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Thursday, October 01, 2026
Master Your Modular Rhythms! // SIGMA from Vostok Instruments
video upload by DivKid
"Sigma from Vostok Instruments takes clocks, triggers, gates, even audio (good destructive fun) and turns them into gates you can control and modulate the length of. Sounds simple, but the ability to control gate length, add NOT outputs as gate delays and the logic section which takes Sigma to a whopping 23 outputs is fantastic!"
"Sigma is a multi-channel gate processor with a strong focus on rhythm and time-event manipulation.
The module generates up to 23 simultaneous gate signals directly related to the four gate inputs, allowing you to fire an entire array of synced events in your patch by just moving pots and connecting cables.
The core of the module is composed of four identical CV-controlled gate-length processors that create exact copies of your gate signals with adjustable length.
The Logic section creates new events from each length-processed pair using analog Boolean circuits.
Pair Sigma with a trigger sequencer or clock generator, and a bunch of drum modules or voices to get a vast amount of new rhythmical patterns on the fly.
- Four CV-controlled Gate Length Processors.
- Fully adjustable Length from 1ms to infinite.
- Dedicated NOT Output per channel.
- Dedicated Logic section adding 15 extra gate outputs with AND, NAND, OR, NOR and XOR operations for each pair of channels.
- Hybrid design combining a digital length processor with fully analog logic circuits to ensure minimal latency."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, Vostok
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Modules, News, Vostok
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Tiptop Audio Buchla 277t Overview Demo
video upload by Todd Barton
"What a great addition to the Tiptop Audio/Buchla 200t family. Here’s a simple overview, introduction and some patches to get you started.
Also check out Stazma’s in depth video here:"
Explaining and testing the 277t by Tiptop Audio & Buchla
video upload by Stazma and Tiptop Audio
"Today we welcome the 277t in the 200t line. This is the "Signal Delay Unit", a module that was never finished by Don Buchla but was cloned many times due to it's awesome interface and minimal but interesting feautre set.
It is a really a 'naked' delay module as it everyhting from mixing the dry and wet to feedback has to be patched manualy, opening up a lot of creative decisions and happy accidents."
Also see TipTop Audio Shows the Prototype 277t | Superbooth 2026
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Buchla, MATRIXSYNTH Members, TipTop Audio
LABELS/MORE: Buchla, MATRIXSYNTH Members, TipTop Audio
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sonicware Deconstruct Minimal - Pier 88
video upload by Tsumios / Hardware Electronic Music Adventures
"Play with Sonicware Deconstruct Minimal in cafe near the Pier, with beautiful sea view and islands in distance. Pier 88 - it's fictional title, just some memory flashbacks, original pier name is Chalong Bay Pier.
It's not simple track play - I build it from the scratch and improvising with rhythms, timbres and acid line.
use
Sonicware Deconstruct Minimal
Recorded with iPhone 16 pro max via usb-c
And GoPro 11 with audio."
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Free Round Robin VST Sampler - Robin Control Lite
conduit.dsp - Robin Control Lite - Randomized Sampler Audio Plugin Prototype Features
video upload by conduit dsp
via the maker:
"I made a free VST3/AU plugin called Robin Control Lite. It's a simple monophonic round robin style-sampler that features controlled randomization for all parameters. It's a simple concept, but I created it primarily to facilitate the sample randomization for sound design projects.
Here's a link to the product and the following are some bullet point features:
Dead Simple UX/UI: Every MIDI key triggers the current sample pool at its natural pitch, with controls designed for quick, intuitive adjustments.
True Monophonic Round Robin Playback: Samples cycle intelligently in series or random order so no two hits ever sound identical — essential for natural-sounding SFX and percussion
video upload by conduit dsp
via the maker:
"I made a free VST3/AU plugin called Robin Control Lite. It's a simple monophonic round robin style-sampler that features controlled randomization for all parameters. It's a simple concept, but I created it primarily to facilitate the sample randomization for sound design projects.
