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Friday, September 25, 2026
Vintage Roland Juno-6 + Juno-60 + Juno-106: Sounds + Jams
video upload by Perfect Circuit
"The more Juno, the more Juno that you don't know...
In this video we explore a triumphant trio of peak vintage synth design from Roland, jamming and sharing sounds from the Juno-6, Juno-60, and Juno-106.
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Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more!
Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal"
Friday, September 18, 2026
Viscount Legend '70s MKII Acoustic Piano 2GB Module - All Playing, No Talking featuring Dan Trudell
video upload by Kraft Music
"Find exclusive Viscount Legend '70s MKII BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://kraftmusic.com/collections/vi...
Pianist Dan Trudell plays the Legend '70s MKII with A. Piano 2GB module at Kraft Music.
/ dan.trudell.7
https://dantrudell.bandcamp.com/
Viscount Legend '70s MKII modular stage pianos take a genuinely original approach to the instrument category, allowing players to build and expand their sound engine over time by installing modules directly into the front panel. At its core is a dual-DSP main circuit, giving each installed module ample headroom for rich, detailed sound generation. The Artist-W is aimed at pianists who want an 88-key acoustic grand piano-style action; it ships with the A. Piano 2G module installed and four empty slots ready for expansion. The 73-key Compact is built for keyboardists whose focus is electric pianos, synths, and vintage keyboards, with the E. Piano module installed and three expansion slots available. Designed and built in Italy, Legend '70s MKII is for players who want a professional-grade foundation with room to grow.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Viscount Legend '70s MKII stage piano bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage piano, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Viscount Legend 70s Clavi Module - All Playing, No Talking featuring Dan Trudell
video upload by Kraft Music
"Find exclusive Viscount Legend '70s MKII BUNDLES at Kraft Music:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/vi...
Pianist Dan Trudell plays the Legend '70s MKII with Clavi module at Kraft Music.
/ dan.trudell.7
https://dantrudell.bandcamp.com/
Viscount Legend '70s MKII modular stage pianos take a genuinely original approach to the instrument category, allowing players to build and expand their sound engine over time by installing modules directly into the front panel. At its core is a dual-DSP main circuit, giving each installed module ample headroom for rich, detailed sound generation. The Artist-W is aimed at pianists who want an 88-key acoustic grand piano-style action; it ships with the A. Piano 2G module installed and four empty slots ready for expansion. The 73-key Compact is built for keyboardists whose focus is electric pianos, synths, and vintage keyboards, with the E. Piano module installed and three expansion slots available. Designed and built in Italy, Legend '70s MKII is for players who want a professional-grade foundation with room to grow.
Get more for your money with an exclusive Viscount Legend '70s MKII stage piano bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage piano, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable sales advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"
Torso Live Session #8: Nene H
video upload by torso electronics and Nene H
"torso electronics presents a live session recorded at ikii, an intimate listening space for sound and art in Berlin.
In this episode, Nene H performs with the modular system at the centre of her current live and studio practice. The set moves through raw, buzzing, glassy textures, uneasy rhythmic patterns, and moments of melancholia.
Her live setup is entirely hardware-based, with no computer, timecode, or pre-recorded material. Its voices include a Make Noise DPO, Synthesis Technology Cloud Terrarium, Erica Synths Bass VCO, and Noise Engineering Basimilus, summed through an Intellijel Mixup.
Sequencing comes from the T1 and Make Noise René 2. René moves around a grid rather than following a conventional line from beginning to end, allowing patterns to appear in orders that would be difficult to write by hand.
Rather than following a fixed structure, Nene H records the system, samples it, and plays the material again. Sounds move continuously between synthesis, recording, sampling, and performance, allowing the set to find its shape in real time.
The result is raw, restless, and emotionally charged, shaped by Nene H’s close relationship with a system that has developed its own personality over time.
About Nene H
Nene H is a Turkish-Azerbaijani producer, DJ, and live artist based in Berlin. A conservatory-trained pianist, her work moves between club music, improvisation, composition, and collaborative performance.
Her catalog spans Standard Deviation, Intrepid Skin, Live From Earth, Incienso, and UMAY. Her albums include Ali علي and Second Skin. Her forthcoming EP, Seltsame Fabeln, arrives October 16, 2026 on UMAY."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, intellijel, Make Noise, Noise Engineering, Synthtech, Torso
LABELS/MORE: Erica Synths, eurorack, intellijel, Make Noise, Noise Engineering, Synthtech, Torso
Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Set for October 17–18
Press release follows:
BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo returns October 17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot Greenpoint warehouse into an immersive playground for electronic music creators.
Presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.
Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.
"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops
This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Brooklyn Synth Expo, events, News
LABELS/MORE: Brooklyn Synth Expo, events, News
Monday, September 07, 2026
VITA SYNTHS
video uploads by Vitamin AH3PCm
Playlist at the time of this post:
1. ADS BD - VITA SYNTHS - Sound Demo
Sound demo of the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Bass Drum Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-BD with no effects, accompanied by the VITA SYNTHS Modular Algorithmic Closed & Open Hi-Hat Eurorack Synthesizer ADS-HH and Behringer PRO-800.2. DR-SEQ-64 Drum Sequencer – Quick Pattern Edit Tutorial
A demonstration of the DR-SEQ-64 module by VITA SYNTHS, showing how to:
delete an existing pattern,
create a new pattern,
save and later load a pattern.
The video also shows that an unsaved pattern is not lost if the module is powered off unexpectedly, and it will be restored when the module is turned on again. This feature helps prevent loss of unsaved patterns.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Makers, New Modules, News, Vita Synths
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, New Makers, New Modules, News, Vita Synths
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
North American Electronic Sound Expo Set for April 2027 at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland
"A three-day expo for hardware synths, modular gear, software, controllers, accessories, and the people who make them. Built community-first, in the heart of Cleveland."
https://naese.co
Press release follows:
North American Electronic Sound Expo to Hold Its Exhibitor Welcome Reception at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The inaugural NAESE opens Year 1 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Thursday, April 8, 2027, the evening before its public expo floor opens.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, August 26, 2026. The North American Electronic Sound Expo (NAESE), a new three-day expo for electronic-sound instruments and the people who make and play them, will hold its inaugural Exhibitor Welcome Reception at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 8, 2027, the evening before its public expo opens April 9-11 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Built community-first, NAESE is for the makers who build the instruments, the developers who code them, the artists who perform on them, and the people who love them. It spans four pillars: TOUCH (the expo floor), SHARE (sessions, panels, and workshops), HEAR (performances), and PLAY (open jam spaces).
The Exhibitor Welcome Reception gathers the makers, developers, and manufacturers exhibiting at NAESE for a chance to meet and network the evening before the public floor opens, on The Bridge, the museum’s Level 3 event space overlooking the Cleveland skyline. Exhibitors have complimentary access to the museum’s exhibits that evening, before and after the reception.
For NAESE’s founder, who now lives in New York, Cleveland is a homecoming.
“Honestly, I still can’t quite believe we get to do this,” said Greg Kefalas, NAESE’s founder and executive producer. “I’m from Canton, so Cleveland is where my first big live music gigs were, and now Year 1 opens at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the night before the floor does. The people who solder this gear, code it, and play it are doing some of the most exciting work in music right now. Bringing NAESE to Cleveland and opening the weekend by welcoming them to the Hall felt exactly right.”
“Every one of these makers, from the biggest names to the one-person shops, is building something worth celebrating,” said co-founder Mike Weakley. “Kicking NAESE’s first year off with them at the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is exactly how it should be. At NAESE the makers come first, and this is us proving it.”
The Exhibitor Welcome Reception is for NAESE exhibitors and is not a public event. All NAESE badge holders receive $5 off adult Rock & Roll Hall of Fame admission from two days before the expo through two days after. The public expo runs April 9-11, 2027 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, and badges are on sale now at naese.co.
