Roland Jupiter-4: 8 Famous Songs You Know Instantly

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Roland Jupiter-4 famous songs and riffs played on the original vintage synth. Hear 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs recreated on a real Roland Jupiter-4 — no plug-ins, just the real thing.

Where the original records used layered Jupiter-4 parts, those layers are recreated here in the same spirit on the real synth.

Featured songs in this video:
The Human League – Open Your Heart
The Cars – Shake It Up
Depeche Mode – Photographic
Simple Minds – Love Song / Themes for Great Cities
Thomas Dolby – Windpower
Spandau Ballet – To Cut a Long Story Short
Styx – Too Much Time on My Hands
John Foxx – Europe After the Rain

Jupiter-4 programmed by Paul Soulsby
Mixed by Alex Hargreaves

The aim here is simple: let you hear what the Jupiter-4 really sounds like on classic records, while also giving you a clear view of the keyboard, performance and sound settings as each part is played.

Everything in this video is played on the actual Roland Jupiter-4 — one of the most distinctive vintage analogue synths of the early 80s, known for its raw tone, punchy filter, unique arpeggiator and unmistakable character.

No talking, no software emulations, no plug-ins — just famous Jupiter-4 parts played properly on the real thing."

New Kodamo Mask1EX MK2 Bitmask Synthesizer ~ Jade Vine Limited Edition

video upload by Kodamo

"The Mask1EX desktop synthesizer is back, with new looks and new features! Mask1EX MK2 offers 14-voice polyphony with two Bitmask oscillators for each voice - Bitmask Synthesis is exclusive to all Kodamo's Mask synthesizers, it produces a wide range of unique tones by using a single number as parameter. Mask1EX MK2 also has built-in effects, a looper, an arpeggiator and much more."



"It is back, with a totally new design, more powerful than ever! The Mask1EX is a desktop synthesizer that you can use with your keyboard, DAW, sequencer or any other gear with MIDI. Like other Mask synths, it is based on our exclusive Bitmask synthesis technology which generates up to 512 different waveforms for oscillators. It offers 14-voice polyphony with two Bitmask oscillators per voice and 2x2 parts of multi-timbrality (two parts of single or dual layered voices). Each part comes with stereo effects to make the sound warm and rich, plus a master effect with delays and reverbs. Like the Mask1 keyboard, the Mask1EX MK2 offers an incredible playing experience with its dynamic articulation system. Try the slurred, poly-mono and hybrid modes, they add a new dimension to keyboard playing, changing how the sound behaves as you play legato, staccato, neighbor notes or wider intervals.

Mask1EX MK2 is powered by USB-C and is extremely efficient with 1.5W of power consumption, which makes it easy to power by a battery, laptop or smartphone. USB supports class-compliant Audio and MIDI. We also included good old DIN MIDI ports for compatibility.

Mask1EX MK2 offers high-end features at a fair price, with balanced stereo outputs, 200 memory slots for your own sounds, 377 factory presets, full CC mapping of all synthesis parameters, customizable velocity and aftertouch curves, and a lot more.

Inspiration does not wait, so we optimized the Mask1EX MK2 to be extremely quick at startup, it starts in 0.5 seconds. Press ON and play! And it remembers the last sounds you used.

This Jade Vine limited edition gets you a stylish turquoise steel enclosure and a colorful front panel.

Your unit is fully assembled by hand in France, except for surface-mount electronics.

What's in the Box:
Mask1EX MK2 synthesizer

Printed quick start guide (refer to MASK1's user manual for detailed operation)
USB Power supply with EU, UK, US/CA/JP and AU/NZ plugs. If you have no matching plug for your country, you have to use your own power source. Any phone charger or device with USB port will work.

USB-A to USB-C cable"

How's the Serenity?

video upload by cirtcele

"Quad reverse sigmoid chaos module with CV inputs, sync controls and mixed outputs
https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod...

single 1U version - https://www.nonlinearcircuits.com/mod..."

"This module is a set of 4 reverse sigmoid chaos circuits, running at different frequencies, there are pots to feed each section into another and influence, sync – sort of, the action. There are also CV inputs for each section which affect the reset or crossover timing, for the faster ones the results are obvious. For the slower ones, give it a few hours.