Here's a link to the product and the following are some bullet point features:
Dead Simple UX/UI: Every MIDI key triggers the current sample pool at its natural pitch, with controls designed for quick, intuitive adjustments.
True Monophonic Round Robin Playback: Samples cycle intelligently in series or random order so no two hits ever sound identical — essential for natural-sounding SFX and percussion
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: conduit dsp, New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News
LABELS/MORE: conduit dsp, New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Tools, News
Saturday, September 05, 2026
1990 E-MU Proformance piano synth with saturation & effects
video upload by Lo-Fi-Si
"#lofi #noise #dawless #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic #synth #synthesizer
E-MU Systems - Proformance 1
Herbs and Stones - 3 Stems
Walrus Audio - Qi Etherealizer
I’ve been drawn to vintage gear lately and searching for something to add to the lofi set up. Signal Sounds now have a Pre-owned section and I saw this E-MU piano rack mount synth. I’ve wanted a way of getting a hardware lofi piano vibe and this little E-MU box worked out perfectly.
From 1990, it’s in perfect condition with a mint condition manual. Very basic set up with minimal settings and 15 presets.
This was an experiment to see how to combine the lofi saturation of the 3 Stems with granular delay and reverb of the Etherealizer.
I’m controlling the E-MU with a basic Keystep 32."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Emu, Herbs and Stones, Walrus
LABELS/MORE: Emu, Herbs and Stones, Walrus
Friday, September 04, 2026
EKO COMPUTERHYTHM : Rare But Influental.
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
"I found this video I made this spring and thought it’d be a great time to post it. Most of these facts are known of course but no one really compiled the movie scenes to my knowledge.
It’s crazy how influential the Eko Compurhythm really is and another fact to add to the ones in the video would be that it’s featured on Manuel Göttschings masterpiece E2-E4, most likely the first minimal techno track ever made.
The video was made for our collaboration with @slalom.acoustic for Salone Mobile in Milan in April this year.
The Alfonso Brescia Films are royalty free public domain and can be remixed as one please.
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website, a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:
https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"
Bad Gear - ReBirth in a Box???
video upload by AudioPilz
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. There are instruments that are apparently made for this format - not only because they’re bad but also because they seem to be tailor-made for my very personal yet not-so-singular tastes.
Today we are going to talk about Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL and believe me - this feels targeted."
Friday, August 21, 2026
nonlinearcircuits Dichotomy Paradox 1
video upload by cirtcele
"Updated version of Divine CMOS. Wonderful module for harmonically rich sounds or use as a complex CV patter and gate generator. Thought the LEDs were superbright purple but turned out to be a mild light blue."
via nonlinearcircuits
"This module has been thru a few cycles. The original idea for the design is from an article in Electronotes EN#98 by Lester Ludwig, spectacularly titled ‘A Square-wave Frequency-division Sub-octave Cross-product Module, it’s relationship with Lie algebra, and other related processes’ or more simply known as The Cross Product Module.
The frequencies of two VCO signals are separately divided by /2, /4, /8 & /16 ratios. The corresponding divisions are ANDed together and the results, along with all the raw divided frequencies are mixed together in various ways. You end up with a very harmonically thick, animated sound.
I did a full bloat CMOS (Ludwig’s design was TTL) version for a 4U panel back in 2008 or so, but changed the AND gates to XOR gates for a more ring-modulated effect. Then a minimal, slimmed down eurorack version, called Divine CMOS. This just used the XOR’d signal and outputted a signal determined by the pots.
After some requests for an expanded version, I re-visited the design.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: DIY, eurorack, New DIY, New Modules, News, nonlinearcircuits
LABELS/MORE: DIY, eurorack, New DIY, New Modules, News, nonlinearcircuits
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Minimal Audio LUCID (preset pack demo)
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/lucid-...
pick up the presets here: https://databroth.gumroad.com/l/vortex
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon / databroth"
See the announcement post here.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Minimal Audio, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Minimal Audio, Soft Synths
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Introducting Lucid by Minimal Audio
video uploads by Minimal Audio
Playlist:
1. Lucid by Minimal Audio
2. Lucid by Minimal Audio — Quickstart Guide
3. Lucid by Minimal Audio — Preset Demos
4. Lucid by Minimal Audio — Walkthrough
"Lucid - Your Dream Granular Effect
Learn More → https://www.minimal.audio/products/lucid
Unlock sounds that couldn’t exist until now with Lucid—our dream granular effect built for creating vivid textures, harmonies, rhythms, and transformations that stay in key and in time.