About NAESE
The North American Electronic Sound Expo (NAESE) is a three-day expo for hardware synthesizers, modular gear, software, controllers, accessories, and the people who make and play them. Built community-first, NAESE brings makers, performers, educators, and enthusiasts into one building across four pillars: TOUCH (the expo floor), SHARE (sessions, panels, workshops, and demos), HEAR (performances), and PLAY (open jam spaces), with software as a full citizen alongside hardware. Its inaugural edition, Year 1: First Signal, runs April 9-11, 2027 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, with an exhibitor welcome on Thursday, April 8. NAESE is produced by Million Sides, Inc.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Dark Vintage Roland Synths with SciFi video - by Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
"zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album/the-evolving-riddle-volume-two
Fifth and final video for another track from my new album, but I will be compiling them into a longer video soon so they are all in one place
This track is made on a vintage Roland SH5 (with special modular breakout-box), plus a modified Roland System 100. These are the best sounding Rolands ever made in my opinion - stuffed full of beautiful discrete early '70s circuits, before they started making their own proprietary sound chips. I also used a series of looper modules to construct the music in real time
You can watch the original performance here:
• Roland Ocean (Rocean) [posted here]
This video pays homage to yet another of my favourite science fiction illustrators Chris Foss, a British artist who, along with others in this series, worked on designs for the original Alien movie, as well as, amazingly, the spacecraft in Guardians of the Galaxy. He also designed loads of classic sci-fi book covers and art, even though he never read much sci-fi as apparently he didn't like it as a genre!
I have tried to bring his work to life in my own way by putting some of his images through the Memetune VideoLab. For more info about how I work in the VideoLab, check out my Memetune Programme series which ends each episode with a special VideoLab section where I go through the various processes I use (there are 18 episodes in total)
Enjoy!"
Additional posts in the series
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Melodic ARP2500 with SciFi video - by Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
"Another track from the new Benge album
This track is made on a vintage ARP 2500 modular system from 1970. A series of looper modules made by 2hp were used to construct the music in real time
The ARP 2500 was known as the concert grand of synths. This is because it is so magnificent in every way possible
You can watch the original performance here:
• Summersend - ARP2500 [posted here]
This video pays homage to one of my favourite science fiction illustrators Syd Mead, who was responsible for many amazing designs, including some of the world building in Blade Runner and Tron. I have tried to bring them to life by putting them through the Memetune VideoLab...enjoy!"
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Frap Tools Magnolia - Preset Demo
video upload by Perfect Circuit
"Here we are exploring a few preset sounds from the amazing and innovative Frap Tools Magnolia Analog Keyboard Synthesizer.
Jam-packed with unique offerings like through-zero FM inherited from their fantastic work in modular synthesis, Magnolia is just as magnificent for warm and wooly analog keys as it is for far-out, west-coast inspired sound design.
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Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more!
Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal"
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Erica Synths and Moritz Klein DIY Compressor module.
video upload by Music with Synths and Modular
"An impression of the Erica Synths and Moritz Klein Compressor module. This is the most fantastic module in My Modular. The compressor works great and the Sidechaining input makes it a very valuable module.
The module is a great module to make with the explanation of Moritz. Very nice done.
As Reverb I use also a Spring Reverb from Doepfer.
All is synced from the Arturia Drumbrute to the 960 sequencer. The Sidechain comes from the Rim shot of the Drumbrute which triggers the Sidechain input of the Compressor.
For more information on my Synths see my site: https://synthsmod.rensstam.nl/"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, DIY, Erica Synths, eurorack, Mortiz Klein
LABELS/MORE: Arturia, DIY, Erica Synths, eurorack, Mortiz Klein
Thursday, August 06, 2026
Wavemaker 4 Vintage Synthesizer For Sale or Trade Meticulously Refurbished
video upload by tonetweakers
"Here’s a video of one of the two rare Wavemaker 4 vintage analog modular synthesizers we have been refurbishing. Let us know in the comments if youd like us to post some more videos. These restorations have been very challenging due to the lack of schematics and technical documentation. So far, we have spent over 200 hours on the pair. One appears to be working exactly as it should, but the second isn’t quite done. Once it is, we may consider selling or trading one of them. We would like to connect with others who own Wavemakers and KB Electronic Music Instrumentation devices and are interested in purchasing other instruments and documentation - please get in touch via our website.
Buy vintage gear that works like new at tonetweakers.com
We buy sell trade refurbish vintage synths and electronic musical instruments.
Tone Tweakers Inc.
http://www.tonetweakers.com"
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LABELS/MORE: exclusive, exclusive2026, Wavemakers
LABELS/MORE: exclusive, exclusive2026, Wavemakers
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Can this synth restore his faith in Monosynths?
video upload by Oscillator Sink
"I must confess, for the past few years I have felt sort of burned out on what you might term “traditional mono-synths”. Not because of the sound or their utility in electronic music, but because…well I guess the fact that I used the word utility sums it up: it had been a while since I had come across a mono-synth which felt like more than a means to a musical end; it had been a while since a mono-synth felt fun.
