Stockhausen, Telemusik, and the Gagaku Circuit

video upload by La Synthèse Humaine

"New Uses for Old Circuits is a series looking at linear and nonlinear processes in the modular system.

In 1966 Karlheinz Stockhausen went to Japan. Fascinated by the Noh theatre, Sumo, and tea ceremony traditions he found there, he made use of the facilities of NHK public broadcasting to make Telemusik. The piece centers around Stockhausen's so-called 'Gagaku Circuit' - a double ring modulation process which attempts to take two separate sounds and intermodulate them.

More about Telemusik: https://stockhausenspace.blogspot.com...


0:00 Stockhausen In Japan
3:58 Gagaku Circuit and Intermodulation
6:40 Musical Esperanto
7:48 A Quick Channel Update
8:38 Ocora Records
9:11 Double Ring Modulation
13:17 Building the Gagaku Circuit
17:26 Nomades Du Niger
19:27 Introducing the Intermodulation
21:30 Gagakuing Gagaku
22:51 Gagaku and Voice
24:59 Musique Kabiye and Voice
25:55 Musique Kabiye and Contraluz

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Stockhausen's 1972 Lecture:

Lecture 6 - TELEMUSIK (1972) Karlheinz Stockhausen

video upload by Tomás Olano

"Duration: 58'27"

Given at Essex University on May 7th 1972.

http://tomasolano.com

The substance of the work consists of recordings of a variety of traditional ethnic musics from around the world, together with electronically generated sounds. More than twenty of these recorded fragments are intermodulated on tape with electronic sounds and with each other to produce 'odd hybrid-types'—modulating, for example, 'the chant of monks in a Japanese temple with Shipibo music from the Amazon, and then further impos[ing] a rhythm of Hungarian music on the melody of the monks. In this way, symbiotic things can be generated, which have never before been heard'."

Missing Link - What Is Link?

video upload by Circuit Happy

"What exactly is Link? What can it do? Where did it come from and how will it help me?
Link is a wireless sync protocol that keeps music apps and devices in time — all the time.

No master clock.
No complex routing.
No drift corrections every 5 minutes.

Open an app with Link enabled and it syncs up effortlessly. Tempo changes update everywhere. Start playing, stop playing — everything locks.

Simple. Elegant. Powerful.

👉 See how Missing Link brings Link to your setup over at our website https://www.circuithappy.com"

Syncing with hardware and Eurorack to the DAW using the Circuit Happy Missing Link ML:2m

video upload by ALX-106

"NEW Firmware: Introducing ‘Rhythm Explorer’ available now for ML:2m and Missing Link Junior!

Rhythm explorer mode allows you to disrupt your clocks with some maths and chaos, providing new rhythms into your music instantly. Instead of a regular steady clock, turn on Rhythm Explorer mode to introduce looping patterns as your clock with the ability to choose the number of Steps, Pulses and introduce Chance and Jitter! How about using a Euclidean rhythm as your clock pattern!? Well, you can and the results are super fun and can provide some exciting results.

Simply head over to the web interface and update your device now. Check out the documentation for details.

Circuit Happy products now available in select shops around the world."

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

Pics and details of the Missing Link Junior via Perfect Circuit.

"Updated from its larger predecessor, Circuit Happy's Missing Link, Junior is both more powerful and more compact, affording you better synchronizaion of your hardware and software electronic music tools. Central to its operation is the ability to utilize Ableton Link, allowing it to sync with your DAW and other Link-compatible devices via Wi-Fi. Missing Link, Junior can connect both to existing networks or create a Wi-Fi Access Point for other devices to use when a network isn't present. As a bonus, it also outputs MIDI clock over USB and can be used to keep your MIDI gear in sync with the TRS Type-A output. With two configurable outputs A and B, you can setup the Missing Link, Junior to serve a variety of purposes: analog clocks at different division settings, Din Sync-style Run/Stop gates, and more. Simply put, the Missing Link, Junior is your be all, end all compact clocking solution.