Explore over 350 presets across 13 packs, covering everything from harmonic layering and synced rhythms to shimmering spaces and total transformations—each built to get bold, track-ready results fast.
Check out the manual → https://www.minimal.audio/lucid-manual"
"Lucid is a next-generation granular effect that rebuilds any sound grain by grain into musical textures, harmonies, and rhythmic effects—always in key, in time, and fully under your control.
Lucid provides complete musical control over time and pitch, producing vibrant sounds that couldn't have existed before, always in key, without breaking creative flow.
Industry-first grain scale-locking automatically tunes every grain to your chosen scale, while timeline sync keeps stretching, freezing, and playback locked to your session. Together, they let you reshape pitch and time freely without losing the musical foundation, while additional per-grain effects provide detailed granular shaping capabilities.
With a music-first workflow, Lucid can be dropped onto any source and shaped immediately. From subtle layering to complete transformations, its presets, per-grain processing, harmonic tools, and deep modulation make it easy to start quickly and go as far as you want."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Minimal Audio, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Minimal Audio, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Minimal Audio Current 50 Atmospheric Arp Presets. Sound Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
✨ "Dreaming Motion" is a bank of 50 Arp Presets for Minimal Audio Current 2, combining warm analog-inspired sounds with soft and airy atmospheres.
The collection moves between retro synth character, subtle analog imperfections, dreamy textures, and spacious evolving arpeggios, giving the bank both nostalgic and modern sides.
📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/curr...
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.
🎛️ Each preset features 4 Macros for shaping the sound, while the Modwheel adds additional movement and expression.
The macros are a significant part of the soundset. They can change tone, stereo width, modulation depth and rate, noise level, distortion, detuning, space/echo/reverb, effects mix, envelope parameters, and others.
You may control them via MIDI controller, use them for automation, or map the macros to your DAW modulators like LFO, Shaper, and others.
📻 The patches are perfect for Electronica, Synthwave, Ambient, IDM, Downtempo, Melodic Techno, Chillout, and experimental electronic music.
🎹 All Arps are designed in either C Major or C Minor, following Current 2’s tonal Arp system. This makes the presets easy to use while keeping their harmonic character consistent. You can change the Scale in the lower right corner of the synthesizer to the one used in your track.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Minimal Audio, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Minimal Audio, Soft Synths
What happens when you modulate Clairaudient at audio-rates
video upload by Omri Cohen
"This is an experiment with the new Clairaudient VCO. I wanted to see how far I can take it by modulating its various parameters at audio-rates. These patches are quite minimal, but the results are very much interesting.
If you're interested in these patches (and many more) and supporting the channel, consider joining our community on Patreon and Discord - / omricohen"
Drone - 00:00
Percussion - 01:42
Sequence - 04:41
Chords - 07:37
Noise - 09:52
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, ShapeTaker, Soft Synths, Vcv
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, ShapeTaker, Soft Synths, Vcv
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Teenage Engineering OP-XY & Novation Launch Control 3
video uploads by Dan Chippendale
A playlist of videos by Dan Chippendale featuring the Teenage Engineering OP-XY with Novation Launch Control 3.