Which is why I was overjoyed at superbooth this year to come across a number of mono-synths which renewed my faith in the genre - instruments which did something fresh and exciting in their presentation, features and sound, which iterated on traditional ideas in truly interesting and useful ways leading to instruments that felt fresh and playful without being unfamiliar.
One of those instruments was the SWEN2 from Analog Sweden. Based on their earlier, rare and relatively expensive Swenigizer synth, which itself was based on an even rarer and much more expensive synth called the Energizer, the SWEN2 manages both to add new features while also moving to a manufacturing process that makes it a lot more affordable - it feels like a lot of synth for the money.
At its heart SWEN2 is a semi-modular subtractive synth but with so many clever little tweaks to its sound and usability, along with some ideas that I haven’t really seen in other instruments, as well as a very fun and jammable generative sequencer, all of which add up to an instrument that is a joy to use and, yes, extremely fun.
Transparency Notice: Analog Sweden kindly sent me this prototype unit for free after meeting the team at Superbooth, but they haven’t had any editorial oversight of this video."
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:01 The Oscillators
07:59 No talking demo: Pseudo Paraphony
08:49 The Filter
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Syncing your computer & modular in 30 seconds with the Circuit Happy Missing Link
video upload by Circuit Happy
"Wireless sync couldn't be easier with the Missing Link!
In this video, we’ll show you exactly how to connect your Circuit Happy Missing Link to your computer wirelessly using Ableton Link which is a feature of both the Missing Link Junior and Missing Link ML:2m.
Whether you’re using the Missing Link Junior or the ML:2m, the setup process is quick, simple and completely wireless.
We’ll cover:
✅ Connecting over your existing Wi-Fi network
✅ Using the Missing Link’s built-in wireless hotspot
✅ Enabling Ableton Link in your DAW
✅ Syncing your modular, hardware synths and drum machines
✅ How the Missing Link converts Ableton Link into hardware clock signals
Best of all, there are:
✔ No drivers to install
✔ No complicated networking
✔ No MIDI interface required
✔ No USB sync cables
Just power on, connect and start making music.
Whether you’re producing with Ableton Live, jamming with hardware synths, building a modular Eurorack system or performing live, the Missing Link makes wireless synchronisation effortless.
⸻
Learn more about the Missing Link range:
👉 https://www.circuithappy.com"
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LABELS/MORE: Circuit Happy, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: Circuit Happy, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Thursday, July 09, 2026
KORG Introduces NTS-4 Compact Performance Mixer Kit for Hardware Setups
Overview video upload by KORG
"The NTS-4 is a compact performance mixer kit designed for modern hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo), built-in effects, USB-C connectivity, and support for up to 10 audio signals, the NTS-4 makes it easy to bring together volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, grooveboxes, and desktop synths into one streamlined setup.
In this overview, Fess Grandiose walks through the NTS-4’s flexible channel architecture, Eurorack-compatible mono inputs, dual stereo effects engines, per-channel CUE and MUTE controls, USB-C audio and MIDI connectivity, and the hands-on Nu:Tekt DIY assembly experience.
Features:
• Compact 6-channel performance mixer
• 2 mono + 4 stereo 3.5 mm channels
• Supports up to 10 audio signals
• Eurorack-compatible mono inputs
• Standard 1/4" main outputs
• Per-channel CUE, MUTE, and FX send
• Dual stereo effects engines
• SEND FX + TOTAL FX processing
• Stereo send/return loop
• USB-C audio + MIDI
• Record directly to computers & mobile devices
• Rugged steel chassis
• Nu:Tekt DIY kit assembly
Learn more about the NTS-4: https://bit.ly/4w0QxLQ"
And a user video from supporting member Knobs & Switches:
KORG NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"Here is my review about the new Korg NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit together with loads of other Korg gear: MS20m, Drumlogue, SQ-1, 700Sm, Harmonic Distortion, Opsix, Sigma, Minipops-7, ISE-NIN Single Voice, Ryk M185 Sequencer and of course the NTS-4. The Nu:Tekt Mixer will be released today! Have fun
https://www.korg.com/de/
For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...
