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Saturday, September 05, 2026
The M8 Tracker Continues To Blow His Mind // OS 6.6 Release
video upload by EZBOT
"Today I wanted to take a bit of time to explain my deep love for the Dirtywave M8 Tracker while going over the patch notes for the new OS that was released last week. The new OS brings a slew of upgrades to the device in both sound and presentation. Let's check it out and make some tunes."
EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com
M8 Changelog on github
Makes for an intersting look back on the development history of the M8:
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Dirtywave, MATRIXSYNTH Members, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: Dirtywave, MATRIXSYNTH Members, New Updates, News
Monday, August 31, 2026
Electric Cow EC909 - TR-909 drum machine / TB-303 synth for Atari STE/TT/Falcon
- demo & sample pack video upload by ako
Note this is the first post to feature the EC909.
"Quick look at the Electric Cow EC909 drum machine / soft synth for Atari ST/TT/ Falcon and a sample pack made from it's TR-909 sounds. It's a combined TR-909 and TB-303 emulator in one programme (a lot like Steinberg / Propellerheads's ReBirth) which is neat and features PCM samples from a TR909 for the drums (also neat) which can be edited in terms of pitch and attack. My understanding is their wares were more aimed at the falcon but will run on STEs and TTs given that this was released in 1998. EC909 can create single‑bar patterns (in real time on the Falcon), and then export them as AIFF or AVR (Both 8‑ or 16‑bit formats, mono or stereo). The program can also generate a MIDI File from your pattern. MIDI triggering for drums is also possible. The manual, which is still online, contains instructions for loading your own samples into to replace the stock 909 samples using the included CandiKit program, very cool! this lags noticeably on the STE, but still works well enough to play back the drum sounds for sampling.
EC909 sample pack (both raw and processed with noise reduction):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Download the programme from Electric Cow's archive here: https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...
EC909 manual here:
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...
Chapters:
00:00 - background info, compatability, bundled software
01:29 - quick look at the TB-303 emulator (surprisingly ok!)
01:54 - latency
01:59 - TR-909 drum machine overview and basic features and verisons
04:25 - All basic sounds
05:15 - tuning / pitching samples
06:03 - editing the attack of the sound
08:17 - what's in the smaple kit
09:13 - triggering via MIDI, issues with voiving, latency etc.
13:31 - 1 min sound demo using the drums sampled into ableton"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Atari, Electric Cow, exclusive, exclusive2026, New Old, Roland
LABELS/MORE: Atari, Electric Cow, exclusive, exclusive2026, New Old, Roland
Friday, August 28, 2026
Daft Punk / J-Dilla / MachineDrum Sounds, Inside a LinnDrum. Da funk
video upload by Program 17
"This is the exact drums Daft Punk sampled for Da Funk, J-Dilla Drums, and Elektron Sounds inside the Linn drum. I made the EPROMs using a Oberheim Prommer. It was not an easy task. But I took layered drums. Sampled them, turned them to binary, then program them for the Linn drum. I loved daft punk growing up. I’m from Detroit. I use to hang around J-Dilla at the time. I owned a Linn drum since I was a teenager. It was my dream to program sounds for a Linn drum. I spent thousands of hours programming a Linn drum and often times wondered how to make my Linn drum sound like daft punk. Well I did it. Inside of using a SP-1200, these are the sounds inside a Linn drum.
Kick and snare are the daft punk drums.
The hat is Machine drum.
Kicks from a machine drum are in the toms and congas.
The J Dilla claps and snares are the same exact method J Dilla would use on his Drums. After reading the book “dilla time” I was inspired to make the drums a little bit off. If you look at the actual original binary files of the Linn Drum on a spectral graph or analyze the way form, you will notice that the drums are not perfect. Prince always said you need air to make it an instrument so I gave the samples a little bit of room in the beginning so it kind of sounds off but it’s not off because you can program the timing with the pitch now exactly like a clap trap, which is ironic because that’s what I heard where the Drum clap originally came from.
