JIANT FM / FM1 Firmware / NEW Floatbeat Engine cinematic jam /direct audio

video upload by JIANT

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon.

JIANT FM / (almost) EVERY FEATURE

video upload by JIANT

"JIANT FM v0.6.29 — Pushing the M-VAVE FM-1 Further

JIANT FM has reached v0.6.29!

I'm developing JIANT FM as an experimental custom firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1, building on Felucca and the work of the open-source synth community.

What started as a firmware modification has grown into a much broader instrument concept focused on synthesis, modulation, sound mutation, sequencing, and live performance.

My goal isn't simply to add more presets or effects. I want the FM-1 to feel like a living system — an instrument where rhythms, timbres, and parameters can constantly evolve, interact, and transform while you play.

What's inside JIANT FM?

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Farfisa Polychrome – A short demonstration

video upload by melodikakofoniko

"Farfisa Polychrome – A short demonstration (with added reverb).

My rarest (and most awesome) synth must be the Farfisa Polychrome. It's a thoroughly beautiful Italian string machine from the late 1970s with four independent sections, a BBD chorus, and a great phaser effect. It's kind of similar to the ARP Quadra (but without a mono section—everything here is purely divide-down based). It's similar in size to the Korg Trident or Elka Synthex (HUGE!) but even heavier! It's got a really otherworldly analog vocal chorus section that sounds unique and beautiful, especially when combined with the other sections.

The keybed has a really nice mechanical aftertouch mechanism, similar in construction to the one found in the Yamaha CS series (though this one works with a magnet and a Hall sensor). My Farfisa collection also includes the Soundmaker and the Synthorchestra—Farfisa's earlier but similarly unique and cool machines with a distinctive 1970s sound (compared to the Polychrome, which sounds quite different)."

You can find additional posts featuring the Farfisa Polychrome here.

Bent505 Circuit-bent 80s Drum Machine VST/AU

video uploads by atnr

Playlist:

1. Bent505 Circuit-bent 80s Drum Machine VST/AU
2. Experimental Beat w/ Bent 505, OP-1 field, and Modular Synth | Renew 2026-09-10 by atnr
3. Circuit-Bent Drum VST, OP-1 field, YAMAHA CS01 Electronica | Rest and Drop 2026-09-09 by atnr [previously posted]

"Bent 505 is a 16-part rhythm sampler featuring sounds reminiscent of 80s drum machines.

Control pitch, bit depth, sample rate, comb filter, and delay for each part to design everything from classic drum sounds to raw lo-fi and metallic tones.

Unpredictable sonic variations via Random, Jitter, and Destroy, plus MIDI note reassignment and 16 individual outputs.

Bent 505 Product Website
https://store.atnr.net/bent-505/?lang=en"

"Bent 505 is a 16-part rhythm sampler featuring sounds reminiscent of 80s drum machines. Control pitch, bit depth, sample rate, comb filter, and delay for each part to design everything from classic drum sounds to raw lo-fi and metallic tones. Unpredictable sonic variations via Random, Jitter, and Destroy, plus MIDI note reassignment and 16 individual outputs.

Key Features

Editable 80s Sound Samples

16 sounds reminiscent of 80s drum machines
Detailed editing of each of the 16 parts
Flexible MIDI note assignment
Lo-Fi Effects

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Beast on a Swing

video upload by davidryle

"Four tracks into Cubase from the 5U modular synth.
I am using the Maneco Labs Grone, the Dove Audio WTF vco, D502 Multi-Mode filter and the synthesizers.com Q210 Complex Noise for most of the drone noise parts.
The Synthetic Sound Labs Matrix pair through two TZVCO's and an Encore Electronics Frequency Shifter into the Modcan 73B Dual Delay is part of the opening sounds.
The middle portion is a pair of Q960 sequencers into the Grove Audio G294A LP Filter. An STG Soundlabs Voltage Mini Store is modulating the center frequency of the filter along with a very slow evolving LFO."

