Waldorf Iridium / Quantum - "Electronica" Soundset (50 Presets)

video upload by LFOstore

"'Electronica' is a refined collection of 50 dynamic layered presets created specifically for the Waldorf Quantum and Iridium. This soundset captures the spirit of classical electronic music — primarily the Berlin School, cosmic ambient and new age — and brings it into the present with the powerful hybrid engine of the Waldorf’s leading devices.

The focus of the soundset lies on multi-layered evolving sequences, deep immersive pads and soaring cosmic leads. Hypnotic rhythmic patterns unfold with organic movement, pads open vast spatial landscapes, and leads cut through with clarity and emotional depth. Alongside the core material you will also find expressive ARPs, delicate plucks, crystalline bells and solid basses — different shades of the classical electronic scene gathered in one cohesive library.

This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. All presets are carefully programmed with the modulation wheel assigned, giving immediate expressive control. No external samples were used — every sound is generated entirely by the synthesizer’s internal synthesis engine!

For more information please check here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

New York School of Synthesis Merch Back In Stock

A message from the Dean Friedman email list (don't miss the PS below, and don't miss the link to the videos):

"Hey Folks.

I hope your square waves and LFO's are happily modulating and your filter envelopes are sustaining well.

This is just a note to say, I've opened up two 'print-on-demand' shops (US/Canada & The rest of the WORLD) on the Shopify [US/Canada] and Deco [The rest of the WORLD] print-on-demand platforms, which means you can now order your New York School of Synthesis merch in a variety of sizes and colors, including not only NYSS T-Shirts, but NYSS Baseball Caps, NYSS Coffee Cups and NYSS Pouches too!

Wishing you wily and wonderous waveforms!

Dean of the New York School of Synthesis
[a name - not a title!]

PS: I'm hoping to accumulate a collection of pictures of synthesists wearing a New York School of Synthesis T-Shirt, Baseball Cap or holding a NYSS Coffee Mug. Folks that send a photo will receive a signed 'digital' copy of the screen-grab from my NYSS Intro to Synthesis video (see photo near top of email). Please email your photo to: dean@deanfriedman.com Cheers! Dean"

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BTW, if you somehow haven't seen the New York School of Synthesis series yet, do not miss it!

Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Set for October ‎17–18

Press release follows:

BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo returns October ‎17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot Greenpoint warehouse into an immersive playground for electronic music creators.

Presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.

Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.

"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops
This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.

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He Made a Complete Song Using ONLY a Roland D-50 Synthesizer

video upload by Elmar Mihm

"What can one Roland D-50 do?

For this track, I wanted to find out how far I could push one of the classic digital synthesizers of the 1980s — using only the Roland D-50, except Drums.

No software synths. No additional synthesizers. No layers from other instruments. Just the D-50.

The entire song was recorded using the Roland D-50, exploring its distinctive LA synthesis, presets, textures and the unique character that made this synthesizer such an important part of the late ’80s sound. No external FX or EQ.

The D-50 is often remembered for its atmospheric pads, digital textures and iconic presets — but there is much more hiding inside this instrument.

So the question is:

What can one D-50 really do?

If you’re into vintage synthesizers, classic Roland gear, 80s sounds and old-school electronic music, I hope you enjoy the track.

🎹 Roland D-50
🎵 One song
🎛️ One synthesizer
🚫 No additional synths or software instruments"

Korg USA Mourns the Passing of Jack Hotop, Legendary Sound Designer and Innovator

Some sad news in via Korg.

You can find posts on MATRIXSYNTH featuring Jack Hotop here for a look back on his influence in the synthesizer community. The first post was a simple pic back in 2006.

Press release from Korg follows:

Over a 40-Year Career, the Influential Synthesist and Accomplished Touring Keyboardist Shaped the Sonic Architecture of More Than 100 Landmark Instruments, Including the Historic M1 Workstation

MELVILLE, N.Y. - Korg USA announces with deep sadness the passing of longtime employee, celebrated sound designer, and musical instrument industry icon Jack Hotop. Joining Korg USA (then Unicord) in 1983, Hotop started as Senior Voicing Manager and spent over four decades driving the development, sound design, programming, voicing, and product demonstrations for more than 100 Korg products. As a pioneering engineer and exceptionally skilled performer, his extensive contributions helped guide the evolution of synthesizers and digital workstations from the early 1980s through the modern era, leaving an indelible imprint on instruments used by musicians around the world and for generations to come.

Hotop’s foundational expertise was anchored in a rigorous musical and technical background. Raised in a musical family, he began piano lessons at age seven, inspired by his father, a musician featured on several Broadway cast recordings, and numerous pianists on his mother’s side. By age 14, he was actively performing in local bands on a Gibson 101 organ. He pursued formal training at the Berklee College of Music, majoring in arranging, composition, and accompaniment, before expanding into emerging music technology at the Boston School of Electronic Music under Roger Powell. It was there that Hotop established his core synthesis fundamentals using early hardware including the ARP Odyssey, 2600, 2500, and EMS Synthi, building a deep understanding of waveforms, envelopes, low-frequency oscillators, and modulators.

