Serviced ARP Omni 2 Synthesizer with Synthchaser MIDI, LED Sliders & Road Case

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"Here's a nice, restored ARP Omni 2... with MIDI!! This synthesizer has just been fully serviced by Synthchaser, the United States' top ARP specialist - recapped, new key bushings, new LED sliders, clean, fully functional, calibrated, in tune and sounding great. And best of all, this has been fitted with the Synthchaser MIDI Adapter! This keyboard is the sound of Joy Division and is all over The Cars' "Moving In Stereo", and many other late 70's/early 80's albums. It produces the lush Solina/String Ensemble sounds plus has a polyphonic synthesizer section with a voltage controlled filter, LFO, and ADSR, and a dedicated bass synthesizer section.

Excellent condition, with some marks on the right leather side panel. Includes a road case that needs new foam and to be aired out as it smells musty. See photos for condition. This synth was serviced by Synthchaser (the top ARP specialist) in February 2026. Work done included:

Synthchaser MIDI Adapter - Supports MIDI IN and THRU (only an "IN" jack has been fitted on this synthesizer). Configurable MIDI channel and starting key on your MIDI controller.

Synthchaser Precision LED slider upgrade. All 15 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision LED illuminated sliders (purple color--think Prince!). The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement.

Power supply rebuilt - All tantalum and electrolytic capacitors in the power supply have been replaced, and high quality, high temperature 105 deg C capacitors have been used for the power supply filter capacitors.

All tantalum capacitors replaced - The tantalum capacitors in ARP synths are ticking time bombs. All of the over 100 tantalum capacitors in this synth, including the power supply and filter submodule, have been replaced with electrolytics to help provide stable operation for years to come.

Synthchaser 4075 Filter Enhancement Kit Installed - The ARP Omni uses the same 4075 filter submodule found in the Odyssey, Quadra, Avatar, and Pro DGX. This has been recapped, and enhanced to provide superior frequency response.

Keyboard rebuild - New key bushings installed, buss bar & key contacts cleaned and adjusted, keybed leveled, keys cleaned

Oscilloscope calibration - Fully calibrated to factory spec using oscilloscope and frequency counter."

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KORG Berlin Phase 8 | Acoustic Synthesis from First Touch to Full Jam

video upload by Noisegate

"We head to the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio for our first hands-on look at the KORG Berlin Phase 8, one of the most unusual instruments to land on the Noisegate desk in years.
Phase 8 is built around eight electromechanical voices, each physically striking a steel resonator or tine. Instead of traditional oscillators, sound is generated through real vibrating materials, then shaped with envelopes, modulation, sequencing, and analogue wavefolding. The result feels closer to playing a physical instrument than programming a synth.

In this video, we explore:
– How Phase 8 produces sound
– Sequencing, pluck, shift and performance controls
– Acoustic interaction using everyday objects
– Processing Phase 8 with external effects
– Integrating Phase 8 into a wider live jam setup

CHAPTERS:
0:39 – Why Phase 8 Is Different
1:04 – What Is Acoustic Synthesis?
1:40 – Touch, Feedback & Physical Interaction
2:13 – Tuning, Scales & Resonators Explained
2:32 – Playing Phase 8 Like a Synth
2:41 – Per-Voice Envelopes & Velocity
3:11 – Air Slider & Raw Pickup Sound
3:35 – Shift & Pluck Performance Controls
4:27 – Sequencer Overview & Storage
4:56 – Playing a Recorded Sequence
5:06 – Step Recording & Polyrhythms
6:21 – Interacting with the Tines Physically
6:30 – Using Objects to Change the Sound
7:50 – Light vs Heavy Materials on the Tines
8:26 – Percussive & Prepared-Style Sounds
9:47 – Modulation & Tonal Experimentation
9:56 – Processing Phase 8 with External Effects
10:14 – Finding Sweet Spots with FX
10:27 – Connectivity: MIDI, USB-C, CV & Sync
10:58 – Hybrid Setup with OP-XY
11:24 – Live Jam Begins
14:29 – Reflections on Exploration & Sweet Spots
15:31 – Why Phase 8 Rewards Time & Touch
15:36 – Trying Phase 8 at MESS
16:04 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

We also look at how Phase 8 plays with other gear, including Teenage Engineering OP-XY and outboard effects, and why finding the “sweet spot” is such a big part of the experience."

MICROFREAK & PIGMENTS 7 DEMO

video upload by elz production

"Microfreak:
We can think of many reasons to freak over the MicroFreak. Yes, it is small, but it does offer some of the most unique sounds we’ve heard when it comes to budget synths.

