Machina Bristronica 25: Elektron Tonverk

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"Tonverk is Elektron's their latest creation, a polyphonic multi sampler that introduces a powerful new subtrack system. We get a quick demo at Machina Bristronica to see and hear what it is capable of."

Machina Bristronica: Instruo Pocket Scion

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"We caught up with Instruo to learn more about Pocket SCÍON, their new portable device designed to capture biofeedback data sourced from contact with living organisms."

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Machina Bristronica 25: RYK Modular Time Slice

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"RYK Modular are about to release the Time Slice, a quad-channel looper and sampler module that features a comprehensive set of onboard effects."

"Quad-channel Looper and Sampling Laboratory



Want to F**K with the fabric of time ? In four dimensions ?

Now you can, with TIME SLICE the new quad-channel Eurorack audio looper and sampling machine

Four channels of audio I/O with big fat rolling buffers for each channel, plus a dedicated Stereo Mix Output
Classic H3000 style Pitch-shifters to f**K with time, sculpt your audio

Overtly generous amount of FX, with dedicated Pitch-shift, Delay, Reverb, Tilt Filter, Wave Fold and more on every track

Keep your dreams, or re-use the dreams of others with Internal and USB storage support for Loading and Saving WAV files, including embedded WAV Markers for multi-sample instruments

More jacks than you can shake a stick at, assignable CV inputs, and Trigger INs and OUT on each track
1-Shot Loop mode for sampler style playback with MIDI support for keyboard control and MIDI CC for modulations

Unique retrospective loop mode for the performance challenged musician, plus traditional style loop mode for the old timers

All sources catered for with Line Level, Euro Level, and HOT EURO !
Ping-pong like a 4-track, Time Slice lets you resample other tracks, and even record the Stereo Mix Output as a new track

Keeps impeccable time, and can play friends with MIDI and clock-sync.

Includes exciting funky red circle display thing at no extra cost, plus a big retro scroll wheel !"

Machina Bristronica 25 Gear

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Playlist:

1. Machina Bristronica 25: Sequential Fourm
2. Machina Bristronica 25: Enjoy Electronics ELFO
3. Machina Bristronica 25: UDO Audio DMNO
4. Machina Bristronica 25: PWM OSCar Rebirth
5. Machina Bristronica: Rides in the Storm New Modules
6. Machina Bristronica 25: AM Synths Diode-01

Dreadbox Artemis Polyphonic Analogue Synth - Overview and Demo

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"SOS News Editor Luke Wood travelled to Dreadbox HQ in Athens, Greece where he met with Orfeas for a first look and demonstration of their latest desktop synthesizer, the ARTEMIS. Read the full SOS review in our August 2025 magazine: www.soundonsound.com/reviews/dreadbox-artemis"

Bad Dog Designs OSPRAY 8 Drum Synthesizer

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"I have been very privileged to test, advise, and consult with Paul at Bad Dog Designs on this brilliant drum synthesizer. Taking circuit designs that were over 40 years old, published in E&MM magazine, Paul has recreated and refined these three drum synth designs to create OSPRAY-8, a "vintage" 21st century drum synthesizer.

Four drum modules, three cymbal modules and a clap module, triggerable via MIDI or CV and with a stereo audio output or individual mono outputs per drum, this is the sound of the nascent analog drum synth of the 1980s in a beautiful handmade case.

For more information and details on how to get your hands on one, contact Bad Dog Designs to register your interest.

https://www.bad-dog-designs.co.uk/con..."

OSPRAY8 Analogue Percussion Synthesizer Demos

video upload by Bad Dog Designs

"After about 4 months on and off, I've got my percussion Synthesizer in a state where I'm happy with the look and sounds :)

All original 1980's circuit designs with just a few component changes for later IC's, and of course Midi In and through as well as individual trigger inputs.

