Ear Candy: The Best EP Sounds of the 80s (Full Walkthrough with Intro)

video upload by JimDaneker

"Ear Candy is the ultimate collection of iconic EP (electric piano) sounds from the 80s & early 90s, meticulously deep-sampled for MainStage/Logic and Kontakt. These are the most "expensive" sounding EPs you heard on the biggest hits of the decade, by countless artists.

This is a walkthrough of all patches, with background info on the instruments captured.

Get Ear Candy at:

https://backstagepass.store/earcandy

Table of contents:

00:00:00 - *** Intro Teaser
00:00:32 - *** DX DREAMS: History & FX options
00:02:45 - Clique & reverb options
00:04:01 - Dreaming of the 80s
00:04:25 - Multi-Layer EP: DX Dreams vs. plugin options

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Electronica w/ Electric Kalimba & OP-1 field Looping Piano | Gentle Rain 2026-08-30 by atnr

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"An electronica piece where electric kalimba and looping piano sounds overlap.

On the LOTTIE CANTO Color Palette electric kalimba, the built-in delay is used while the MOOD MKII adds further delay and layers micro loops over the sound.

On the OP-1 field, a 16-bar piano performance is recorded and played back in reverse during the intro and outro. The built-in TERMINAL effect applies bit reduction, followed by reverb through the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

On ‪@SONICWARE‬ AmbientØ, synth pads are performed. The output is processed through LOST+FOUND with reverb and delay."

Original 1997 Korg Catalog

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

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"This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Korg collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This catalog has no highlighting or underlining in it This original catalog is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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Oberheim 4/2-voice/SEM Catalog

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via this Reverb listing, also on eBay.

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"OK, this is one of the holy grails of vintage Synthesizer-Literature. In the 30 years of collecting synth-literature I only saw this catalog twice. There is another Oberheim Catalog from 1978 (8/4/2 Voice) which is much less rare. I guess this Oberheim catalog was only foreseen for dealers and universities. The price reflects it's rarity but I'm open to fair offers as always, the price will also be adapted as long it's not been sold, so keep watching this item if the price is too high for you now . I'm only shipping this with a tracking-option hence the higher shipping-costs,it would be an immense shame if this catalog gets lost in mailing traffic somewhere. This Oberheim catalog is for the real collector and could be your only chance in life to own this piece :)

For sale is an Oberheim 4/2-voice/SEM Catalog from 1975 (!)

This is your chance to own this original Oberheim Catalog which contains information and picture's of the 4/2 Voice and SEM Oberheim synthesizers. It also contains info and pics of the early Oberheim Products of the early 70's when Oberheim started as a company as there are the stand-alone Voltage Controlled Filter, Phasor and Digital and Mini Sequencer.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Oberheim collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This catalog has no highlighting or underlining in it. This catalog has 1 stamp and 1 sticker on it. This original Oberheim catalog is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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Dreadbox Typhon with Analog Pulse Case and Decksaver

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STUDIO ELECTRONICS OBIE RACK

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via this Reverb listing

"The Studio Electronics Obie Rack is a rare, custom 19-inch rackmount unit containing two vintage Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) units combined with a custom MIDI interface by Studio Electronics.

Key Features

Core Sound: Houses two original 1978 Oberheim SEM analog synth modules for classic, warm analog tones.

MIDI Integration: Upgraded by Studio Electronics with MIDI control (including velocity/dynamics, modulation, and aftertouch).

Front Panel Controls: Includes adjustments for octave range, multi-trigger, MIDI channel, pitch bend, LFO, glide, and volume.

Rear Panel Connections: Features MIDI In/Out/Thru, standard unbalanced mono audio outputs, and an IEC power socket.

Rarity: Estimated at roughly 100 units ever built/modified by Studio Electronics."

Interesting Update via Ersatzplanet in the comments: "Most people don't know but those Obie front panels are also custom made for this unit. Two standard SEMs won't fit side by side in a standard 19" rack. The PCBs will, but the panels are too wide."

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Yamaha CS Series Chip Clones by Ando Pilve

This was shared by Ando Pilve on Facebook (Aug 22):

"If you know what this is, you know what these are. Coming soon!"

Note the PILVE iG00153AP and iG00156AP chips left.

Followed by (2nd board image with the the iG00158AP pictured in place from January 21):

"IG00158 waveshaper chip clones are now available on Reverb and eBay. They are drop-in replaceable into the original footprint or a DIP-16 socket."

and from March 2025:

"IG00151 VCA clones are now available on Reverb and eBay! They are drop-in replaceable and can coexist with original chips without modifications."

You can find them on Ando's Gear Shop on Reverb here, and eBay here.

You'll find additional details on each captured from the listings below.

Ando Pilve also brought us the Kijimi Stereo Output Mod as well as a few recordings featuring Black Corporation's Xerxes and Deckards Dream. Deckards Dream of course was based on the CS80.