If you’re new to the synth world, you really can’t go wrong with this instrument and it’s a great option with which to learn your skills. It’s well-built, comes with plenty of sound options, and the interface is intuitive.

Synths are evolving and growing in power every year. While some of us might love the crispness of an analog synth, as well as their bulky size, we still love the fact that you can have a powerful synth that can fit in a traveling case.

It makes us wonder about what the future holds for Arturia and the budget synth market in general.

Pigments 7:
Arturia have done it again. Pigments has grown in terms of features and become leaner and meaner under the hood, with those CPU and workflow improvements. It retains its place at the top table of software synthesizers, sitting alongside the likes of Omnisphere, Absynth 6 and UVI’s Falcon.

For the MPE enthusiasts amongst you, Pigments further cements its place as a showcase instrument for such endeavours. Pair it up with an Osmose, Rise or even Arturia’s own PolyBrute 12, and Pigments 7 becomes next-level superb.

If I had one quibble, it would be the lack of day-one support for AstroLab. They always seem to be playing catch-up, which will leave AstroLab owners slightly frustrated that they can’t take advantage of these new sounds straight away."

RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Analog String Machines from the 70s and 80s

video upload by RetroSound

"Step inside RetroSound Studio for an in-depth studio tour focused on classic analog string machines from the golden era of the 70s and 80s.

In this video, I showcase my collection of vintage string synthesizers, legendary analog ensemble keyboards that shaped the sound of disco, prog rock, synth-pop, ambient, and early electronic music. These iconic instruments are known for their lush chorus effects, warm analog tone, and unmistakable vintage character.

From rare string machines to well-loved classics, this studio tour is a deep dive into the history, sound, and vibe of analog synth technology that continues to inspire modern music production today.

Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, producer, collector, or just love retro sounds, this tour of RetroSound Studio highlights why analog string machines remain timeless.

Stringmachine list:
0:07 Logan String Melody 2
1:30 Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus Mk2
4:38 Crumar Performer B
7:53 Korg EPS-1
10:03 ARP Quadra
13:50 Rmif Opus
15:29 Elektronika EM-26

The analog string machine playlist:"



Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Waldorf Protein Synth | Pure Patches & Ambient Textures (HQ Audio, No Talking)@WaldorfMusicChannel

video upload by DKS SYNTH LAB

"Welcome to DKS Synth Lab! In this video, we discover the sounds of the Waldorf Protein Synth. In this sounds only session, we explore the power of the Waldorf synthesis engine through ambient patches, granular textures, and crystal-clear digital timbres..

If you're passionate about synthesizers, audio hardware, and synthesis techniques, subscribe to the channel and activate the bell icon to never miss future videos."

0:00 Intro
0:09 Mirrors
1:32 P-Bass
2:06 Massive
3:29 Choir Choir
4:13 Spinett
4:43 BellKey
5:20 At Play
5:57 Sweet Sugar
6:44 Evolution
7:10 VHS
7:46 Beta
8:31 Chorossal
9:18 Unitor
10:00 Sat Bass
10:41 Deep Breath
11:34 Void A
11:59 80s Lead Pad
12:53 90s Sweep

Korg Kronos - "Yoga" Soundset 64 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"We are glad to introduce our first chapter of soundsets for Korg's Flagship synth - Kronos!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-krono...

Our chief Nick Klimenko running his downtempo project Chronos for about 2 decades so it was a matter of time to get Kronos for sounds in Chronos :)

In comparsion with modern Yamaha's & Roland's - Kronos really feels, build & sounds like a flagship. There are several synth & audio engines inside, legendary PolySix, MS-20 & Wavestation models, KARMA 2.0, intuitive engine and great fx.

Introducing 'Planetarium' soundset with 64 organic & cosmic sounds :

Deep Drones
Evolving Pads
Lush Strings
Unusual Keys
Wave Sequences
Sweeps & Uplifters

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

All instructions to load soundset via dongle & editor are inside.
Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Kronos & 'Planetarium' soundset!"

Korg Kronos - 128 Custom Atmospheric Sounds

video upload by LFOstore

"We are glad to introduce our bundle soundset for Korg's Flagship synth - Kronos!

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-krono...

Our chief Nick Klimenko running his downtempo project Chronos for about 2 decades so it was a matter of time to get Kronos for sounds in Chronos :)

In comparsion with modern Yamaha's & Roland's - Kronos really feels, build & sounds like a flagship.

There are several synth & audio engines inside, legendary PolySix, MS-20 & Wavestation
models, KARMA 2.0, intuitive engine and great fx.