Klang Legio: Crazy drum with zappy percussion on the Legio platform

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Klang Legio is a wacky midrange percussion voice based on the Basimilus engine, built for zaps, hits, and all sorts of wild drum sounds.

Get a Legio module and swap to this firmware today:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Let's start with Decay. This takes your hits from short and snappy, into ringing percussion.

Impact changes the character and punch of every hit.

The Harm switch changes the harmonic structure of the voice, while Spread changes how those harmonics are distributed.

And of course, you can sequence or modulate Pitch, quickly turning those percussive hits into zaps, drops, and other melodic weirdness.

And a press of the Pitch encoder gives you a quick mute.

You can also bring in other sounds into the audio inputs, mixing them right into Klang's output.

Klang turns Legio into a pretty unusual percussion voice, but that's only one possibility. Swap the firmware over USB and your Legio can become a different drum, synth voice, effect, or processor.

23 Firmwares.One Legio.
Visit noiseengineering.us or your favorite retailer to get a Legio module in your case."

MICROPHONIC: put the tube voltage back in your synths!

video upload by manmade madman

"MICROPHONIC: in the early days of electronics, analog devices were made with vacuum tubes and performed everything from logic to output amplification. The first Theremins were made with vacuum tube technology-- it was all that was available. Vacuum tubes were everywhere and in everything. But they had a flaw: they were inconsistent to manufacture, expensive to maintain, took time to warm up, generated heat, and could burn out like a lightbulb. Eventually, the world went solid state. It was cheaper, easy to maintain, and lasted longer.

But something got lost. Inside of tube mechanics were red hot voltages. As it turned out, these voltages were also somehow musical to our ears. Once the world transitioned to solid state, people started to miss the "tube sound" which was simply imperfect in a perfect way.

Meet MICROPHONIC.

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Why to Still Love the Oberheim Matrix-6R, Even If There are No Knobs.

video upload by Nostalgic Explorer

"In 1986, Oberheim took the DNA of its flagship synths and squeezed it into a rack module... then removed every single knob.

That one decision is why the #Oberheim Matrix-6R still divides people today. It's also a synth that ended up in the racks of Orbital, Philip Glass, Tangerine Dream and many more. So which is it: a hidden gem or a headache?

Explorers, I powered mine up to find out. There's one thing everybody complains about on the #Matrix6R, and I've got a different take on it. Then I hooked it up to my Elektron Digitakt, went digging through the patches, and found a few sounds I didn't want to stop playing.

Stay for the jam at the end. That's where this #VintageSynth really shows what it's made of.

00:00 – A Mid-80s Exploration Begins
00:18 – The Affordable Oberheim: Meet the Matrix-6R
03:09 – Sequencing From the Elektron Digitakt
03:34 – No Knobs? Let's Talk About It
04:00 – Finding Your Way Through the Presets
04:26 – Editing a Patch From the Front Panel
05:40 – Where the Modulation Magic Lives
06:13 – Splitting the Keyboard
06:37 – The Sounds Begin
11:10 – Let's Jam
14:13 – Final Thoughts"

Korg EPS-1 – Deep & Powerful Analog Strings Sounds | Rare Vintage Synthesizer

video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the Korg EPS-1, a rare and often overlooked analog string synthesizer from the early 1980s. In this video, I explore its massive, deep and atmospheric string sounds and show why the EPS-1 deserves more attention among vintage analog string machines.

The Korg EPS-1 appeared on the market toward the end of the development of classic analog string synthesizers. While instruments from brands such as Solina, ARP, Roland and Korg are better known today, the EPS-1 remains relatively uncommon and can be difficult to find.

What makes the Korg EPS-1 particularly interesting is its powerful analog string character. The sounds can be incredibly deep, warm, rich and wide, with that unmistakable vintage analog texture associated with classic string synthesizers of the 1970s and early 1980s.

