Downtempo sketch 48 (Tonverk)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"BPM 60. C Lydian

First track with the Tonverk, so far am loving it.

Track 1: Pad sample (Single Player Machine) played polyphonically w/ chord mode, base width filter, little spread, Chorus, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb.

Track 2: Tonal Arp (Wavefinder Machine), Daisy Delay, Chorus, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb, bandpass filter, amp envelope, , LFO 1 Filter Envelope, LFO 2 Filter Freq.

Track 3: Texture (Single Player Machine), low pass, band pass, LFO Spread, LFO Filter Freq

Track 4: String Pulse Sample (Single Player Machine), base width filter, little Attack filter, little attack, amp filter, Saturator Delay, Rumsklang Reverb.

Track 5: Lofi Dub drum kit (Subtracks)

Track 6: Kick-BD Last June (Single Player Machine), low pass, resonance, AHD"

Erica Synths Introduces x 112db RAZORNATOR Stereo Effects Unit

video upload by Erica Synths

"Razornator is a unique stereo effects unit developed in collaboration with 112dB, featuring five chromatically tuned resonating delay lines that emulate the resonance of physical objects, spaces, and instruments.

Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 / Bassline DB-01 through the Razornator with root note transposed via MIDI
00:50 - Take 2 / Error Instruments Ritual processed with Razornator
01:55 - Take 3 / TR-707 through the Razornator with root note transposed via MIDI
03:09 - Take 4 / Lapsteel processed with the Razornator
04:16 - Take 5 / Monotribe through the Razornator with MIDI set to Chord mode
05:27 - Take 6 / Pocket Operator processes with the Razornator with extreme envelope follower settings
06:24 - Take 7 / Sound FX toy making beautiful sounds with Razornator
07:38 - Take 8 / Jam with Razornator ar TR-909"

Erica Synths Razornator: Review and Demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Erica Synths Razornator is the 4th 112dB collaboration FX unit and it's a resonator like no other. In this hands-on walkthrough I build an entire track (strings, dubby stabs and thunderous bass) from nothing but short pulses of noise fed into its Karplus-Strong like resonators. If you want to know what the Razornator actually sounds like before you buy, this deep-dive demo is for you.

The Razornator packs 10 resonators (five stereo pairs), a resonant low-pass filter, +24dB of input gain, a built-in compressor and an envelope follower — all fully MIDI controllable. Originally a 1983 Karplus & Strong algorithm for plucked-string and percussive tones, Erica Synths and 112dB have turned it into a wildly flexible tone-generation and sound-mangling machine. I run through the signal path, the root/offset tuning, the gorgeous presets by Eraldo Bernocchi, and push it hard with synths, hi-hats and kicks. Resonator, but not as we know it."

⏱ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro — all synths made with the Razornator
1:14 How it works: Karplus-Strong resonators explained
2:36 Playing the resonator via MIDI
5:01 Recreating the intro tones — dubby stab & octave bass
9:10 Eraldo Bernocchi presets — the range of sounds
12:35 Percussion: enhancing hi-hats
16:45 Putting kicks through the resonator
19:39 Synth tones, shimmer & spring-reverb textures
23:00 Final Thoughts



"A unique stereo FX unit with an algorithm developed by Dutch company 112dB, the Razornator features 5 chromatically tuned resonating delay lines that can emulate the resonance of physical objects - bodies of instruments, rooms, structures. Chromatic tuning of the resonating delay lines makes the effect particularly musical, because it allows for aligning them in chord-like intervals, while the built-in envelope follower adds dynamics to the processed signal. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Razornator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.