Introducing "Atmospheric Bundle" soundset with 128 organic & atmospheric sounds :

Deep Drones
Evolving Pads
Lush Strings
Unusual Keys
Wave Sequences
Sweeps & Uplifters

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

All instructions to load soundset via dongle & editor are inside.

Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Kronos & "Atmospheric Bundle" soundset!"

Manatee Synth Tutorial 2 - Generator, Sub-oscillator, Play modes

video upload by Fred's Lab

"Welcome to the second Manatee tutorial!

In this video, we will talk about the Fred's Lab Manatee sound sources!
You will learn how to build up the raw timbre for your custom sounds.

Covered are the fundamentals and the extra parameters of the spectral generator and maker, the sub-oscillator and the various available play modes for a part. The glide, tremolo and vibrato functions are also demonstrated.

Background music: 'Eletrosamba' by Quincas Moreira - YouTube Audio Library"

Manatee Synth Tutorials

Vintage Korg Lambda ES-50 48 Key Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 234587

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via this eBay listing

"***has some issues. Please read fully before purchasing.

I'll start by saying the ENSEMBLE section of this synth sounds incredible and works 100%. The ENSEMBLE section is where the Brass, Strings, Chorus (think synth choir, not a chorus effect), and organ sounds are found. These are the bread and butter of this synth. Huge, fat sounds found in this section, and they all work excellently.

The PERCUSSION section is where the more "transient" sounds are found and they all work on each of the 4 settings (Electric Piano, Clavi, Piano and Harmonics). However, the "B" key in each octave either doesn't sound at all, or just makes a faint sound that is not at all like the others. The "TREMOLO" effect in the PERCUSSION section does not work at all, and if you select it, it effectively mutes all the sounds in the percussion section.

The Chorus modulation on the stick is very very faint, and sometimes not really audible at all. The pitch bend however works flawlessly, and the spring to return it to center is in tact and working 100%. The "CHORUS/PHASE" effect buttons work but the effect sounds underwhelming, but it does work. I don't know enough about the architecture of this keyboard, but I'm assuming the CHORUS/PHASE effect buttons and the CHORUS PHASE control on the stick are related.

Everything else works like it should. And even with these "issues" named above, this is still a very functional synth with some killer sounds that just don't sound like anything else.

Fully polyphonic! ALL notes. Its wild.

Cosmetically it is in very nice condition. There is one light colored scratch down the left side of the wood case (pictured).

I have not made any attempt to service this keyboard. Therefore, this could be a simple contact cleaning for some of these issues to restore some, if not all of its original functionality."

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Roland JX-3P Analog 61-Key Synthesizer with PG-200 Programmer

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via this eBay listing

"The Roland JX-3P Analog 61-Key Synthesizer is a pro-grade keyboard synthesizer designed for music production and performance. With its classic analog sound and 61 synth keys, this Roland model offers a versatile range for creating unique and dynamic music. The included PG-200 programmer allows for even more advanced customization and control over your sounds, making it a valuable addition to any musician's arsenal. Ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike, the Roland JX-3P provides a high-quality and expressive playing experience for creating a wide variety of musical styles."

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Syntakt with Pulse 2 Synth Pop | Jamuary 2026 Day 24

video upload by Neo Golightly

"The monophonic Syntakt gets a polyphonic partner. Today more synth pop but in the future I think I will do a techno track with these two. The pulse is capable of a Moog style bass and on the other hand of a variety of pad sounds and leads. Old but gold!"

I Let My Modular Synth Design Its Own Utopia

video upload by Polarity Music Only and Polarity Music

"I just built a cool drone in the Grid again, with a ton of pads and a lead sound that randomly plays every now and then. There are also some random FX sounds, plus a little wind and rain machine. I tweaked the resonance on the wind filter a bit too. It kind of sounds like that low hum you hear in Deckard's apartment in Blade Runner. I thought it was pretty nice to add that in. You can download the patch for free, as always, and it's made in Bitwig 6, so you'll need that to use it. Have fun, and don’t forget to give me a like! Download: https://polarity.productions/dispenser/"

He's not saying it's UNDERRATED but it's...

video upload by AudioPilz

"Hey everybody! There are - at least - three strong contenders for the title “Worst Synth of all Time”: Akai Timbre Wolf, the obscure Red Sound Darkstar and today’s protagonist, M-Audio VENOM.

We are going to talk about how this 2011 instrument turned out to be one of the most epic failures in music tech history, why it is massively underrated and we will try to dial in sounds that are on par with and sometimes even better than those of synths further up the food chain.