Playlist:
1. OP-XY can sound so clean and pristine - Minimal House Live Jam
Kept things intentionally simple for this one and made sure the mix was nice and clean. Love how good the OP-XY can sound for this type of music. Hope you enjoy it2. Music for an old roll of unprocessed colour film – OP-XY electronica live jam
Gear used:
Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control 3
Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X
3. Would you like to see the OP-XY GO HARD? Well would you? Watch this. - Hard Dance Live Jam
4. Express your mood through music //// Melancholic beats and synths OP-XY Live Jam
5. I like making live electronic music. I very much hope you enjoy it
6. Bake for 2:45 at 34 degrees Celsius
7. I still maintain the OP-XY is one of the greatest music making devices ever created // IDM Live Jam
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Novation, Teenage Engineering
LABELS/MORE: Novation, Teenage Engineering
Saturday, June 27, 2026
New M‑VAVE FM‑1 Mini FM Synthesizer
video uploads by M-VAVE
Playlist:
1. M-VAVE New Product Release--FM-1
2. M-VAVE FM-1 Sound Import Tutorial
3. M-VAVE FM-1 Firmware (V09) Feature Overview & Upgrade Installation Tutorial Synthesizer: FM-1
FM-1 Features:
● Built-in speaker: No external speakers needed, turn on and play instantly, your stage anytime, anywhere.
● Built-in arpeggio: Rich rhythmic layers, giving you endless possibilities for musical performance.
● Built-in sequencer: Supports saving 16 preset sequences.
● Built-in 6-band integrated effects chain.
● Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with power indicator: Ready to use anytime, anywhere – on the street, in a cafe, or in your bedroom.
● Built-in 145-parameter FM tone editing system: Supports importing original DX7 SysEx tone files, and batch loading of single tones and entire tone sets.
● Built-in sound source: This device features a built-in sound source (FM synthesizer engine) that emulates the classic Yamaha DX-7 FM synthesizer, fully replicating 6 operators and 32 algorithms.
● BT audio function: Wirelessly stream backing tracks from your mobile phone to the FM-1 for improvisation using the built-in speakers or headphones.
● 27-key silicone keyboard, covering two octaves, offering a supple touch and rapid rebound for a comfortable playing experience.
● 1.54-inch color display screen, providing real-time display of tone, parameters, and spectrum information.
● Backlit silicone buttons for silent operation and sensitive feedback.
● 7 sets of 360-degree rotary encoders for precise and intuitive control.
● 12 function keys for one-touch access to core functions.
● OCT± octave/transposition switch, covering the full range even on narrow keys.
● 3.5mm headphone jack with automatic speaker mute when headphones are plugged in, ensuring undisturbed creative work and immersive monitoring of every detail of the tone.
● 3.5mm MIDI input jack for supporting external MIDI device control.
● USB-C interface: USB Audio + USB MIDI composite device, automatically recognized upon connection to a computer.
user video:
M‑VAVE FM‑1 Review & Sound Demo – Fun Pocket FM Synth
video upload by dongchannel
"How does this under‑$70 FM synthesizer perform? Check out this video for a full feature walkthrough, sound demos, and my honest thoughts.
I first spotted the M‑VAVE FM‑1 at this year's Guangzhou Musical Instrument Fair, and picked one up shortly after for about 300 RMB (around $60). The packaging is minimal, the unit itself is compact (16×9 cm), yet it packs everything you'd need. Connectivity is surprisingly generous, with both wired and wireless MIDI and audio support – really well‑equipped for its size.
Inside, you get a 6‑operator FM engine, essentially a recreation of a classic 1980s Japanese synth. It comes with 128 preset sounds, plus an effects chain, a 16‑step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and deeper editing tools. Pair it with an external MIDI keyboard and the playability expands even further.
Are there minor software quirks? Sure. But at this price, they're hardly worth mentioning. Compared to other portable sound gadgets in its class, the FM‑1 is just plain fun. And for the money, the build quality and feature set far exceeded my expectations."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
SONICWARE Introduces deconstruct MINIMAL | Hypnotic Groove Machine — LESS IS MORE
Playlist:
1. deconstruct MINIMAL | Hypnotic Groove Machine — LESS IS MORE - SONICWARE
2. deconstruct MINIMAL | Hypnotic Groove Machine [Official Demo Jam] - SONICWARE
3. Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL - Factory Patterns (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
4. SONICWARE deconstruct MINIMAL: Ambient Techno Jam - Freaky Tweaky
5. Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL - Sound Demo (no talking) with custom patterns for Electronic Music - Limbic Bits



"The deconstruct series has arrived — redefining musical structure.