The Razornator combines several well considered and tuned “modules” for stereo audio processing with the aim of altering the harmonic content of the incoming signal. The signal path starts with an audio GAIN STAGE that boosts signals up to +24dB (it can effectively act as an analogue overdrive), then the signal is fed through the lowpass FILTER with a RESONANCE control and after filter treatment it passes through five chromatically tuned DELAY-BASED RESONATORS that can be manually tuned or controlled by the ENVELOPE FOLLOWER. After the resonators, the signal is summed and limited by the COMPRESSOR, then mixed with the dry signal and passed through the EQUALIZER and finally is sent to BALANCED OUTPUT stage.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Product Features
5 chromatically tuned resonating delay lines
Chromatic tuning
Built-in envelope follower
Save/recall functions for all 12 parameters
Preset morphing
Resonators tunings playable via MIDI
Configurable footswitch input
True stereo signal path
Premium aluminum enclosure"

UDO Audio DMNO Binaural Dynamic Synth Review - SonicLAB, Sample Pack

video upload by Sonicstate

Superbooth videos mentioned posted here.

"In this SonicLAB, we look into the @udo_audio UDO Audio DMNO, an 8-voice polyphonic binaural analog hybrid synthesizer with dynamic signal architecture.

The DMNO is sonically different from the Super Series, featuring a grittier, more aggressive sound. With dual synth engines, though each DMNO integrates the familiar Super DDS oscillators and custom wavetables and both support both stereo and binaural modes. With 8 voices total, when running two DMNOs in Binaural mode, in split or layer, that will reduce the voice count to 2.

The oscillators can cross mod and route with plenty of audio rate modulation , the LFO 1 also can run tracked and in Audio Rate mode too.

There's lots of configuration, routing and drive with the stereo analog filter, these have multiple modes, stereo, parallel and series routings with Frequency delta between each 'side' of the filters for some lovely formant and vowel like articulations.

Mod matrix has 7 slots plus two fixed routings for wheel and envelope velocity - perhaps the selection of source and destinations could be increased if the FPGA pathways allow for it, and it would be nice to see FX parameters as a destination at some point.

With EQ, Chorus and Drive per DMNO and a shared Delay/Reverb on send, there's some decent additional sound sculpting to be had.

Priced at £2,599, this synth gives an alternative to the other synths in the UDO range"

Exclusive DMNO Sample Sets For Decent Sampler

video upload by sonicstate

"Spent the afternoon sampling the excellent UDO Audio DMNO - our review is now online.

The result is 10 DMNO Samples as multi-samples instruments for our custom Decent Sampler instrument with our custom UI from @VenusTheory . Some sampled from custom patches during he review, and some of the presets already on board.

Here's the link to download them on YouTube (16-bit members)

And on Patreon (Star level and up): / decent-samples-160904082

note: you can also purchase them from our Patreon store: / shop

Decent Sampler is free!
https://decentsamples.com"

VIVALDI - Summer Part 3 on SIX (5) Arp ODYSSEYS

video upload by Richard Payne

"Vivaldi's Summer Part 3.

Pretty hectic, this last chapter from Summer! Lots of 16th notes rattling along at the same time. Took a bit of programming to whittle it all down to these 5 monophonic parts. Then I slowed the tempo quite a lot compared to most of the recorded versions I've listened to.

Pretty chuffed with how it turned out though. I added a bit of Reverb from Arturia's LX-24 but other than that there was no EQ or processing.

Odyssey #3 should be home from the repair shop before too long so I can finally retire that colour photocopy ..."

A search on Richard Payne Vivaldi will bring up all parts.

HWJ - THE DOME - MUSHROOM DUB - HWJ EDIT

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: THE DOME

BR, BEAN JELLY, WEAVER, EFI, RADIUS, AHH, A-138s

Recorded live thru Syntakt delay & reverb"

Oberheim Four Voice Expander

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"Recently evaluated and repaired at Stone Hound Sound in Blue Springs, Missouri. Final photo is explanation of repairs from Stone Hound Sound.

Wired for CV/Gate unison and fully operational."

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Yamaha Montage 8 Flagship Synthesizer SN UACK01029

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Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"For condition notes, please refer to picture number 5. This keyboard and case have suffered shipping damage, hence the the side cheek misalignment. The keyboard has been tested thoroughly and has been given a clean bill of health."

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Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer [US Version] w/ Flight Case SN G43214

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"Legendary Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer desktop module. This is the highly sought-after US Version (with jack labels printed ABOVE the jacks).

