Tonverk 1.2.0 OS Upgrade

video upload by Elektron

"Tonverk 1.2.0 is here! With some lovely little festive additions to put under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got two new FX to play with, even more options with the existing FX, random mode for the arpeggiator, and further fixes and improvements.

Find out more and download Tonverk OS 1.1.0: https://bit.ly/48T1BjG"

"OS Upgrade: Tonverk OS 1.2.0
We know Grainer, and the 1.1.0 OS that fixed the sync issues, are still fresh on the block, but we had some pretty neat dishes in the oven that didn’t quite make that release. So here is OS 1.2.0, a chance to put a few more little festive additions under the Tonverk tree. We’ve got new effects, even more options with the existing effects, a random mode for the arpeggiator, and some other little additions alongside further fixes and improvements.

New effect: Steel Box Reverb

A third reverb comes to Tonverk, and it’s a whole other flavor. Steel Box Reverb draws on early digital and ’90s plate reverbs, with deliberately wide parameter ranges that let you push sounds from tight metallic rooms to sprawling, resonant spaces. It can clang, bloom, or decay endlessly, making it equally suited to metal can tails or big, characterful ambience.

New effect: Filter Folder

Filter Folder combines wavefolding with filtering and distortion to reshape sound at a more fundamental level. By folding the waveform before it passes through a multimode filter and drive stage, it adds harmonics, grit, and movement that go far beyond traditional filtering. From subtle edge and density to aggressive, overtone-rich transformations, Filter Folder excels at turning simple signals into something far more complex.

More FX availability

If those two additions weren’t enough (for now) we’ve also extended Tonverk’s FX powers in other ways too. Daisy Delay can now be used on all tracks - and Frequency Warper can now be wielded on all audio tracks, bus tracks and mix. Use these two awesome options wherever your echoing, warped heart desires.

Random Arp

Random Arp introduces controlled unpredictability to arpeggiated patterns, reshuffling note order on the fly to generate evolving melodies and unexpected variations.

And more

There’s a few other stocking fillers too. Pattern mute, improved gain reduction and new sidechain sources for the compressor, shorter samples available to use on Grainer, and improved tempo stability when simultaneously receiving clock and large amounts of MIDI data from an external source, such as Octatrack. Plus various other fixes and improvements."

Waldorf Protein - Unboxing & 4 Custom Sequenced Presets (absolute No Talking)

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Four sequences straight out of the preset/sequence pack I’m working on right now.
Everything you hear is 100 % pure Waldorf Protein – no external effects, no nothing.
Absolute No Talking, as usual :)

Let me know what you think of the sounds – honestly curious.

Pack coming soon.

TIMELINE:
00:00 - Unboxing
01:15 - SEQ RA
03:13 - SEQ High Road
04:22 - SEQ Dream
05:48 - SEQ Nat Code

My preset packs & shop:
https://natlifesounds.com/products/

#WaldorfProtein #CustomPresets #AbsoluteNoTalking #SynthDemo"

Mystery Synth in Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's Dreams Full Album

video upload by Kaj Roger Willumsen

This one was spotted and sent in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan. Note the video is from 11 years ago so not AI. Could be a render for a soft synth or other though. Could be DIY, but note the touch panel or screen. According to the YouTube comments "Picture is only for cover. Not sure which synth it is. Will try to find out." There was no follow-up that I could find after that aside from mention the album itself mainly features Arturia. You can find a list of hardware synths and some harware synth spotting in this previous post featuring Dreamland. If you know what that blue synth above is, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post, or send email to matrixsynth at gmail.com and I'll update the post with anything definitive. BTW, you can find additonal Mystery Synths via the Mystery Synths label here. There have only been 23 including this one, to date, since 2005. Update: answer in the comments of this post below. That was quick.

Here's the video description for the above:

"Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's

Is now available on.

https://itunes.apple.com//artist/kaj-...

Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/2MO67...

Some songs are made for Norwegian television documentary.

