Beijing Modular 10/26/26 Videos

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Latest videos for the day. See the Modular Commune label for more.

Playlist:

1. Heisenberg Zynthian Workstation- Beijing Modular 26

Jarrod from Heisenberg told us about the OFAI Music Workstation and a handmade wooden MIDI controller.

The workstation is a custom small Linux-based unit with audio outputs and MIDI. It runs open-source software from the Zynthian platform, with additional presets made by Jarrod. The hardware is a a custom development by the team, and it supports MIDI synths, plug-ins and multi-timbral sequencing.

The wooden controller works as a generic control surface and is not for sale, more just as a DIY project by Jarrod. Parameters are assigned with MIDI Learn, so knobs and buttons can control selected synth or effect parameters. In the demo, a USB MIDI cable connects the controller to the workstation. The system can run drums, hi-hats and riffs on separate tracks, and selecting a track gives access to further parameters. A MIDI latch function holds notes while parameters are adjusted.

The OFAI Workstation is sold in China for 3,700 RMB. The wooden controller is handmade and is not for sale. More Info: https://zynthian.org

2. 30k - Nyoka - Magnetic Field Noise Generator - Beijing Modular 26

Yang from 30K told us about their NYOKA Magnetic Field Noise Generator, a small experimental sound device that turns electromagnetic interference into audio control signals.

The unit senses magnetic field signals and uses them to modulate an internal oscillator. It can also be played by touch, with fingers routing signals to different points in the circuit. The device includes multiple switches for changing operating modes, selecting oscillator or inductor output, choosing where the magnetic field signal routes, and altering routing inside the oscillator.

The unit runs from USB-C power and outputs audio via a 3.5mm TRS jack. It responds strongly to nearby power sources, with different electrical equipment producing different responses. Yang also mentioned that it works well with external reverb and delay.

The device is available for 229 RMB.
He also showed a magnetic field amplifier with 1000x gain and a small Meow Box synthesizer that produces cat sounds - I mean, why not?

3. 203 Systems - Mystrix 2 MPE Grid, Cardenza - tiny hackable music computer- Beijing Modular 26

Nengzhuo Cai from 203 Systems had some pretty cool units to show, first up is about Mystrix 2, a wireless MPE grid controller, and two compact music devices. Mystrix 2 is the latest generation and runs its own OS, so applications can be installed directly on the hardware without a computer.

Mystrix 2 acts as a MIDI and control-data source. It includes MPE keyboard apps, chord, arpeggiator, scale and custom scale tools, split-screen operation, an eight-track sequencer, clip mode and a mixer. The sequencer supports 16 patterns with 16 steps. It has three full-feature USB-C ports for charging, computer connection or accessory boxes, plus CV and MIDI adapters. A hidden side touch slider supports functions such as strumming.

Next up is *Cardenza, *a $20 open-source ESP32 S3 music computer with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, microphone, SD card, app installation and web coding support. You can run your own programs on it, and even browse the web (assuming you can code your own browser!)

Then the NULLperator is a tiny eight-track tracker with audio I/O, TRS MIDI I/O, microphone, speaker and battery. Mystrix 2 is expected for Kickstarter at around $500, while NULLperator is expected around $300, with free iOS and Android apps available.

More Info: https://203.io/ |--------|

4. SPI1: Mini Multi-function Game-style Modules - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Lei and the team behind *SPI1*, a compact modular music workstation built around a “micro universe” concept. They explained that the project uses a game-like interface for creating music, with visual design, touch controls and interchangeable hardware modules forming part of the workflow. SPI1 features a square-format touch bar with 12 control keys. Projects can start from blank templates or preset styles, and the system supports user-made templates. The team plans to release an SDK for third-party development, covering modules and internal software. The instrument includes a DSP synth system where timbres are organised as “plants”, with scale selection, generative music modes and four-channel pattern recording. A map-style interface contains sound machines, including chord and wave-based devices. External interaction comes through probes for wind, magnetic signals, audio signals and other inputs. The modular hardware includes interfaces such as joystick, DJ turntable, drum pad, fader and marble-based controllers. An audio sequencer module can trigger external devices and lights. SPI1 is currently a prototype, with a Kickstarter planned for spring next year. Pricing has not yet been confirmed.

5. Erica Synths: Graphic Sequencer - Beijing Modular 26

Ģirts from Erica Synths gave us a look at the Graphic Sequencer a new Eurorack module currently in production.