The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas
CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:037 Title Track (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
00:03:04 Epilogue
00:04:41 NTS-4 Run Down
00:08:58 NTS-4 Send FX
00:14:56 NTS-4 Send/Return
00:15:58 NTS-4 Total FX
00:21:19 Conclusion
00:22:47 Outro (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 15 and Final Cut Pro X"
A compact performance mixer for modern hardware setups
Build the perfect bridge for your music. The NTS-4 brings the flexibility of the Nu:Tekt series to a compact performance mixer kit designed for today’s hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo minijacks), built-in effects, and USB connectivity, the NTS-4 makes it easy to mix and perform with volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, and other desktop synths in one place, supporting up to 10 audio signals in a single setup.
From the integrated effects to the steel chassis, every part of the NTS-4 is designed to turn your collection of instruments and gadgets into a professional-grade creative hub.
Small Footprint. Massive Control.
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Arturia x Perfect Circuit Polybrute 12 Sound Design Demo + Masterclass
video upload by Perfect Circuit
"On May 16th, 2026, we hosted the Arturia team in our Burbank, CA showroom for a special presentation by Matt Piper, professor of synthesis at the Los Angeles College of Music. In the video, Matt explores the formidable capabilities of Arturia's Polybrute 12, covering everything from its core signal flow and expressive controls to in-depth sound design and patch creation.
00:00 Intro
00:34 Polybrute 12 Overview
02:16 FullTouch Demonstration
04:25 Poly Aftertouch Demonstration
05:27 FullTouch Demo Part 2
07:55 Modulation Matrix
09:24 Morphée Controller Demo
10:50 Morph Knob Demo
13:55 Morph Edit Options
15:02 Knob-per-function Layout
16:48 Sequencer/Arp Patch Playthrough
18:47 Panel Recall
20:09 VCO Section Intro
20:39 Ladder Filter Intro
21:57 VCO1 Demo
23:47 Metalizer Demo (Wavefolding)
26:27 Ladder Filter Self-Oscillation
27:35 Steiner Filter Demo
29:14 Brute Factor Demo
31:06 Parallel Filtering
33:28 Sub Oscillator
34:06 FM VCO 2 - VCO 1
35:34 Oscillator Sync (Hard Sync)
36:38 Filter FM (VCO 2 - Steiner Filter)
38:12 Noise FM - Ladder Filter
40:25 Parallel Filter Metallic Percussion Patch
41:39 The Most Realistic Accordion Patch
43:32 Party Drop
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Perfect Circuit is an independent electronic instrument shop with an online store at https://www.perfectcircuit.com/ and a Burbank, California showroom at 2405 Empire Ave. We're open seven days a week, 12-8 PM, and our entire inventory is available to try out in person. Get your hands on the most excellent analog and digital synthesizers, effect pedals, Eurorack modular synths, drum machines, recording gear, and more!
Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Scoring films, recording synths & the advantages of hardware over software | Signal Flow Podcast Ep6
video upload by Signal Sounds, Tom Churchill, Luukke
"Luke and Tom are back with another chat about the world of synthesisers and electronic music, recorded at Signal Sounds HQ. This time, Luke discusses his work scoring short films, and the pair chat about their respective approaches to recording synths in the studio. They also cover some new arrivals at Signal Sounds HQ and discuss what hardware does better than software when it comes to making music.
Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com
Gear discussed:
Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder: https://www.signalsounds.com/fairfiel...
Sixty Four Pixels CVOCD-X:
https://www.signalsounds.com/sixty-fo...
Earthlink Modular Trails:
https://www.signalsounds.com/earthlin...
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Luke on film scoring
10:46 Tom on moving his studio (and some new toys)
19:45 Luke on the Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder
21:59 Tom on the Sixty Four Pixels CVOCD-X
24:52 Tom on the Earthlink Modular Trails
27:33 Approaches to recording synths & hardware effects
36:55 Hardware vs software
49:37 Outro"
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LABELS/MORE: Fairfield Circuitry, Interviews, Sequential, Serge, Signal Sounds, Sixty Four Pixels, UDO
LABELS/MORE: Fairfield Circuitry, Interviews, Sequential, Serge, Signal Sounds, Sixty Four Pixels, UDO
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
How Honeysmack jams live techno — 303, 808, modular & more
video upload by Noisegate and Honeysmack
"David Haberfeld — better known as Honeysmack — is a live techno improviser. That means the tracks in his sets are built and arranged in real time in front of an audience rather than pre-sequenced in a DAW. In this studio tour he walks through the hardware he performs with and puts a track together from scratch on the spot.