The reverse sigmoid circuits are similar in concept to the mackey-glass based design used in the NLC Frisson, but are greatly simplified to a bare minimum of parts. Simply an integrator, two all pass filters and a nonlinear stage with two feedback paths. The nice thing about them is you can use any capacitors you like, so long as all three are the same, and the circuit will work with no other mods required. The sections in this module use 1uF, 10uF, 2x 1000uF in series (so 500uF) and 2x 2200uF in series (so 1100uF).

They work quite differently to the Sloth chaos circuits, with a number of ripples or rolls between each attractor, also the three outputs track each other, the faster ones are delayed by a few seconds, the slower ones by minutes. The intent of having 4 different circuits running together with pots to get them to influence each other is to have a module that can create longer tracks with many different but related musical events happening and, of course, weird delayed CV effects. Think of a band where the members all do their own thing but every now and then the sounds and patterns connect and achieve structure, which slowly scatters and reforms in new ways.

Feel free to change the 1uF caps to a higher or lower value, similarly for the 10uF. Stack capacitors on top of each other to get 20uF, or use Tayda 22uF caps and stack them. See pictures on pg6 for info on which caps to change. Make sure the capacitors have at least a 25V rating or higher.

If you want to use larger values than 1000uF and 2200uF, make sure they will fit on the PCB and/or thru the panel holes (1000uF on PCB are 10mm diameter, 2200uF panel holes are 16.8mm)

There are also two difference rectifier circuits which output complex mixes of the individual chaos circuits."

1U REVERSE SIGMOID
DESCRIPTION/USAGE

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This module is a reverse sigmoid chaos circuit; it can be built to run as a fast or slow CV source, or even as an audio/noise source. This is a single version of the four chaos circuits in the NLC How’s the Serenity module.

The reverse sigmoid circuits are similar in concept to the mackey-glass based design used in the NLC Frisson, but are greatly simplified to a bare minimum of parts. Simply an integrator, two all pass filters and a nonlinear stage with two feedback paths.

The nice thing about this design is you can use any capacitors you like, so long as all three are the same the circuit will work with no other mods required. The capacitors are marked ‘C’ on the PCB, 1uF is a good mid-range value to install, but 10uF, 22uF are good too albeit much slower. Lower values than 100nF get you into audio rate territory. Make sure the capacitors have at least a 25V rating or higher.

This works quite differently to the Sloth chaos circuits, with a number of ripples or rolls between each attractor, also the three outputs track each other, the faster versions are delayed by a few seconds, the slower ones by minutes.

The Input expects a positive CV, negative going CVs won’t hurt but will have no effect. The CV signal feeds into the first all-pass filter stage via 10k and a diode, this is different to the method used on How’s the Serenity. On slower builds, using 10uF caps, the effect of the CV will be washed out to some extent. It will still have an effect but not as noticeably as on the faster versions.

Audio Rate Modulation on a Prophet 6 Analog Synth

video upload by The Worship Keys

Catch the full episode with Marcus Wiles:

EP #106: Prophet 6 Hardware Synth Rig with Marcus Wiles #prophet6 #worshipkeys

video upload by The Worship Keys

"This episode focuses on synthesizers with a deep dive on Marcus Wiles’ Sequential Prophet-6, while also thanking sponsor Aerospace Audio and highlighting their Arrow Pads app and Atmosphere Pads pedal features, sound packs, pricing, and routing ideas with Ableton. Marcus explains why he chose the Prophet-6, how its simplicity and poly mod section shaped his synth programming, and why hardware can feel more like an instrument. He demonstrates practical sound-design concepts that translate to any synth or Omni sphere, including using unison and stereo spread versus chorus, preparing patches for mono or stereo systems, shaping sounds with envelopes to turn a basic patch into bass, plucks, brass, and an 808-style sound, adding texture with audio-rate modulation and effects (including distortion after reverb), and using the Prophet-6 sequencer for writing inspiration. The episode ends with a call for viewers to submit their own key rigs and a teaser for the next episode on the Nord Stage 4."