The Missing Link, Junior Features

Desktop clock and sync generator
Ableton Link compatible
Configurable outputs A and B serve a variety of purposes
Type A MIDI TRS output
USB-C connectivity
Compatible with modular synths, DIN-Sync gear, MIDI instruments, DAWs, and more
Wi-Fi access point when no networks are available
Product Details

Dimensions: 83 mm x 83 mm x 21 mm
Power: USB-C (power supply and cable included)"

Serge Speaking For Itself

video upload by Todd Barton

"This is my offering for the Serge Spotlight marathon that premiered May 31, 2026. See all the offerings here:"

SPOTLIGHT: SERGE

video upload by Modular World

"History will be made again with this unique show dedicated to such exciting times and people. Performers from all over the globe bring their Serge (and other 4U varieties) modular synthesizer for this intimate time capsule of such a tight scene.

We are also lucky to have a short form interview with Jill Fraser and Todd Barton who share a little of what it was like to be getting into this stuff in the mid-late 70's. Exciting times, and exactly why this story needs to be told."

Ellitone Fn_block01 & 02: Ambient Improv & Tech Demo

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Exploring the unique sonic world of the Ellitone Fn_block series. In this video, I take an improvised dive into the Fn_block01 Polysynth and the Fn_block02 Notepad, running them through the lush, expansive algorithms of the UAFX Golden Reverberator.

The video begins with extensive annotations detailing the architecture of these two unique devices. The performance itself was recorded live as a single take to capture the raw, semi-modular character of the Ellitone hardware.

Recorded live from the Golden Reverberator output on one stereo track, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.

GEAR:
• Ellitone Fn_block01 Polysynth: A mini, highly minimalist 8-bit digital synthesizer featuring 4-voice polyphony, 25 waveforms, and 6 preset amplitude envelopes. Instead of traditional knobs, it utilizes touch plates for control and features a unique semi-modular architecture that allows for physical patching using crocodile clips on its hardware spacers.
• Ellitone Fn_block02 Notepad: A compact, handheld MIDI controller designed to interact seamlessly with the Fn_block series. It features 12 touch-activated note keys, 12 selectable musical scales, a 5-octave range, and a built-in phrase looper that can record, loop, and layer up to 50 notes in real time.
• Universal Audio UAFX Golden Reverberator: a premium stereo reverb pedal featuring studio-grade emulations of classic hardware, including vintage spring, plate, and lush 1970s digital halls. Here I am using the Hall setting."

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Ellitone Notepad
02:01 Ellitone Polysynth
03:18 UAFX Golden Reverberator
03:47 Performance Continues

Modulate the modulations to expand your sound design with Magnolia!

video upload by Frap Tools

"Today we want to transfer a classic 'modular' approach to Magnolia. In most keyboard synths, modulation sources like envelopes or velocity work directly over the sound parameters. However, Magnolia allows you to modulate even the modulation parameters themselves, which is a "patching" style very common in the modular synthesizer world. This video demonstrates a nested modulation that goes up to the fourth degree: the velocity modulates the envelope times, which modulate an LFO, which modulates another LFO, which modulates the cutoff frequency. The result is a very lively and animated patch, even with a simple sound."

00:00 Introduction
00:30 First modulation: LFO 1 over the cutoff frequency
01:53 Second modulation: LFO 2 over LFO 1 amp
03:46 Third modulation: Envelope over LFO 2 amp
05:04 Fourth modulation: Velocity over envelope decay time
06:00 Final touch
07:43 Closing remarks

EL-MA Orsted V2 : Electromagnetic Sound Waves and Modular Synthesizers : Vaemi #patch58

video upload by Vaemi

"Electromagnetic Sound Waves and Modular Synthesizers

In this video, we captured electromagnetic waves from the environment using the VAEMI El-Ma Ørsted V2 and transformed these invisible signals into sound through a modular synthesizer system.

The El-Ma Ørsted V2 is an electromagnetic field listening device that detects radio waves, electromagnetic activity, electrical signals, and environmental interference around us. Unlike a conventional radio, it allows access to a much wider spectrum of electromagnetic sound sources.

Throughout the performance, these raw electromagnetic signals were processed and reshaped using various modular synthesis techniques and modules including filters, pitch shifters, frequency shifters, ring modulators, wavefolders, and other signal processing tools. The result is a constantly evolving interaction between the invisible electromagnetic world and analog sound synthesis.

This project explores the hidden sonic textures of everyday electronic environments and turns them into a performative and musical experience."