[Condition & Operation]

* Operation: Great working condition via MIDI. I have confirmed that the unit receives MIDI and plays audio correctly from both the main outputs and the individual voice outputs (tested and confirmed working via DIR mode).

* Tuning / Calibration: All 6 voices successfully pass the auto-tuning (ALL PASS) without requiring a long warm-up period. As with many vintage Xpanders, the tuning can be sensitive to temperature and may occasionally show a minor FAIL, but it clears and passes successfully once warmed up.

* Buttons & Knobs: All buttons and knobs respond and work. Please note that due to its vintage age, a few buttons may occasionally have a slightly slow response or require a firm press, but they all register properly.

* Display: The VFD display is clear and fully readable. There might be minor cosmetic or pixel imperfections due to age, but it does not affect readability at all during operation.

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hot brain my / Dominion 1 - Ritm 2 - TW #electronicmusic #music #analogsynth #techno #synth #akai

video upload by elect-ricco

akai timbre wolf
MFB Dominion 1
DSI MoPho X4
VG-Line Ritm-2
Analogue Solutions nyborg-12
doepfer dark energy I&II & dark time
dreadbox erebus & hades & EPSILON
MAM MAP1
seymour duncan dark sun
Blackout Effectors Whetstone Analog Phaser
Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal Optical Spring Reverb
subdecay harmonic Antagonizer
Catalinbread Cloak
Astronaut V.2 Multiverb Space Unit
time shadows
VG-Line BD9Q9
vermona kick lancet
swissonic audio 2

Vintage ARP 2600 w/ 3604 Keyboard - 110 Volt Unit

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"The ARP Instruments 2600 is a highly revered analogue synthesiser, renowned for its incredible flexibility and rich sonic palette. First introduced in the 1970s, this semi-modular synthesiser became an instant classic, revered by musicians and producers for its distinctive sound and intuitive design. The 2600 features three versatile oscillators, each capable of producing a wide range of waveforms, from warm, deep basses to piercing leads and complex textures. Its unique filter section, with a resonant low-pass filter, imparts a characteristic tone that has become synonymous with the ARP brand. Additionally, the synthesiser includes an envelope generator, an LFO, and a noise generator, providing users with a comprehensive toolkit for sound design.

What sets the ARP 2600 apart is its semi-modular architecture, which does not require patch cables for basic operation, yet offers extensive patching options for advanced users. This design allows for easy exploration for beginners while satisfying the creative demands of experienced synthesists. The synthesiser also features a built-in spring reverb unit and a pair of stereo speakers, adding to its versatility. Its rugged, roadworthy construction, combined with its distinctive 3-octave keyboard with aftertouch, makes the 2600 a reliable and expressive instrument for live performance. The ARP 2600 is not just a synthesiser; it's a piece of musical history, offering a unique blend of vintage sound and timeless functionality, making it a coveted piece for collectors and a valuable tool for modern musicians.

Includes three power supply cables, a collection of patch cables, lids for both cases, and printed patch manual. This unit is 110 volt, and requires a stepdown transformer for operation in Australia."

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Macbeth Elements EL2 Analog Synth By Ken Macbeth SN 015

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"Up for sale is a super rare Macbeth Elements EL2 analog synth, hand-built by Ken MacBeth back in 2019 in extremely limited run of only 30 units, as said by himself - the best ever analog synth he ever built in his life… Described by him as “Elements on steroids, circuit wise”. Please do not mislead this with a regular silvers Elements - EL2 is one of a kind the way different unit. It features a striking black aluminium chassis, gold plated touch up keyboard and a very deep vintage style circuitry using through-hole components and 70’s vintage new old stock semiconductors and metal ICs. Three highly versatile discrete voltage controlled oscillators with individual audio outputs and advanced sync capabilities, classic architecture with subtractive signal path featuring unconventional filter slopes, a built-in spring reverb and a tape echo simulator. All this mixed up with a wide-ranging modulators and large tactile potentiometers for deep sound sculpting. Also, Ken decided to completely remove MIDI support making the priority to CV: he noted that most musicians use the instrument with Control Voltage and modular setups anyway. Removing MIDI parts freed up physical space and optimised the pure analog circuitry. VCO1 and VCO2 now get their own knobs instead of sharing just one. New spring reverberation circuit in EL2 provides a much deeper, different sound than the first model. Cross-modulation expanded as well: VCO3 syncs to VCO2 and VCO2 can now syncs to VCO1 directly. Of course, inspired of the legendary EMS Synthi, but ones you came across both in one room - you will definitely can’t choose which one is better here. EL2 will be never produced again and it’s already a holy grail in the world of analog synths. This exact one is number 15 of 30. Comes with the original power supply. Everything you can see in the pics is included in that sale. Was a beloved studio toy, but now it’s time to go! In excellent overall and technical condition. Please see all pics cause they are a part of description. Free shipping within the US from Brooklyn, NY. International shipping from Brooklyn, NY to any place in the world with a tax free service."

