First experiment with the Korg Phase8

video upload by Richard Devine

"For this experiment I have a few MIDI scripts running from Logic Audio's MIDI scriptor plugin to create these complex almost Autechre like MIDI rhythms to all of the tines, while I have various objects, metal, magnets, metal rods, tin foil, springs, coils, and some extra Solenoid triggers to help create some interesting interactions and new sounds with the Phase 8"

Destiny-Plus - Double Q - Gestural Device that uses a Small Neural Processor

video upload by Richard Devine

See the announcement post here.

"Double Q is a standalone gestural device that uses a small neural processor trained to track 30 points of the hand. Equipped with a high-resolution camera, users can manipulate live hand data in a myriad of ways.

Double q system architecture includes:

X16 Bipolar / unipolar CV outputs.

Mapping and remapping of 30 hand data points.

Phase, speed, and individual sub-window/loop-array randomisation.

Record and loop buffers of +10mins.

Nrpn and midi cc usb-c output and preset saving/loading. ( perfect for modelq2 / external hardware or DAW pairing. USB host & device )

Web app for nrpn/midi cc slot allocation.

USB-C live stream output for visual mapping of hand data points, inference, and cpu usage.
Double q also contributes its own synthesis engine titled double luck.

https://www.destiny-plus.com/double-q"

PAM - Pattern Based Audio System

video upload by Richard Devine

"PAM is an 8-track modular sampler. Build patterns across eight cells, route audio, and modulate parameters via flexible envelope and LFO mapping."

https://map.audio/


video uploads by map audio

Playlist:

1. PAM Overview
2. MAP Audio presents PAM | map.audio
3. Jungle Breaks in 5 Minutes with PAM

ARP Foundation NAMM & Buchla & Friends Pics

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation newsletter:

"Our West Coast Whirlwind!

Still feeling the synthesizer love from last month’s California visit to NAMM / Buchla & Friends!

At NAMM:

Anthony Marinelli visited our booth
The Blue Meanie was at our booth for a whole day!

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrated patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST 6. 2 Lucky folks won a signed CD and poster from Martin Gore

And Congratulations to Violet Burns who won the Korg Collection 6!

Then it was off to Buchla & Friends – January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast!

Remember: The Most Creative Part of an ARP synthesizer is You!

NAMM 2026 would not have been possible without the help of the following people and companies:

Thank you to Korg, Inc for the Korg Collection Giveaway and helping us make NAMM possible.

Thank you to Sean Weizmann of Arturia for the midi controller

Thank you to Beyer Dynamics for the headphones

Thank you to Ryan Hawkins of Hawkins Restorations for use of his Blue Meanie, Tonus 2600, OMNI and Odyssey, and for being the best Booth volunteer along with his assistant Miles.

Thank you to Julie Lewis for volunteering at the booth and for her donation last year of a rare ARP Soloist that was owned and played wonderful late husband synth legend Don Lewis.

Thank you to our Board Member and booth volunteer Stephen DeJesus for selfless assistance at both NAMM and Buchla & Friends.

Thank you also to Chris Cardone, Joe Castronovo, Tom Cusimano, Deanna DelVino, Rich Formidoni, Martin Gore, Andy Joyce, Brian Kehew, Ruperto Ifil, Mary Lock, Anthony Marinelli, Mark Marshall, Mike Metlay, LaMar Mitchell, Tony Notron, Drew Schlesinger, James Terris and Brianna Tortino,

View our West Coast photo dump!"



Pictured:

Top: The great Stevie Wonder w/ ARP Foundation's Dina Pearlman-Ifil.

Middle: "Richard Devine giving the Blue Meanie a run for its money." Check out the video here.

Bottom: ?! :)

Richard Devine on a Tonus ARP 2600 (1971) #namm2026

video upload by SynthAddict

Introducing Absynth 6 – weird by design | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Absynth is back and better than ever. The legendary semi-modular synth built for evolving textures, immersive atmospheres, and expressive sound – now with new presets, a reimagined Mutator, Preset Explorer, surround sound and MPE support, plus much more."