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Sinewave Feedback FM | Make Noise Shared System

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"A textural expedition into modular synthesis
This pack is a deep dive into the sonic world of Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular synthesizer company known for redefining how musicians interact with sound.
Drawing inspiration from the vision of founder Tony Rolando, who sought to create instruments that invite play, exploration, and complexity, this collection offers sounds you cannot extract from conventional DAWs or virtual synths alone.

All material was produced entirely with Make Noise modular systems, capturing their distinctive tonal character and lively unpredictability. It is designed for electronic music producers who value raw texture, voltage-driven chaos, and intricate sound design rooted in hardware.

That is 1951 oneshots and 1059 loops, each chosen for its uniqueness and modular authenticity.
This pack is not static. All purchases include free lifetime updates. Files are continuously added over time, rewarding those who support early and stay involved. If you've already bought the pack, you now have access to the latest additions at no extra cost. If not, this is a perfect moment to jump in.
Perfect for those working in experimental club music, ambient, glitch, techno, leftfield bass, or soundtracks that need something unfamiliar yet compelling.
This is not just a sample pack. It is a collection of sonic experiments born from voltage and possibility."




Make Noise Modular Synth (Sample Pack) https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

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Tech Talk: K.A.S.I. - Serge Modular, Improvisation & Organic Movement (Electronic Beats TV)

video upload by Telekom Electronic Beats TV

"For this episode of Electronic Beats Tech Talk, we visited Kasi in the studio to explore her unique approach to live electronic performance, modular synthesis, and hardware-driven sound design.
She is currently studying Electronic Music Production and Performance at Catalyst – Institute for Creative Arts and Technology.
Working with the Serge Modular System, selected Eurorack modules, the Erica Synths Perkons, and the Elektron Analog Four MKII, Kasi creates a sound world between experimental ambient, hypnotic textures, and raw, groove-driven techno.
In this conversation, she talks about improvisation, real-time interaction, unstable modulation, and why she treats sound as a living system — shaped by psychedelic experiences, abstract art, and organic movement.

Production & Camera: Romi Agel & Holger Wick / Sense Music & Media
Edit and Graphics: Klara Mottlova"

AMYboard - the $29 DIY modular synth running Python.

video upload by Brian Whitman

via Brian Whitman of AMYboard

"Today, we’re launching a new music hardware platform! Meet the AMYboard, a 10HP modular-sized synthesizer brimming with inputs and outputs for digital and analog audio, MIDI, and two CV channels. The AMYboard firmware runs Micropython, and can be controlled and programmed over the web, where you can share your own creations with others. You can also use AMYboard in Arduino to create music devices of your own design. It’s only US$29.90 - a very inexpensive way to get started making your own modular-capable synths. It can be powered over USB or a 10-pin modular power cable, and comes with a 10HP laser-cut faceplate. You can buy one today!

AMYboard is powered by AMY, the synthesis and effects toolkit that DAn Ellis and I have been working on for the past few years. AMY is a beautiful-sounding, efficient re-creation of classic analog synths – like the Juno-6 – and FM synths – like the DX-7. It can also act as a sampler, play WAV files, or let you make your own synthesizer setups in code from bare oscillators, effects, and filters. AMY is open-source and runs on all sorts of hardware. It already powers some neat synths like the Diapasonix, the Spark, and our own Tulip Creative Computer. AMYboard is our “reference hardware” for AMY - running the same ESP32-S3 as Tulip with 8MB of RAM, but with new features including both analog and S/PDIF (digital) audio input and output, enabling live effects, sampling, and filters. We’ve also added an SD card for sample storage, and an I2C host port for connecting your own displays and knobs!"

AMYboard launches with AMYboard online – a web based simulator and control surface for the AMYboard. You can experience AMYboard online before even buying an AMYboard. AMYboard online runs the same core engine as the AMYboard hardware (ported to WebAssembly) so you can set up and interact with the synthesizer over the web. When you’re ready, you plug in your AMYboard, download your patch, or control it in real time over the web, including the capability to edit and store code on your hardware that will boot up the next time you turn it on. AMYboard’s default firmware allows anyone to code their synth creations in MicroPython running on the hardware; the AMY synthesis engine itself runs in bare-metal C, but you can load your own “sketches” onto the board to build complex environments. For example, here’s a generative house track with a Derrick May custom “WOODPIANO” FM patch. Or here’s a TB303 + 808 acid setup. Or add a filter and reverb to a DX7 patch. AMYboard online also comes with AMYboard World, an online community for AMYboard users to share sketches with each other. We’re really excited to see your cool creations, please do share them!