WAEVE82 First Play

video upload by The 5th Volt

"This is my first time playing with the WAEVE82 wavetable synthesizer from tangible waves. Here in the VF mini package complete with full MIDI and audio connectivity and MultiFX module for lush reverbs, shimmers and a dozen other effects. I'll make more tutorial style videos over the next few weeks, but wanted to give you a taste of what it sounds like. Personally I think it sounds amazing, but you be the judge!

This module can be found at the tangible waves website:
https://tangiblewaves.com

All sounds recorded directly from the rack into my H6 recorder with minimal EQ and compression in Da Vinci Resolve."

Novation Launchkey Mini keyboard controller in the video.

Tangible Waves introduced the WAEVE82 back in December.

The Crow Hill Company Introduces the THE SH*T SYNTH

The Sh*t Synth - Walkthrough video upload by CROW HILL XTRAS

Press release follows:


The Crow Hill Company turns to extensive and rare collection to turn out THE SH*T SYNTH as compendium of 48 circuit-, wave- and sample-bent instruments

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to turn to its own extensive and rare collection of hardware to turn out THE SH*T SYNTH — available as a compendium of 48 circuit-, wave- and sample-bent instruments inspired by some of the Edinburgh-based enterprise’s eclectic musical favourites (spanning the likes of Aphex Twin, Boards Of Canada, Joe Maus, Jon Brion, Laurie Spiegel, Radiohead, Throbbing Gristle, and Yazoo) to create something that they collectively ask: is it just shit or ‘the shit’? — as of April 7…

Whatever way anyone chooses to read into the titling of THE SH*T SYNTH as the latest entry into The Crow Hill’s ongoing ORIGINS series of sample-based virtual instrument plug-ins, one thing is for sure: it readily represents a broad selection of three categories of 16 workhorse instruments each, effectively wrapped up into a single plug-in designed to bring a cohesive approach to making music more edgy, lo-fi, retro, and — swimming against the technological tide of so-called progress — decidedly AI (Artificial Intelligence) slop-free. From pianos to strings, plucks, beeps, bass, and pads, the compendium that is THE SH*T SYNTH has been lovingly sculpted by the Edinburgh-based enterprise’s media composer and ‘samplist-in-residence’ Christian Henson to take the hassle out of making existing sounds less refined, catering to those looking for an entirely new bank of Mellotron-style sounds as well as synths that have been long forgotten — for good reason, too!

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'SIEGFRIED' | VC RES EQ + VBR | Serge Modular | Episode 11

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The VC RES EQ is big, very big and the VBR (Variable Bandwidth Filter) makes it even bigger. But even then, it's not a combo that would appeal to the 'mainstream' eurorack audience. The 4U version joins both modules under one panel and is called 'SIEGFRIED', inspired by Wagner's dragonslayer in the classic Ring des Nibelungen epic 15 hour opera which ends in Ragnarok - the Apocalyptic end of the Gods. Now that's a much better setting! We need mist, heroes, dragons, Gods and something close to Mount Doom. Tolkien didn't like Wagner's work at all, in fact, he hated it. With this eurorack combo you can now create your own adventure, keep the ring for yourself and throw Frodo into Mount Doom.

This is one of my favorite videos so far and I just LOVE the sound of the VC RES EQ. The VBR is added to tame the harsh sounds that often come from the 'pet dragon', but if you play it with your fingertips, prepare for myths and legends.

As always, this video is not sponsored, but I am enjoying a small 'artist discount' from Random*Source because I make videos like this. Dear Serge, if you're watching this, THANK YOU for being Serge and thank you Random*Source for keeping the legend vibrant, alive and kicking."

Polymoog Keyboard, super looks n/w SN 1401

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"Really nice-looking Polymoog Keyboard (280A, Gary Numan Vox Humana type, serial number 1401) - but not working. The lights come on, but it seems like there's no-one at home.

Very much worth having serviced, because of its excellent cosmetic condition, and because of those iconic sounds and the wonderfully playable keyboard. Photos now done - you can see it hasn't had a lot of use, by the lack of wear on the numbers (even 1: Vox Humana) and because it is still a bit grubby - check the inner bits of the keys which could do with cleaning when it is serviced.

btw it's not every day you see a Polymoog's bottom.... Packing at VEMIA 36GBP."