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Analog Synth Ambient w/ Prophet-10, Moog One, and Music Easel | Membrane 2026-08-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the Prophet-10, Moog One, Music Easel, and ARP ODYSSEY.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with reverb through the blueSky. The Moog One also plays synth pad sounds, adding another layer to the texture.

On the Music Easel, the sequencer is looped at a slow tempo to generate sustained tones.

On the ARP ODYSSEY, a synth lead is performed while the MOOD MKII layers micro loops over the sound."

landhanger #20 // False Memories (GS Music Bree6 & Dreadbox Artemis) #dawless

video upload by landhanger

"Laidback jam with some new additions to my setup. GS Music Bree 6 (with Empress Zoia for effects) for that analog warmth (this synth is amazing!). It pairs very well with the more experimental sound of the Dreadbox Artemis. Also integrated the Endorphin.es Golden Master pedal for end-of-chain processing. This pedal makes such a huge difference ( no post-processing is done)!

Thanks for listening!

Current setup:
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis and Micromonsta 2
‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Artemis: pads (in this track)
‪@GSMusicArg‬ Bree6: pads with ‪@empresseffects‬ Zoia for fx
‪@audiothingies‬ Micromonsta 2: keys / leads
‪@vermonagear‬ Mono Lancet '15: bass (not active in this jam)
‪@Endorphines‬ Golden master (pedal): end-of-chain processing

Sends FX:
‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus (Reverb), ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Mako D1 mkII (Delay), ‪@HologramElectronics‬ Microcosm (granular, glitches)

Mixer: ‪@1010music‬ Bluebox
(controlled by ‪@NovationTV‬ Launch Control mk3)"

Studio Electronics MIDIMINI SN 1599

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"This real deal Midimini features Studio Electronics voice cards, giving you a sound that's fatter than fat! This unit is in very good cosmetic condition with little signs of wear."

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Original Yamaha DX1 with Hypersynth Upgrade SN 1100

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"With only 140 units ever made, this DX1 is a pretty rare sight. Nonetheless, this real deal example is here to stay. The top of the top for Yamaha, this synth offers 32 voice polyphony or 16 with the "split" feature. It's quite fashionable in a Brazillian rosewood housing, and its polyphonic aftertouch makes it still quite modern today. Rather than using membrane buttons, the DX1 uses tact switches making it quite easy to interact with. This particular unit has had its power supply completely recapped, making it run like a top.

Although it certainly looks it, this DX1 is NOT perfect. One of the endcheeks has been repaired at some point, and some sort of solvent has been used around the pitch wheel making the paint slightly raised but still stably attached."

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Waldorf Wave 61-Key Synthesizer SN 9407000029

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"Tested, working and serviced, this Waldorf Wave is a rare bird! With only 320 unit ever made, this was meant to be the flagship for Waldorf. Made to be Waldorf's flagship this big wavetable synth offers an intuitive layout especially for a digital synth. This particular wave has been upgraded to 32 voices and works great. This Wave has been upgraded to a Gotek drive, but the original drive and disks are included too.

This Wave isn't perfect. The struts on this synth are functional, but a light push on the panel will cause it to fold back in to the 'down' position."

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Isobar Industries Serratus is Completely Unhinged Madness

video upload by Metamyther and Isobar Industries

"Isobar's new module Serratus features 9 comb filters and 9 mutations, which combined with deep sound sculpting parameters, provide completely unparalleled sonic exploration. Make drones, noisy blasts, and even demented choirs with this beast of a module. Required viewing for fans of the Vhikk X, Befaco Oneiroi, or noise, industrial, and dark techno of all kinds."



A matrix of resonant delay bodies and mutations. Serratus weaves nine comb algorithms against nine distortion, saturation, and mutation processes, with each intersection morphable in real time. Chaos and generative modulation treat the whole system as a living organism, while independent routing places filter, distortion, and reverb before, inside, or after the feedback loop, sculpting everything from string plucks and resonant percussion to frozen spectral drones and chaotic self-generating textures.

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8/26/26 (26 MU) EML 200 + .com + FSFX + STG + muSonics + SSL + Corsynth + Trouby + CXM 1978 + (…)

video upload by Cfpp0

"8/26/26 (26 MU) ElectroComp EML 200 + Synthesizers.com Q124 & Box11 + Free State FX 103 Lopass Gate & Dual Trigger Processor + STG soundlabs Sea Devils Filter + muSonics Vanilla Filter + Synthetic Sound Labs 1520 Segwencer + Corsynth c103 Frequency Divider / Multiplier + Trouby Modular Trigger Decay + CXM 1978