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Korg Modwave - "Space Explorations" Soundset (40 Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"'Space Explorations' is an immersive collection of 40 performances crafted exclusively for the Korg Modwave. This soundset channels the boundless mystery of deep space: vast, shimmering pads that drift like nebulae, evolving atmospheres pulsing with distant stars, hypnotic sequences orbiting like gravitational waves, soaring leads cutting through the vacuum, intricate ARPs twinkling like constellations, and ethereal keys echoing across light-years.

Harnessing Modwave's powerful wavetable engine, motion sequencing, and layering capabilities, every performance is designed for maximum expressiveness — most respond vividly to modulation wheel, velocity and real-time tweaks via the four modulation knobs. You'll find deeply modulated, evolving textures perfect for slow-building ambient journeys, Berlin School-inspired sequences, sci-fi film/TV scoring, meditative drones, retro-futuristic electronica, and live improvisations that feel like piloting a starship through uncharted galaxies.

Whether you're evoking the solitude of interstellar travel, the awe of a supernova, or the quiet hum of a black hole's event horizon, "Space Exploration" turns your Modwave into a personal observatory for sonic cosmos. These aren't just presets — they're portals to other worlds and extraordinary soundscapes. Created with passion for both vintage space-age vibes and Modwave's modern hybrid synthesis, this library invites you to explore the unknown and bring the universe into your music!

Please find more information here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/modwave/"

Korg multi/poly - "Space Explorations" (40 Performances)

video upload by LFOstore

"Embark on a sonic voyage through the cosmos with 'Space Exploration' — an exclusive collection of 40 meticulously crafted presets for the Korg multi/poly! This soundset captures the awe-inspiring vastness of space, from drifting stars and distant pulsars to mysterious landscapes and cosmic energy fields. Designed by renowned sound designer OttO K. Schwarz, this library harnesses the extraordinary synthesis engine to deliver rich, evolving sounds that are perfect for Berlin School music, sci-fi scoring, ambient soundscapes, and cinematic productions.

This synthesizer is a next-generation analog modeling device that combines the spirit of the legendary 1981 Mono/Poly with cutting-edge digital power, making multi/poly an ideal platform for creating complex, evolving, and deeply expressive sounds. 'Space Exploration' transforms your Korg multi/poly into a portal to the universe. Whether you're reaching for the stars or exploring the depths of inner space, these sounds will fuel your journey!

Please find more details here - https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/p/multip..."

The Complete Guide to Synthesizers, Sequencers & Drum Machines by Dean Friedman

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this eBay listing

Dean Friedman is the man behind the New York School of Synthesis - Intro to Synthesis series. If you haven't seen it, DO NOT miss it.

P.S. You can still get the Ts! Click on your currency and scroll down to find them.

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Hesperides Mobile Synthesis Platform from Altered State Machines

From the creator of Aristotle

Currently on Kickstarter

Introducing Hesperides

Hesperides is Altered State Machines' new handheld synthesizer built

to accompany you on your venture to the outer regions of dissonance and back.

Designed for performance and explorative sonic mangling.

Every control can bring a drastic adjustment to the sound.

Go from vanilla to completely alien.

Self contained and portable, especially so with the battery pack.

Lend your support to our project, and put a little more chaos in everyone's pocket.

Altered State Machines history

Hi, we're Jesse and Ed.

Jesse became fascinated with modular synthesis around 2016 and went back to school as an electronic engineering technician to learn how to repair and create his own eurorack modules.

Altered State Machines grew out of Jesse's first project, the Aristotle sequencer which is now in its fifth iteration. Jesse is our electronics and hardware mastermind. Ed joined forces to twiddle bits with the software.

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Roland JD 800/990 – “Explorations BUNDLE” Soundset 192 presets

video upload by LFOstore

"We are continuing our JD Synth Family Series!
With Unique 'Explorations BUNDLE” soundset made by expert of JD synth series – Saga Musix – https://sagamusix.de/

Soundset compatible with JD-800, JD-990, JD-800 VST, Zenology and the JD-08!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-jd-...

Words from Author:
Thank you for purchasing this sound set!
With these sounds, I aim to explore all the many different faces of the JD-800, so you will find a diverse set of sounds, some more old-school, some with a more modern touch, some pads, some leads, some sound effects – it’s all there and I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

192 amazing presets are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.

From Ambient & Electronica to SynthWave & SynthPop with benefits of JD synthesis.

All instructions are included for easy loading.

Enjoy and may the music come with you!"

Roland Cloud JD-800 - "Explorations VOL.3" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"We are continuing our JD Synth Family Series!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-jd-...