#linndrum #jdilla #drummachines #prince #oberheim"
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Sequential Fourm Preset Demo Without Talking or Effects
video upload by B&H Pro Audio
0:00 A New Legend (Program 1, Factory bank 1)
0:32 Hard Synch (Program 93, Factory bank 2)
0:45 Mini Prophet (Program 42, Factory bank 1)
1:31 Sawyer Vibez (Program 45, Factory bank 1)
2:00 The Bassics (Program 3, Factory bank 1)
2:19 EEEE PEEEE (Program 4, Factory bank 1)
2:48 Syncing Pressure (Program 5, Factory bank 1)
3:04 Fourmer Brass (Program 8, Factory bank 1)
3:19 Petite Sweeper (Program 9, Factory bank 1)
3:42 Hollo Legato (Program 10, Factory bank 1)
Thursday, July 09, 2026
OXI E16 Firmware Update: Everything You Need to Know
video upload by OXI Instruments
"The OXI E16 just got its biggest update yet.
In this video we explore the new firmware, including the completely redesigned Looper with three recording modes, tempo synchronization, an improved interface, better modulation workflow, and many quality-of-life improvements.
You can download the Ableton Live project used in this demo from the link below and follow along with the video. If you enjoy the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments which new feature you're most excited about.
Ableton project : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v8J1..."
00:00 Introduction
00:49 New navigation system
01:40 Alt Menu
01:55 Hold mode function
02:42 Mapping the DAW to E16
06:42 Using the APP
08:53 The looper
09:42 No Sync Mode
12:56 Activating and deactivating capture and play
13:43 Delete buffers
14:06 Free sync mode
17:10 Fixed sync mode
19:50 Taking advantage of Program changes and presets
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Oxi Instruments
LABELS/MORE: New Updates, News, Oxi Instruments
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Sonicware MINIMAL review — a $299 Techno Groovebox & Sampler!
video upload by BoBeats
CONTENT
00:00 What is MINIMAL?
05:42 Making music with Minimal
11:00 Time stretching
12:00 Bass synth explained
13:07 Parameter locks
14:15 Drum kits
14:49 Sampling explained
17:15 Final thoughts
Sonicware deconstruct MINIMAL Complete Tutorial - 11 Tracks of Pure Groove
video upload by ChrisLody
0:00 Teaser
00:32 Intro
01:26 Test-drive Jam
3:46 Overview, connections and controls, cheat sheet, powering on, playing a pattern, FUNC button, speaker mute
6:44 Quick start guide, drum kit loading, building a quick pattern, pattern save
9:10 Random velocity, Feel setting and demo
10:26 Pattern details, loading another pattern, pattern chaining, reload pattern
11:53 Track details, playing and selecting tracks, multi mode
13:05 Performance, Tempo, Global Tempo, how menus work, muting tracks, clearing mutes, global mutes, solo mode, pattern phase rotation, drum isolator, MFX settings and demo
17:18 Pattern creation, load new pattern
17:49 BD1 controls, loading a new sound, reverb send, delay send, panning, track level, entering and removing drum hits, ratchets, clear a track
20:32 BD2 controls, general drum controls, drum accents, adjusting drum accents,
22:21 SD controls
23:45 CP controls, track length, note value,
25:10 CH & OH controls, choke, enter notes in step mode, real-time record
26:41 Swing, swing type, per track swing
28:01 Sound banks
28:48 Synth and Bass controls, keyboard mode, octave button, select track in keyboard mode, directly enter notes
31:12 Parameter locks, manual entry, clear parameter locks, record parameter locks
32:21 Pattern save, pattern copy, rename pattern
33:15 Sampled sound controls, re-pitch, amen demo
36:17 Loop controls, loop track modes, time stretching, gated vs one-shot, retrigger
40:19 Bass controls, bass key assign, bass controls, S01 mode, program a bass sequence, accents and glides, transpose, preview notes in the sequence
45:27 Save drum kit, rename kit
46:06 Variation, variation copy, real-time variation edit, variation fill, variation looping
48:45 Reverb and delay settings, reverb types, delay ping-pong, delay sync, pattern level.
50:43 Sampling, external in menu, sampling from USB, preview sample, save sample, trim sample, line in sampling
53:54 Firmware update, backing up, importing samples
55:50 Misc menus, data menu, midi menu, system menu
Thursday, March 19, 2026
An Inspiring Eurorack Toolbox for Audio & CV // Workshop Computer from Music Thing
video upload by DivKid
Also see Turing Machine, Workshop System & Planet of the Apes! // Music Thing Modular at Machina Bristronica
"Seeing the Music Thing Workshop System grow and develop over recent years have been a lovely thing and it made me happy to see part of it getting broken out into a Eurorack module and for that part to be the Workshop Computer. It's an 8HP Eurorack module that works as digital toolbox for audio and CV which offers all sorts of handy low level utility things, more exciting audio and CV generation and a range of more lo fi and hi fi audio FX.
