"Manufacturer's description
Alter Y is the pedal version of Alter 2 eurorack module featuring four 1/4" jacks in addition to 1/8" as well as buffered switching that allows for trails.
Though it functions the same as other pedals, this pedal is a little different. Most pedals are made for guitars and then artists may choose to use them in different ways. We made this pedal to work with either standard ¼” jacks (for both input and output) or 1/8” (3.5mm) jacks for use with anything else. For those who like to use CV (control voltage) for any eurorack format, cv keyboard, or pedals which output cv (eg. expression or sequencing), all four of the main knobs have cv inputs (mix, x, y, filter) so you can control your knobs without touching if the desire strikes you.
These pedals accept guitar, line or eurorack levels.
The enclosure is very thick, gold plated PCB (it’s very, very tough).
Included power is standard for most pedals (2.1mm, -tip)
We wanted a broad array of effects in each X and Y pedal so each is a mashup of effects which we thought complimented one another when used together. Running X into Y or vis versa creates some powerful changes."
"When you want to make tracks or generative patches on a modular, you probably want to create and combine different types of sounds, like leads, basslines, and pads. The modular isn’t known for quick and easy pads though, but there is a very simple trick that let’s you create interesting pad like sounds. In this video I explain how."
"Take a tour of the legendary Sequential Prophet-5 with a stack of famous riffs – from Radiohead and D Train to Cameo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Hall & Oates.
All sounds are played on my Prophet-5, with no other synths."
Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
00:00 Intro
00:36 Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place - Main Riff
01:04 The Cars - Let’s Go - Intro Melody Riff
01:23 Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place - Flute Sound
01:44 Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight - Prophet 5 Pad
02:11 Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell - Synth Solo
02:58 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Bass Drop & Brass Lick
03:17 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Middle 8 Bass Drop
03:40 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass
03:51 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Main Lead Riff
04:08 D Train - You’re the One for Me - First Synth Part
04:16 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Second Synth Part
04:30 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass Drop
04:46 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Synth Organ Solo
05:27 Cameo - She’s Strange - Moody Synth
06:02 Cameo - She’s Strange - 2nd Synth Lick
06:20 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Sawtooth Filter Open Swell
06:32 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Main Synth Riff
06:45 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Flute Lick
08:18 Outro - Summary - What’s coming next
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Nice Oberhiem OB-8 synth T!
Is the Sequential FOURM the next Industrial classic?
Today we discover the Sequential FOURM. The sound of Sequential synthtesizers helped shape EBM and industrial music sound, albums by bands such as Skinny Puppy, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM or VNV Nation. I'm putting the Sequential FOURM to the test to see if it can deliver that EBM and Industrial sound, just like the Prophet-5 and Pro-One did back then.
Chapters:
0:00 - intro
0:19 - Sequential in Industrial Music
1:03 - FOURM Overall Look
4:12 - Favorite Features
5:27 - Remaking Classics
7:59 - Full Track Demo + Final Notes"
"Discover the Behringer BDS-3, the analog synth that rewrites the rules of drum machines!
With powerful sounds and full control, the BDS-3 is perfect for those looking for intense vibes, crushing bass, and unique percussion. It’s the synth you didn’t think you could have, but one that will make you fall in love with every beat.
From the raw energy of analog drums to more experimental sounds, the BDS-3 delivers everything you need to create unforgettable music, whether live or in the studio.
Watch this video for an engaging performance and see how the Behringer BDS-3 can transform your sound!"
"This legendary drum box has been fully serviced to perfection, ensuring it performs just like it did back in the day, if not better. Don't let the blemishes in it's paint fool you. This TOM Drum Machine has been fully gone through from top to bottom. Nothing has been left to chance. Totally rebuilt to function beyond brand new.
Here's what makes it a must-have:
- Complete Rebuild of Power Supply: Featuring new rectifying diodes, filter capacitors, and voltage regulators for unmatched reliability.
- All New Tactile Switches: Every single switch on this unit has been unsoldered and replaced with a brand new part. Guaranteeing that you will not have a switch fail in the next 30+ years. You will get smooth, responsive, operation. We use OMRON brand tactile switches, the best and built to last.