1.Dreamland----- 0:00
2.Saltfjellet ----- 4:32
3.80's movement -- 7:06
4.Nordlandsbanen- 10:31
5.Voyager 2--------- 14:31
6.Dolphins song---- 18:00
7.Kepler Telescope--21:53
8.Deep Impact------ 26:09
9.Reisen--------------- 29:15
10.Mariner 2----------33:40
11.Mars------------ 38:00
12.Venus------------- 40:49
13.Supernova----- 45:20
14.Tones Comforder--49:25
15.Jupiter------------ 52:40
16.Home--------------- 57:34
17.Back to 80 century- 1:01:14
18.We fly out of place--1:05:10
19.Minded Traveling--- 1:08:00"

100 Oberheim Expander/Matrix12 single FX patches by Arthur Springer

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"So whilst on soak test I came across this crazy bank:
Notes from the .txt
ART SPRINGER STRIKES AGAIN (free)
Reviewed by Mike Metlay

All right, gang, I know what you're expecting in this space, so I'll oblige you and get it over with. Ready? Here goes: "WAHOOLAZUMA! Everybody's favorite twisted puppy is back from the audio torture chamber, and he's brewed up the most brain-slashing package of monstrous elektronoyze EVER! This stuff's great for warping your brain patterns, killing your cat, etc..."

Okay. Happy now? Good, now let's get serious. I heard from Art recently that he didn't get a terribly good response to his first mailing, and that few, if any, XUG members looked him up for his second set of patches

He seemed in a pretty good humor about it, but I couldn't help wondering if my presentation of his patch set didn't scare a lot of people away just by the wording. So, with a new patch set from Art (more diverse than the first two) in hand, I'd like to try again.

One of the most unhealthy trends I see in today's patch-editing software is the patch randomizer, that cute but overused utility that generates random patches at the click of a mouse. Literally thousands of these random patches are being sold by unscrupulous hackers as "original sounds," and a whole new generation of MIDI morons is springing up (pardon the pun) whose idea of "good programming chops" is the ability to tweak a randomly generated sound into something that (almost) works. No program of this type exists yet for the xpander, and I'm glad of it: the lack of computer-generated garbage on the market forces the user community to seek one another for new ideas, rather than some electronic I Ching. We come together in this Group to share ideas and learn from one another and I believe that studying another human being's work beats watching a computer coughing up random numbers. Which brings us to the music of Art Springer.

In my opinion, these patches are important. VERY important. I get so enthused about Art's work because I see in him a reflection of my college days, when I puttered about with ARP and Buchla modular monsters creating sounds for the sheer joy of it, putting together tonalities never before heard on Earth rather than trying to make a realistic shakuhachi. This was, and often still is, the meat and potatoes of electronic music to me. And when I hear Art telling me that people- Xpander users!-are returning his work because it's "too weird," I know something's wrong. The Xpander isn't a sampler or a digital piano. It's not an imitative instrument by nature. It's a powerful, multiply interfaceable modular synthesizer with a great deal of flexibility. Art Springer takes a stance on its use that no other Group member has had the courage to try: using its Power as a CV percussion device to enhance the sounds of his more traditionally oriented synths. (By the way, Lionel and I are big fans of his music ... it's not as inaccessible as you might think, and the odd tonalities make his dance pieces a lot of fun.) This is a new idea to a lot of you, and I don't blame you for being frightened. But it's better to learn from someone whose ideas differ from yours than to convince a computer to feed you something safe. I'd like to suggest something simple to start with: get one of Art's sound sets, trigger your Xpander with your drumbox, and try writing music with these sounds as part of the atmosphere rather than conventional drum noises. Or do something completely different. The important thing is to try to expand (hm) your horizons to something new. These sounds of Art's do take getting used to, but I think you'll learn a lot from them. Trust me."

Meet Osmose 61

video upload by Expressive E

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"🎹 Meet Osmose 61
The new 61-key version of the Osmose adds an extra octave for more freedom to explore, compose, and perform ✨. A fully expressive keybed lets you press, bend, glide, and shape sounds naturally, whether as a standalone synth or controller."

osmose 49/61 - the ultimate expressive synthesizer

video upload by Expressive E

"Discover Osmose, the new standard for musical expressivity — now available in 49 and 61 keys! 🎹
Experience a new level of musical freedom with intuitive gestures that let you press, bend, shake, strum, and shape sound like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned keyboardist, a workflow-driven producer, or a bold sound designer, Osmose will take your creativity to uncharted places.