Along with the release of the module are 3 new program cards from RYK, offering pitch shifting delay, vocoding, pitch to voltage and tape style recording and looping. You also get some default Music Thing cards and there's blank cards with a huge range of simple drag and drop a file over USB options for a range of community cards you can get for free too. Check out the links below, loads of info in the timing index to skip around. Enjoy!"
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Frap Tools Magnolia TUTORIAL
video upload by Frap Tools
Check with dealers on the right for availability and price. See additional demos here.
"Grab your favorite drink and enjoy this in-depth, knob-by-knob video tutorial of Magnolia, our brand new analog through-zero FM polyphonic synthesizer! Feel free to jump to any section through the timestamps."
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:44 Programs
00:01:56 Panel Mode
00:02:40 Panel Lock
00:02:56 Initialize a program
00:03:23 Save and compare programs
00:03:55 Lists
00:05:17 Voices
Monday, February 02, 2026
How to Start Tracks: Fourm + Microcosm into Digitakt 2
video upload by Sineway
"Fourm into Microcosm into Digitakt II – how I built a beat from nothing, faster than I expected.
In this video I build a beat from scratch using a brand-new setup: Sequential Fourm into Hologram Microcosm, captured and shaped on the Digitakt II.
Instead of treating effects as something you add at the end, I’m using the Microcosm as an idea generator - letting it transform a simple init patch into something that suggests harmony, rhythm, and direction very early on.
This is the first time I’ve made a track with this exact setup, and I was honestly surprised by how quickly it led to usable musical ideas.
The goal here isn’t to finish a track. It’s to show how I like to start - how I go from nothing to a beat that feels worth exploring further.
If you’ve ever felt stuck looping the same pattern without knowing where to take it next, this video sets up the foundation for what comes after. I’ll continue from this exact loop in the next video, where I focus on breaking out of the single-loop deadlock and opening things up into multiple patterns and directions."
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 My setup
00:56 Making a track from scratch
01:17 Quick overview of the Hologram Microcosm
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, Hologram, Sequential
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, Hologram, Sequential
Cosmotronic MESSOR PEDAL / a serious COMPRESSOR for the studio or the stage / extensive playthrough
video upload by BRiES
"In this video we discover what the reinvented MESSOR pedal by Cosmotronic can do to a variety of sound sources. We also have a look at all the controls.
Want to know more?
Cosmotronic Messor Pedal webpage: https://cosmotronic.nl/modules/messor...
0:00 intro
2:30 features explanation
17:07 drums and loops
34:47 sidechain example
41:53 full mix and stems
55:23 closing thoughts
57:09 thank you for watching!
57:22 outro"
A COMPACT ANALOG COMPRESSOR
Messor is a fully analog stereo feed-forward VCA compressor designed for studio, modular, and live systems. The architecture is derived from the original Cosmotronic eurorack module, with extended headroom, improved channel matching, and a revised sidechain topology optimized for wide dynamic ranges.
HIGH HEADROOM
The internal ±12 V regulated power rail provides substantial headroom and consistent operating conditions for both line-level and modular-level sources. It reliably handles high-transient material from synthesizers, drum machines, and percussion-heavy sources without premature clipping. High-impedance inputs and balanced outputs simplify interfacing with modular systems, samplers, and balanced studio equipment.
Signal flow begins with a low-noise stereo preamplifier offering up to 18 dB of gain, followed by a pair of matched VCA control blocks. The feed-forward topology provides predictable transient behavior, accurate envelope shaping, and stable stereo imaging. A post-VCA conditioning stage adds tube-like saturation, introducing controlled harmonic content when driven into overload.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Cosmotronic, New Synth Effects, News, Roland
LABELS/MORE: Cosmotronic, New Synth Effects, News, Roland
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Was Acid House Invented in India?
video upload by Alex Ball
"A look at Charanjit Singh's outlying recording 'Synthesizing - Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat' from 1982.
