The Summer Constellations for Gong, VCS3 and ARP 2600

video upload by R. Reger

"The core of this piece is how the gong interacts with feedback from the VCS3 that I generate by overdriving the synth’s reverb module. If you’re a synth fan, the synth action in the first part of the piece is minimal but gets more involved in the second half."

ARP Odyssey "Instant Odyssey" Overlay Series - Episode 10: Classic Patch

video upload by EMEAPP

"In this short video series, our Education Associate Mike Kiker will be exploring the ARP Odyssey and the collectible 'Instant Odyssey' preset overlay set. Created by David Frederick, former vice president of ARP, as a means of selling the instrument and giving the player some familiar sounds to get started and learn to program the synth along the way.
This is the final episode in this series and we want to thank the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation for their support and for collaborating with this on these videos.
In this final episode, we're demoing what they refer to as the 'Classic Patch'."

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Is there something it can't do? Get more out of your rack with the DPW SW3 Splice

video upload by The Sound Convergence

"The SW3 Splice is a cleverly designed dual audio and CV router and selector in 6 HP.
The SW3 interacts interestingly with a whole range of CV and audio inputs. It can be used as sub-octave maker, distortion unit, pattern selector, CV combiner, stereorizer, jitter/humanizer and much more.
This is my longest video to date, as I tried to show you as many use cases as possible. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro
01:24 Module Overview
02:29 OSC: Creating Suboctaves
03:35 Musical Example: Suboctave processing
04:11 OSC: Making new wave shapes
04:53 OSC: Wave shaping wave shapers
05:17 OSC: Slope switching
05:31 OSC: D and R inputs for further shaping
06:03 OSC: Jitter/PWd squarewave
06:31 OSC: Timbre switcher
07:37 As stereorizer
08:07 Widening a lead
08:35 Stereo-widening mono fx
09:34 Distortion: Hard-switch mode
09:52 Glitch: Slow switching glitches
10:48 Distortion: via D-input
11:14 Distortion: Bit reduction mimicking via D-input
11:48 CV: Introducing swing
12:36 CV: Mixing gate patterns
13:04 CV: Mixing 2 AR envelopes
14:27 Final thoughts"

Matti from NYU and Talking Synths

video upload by The MIDI Association

"MIDItoSpeech is a set of software and tools to 'speak' the affordances on the synthesizers using a computer. Our model relies on MIDI transmission of parameters as affordances are touched on the synth. This is being designed as both a Max patch / Max4Live device as well as a website using the Web MIDI API. In both cases, there is a community-driven repository of JSON files (the ‘devices’ folder) for models of synthesizers that describe their NRPN / CC values with labels, enumerators, etc.

Manufacturers can develop these JSON files as part of their production pipeline, and community members / enthusiasts can develop them for legacy synthesizers, open source initiatives, etc. As a second-order benefit, these files can be used for translanguaging as well as access (i.e. you could have distinct JSON files for a synthesizer in English, Mandarin, Spanish, etc.).

This work is led by Luke DuBois Technology, Culture and Society Department Co-Chair; Director of Research, Integrated Design and Media; Professor and member of The MIDI Association's Music Accessibility special interest group"

Stefanie Koseff from the Tandon School at NYU explains making synthesizers more accessible.

video upload by The MIDI Association

"This work is led by Luke DuBois Technology, Culture and Society Department Co-Chair; Director of Research, Integrated Design and Media; Professor and member of The MIDI Association's Music Accessibility special interest group"

Also featuring Dina Pearlman of the Alan R Pearlman Foundation.

Korg Electribe-R MkII ER-1 MkII Rhythm Synthesizer SN 006669

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ARP Gallery Announcement

video upload by EMEAPP and Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"On June 7th, 2026 we celebrate the 101st birthday of Alan R. Pearlman, the founder of ARP Synthesizers. And we wrap up our year-long ARP@100 celebration with the announcement of our new gallery dedicated solely to ARP.
We're thrilled to display these wonderful instruments and to help preserve the history of ARP and would like to thank the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation for all their support.
Happy Birthday Al!
#arpsynthesizer #alanrpearlmanfoundation #synthesizer #electronics #museum"

606/26 Happy 606 Day! Roland TR-606 & RE-301 & System 100m + Brüel & Kjaer 1613 + (…)

video upload by Cfpp0

"606/26 Roland TR-606 & RE-301 + Brüel & Kjaer 1613 + Simmons SDS1 & Clap Trap + MFB OSC-2 + Waveform LPG + Soundforce S-LD + General Radio 1564-A + DSP 808 + Metasonix R-55 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + CXM 1978

