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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Divergent Waves Sycamore playing Four Seas and Friends


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A quick demo of my newly built Sycamore melody generator. It's running into the Four Seas wavetable thingy, which is being filtered via the Riot VCF, into the Trifecta effects. Meanwhile an Ona VCO is pumping the second channel through a Gemini Vintage filter. There's some modulation too!"
Divergent Waves - Sycamore Demo

video upload by Divergent Waves Mar 1, 2024

"Sycamore is a looping, quantized, randomised sequencer with 45 scales to choose from, as well as a few tricks up its sleeve...

Sycamore is based on the (Cancelled) Mutable Instruments Seeds module, which itself was likely an exploration of Turing Machine like sequencing with a little more control."


"Sycamore is a random looping sequencer with quantization and a wide range of scales. The quantized loop can be shifted, mutated, tweaked and otherwise fiddled with in a number of interesting ways.

With CV over almost all the internal parameters, Sycamore allows for tight control over the loop, while maintaining performability with comfortably spaced knobs.

Some advanced features are accessible through a one-layer menu to allow for more deep tweaking of harmonies, delay, and scale quantization - however, Sycamore is perfectly usable without touching these at all!

Sycamore makes use of CircuitPython for its program code, allowing for easy modification and tweaking should you wish to do so. The module also features an i2c expansion port reserved for future use, or for you own hacking.

Thursday, November 06, 2025

Synth Picnic - 8th November - What's New?


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The next Synth Picnic is this Saturday, from 10:30am in the Honesty Library, Castle Quarter. New synths include the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, Herbs & Stones, Neutral Labs and more.

Rentals - https://synthpicnic.com/modular-rentals/"

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea


video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr



_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

Friday, October 17, 2025

Strymon SuperKar+ Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A super-stringy, super-pipey Karplus Strong module with up to 32 voices. SuperKar+ combines a Chord Voice with a polyphonic Solo Voice for a spectacularly useful module that's oozing texture and organic tones."

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 8:43
MIDI Input - 10:04
CV/Trigger Input - 11:26
Glide - 12:26
Polyphony - 13:19
Tonal Controls - 15:31
Attack - 19:33
Pipe Timbre - 23:44
Chord Voice - 27:16
Chord Voice and Solo Voice together - 30:47
Outputs - 36:00
Modulating - 42:43
Audio Input - 48:16
Bonus MIDI + CV mode - 51:43
Conclusions - 53:47

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Strymon SuperKar+ Solo and Chord Voice Jam


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The SuperKar+ can run a chord voice and a solo voice at the same time and so here's a quick improvised jam playing around with that feature. I'm using MIDI on the solo and CV on the chord - nothing clever going on. Full review coming soon."

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

OhmForce Bohm Kick Synthesis System Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"How does it take three modules for form a kick drum? The Bohm system will show you why more is definitely more when it comes to kick drums by adding a whole module of techno rumble and another of sidechain ducking and DJ effects for complete kick-driven performance system."

Intro - 0:00
Overview - 5:39
The Kick Drum Models - 6:24
Bohm Groove - 14:58
Bohm Performer - 21:50
Bohm Performer FX - 23:26
Summary - 25:15
Live Modes - 26:19
Conclusions - 34:21
Outro Jam - 39:39

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

TiNRS Bopp & Steve Deconstructed Reverb Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"This is Not Rocket Science has pulled a reverb apart and spun it into space as a conversation between entities Bopp and Steve. It's a lovely thing. I've also featured the new Strymon SuperKar+ as my sound source - review on that coming soon."

Friday, September 19, 2025

Synth Picnic - A pop-up synth event in Norwich


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"With music shops going out of business could Synth Picnic be a savvy way of bringing synths to the high street without all the baggage of a bricks and mortar store?

Saturday 11th October Synth Picnic will take over the Honesty Library in the Castle Quarter and fill it full of synthesizers and modular where you can come and play for free.

More information - https://synthpicnic.com/"

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

ADDAC Perc VCA and Friends Jam


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Really liking the Perc VCA for the simplicity of its built in decay envelope and ability to grab a bassline with the minimum of fuss. Here's a quick demo and I hope to do a full review soon."



"While deep in its soul there’s a standard VCA with exponential response that can be used as such, in its heart pulses an AD envelope with a sharp attack and a variable decay internally connected to the VCA control input. When it opens its mouth it can whisper in your ear but don’t let this soft demeanor fool you, if driven to the extreme it will show its teeth and gnarly bite and chew on your cochleas with all its might.