- Fully Expanded Sequencer Memory (RARE): A rare expansion option from Sequential back in the day, and even more rare now. Very few SCI TOM in the world have expanded sequencer memory. This upgrade more than quadrupled the available pattern storage memory. More room for your beats, making this a highly coveted feature.
- Tauntek TOM16 CPU Upgrade: The famed Tauntek MOD is no longer made. This update to the SCI TOM enhances performance, adding new features to the TOM that allow you to switch the sounds on the fly.
- 16 Internal Sound banks (Cartridges): This modification also builds in 16 expansion cartridges worth of sounds, accessible through the user interface. This upgrade includes all original SCI Factory Carts and the best from DRUMWARE (DigiDesign).
- HKA Designs 'Classics Cartridge': On top of the 16 built in sound banks, the HKA Classics Cart adds eight more cartridges worth of sounds from Legendary drum computers from Oberheim DMX and DX, Linn DRUM and LM-1.
- Printed Manual: A reproduction printing of the original TOM 420 manual that details all the features and functions so that you can jump straight in to producing awesome retro grooves with the famed Sequential drum machine.
- Rugged IP67 Water & Dust proof Flight Case: Your SCI TOM will ship in a custom fit, lockable 🔒 Rugged IP68 💦 Waterproof / Dust-proof Impact Resistant Protective Flight Case. Making sure that your investment arrives to you in ultimate safety and comfort."
"This video is about making music with biofeedback from living organisms like plants, animals and humans. I made a video about Instruo Scion five years ago, and I couldn't resist getting the small PocketScion.
I don't know how to explain this, it's a brilliant design with huge potential, but it doesn't come out on its own. Sonically it's a bit tame with the inevitable additive 'organ-ish' sounds, the pluck, a subtractive voice and a very cool noise preset - which sounds amazing, but doesn't really match the mood of plant music. Most presets use a 5 or 6 note scale to avoid dissonants, so it sounds a bit like musical wallpaper.
Its main goal is to take it outside and capture the secret life of plants translated to ambient music, but it can't possibly survive a rainy day in the forest without a cover (or in the pocket).
So is it any good?
YES!
The Controller app allows you to change scales, ranges, midi channels and a control channel (default CC1 - ModWheel) you can route to other destinations (e.g. expression). Since you have five channels, you can make breathtaking generative music in the DAW, controlling five different CC's. It's brilliance is revealed when you hook it up to your DAW and drive 5 midi channels with an ambient VST for each channel (or VCV Rack?). It's truly amazing as a generative midi controller. On it's own, I'd say it's a 6 of 10. With MIDI, it's an 11 (strictly personal opinion)."
"use headphones for this one. been loving the lemondrop but still figuring out how to use it.
sorry i didn't zoom the camera in. this thing is unbelievably small.
all my music is free to use. liking the video helps me out a lot. thanks.
more hijaq. — https://linktr.ee/hijaq"
"Transfigure is your creative partner in sound. With just a few clicks, it turns any track into a living, breathing sonic landscape full of depth, motion, and emotion. Its clean, intuitive interface makes complex processes feel effortless. Whether you’re refining details or creating entirely new textures, Transfigure gives you the freedom to shape sound your way. The central XY pad allows for simultaneous parameter control and expressive automation, perfect for performative sound design and evolving texture.
Runs on macOS & Windows (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone)"
2nd video timestamps:
00:00:00 Overview
00:09:02 The Modulators
00:32:09 The Sound Processors
01:08:58 The Effects
"Zappy, croaky, and squeaky resonant filter sounds aren’t for me. But I do like the texture, crunch and air a lot of resonant filters can add to a sound. In this video I show a simple trick combining a band- and low-pass filter, allowing you to detach a high resonant point from low pass filter modulation."
"Here's my full review of PopuMusic's Party Studio ( https://www.popumusic.com/pages/party... ) - an innovative MIDI/synthesizer-enabled bluetooth speaker. I've tried to answer all your questions from last sunday and run through all of the functions and features, and point out the good, the patch-worthy and the 'why is this not there'."
