khidi, Fabric, Kit Kat, Fold, Basement NY, and Club Drugstore as well a residency at Copenhagens purest electronic venue: Den Anden Side. The future holds a wider scope as electro, breakbeats, noise and audio visual components are folded into the distinctive Ctrls sound palette."

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 7: Pattern Workflow 01

video upload by OXI Instruments

All parts

"In this episode we explore how to work with sequence pages, pattern length, looping, and editing tools in the OXI sequencer.

First, we look at pages. OXI One MKII organizes sequences into 8 pages of 16 steps, giving you up to 128 steps per pattern. You’ll learn how to navigate between pages, add full pages to a sequence, copy and paste entire pages, and extend your pattern length by adding pages.

Next, we focus on patterns. We cover how to set start and end points, manage longer patterns while keeping full control of your workflow, and use the smart behavior that preserves sequence length when moving loop points. We will also duplicate patterns, and create temporary loops to focus on specific sections of your sequence.

Finally, we explore additional workflow tools, including selecting and editing groups of steps, tie notes across pages, and use the Follow function to keep the view synced with the transport while playing longer patterns. We also look at the Preview function in Mono, Poly, Multitrack, and Chord modes to hear notes, root tones, and chord variations while composing.

■ Learn more about OXI One MIDI/CV Sequencer: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/ ■ Learn more about Coral Polyphonic and Multitimbral Eurorack Module: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-coral/ 00:00 How pages work
01:05 Setting a pattern length
04:23 Copying pages
05:35 Mod lanes
06:20 Looping vs Init/End
06:55 Temporary selection
07:27 Extending ties to following page
07:46 Follow function
08:46 Preview functions"

DiscoDSP Releases Retromulator Based on The Usual Suspects dsp56300 Engine

via DiscoDSP

[Note: although DiscoDSP gives credit to The Usual Suspects, it's my understanding TUS is not happy about it. From a forum:

"He basically took our source, put his own wrapper on it and is trying to sell it and use it to promote his own business. Can't prevent it, but frankly this is reprehensible IMHO.

Yes. He knows he cannot legally "sell" it due to the licensing model our code is published under. Therefore he sells "support" of "his development efforts" to include difficult things like "git clone" and other Arcane and extremely difficult stuff. sigh... I'd strongly advise anyone using it not to actually pay him for it, but that is just my opinion.]

What isn't clear is whether the UI is just the player above or includes the full editors by The Usual Suspects. I'm hearing it's just the player, which in effect might be an upsell for the full editors by The Usual Suspects.

That said:

"Retromulator brings legendary hardware cores back to life through authentic low-level emulation. The virtual analog synths are powered by a faithful recreation of the Motorola DSP 56300 processor, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its original chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler plays your SF2, SFZ, and Bliss sample banks with studio-quality interpolation. Each core runs its actual firmware or sample data — delivering the unmistakable character of hardware that defined electronic music from the early 80s through the 2000s.

Unlike traditional software emulations that recreate synthesizer behavior by approximation, Retromulator emulates the original integrated circuits at the hardware level. The virtual analog synths run on a cycle-accurate Motorola DSP 56300, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its Hitachi HD6303R sub-CPU and Yamaha YM21280/YM21290 EGS/OPS chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler runs on the SFZero v3.0.0 engine with 8-point sinc interpolation supporting SF2, SFZ, ZBP, and ZBB sample banks. Each core executes its authentic firmware or sample data exactly as intended.

Load the ROM firmware from your own hardware or sample banks from your library, place them in the designated folder, and Retromulator takes care of the rest. The result is not an approximation — it is the real hardware running inside your DAW.

Retromulator is built on Gearmulator, an open-source synthesizer emulation project by the dsp56300 team. We are grateful for their extraordinary work in bringing these classic instruments back to life."

You can find demos of the dsp56300 engines in previous posts here.

Featured synths:

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KOSMOS – A Generative MIDI Sequencer for RP2040 (DIY Project)

You might recall KOSMOS from previous posts here. Plantssystem aka GreyScale wrote in to let us know the source code has been released. Details and link to the github repository follow.

"KOSMOS is a compact, self‑contained generative MIDI sequencer built on the Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040).

Power it on, and it immediately begins producing evolving melodic patterns — no DAW, no clock source, no setup.

The project combines a Euclidean rhythm engine, Japanese‑mode melodic generation (Hirajoshi / Insen / Miyakobushi),
and a 240×240 LCD UI for real‑time visualization of steps, probabilities, and phrase movement.

A small instrument with a surprisingly expressive voice.