And a few supporting member videos followed by the press release with images:

DATABROTH

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/absynt...
Join me December 12th at 9 AM PT in the Native Instruments discord as I live stream Absynth 6

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 First Patch
01:21 Biolumin
02:21 Crystal Pad
03:14 Glitters
04:25 Refractions
05:41 Patch Six
06:33 Aetherized

Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments"

Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Grab the Ocean Swift Absynth Collective for a huge expansion of over +780 presets! https://oceanswift.net/product/absynt...

Playlist:

1. Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments

"Native Instruments has finally released Absynth 6! In this exclusive first look review, we dive deep into the completely redesigned GUI, the new MPE capabilities, and the massive library of new presets Ocean Swift helped design.

After years of waiting, the legendary semi-modular synthesizer is back. As one of the external sound designers for this release, we've spent months exploring the new engine. In this video, we break down exactly what makes Absynth special and why the new UX modernization changes the game for sound designers and composers.

We cover everything from the new HD Mode and browsing workflow to the advanced envelope shapers that made Absynth famous - now easier to use than ever.

The King of Cloudy Pads Returns? Finally here!

#Absynth6 #absynth #NativeInstruments #SoundDesign #Synthesizer #MusicProduction #VSTPlugin #newgear

00:00:00 Absynth Is Back!
00:01:16 UX and UI Remake
00:03:15 Revamped Macros
00:04:22 MPE and PolyAT
00:06:22 New Synthesis
00:08:00 Browsing
00:08:27 New Presets
00:09:48 Get +780 Presets!
00:11:13 New Samples
00:13:10 In Love"

2. Absynth 6 - Design a Patch From Scratch | Layers, Clouds, Macros & Note FX #absynth6 #sounddesign

Along the way we explore the unique features that make Absynth special: working with all three layers, using per-layer envelopes, dialing in note-aware effects, assigning macros, shaping clouds and filters, and sprinkling in small tricks and workflow tidbits. By the end of the video you’ll have a clear understanding of how to approach your own Absynth 6 patch design - whether you’re after cloudy pads, moving textures or more experimental tones. If you’re just getting into Absynth 6 or want to go deeper than presets, this walkthrough will help you unlock the synth’s semi-modular possibilities and design your own signature sounds.

Press release follows:


Native Instruments makes things “Weird by Design” with the return of fan-favorite soft-synth Absynth 6

The semi-modular powerhouse, overhauled for a new generation of musicians, featuring full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround support and an AI-powered browser

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Arc*C is mad!

video upload by Richard Devine

"Arc*C is mad!"

See the announcement post on the Destiny+ Arc*C here.

Can BabyAudio Tekno Rumble? 🔥 5 Things to Love + 3 I Wish It Had

video upload by Solidtrax

"Can it? Well, let’s find out in this video. I #demo one of my factory presets for ‪@BABYAudio-official‬ Tekno, called 'Get Tekno To Rumble.'

I also share 5 things I love about the plugin and 3 features I’d love to see in a future update.

Get #BabyAudio #Tekno here: https://babyaud.io/tekno - Intro offer available.

Get quality custom #sounds and read reviews at: https://www.solidtrax.nl"

Tekno - Baby Audio - Official Tutorial

video upload by Baby Audio





PRODUCE DRUMS WITHOUT SAMPLES
Stop browsing for the perfect sample and create your own infectious electronic drum sounds instead – with total control.

Tekno offers 18 fully synthesized drum engines, spanning kicks, snares, clap, hats, percussion and more. Craft unique drum kits full of punch and analog flavor to suit any musical genre.

Use MIDI to sequence Tekno directly. Or simply drag and drop your sounds into any DAW or folder for external sequencing.

NEXT-GENERATION DRUM SYNTHESIS
To build Tekno we teamed up with Jatin Chowdhury, one of the leading engineers in analog circuit modeling. Our goal was to create a modern spiritual successor to the legendary drum machines of the 20th century. Not an emulation, but more.