Welcome to "Explorations Vol. 3 Soundset for Roland JD-800 by Saga Musix - https://sagamusix.de/

Also compatible with JD-990, JD-800 VST, Zenology and the JD-08!

Thank you for purchasing this sound set! With these sounds, I aim to explore all the many different faces of the JD-800, so you will find a diverse set of sounds, some more old-school, some with a more modern touch, some pads, some leads, some sound effects - it's all there and I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Before you get started, here are some hints on how to use these patches:

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Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns on October 18/19

Details follow:

The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo announces its return on October 18th and 19th, transforming the stylish 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 100 Sutton in Greenpoint into an immersive playground for electronic music creators. Once again presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a unique, strictly in-the-headphones experience for attendees to interactively demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear in a noise-friendly environment.

Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw over 1,500 musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts. The 2024 Expo expands its programming to include educational workshops alongside its large exhibition floor.

Built for Discovery
This is an event built for discovery, and the headphone format creates a respectful space where you can truly hear the nuances of a boutique pedal or get lost in a massive modular patch without the noise of a typical convention. It's a focused, community-driven experience.

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The Festival of Electronic Sound Returns to Brandon, Manitoba, Canada September 19–20

Press release follows:

The Festival of Electronic Sound Returns to Brandon

“Canada’s only festival focussed on the art and music of the modular synthesizer”

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, September 8, 2025 — This September 19–20, electronic musicians of all styles—from classical to punk, and everything in between— will gather in Brandon Manitoba to share their art, music and technology over two jam-packed days of innovative performances, informative presentations and interactive activities at six free-to-attend, family friendly concerts and events spread across downtown Brandon and the BU campus.

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Waldorf Iridium / Quantum -

video upload by LFOstore

"'Berlin Era' – A Journey Through Time with Modern Vision & Classical Sounds! Step into the golden age of electronic music with "Berlin Era"—a meticulously crafted collection of 50 dynamic presets for the Waldorf Iridium & Quantum. This soundset pays homage to the pioneering work of Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream, and other visionaries who defined the Berlin School sound, now reimagined through cutting-edge synthesis.
This signature soundset is created by OttO K. Schwarz, renowned for collaborations with Access Music, Modal Electronics, Native Instruments and other market leaders. Here you will find 24 multi-layered Sequences - evolving, hypnotic patterns with intricate modulation; expressive Pads & Plucks - from cosmic swirls to percussive stabs; signature Leads: smooth, resonant, and packed with vintage character, and even more!
All presets are modulation wheel - assigned (and some are also assigned with velocity, aftertouch and / or expression!). The soundset is perfect for Berlin School, ambient & synthwave producers, film scoring and soulful media production. «Berlin Era» isn’t just a soundset—it’s a time machine. Experience the Journey!

Please find the soundset here: https://ottolfo.sellfy.store/waldorf/"

Old-School Power, New-School Build | Antonus 2600 at Superbooth 2025

video upload by Jonathan Knightsnare

"While exploring Superbooth 2025 in Berlin, one synth totally stole the show for me: the Antonus 2600—a full-size, hand-built tribute to the legendary ARP 2600.

Crafted in Barcelona, this beast stays true to the analog legacy of the original, with stunning build quality, premium sliders, and a sound that’s fat, raw, and alive. The Antonus 2600 isn’t just a clone—it’s a fully playable analog synth built with modern precision and deep respect for history.

This model features the same dimensions as the original 1970s ARP 2600, with handcrafted wooden sides and a powerful integrated speaker system, making it a centerpiece synth for any serious setup. It also includes MIDI and CV options, so it plays nicely in both vintage and modern workflows.

If you're a fan of East Coast subtractive synthesis or want a true tactile analog experience—this is it.

🌀 About Superbooth:
Superbooth is the world’s leading trade show for electronic music instruments, held annually in Berlin. From modular madness to analog classics, it’s where synth dreams come alive.

🎥 Filmed by Knightsnare
🎶 Spotify
🔊 Gumroad Sample Packs
📸 Instagram"

Spectral Audio Neptune 2 - Analog Rackmount Monosynth SN 50174

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via this Reverb listing

"The Neptune 2 is a Swiss-made, all-analog mono-synth with built-in MIDI and CV/Gate in a 2-space rack-mount module. It features three true analog oscillators for a very fat sound. It has a 24 dB filter, but it is not as creamy as a Minimoog. All parameters and controls are available from the knobs and switches on the front panel in an intuitive and clearly labeled layout - bringing old-school analog synthesis to the modern MIDI studio.

These don’t appear very often. Not many were produced.

Look closely at the front panel in the photos. There are many features that don't appear on most monosynths. Most important: two ADSR envelopes, with modulation positive or negative for the filter. The filter offers Low Pass and High Pass modes. Oscillator 3 is a bass oscillator, or it functions as an LFO, with several waveforms and mod destinations (Targets). There is also MIDI control of filter and aftertouch modes."