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Meet the Akuto Studio Chord Machine AKT-0.1: first jam with Torso S-4

video upload by Freaky Tweaky



"SWITCH BETWEEN 3 DIFFERENT KEYBOARD MODES TO PLAY CHORDS AND MELODIES (TONNETZ, ACCORDION, PIANO)

ADD DEPTH TO YOUR TRACK BY USING THE SCREEN TO MIX UP TO 4 MIDI EFFECTS SIMULTANEOUSLY AND PLAY NOTES IN DIRECT, BIMANUAL OR STRUM MODE

USE THE ROTARY KNOB TO SEAMLESSLY NAVIGATE THROUGH SEMITONES, OCTAVES AND CONTROL THE PITCH TO TRANSPOSE ANY TYPE OF CHORD"

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Roland MKS-7 Super QuartetSynthesizer Module

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via this eBay listing

"The Roland MKS-7 Super Quartet is a multitimbral rack-mounted synthesizer, combining sounds from the iconic Juno-106 in four separate sections: Bass, Melody, Chord, and Rhythm.

Each section is independently programmable, making it a versatile tool for creating complete arrangements. With classic analog sounds, MIDI control, and robust build quality, the MKS-7 is perfect for vintage synth enthusiasts and studio setups."

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Roland M-VS1 Vintage Synth M-OC1 Orchestra M-SE1 String Expansion

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via this eBay listing

"Included in this bundle:

• Roland M-VS1 Vintage Synth
• Roland M-OC1 Orchestra
• Roland M-SE1 String Ensemble

These rackmount sound modules are great for studio setups, MIDI rigs, and vintage Roland sound collections."

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Floating Knobs Cuisine: A Performance Sequencer Jam (w/ Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano 201)

video upload by pitch patch

"Cuisine is a performance sequencer built around live interaction rather than step-by-step programming.

This video starts with an empty pattern and builds a sequence from scratch. Gate length, loop range and pattern changes remain flexible, while performance mode allows real-time edits that can be recorded once they feel right.

Cuisine is not about randomness. It is about relationships between steps, timing and control. A simple sequence goes a long way.

Sound source in this video is the Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano 201 via MIDI.

Get your Cuisine at Perfect Circuit"

BreakBud - Synth Breakbeat Pad Machine

A new app in via Cem Oclay

"Build Rhythms Fast with Pads and Sequencing

The 4x4 pad grid gives you 16 playable pads, each with its own full sound, pattern, and groove setup.

Switch pads instantly to move between variations without stopping the flow.

The step sequencer gives you direct control over steps, velocity, and timing.

Each voice can use its own step count and rate for polyrhythms, uneven loops, and evolving patterns.

Swing, nudge, and humanize make it easy to dial in a tighter or looser feel.

- 6 synthesized drum voices (100% synth, not sample based)
- 16 pads where each pad has its own sequencer pattern and parameter locks
- Super flexible sequencer where each row can have 1-16 steps (polyrhythms!) and microtiming with swing+nudge+humanizer combo
- A sweet, algorithmic pattern generator
- Full MIDI compatibility (pad in, pad out, voice in, sequencer out)
- AUv3 multiout support per drum voice"

Additional details:

https://keybudapp.com/breakbud

https://apps.apple.com/...

MOS-LAB's E-Mu Modular Systems Update & Pricing

You can find demos in previous posts here.

TOP SYSTEM

- T/S/P VCO x3
- Universal Active Filter
- VCA
- RING MODULATOR
- CV LFO
- Digital Noise
- Sample & Hold
- Dual Envelope Generator
- KOV _ MIDI to CV / GATE

3620,00 €

MAIN SYSTEM

- VCO x3
- Universal Active Filter
- VCA x2
- Dual Envelope Generator
- Lowpass VCF
- Resonant filter x2
- Filter Controller
- CV LFO x2
- Ring Modulator
- Digital Noise
- Sample & Hold
- Mixer
- Multiple
- KOV _ MIDI to CV / GATE

6340,00 €

via MOS-LAB

"The systems shown above are provided as examples of possible configurations. Thanks to the fully modular architecture, virtually any custom system can be designed to match your specific requirements.

Systems can be freely configured using the complete range of MOS-LAB modules. To receive a quotation for your custom system, simply send the list of desired modules to info@mos-lab.com, and we will provide a detailed quote."

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Teo 5 Mayhem with Jexus.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"Evil, Brutal, Dark, Moody, Fragile sounds of the Oberheim TEO-5. No talking demo by Jexus. Just sounds recorded straight from the synth."

"See soundsets for all my synths in one place:
► https://payhip.com/jexus"

"My patches come under the name 'WCOG + number' in a soundbank saved as a sysex file. You can use any midi manager (like the free MIDI-OX for example) to import my soundset into your TEO-5. I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, reverbs, noises, crackles and other effects are part of the TEO-5 engine & mod matrix."