See Brian Whitman's full post on AMYboard for additional details and links.

Meet the Demon Box: The Instrument That Channels the Unknown

video uploads by Eternal Research

"The Demon Box is more than an instrument. It’s a portal where DMX, MIDI, Eurorack, and built-in lighting converge, transforming hidden energy into real-time sound, light, and motion.

You’ve seen what the Demon Box can do, now it’s time to go deeper.This video shows how to unlock its full potential, bending these forces into a single living entity you can shape, route, and command."

Note the videos above are from 2025. The video below is new. You can find additional demos in previous posts. See dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

Behold the Unholy Power of the Demon Box

video upload by Metamyther

"Step into the dark, unpredictable world of the Demon Box — Eternal Research's brutal and experimental hardware synthesizer readymade for industrial techno, noise, drone, and underground electronic music. In this video, we explore the raw sonic power and chaos that make the Demon Box a unique tool for modular synth performers, sound designers, and hardware synth lovers."

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Features
03:17 - Moog Messenger
04:11 - Vhikk X + Lacrima
05:19 - Four Seas + Cosmic Debris
06:45 - Nord Drum
06:58 - Warp Core + Umbra + Desmodus

Pic and details via Perfect Circuit

Eternal Research Demon Box
Summon the sounds of electromagnetic oddities with Demon Box from Eternal Research, an innovative instrument that condenses the practice of using EMF for audio and control signals in a unified device. At the top surface of the Demon Box's triangular enclosure, a literal platform for audio experimentation awaits. Here, three channels of EMF inductor pickups are arranged in a nested spiral formation, which can be used to create unique tones and control signals by interacting with any object that produces EMF near the inductors. Power tools, FM radios, eBows, tuning forks, and other personal electronics become diverse sources for synthesizing tones, controlling modular synths, and even producing MIDI signals. Turning the inaudible waves of ambient and ubiquitous electro-ephemera into creative signal sources, the Demon Box offers a deep well of musical meaning-making waiting to be discovered.

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Interview: Heiner Kruse (Basswerk), Autor des Buchs "Modular Synthesizers", Musiker

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“ erschien in Mai 2026 auf Englisch und ist als Nachschlagwerk und Einführung in die Welt modularer Synthesizer zu verstehen. Im AMAZONA-Interview spricht Heiner auf der Superbooth 2026 mit uns darüber, wie er als Musiker und Autor arbeitet und was ihn an Synthesizern fasziniert.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Heiner Kruse
01:07 – Wie Heiner zum Synthesizer kam
03:58 – Modulare Synthesizer für Anfänger
06:47 – Heiner Kruses Buch „Modular Synthesizers“
08:59 – Struktur und Aufbau des Buches
12:23 – Unterricht und Kurskonzepte von Heiner Kruse
15:02 – Unterschied zwischen Studio-Arbeit und Live-Musik
18:15 – Heiner Kruses Trauminstrument
19:56 – Auf welche Tools Heiner Kruse nicht verzichten möchte"

"Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers* was published in English in May 2026 and serves as both a reference guide and an introduction to the world of modular synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview, conducted at Superbooth 2026, Heiner discusses his work process as a musician and author, as well as what fascinates him about synthesizers.

00:00 – Introduction to Heiner Kruse
01:07 – How Heiner got into synthesizers
03:58 – Modular synthesizers for beginners
06:47 – Heiner Kruse’s book *Modular Synthesizers*
08:59 – Structure and layout of the book
12:23 – Heiner Kruse’s teaching and course concepts
15:02 – The difference between studio work and live performance
18:15 – Heiner Kruse’s dream instrument
19:56 – Tools Heiner Kruse couldn’t do without"

Interview: Tom Whitwell, Music Thing Modular

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

"Der Brite Tom Whitwell arbeitete als Journalist für die BBC und entwickelt heute mit seiner Firma Music Thing Modular Synthesizer-Module. Das Besondere daran ist der Open-Source-Gedanke, damit alle seine Module so nutzen können, wie sie es möchten. Auf der Superbooth 2026 spricht Tom Whitwell im AMAZONA-Interview mit uns darüber, wie sein Weg in die Welt der Synthesizer aussah und wie er die Zukunft der Szene sieht.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Tom Whitwell
00:21 – Vom BBC-Journalisten zum DIY-Synthesizer-Entwickler
01:51 – Synthesizer mit Open-Source-Gedanken
03:49 – Was Tom Whitwell heute aus seiner Zeit als Journalist nutzt
04:30 – Community-Gedanke von Music Thing Modular
06:33 – Zukunft der Modular-Szene
07:30 – Pläne von Tom Whitwell"