Choose between the compact 49-key version or the extended 61-key model for more range and comfort. Both deliver the same unmatched expressive experience. 🤍

49/61-key gesture-sensitive keybed (semi-weighted)
Custom expressive sound engine (by Haken Audio)
More than 500 presets with custom macros
Built-in Effects: Reverb, Delay, Compressor/Drive/2 convolution engines, pre & post reverb/delay, EQ
External MIDI control w/classic & MPE keyboard configurations
Large color screen & ergonomic UI
Built-in MPE arpeggiator & innovative glide control
Custom sensitivity controls
Sleek & rugged design

Everything you need to know about Osmose: https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose"

"Take your expression further than ever before with the Osmose 61, an expanded range version of Expressive E's advanced MPE keyboard synthesizer and controller. Adding another octave to Osmose, this 61-key version provides ample room for a wider range of melodic and harmonic playing, supporting two hand performance with plenty of room for dynamic performance across the Osmose's uniquely capable 3D keybed. Beyond this expanded range, the Osmose 61 delivers every innovation that made the original 49-key version a mainstay for musicians around the world. Deep control with MPE-enabled keys that add nuance to every touch, premium build quality, and the vastly powerful EaganMatrix synth engine are all at your fingertips, now with even more room to make your musical mark.

Now built in Expressive E's Polish manufacturing center, the Osmose 61 offers a premium standard for build quality, ensuring an uncompromising experience that's built to last. From rich and velvety acoustic tones to daring and dreamy synth patches, the EaganMatrix engine under the hood is your window to a world of captivating expression, now with an optimized interface for intuitive sound design and control. Physical modeling, FM, classic subtractive synthesis, and so much more are at the ready, bending deftly to every keypress, lateral wobble, and aftertouch press for a playing experience akin to the nuanced feel of acoustic instruments. Expressive E's mighty MPE control goes beyond even this core sound engine, readily expanding with Expressive E's software ecosystem of original and third-party developed sound libraries, proprietary instruments, and more. Whether you're using the Osmose 61 as a dedicated performance instrument or integrating its powerful expressive features into your DAW workflow, the Osmose never misses a beat to empower your creative vision.

If you're ready to dive into a lifetime of expressive control, the Osmose 61 is here to offer a dedicated platform for performance and control that's designed to grow with you. Twenty-four voices of polyphony, built-in effects, and 580 factory presets with 2048 slots for saving your own creations provide a deep well of musical possibilities to explore right out of the box, while the powerful engine, expanded software ecosystem, and premium build ensure a lifetime of sonic exploration. For MPE mastery without limits, look to the Osmose 61 from Expressive E.

OSMOSE 61 FEATURES

61-key MPE keyboard synthesizer and controller

3D keybed provides deep expressive control

Gestural controls include press, pitch bend, vibrato, aftertouch, pressure glide, and note off control

Expressive arpeggiator for nuanced sequence performance

EaganMatrix sound engine by Haken Audio enables vast sound design options with physical modeling, FM, subtractive, and more

24 voices of polyphony

Built-in effects processing

Intuitive interface with color LCD screen, 6 encoders, pitch and mod sliders, and octave & preset buttons

Expanded ecosystem of sounds and synths made specifically for Osmose by Expressive E and third-party partnerships for limitless sound exploration

MIDI input, output, and thru

USB type B connectivity for direct DAW control

2x continuous pedal inputs for sustain or parameter control

Balanced audio outputs for professional sound on stage and in the studio"

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The Story of CHOMPI

video upload by chase bliss and CHOMPI CLUB

"This is a story I've been wanting to tell for a long time.

CHOMPI is quite possibly the most cheerful instrument ever made, and to be fair that is the resting state of Tobias and Chelsea (and their two corgis). But the unexpected success of CHOMPI and everything that led up to it was quite a saga. Truth be told, Tobias was reluctant to tell this story at all, but I think it's important you know where CHOMPI is coming from and how much heart goes into it.

Also, things are different now. We're doing this together.

0:00 - Welcome
1:25 - Tobias is CHOMPI
3:12 - Creating CHOMPI
6:49 - Tobias's eyes
9:36 - Early prototypes
11:19 - Launching CHOMPI
13:13 - Teaming up
15:21 - Bye bye

Thanks for watching!"

Oddment ODD-1 Build Update & Demos

video upload by oddment

Demos

video uploads by oddment

Playlist:
1. ODD-1 Overview: Playheads

For a long time now we have tried to live by the words of the great Michael Bolton from the movie Office Space, "why should I change when he's the one who sucks?" But language evolves, and unfortunately, the word “grok” has taken on associations that are problematic. Oddment has evolved too. Starting from one quirky product idea, in 3 years we have grown and are now ready for manufacturing and fulfillment of this product, with ambition to make it the first among many. So with much consternation, we have decided to drop the name groc. When we thought about a new name, we thought that what we have is a little unusual, perhaps a little outside the norm...you might even call it, the ODD-1. This is the first in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off half of the encoders that control the granular synthesis engine - the PLAYHEADS function. Here you can control the level, starting point, tuning (aka pitch adjustment) and playback speed for up to 4 different granular playheads. The auxiliary functions available on the touch screen introduce random variability in different ways.