Limited introductory offer: $299 for the first 1,000 units. [see dealers on the right]
deconstruct MINIMAL is a groovebox combining a sampler-integrated drum machine and analog-modeling bass synthesizer, built for the hypnotic grooves of minimal techno and minimal house.
● Legendary Groove DNA
● Deep 10-Track Drum Machine
● Sonic Expansion Sampler
● Elastic Bass Synth
● Live-Boosting Effects
● Legendary Groove DNA
Built on the rhythmic and pitch drift of the legendary drum machines — designed to create hypnotic minimal grooves
● Deep 10-Track Drum Machine
Intuitive, deep groove editing with fully per-track accents, random velocity, swing, sub-steps, and phrase rotation
● Sonic Expansion Sampler
Drum machine–integrated 4-track sampler with a 4-bar loop track — beyond drums through textures and phrases
● Elastic Bass Synth
Fluid analog-modeling bass synth delivering acid bass lines and driving techno leads
● Live-Boosting Effects
Live-focused real-time effects for dynamic groove control and performance intensity
Specifications
Drum machine with sampler and bass synthesizer featuring 11-track construction
[Drum Machine]
• Recreates the distinctive groove of legendary drum machines, shaped by subtle rhythmic and pitch drift
• 9 tracks
• 16 drum kits
• Instruments: 10 banks - 130 sounds
• Sample-based engine with dedicated edit parameters for each bank
• BD1 and SD each feature dedicated synthesis engines
• HH recreates the characteristic sound variations of analog drum machines
• Diverse groove edits: Accent, random velocity, swing, sub-steps, etc. can be set per track
• Supports real-time recording via pads, alongside fast step input
• Equipped with an isolator for bold boosts/cuts and delicate tonal adjustment
[Sampler]
• Supports sample import/export and sampling via LINE IN or USB
• 4 tracks: sample selection on drum machine tracks 7–9, plus dedicated loop track 10
• Preset samples: 3 banks - 48 sounds
Track 7–9
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Drum Machines, New Synths, News, SONICWARE
LABELS/MORE: New Drum Machines, New Synths, News, SONICWARE
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
PolyFreq Introduces Phonon Plug-In Debut as Precision Granular Laboratory for Sonic Alchemy
video upload by PolyFreq
Press release follows:
PolyFreq pitches availability of Phonon plug-in debut as precision granular laboratory for sonic alchemy
BRISTOL, UK: boutique musical tools-maker PolyFreq is proud to announce availability of Phonon as its debut plug-in — pitched as a precision laboratory for sonic alchemy, built around a high-quality sample granulation engine with root note detection, four keyboard follow modes, and legato giving it real versatility as a playable instrument — as of May 5…
Acting as a musical synthesiser first and foremost, Phonon is designed for very intentional, controllable reconstruction of one source, leaning into synchronous granular or ‘graintable’ synthesis. Sub-sample grain scheduling and separate grain rate and density controls open new vistas of repeatable, controllable timbre and tempo across macro and micro parameter ranges. Reality dictates that where other granular synths default to randomisation or multiple sources, Phonon provides users with complete control over every grain — from classic textural clouds to malleable ‘grainwave’ synthesis. Indeed, it is equal parts laboratory and playground.
“Phonon’s development was inspired by the great creativity of early granular work from composers such as Wishart and Roads, and the deep listening of Oliveros, with a desire to make this wild, creative territory more accessible to electronic music production and sound design, without stripping away what makes it strange and inspirational.” So says PolyFreq founder Nick Mariette by way of an illuminating introduction. It aims for ease of use, with a simple drag-and-drop workflow for modulation, and most features are immediately visible, with minimal menus or hidden options. And a flexible array of audio-rate modulation sources provide huge scope for patches that respond and evolve, including LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators), envelopes, sample metadata, sequencers, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) control data, and various noise flavours.