The rig spans vintage and modern boxes: the Roland TB-303 (the synth-with-a-sequencer that anchors a lot of his sound), Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines, a Mackie 16-channel mixer, a DJ mixer he's come to use as a performance instrument, Behringer's RD-8 MKII and RD-9 (clones of the 808 and 909, both of which he beta tested), the Behringer Syncussion SY1, a Pro-1 synth and a modular system. Along the way he gets into why the 808 and 909 ended up defining whole genres — and argues it had less to do with how they sounded and more to do with what was simply available at the time.
Honeysmack has a new Live Techno Masterclass coming up on Sunday 26 July at Collingwood Yards, Melbourne:
https://events.humanitix.com/honeysma...
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CHAPTERS
0:00 live techno improvisation
0:36 studio reveal
0:59 Roland TB-303
1:42 building a track from scratch
3:47 808/909
5:43 Performance
7:08 Synths, modular & sequencers
8:45 jam
GEAR FEATURED
Roland TB-303 · Roland TR-808 · Roland TR-909 · Behringer RD-8 MKII · Behringer RD-9 · Behringer Syncussion SY1 · Pro-1 · Mackie 16-channel mixer · DJ mixer · modular synthesizer
https://noisegate.com.au/
Noisegate is an Australian based collective of working musicians, producers, DJs, and live audio professionals dedicated to bringing you the latest music gear news, tutorials, interviews and more. We cover a range of categories including guitars, bass, synths, keyboards, pro-audio, DJ gear, live audio, industry news and all the ways we make and interact with music and sound."
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LABELS/MORE: Behringer, Interviews, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Roland
LABELS/MORE: Behringer, Interviews, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Roland
Sunday, June 21, 2026
EMS VCS 3 The Putney SN 3211
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
"This is a rare chance to secure an original VCS3 in excellent condition. This is one of the most iconic and revered synths of all time.
The VCS3 (nicknamed the Putney) is an analog monosynth housed in a distinctive angled wooden case, a truly classic synth. EMS (Electronic Music Studios) was created in England back in 1969. The VCS3 was one of their first synths and it is still a great, unique, funky little unit! Pictured above is the Mark I model. Pictured is another unit with the small wood-cased DK2 voltage-control keyboard required to play the VCS3.
It has three oscillators, and a unique matrix-based patch system. Instead of patch wires, the VCS3 uses a patchbay grid in which the synth components are laid out, and signal routing is accomplished by placing small pins into the appropriate slots. The VCS3 was, in actuality, a modular type synthesizer reduced down to an extremely portable size.
We are often asked whether mods adversely affects the value of a VCS3. Some collector types may view it as sacrilege, but most who buy a VCS-3 to use often value mods highly – many of our customers ask for more, rather than less, modifications. So, in short, in our view the answer is mods often add value/appeal rather than detract. These wonderful synths should be used rather than placed in glass cases. You won't see another VCS3 with as many perfectly integrated mods as this one has."
via this Reverb listing
"This is a rare chance to secure an original VCS3 in excellent condition. This is one of the most iconic and revered synths of all time.
The VCS3 (nicknamed the Putney) is an analog monosynth housed in a distinctive angled wooden case, a truly classic synth. EMS (Electronic Music Studios) was created in England back in 1969. The VCS3 was one of their first synths and it is still a great, unique, funky little unit! Pictured above is the Mark I model. Pictured is another unit with the small wood-cased DK2 voltage-control keyboard required to play the VCS3.
It has three oscillators, and a unique matrix-based patch system. Instead of patch wires, the VCS3 uses a patchbay grid in which the synth components are laid out, and signal routing is accomplished by placing small pins into the appropriate slots. The VCS3 was, in actuality, a modular type synthesizer reduced down to an extremely portable size.
We are often asked whether mods adversely affects the value of a VCS3. Some collector types may view it as sacrilege, but most who buy a VCS-3 to use often value mods highly – many of our customers ask for more, rather than less, modifications. So, in short, in our view the answer is mods often add value/appeal rather than detract. These wonderful synths should be used rather than placed in glass cases. You won't see another VCS3 with as many perfectly integrated mods as this one has."
Thursday, June 04, 2026
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)"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Circuit Happy, eurorack, New Modules, New Tools, New Updates, News
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