"British native Tom Whitwell worked as a journalist for the BBC and today develops synthesizer modules with his company, Music Thing Modular. What makes his work unique is its open-source philosophy, which allows anyone to use his modules exactly as they wish. At Superbooth 2026, Tom Whitwell joins us for an interview with AMAZONA to discuss his journey into the world of synthesizers and share his vision for the future of the scene.

00:00 – Introduction to Tom Whitwell
00:21 – From BBC Journalist to DIY Synthesizer Developer
01:51 – Synthesizers and the Open-Source Ethos
03:49 – What Tom Whitwell Still Uses from His Time as a Journalist
04:30 – The Community Spirit of Music Thing Modular
06:33 – The Future of the Modular Scene
07:30 – Tom Whitwell’s Plans for the Future"

ire - with Rhodes piano

video upload by Instruō

"Mathew from the Instruō team walks through a patch with íre, using it as an external input and pre-amp to bring a Fender Rhodes into Eurorack. The signal is then processed with Instruō Arbhar and Instruō Lúbadh, with modulation from Instruō øchd and øchd Expander.

The Instruō íre is your gateway to bringing the outside world into your Eurorack system. Designed for seamless, plug-and-play integration, íre lets you connect microphones, electric instruments, and line-level sources directly into the modular synthesizer ecosystem with both colour and clarity.

At its core, íre features a high-quality preamp architecture, using a FET design for instrument- and line-level sources, and a transformer input design for microphones. Equipped with essentials such as phantom power, pad, and high-pass filtering, it ensures pristine gain staging and rumble elimination for any source. Additionally, its built-in envelope follower and comparator allow it to transform incoming audio into dynamic control signals, unlocking compelling ways to interact with your Eurorack synthesiser.

• Microphone and instrument preamp
• Phantom power
• Pad
• High pass filter
• Envelope follower
• Comparator"

Introducing RANDOM8: 8 Looping Random Voltages in 8HP

video upload by mylarmelodies and Befacosynth

"**OUT JUNE 15TH - MORE INFO HERE & DEALERS: https://www.befaco.org/random8 ** 🙌 HELLO M8! Please meet the module I've been making with Befaco! 🟠 RANDOM8 is a random voltage generator designed bring a whole modular to life, in the smallest possible space. You get 8 independent random voltage generators, with dedicated per-channel looping buttons and attenuators, in just 8HP(!) It's what I've wished I could have in my live modular for a long time - a stupid amount of per-step modulation in a small space, yet you can control the looping instantly.

RANDOM8 is previewing at the Superbooth 2026 show in Berlin May 7-9 2026, and in dealer hands for sale on June 15th. Visit Befaco's tent at Z180 to give it a squiggle!

There is a limited batch to start with and more will follow. Thank you, M8s."

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Native Instruments Introduces Komplete 26

video upload by Native Instruments

"Get everything you need to take your music from first idea to finished master, including instruments, effects, and sounds trusted by the pros. Komplete 26 gives you synths, sampled instruments, drums, sound design tools, and studio effects – all in one complete music production bundle.

Whether you're composing, producing, or designing sound, Komplete gives you the tools to follow your ideas wherever they lead."

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 05, 2026 – Native Instruments today released Komplete 26 — everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track. With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it's the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Trusted by the producers behind the records you know Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It's the instrument collection behind some of the most iconic tracks you know, and the ones you're about to make.

"I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I'm writing or tweaking, it's a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished." — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth)

“Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke)

"Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times." — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)

New additions: sounds for every style and stage Newly added is the legendary semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, known for its evolving, otherworldly tones. Also included are Noire and Claire – sampled from rare grand pianos – and the ethereal vocal soundscapes of Moments: Vocal Clouds.

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Instruō Introduces íre

Overview video upload by Instruō

"After an 8 year development cycle... Introducing the íre!