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Korg multi/poly native: First Look and Listen, Micro-review! (Live from Margaritaville)

video upload by Keith Crosley

"At long last, Korg multi/poly native has arrived! Now you can have the awesome virtual analog sound of multi/poly on your desktop (in standalone mode) or as a VST in your DAW. Of course, it sounds exactly like the hardware... Which is to say, it sounds wonderful. I run through some of my previous Korg multi/poly patches (featured in my previous three-part review and deep dive series), talk briefly about the 3 oscillators, give you a quick look at the interface, and show off a few new wavetable sounds based on the "timbral extraction" techniques from KRC Orchestral Impressions. Also, I'm wasting away in Margaritaville -- literally -- so grab your shaker of salt and join me for this yacht-rock-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show.

TRY or BUY KORG MULTI/POLY NATIVE HERE:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft...

Buy in the Korg store ($149 intro price special, and well worth it, if ya ask me):
https://korg.shop/software/natives/si...

KRC Mathwaves full collection -- 160,000+ wavetables, including new multi/poly inspired wavetables and the "Varieties of Noise" sample library -- usually $29, can be yours for just $20 using code SANDRA at checkout or by following this link: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/wavetabl...

KRC Orchestral Impressions wavetable collection -- more than 38,000 wavetables sourced from acoustic instrument samples, just $5!:
https://www.wavetables.lol/l/orch?lay...

KRC Mathwaves free wavetables sampler (1600+ wavetables, absolutely FREE): https://www.wavetables.lol/l/free?lay..."

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction to Korg multi/poly Native
01:15 Overview of Korg multi/poly Features
02:25 Beta Testing Insights
03:48 Wavetable Collection Introduction
04:38 Recording Environment and Setup
05:24 Challenges with Travel Setup
06:40 Unique Sound Patches Demonstration
08:13 Visualizing Waveforms and Modulation
09:18 Filter Emulations and Sound Design
11:29 Analog Synthesizer Comparisons
13:18 Advanced Features and Settings
15:29 Dynamic Voice Allocation and Performance
19:24 Exploring Filter Types and Characteristics
21:44 Techniques for Enhancing Filter Sounds
23:35 Unique Sound Effects
24:31 Combining Digital and Analog Sounds
26:06 Experimenting with Filter Emulations
28:53 Old School Flavor in Synthesis
30:16 Creative Sound Design Techniques
32:15 Integrating Orchestral Wavetables
34:24 Korg multi/poly Native Release
35:09 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Additional Korg multi/poly demos by Keith Crosley

Meandering On The Eve - A Berlin School Meditation

video upload by John L Rice

"An unplanned and unedited real-time performance on Christmas Eve 2024.

Modules Used:
Moon Modular - sequencer, switch, quantizer, VCFs
Synthesis Technology - VCOs, LFO
Club Of the Knobs - clock, poly ADSR
Oakley Sound - VCAs

Keyboard Synth:
Expressive E - Osmose
Mellotron - M4000D

Effects:
Strymon - BigSky and Timeline pedals
Lexicon - MX400

As always, thank you for watching! 🥳 If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://buymeacoffee.com/johnlrice"

The story of CRIC with Future Sound Systems

video upload by DivKid

"It was a pleasure to first see CRIC with Future Sound Systems back in October 2023 around a trip to Bristol that was extended around the event Machina Bristronica. Fast forward a year, past Spinal Tap mini stone henge vibe portrait prototypes to the final Renault Twingo coloured thing ... we have CRIC in its final form. It's signal path is based around the unique features and control of the Recombination Engine and Timbral Sculpture eurorack designs heavily extended around a large pin matrix and powerful modulation section, lots of routing, lots of integration. I'm really excited for CRIC, as a mega synthesiser or centre piece for a whole electronic music studio."

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Roland JD-990 & JD-08 - Best Ambient & Retro Sounds (Explorations)

video upload by LFOstore

Roland JD-08 - Best Ambient & Retro Sounds (Explorations)

video upload by LFOstore

"We are continuing our JD Synth Family Series!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-jd-...

With Unique 'Explorations VOL.2' soundset made by expert of JD synth series – Saga Musix – https://sagamusix.de/

Soundset compatible with JD-800, JD-990, JD-800 VST, Zenology and the JD-08!

Words from Author:
Thank you for purchasing this sound set!

With these sounds, I aim to explore all the many different faces of the JD-800, so you will find a diverse set of sounds, some more old-school, some with a more modern touch, some pads, some leads, some sound effects – it’s all there and I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

64 amazing presets are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.

From Ambient & Electronica to SynthWave & SynthPop with benefits of JD synthesis.

All instructions are included for easy loading.
Enjoy and may the music come with you!"