For 606 day in 2026, the TR-606 is being used as a drum machine and to trigger several other things. This particular 606 was modified with individual outputs. The toms are running through the Peavey 1300 in flanger mode, the Ace Tone MP-4 mixer with feedback and spring reverb, the Metasonix R-55, and through the Brüel & Kjaer 1613 Bandpass filter. The snare is processed by the Roland RE-301. The bass drum is running through the General Radio 1564-A waveform analyzer. The tom pattern trigger output is triggering the DSP 808. It’s also triggering the Soundforce S-LD tambourine, and the Ladik S-143 sequencer, which is modulating the pitch on the MFB OSC-2 (ring mod output), which runs through the Waveform LPG, gated by ALM Pamela’s New Workout. The clap is the Simmons Clap Trap and there is an additional snare sound from the Simmons SDS1, triggered by the 606 high tom. There are reverbs from the Alesis MIDIVERB II and the CXM 1978."

5/29/26 (goofy samba) EML 400/401 & 200 + Roland CR-78 + DSP 808 + Metasonix R-57 + ADE Panscan (…)

video upload by Cfpp0

"5/29/26 (goofy samba) EML 400/401 & 200 + Roland CR-78 & SPH-323 + DSP 808 + Metasonix R-57 + ADR Pan Scan + Alesis MIDIVERB II

Whatever this is, it came about when I hooked up the Roland CR-78 drum machine trigger output (Disco 2/Samba) to the ElectroComp EML 400/401 external clock input. And it sounded so goofy I had to record it. A kick from the DSP 808 was added on the 1. The EML 400/401 is auto-panning through the ADR Pan Scan. Then I did an overdub, alternating octaves on the EML 400/401, with the CR-78 beat running through the Metasonix R-57, and a clave on the DSP 808. There is an additional clave sound towards the end, from the EML 200, using the envelope output from the EML 401. Reverb from the Alesis MIDIVERB II."

Night Streets of Vienna

video upload by Mamotreco

"The background music was made with an Elektron Analog Four and Teenage Engineering OP-1. Recorded in one take.

Video and music by mamotreco.com
All rights reserved. Re-uploading or any form of AI scraping is strictly prohibited.

The video was shot on the Fujifilm X-T4 with the 56mm ƒ/1.2 R in F-LOG. It was edited and color graded with ‪@KOLOR-TheColourCompany‬ excellent CST plugin and Dehancer for the film-like look."

🌑𓆩⚚𓆪 S̷I̷L̷U̷R̷I̷A̷ 𓆩⚚𓆪🌑 /// Ph’nglui mglw’nath Cthulhu R’lyeh wah’nagl fhtagn.

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!

I invite you to a special place here in the north, along the rugged sea cliffs, for an ambient session with the #siluria by phonicbloom ‪@gechologic‬

This performance was recorded as a true one-take session — raw, unfiltered, and without any overdubs. What you hear is a single moment captured in time, shaped by the atmosphere of the coastline and the evolving sounds of the instrument.

The Siluria is an electronic ambient instrument created by PhonicBloom, designed for generating immersive drones, evolving textures, and organic soundscapes. Its unique approach to synthesis makes it a powerful tool for creating meditative and exploratory sonic journeys.

Sit back, relax, and let the sounds of the cliffs and the Siluria carry you away.

Headphones are recommended 🖖👽"

DLAY

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/dlay-r...



check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth

join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 Piano
04:28 Synth
06:26 Drums
09:04 Harp

Sean R McKee - Illumatone Forest - Lumatone Performance

video upload by Sean McKee

"Music video for an instrumental song featuring the Lumatone Isomorphic Keyboard, Michael Barton Art custom 'Leo' bass, Strandberg guitar. Synth sounds from GS Music e7 [all the solo synth sounds], Hydrasynth Deluxe, sound effects with Erae Touch 2. All parts played by Sean R McKee.

All the videos I’ve seen of Lumatone were performed solo, with most exploring microtonality. I wanted to put Lumatone in a 'band' setting with a traditional Western tuning."

Grab a Blue Meanie ARP 2600 Beach Towel for the Summer

via the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Make Waves on the Beach with our new and rethought merch, 10% off through May 27th!

Our ARPstore has NEW and re-thought favorites all ready for your hot-weather needs! And even better....

Our Summer Collection is on sale through May 27th!"

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Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums Review Demo and Manual

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums looks lie a toy but has hidden depths. In this video I give you a complete hands-on review, a live demo built from scratch, and a full manual walkthrough so you know exactly what this drum machine can do before you buy.