The Instruō íre is your gateway to bringing the outside world into your Eurorack system. Designed for seamless, plug-and-play integration, íre lets you connect microphones, electric instruments, and line-level sources directly into the modular synthesizer ecosystem with both colour and clarity.

At its core, íre features a high-quality preamp architecture, using a FET design for instrument- and line-level sources, and a transformer input design for microphones. Equipped with essentials such as phantom power, pad, and high-pass filtering, it ensures pristine gain staging and rumble elimination for any source. Additionally, its built-in envelope follower and comparator allow it to transform incoming audio into dynamic control signals, unlocking compelling ways to interact with your Eurorack synthesiser.

• Microphone and instrument preamp
• Phantom power
• Pad
• High pass filter
• Envelope follower
• Comparator"

---
00:00:00 Instruōduction
00:02:05 Interface rundown
00:05:04 Íre in context
00:06:49 Fender rhodes
00:08:29 rhodes - Íre - arbhar
00:11:39 dynamic microphone - Gate Extraction
00:18:01 Guitar (single-coil)
00:21:21 Strat - Íre - Lubadh
00:23:43 Strat - Íre - arbhar
00:25:11 Guitar (humbuckers/extended-range)
00:27:53 a jazzy interlude
00:28:46 voice - Íre - arbhar
00:30:26 Bass Guitar
00:31:06 Patching a compressor - Envelope Follower
00:33:42 Bass Guitar - Gate Extraction
00:34:58 Condenser Microphone
00:37:20 Drums - Íre - arbhar
00:41:16 Drums - Gate Extraction

The Instruō íre is your gateway to bringing the outside world into your Eurorack system. Designed for seamless, plug-and-play integration, íre lets you connect microphones, instruments, and even line-level sources directly into your modular ecosystem with both clarity and colour.

íre is both a high-quality transformer input preamp for microphones, equipped with essentials such as phantom power and -20dB pad, as well as a tube-like FET preamp for the instrument/line channel inputs. Individual gain and level controls and a 80Hz high-pass filter ensure pristine or characterful gain staging for any source. Additionally, with its built-in envelope follower and comparator, íre transforms incoming audio into dynamic control signals, unlocking interesting ways to interact with your modular system.

íre | noun (level) a stage within a process; a position within an unfolding flow of change.

Spikes golden edition 15 years of errorthis is a special edition only 50 handmade in the Netherlands

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

Spikes rain in an iPad

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

via errorinstruments

"SPIKES GOLD. — 15 Years of Error Spikes is one of the earliest Eurorack-inspired instruments, born 15 years ago—back when the modular world was still small, led by pioneers like Doepfer and a handful of boutique makers. While many brands moved toward mainstream retail, Paul Tas of Error Instruments chose a different path: staying underground, raw, and experimental. Rooted in noise, dark techno, and avant-garde traditions inspired by Warp Records and musique concrète, Spikes remains true to its origins—focused on creativity over convention. Now, 15 years later, a new version is here. Spikes (Anniversary Edition) is a standalone analog instrument, expanded with a built-in delay FX processor that can also be used independently. It introduces a unique hybrid interaction: conductive touch, light sensor control, and hands-on manipulation come together to create unpredictable, expressive soundscapes. • Six conductive spikes allow touch-based sound shaping • Central mixing area blends signals into evolving textures • Oscillator controls (potentiometers) generate and manipulate tone • Dual middle controls adjust delay feedback and time—from short to endless • Light sensor adds performative modulation (switchable on/off) This instrument thrives in chaos—perfect for glitchy rhythms, skipping textures, noise explorations, and cinematic sonic journeys. As a fully analog device, it requires a bit of tuning and exploration, rewarding hands-on experimentation. Available in silver and gold, this is a strictly limited edition of 50 units, all handmade in the Netherlands. Release: Superbooth 2026, Berlin Availability: One-time release only For demonstrations and deeper insight, watch the video and explore the user manual. Spikes is not just an instrument—it’s a statement."

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NEW BEHRINGER UB-1 PATCHES: The 100 All-New Sounds [Vol. 1-3]

video upload by ULTIMATE PATCHES

"ALL-NEW FOR BEHRINGER UB-1 MICRO: 100 ULTIMATE PATCHES, PLUS FREE PATCH PACK

Ultimate Patches created all of the premium-quality factory presets that ship in the UB-1. Now, Ultimate Patches releases the next-level UB-1 Ultimate Patches (Volumes 1-3): 100 all-new patches for the UB-1 Micro, with classic sounds from the past, present and future: Soaring leads, thumping basses, paraphonic polys, strings, brass, percussion and fx as well as classic non-synth instruments including electric guitar & basses, acoustic pianos, wurlitzer electric piano, classic 60s/80s organs, voices, world / orchestral and more!