Table of contents:
00:00 demo (pure / then mastered in a DAW) 00:46 hello, what's this? 01:07 specs 02:01 overall impression 02:17 internal battery run time 02:30 sound quality (speaker) - LOUD 02:47 user interface overview 03:58 synthesizer overview - tech info 04:43 the GM soundset 05:10 examples and thoughts on the piano sounds 05:41 ... and on the electric pianos 06:00 ... and strings 06:15 ... and guitar sounds 07:07 ... organ sounds 07:25 ... bass sounds 07:53 drums 08:20 GM parameter list (CC for tweaking sounds) 09:10 grand piano after tweaking ;-) 09:25 working on a detuned saw wave 10:17 singalong mode (auto accompaniement) 10:59 visual metronome 11:39 MIDI connectivity (keyboards, DAWs, sequencers...) 12:22 some standard MIDI files played back on the PartyStudio 13:18 bluetooth connectivity: "real music" + internal synth 13:47 the PartyKeys keyboard 14:17 conclusion: The Good 15:20 potential firmware update fixes 17:18 answering a viewer question 17:41 synthesizer users will not like this omission (plus a workaround) 18:51 the wish list 19:18 verdict 20:37 bye
"After the last set of whacky sounds [posted here] I wanted to document some more 'classic' Matrix 12 vibes. I found this great bank by Peter Urbanek.
From the .txt
PATCHES BY PETER URBANEK (free)
Reviewed by Mike Metlay
Peter's patches tend to be organized in sets, with several subtle variations on a
theme, and named accordingly: VOICE 1.1, VOICE 1.2, etc. It seems that when a
patch deviates enough from the basic form, he gives it a name of its own and
groups it after the others of its ilk. For this reason, Peter's patch tape is organized
quite neatly, making it easy to audition all of a particular type of patch. Heavy use
is made of both Levers, both Pedals, Pressure, Velocity, and Release Velocity on
many patches, for effects ranging from vibrato to ENV shape changes and
resonant sweeps on note attacks. It should be noted by all that to Peter, "vibrato"
means everything from triangle-wave warbles to deep noise-wave growls. His
Multi Patch setups are meaningless: they're left over from the factory patch tape.
Blanking them would've been nice.
In contrast to the previous set, the patches here bear little resemblance to the
sounds after which they're named. Each sound group, like VOICE, STRIN,
CHURCH, etc., appears to describe the general character of a sound rather than
it's true intent. Peter seems to enjoy the "analog synthesis for its own sake"
approach to programming; he eschews realism in favor of timbre.
And what timbres-thundering basses, blasting church organs that seem to belong
to any church I've ever heard of, bizarre sound effects (though not on the level of
the next tape reviewed) with random LFOS, rich filtered string pads ... all heavily
overlaid with a grimy analog crunch that threatens to bury the listener. There are a
few slightly altered factory patches as well, but these have also fallen to Peter's
grim analog touch.
In fact, there aren't that many different kinds of sounds on this tape; it has a
definite "one flavor" feel to it throughout, and that flavor doesn't lend itself to
realism, so if you're looking for variety or realistic sounds, look elsewhere. But if
you want to learn exactly why no digital synth can cross an Xpander and live,
these sounds would be a fine place to start."
Discover how the Access Virus synthesizer revolutionized industrial, EBM, and dark electro music. From the original Virus A to the legendary Virus TI, this German synth became a staple for artists like Rammstein, Nine Inch Nails, Front Line Assembly, Skinny Puppy, and Wumpscut. Dive into its history, evolution, and influence on modern producers. If you love industrial synths, dark electronic music, and music production, this deep dive into the Access Virus is for you!
cEvin Key's Patreon ► / cevinkey
Chapters:
0:00 - intro
0:14 - Origins of Access Music
1:26 - Virus A (1997)
6:50 - Virus B (1999)
11:05 - Virus C (2002)
14:22 - Virus TI (2005)"
Sound Bundle for Korg Wavestate / mkII / Se /Module/ Native
1) Korg Wavestate "3IAtlas" sound pack
This year, we will be visited by a rare visitor – the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS! Finding such an object is extremely rare: 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object known to humans.
However, not everyone agrees that 3I/ATLAS is just a comet: could an alien spacecraft have entered our solar system?
