Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026
creation – organic analog synth journey
video upload by SOUNDS OF SYNTH
"creation is an organic analog synth journey. This piece is designed for deep listening (either on headphones or a good sound system). Play and listen without interruption allowing yourself to be enveloped in sound.
This track is created as part of the Forest Signals playlist which explores organic, analog music inspired by nature.
⭐ Gear Used
Sequential Pro 3
Moog Matriarch
Novation Peak"
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Trance Waves | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 15
video upload by STEHRÆON
"Melodic trance live jam performed on my full hardware setup.
I am using analog, digital (FM, Wavetable) and hybrid synths.
Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2, Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.
All performed live, no DAW, no edits."
Friday, January 16, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Small Town Boy/Bronski Beat (Circuit Tracks version)
video upload by Guinan
"Feeling a bit of 80’s nostalgia ('Stranger Things' anyone?) I thought the time had finally come to try and give this classic electro-pop anthem the Circuit Tracks treatment. Released in 1984 (40+ years!) it’s too easy to forget how ground-breaking the song (and it’s subject) was in the political climate of the Eighties.
The song itself is a simple but almost perfect pop song. It was programmed on an MC-202 Microcomposer and is reputed to have started life as an electronic disco version of the Sex Pistol’s 'Pretty Vacant'!
Yamaha DX7 is used heavily on the track (notably the presets ‘Harp1’ and ‘Bass1’), and additional Sequential Pro-One, Memorymoog and Linn drums. I managed to simplify the arrangement to program everything and the vocals into a single Novation Circuit Tracks. Everything you hear is being played and recorded live from the Tracks.
I'm pleased at how close to the spirit of the original I managed to get this time. I hope you enjoy the track and it brings back some memories for you too."
"More details for synth nerds
BPM 135
I don’t own a DX7 (sadly!) but the closest thing I have is emulation. The repeated ‘Harp1’ DX7 line (and the ‘Marimba’ break) was sequenced on the Tracks MIDI 1 and sampled as 4-bar loops from the internal MicroDEXED emulator in an M-Vave SMK-37 Pro keyboard. Each sample was then triggered (like a drum sound) at the required point in the song using the Drum 3 track.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
This Is All You Need to Produce Music. Seriously.
video upload by Dom Sigalas and Novation
➡️Midi keyboard used: Launchkey MINI37 MK4: https://novationmusic.com/launchkey?u...
➡️All free software included: https://novationmusic.com/articles/wa... 📕Check out my Cubase Masterclass and Mastering courses: https://courses.domsigalas.com
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Live Techno Workout | Octatrack MKII | Peak
video upload by Riccardo Priolo
"Hey hey hey,
I’ve been digging into resampling and flipping stuff with the Octatrack and Novation Peak!
What a nice combo!
Hope you enjoy"
JAMUARY CHALLENGE 2026 - DAY 02 - w/ the Novation Circuit Tracks
video upload by Dave Davidson
With the Novation Circuit Tracks.
➨ BANDCAMP: https://davedavidson1.bandcamp.com/
JAMUARY CHALLENGE 2026 - DAY 01 -
video upload by Dave Davidson
Random 42-Step Phrases and Dissolving Layers | Monolithic System 2026-01-13 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"It is a minimal music work in which a randomly played 42-step phrase repeats, layers of sound gradually accumulate, and finally dissolve toward the end.
On the OP-1 field, a 42-step phrase is entered into the ENDLESS sequencer and played back with random variation. During the performance, the timbral envelope and filter effects are adjusted in real time.
On the Novation Circuit, a simple synth phrase is looped while filter and sound parameters are manipulated. The output is routed through @ChaseBlissAudio LOSSY, adding reverb and shaping the sound into a lo-fi texture. At certain moments, synth pads are also played live using the Circuit’s pads.
Toward the end of the track, the delay feedback on the OP-1 field is increased while deep reverb from the @strymon blueSky is applied, allowing the piece to fade out gradually."
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Novation Bass Station II (Bass Station 2) - Synth Jam by Damiano Della Torre
video upload by Mr Keys
"I had some fun experimenting with a few arpeggios recorded live on the Novation Bass Station II, and just to give myself some groove I used programmed rhythms from Logic Pro for iPad. Everything was easily synced via MIDI/USB.
A real blast! Long live music and see you soon.
Damiano"
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Circus @ 39 o'Clock (Roland DJ-70, ARP 2600m, Moog Slim Phatty, Novation Drumstation)
video upload by Mano Sol
"This is the third of a new series entitled 'Mono Soul: Samples, Synths and Oscilloscopes'...
Going back to how I produced music 30 years ago. Embracing the limitations and beauty of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s technology. Repurposing and recycling technology and music.
Equipment used in this video:
Roland DJ-70 (sampling heavy lifting, VL Tone drums)
Moog Slim Phatty (fat synth bass)
Korg ARP 2600m (clanky bell sound)
Novation Drumstation (808 kicks and snares)
Macintosh SE running MOTU Performer 4.2
Korg SDD-2000 (echoes)
Roland RSP-550 (reverb)
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro"
Sunday, January 04, 2026
phaedra2026 by graal7
video upload by graal7
variation of phaedra (tangerine dream)
moog one
model d geddy lee
matrix and drumbrute
sq 1
korg ms 20
xf8
* Novation Summit in there as well.
Saturday, January 03, 2026
Synth noodling
video upload by Midnight Fury
"The creation process. random synth jamming.
Gear used
Tr8s Sub37 Hydrasynth Novation Summit OB6 Take5"
Friday, January 02, 2026
OP-XY ambient with mixer & tape
video upload by Robot Ostrich Dreams
"Expanding the OP-XY for live performance.
I love the OP-XY as a standalone tool, but for this ambient jam, I wanted more tactile control. I’m using the Novation Launch Control XL (mk2) to handle mixing and spatial effects.
The Mapping:
Volume on faders.
Filters on the top pots.
Delay and Reverb sends on the remaining knobs.
Watch for the drum processing in the second half. By sending only the drums to the Tape track, I can trigger glitchy breaks and fills without affecting the melodic elements.
Gear:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control XL (mk2)
iPhone 17 Pro"
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Synthwave Techno | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 14
video upload by STEHRÆON
"Melodic synthwave techno live jam performed on my full hardware setup.
That was the first time I used four synthesizers in parallel in a live session. Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2, Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.
All performed live, no DAW, no edits."
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