The three-volume set spans genres of 70s, 80s & 90s synth classics as well as cinematic, orchestral, hiphop, pop, vaporwave, retrocade, latin, R&B, reggae, jazz, chiptune, reggaeton, dubstep, tech/deep/retro house, trance, modular, experimental, synthwave, retropop and others.

Pricing & Availability:
Available now as an instant digital download at ultimatepatches.com starting at $9.99 per volume or just $19.99 for all 100 sounds.

Free Patch Pack
There's also a free 15 patch Taster Pack now available (no registration required): https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html"

Bob Moog's First Keyboard Instrument Ever Built Added to BMF Archives

via The Bob Moog Foundation

Meet The RENSITRON!

"Bob Moog's First Keyboard Instrument Added to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives

Bob Moog’s earliest known keyboard instrument, the Rensitron, now resides in the Bob Moog Foundation Archives! Bob built this small electronic organ in 1951, at only 16 years of age. His Bronx High School of Science teacher, Hymen Rensin, bought the instrument from Bob for $10 ($120 when adjusted for inflation)!

The Rensitron is a two-octave electronic organ, featuring vacuum tubes, hand-carved wooden mini-keys, and a built-in 5-inch speaker with a hand-made, stylized 'R' speaker grille, all encased in a slanted wooden cabinet. If you're wondering how someone so young could have designed this, Bob had already been dabbling in electronics since age ten! The 'chicken head' knobs on the front panel for volume, tone, and pitch are the same as those used on classic R.A. Moog synth modules, whispering hints about the world-changing instruments yet to come. Similarly portentous are two top panel labels, which read 'Rensitron' and 'Electronic Organ Made For Mr. Rensin By Robert Moog May 1951,' both of which use the same black Dymo Labeler tape as the early R.A. Moog modular systems.

Most notable up top are hand-crafted wooden keys with spring action, most likely made by Bob's father, George Conrad Moog, an engineer and woodworker. Some of the keys have less 'spring in their step' than others, but most still retain a very playable feel!

To learn more about the Rensitron and see more pictures, check out our blog post on moogfoundation.org!"

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AnalogFX Larynx Keyboard Synthesizer Incoming

via AnalogFX

Priced at €1.032,23 €929,00

"This item will be released 2026-09-01.

Larynx is a monophonic semi-modular analog performance synthesizer with a 37-key aftertouch keyboard, MPE support, and a unique triple-filter architecture inspired by the legendary Synton Syrinx. Designed for expressive sound design, Eurorack integration, and hands-on performance.

Limited First Batch – 50 Units Only

Shipping from September
Includes 10% early adopter discount

Inspired by a Rare Voice

Built on the foundation of the SER-2020, Larynx continues the legacy of the Synton Syrinx—an instrument known for its vocal, organic sound.

Reimagined for modern musicians, Larynx combines vintage character with performance-focused control and modular flexibility.

Built to Be Played

37-key keybed with aftertouch
Touch’n’Bend performance control
Real-time modulation across the entire signal path
From subtle pressure to aggressive modulation, Larynx translates touch directly into sound.

Every gesture becomes sound.

Organic. Vocal. Alive.

Oscillators
CEM3340-based VCOs delivering warmth and stability

Filters
Triple CEM3350 architecture enabling vocal, formant-like shaping

Character
From deep bass to expressive, evolving textures

The combination of classic oscillator design and a unique triple-filter structure allows Larynx to move beyond traditional subtractive synthesis—into something more organic, more dynamic, more alive.

Modular Without Limits

CV inputs and outputs
Eurorack compatibility
Flexible routing
Integrate seamlessly with Eurorack or use Larynx as a powerful standalone voice.
A performance instrument that expands into your modular world.

More Than a Synth

Designed for expression, not presets
Inspired by rare, character-rich instruments
Built in limited batches for serious musicians
For Those Who Go Deeper

Larynx is built for musicians who want more than presets — for those who shape sound, perform with intent, and seek an instrument with a voice of its own."