The OSPRAY-8 ( Old School Percussion Right At Ya! ) comprises 8 individual modules, arranged as 4 X Drum modules / 3 X Cymbal modules / 1 X Handclap module. There is then a final control module that handles midi, midi channel selection and Stereo output.

The Drum Module can generate a multitude of sounds from Bass drums to Snares, Toms, Rimshots, bleeps and other weird and wonderful sounds.

The Cymbal Module can generate Open and Closed Hi-Hats, Gongs, Cowbells as well as other metallic oddness.

The Handclap does as it says, but will generate multiple claps with full control of frequency / resonance / ambience etc.

As each module has it's own line out and trigger in, you can join two together, so you can combine a handclap with a drum and get a really sharp and punchy snare for example.

The front panel is machined from a single piece of aluminium, the lettering engraved into the surface for a well engineered finish. The Casing is still in development, but you can see a mock up in the clip.
All the audio is straight out of the OSPRAY-8 with no processing."


via Bad Dog Designs

"The Ospray-8 is a fully Analogue percussion synthesizer, housed in a free standing desktop format. The sounds are produced by entirely analogue electronic modules, tailored for different percussive sound types. The Ospray-8 contains 8 modules connected together, comprising of 4 X Drum Modules, 3 X Cymbal Modules and 1 X Handclap module. There is then a housekeeping module that handles midi control, and stereo outputs."

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Erica Synths Introduces New Elektor Formant DIY Modular Synth

sound demo video upload by Erica Synths

"Since Erica Synths originated as a company that originally developed DIY kits for Eurorack modular synthesizers, we want to keep the spirit of DIY synths alive and besides our mki x es.EDU DIY series, we went full in, and set out to develop a contemporary, DIY-friendly and extended version of the Elektor Formant synthesizer, originally published as a DIY kit in Elektor Magazine late 70-ties. In collaboration with Harald Antes of haraldswerk.de we developed a modular system based on Elektor Formant designs and added several modules to take its functionality to next level

Timeline:
00:02 - Patch 1
00:59 - Patch 2
02:08 - Patch 3
02:58 - Patch 4
03:50 - Patch 5"

Also see: A 100% Modern Remake Of The 1970's DIY Formant Synthesizer By Erica Synths? Lets Solder it!

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Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design | Podcast

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"In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - An Accidental Engineer
02:46 - Building For Musicians
06:34 - Becoming a Distributor For The ARP 2600
11:05 - Designing The SEM
12:43 - The Filter Design
15:03 - The OB-1 And Patch Memories
16:36 - OB-X - Polyphony And Programmable Presets
19:35 - The Oberheim Sound
22:37 - The Digital Takeover
24:40 - The Resurgence Of Analogue
28:01 - Launching The OB-X8 With Focusrite
29:23 - The Oberheim TEO-5
30:37 - Utilising New Technology

First published 25th June 2024

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Oberheim Biog
Oberheim is the 21st century return of the legendary company that helped fuel the original electronic music revolution in the 1970s. Now, just as then, Oberheim is guided by the vision of engineer and inventor, Tom Oberheim. Tom’s genius for innovation introduced the world to the first commercially available poly synth and other groundbreaking electronic instruments that literally changed the sound of music.

Today, Oberheim reawakens this extraordinary legacy by bringing the famed Oberheim sound to a new generation of instruments and artists. The company’s passion remains unchanged by time or technology — to once again provide the world with the finest-sounding analog synthesizers ever made.

https://oberheim.com/

Sam Inglis Biog
Editor In Chief Sam Inglis has been with Sound On Sound for more than 20 years. He is a recording engineer, producer, songwriter and folk musician who studies the traditional songs of England and Scotland, and the author of Neil Young's Harvest (Bloomsbury, 2003) and Teach Yourself Songwriting (Hodder, 2006).

About The SOS Electronic Music Podcast Channel
On this channel we feature some of the pioneers of the industry, interview musicians and talk about retro and current gear."