0:00 Intro
0:41 History
3:21 Interview with Johanz Westerman
6:31 Why does it sound like Acid House?
9:20 Differences to Acid House
10:48 Conclusions
12:17 Patron Jam - One Raga to a 909 Beat
Huge thanks to Johanz Westerman
https://ballyhoostudio.nl
https://bandcamp.com/johanzwesterman
A tutorial on how to program Raga Bhairav on a 303 or equivalent is on Patreon
www.patreon.com/AlexBallMusic"
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Melbourne Instruments Delia - Sounds
video upload by minifridge
"Some custom sounds on the MI Delia. Recorded live with midi sequences, program change messages."
00:00 Alloy
00:17 Fireescape
00:37 Disordered eatr
00:42 Gentl Murf
00:58 Tom2
01:02 Clickswitcher
01:20 Electric Heater
01:40 LabFM
02:03 Atoll3
02:26 Lead Jacket
02:36 Niley2
02:56 FMBreaker
03:23 Softset
Sunday, December 14, 2025
TMP-3-06 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:27 Switched On 80s
12:54 Little Black Boxes
17:29 Commercial Break
19:58 Patching Today
29:19 Synthesiser Club
31:59 Video Lab
36:07 Outro
"////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Sixth and final episode of the third series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio
The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses them in his productions and collaborations
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
It is divided into the following sections:
SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
In THIS episode:
SWITCHED ON 80s - A look at Roland's first fully digital keyboard the D50 Linear Synthesiser from 1987
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at the unique Kawai K5m additive synth
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune-related goodies, including a new Benge album and the range of Memetune merchandise
PATCHING TODAY - Today is a bit special - Benge sets up a mega-patch using a Modcan A Series, an Emu 2000 modular, a Serge Paperface and an ARP 2500
SYNTHESISER CLUB - In todays episode, Benge makes some elevator muzak on Ensoniq synths: an ESQ1, an SD1, an ASR-X and a Fizmo
VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take a brief glance at the editing platform, DaVinci Resolve from Blackmagic Design
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
LINKS:
Memetune Studio Instagram: @memetunestudio
Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2025"
Additional Vintage Synth TV Series episodes from Benge
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Restoring an Instrument You've Never Heard (only 3 left)
video upload by Emma Repairs
The ViVi-Tone Clavier Kalama Zoo!
"This month I undertook quite possibly the rarest restoration I may be able to do, doing a full redo of the first electric piano. Come with me as we discover how important this specific model actually is in relation to it's creator...
SAMPLE PACK:
Below is the download link to the two sample packs, please download the whole folder for the program to work. Once downloaded, click the second link to download the sample pack player--there you can open it in your DAW as a plugin and select either pack options. NOTE: Files have been updated using a better Clavier--these are not from this video's Clavier, but a newer restoration of another.
https://tinyurl.com/2ecx5de5
https://www.tx16wx.com/download/
0:00 - 4:17 The History
4:17 - 11:52 Keybed
11:52 - 14:42 Action
14:42 - 18:35 Signal Path
18:35 - 24:19 Tuning/Voicing
24:19 - 26:43 Demos"
Sunday, November 02, 2025
LFO, Sequencer, Keyboard, Controller in a very small form factor: "Phantasmal Force"
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"Distropolis Goods ( https://distropolisgoods.com/ ) sent me the Phantasmal Force MIDI controller and the Great Conjunction FM synthesizer/sequencer for review. In this video, I walk through the build process, explore the UI, and demo each mode in detail. Spoiler alert: the PF controller is worth a closer look.
Whether you're into modular MIDI setups, CC sequencing, or FM synthesis with a twist, this hands-on overview covers both devices in depth—without the hype.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – what's this?
00:19 Unboxing
01:01 Build instructions
05:48 UI overview
07:11 CC momentary mode
08:01 CC toggle mode
08:27 Note mode
09:00 Chord mode
09:44 Play/Stop mode
10:05 Program change ±# mode
10:24 Transpose mode
10:49 Pitch bend mode
11:37 LFO mode
12:12 Arpeggiator mode
13:03 CC sequencer
13:52 Real-world demo: playing chords over three arpeggiators while sweeping filters with CC LFOs
15:42 Phantasmal Force – conclusion
16:00 What is the Great Conjunction FM synth/sequencer?