In my opinion, the EPS-1 produces some of the deepest and most impressive analog string sounds of its era. This video focuses on the raw sound of the instrument, its vintage character and the unique atmosphere it can create.

If you are interested in vintage synthesizers, analog string machines, rare Korg synthesizers, 1970s and 1980s analog keyboards, or classic synth sounds, the Korg EPS-1 is definitely an instrument worth discovering."

0:06 Demo Strings
1:51 Demo Track


Website ► https://retrosound72.wixsite.com/home

FM-1 DUB TECHNO, GROOVE OS, LIVE PERFORMANCE

video upload by Grzegorz Bojanek

"After watching so many demos, and making one myself, I decided to find out if you can really perform on this little synth. I spent about two and a half hours preparing the track and learning how to edit it in GROOVE OS. In the end, I decided to use 'Performance Mode' and make a kind of dub techno track. Finding the right sounds was not easy, but I had a lot of fun making it.
___PL___
Po obejrzeniu wielu filmików z FM-1, postanowiłem sprawdzić, czy na tym małym syntezatorze można naprawdę grać na żywo. Spędziłem około dwóch i pół godziny, przygotowując utwór i ucząc się jego edycji w GROOVE OS. W końcu zdecydowałem się wykorzystać Performance Mode i zrobić utwór w stylu dub techno (na tyle, na ile to było możliwe). Znalezienie odpowiednich brzmień też nie było łatwe, ale miałem przy tym dużo frajdy. Zapraszam do posłuchania."

You can find the M-VAVE FM-1 on Amazon

Buchla and beyond with synth legend Suzanne Ciani | Signal Flow Podcast Ep10

video upload by Signal Sounds

"We were beyond delighted that the legendary Suzanne Ciani paid a visit to our Glasgow showroom ahead of her performance as part of Sonica 2026. Luke and Tom spoke to her about being synonymous with Buchla, and her long career in electronic music - from building synths in California in the 1960s to collaborating with Actress and continuing to tour the world with her 200-series system. Big thanks to Su ‘SHHE’ Shaw and Jenn at Electric Shores for setting this up for us.

Suzanne Ciani tour dates, tickets and releases: https://www.sevwave.com/

Sonica Glasgow: https://sonic-a.co.uk/about

Get in touch with questions, feedback and suggestions via signalflow@signalsounds.com

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 On being synonymous with the Buchla
08:45 Working in quad and giving life to sound
13:19 How audiences have changed
16:33 Reacting against the male-dominated classical world
20:20 Collaborating with Actress and others
25:01 Buchla vs Serge
29:04 Setup for current live performances
32:15 Outro"

Signal Flow Podcast Episodes

Lab 60 In Depth Walkthrough

video upload by Labyrinth Of Spirits

"Here is basically walk through the synth and how it works and sounds.

I will get another video up soon that has a no-talking preset sound demo to help show its versatility"

Follow-up to this post.

Introducing DMNO ON — Desktop Synthesizer

video upload by UDO Audio

"DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

The ON System allows players to add an optional synth control unit to recreate the dual-panel DMNO interface, or choose from a range of expansion modules to extend it further and build their perfect DMNO. Play ON!

Soundtrack by ‪@hazelmillsmusic‬"

The New UDO DMNO ON! Desktop DMNO - with George Hearn

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@udo_audio‬ has introduced the UDO DMNO ON, a desktop version of its DMNO synthesizer that keeps the full voice count, the hybrid engine and the multi-timbral architecture while doing away with the keyboard. It is not a cut-down instrument: this is a complete 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO in a box measuring 487 x 220 x 107mm and weighing 4.5kg, built around the same two independent analog-hybrid synth engines and retaining the flexible signal architecture of the original.

For anyone who liked the sound of DMNO but did not want another keyboard in the room, this could be for you.

DMNO ONE has the same voice architecture as the keyboard."


DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

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Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth Card - FREE FOR EVERYONE!

video upload by LFOstore

"Vintage Synth Card for JD990 & JV880/1080 - Demystified!