What’s Inside: •40 performances •87 programs •51 MB of custom multisamples •Designed for cinematic, ambient, and electronic use •Includes analog, digital, evolving, and hybrid tones •Works seamlessly in professional and experimental contexts
"So whilst on soak test I came across this crazy bank:
Notes from the .txt
ART SPRINGER STRIKES AGAIN (free)
Reviewed by Mike Metlay
All right, gang, I know what you're expecting in this space, so I'll oblige you
and get it over with. Ready? Here goes: "WAHOOLAZUMA! Everybody's
favorite twisted puppy is back from the audio torture chamber, and he's brewed up
the most brain-slashing package of monstrous elektronoyze EVER! This stuff's
great for warping your brain patterns, killing your cat, etc..."
Okay. Happy now? Good, now let's get serious. I heard from Art recently that
he didn't get a terribly good response to his first mailing, and that few, if any,
XUG members looked him up for his second set of patches
He seemed in a pretty good humor about it, but I couldn't help wondering if my
presentation of his patch set didn't scare a lot of people away just by the wording.
So, with a new patch set from Art (more diverse than the first two) in hand, I'd
like to try again.
One of the most unhealthy trends I see in today's patch-editing software is the
patch randomizer, that cute but overused utility that generates random patches at
the click of a mouse. Literally thousands of these random patches are being sold
by unscrupulous hackers as "original sounds," and a whole new generation of
MIDI morons is springing up (pardon the pun) whose idea of "good programming
chops" is the ability to tweak a randomly generated sound into something that
(almost) works. No program of this type exists yet for the xpander, and I'm glad of
it: the lack of computer-generated garbage on the market forces the user
community to seek one another for new ideas, rather than some electronic I
Ching. We come together in this Group to share ideas and learn from one another
and I believe that studying another human being's work beats watching a
computer coughing up random numbers. Which brings us to the music of Art
Springer.
In my opinion, these patches are important. VERY important. I get so enthused
about Art's work because I see in him a reflection of my college days, when I
puttered about with ARP and Buchla modular monsters creating sounds for the
sheer joy of it, putting together tonalities never before heard on Earth rather than
trying to make a realistic shakuhachi. This was, and often still is, the meat and
potatoes of electronic music to me. And when I hear Art telling me that people-
Xpander users!-are returning his work because it's "too weird," I know
something's wrong. The Xpander isn't a sampler or a digital piano. It's not an
imitative instrument by nature. It's a powerful, multiply interfaceable modular
synthesizer with a great deal of flexibility. Art Springer takes a stance on its use
that no other Group member has had the courage to try: using its Power as a CV
percussion device to enhance the sounds of his more traditionally oriented synths.
(By the way, Lionel and I are big fans of his music ... it's not as inaccessible as
you might think, and the odd tonalities make his dance pieces a lot of fun.) This is
a new idea to a lot of you, and I don't blame you for being frightened. But it's
better to learn from someone whose ideas differ from yours than to convince a
computer to feed you something safe. I'd like to suggest something simple to start
with: get one of Art's sound sets, trigger your Xpander with your drumbox, and
try writing music with these sounds as part of the atmosphere rather than
conventional drum noises. Or do something completely different. The important
thing is to try to expand (hm) your horizons to something new. These sounds of
Art's do take getting used to, but I think you'll learn a lot from them. Trust me."
"🟪🟧🟥 ECS Generative is a collection of 25 patches (+Crave patterns) for the semi-modular system by Behringer: EDGE + CRAVE + SPICE. This genre of sound design is highly popular within modular culture, and the Behringer synths offer an excellent feature set to explore it. Controlled chaos and randomness, probability, non-repetitiveness, tempo shifts, pattern uniqueness, the alternation of short and long sounds, unexpected changes, silence and density, harmonic and FX-like tones, and glitchy bursts throughout sequences — all of these elements are part of the soundset.
We have officially sold half of our limited edition CD; we are also going to end our introductory 'Name Your Price' for downloads on BandCamp soon, so don't hesitate to purchase today!
Praise from BandCamp (Alan R Pearlman Foundation and Projekt Records )
"A tribute to the creator of my favorite music instruments. I Like the sound of the ARPs in classical electronic albums. Great record with many great contributions!"
"No favourite track, just indulging in the sonic wash of this amazing album. Just wonderful."
"...what an AMAZING collection!! ..."
"A ritual offering—ARP as oracle, muse, and monument. The machine has a soul. And here, it sings."
"It's hard to pick a favorite track off of this compilation... Lots of groovy music by a lot of artists.I had never heard of, but there are a few artists.I am familiar with. this is pretty groovy stuff... "
"Awesome tribute and collection. Mr. Roach has somehow found time to be an archivist. would love a second volume. get this as both sampler and tribute..."