2. ODD-1 Overview: Grains

This is the second in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off the second half of encoders that control the granular synthesis engine - the GRAINS function. Here you can control the size, spacing, left-right placement, and grain window shape. Each control also has a related function, introducing grain size variability, spacing jitter, binaural scatter, and a front-back bias for the window shape. The auxiliary functions available on the touch screen control a bandpass filter that can be randomized per grain and adjust whether grain size is regulated in the source sample or in the output signal, which can have a big impact on sound characteristics.

3. ODD-1 Overview: 03 Envelopes & Time Path

This is the third in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off the ENVELOPES function. Here you can control the note amplitude envelope and timing, access 3 envelopes that can be used as modulation sources, and use our unique TIME PATH feature to dynamically adapt the playback speed.

4. ODD-1 Overview 04: Sample

This is the fourth in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off the SAMPLE function. Here you can choose a sample from the factory library or user-uploaded samples, control the playback mode and the section available for granulation, play and hold notes, set loop points and interact with pitch, tempo and channel information of the sample. We also show the auto pitch and tempo alignment features.

5. ODD-1 Overview 05: LFOs, Macros, Patching

This is the fifth in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off the LFOs, Macros and how to create modulation connections. There are 4 LFOs, 3 Envelopes, 4 Macros (assignable knobs), 4 Control inputs and MIDI information that can all act as modulation sources. Any parameter on the device is a parameter destination. Unlimited connections are made by holding down a destination parameter and then pressing or twisting a modulation source.

6. ODD-1 Overview 06: Filters, Saturation, Echoes

This is the sixth in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show off the Filters, Saturation and Echoes modules. Two filters and two saturation modules per voice, both with multiple types of processing and modulatable parameters, allow for transformation beyond the granular engine. Two echoes sections with filtering and distortion in the feedback loop and fully modulatable parameters make ODD1 worthwhile just as a modular effects rack!

7. ODD-1 Overview: 07 Layers

This is the seventh in a series of videos to show all of the ODD-1's functions in more detail. In this one we show the dual Layer functionality. Essentially the entire system is duplicated so the ODD-1 is like having a dual modular systems, each with a polyphonic granular engine feeding two filters and two non-linear processors per voice, with 3 envelopes, 1 time path, 4 LFOs, 4 Macros and a independent modulation matrix per layer. In these examples we also remind that granular can easily do subtractive-style synthesis when using a basic waveform as the source sample.

8. ODD-1 Overview 08: Reverb & System

The final video in our eight-part series on the ODD-1's functions focuses on the upper-left row where we have global volume, system-level reverb and can work with banks of patches.

The reverb is a classic matrix-style parametric reverb. Think of it like a whole set of interacting delay units with slowly modulating delay times. Ok now that you have that in mind, that's it, that's what it is. It sounds sweet.

If two layers of modulating, granular goodness with a fantastic reverb on top wasn't enough, how do banks of patches to store every twist and connection sound?

And from their newsletter:

What’s in a name?

For a while now we have tried to live by the words of the great Michael Bolton from the movie Office Space, "why should I change when he's the one who sucks?"

But language evolves, and unfortunately, the word “grok” has taken on associations that are problematic.

Oddment has evolved too. Starting from one quirky product idea, we have grown in three years and are now ready for manufacturing and fulfillment of this product, with ambition to make it the first among many. And with much consternation, we have decided to drop the name groc.

When we thought about a new name, we thought that what we have is a little unusual, perhaps a little outside the norm...you might even call it, the ODD-1.

And we plan to keep that off-beat attitude. We hope that brightly-colored friends, ODD-2 and ODD-3, will be along to join ODD-1 after not too long.

Build Updates

We have a lot of exciting progress to report since the last time I wrote. Hop over to our YouTube channel to check out a build update video and some in-depth functionality demos.

We debugged and fixed several problems with the circuit board including the power-up, line input and output, and noise on the control signal inputs.