I'm not saying it's UNDERRATED but it's...
MAudio VENOM"

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Overview M-Audio VENOM
02:00 History of the VENOM
02:23 Software Situation
02:43 Is it a Synth???
05:17 Is it a Groovebox???
05:57 Software Problems
06:14 Prices
06:29 Can we make it sound great?
06:50 Jam
07:25 Outro

UDO SUPER GEMINI BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS

video upload by elz production

"As the second synth in the 'Super' series, the Gemini represents a quantum leap in UDO's technology – building on the acclaimed rich sound pioneered by George Hearn and the Super 6. Adopting a true-stereo Binaural signal path with dual FPGAs and twin effects processors, Gemini will take you on an adventure of spectral dynamics, of glittering frequency and shattering subharmonics, of comfort and discord, expectations and surprises."

Make Noise Trio: 50 Combo Patches for Strega+0coast+0ctrl. No Talk Sound Demo. Live Jam/Performance

video upload by Anton Anru

"VOLTAGE IN SHADOW is a collection of 50 combo patches and patterns for a semi-modular system by Make Noise: 0-COAST + 0-CTRL + STREGA. It includes textures, basses, leads, drones, chords, percussion, and FXs.
💎 There is a wide range of timbres inside the pack: soft and bright, musical and experimental, harmonic and FX-like, cyclic and generative, slow and fast, analog- and digital-style, dry and atmospheric, clean and distorted.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/make...

🦠 This is one of the most complex works I’ve done. It required a lot of time and effort, but I also received huge pleasure and inspiration while working with such interesting and unique devices.
The patches turned out to be very fluid, dynamic, and non-static — largely due to the “alive” and sensitive nature of the synths. However, this also creates some difficulty when recreating the patches from images: even small changes in knob positions can affect the final result.

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SEQUENTIAL FOURM ♫ 75 Custom Sounds ► COMPLETE SYNTH COLLECTION

video upload by Synth Cloud

"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 COMPLETE SYNTH COLLECTION: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com

Sequential FOURM – Complete Synth Collection is a comprehensive and versatile patch bank designed to unlock the full sonic potential of the Sequential FOURM.
This soundset includes 75 carefully crafted presets, covering a wide palette of Leads, Basses, Pads, Plucks, Synths and FX, making it perfectly suited for Soul, Funk, Pop, Electronic music and many other modern and classic sch preset is optimized for musicality, expressiveness and instant usability, whether you are producing in the studio or performing live. From warm analog-inspired basses and funky leads to atmospheric pads and futuristic FX, this collection gives you a complete toolkit for professional productions.

The bank can be easily loaded via SysEx editors such as Bome SendSX (Windows) or compatible SysEx software for other platforms.

Preset Breakdown
75 Presets Total
39 Synths, Pads & FX
20 Leads
16 Basses

Synths, Pads & FX Highlights
Hard Synth, Simple Pluck, Reso Poly, Cosmic Poly, Vintage Horns, Bright Brass, Big Strings, OB-X Pad, Galaxy Pad, FM Pad, Crystals, Night Sky, Falling Stars, Outer Space, Digital Noise, Rotating Sphere, Repeater and many more.

Lead Highlights
Lost In Space, Fusion Lead, Jamiroquai Lead, Express Lead, Electro Lead, Cosmic Lead, Rock Machine, Nasty Lead, Sync Lead and other expressive solo sounds.

Bass Highlights
Phat Bass, Funky Bass, Precision Bass, Reso Bass, Deeper Underground, Thriller, Black or White, Prodigy and iconic groove-oriented bass patches.

Every preset is designed to sit well in a mix, respond naturally to playing dynamics and enhance your productions with character and depth."

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Roland S-1 - "Electric Motion" Soundbank

video upload by LFOstore

"ROLAND S-1 'Electric Motion' Soundbank 48 patterns

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

The ROLAND S-1 "Electric Motion" sound bank consists of 48 patterns, each containing a patch and sequence, designed to create synth, bass and sequencer lines, evolving tones, perfect for electronic music.

Soundbank Description

The 'Electric Motion' soundbank is an expansion for the ROLAND S-1 synthesizer.Presets are designed to inspire creativity and elevate compositions, offering ready-to-use sounds straight out of the box without the need for external effects or post-processing.

Detailed instructions are included, patterns are loaded from 2-01 to 4-16 (48 patterns)

Ready-to-Use: All sounds are provided as dry demos (no external effects or post-processing added to the demo tracks), allowing users to understand their raw potential within the ROLAND S-1 effects section.