Synthesizers.com had a 4th of July sale, right after we moved our ElectroComp EML 400 above the 401, so we got two Box11 cases to house 5U modules to aid the EML system. I covered the ugly Box11 logos with electrical tape, connected the two cases with a metal brace, then attached a Box4 case to the right side, which perfectly fills the whole gap between racks on either side of the EML system. Anyways, this was the first test. The EML 200 master square wave is controlling the tempo, and I switch the range at 0:22. The EML Sampler is sampling noise, and the Sampler out is multiplied on the Box11, modulating both EML VCOs, which run to the Synthetic Sound Labs 1520 Segwencer IV, modulated by the Sampler output. VCO 1 also runs to the EML VCA, modulated by the master sine wave, and that goes straight to the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer, panned left. The 1520 audio out goes through the STG soundlabs Sea Devils Filter, modulated by the Free State FX Dual Trigger Processor in LFO mode, and the Sea Devils Filter is FM’d by the EML 200 VCO2. A copy of VCO2 is processed by the Corsynth C103 Frequency Divider / Multiplier, which drops the pitch an octave lower, and that detuned version runs through Free State FX Lowpass Gate, modulated by the EML 200 master square wave through the Trouby Modular Trigger Decay. Both the Sea Devils Filter output and the FSFX Lopass Gate output are mixed in the muSonics Vanilla Filter, modulated by the other LFO output on the FSFX Dual Trigger Processor (Modulation in) and the EML Sampler output (v/o in). At the end I pull the cable from the sampler. Reverb was blended on the CXM 1978."

Unboxing and First Impressions — ASM's Leviasynth.

video upload by Noisegate

"The ASM Leviasynth has landed at Noisegate. We first saw it at the ASM booth at NAMM and we've finally got one in the studio — so here's the unboxing, the first patches, and a proper dig through the algorithmic engine, the analog filter, the effects chain and that four-octave ribbon.

▬▬▬ SPECS ▬▬▬
16-voice hybrid (digital oscillators + analog filter)
8 oscillators per voice, 7 synthesis types, 140+ algorithms
4-pole analog low-pass filter with pre-drive + multimode digital filter
61-note Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch keybed, MPE
4-octave pitch ribbon (doubles as a sequencer step controller)
3-track sequencer + arpeggiator
8 macro controls, deep mod matrix
Pre-FX, delay, reverb and post-FX
CV/Gate I/O — assignable mod in/out, pitch, gate, clock
MIDI in/out/thru, USB, expression + sustain, front-facing headphone out
Aluminium chassis

▬▬▬ CHAPTERS ▬▬▬
0:00 Unboxing
0:31 What is the Leviasynth?
1:05 First preset, first play
1:30 Panel tour and layout
2:52 The analog filter and pre-drive
3:43 8 oscillators, 16 voices
5:24 Random patch generation
6:22 Building from an init patch
6:58 Mod matrix: LFO to oscillator feedback
8:17 How the algorithms actually work
9:35 Performance controls and patch browsing
10:41 The four-octave pitch ribbon
12:21 Arpeggiator
12:54 Signal path and effects
14:06 Delay and sync
17:53 The 3-track sequencer
19:22 Ribbon sequencer step mode
19:53 Build quality and I/O
20:30 Final thoughts"

Breakbeat, Big Pad, Big Reverb

video upload by Raka

"V-Synth filter sweep on full resonance going thru VintageVerb, absolut beauty."

#synthesizer #vsynth #oberheim #electronicmusic

Making a Techno Rumble (and beat) | Plonk, Sealegs, Swells + More

video upload by Intellijel

"Here's our version of a techno rumble patch - using Plonk as our kick, Sealegs for saturation & delay, and Swells as our 'rumble' reverb. SWELL modulation comes in handy here for ducking the effects against the kick. We also explore some more elements afterwards to create a full techno patch, so stick around till the end.

Chapters
00:00 - Setting up the patch
01:44 - Creating the 'Rumble'
03:59 - Multigrain chord stabs
05:06 - Flurry hi-hats
06:03 - Bifold Bassline from the Kick
08:01 - FSR Drop Macro
09:32 - Outro"

Lineartech ZX-800 Sound Effect Box

video upload by Rec Gear Demos

This appears to be the first post to feature Lineartech.

Here are a few pics and info translated from a Japanese listing. Note I don't think this is Rec Gear Demos listing. I beleive Rec Gear is Telly's Gear Depot on Reverb based on previous posts.

"[Versatile Sound Effects] The Lineartech ZX-800 features 10 sound effect buttons, allowing you to easily play a variety of sounds such as machine gun fire and sirens. The Lineartech Sound Effect Box ZX-800 is a true classic—a legendary piece of gear used by renowned international sound systems like Taxi Hi-Fi and Stone Love. Experience the authentic sound—explosions, machine gun fire, sirens, and more—that only vintage equipment can deliver."

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M8 Tracker Model:02 Sequence & OP-1 field Hand-Play | Floating Island 2026-08-26 by atnr

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"An electronica piece combining sequenced patterns with hand-played performances.

This piece was created with the ‪@Dirtywave‬ M8 Tracker Model:02, OP-1 field, and monotron DELAY.

On the M8 MODEL:02, the basic patterns for drums, synthesizers, and other parts are played back.

On the ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, an FM synth is performed by hand. Bit reduction is applied using the built-in TERMINAL effect, followed by reverb through the external blueSky.

The ‪@KORG_INC‬ monotron DELAY is connected to the MOOD MKII and processed with reverb."

OXI Instruments OXI One Mk1

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