We got several bids from contract manufacturers in the U.S. and around the world and selected Soldered, based in the E.U. They came highly recommended, and we think their experience will be a huge asset as we go into production.

We worked with Martyna Alexander to tweak the graphic design of the front and back panel. We are thrilled with the updates, including our new company and product logos.

We have first iterations of our custom firmware, enabling full functionality of the device and full USB connectivity to a host computer.

We have completed first versions of the software that include all audio, MIDI and system functionality we intend to support for the release. After many months of playing and testing we re-organized a few functions to expand both the number of concurrent grain “playheads”, and to support banks of patches intended for convenient switching and management in live performance.

What’s Next?

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M-Audio Venom Purple Beta Tester Version

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via this Reverb listing

"M-Audio Venom Purple Beta Tester Version As far as I know there was only one other of these made in this color. [only two other listings were previously posted here. You'll also find a post on Venom creator Taiho Yamahda's blog. Taiho is now with Sequential.] The production units where white with orange and black lettering. I was one of the beta testers and sound programmers for this synth. Since this was a beta tester model the Midi was not fully functional when I received it. We did all of updates thru the USB however so don't know for sure if there was a change to the hardware or it just needs a firmware upgrade. Was just going to buy another production model and swap out the motherboard but never got around to it. It has all of my factory program contributions in bank C. While it requires using the editor from either a Mac or PC to program it completely it has a broad range of possible sounds. It is a very fat sounding synth."

Serge’s 1979 ÷NCOM - It Compares, Counts, Waits, Fires and It Always Rises

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"I bought the #Serge #NCOM in the blind because a) it's the work of a living legend, b) I had no idea what it did, and c) after reading the manual and looking on YouTube I still had no idea how to use it in real life music.

The ÷NCOM is short for pulse divider (by N steps), a comparator (gate goes high where +IN is higher than -IN) and last but not least, a staircase CV is raised one semitone when the compare goes high and the max steps N is not reached. So now you know, and just like me, it still remains a mystery how it can play a role in modular music.

÷NCOM is from 1979, and quantized CV was rare, especially when it's derived from any two compared voltages. It's using two CMOS chips, but only 5 of 8 bits were used (step 0 to 31 = 32 values). So is it early digital? Yes, but without a CPU or code and state of the art precision - for 1979. Is it still relevant in 2025? I am not sure how many voltage comparators are around in eurorack, and you probably never needed one. A staircase CV waveform is simply a matter of running a ramp through a quantizer, and you may be able to use an END of RAMP event on a Maths clone. The ÷NCOM circuit is often used for rhythmic patches, and the staircase is super useful to make synchronized ramps you can use to open a filter or wavefolder. Not to mention arpeggios. It's the opposite of high-tech, it's low tech. A circuit you need to learn, discover and find use for. It was special in 1979, and today it's part of the joy of owning a true Serge module that can always do more than you think."

NEW Mellotron Micro Module - 2025 review and demonstration video

video upload by Now You Know

"Review of the new for 2025, Mellotron Micro Module. Basically a Mellotron Micro without the keyboard. Use your own controller keyboard with the Mellotron Micro Module. Review the micro module for its sound, functions, price point. In 2025, the Mellotron Micro is retailing for around $500 USD. I paid $695 CAD. Thanks @MellotronFactory for this wonderful instrument."

This one is in via John L Rice.

BugBrand Introduces TCS - Touch Control Sequencer

via BugBrand (For those in the US: check on availability with Noisebug per below)

"The 5FW design stems from ideas I used way back in the Old Blue days when I had the CTL1 Touch Panel - that design went through a few iterations during its 4 years of life, moving from just a control/preset device to incorporating some basic sequencing. Now I have taken it several steps further - expanding it out to 8 steps and increasing the control & sequencing options. The result is a powerful little hands-on sequencing hub! It can link up with other clocking devices, especially the Sequence - indeed, I'm just beginning to investigate a joiner/expander for the pair that would allow the Control link to be easily switched on/off and also incorporate a handful of other useful functions.

In the meantime, the first modules are starting to ship - they can either fit in a larger system or sit in a 5FW case - perhaps an interesting addition to other banana systems!

US shipping & Tariffs:
There has been a fair bit of uncertainty because of new tariffs on shipments into the US (10% from UK vs 20% or more from most other places), alongside the ending of the De Minimis exemption for shipments under $800. Given that I send a fair amount to people in the States, these changes have proved worrying!