Tekno stands on the shoulders of classic drum machines but hits deeper and harder. It utilizes a combination of circuit-modeling and cutting edge DSP to deliver the punchiest synthesized drums ever put in a plugin.

DEEP TWEAKING OR FAST INSPIRATION
Click the ‘Gear’ icons next to any synth voice or FX section to unlock deep calibration and circuit-bending options.

Or hit the onboard ‘Dice’ icons to let Tekno’s smart random-algorithm generate all-new drums with every click.

You can also start from the 73 global presets and 1314 individual voice presets by leading sound designers such as Richard Devine, Mr. Bill, Virtual Riot and Yoad Nevo.

The Speak and Glitch GND-1T - Circuit bent speech chip synthesizer is wild!

video upload by Richard Devine

See the GND-1 label below for addtional posts including detailed overview videos.

Destiny + Programma 900 2.0

video upload by Richard Devine

"First experiment with the Programma 900 2.0 using the software editor."

Waldorf Discontinues the Quantum MK2

Waldorf is discontinuing the Quantum MK2. Check with dealers on the right, and Reverb, on availability.

The following is a recap from the Waldorf website for the archives.

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First experiment with the destiny-plus - Model-Q-2

video upload by Richard Devine

"Model-Q-2 is a small complex system built on 10 algorithmic equations capable of infinite variable polyrhythmic pulses, 8 phase modulation oscillators, a DSP algorithmic matrix including app and gesture control, a Chebyshev polynomial waveshaper of the 2nd kind and 6 external complex modulation sources."

See the announcement post here.

The beautifully odd and maddening Motor Synth MkII: 3 things we love... and some things we don't

video upload by MusicRadar Tech

"When the Motor Synth first landed, it’s fair to say everyone was intrigued. Gamechanger Audio even had the likes of Jean-Michel Jarre and Richard Devine enthusing over “the world’s first electro-mechanical desktop synthesizer”. The original instrument made do with two independent voices and four-note polyphony from the eight motors, but plenty of improvements have been made. New to the MkII is the addition of a DCO with four digital oscillators and four-note-polyphony.

In this video, we explore the new features and explore the highlights of this new version – alongside a few things we're not so keen on."

In this video:
00:09 – Audio demos
01:09 – What we love about it...
01:14 – New features
04:55 – Modulation
08:33 – Flexible routing
11:22 – What we don't love...
18:20 – More demos

First experiment with PolyNodes - instrument.

video upload by Richard Devine

"PolyNodes extracts and analyzes the temporal properties of the input sound and maps them in a 3D space to create a visible geometric structure.

https://www.sonic-lab.com/polynodes/"

See the sonicLAB label below for more.

First experiments with the Destiny Plus Programma 900

video upload by Richard Devine

"Destiny-plus Programma 900 harmonic computer built on the FPGA and arm cortex technology."

See this post for additional details on the Destiny Plus Programma 900.

Black Corporation Introduces KIJIMI MK2

Priced at $4,299

Check with the dealers on the right for upcoming availability.

Details follow:

KIJIMI MK2 is crafted to be one of the most powerful polysynths ever built, all behind intuitive front-panel controls, from its continuous timbral variation to its exhaustive modulation matrix. The Black Corporation original features planetary-sized analog sound, inspired by the best of rare and classic synths, but unique to our own parallel galaxy.

Shipping in July 2024.

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First Patch with Buchla System on Christmas Eve

video upload by Richard Devine

"First Patch with my Buchla System on Christmas Eve. Enjoy!"

Texture Lab - First experiments.

video upload by Richard Devine

"Experimenting with Texture lab, trying to see what interesting new sounds I can get out of just using the sequencer and randomly switching between all the preset modes while the granular settings are being changed at different rates. Lots of fun."

September 3, 2023

video upload by Richard Devine

"@folktek Dual Resonant Gardens are quite the combo! 👽"

Pac Systems - Running Reaktor 6 on the PAC BOT 2 Eurorack touchscreen computer module!

video upload by Richard Devine

"Running Reaktor 6 on a touch screen mini computer Eurorack module why not!

PAC BOT 2

https://pointandclicksystems.com/"