The AD envelope has a fixed short Attack, just enough to avoid the typical “click” that happens when using a Gate signal to control a VCA, while the envelope Decay can be controlled via its knob or voltage controlled using the CV input and attenuverter.

We named it Percussion VCA as most percussion intruments have sharp attacks with variable decays just as its AD Envelope however it can be used for any purpose where a VCA is needed including for CV signals due to it’s DC coupled signal path.

Furthermore it also allows to be driven from a simple Gate signal while controlling its decay. This way it’s easy to plug a noise source, vco or any audio and turn that source into a percussive element."

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

NOH Modular Pianist and friends - four chord jam


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"My simple beginnings with the Pianist chord sequencer. It's running chords from Brains (Plaits mode), and sending out a note to the Qu-Bit Surface and Pony VCO and turned into a nice little jam. Full review of Pianist to come soon.

https://nohmodular.com/pianist/"

Friday, September 05, 2025

Arcane Devices Caress of Stars 1U Sequencer Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Caress of Stars is a super-wide, 4-channel sequencer in 1U Eurorack. It has up to 64 steps, 16 buttons, scales, ranges and can be CV, Gate or combined, but everything is controlled through a rather nice touch-strip. Let's have a play."

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 5:10
Scales - 6:24
Range - 7:32
CV or Note Sequencing - 9:10
Gate Sequencing - 11:01
Step Mode - 14:24
Combi Mode - 16:23
Pages and Time Division - 18:47
Step Editing - 19:40
Step Editing in Combi Mode - 21:51
Loop Mode - 23:07
Save / Recall - 26:33
Turning it into a drum machine - 31:09
Mute Mode - 33:34
Just Jammin' - 35:10
Conclusion - 38:27

Friday, August 01, 2025

Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The Essential L1 is Donner's take on the classic Roland SH-101. They've folded in a few extras and smartened up the interface but how well does do the whole synthesizing thing? Let's have a look."

Index:
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 15:15
Waveforms - 17:54
Filter - 22:26
Envelopes - 28:06
Modulator - LFO - 35:36
LFO Audio Rate Modulation - 36:34
Sequencer - 39:26
ARP - 43:28
External Input - 48:05
Conclusions - 53:41

Friday, July 25, 2025

Molten Music Monthly July 2025


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow but I've pulled together some nice bits and bobs to mull over while applying sun cream or hiding in our synth caves.

This Monthly is sponsored by DF Audio who make fabulous modular and synth-friendly desktop patch bays: https://dfaudio.com.au/" Index - 0:00
DF Audio - 3:17
Sequential Take-5 and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Modules - 6:30
Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 - 9:55
Arcane Devices Caress of Stars - 13:01
X Audio Systems XTRIKE - 14:15
Error Instruments Kharper - 17:01
Rob Papen WirePluck - 19:23
Signs Modular csf - 20:56
WORNG Electronics Quiver - 22:43
Pittsburgh Modular Local Florist 2, Double Helix and Crow 3 - 24:37
B:art Instruments b:efuddle - 27:12
Schlappi Boundary Layer - 28:23
Gig Performer Essentials - 29:38
Molten Synth Picnic Popup - 31:50
Coming up - 36:14

Monday, July 21, 2025

Donner Essential L1 Sound Exploration through the ARP


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The Donner L1 is an SH-101 inspired synth that has a nicely creative ARP that took me on a journey through the sound possibilities. It's running through the Bopp & Steve reverb for a bit of ambience."

Friday, July 11, 2025

Supercritical Redshift 6 Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Reshift 6 is a remarkable 6-voice analogue synthesizer with up to 16 oscillators per voice, stacked or unstacked, unison, polyphonic and paraphonic multitimbral synth machine. There are some alarming holes in the intended feature set, but Supercritical are certainly onto something with the Demon Core Oscillators.

Supercritical sent me the Redshift 6 for review but have no say over the content."