Thankfully I've been able to jiggle things around and have found that I can still send things easily & affordably - indeed, often including pre-payment of tariffs while not raising the overall shipping cost, and sticking with Royal Mail who have proved so reliable over many years of use.

Noisebug:
But, alongside these changes, I'm rekindling my prior work with the wonderful Noisebug store of Pomona, California. Just today I've sent a reasonable initial load - a couple of 1Frame systems, several mini-systems and a handful of red designs.

As you know, I've tended to work directly with people worldwide, but have kept in with a very few small & specific stores - Noisebug really fit the bill here for me! So if you've got requests, feel free to get in contact with them - or continue to nudge me direct ;)"

R.A. Moog Modular IIIC, 1968

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via this Vemia listing

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This appears to be the one previously featured here with additinal pics.

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Swizzle Circuits - Power Plant USB module

via Swizzle Circuits

Everyone wants a little power, am-I-right? Well that's exactly what we've created - easy USB power in your modular rack to power MIDI keyboards, USB lights, small fans and other things that are a hassle to easily power otherwise. Powered - 6hp (30mm)

I know we all love cables, but enough is enough! Most of the little accessories modular systems need are USB powered, and now there is a way to cut the cabling that goes beyond your rack. Install this slim module in your rack and you can power those pesky USB things such as: MIDI controllers, USB LED lighting for night plays and small USB fans. Put in one at either end of a big system to keep the power handy. There are a few things to keep in mind. Keep the power draw down to about 1000mA total - although the module can provide it, it might not be too kind to your rack power supply (You would be surprised how much power those cheap LED light draw - trust us, we looked!). Not designed or engineered to charge a phone - they make LOTS OF NOISE on the bus!

Just like every Swizzle Circuits module, it comes fully assembled, tested and ready to go. Just take it out of the package and plug it in.

Power Plant USB Module features:

- includes modular power cable. Uses the 12v DC Eurorack supply - no 5V DC needed.

- Fits right in your modular rack to give quick USB power anywhere.

- RED LED power indicator shines through the face to let you know it's ready.

- Both twin USB jacks are back-lit GREEN to help in the dark.

- Provides (2)-twin USB jack plugs for a total of (4).

- Can provide up to 1000mA of 5VDC power - see notes above-.

- Swizzle Circuits custom designed PCB

Battlescarred Badass Roland SH-101

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via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

She ain’t gonna win any beauty contests, but she can kick your “I buy mint only” friends SH101’s butt any day.

Electronically perfect, cosmetically weird SH. It’s my fault…it was a UV-greened olive to brown gradient mess when I got it and I tried whitening the case and left it under UV lamps too long. You can see the original color on the battery door. While my process works wonders for keys and buttons, not so much for gray cases I guess. Oh well.

Despite the now quirky camo exterior, the electronics, rear case and keys are perfect. Power button is solid, no amount of wiggling and wobbling impacts anything. All functions were checked against another SH that I own (I’ve owned 4 and know them inside and out) and everything is spot on. All faders lubed with Deoxit F5, no crackles or jumps. There’s none of the dreaded battery leakage or other liquid damage present. It’s very clean, and as you’d expect sounds massive.

Properly matched PSU included."

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Modded ARP Axxe MkII w/ AT Pressure / CV Control

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"Here's the original orange AXXE from my ARP collection — now enhanced with powerful and unique upgrades that set it apart from the rest, tailored by synth guru and ARP specialist Saint Eric. The keybed has been equipped with aftertouch - stepping into a Pro Soloist's territory! - easily one of the most expressive we've experienced on many synths we've had in our hands. It's really a joy to play: internally routed to the VCA and/or VCF, the AT pressure mechanism can be tastefully dialled using three front panel controls and has its own CV output too, for further control of external synths and modern-day modulars. This unit has a really characterful VCF which received the 4075 Timothy Smith filter upgrade. In addition to the external audio input for routing outboard signals to the VCF, on the rear panel you'll find a CV mix output which sums the keyboard, the sensitive PPC pads, the portamento and octave switches for controlling outboard synths. And you have a special variable CV output with two dedicated attenuators to adjust the scaling response, all controllable from the main panel, turning this synth into a powerful and unique analogue keyboard/CV controller. There is also a separate LFO CV output, very useful as the synth is modded to use the internal LFO and Sample & Hold in free-run mode just using a selectable switch. More useful and common modifications to this synth apart from the upgraded VCA and clean-audiopath improvements, are three different ADSR response modes: Fast, Normal & Slow via a three-position switch, A rich, powerful and extremely versatile analog. Cosmetics are just outstanding. Really impressive when you have it in front of you! It’s like travelling back through time: see the pics - notice on the left of the keyboard the nice touch that the original ARP badge imparts. It’s hard to let it go, but I know it deserves a new home in good hands. As a bonus, an ARP 70's logo T-shirt is also included on this listing. You'll provide the IEC power plug. [ If you’re purchasing from outside the EU, please be ready to provide any details that might be needed — thanks for understanding! ] Will be packed thoughtfully."