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Oberheim Perf/x Drummer Interactive Drum Pattern Sequencer w/ Original Box

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"The Oberheim Drummer (Perf/x series)

Tabletop interactive MIDI drum pattern sequencer that generates realistic drum patterns in real-time! It contains no internal sounds, but functions as a "brain" to control external drum machines or samplers via MIDI, often used to create varied - non-repetitive, human-like, or complex percussion. A fun little box for sure.

Includes original box and power supply!"

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Analog oscillators hit different: exploring the SED-CSM and QSQ

video upload by SynthDad

"I dive deep into the raw sounds and harmonic richness of the SED-CSM, a complete analog synth voice from Rides in the Storm. With its dual oscillators, sub-octave generator, ring modulator, and a dedicated noise source, this module provides a massive foundation for everything from earth-shaking bass to evolving drones.
SED-CSM has two LFOs which can go into audio-rate, reaching up to 6.6 kHz and a VCF equipped with a dedicated overdrive switch. The SED-CSM offers endless possibilities for aggressive textures and squelchy, acid-inspired leads.
Complementing this is the QSQ; an 8-channel performance sequencer and MIDI-to-CV interface that serves as the brain of the operation. I show how the QSQ’s 16 analog-style rotary encoders allow for intuitive, hands-on melodic creation. Leveraging features like Euclidean rhythms, per-step probability, and integrated LFO/envelope generation, the QSQ compliments SED-CSM’s raw oscillators.

Timeline:
00:00 Sound demo
00:48 Overview of SED-CSM
04:50 Making a gritty bassline
08:11 Dub-techno chords
10:56 Doombient drones
16:46 Percussive sounds and hihats
17:56 Use LFOs to add hihat ratchets
19:23 Metallic tones and wavefolding
24:41 QSQ sequencer overview
25:34 Adding probability to notes
29:34 Using a sequencer for modulation
30:48 Adjusting a track's playback speed
31:28 MODulation amount
32:23 Using nudge to vary melodies
33:37 QSQ as a MIDI to CV converter
35:22 Mapping velocity from keyboard
36:34 QSQ is a MIDI recorder
38:48 Wrapping up"

A Guide to Synthesizer Filters (and how to use them to make music)

video upload by The Unperson

"In today's guide to synthesizer filters I break down filters and show how you can use them to make music. Whether you’re working with eurorack, hardware, software, analog, or digital synths, this guide should help you further understand filters.

We start with the basics, looking at what filters do and how low pass, high pass, and band pass filters shape sound. From there, I move into modulation, showing how to use envelopes and LFOs to add movement, rhythm, and expression to your patches.

I also cover filter self oscillation and how filters can become sound sources in their own right. Towards the end, we get into more advanced techniques like filter banks and stereo filtering to create wider, more complex sounds and mixes.

If you’re into synthesis, sound design, or electronic music production, this will give you techniques you can immediately apply to your own tracks.

Topics covered include synthesizer filters, eurorack and modular synthesis, sound design, envelopes, LFO modulation, filter self oscillation, filter banks, stereo filters, and electronic music production.

Perfect for fans of synthesis, sound design, eurorack, modular systems, and electronic music production.

#filter #synth #eurorack #synthesizer #electronicmusic

CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - Basics
3:22 - Envelopes
6:59 - LFO's
10:27 - Self-Oscillation
16:02 - Fliter Bank
20:24 - Smile Pass
24:23 - Outro"

New module! Dual Retro Vco

video upload by Radical Frequencies Modular

"Listen the new Radical Frequencies Dual Retro VCO playing an arpeggio , showing all waveforms and making Pulse with modulation and Hard Sync between the vcos . It goes through the RF Mixer and then to Diode Dream Vcf as it suits this oscillator perfectly! #eurorack #modularsynth #radicalfrequenciesmodular #dualretrovco #drvco #diodedreamvcf #analogsynth"

"Handmade Dual VCO of discrete core capable of internal FM cross modulations - Hard sync and Ring Modulator