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Modal Skulpt and M-Vave FM Synth Jam

video upload by Miami Nites

"Modal Skulpt running a 2 bar sequence while M-Vave SMK 37 FM synth preset being played M-Vave onboard Reverb and delay on FM preset"

Arturia Introduces Rev OCEAN - Tidal Reverb

video uploads by Arturia

"Submerge your sound with Rev OCEAN, an instantly rewarding reverb powered by a state-of-the-art delay-network engine, multi-stage diffusion and deep modulation. Its wave-like interface and three expressive modes let you move freely from smooth tails and subtle drift to vast subaquatic atmospheres, transforming any sound into a fluid, ever-shifting sonic space."

Rev OCEAN 💥 special price until July 14th → https://www.arturia.com/products/soft...

Unusable Engineering Releases Partials & Discrepancies Additive Soft Synth & Effects

video uploads by Unusable Engineering

Playlist:

1. Partials & Discrepancies | Full Walkthrough of an Additive Synth
2. Partials & Discrepancies | Sound Examples
3. Geometry Delay | Full Walkthrough of a Multi-Tap Delay
4. Geometry Reverb | Walkthrough of a Geometry-Based Reverb
5. Binaural Modulator | Full Walkthrough of a Spatial Modulation Effect
6. Partials & Discrepancies | Extremely Long and Incredibly Offhand


via Unusable Engineering

Today marks the release of our second synth, a multi-tap delay, a reverb and a free spatial modulator for both Mac and Windows as AU/VST3.

Partials & Discrepancies is an 8 voice additive poly-synth. The goal was to make additive synthesis accessible through a much simpler abstraction model than what you usually get, and include lots of sonic motion capabilities within a simple interface without modulation matrixes or multi page layouts. As always, we want to build instruments and effects that makes it fun to make music and that won’t slow down the creativity. Partials & Discrepancies is available for 79 euros incl. VAT. Discounts and cross-grade offers may be available on the account page for earlier costumers.

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The NEW Eventide Gen 2 H9 Goes Cosmic... // Review, all 74 algorithms and tutorial

video upload by loopop

TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Overview 2:20 vs H9max 3:15 Only 1 fx? 4:20 Preset mode 5:20 Params mode 5:50 Mapping 7:00 Hot knob 7:30 Perform mode 8:00 Quick knobs 8:30 Foot switches 9:55 Hot switches 11:55 Saving psets 12:20 Select mode 13:35 Other modes 13:50 I/O 15:45 Control app 16:05 THE ALGORITHMS 16:25 Delays 18:20 Distortion 19:35 EQ 19:55 Granular 22:55 Harmonizer 26:40 Harmonizer+ 28:05 Looper 28:50 Modulation 30:40 Multi 31:05 Reverb 34:05 Synth 35:30 Misc 35:50 Pros & cons 37:00 vs H90 38:00 Outro

Ruin Everything in new Tape Fiasco 2 Update

video upload by Jonas Eriksson

"Tape Fiasco 2 VST/AU PLUGIN for your DAW just got four new effects, unlimited modulation, and a lot more ways to destroy your audio.
New FX: Clang (Creative Ring Mod). Aether (Shimmer Reverb). Orbit (Auto-Panner). Tremor (Tremelo).