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Roland Introduces the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator w/ TR-808 and TR-909 Analog Drum Circuitry

video uploads by RolandChannel

The TR-1000 is available now for $2,699.99. Check with dealers on the right for availability.

"The TR-1000’s analog engine features 16 of the most coveted circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909, faithfully recreated from the original designs with detailed engineering and carefully selected modern components. Alongside the TR-1000’s analog voices are powerful digital sounds driven by Roland’s latest advancements, including 21 circuit-bent TR-808 and TR-909 models built with Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, FM percussion, virtual analog tones, and a deep PCM library for sonic exploration and fresh textures."

Playlist:

1. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Egyptian Lover Performance
2. Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator | Everything You Need to Know

User videos followed by hi-res pics and the press release:

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The Analog Eclipse | KORG minilogue xd | Dark to Rock One-Synth-Jam

video upload by Lo-fi Pask

"Even though I’ve got dozens of unfinished projects on my trusty Teenage Engineering OP-XY (some of them almost ready) I felt the need to break the cycle. I had the sense I was starting to repeat myself. So I turned to one of my favorite analog synths, the KORG minilogue xd, looking for a patch that could spark something new. And from that came this track… though I’m still not sure what exactly it is.

As usual, the atmosphere is dark, but halfway through it unexpectedly takes on a rock-inspired twist before returning to its original mood. I even tried reworking the idea on the OP-XY to make it more polished (and complex), but in the end I decided to record it raw—exactly as it came to me.

Hope you enjoy it. I plan to explore this same process on other synths as well. Let me know in the comments if this journey through analog synth sound design intrigues you.

Gears/Sounds Used:
KORG minilogue xd
Teenage Engineering TX-6 (used for recording )
'Dystopia Extended' soundset [ • KORG MINILOGUE XD: "Dystopia Extended" sou... ] [video below]

🎧 For the full experience headphones are highly recommended.

Into darkwave, synthwave, ambient vibes, and experimental grooves? Hit subscribe for more KORK Minilogue XD sessions, live jams, and sound design experiments."

KORG MINILOGUE XD: "Dystopia Extended" soundset - NO TALKING DEMO

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"SYNTH SQUAD PRESENTS: 'DYSTOPIA EXTENDED', A COLLECTION OF 40 HANDCRAFTED AND HYPER-DETAILED PATCHES FOR YOUR KORG MINILOGUE XD PROVIDED IN STUNNING QUALITY.

'DYSTOPIA EXTENDED' is the sequel of our 'Dystopia' sound library, originally made for the Korg Prologue.

Now we have expanded the collection of sounds and made it compatible for the Korg Minilogue XD.

These brand-new sounds bring to life the truly hybrid nature of the Korg Minilogue XD, unlocking his full potential both in the analogue and in the digital/fx sections.

An amount of 40 brand-new sounds: 12 keys, 11 polysynths, 4 synth basses, 6 pads, 3 arps, 4 leads.

These sounds are perfect for ambient, futuristic, lo-fi, synthwave, retrowave, Sci-Fi, electronica, atmospheric, dark, cyberpunk and any cinematic genres, and many other styles too.

Take advantage of the launch promotion, only €15.00 instead of €30.00, available only for a limited time.

BUY HERE: https://payhip.com/b/kJxNi

There are not any dependencies on user oscillators or effects, everything is programmed with the factory features. In this video you listen to the sounds that you will get, without any external effect or processing. The sounds are played on the keyboard and using the mod joystick, without any knob tweaking.

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GAMECHANGER Launches the MOTOR Pedal

You can find demos in previous posts here.

Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.

Press release follows:

"Gamechanger Audio Officially Releases the MOTOR Pedal

Electromechanical sound. A gas pedal for your guitar. The ultimate analog noise-machine.