Features additionally worthy of the edited highlights treatment here include Phonon’s granular engine — eight voices of polyphony with up to 256 grains per voice and sub-sample precision that bridges the gap between classic textures and sharp ‘graintable’ synthesis; effects — shape sounds with a character-driven signal chain, from saturating drive to resonant filtering, as well as a utility reverb for glue or depth; presets — easily capture, export, evolve, and share sonic creations with sample embedding and eight-way snapshots; and drag-and-drop workflow in a resizeable interface for easy enjoyment as a standalone instrument or for plug-in-based DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) production.
Phonon’s uses are almost endless — think time stretching; pitch shifting; sample mangling; sound design; classic textural, granular clouds; synchronous, tuned granular tone creation; creating a synth from any sample; rhythmic grain generation, synced to host; beat retiming and timbre distortion; and more besides. Back to Nick Mariette: “Phonon is intended for reshaping beats and designing synth leads as much as for losing time in ethereal granular atmospheres; I hope it will connect people to listening differently, discovering the sounds within sounds.”
Anyone attending SUPERBOOTH26, May 7-9, FEZ-Berlin, Germany is hereby encouraged to swing by Booth H116 there, where PolyFreq will be showcasing Phonon to the musical masses assembled and Nick Mariette himself will be on hand to personally provide a warm welcome with an open invitation to discover those sounds within sounds. Spanning chaotic clouds to precise synthesis, controllable sonic alchemy is there for the taking so why not take this hands-on opportunity to discover and delight in vibrating matter differently with Phonon!
Phonon is available to buy as a standalone or VST3 plug-in for macOS (10.13 or later) and Windows (10 or later) at a 33% launch discount — duly rising thereafter to its full price of $89.00 USD (excluding tax)/€76.00 EUR (including tax)/£68.00 GBP (including tax) — directly from PolyFreq here: https://www.polyfreq.com/products
For more in-depth information, please visit the PolyFreq products webpage here: https://www.polyfreq.com/products
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, PolyFreq
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, PolyFreq
Thursday, April 30, 2026
SEQUENTIAL FOURM: 4 voces analógicas para recrear un clásico
video upload by Hispasonic
Click CC for subtitles at the bottom of the player once the video starts.
Video descpription in Googlish:
Instead of a traditional review of the Sequential Fourm, we decided to take a different approach: putting it to work on a specific track. And not just any track: "Fade to Grey" by Visage—an absolute classic of 1980s British synth-pop. Every melodic and accompanying track you’re about to hear was created exclusively using the Fourm, starting from factory sounds (drawn from the approximately 300 initial presets) with only minimal tweaks. The only element not provided by the synth is the drums: an AI-generated Roland CR-78-style pattern, occasionally reinforced with a kick and snare from Logic’s sound library.
Along the way, Pablo demonstrates how to truly harness the power of a modern polyphonic analog synthesizer: polyphonic aftertouch (key for the lead vocal line, where some notes come alive while others fade out completely), intense mixer feedback (ranging from subtle thickening to nonlinear behavior with "ghost" harmonics), audio-rate filter modulation from Oscillator 2 (adding anything from brightness and vocal-like character to total sonic breakdown, depending on the intensity), glide for creating transition sweeps, and the LFO in random mode feeding the filter to ensure every note sounds unique.
We also cover specific recording techniques: layering basslines via MIDI using two different sounds and panning them; doubling hand-played pads so that the two takes aren't identical; and recording a MIDI pattern to free up both hands, allowing you to perform real-time timbral tweaks—adjusting the filter, resonance, and modulation intensity—during the actual audio recording.