Morph, wreck, or mangle — one controller does it all. L/R channel locking, free and clocked FX rate, new presets.

Already own Tape Fiasco 2?
The update is free. Find your original order confirmation email from Lemon Squeezy and hit the download link inside — it will always pull the latest version. Can't find the email? Check your spam folder or search for "Lemon Squeezy" in your inbox, or contact me by email and I'll send it to you.

If you don’t own Tape Fiasco 2, this is probably a good moment.
Available on https://www.erikssonjonas.com/tapefia..."

Wildwood Lightning by Wildwood Soundworks

video uploads by Wildwood Soundworks


"Wildwood Lightning is a handmade digital sampler, sequencer and synthesizer designed and produced by Wildwood Soundworks in Penn Valley, California. It provides the following features:

Sampler - record your own samples or use standard WAVE files.

Sequencer - compose on up to 16 channels with channel mute and solo.

Synthesizer - produce polyphonic audio with a sample based synthesizer.

Touch Pads - play notes, select chord and drum patterns and strum with touch sensitive pads.

Display - view notes and channels or navigate menus to select from numerous features.

Multiple Views - create and update your songs using piano roll, song or step views.

Multiple Menus - discover features and create or edit your song with 14 menus.

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Wildwood Express by Wildwood Soundworks

video uploads by Wildwood Soundworks

Note the Wildwood Express is now on v3 with v3.2 coming. The videos above are from 2 years ago, but have not been featured on the site before now.

"Wildwood Express is a handmade digital sequencer and synthesizer designed and produced in Penn Valley, California.

It features:

Color LCD Display
1 Octave Keyboard
8 Octave Range
24 Touch Pads
12 Function Keys
16 Channels (w/Mute + Solo)
128 Instruments
18 Full Color LEDs
Rotary Encoder
USB MIDI Input + Output
Pattern Generator
Strum / Autochord
Song Editing + Overdub
microSD Card Storage
USB Storage"

Playlist:

1. Express v02 MIDI File 01

This video shows you how to open and play a MIDI file:

1. Navigate menus
2. Select a MIDI file
3. Play the MIDI file
4. Select note view (piano roll)
5. Select song view (all channels)
6. Select step view
7. Navigate through song a note (MIDI message) at a time
8. Use Channel Display setting to control which channels are displayed

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Schober Dynabeat 1968 Transistor-Based Drum Machine

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video uploads by Adrian Täckman

Found the above searching for a demo after seeing the listing below. This is the first post to feature the Schober Dynabeat.

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This appears to be the first one featured on the site. Moby had a Portable Dynabeat you can see in this post (do a find for Schober when you get there).

"Here’s a rare Schober Dynabeat (1968). It’s a vintage, transistor-based electronic drum machine designed as a DIY kit to accompany Schober organs. It produced percussion sounds (bass drum, tom-tom, cymbals, bongos) using phase-shift oscillators, allowing players to trigger sounds via small pads or by connecting it to the organ’s lower keyboard and pedals."

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1970’s Electronic Music Laboratories EML Electrocomp 101 and 200

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These appear to be listed separately as well. See the seller's other items.

"We recently acquired these two consecutively cute curiosities courtesy of a very inspiring and equally interesting gentleman and great friend of the late Don Buchla. When I brought them back to the shop, naturally I plugged the 101 in and attempted to get proper scaling and triggering sound out of it for 45 minutes, watching videos reading pointers etc. Finally I tried turning the 5 pin keyboard plug around, and then I lost 4 hours in seemingly 10 minutes. I was floored. I didn’t hook up the 200. The next day I delivered these to my friend and tech in Santa Ana. Within a week he had checked them out , addressed any issues and found them to be fully functional and in great working condition. So I picked them up and was really excited to try the 200. Got back to Fullerton and plugged it in with a mf-104 tailing into an early cooper cs-106+ and went to heaven. The spring sounded like the grampian, the preamp is also in that vein, dual ring modulators are very special. In particular as a studio piece the stereo functionality takes this to another level, signal processing to use while mixing or effecting tracks Is very much more than 1/2 the value with the 200. Awesome machines."

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