Index - 0:00
Preset Demos - 0:13
Intro - 3:05
Is it finished? - 5:20
Overview - 9:55
DCO - Oscillators - 14:25
VCF - The Filter - 23:08
VCF Character - 24:26
VCF Envelope - 25:43
Amp Envelope - 26:10
Modulation - 30:35
Voices, Parts and Multitimbrality - 35:47
Multitimbral demo - 47:54
Conclusions - 53:51
Redshift 6 meets Bopp & Steve deconstructed space reverb - 58:10
Final thoughts - 1:02:11

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Supercritical Redshift 6 Multitimbral Test Play


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The Redshift 6 can now run up to 6 parts dividing up the 6 voices and 96 oscillators accordingly. I thought I'd capture this as I'm working on my review of this interesting analogue synth.

Is it me or is the Keystep Pro just a bit dodgy?"

Friday, July 04, 2025

Patch Breakdown - EMOM July 2025


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Let me talk you through my patch from last night's EMOM in Norwich. The patch, I believe, was excellent. My execution on the night was sadly lacking, but there's always something to learn from these things. In this video I'll go through the system highlighting the Mzourack Diktaat, the Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2, Knobula Monumatic and Knob Technology nCarinae 2."

EMOM - https://electronicmusicopenmic.com/

Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2 - First Jam


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A very rough first play with the remarkable Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2 from Shakmat Modular. Lot's more detail to come but this is feeling pretty awesome so far."

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synth


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Sound demo of the Amiteque AR-110 in a sort of song context... well it's one pattern going round and round that I fiddle with a little bit. The important thing is whether the drums sound any good to you."

Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

video uploads by Amiteque Electronics



The AR-110 is a compact analog drum synthesizer with classic Roland-like sounds, separate outputs, and volume controls for each instrument. Its ease of use and affordability make it a great addition to both amateur and professional studios.

Compact & Affordable
Ideal for low-budget studios while providing high-quality sound for professionals.

5 Separate Outputs
Process each instrument separately on an external console or record individually.

Adjustable Levels
Fine-tune single instrument volumes and master output for perfect balance.

True 6-Note Polyphony
Bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, cymbals, and claps—play them all at once.

Power & MIDI Indicators
Visual feedback ensures easy monitoring of power and MIDI activity.

Plug & Play
No complex settings—just connect and start playing instantly.

Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
Bass and Snare
Self Oscillating Circuit
HH, Cymbal and Claps
QR Noise Generator
Contour Envelope
5x VCA
Polyphony
6 Voices
Connectivity and Control
Audio Outputs
6x 1/8” Jack, 2 Vpp max
Level Control
5x Individual and Main
MIDI IN
DIN 5 pin, Channel #10
Power
9~12 VDC, Center (+)

Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Wednesday, May 07, 2025

BlaknBlu Oscar Tria Stereo VCO Review


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The triple featured Oscar Tria offers regular waveforms, swarming oscillations and polyphonic chord modes within a Eurorack, CV-controlled context. The stereo format offers some lovely detuning and there's some superb morphing between the waveforms. It's built on a digital platform but has a very analogue sound and workflow. Let's get into it."

Index:
Sound demo - 0:00
Intro - 4:57
Overview - 9:34
Green Mode - VCO - 12:29
Yellow Mode - Swarm - 24:32
Orange Mode - Chord - 33:45
FM - 42:16
Noodling - 46:27
Running it in Mono - 51:37
Conclusions - 56:42



"Oscar Tria packs a lot of VCO into 10HP. There are three main modes described below.

Green Mode:
A ‘traditional’ stereo oscillator. In Green Mode you get the usual three waveforms – saw, triangle and square (with variable pulse width, of course) but you can continuously vary the waveform between the three. For instance, by turning the waveform knob to be just to the saw side of triangle, you get a sound very much like the Minimoog’s ‘shark tooth’.
Green mode also gives you a square wave sub oscillator – one octave below the main oscillators – and a sub sub, two octaves below.
Oscar Tria is stereo, of course, so you can detune one oscillator for a rich stereo image – or sum the two outputs to mono and you have two oscillators with two subs, for a BIG sound.
Green mode also features through zero FM, and hard sync.

Yellow Mode:
Super-saw! And super-square! And super-triangle! With a sub (of course). Yellow mode allows you to control the number of oscillators making up the super-whatever, from one (not really super) to 24! Again, being stereo you get up to 12 oscillators in one channel and 12 in the other. Add the sub for a HUGE sound.

Orange Mode:
This is a chord engine, with 20 selectable chords. There are controls to select which chord you want and how many notes are played (over two octaves). CV control allows you to set pitch and chord independently, so you can set up a polyphonic sequence, for instance. Again, the output is stereo with detune control of one output."
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