📝 A quick refresher on the Fourm: a compact 4-voice analog synthesizer featuring two VCOs per voice, a 4-pole low-pass filter derived from the Prophet-5, one global LFO, two ADSR envelopes, a mixer with feedback capabilities, no internal effects, a mono output, a 37-key "slim" Tactive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and a modulation matrix—inherited from the Pro-1—that is directly accessible right on the front panel. 00:00 Original vs. Fourm Version
00:24 Intro
01:35 Fourm Features
03:34 Polyphonic Aftertouch
04:57 "Fade to Grey" Intro
07:07 Bass
08:34 Chords
10:17 Sweep
12:32 Melody
18:50 "Clavi" Sound
19:34 Drums
20:39 Full "Fade to Grey" Version
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The GS Music Bree 6 Keyboard Synthesizer: Super cute and super fat!!!
video upload by Matt Johnson’s Keyspace
See dealers on the right as well as https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store for availability and price.
"The Bree 6 will surprise you with its massive sound! I would take this over a vintage Juno anyday!"
Matt Johnson GS Music demos
And one from Starsky Carr:
Analog Done Right // GS Music Bree 6 Keyboard
video upload by Starsky Carr
"In this in-depth demo and review, we explore the GS MUSIC Bree 6 keyboard — a 6-voice VCO-based analog synthesizer with a fully analog signal path, built-in chorus, delay, arpeggiator, and sequencer. If you love that vintage-meets-modern sound, this one might surprise you.
From raw oscillator tones to lush stereo pads and punchy basses, I break down what makes this synth special — including its unique double/triple arpeggiator modes, MPE compatibility, and rich, characterful sound that sits somewhere between classic Roland-style synths and something entirely new.
If you’re into synths like the Roland Jupiter-8 or Roland Juno-106, this is one you’ll want to hear.
🔍 What’s Covered
Sound demo (full track made entirely on the Bree 6)
Oscillator section: saw, pulse, sub oscillator
24dB analog low-pass filter with resonance & key tracking
Dual ADSR envelopes & fast modulation
Voice modes: poly, mono, unison & stereo spread
Built-in chorus & analog-style delay
Unique arpeggiator (double & triple note modes)
Sequencer workflow & performance features
MPE support & expressive control
🎛️ This isn’t just another vintage clone. The Bree 6 blends:
Raw VCO tone with modern reliability
Hands-on workflow (minimal menu diving)
A distinct character that feels alive and immediate
A surprising amount of depth for a single-oscillator synth
🎧 Who Is This For?
Analog synth lovers
Producers looking for fat, mix-ready tones
Fans of classic Roland-style sound with modern features
Anyone wanting a hands-on, inspiring instrument"


via GS Music
The day has arrived
We’re proud to present the Bree6 Keyboard, our first synthesizer with an integrated keyboard, designed and produced in Argentina for the world. 💙
Built on a six-voice analog architecture, it delivers a powerful and expressive sound engine capable of everything from solid basses and leads to rich, evolving pads. Now expanded with a built-in sequencer and advanced arpeggiator, it becomes a complete performance and composition tool.
With its one-knob-per-function interface, semi-weighted keybed with velocity and aftertouch, and fully analog signal path, the Bree6 Keyboard is designed for immediate, hands-on control—no menu diving.
Immediate Control. No Menu Diving.
The Bree6 Keyboard version is designed to deliver an immediate and intuitive hands-on experience, eliminating the need for deep menu navigation. Its interface follows a one-knob-per-function philosophy, providing direct access to all key parameters for fast and precise sound shaping.
Introducing Drum Farm by Knobula
video upload by knobula
Drum Farm is a Eurorack module dedicated to the cultivation and un-ethical treatment of drum sounds. It combines real-time drum synthesis, effect processes and sampling into a hands-on, multi-engine instrument, delivering up to four simultaneous voices and three effects at once."