FREE DOWNLOAD: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-sr-...

The SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth is the definitive collection of vintage synth sounds.

This massive library includes synthesizer sounds from the Minimoog, Oberheim 2-Voice, Sequential Prophet 5, as well as most of the classic Roland synths.

User-installable expansion board for expandable Roland synths (see compatibility guide for details)

Adds 255 waveforms and 255 patches of classic synth sounds
Includes legendary Roland instruments like the Jupiter Series, SH-Series and Junos - plus Moog, Oberheim, Sequential and many others.

Using free Roland JV880 Emulator from here: https://github.com/giulioz/jv880_juce
& by downloading official OS (the idea of how to do it legally - in instructions inside the pack) you can open potential of all 19 SR-JV cards!

Whats inside the pack?

#Link on official Plugin emulator of Roland JV880
#Idea of how to download official OS with all expansions
#Detailed instructions of how to install on PC & MAC
#Preset Lists for JV & JD series
#Picture of every SR-JV physical card

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation"

New 2.0 firmware for ARTURIA's AstroLab Introduces New Sound Edit View

video uploads by Arturia

Playlist:

1. AstroLab | New 2.0 firmware | ARTURIA
2. What's New | AstroLab 2.0 Update | ARTURIA
3. AstroLab 2.0 | Playthrough | ARTURIA

"AstroLab 2.0 expands what you can shape, play and perform directly from the hardware. Explore the new Sound Edit view, with dedicated parameter pages mapped to AstroLab’s four macro knobs, alongside new sample-based instruments and 60+ stage-ready sounds spanning piano, brass, strings, bass and more."

AstroLab 2.0: It's a Proper Synth Now?

video upload by Sineway

"AstroLab 2.0 goes straight at the biggest criticism of the AstroLab: that it's just a preset player, not a proper synth. The headline feature is Sound Edit, which gives you real synth parameters like envelopes, filter and glide right from the front panel, and you don't need a computer or the V Collection license to use it. So is the AstroLab still just a keyboard full of presets, or is it starting to become something else?

Arturia gave me early access to the update, so I've had time to dig into it before release. In this video I show how Sound Edit changes from preset to preset depending on the engine underneath, revisit the AstroLab vs MiniFreak question now that both instruments have changed, and play some of the presets in a musical context.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Sound Edit
3:11 AstroLab vs MiniFreak
4:29 Other Updates in 2.0
5:17 More Sound Edit Explorations
6:32 Final Thoughts"

Redshift 6 - Acid House

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"In this demo, we create some chill ’90s acid house sounds using the Redshift 6, exploring its different Characters and internal sequencer. All synth sounds come from the Redshift 6, and everything is sequenced using its internal sequencers.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Creating the Pad
02:28 Sequencing the Pad
06:00 Bass synth
08:13 Sequencing the Bass line
10:12 Creating the Acid Synth
11:28 Sequencing the Acid Synth
14:40 Creating the Lead Synth
16:20 Sequencing the Lead Synth
20:05 Polyrhythmic Sequences
21:55 The Demo Jam

Redshift 6 features an analogue 4-pole multimode filter whose behaviour changes depending on the selected Character.

The Characters cover different analogue filter responses:

Liquid – Classic -24 dB filter with a wide sweet spot and smooth, spacey resonance
Crisp – Bright -12 dB State Variable Filter
Fat – Classic -24 dB ladder filter
Mean – Highly unstable -12 dB filter with bad behaviour and distortion
Sour – -18 dB squelchy Silver Box filter

Characters affect the behaviour of the whole synthesizer, including filter response, oscillator drift, and envelope behaviour."

Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns with Over 100 Brands to Discover - October ‎17–18

video upload by Sanjay C

Video from last year's show above.

Press release follows:

"BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, perhaps the biggest East Coast event dedicated to electric and electronic gear for musicians with over 100 brands on display, returns to Greenpoint on October ‎17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot warehouse into an immersive playground for music creators.

