Strymon SuperKar+ Solo and Chord Voice Jam

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"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."

OhmForce Bohm Kick Synthesis System Review

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"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

TiNRS Bopp & Steve Deconstructed Reverb Review

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"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."

Synth Picnic - A pop-up synth event in Norwich

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"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/"

ADDAC Perc VCA and Friends Jam

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"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."

NOH Modular Pianist and friends - four chord jam

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"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/"

Arcane Devices Caress of Stars 1U Sequencer Review

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"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

Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Review

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"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

Molten Music Monthly July 2025

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"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

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."

Supercritical Redshift 6 Review

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"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

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?"

Patch Breakdown - EMOM July 2025

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"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/

Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2 - First Jam

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"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."

Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synth

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"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

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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.

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."

Introducing Oberheim TVS Pro by GForce Software

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"More info at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

In 1975, Tom Oberheim revolutionised synthesiser design with the original TVS – Two Voice Synthesizer. By combining two SEMs and a keyboard, he introduced true duophony to the world—enabling musicians to play two independent voices simultaneously and explore harmonically rich, evolving soundscapes. It was a bold step forward, embraced by visionaries including Martin Gore, Adrian Utley, Peter Baumann, Lorn, The Prodigy, and Nils Frahm.

Decades later, the TVS Pro modernised that vision, adding a built-in sequencer, extended modulation, and refined controls—all while staying true to its unmistakable sonic DNA.

Now, with the GForce Oberheim TVS Pro plugin, this landmark instrument enters a new era. Developed in collaboration with Oberheim, this recreation captures not only the depth, warmth and character of the original, but also the spirit of innovation that made it extraordinary.

Credits
Alex Ball - audio & video production and narration
Çağatay Çetin - 3D animation"

Oberheim TVS Pro by GForce Walkthrough

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Overview
03:30 - SEMS 1 & 2
10:13 - Output Mixer
10:57 - Keyboard Modes
17:21 - Sequencers A & B
22:04 - Keyboard Controls
23:44 - Effects
27:02 - Saving A Patch
28:33 - Patch Browser
31:10 - Collections
31:56 - Settings
32:41 - CC Mappings
33:19 Undo/Redo

GForce Software Oberheim TVS Pro Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"GForce pulls the two-voice, duelling SEM, sequence and keyboard-driven TVS Pro into the software realm. It's effortlessly retro, sumptuously old fashioned and plays very differently to regular synths." Oberheim TVS Pro Synthesizer by GForce Software (No Talking)

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"In 1975, Tom Oberheim revolutionised synthesiser design with the original TVS – Two Voice Synthesizer. By combining two SEMs and a keyboard, he introduced true duophony to the world—enabling musicians to play two independent voices simultaneously and explore harmonically rich, evolving soundscapes. It was a bold step forward, embraced by visionaries including Martin Gore, Adrian Utley, Peter Baumann, Lorn, The Prodigy, and Nils Frahm.

Decades later, the TVS Pro modernised that vision, adding a built-in sequencer, extended modulation, and refined controls—all while staying true to its unmistakable sonic DNA.

Now, with the GForce Oberheim TVS Pro plugin, this landmark instrument enters a new era. Developed in collaboration with Oberheim, this recreation captures not only the depth, warmth and character of the original, but also the spirit of innovation that made it extraordinary.

Whether you’re a long-time Oberheim fan or new to SEM-based synthesis, TVS Pro is a tool you’ll return to again and again—for its tone, flexibility, and sheer playability.

Key Features

The most authentic duophonic TVS Pro experience available

The most playable SEM ever – full of character, now with an additional 3rd VCO

Over 635 patches, with 220+ new sounds and 400+ adapted SEM patches

Powerful dual 16-step sequencer

Stereo delay, phaser, reverb, undo/redo, extend & flip modes

SEM presets can be exported to and imported from OB-E and SEM

Extensive velocity and aftertouch modulation

Categorised patch librarian

Designed in collaboration with Oberheim"

https://www.gforcesoftware.com/products/tvs-pro/

Cre8audio Introduces Assembler Vintage Inspired Analog Mixer

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BOOM CHICK and ASSEMBLER by Pittsburgh Modular & Cre8Audio // Review & Tutorial

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Cre8audio Assembler // Give it some Juice - it's a Colour Box Mixer

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Cre8audio Assembler Analog Performance Mixer Review

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Press release follows:


April 8, 2025 – Cre8audio, proudly introduces Assembler, a synth-focused analog audio mixer designed to deliver unmatched vintage console sound with intuitive hands-on control. Developed in collaboration with the renowned Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, Assembler fuses the warmth of classic analog mixers with a modern workflow tailored for contemporary electronic artists, plus a few other fantastic sound sculpting tools.

Vintage Sound, Modern Control
Inspired by the iconic consoles that defined decades of music production, Assembler brings the same sought-after warmth, character, and tonal shaping to today’s producers and performers. Featuring custom-designed Pittsburgh Modular analog circuitry, the mixer utilizes signal contouring and soft compression to unify the overall mix. This process emulates the beloved sonic characteristics of vintage recordings, offering a rich and cohesive sound.

Comprehensive Mixing Power
With ten audio inputs split into three distinct channel types, Assembler seamlessly integrates into any live or studio setup. Key features include:

Powerful preamps with up to 20x gain boost for line-level signals, clarity enhancement, or saturation.

Vintage tape saturation style contouring and soft compression on all channels and auxes

Three assignable aux sends for external effects and sub-mixing.

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PWM Mantis Hybrid Analog Synthesizer Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Weirdly fascinating Mantis synthesizer spreads voices, diverts filters and detunes like nobody's business. Now with four whole voices the Mantis feels like a proper synth with bags of character."

Index:
Intro 0:00
Oscillators - 9:45
Modulation - 22:34
Filter - 30:14
Voicing - 39:54
Effects - 45:29
RingMod - 47:16
Conclusion - 54:35

PWM Mantis Custom Preset Demo

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"Some presets I made on the Mantis. Review coming soon. These presets will be captured into an exclusive virtual instrument for patrons. / robinvincent"