0:00 suckerpunch
0:12 altiplano
0:28 ugly swamp
0:47 microshrimp
1:02 typhoon
1:18 bat eaters
1:36 coil
1:54 sven von sidechain
2:04 atomic dynamo
2:21 cryptstatik
2:32 turbine paranoia
2:49 overglow
3:06 murmur of little wings
3:21 deaf blow
3:32 drift
3:49 widowmaker
4:02 ritual of the kinky serpent
4:16 one-legged cyclope
4:27 digital, banal, fecal!
4:42 mr. beaverfart
4:57 mutant gringo chupa cobra
5:13 tapestar ct-5
5:26 pixelatron
5:39 witch has diarrhea
5:51 kako the parrot
6:10 godsend
6:26 warlock's earwax
6:42 chasm
6:59 microbes
7:12 gut bass

Korg Sigma SN 0183 w/ Case & Manual

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

via this eBay listing

"#0182 out of less than 2000 ever made.

I just bought this for myself for Xmas but I don't need it. I have over 20 other synths. I just never had this one and wanted to check it out. It's awesome. Stack multiple sounds at once, multiple filter cut offs, the MS20 low pass and high pass filters in an awesome joystick, aftertouch, and the best cross mod ever. Everything works great. Just got it from a shop from Japan. Comes with the original Japanese manual and a hard case. It works perfect with a Kenton Pro Solo too so you can easily use it with your midi gear if you want to do that. Tons of jacks on the back give it even more potential. One of the nicest ones you will find and now it's in the states. It uses Japanese power so you should use a power converter. They're very cheap. Do not use this synth in the US without a converter."

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Oberheim Matrix 12 Multi Patch

video upload by Alex Ball

"Couldn't resist a custom Multi Patch for the marvelous Oberheim Matrix 12.

Each of the 12 voices can have a different single patch loaded and be controlled by a zone on the keyboard or a midi channel.

In this instance, I made three patches and layered two on the right of the keyboard with five voices assigned to each of those two patches. The final two voices are assigned to the left of the keyboard and the voices are then panned around the stereo field.

There's subtle amounts of FM, lag processing, noise modulation etc that add up to give a really big sound.

This is a really stunning synth, especially for 1985!"

The Missing Controller in Most Studios - The Novation Launch Control 3

video upload by Sanjay C

"In this video, I take a closer look at the Novation Launch Control 3, a compact MIDI controller designed to give you hands-on control over your DAW, plugins, and mixes. With 16 endless encoders, an OLED display, and RGB LED feedback, it promises a more tactile workflow than using a mouse. I’ll walk through five ways this controller can improve your music production workflow, show how it works with popular DAWs like Ableton Live, and highlight a small detail that makes it surprisingly useful in real-world setups. I’ll also compare it to the Launch Control XL MK3 and talk about whether the smaller version is really the best value for your money."

Timestamps
00:00 Overview
01:33 Control
03:05 Standout feature
04:43 Mixing
05:33 Stage and Studio
06:51 VS the XL
07:52 Custom Modes
09:12 Missing features
10:21 Alternatives
11:09 Final thoughts

And one from Sweetwater:

Novation Launch Control 3 Demo: Great for Mixing, Plugins & MIDI Hardware

video upload by Sweetwater Soundcheck

"Watch as we demonstrate the deep DAW integration inside Ableton Live, showing you how to seamlessly toggle between DAW Mixer mode for panning and sends and DAW Control mode for mapping third-party plugins!"

Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & What to Expect
00:30 — Physical Hardware, Layout & I/O Connections
01:15 — The 16 Endless Encoders & RGB LEDs
01:55 — The Crisp OLED Display Features
02:25 — DAW Mixer Mode (Ableton Live Panning & Sends Demo)
04:10 — DAW Control Mode (Controlling Third-party Plugins)
05:05 — Track Management Buttons (Arm, Mute, Solo, Select)
05:50 — 5-pin MIDI Connectivity & Hardware Control
06:25 — Custom Modes & Novation Components
06:45 — Included Software Bundle
07:05 — Final Thoughts & Sweetwater Info "

Dreamy Melodic Trance | Novation Peak + Minilogue XD + Micromonsta 2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 18

video upload by STEHRÆON

"Live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

That was the first time I used five synth layers. Micromonsta 2 worked in bi-timbral Combi mode with two stacked layers because of limited sequencing resource of the Cirtcuit Tracks (only 4 MIDI tracks)-
Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2 (bi-trimbral stacked), Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

EMU MP-7 Command Station Synth Drum-Machine Groovebox

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via this eBay listing

Pics of the inside below.

"The E-MU EMU MP-7 Command Station Synth Drum-Machine Groovebox is a high-quality keyboard synthesizer designed for musicians and producers. This analog unit features a sequencer, USB compatibility, and a variety of input/output ports including USB out, MIDI (DIN) in, and MIDI (DIN) out. With its sleek design and powerful features, this E-MU MP-7 model from the United States is perfect for creating dynamic and professional music compositions.

This is a 3-IN-ONE.
It comes with MROM1, XROM1 and PROM1 (MP7, XL7 and Proteus 2500).
Excellent cosmetic condition,
Perfect working condition.
Including manual and original desk lamp."

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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. 👻"