• Analog discrete saw core oscillators with Saw, Pulse, Triangle and Ring Modulation wave outputs.The sound is warm and fat, emphasizing odd harmonics for this big retro sound. My purpose here is to approach the sound of classic synths from 70s, that we all loved.
• The SAW wave produces rich bass frequencies, sweet mids and smooth highs but overall, it is still well balanced across the full frequency range. The Triangle wave is almost perfect in shape with no buzzy hum sound. The pulse wave can produce that chorus-like phasing effect, when using an LFO to modulate the PWM input and does so in a very unique way, as it changes the phase of the signal as well.
• Two identical VCOs : VCO ALPHA and VCO BETA, with the ability of hard sync as each VCO syncs internally with the other. Using the attenuator knob for SYNC, you can go from zero to soft sync(11-12 o’clock) to hard sync when the knob is fully CW. For syncing you just need to turn CW, the sync knob of the VCO you want to be the slave. Don’t open both the sync knobs at the same time unless you want to make some weird sounds.
• There are external sync inputs for each VCO as well. External oscillators can be used as masters, just feed the output of the oscillator of your preference, into the sync input or either ALPHA or BETA. Just remember to feed a saw or a square wave, into the SYNC input. This is very important in order to sync the oscillator. A ramp wave it will not sync at all! (The RF DPVCO for example is a ramp out VCO and if you want to use it as master you must invert the signal first.)
• Both ALPHA and BETA track 5 octaves accurately, tempco resistors are attached to the tuning ICs CA3046 on both VCOs.
Separate voltage regulators for each oscillator can achieve the best sounding results without drift or bleed pitch, between VCOs.
• Both VCOs go from a relative fast LFO range with the coarse tuning knob fully CCW, up to high frequency oscillation.
• Octave Switches of 3 positions: 1 octave down - , zero , 1 octave up +, are available and make patching, fast and intuitive.
• There are internal normalisations for exponential as well as linear FM and both have independent EXP FM and LIN FM, attenuators.
• You can select the wave for the internal FM buss via the front panel switches .Options are Triangle and SAW. The internal FM wave, is independent per VCO as well.
• There are also internal normalisations for PWM, where each VCO modulates the pulse width, of the other and both use the triangle waveform.
• There is a PW offset, per VCO - negative phase pulse width at CCW to + positive phase at CW and 50-50 duty cycle square wave, in the middle of the knob.
• Ring Modulation section is a separate feature where X and Y inputs are internally connected with the VCOs as well. It has 2 inputs, X and Ψ and one out, RM. The inputs are internally connected to the internal FM buss switch of triangle - saw selector.
VCO ALPHA is internally connected into Ψ input and VCO BETA, into X input. You can feed the RM inputs any wave you desire from other VCOs as well .
• An external patch cable breaks the normalisation of all internal connections, via input jacks. (EXP FM, LIN FM, PWM, SYNC, X Ψ)

• Important note about tuning : The vcos need at least 30 minutes warm up before using it for good tracking. Also when you have to tune the vcos it’s better the octave switches to be in the middle position and all the fm and sync knobs must be closed (CCW)

• Large range of sounds with countless sweet spots - ultra stable tuning for FM sounds by using the FM and SYNC knobs simultaneously - fat basses, classic leads and drones. Feed the DRVCO into a good filter and you will enjoy it as it was meant to be! The VCF that I suggest is the RF Diode Dream VCF as it is a ladder filter and suits it perfectly! Of course any other filter of your taste can be used with great results."

Computone Lyricon II Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) Analog Synthesizer

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"The Computone Lyricon II is a vintage electronic wind synthesizer developed in the 1970s that allows musicians to control synthesizer sounds using breath and fingerings similar to a saxophone. It converts breath pressure and key movements into electronic signals that shape pitch, volume, and expression.

Unlike earlier versions, the Lyricon II includes a built in analog synthesizer so it can generate sounds on its own. It is considered one of the earliest and most influential wind controllers, helping inspire later instruments like the Akai EWI!

Please note: it will require a replacement reed to be fully playable. Replacement reeds are available and commonly replaced as part of normal maintenance on Lyricon instruments.

This particular unit was recently serviced in house and received a clean bill of health. The instrument is functioning as intended and ready for use. Includes original carrying case and appropriate cables as shown."

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TAL Introduces TAL-J8X - Roland JX-8P Based Soft Synth

video upload by TAL Software

"This video shows some original JX-8P factory sounds. It compares the plug-in with the hardware device (revision 2 / OS v3.1). For the test, we imported the factory presets with sysex. A MIDI sequence is played alternately between the plugin and the hardware. Sometimes it clicks when the output switches and…

The demo was recorded in one take without any modifications or cuts. Don't expect identical results. DCO, LFO, and Chorus phases are freely running on both devices. The cutoff frequencies vary slightly for each voice."