Made by A.Kav"

NEW: 200 ALL-NEW MOOG MESSENGER ULTIMATE PATCHES, PLUS FREE PATCH PACK

video upload by ULTIMATE PATCHES

"Ultimate Patches has just released the all-new Moog Messenger Ultimate Patches: 200 high-quality presets with classic sounds spanning the 30s / 50s / 60s / 70s / 80s / 90s / 00s / 10s / 20s with polys, pads, leads, keys, basses, percussion and fx, and classic non-synth instruments including acoustic and electric guitars / basses, acoustic pianos, rhodes and wurlitzer electric pianos, B3 / Vox / Farfisa organs, clavinet, vibraphone, accordion, harmonica, various world / orchestral instruments, and many others.

The collection spans the genres of classic and modern pop & rock, cinematic, orchestral, hiphop, vaporwave, retrocade, country, latin, R&B, reggae, jazz, chiptune, reggaeton, country, dubstep, tech/deep/retro house, trance, modular, experimental, synthwave, retropop and more.

Pricing & Availability: Available now as an instant digital download at ultimatepatches.com starting at $19.99 per volume.

The Free 15 Patch Taster Pack is available now (no registration required): https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html"

Serge Modular Synth | Analog FM Drone

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Serge Modular Synth (Sample Pack)
Created entirely with the unique sonic character of Serge modular systems
https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

About this Pack
This updated sample pack is composed entirely with Serge Modular Synthesizers — systems known not for emulating instruments, but for redefining how sound is shaped.
Included are raw noise textures, slowly morphing drones, and intricate one-shots captured through extensive patching with Random*Source Eurorack modules and classic Paperface 50 series panels.
Each sound reflects the chaotic elegance of analog voltages in motion. You’ll hear modulations that escape grid-bound sequencing, and timbral behaviors that emerge from complex feedback, slewing, and intermodulation — the kind of detail digital systems rarely capture convincingly.

Why Serge Matters
Serge Modular was designed in the 1970s by Serge Tcherepnin. It was created as an open-ended tool for sonic experimentation. Influenced by cybernetics and avant-garde composition, this system rejects musical hierarchies and embraces uncertainty.

In Serge, control voltages and audio signals are treated as equals. The circuits invite exploration through feedback, cross-modulation, and unpredictable interactions. Every patch is a process of discovery rather than reproduction.

This makes Serge a powerful choice for artists seeking sounds that are not pre-shaped or confined by rules. The textures you will find in this pack are unstable, alive, and deeply human.

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Fred's Lab Tooro Custom Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

via synth_nyc

"I’m pleased to inform you that Fred’s Lab just released my 50 Tooro Custom Patches [Bank 1]. You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on my site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows):
https://synthnyc.com/index.php/album/freds-lab-tooro-custom-patches-bank-1/

or in low resolution on my bandcamp:
https://synthnyc.bandcamp.com/album/freds-lab-tooro-custom-patches-bank-1

All recorded at 24bit 96kHz PCM on UAD Apollo X hardware with mostly UAD FX.

All patches have been created from scratch using my TouchOSC bidirectional editor for the Tooro: https://vimeo.com/1148477983

Most patches have MW, Velocity, AT and PB configured.

All patches have their volume normalized, so there is no audio jumping from going to one patch to the next.

All patches have been named, though you will need an editor that supports this Tooro feature, or you can simply see it using SYSEX Librarian.

As usual, I’ve tried to highlight what I think is unique about the Tooro. I particularly like the Shaper (analog) filter which I think blends beautifully with the digital oscillators.
Also the LFOs AM mode is quite interesting when combined with a LFO Rise value.

This synth has a lot of (strong) character; like the Modal 002 and Super 6 to give an example of hybrid synths with (strong) character (IMHO); but sounds completely different.

I hope you’ll enjoy those 50 Tooro Custom Patches as much as I’ve enjoyed programming them.

They are available for purchase on Fred’s Lab website: https://fredslab.net/shop/shop-front.php"

20 Years Later: The Korg Radias Still Sounds Incredible! Preset Demo |No Talking|

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video I play a curated selection of presets, showing why this synth still sounds fresh, wide, and inspiring even after 20 years.
Expect lush pads, deep basses, evolving textures and signature arpeggiators that defined the early 2000s Korg sound.

🎧 Best experienced on headphones – everything you hear comes straight from the Radias, no external effects or EQ.

✨ About the Korg Radias
Released in 2006, the Radias combines virtual-analog oscillators, formant motion sequencing and an advanced vocoder, making it a true hybrid instrument that still rivals many modern synths today."