The Bullfrog Drums is the follow-up to the Bullfrog Synth — a collaboration between Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin, designed to be approachable for beginners but deep enough for professionals. Spoiler: it absolutely delivers on both fronts."

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AAVA: new creative convolution reverb

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/aava-r...

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth

join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 Piano
00:55 Synth
01:52 Percussion
02:59 Pluck

"Aava is a groundbreaking convolution plugin that allows you to adjust all IR parameters in real-time, even at audio rates.

Layer up to four IRs

Tempo sync rhythmic IRs

Key track pitched IRs

Record IRs in real time

Spectral compressor

Modulate everything

100+ creative presets

And more!"

Spring '26 (Composition) for Rhodes and Moog Voyager.

video upload by R. Reger

"Original piece that showcases Moog Voyager sounds."

Steiner Parker Synthacon-Original Synthesizer Literature Package-Brochure/Cat.

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via these eBay listings, also on Reverb.

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"For sale are 4 original Steiner Parker Synthacon , Microcon and EVI-II Brochure's + 1 Original Newsletter, 2 Steiner-Parker Copies of the Minicon and S/R-8 Sheets and finally 4 SEIKO MIDI Equipment Sheets/Pricelist."

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Interview: Dina Pearlman-Ifil, ARP-Synthesizer

video upload by AMAZONA Music Mag

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

"Ihr Vater Alan R. Pearlman war der Erfinder der weltberühmten ARP-Synthesizer. Im AMAZONA-Interview schaut Dina Pearlman-Ifil auf der Superbooth 2026 darauf zurück, wie sie das ARP-Universum als Kind wahrgenommen hat. Außerdem spricht sie darüber, wie der ARP Odyssey und der ARP 2600 vieles veränderten und gibt allen Zuschauern eine Botschaft mit.

00:00 – Vorstellung von Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Wahrnehmung der ARP-Synthesizer als Kind
01:44 – Blick auf Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil über den ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP-Synthesizer in der weltweiten Musik
05:33 – Dinas Blick auf Neuauflagen der ARP-Synthesizer
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifils Botschaft"

"Her father, Alan R. Pearlman, was the inventor of the world-famous ARP synthesizers. In this AMAZONA interview from Superbooth 2026, Dina Pearlman-Ifil looks back on how she perceived the ARP universe as a child. She also discusses how the ARP Odyssey and the ARP 2600 changed so much, and shares a message for all viewers.

00:00 – Introduction of Dina Pearlman-Ifil
00:33 – Perceiving ARP synthesizers as a child
01:44 – A look at Alan R. Pearlman
02:35 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil on the ARP 2600
03:55 – ARP synthesizers in global music
05:33 – Dina’s perspective on ARP synthesizer reissues
07:11 – Dina Pearlman-Ifil’s message"

Bastl Introduces Kalimba - Physical Modelling & FM Kalimba Synth

video uploads by Bastl

Playlist:
1. Bastl Kalimba: An Expressive Instrument for Intuitive Electronic Music Exploration
2. Bastl Kalimba - Demo Overview
3. Bastl Kalimba is such a fever dream - HAINBACH
4. WTF did they make? Bastl Kalimba! - ANDREW HUANG


Press release follows:

Bastl Instruments are very proud to announce the release of their new instrument - Bastl Kalimba, a unique desktop instrument that combines microphones, touch sensors, and an accelerometer, with a user interface inspired by the traditional kalimba and its main interaction element: the tines.

We believe that this combination of features and physical interface leads to intuitive creativity and easy musical expression.

Just play it, you already know it.

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Steiner Synthacon, Minicon/SR-8 Sheets, Microcon, & EVI Brochures & Catalog

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Steiner Synthacon Brochure + Minicon/SR-8 Sheets (Copies) + Bonus - 1975 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Catalog via this Reverb listing

"For sale is a vintage original Steiner Parker Synthacon Brochure from 1975. Included also are copies of the Steiner Parker Minicon and S/R-8 Sheets. As a bonus I included an original Steiner Parker newsbrief from the mid 70's.

These original Steiner Synthacon Brochure +Minicon/SR-8 Sheets (copies) are containing information and picture’s of the Steiner Synthacon, Minicon and S/R-8 synthesizers."

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Steiner Microcon Brochure - 1977 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog via this Reverb listing

"This original Steiner Microcon Brochure is containing information and picture’s of the Steiner Microcon Synthesizer from 1977. This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Steiner collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days."

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Steiner EVI Brochure + EVI-II Sheet - 1975 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Catalog via this Reverb listing

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