Purchase from BandCamp
"🎹 Meet Osmose 61
The new 61-key version of the Osmose adds an extra octave for more freedom to explore, compose, and perform ✨.
A fully expressive keybed lets you press, bend, glide, and shape sounds naturally, whether as a standalone synth or controller."
osmose 49/61 - the ultimate expressive synthesizer
"Discover Osmose, the new standard for musical expressivity — now available in 49 and 61 keys! 🎹
Experience a new level of musical freedom with intuitive gestures that let you press, bend, shake, strum, and shape sound like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned keyboardist, a workflow-driven producer, or a bold sound designer, Osmose will take your creativity to uncharted places.
Choose between the compact 49-key version or the extended 61-key model for more range and comfort. Both deliver the same unmatched expressive experience. 🤍
49/61-key gesture-sensitive keybed (semi-weighted)
Custom expressive sound engine (by Haken Audio)
More than 500 presets with custom macros
Built-in Effects: Reverb, Delay, Compressor/Drive/2 convolution engines, pre & post reverb/delay, EQ
External MIDI control w/classic & MPE keyboard configurations
Large color screen & ergonomic UI
Built-in MPE arpeggiator & innovative glide control
Custom sensitivity controls
Sleek & rugged design
Everything you need to know about Osmose: https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose"
"Take your expression further than ever before with the Osmose 61, an expanded range version of Expressive E's advanced MPE keyboard synthesizer and controller. Adding another octave to Osmose, this 61-key version provides ample room for a wider range of melodic and harmonic playing, supporting two hand performance with plenty of room for dynamic performance across the Osmose's uniquely capable 3D keybed. Beyond this expanded range, the Osmose 61 delivers every innovation that made the original 49-key version a mainstay for musicians around the world. Deep control with MPE-enabled keys that add nuance to every touch, premium build quality, and the vastly powerful EaganMatrix synth engine are all at your fingertips, now with even more room to make your musical mark.
Now built in Expressive E's Polish manufacturing center, the Osmose 61 offers a premium standard for build quality, ensuring an uncompromising experience that's built to last. From rich and velvety acoustic tones to daring and dreamy synth patches, the EaganMatrix engine under the hood is your window to a world of captivating expression, now with an optimized interface for intuitive sound design and control. Physical modeling, FM, classic subtractive synthesis, and so much more are at the ready, bending deftly to every keypress, lateral wobble, and aftertouch press for a playing experience akin to the nuanced feel of acoustic instruments. Expressive E's mighty MPE control goes beyond even this core sound engine, readily expanding with Expressive E's software ecosystem of original and third-party developed sound libraries, proprietary instruments, and more. Whether you're using the Osmose 61 as a dedicated performance instrument or integrating its powerful expressive features into your DAW workflow, the Osmose never misses a beat to empower your creative vision.
If you're ready to dive into a lifetime of expressive control, the Osmose 61 is here to offer a dedicated platform for performance and control that's designed to grow with you. Twenty-four voices of polyphony, built-in effects, and 580 factory presets with 2048 slots for saving your own creations provide a deep well of musical possibilities to explore right out of the box, while the powerful engine, expanded software ecosystem, and premium build ensure a lifetime of sonic exploration. For MPE mastery without limits, look to the Osmose 61 from Expressive E.
OSMOSE 61 FEATURES
61-key MPE keyboard synthesizer and controller
3D keybed provides deep expressive control
Gestural controls include press, pitch bend, vibrato, aftertouch, pressure glide, and note off control
Expressive arpeggiator for nuanced sequence performance
EaganMatrix sound engine by Haken Audio enables vast sound design options with physical modeling, FM, subtractive, and more
24 voices of polyphony
Built-in effects processing
Intuitive interface with color LCD screen, 6 encoders, pitch and mod sliders, and octave & preset buttons
Expanded ecosystem of sounds and synths made specifically for Osmose by Expressive E and third-party partnerships for limitless sound exploration
MIDI input, output, and thru
USB type B connectivity for direct DAW control
2x continuous pedal inputs for sustain or parameter control
Balanced audio outputs for professional sound on stage and in the studio"