Press release follows:

Knobula cultivates new ground in drum voice design with Drum Farm performance-focused Eurorack module
LONDON, UK: advanced modular synthesiser developer Knobula is poised to cultivate new ground with its upcoming Drum Farm Eurorack module — merging synthesis, sampling, and real-time effects into a single, hands-on instrument built for fast, intuitive sound design, empowering users to relentlessly sculpt, process, sample, and re-sample sounds grown from its wide range of virtual analogue and physically modelled drum and effects algorithms — readily representing the latest addition to its growing lineup of control-centric instruments embodying a no-screen, no-preset philosophy, as of April 21…
As an appropriate appellation, Drum Farm was inspired by Knobula Technical Director Jason Mayo’s background in computer animation, where vast ‘render farms’ generated thousands of realistic images with minimal human input; as a performance-focused Eurorack drum module occupying 24HP of rack space, it is organised into three core sections: a Drum Synth with 16 virtual analogue and physically modelled drum algorithms, an Effects engine offering 16 different realtime processes, and a digital Sampler with up to three playback voices — capturing the combined output of everything a creative user could conceivably do with it. By bringing all the essential building blocks together, Drum Farm allows for the creation of original sounds quickly and intuitively — whether shaping punchy kicks, layered snares, tuned percussion loops, cymbals, CV/Gate-controlled samples, or physically modelled drum membranes.
Moreover, Drum Farm’s onboard sampler can run automatically in the background, sampling into one of 16 sequential audio buffers. Ultimately, users can capture the drum synthesiser on its own or record hybrid combinations of synthesis, effects, and samples, which can themselves be resampled into richly layered percussion structures or loops. Additionally, an EXT (external) input opens the gate to the world of field recording or sampling directly from elsewhere in a Eurorack system and a row of CV and trigger inputs allows further influence to any assignable control, including the ability to switch samples, drum algorithms, or effect types on the fly.
Duly designed for fast, intuitive sound creation, Drum Farm positively encourages an immediate, iterative workflow — simply select a drum model, sculpt it, process it live through the effects, sample the result, blend it with another model, and repeat. As a result, complex and evolving sounds quickly emerge.
Embodying Knobula’s philosophy of promoting experimentation and tactile control reminiscent of classic real-world instruments, Drum Farm features no screens and no sub-menus. Instead, it is a performance-focused module that rewards hands-on exploration, invites happy accidents, and provides a fertile environment for sounds to flourish and grow.
It is possible to create fully hands-free generative patches, self-building sample libraries, or access to round-robin multi-samples since all controls are CV- or trigger-assignable via five CV/Gate inputs. Sensibly, sounds can be saved to a microSD card alongside a complete snapshot of the module itself, whereby buffers, knob positions, samples, and settings are stored together as a session — with up to 32 sessions per card — allowing users to return to their work, exactly where they left off. It is fair to say, therefore, that Drum Farm is always ready for both studio experimentation and live recall.
Thanks to Knobula cultivating new ground with Drum Synth, the relentless creation of drum parts in Eurorack has never been more immediate or rewarding. Attendees at London Synth & Pedal Expo 2026 may recognise the farm-themed product tease, with ‘alien cow abduction’ subsequently forming the core of Drum Farm’s promotional campaign video.
Shipping scheduled for June 2026, Drum Farm will be available to purchase — priced at £449.00 GBP (including VAT), with a choice of two faceplate colourways on offer — directly through the Knobula shop (https://www.knobula.com/shop), as well as via Knobula’s growing global network of resellers.
For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated Drum Farm webpage here: https://www.knobula.com/product-page/drum-farm
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Knobula, New Modules, News
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Knobula, New Modules, News
Tuesday, April 07, 2026
WAEVE82 First Play
video upload by The 5th Volt
"This is my first time playing with the WAEVE82 wavetable synthesizer from tangible waves. Here in the VF mini package complete with full MIDI and audio connectivity and MultiFX module for lush reverbs, shimmers and a dozen other effects. I'll make more tutorial style videos over the next few weeks, but wanted to give you a taste of what it sounds like. Personally I think it sounds amazing, but you be the judge!
This module can be found at the tangible waves website:
https://tangiblewaves.com
All sounds recorded directly from the rack into my H6 recorder with minimal EQ and compression in Da Vinci Resolve."
Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard controller in the video.
Tangible Waves introduced the WAEVE82 back in December.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Novation, Tangible Waves
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Novation, Tangible Waves
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