Riga, Latvia – September 29, 2025

After years of development and anticipation, Gamechanger Audio is proud to announce that the MOTOR Pedal is finally available to the public. First teased as a wild experiment back in 2019 and reintroduced earlier this spring as a pre-order, the MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide—bringing a completely new category in sound and performance machines to guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers everywhere.

At its core, the MOTOR Pedal is built on two groundbreaking technical achievements:
A fully controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushless DC motors into living, breathing sound sources.
An proprietary monophonic pitch-tracking engine that follows guitars and virtually any instrument with surgical accuracy.
These breakthroughs were forged over years of experimentation. From 2019 to 2022, Gamechanger Audio developed and released the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII—the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers to use electric motors as vari-speed oscillators. More recently, the company perfected pitch tracking with its acclaimed AUTO Series pedals, released late 2024 The MOTOR Pedal builds directly on these innovations, fusing them into a compact stompbox—creating a powerful, unpredictable, and endlessly fun performance tool.

And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal. This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers.

“Back in 2019, the original MOTOR Pedal was just a spark that set this whole journey in motion - what if we could play MOTORS as Oscillators!?” says Gamechanger Audio founder Ilya Krumins. “Since then, through the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII and the AUTO Series, we’ve gone deeper and deeper into the world of electromechanical sound. At this point, we feel like we know pretty much everything there is to know about making music with motors and the MOTOR Pedal is the culmination of that knowledge, and the most fun, immediate and accessible way to experience it.”

Key Features:
● Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking
● Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression
● Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound
● Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs
● Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability
● Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology

The MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide from www.gamechangeraudio.com and with selected dealers world-wide.
The MOTOR Pedal is priced at 399 USD and 399 EUR (incl. VAT) respectively.
For more details, demos, and ordering information, visit www.gamechangeraudio.com."

X1L3 - ARMALYTE - 8580 SID - 3 voice test

video upload by X1L3

"Progress on the SID chip module i've been working on in my spare time.
8580 SID in circuit.

Took a bit of trial and error making the different write routines needed to do the shared register kinds of things with the filter and stuff. But it's moved on from a single voice proof of concept to an almost fully functioning SID module now.

If you were there when the C64 was a thing, you'll know how good this thing is becoming at pretending to be the chip inside the C64 based on this tune that i knocked up quickly for it. It is pretty much doing what a SID can do in a C64. A nostalgic sound. Especially towards the end where the chip chord trills come in.

The test tune shows the different wave forms and how they sound. It confirms that the absolute ton of continuous data coming in isn't a problem. It shows the ultra fast voice multiplexing to do things like the mellow snare sound after the first four bars, and the not so fast switching in tonal variations later on. It also tells me that the click generated by using the sustain register as a voice volume control is a trivial flaw that can't even be heard here.

Tuning is a bit shabby as i don't have a precision Vref on the breaboard. It's close enough slumming it with the running hot 5v regulator for a proof of concept demo though."

New Tiptop Audio & Buchla 230t Tips and Tricks

video upload by Todd Barton

"Just a few ideas for patches with the Tiptop Buchla 230t Triple Envelope Follower. Also, checkout Stazma's video on the 230t:"

[The new Tiptop Audio & Buchla 230t announced in May is now out. Check with dealers on the right for availability.]

Tiptop Audio & Buchla 230t Demo

video upload by Stazma

"Today we are going to check out the new module from the Tiptop & Buchla 200t serie: the Triple Envelope Follower Model 230t.

It's a fantastic addition to the 200t echosystem, that will let you control dynamic or timing with external audio such as, microphone, samples, drum pads, electric instruments, field recording or anything in that spirit. It can also be used as an decay envelope in the system or in compression / expansion patches."

TipTop Buchla 230t – Triple Envelope Follower // Interact with your patches!

video upload by Dexba

"The Buchla 230 is here, and while it might not be the shiniest module (I know you're lusting after the tenth granular effect or the twelfth tape-inspired contraption), it's quite a useful and FUN one!
Not only does it stop the modular from being this separated entity, and it gives it back the ability to listen and interact with the real world, but analysing the internal signals can be a productive endeavour too.
In this video, I'll show you some cool patches, and I will introduce the concept of sidechain in the Buchla system, which in this case was used in the most common way we associate with the term, but it can also be a powerful tool to swell reverbs, make multiple voices arise in a sea of notes, and, in general, make more lively patches :)"

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