16:30 The central idea
17:18 Building a sequence from scratch
20:57 Adding external effects and lush pads
22:15 Overall conclusion
22:47 Outro + bonus demo
HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: DIY, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Phantasmal Force
LABELS/MORE: DIY, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Phantasmal Force
Friday, October 24, 2025
Novation Launch Control XL 3 & Components: Product Overview and How to Use Custom Mode
video upload by Freaky Tweaky
00:00 Demo Performance
00:57 Basic Product Overview
01:05 Major Additions and Changes from the Previous Model
01:31 Available Modes
01:49 Basic Overview of Custom Mode
02:07 Connection Procedure with Components
02:48 Components Screen Layout
03:22 How to Load Settings
04:20 How to Save Settings
05:03 MIDI Messages that Can Be Output
05:47 Live Set Configuration
07:15 Control Content
12:16 DAW Settings
13:49 Components Encoder Settings
16:38 Components Fader Settings
17:05 Components Button Settings
17:29 MIDI Note Behavior
18:26 Control Change Behavior
18:47 Program Change Behavior
19:11 Summary
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Generative Patches: DFAM+Mother-32+Subharmonicon. Jam Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
📚 DMS Generative is a collection of 25 patches for the semi-modular system Moog Sound Studio: DFAM + Mother-32 + Subharmonicon. This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Moog Sound Studio offers an excellent feature set to explore it.
🎛 Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset.
🎚 Generative timbres can serve as a strong addition to, or the main element of, ambient or techno tracks, jams, and performances. You can also record fragments into your DAW or sampler, slice them into one-shots or loops, and obtain unique material for further processing.
📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/moog...
🕹 The key idea behind the soundset is a high level of interconnection. In this patchbook, the timbres of the synths are intertwined — they cannot exist independently:
🔹 They modulate each other with LFOs and envelopes.
🔹 A sequence from one synth may change parameters on another.
🔹 Trigger interactions, clock/rhythm, and run/stop modulations break predictable patterns.
🔹 Audio signals from VCOs may be used as modulation sources to create harmonies, intervals, or wild experimental inharmonic tones.
🔹 Alternatively, they can be used as audio sources routed into another synth to be processed through its unique filter and envelope — giving the signal a “second life.”
DFAM, M32, and SUBH each play distinct and defined roles — it’s not a sound mess, but a tightly integrated system where the synths work in close cooperation.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, MOOG
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, MOOG
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via JULIEN*S

"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.
Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
via JULIEN*S

"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.
Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: ARP, Auctions, Casio, Doepfer, Dynacord, EMS, exclusive, exclusive2025, Future Retro, Korg, MOOG, News, oscilloscopes, RHEEM, Roland, Sennheiser, SOVIET, synth humor, Updates, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: ARP, Auctions, Casio, Doepfer, Dynacord, EMS, exclusive, exclusive2025, Future Retro, Korg, MOOG, News, oscilloscopes, RHEEM, Roland, Sennheiser, SOVIET, synth humor, Updates, Yamaha
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
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:
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Drum Machines, News, Roland
LABELS/MORE: New Drum Machines, News, Roland
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Synapse Dune 3: 50 Rhythmical Presets. No Talk Sound Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
"🌘 Eclipse Rhythms is a bank of 50 dreamy rhythmical presets for Synapse Audio Dune 3. The main goal was to create atmospheric sounds, somewhat pad-like, but with a rhythmic pattern. This bank focuses primarily on the use of MSEGs
and LFOs to create complex rhythms. You only need to hold down a chord on the keys or
program a MIDI part in your DAW to generate a rich rhythmic pattern.
📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/dune...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).
☄️The soundset spans a wide range of tones, from warm, deep and atmospheric textures to clean, punchy, bright and airy timbres.
The sounds include different combinations of oscillators in different modes, such as wavetable and FM, as well as different types of reverbs, delays, distortions, filters, and modulations.
🎛 ModWheel adds expressiveness—brightening the sound, introducing vibrato, or adding extra movement for dynamic performance.
💎 The soundset is suitable for many genres: ambient, electronica, cinematic, retrowave, synthwave, darkwave, IDM, downtempo, pop, chill out, new age, progressive, techno, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, and others. Inspired by Clark, Jon Hopkins, and Arca.
The soundset doesn't include patterns/sequences/chord progressions.
💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer."
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