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

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

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

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Novation Bass Station 2 Editor with Sound Alchemy

video upload by Karl mller

"Home:
https://payhip.com/MomosEditors"

"Here are my Midi Editor for the Novation Bass Station 2 Synth.
The Bass Station 2 Editor gives you direct access from the DAW to the Novation Novation Bass Station 2 parameters,
allowing you to integrate it into the DAW project.
In the PlugIn version you can record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.

With the ‘Sound Alchemy’ editor, you can easily create new sounds or sound variations,
either deliberately or at random.
- RandomJoyStick: Can generate an endless variety of random sound effects, which you can control yourself.
- X-Y Multi Pad: You are free to choose which four parameters you wish to control with the mouse,
allowing you to make complex changes to the sound.

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Kiviak Wofi - Granular Synth Sampler with Cloud Library

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

via this Reverb listing

See the Kiviak label for demos.

"Includes 2 factory flash cards + 9V PSU and quick start guide - Editor and more documentation online

Updated OS and presets. Features snapshot recall for quick comparison of edits and preset versions while tweaking sounds.

WoFi is a portable Sampler keyboard that connects to the internet via WiFi, and features an innovative effect module called Texturer that combines elements of shimmer and granular synthesis to create unique and fascinating sounds. Its compact size and intuitive interface make it an ideal tool for musicians and producers who are always on the move. In addition, WoFi comes with a rechargeable battery, allowing you to create music anywhere you go without worrying about power. You can also share your patches and access sound banks from other sound designers through the mywo.fi community platform. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, WoFi offers endless possibilities for exploring new sonic territories and creating unique sounds."

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Isla Electronics ASYX - Multi Timbral demo

video upload by Isla Electronics

"I keep getting asked what the 'MIX' button is for.
Well, the original Andromeda was 16 voices, but it was also 16 part multi-timbral, so you could either have upto 16 totally different sounds playing at once, or you could also use it to layer different patches to create very thick textures.
In this quick synth wank, I give a little tour of the UI while about 7 different programs are playing across different midi tracks from ableton. No additional fx or processing other than what's coming out of asyx. This is just 1 single instance of the plugin loaded.
Excuse my rough timing, I recorded this in on a KordBot.. lol"

E-mu Emax II Rack: Why He Bought a Vintage Sampler

video upload by Ian Dixon

"The E-mu Emax II Rack is a 1990 vintage sampler with 16-bit sampling, digital resonant filters, 16 voices and that classic E-mu sample-library character.

In this video I explain why I bought an Emax II Rack, how it fits into the E-mu Emulator family, and what makes this 2MB version with a Gotek drive interesting today. I look at the history from the original Emulator through to the Emax II, load sounds from the Gotek/sample library, play through factory-style patches, explore the filter and envelope controls, and talk about why vintage samplers still feel different from modern software.

This is partly a first look, partly a vintage sampler demo, and partly the start of a new Emax II journey: building a usable sound library, tagging useful sounds, sampling my own material and finding out what this classic rack sampler can add to modern tracks.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro and music
00:15 E-mu Emax II Rack overview
00:39 Emax and Emulator history
01:03 Emax II specs and 16-bit sampling
02:06 Front panel and loading sounds
02:37 Gotek drive workflow
03:30 Sampling rates, filters, SCSI and MIDI
04:23 Exploring the sample library
05:08 Loading Grey Sounds Volume 1
06:45 Brass sounds and loading workflow
07:10 Emulator library sounds and synth-style editing
07:55 Digital resonant filter and Q
08:34 Filter envelope experiments
09:50 Synth-style modulation and envelopes
10:14 Sampling, looping and editing options
10:57 Piano, guitar, vocal and classic library sounds
14:26 Building a personal Emax library
15:08 Tagging sounds and using the library tool
15:48 Reflections on vintage digital samplers
16:26 Comments, resources and wrap-up"