5 things to like about TAL-J8X

video upload by Solidtrax and TAL Software

"For more info about TAL-J8X, point your browser here: https://tal-software.com/products/tal...
For more info about sounds I’ve made for other TAL products, please visit: https://www.solidtrax.nl/shop

My soundbank for TAL-J8X is still in the works…"

0:00 Intro
0:24 1. The Oscillator Section.
03:20 2. The Filter Section.
05:28 3. The Modulation Options.
09:20 4. Individual Voice Tuning.
10:36 5. The Effects.

"TAL-J8X is an instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of the analog 80's synthesizer with additional features that add a fresh touch to this synth.

Emulation of the 80's hardware synthesizer (rev 2 / OS 3.1).
Modern filter mode that allows self-oscillation.
Create and play chords.
Arpeggiator with different modes.
High Quality EQ, Delay and Reverb FX.
Aftertouch and MPE support.
Microtuning support (tun file import and MTS Client).
Original factory banks included.
More than 600 presets by Electric Himalaya, Saif Sameer, Sound Author, Empty Vessel, VIC-20, TAL, Heat Audio, FMR and others.
Individual tuning for every voice converts the synths DCO into a VCO.
Reads Sysex files and Sysex MIDI from the hardware device (tone data from JX-8P, JX-10, MKS-70).
Can also control a hardware device. If enabled, it sends Sysex through the plug-in MIDI output (only possible when supported by the DAW)."

Exploring unique FX with synthesisers, modular & more // TRAILS from Poly Effects [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for an exploration of TRAILS as part of our Pedals & Patches series of videos, exploring pedal FX with modular gear, synthesizers, around the studio and with some other instruments too. Pedals aren't just for guitarists, so lets get creative with them!

Trails offers 7 FX that make your sounds sustain and grow, there's resonators (think Rings) with sympathetic strings, bell like chord generation, live and frozen buffer granular processing, a unique distortion like nothing I've used before, micro loopers, pitch shifting delays, vinyl record emulating delays and more!"

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Dawless Techno with Jaw Harp & PVC Pipes | Circuit Tracks + Rhythm

video upload by Underground Modulation

"🔥 Experimental Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Custom Samples (Jaw Harp & PVC Pipes)

In this video I perform an experimental techno groovebox jam using unique custom samples like jaw harp and PVC pipe sounds, blended into a driving electronic groove.

This track is created using a fully dawless setup with two powerful grooveboxes:
🎛 Novation Circuit Tracks
🥁 Novation Circuit Rhythm

Both grooveboxes handle rhythmic and melodic elements, working together to create a layered and evolving experimental techno sound. The use of jaw harp and PVC pipe samples adds an organic, unusual texture that pushes this jam beyond traditional techno.

Everything is performed live in a DAWLESS workflow, with all sequencing done directly on the Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm.
Final mastering was completed in Ableton Live to enhance clarity, punch, and overall balance.

If you enjoy:
Experimental techno
Dawless groovebox jams
Custom sample sound design
Hardware electronic music
Unique / unconventional instruments in techno"

Analog VS Digital - Elektron Syntakt Sound Pack Demo by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available Here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/product/analo...

IDM & AVANT-GARDE SOUND DESIGN — RAW ANALOG FORCE VS DIGITAL PRECISION

Analog vs Digital by A Force Truly Evil is a hybrid sound pack for Elektron Syntakt featuring 128 patches and 31 demo patterns.

Created as a tribute to IDM, this pack blends the spirit of classic artists with contemporary experimental electronic music.

Built around the contrast between classic IDM and forward-thinking electronic sound, it is designed for IDM, drone, experimental electronica and ambient music, with a strong focus on minimalist and modern electronic styles.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Analog vs Digital is built around the hybrid nature of the Elektron Syntakt, combining analog and digital synthesis while exploring the contrast between classic IDM and contemporary electronica.