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Pess release follows:

The Seventh Wave
Festival of Electronic Music: Number Sixteen

Music festival delivers one of its best line-ups yet!

Edition 16 of an Electronic Music Festival established in 2016 takes place in Birmingham in October of this year.

In October 2025 the sixteenth ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days at The Castle and Falcon.

For a relatively small festival The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.

The stellar line-up for #16 includes Plaid, Ultramarine, Richard Norris (The Grid), Mark Van Hoen/Locust, White Noise (featuring the legendary David Vorhaus) & much more.

Tickets can be purchased for individual events at Skiddle and SEE tickets.

Full line-ups follows, flyer attached for the festival… for more information, press inquiries contact theseventhwave@btinternet.com or visit https://seventhwavefestivalofelectronicmusic.com/

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Meet the M0SS 101 Synthesizer by Andrew John March

M0SS 101 DEMO video upload by Andrew March

"A quick demonstration on how to build a patch with the M0SS-101 synthesizer."

From the creator of WVR, the the M0SS 101 virtual analog monosynth is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

"M0SS-101 is a virtual analog monosynth built for a pure, hands-on subtractive synthesis, packed into a compact, rugged guitar pedal enclosure.

With 26 buttons and a single encoder, M0SS-101 gives you intuitive access to a deep 42-parameter virtual analog synthesis engine. Press a button to select a parameter, turn the encoder to modify it, and monitor your signal flow via the LED system.

Using a MIDI controller, you can map any parameter via simple MIDI learn, making it easy to integrate into your setup. Up to 17 presets can be saved and recalled for quick access to your favourite sounds.

The 26 RGB LEDs use colour and brightness to represent signal flow, modulation paths, settings and selections. A separate row of 11 LEDs at the bottom gives you instant visual feedback on the currently selected parameter. I aim to offer an affordable, compact, and versatile instrument, without sacrificing features, ergonomics, or most importantly, fun. I hope you'll enjoy playing this synth as much as I have :'-)"

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SUPERBOOTH 25: Tiptop Audio New Modules

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"Tiptop Audio return to Superbooth for another year, bringing with them a multitude of new modules and updates that join their ranges of Buchla recreations and 200 Series."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Erica Synths HexDrum

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"Erica Synths show us the latest prototype of the HexDrum, a new drum machine that’s based on Hexinverter’s Mutant modules."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Supercritical Synthesizers Redshift 6

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"Supercritical Synthesizers have announced an upcoming firmware update that greatly expands the capabilities of the Redshift 6, the six-voice polysynth that launched in late 2024."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Korg Berlin phase8

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"Korg Berlin are showcasing the latest version of their phase8 acoustic synthesizer, which is now approaching completion and is set for release in early 2026."

SUPERBOOTH 25: OXI Instruments ONE MkII

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"OXI Instruments have just announced the ONE MKII which brings a whole host of new capabilities to their popular sequencer."

SUPERBOOTH 25: PWM Mantis

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"Paul of PWM talks us through their acquisition of the OSCar brand, an upcoming update for the Mantis, and a sneak preview of their new digital synth."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Frap Tools Magnolia

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"The Magnolia is the first keyboard synthesizer from Frap Tools, and sees the company bring the distinctive sound of their Eurorack modules to an eight-voice polysynth. We get a demo of the latest pre-production model."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Neuzeit Instruments Drop

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"Drop is a new snapshot-based MIDI controller from Neuzeit Instruments that acts as a central hub for performing electronic musicians."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Polyend Mess

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"We stopped by the Polyend exhibit at Superbooth 25 to check out their two new releases. The Polyend Mess is a powerful four track multi-effects sequencer, and a new firmware update that brings many more features to their Synth hardware."

SUPERBOOTH 25: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M

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"The 3rd Wave 8M synth sound module launches from Groove Synthesis, designed with eight voices and priced as a smaller and more accessible version of their flagship 3rd Wave."