This pack comes from a place of pure love for IDM. Its sound palette draws inspiration from different corners of the genre:

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Famous Yamaha DX7 Sounds & The Songs That Made Them Iconic

video upload by RetroSound

"🎹 The Yamaha DX7 is one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time—and the sound of the entire 1980s. In this video, we break down the most famous DX7 presets like E. Piano 1, Marimba, and Bass, and the legendary songs that made them unforgettable, from Toto to The Police. If you want to know why the DX7 changed music forever and why its sounds are still everywhere today, this video is for you. The Yamaha DX7 shaped the sound of the 80s like no other synthesizer. These sounds defined pop, rock, R&B, and film music.

The DX7 song list:
0:06 Dire Straits
0:22 The Police
0:36 The Commodores
0:50 Bryan Adams
1:05 Chaka Khan
1:20 Toto
1:33 Kenny Loggins
1:42 H. Faltermeyer
1:55 Chris Rea
2:06 Dirk Michaelis

(c)2007-26 by RetroSound
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ELEKTRON DIGITONE MKII FM SYNTHESIZER SEQUENCER GROOVEBOX

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A pre-owned Elektron Digitone MKII in excellent condition. It comes with all original packaging and accessories.

Manufacturer's description
Step into a new realm of sound with the Digitone II, an evolution of Elektron’s original FM synthesiser, now offering expanded polyphony and enhanced creative control. With 16 tracks (versus the original’s 8) and a flexible 16-voice polyphony, you can unleash complex soundscapes across synth or MIDI tracks. Digitone II introduces four selectable synth machines (Wavetone, Swarmer, FM Tone, and FM Drum) and six dynamic filter machines, providing far more sonic variety than its predecessor. The improved 128-step sequencer, along with Euclidean sequencing and advanced modulation options, invites you to explore limitless creative possibilities. Packed with powerful effects, deeper sound-shaping tools, and a modular workflow.

Expanded Polyphony and Synth Machines:
While the original Digitone offered 8 voices and 4 synth tracks, the Digitone II doubles the polyphony to 16 voices and expands the tracks to 16, allowing for far more layered compositions. In addition, the four new synthesis machines (Wavetone, Swarmer, FM Tone, FM Drum) go beyond standard FM synthesis, offering greater creative potential for crafting rich melodic, rhythmic, and percussive sounds.

Enhanced Sequencing and Performance Features:
Digitone II features a 128-step sequencer—twice the length of the original Digitone's—enabling more complex patterns and compositions. The addition of Euclidean mode per track offers a fresh approach to sequencing, making it easier to generate evolving rhythms. With individual pattern length, time scale multipliers, and enhanced trig conditions, the Digitone II’s sequencing features are a leap forward from the original, giving you deeper control over your compositions.

Advanced Modulation and Effects:
The Digitone II builds on its predecessor’s modulation and effects capabilities, with three assignable LFOs per voice (up from two in the original) and added effects like digital overdrive, bit reduction, and sample rate reduction per voice. The inclusion of master effects like the stereo compressor and overdrive means you can fine-tune your final mix, while send effects like Saturator Delay and Supervoid Reverb add depth and dimension to your sounds."

SEQUENTIAL TRIGON-6 POLYPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTH (DESKTOP)

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A pre-owned Sequential Trigon-6 in very good condition. It comes with original packaging and power cable

Manufacturer's description
Experience the Power of Three Oscillators and a Ladder Filter with the Trigon-6 Module

The Sequential Trigon-6 desktop module delivers the same massive sound and hands-on sonic control as the Trigon-6 Keyboard. It features the same pure analog signal path with discrete oscillators and filters, and the same high-quality digital effects. It also has the same intuitive layout with full-sized knobs and switches that make it quick and easy to shape new sounds.

The Trigon-6 module sounds huge — just like the keyboard, because it is the same six voice polyphonic instrument, just in a smaller form factor. And if you want even more polyphony, you can use the poly chain feature to link any two Trigon-6s for a stunning twelve-voice synth!

A Sound That is Bold and Familiar

The Trigon-6 is Sequential’s polyphonic take on the classic, thick and creamy, 3-oscillator-plus-ladder-filter analog sound that defined the dawn of the synth era. It’s a sound that bridges genres and styles — now refined and redefined with Sequential’s own modern imprint.

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