The Graphic Sequencer is a compact hub for sequencing and modulation. It has 10 steps (with a planned 16-step expander) plus CV and gate outputs and three modulation outputs. Those outputs support envelopes, delay-based envelope types, user-drawn multistage envelopes, LFOs, random walk, Euclidean sequencing and chord CV duties across multiple oscillators.

Magic mode changes an existing sequence in real time, with controls for note variation, octaves, density, gates and slides. Returning from that mode clears the edit buffer. The Euclidean section works with an 8-channel expander, and hits can be added manually with the encoder.

The module is expected in about a month, priced around €300.

6. Theresyn - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to Nori about Theresyn, a handmade fully analogue theremin synthesizer. He explained that it uses the familiar theremin approach, with the left hand controlling amplitude and the right hand controlling pitch, but adds extra control and acoustic elements.

Xin then demo'd the pressure-sensitive touch pad, which controls oscillator amplitude and can also trigger an ADSR envelope. Theresyn has two oscillators, with mixing between the theremin voice and an internal oscillator. Antenna tracking can be set to none, partial or full, allowing one oscillator to act as a drone or follow the pitch hand.

The synth also includes selectable waveforms, filter modes including low-pass, resonance, pitch-to-filter tracking and amplitude modulation of the cutoff. Its speaker system includes a front loudspeaker and rear resonating strings, with a pickup for the string output. There is no pitch quantizer, and pitch remains continuous. The pitch range can be tuned to the player's body capacitance.

Theresyn is handmade, available to order from the website, and the full version with bag costs €3,000.

More Info: https://theresyn.com/

7. PUFF Eurorack Breath Controller - Beijing Modular 26

We spoke to the team behind Puff V3 about the Puff breath controller project, which began in 2024. They explained that the current wired V2 has the same core functions as the planned V3, while the V3 moves to wireless operation.

Puff converts breath into control voltage for modular systems and synthesizers. It can control pitch, cutoff, resonance and other modulation destinations, depending on the patch. The system supports up to four CV outputs and one MIDI output. USB-C connects to a computer or laptop for MIDI, so it can control software and hardware at the same time.

The controller is held in the mouth, leaving both hands free for instruments such as guitar or piano. The team also discussed a future mouth ring or bite control for sustain-style input. The prototype is built, with release planned for June next year, and the project launches on Kickstarter.

Unda Legio: Full phase modulation voice on the Legio platform

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"Unda Legio is a full phase-modulation voice with a built-in multistage envelope and plenty of control over its harmonic character.

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

Let's start with Timbre. This controls the amount of phase modulation, taking the voice from simpler tones into increasingly complex harmonic territory.

Time controls the internal envelope, shaping how quickly the sound evolves with every hit.

The Mode switch lets you choose between AR, ASR, and ADSR envelopes, giving you different ways to shape each note.

Then there's Mod. This changes the relationship between the carrier and modulator.

And the audio inputs let you mix additional sounds into Unda, making it easy to chain voices together.

Unda is one of several synth voices available for Legio. You'll also find AT, Gator, Plus, and other completely different voices and effects to swap in over USB.

23 Firmwares.One Legio.

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

Oberheim XP-1 Xpander & Xk-1 MIDI Keyboard Controller SN G50437 & Z631187

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via this eBay listing

"The Oberheim Xpander (model designation XP-1) is a legendary six-voice desktop analog synthesizer released in 1984. It is widely celebrated by sound designers as one of the most flexible non-modular analog synthesizers ever constructed. By pairing rich analog audio components with an innovative digital control logic, the Xpander achieved the deep routing capabilities of a modular system without requiring any physical patch cables.

The Oberheim XK (also known as the OB-Xk) is a programmable MIDI keyboard master controller released in 1985. It does not generate any internal sounds on its own; instead, it was engineered primarily as a dedicated, rugged companion hardware controller for Oberheim’s legendary Xpander and Matrix-12 synthesizer modules.

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The groovebox in your eurorack case: Befaco ARK

video upload by mylarmelodies

"Here's a simple intro to Befaco ARK - a 16 track Eurorack groovebox (the case shown here is an extra!) with samples, synth engines, Euclidean and random sequencing, and a chord/harmony track that your other tracks can follow. It sends and receives CV and MIDI (USB & 3.5mm), is a USB device host, and makes sound too. Here I build a groove from scratch to show basic track making - the tip of the iceberg!"

CHAPTERS
00:00 - ARK in a nutshell
00:48 - Creating Devices on Tracks & What Devices You Get
01:45 - Basic Sequencing & Sound Editing
02:55 - Euclidean Note Entering
03:30 - CV Gate Out Sequencing, 'Virtual' Keyboard
04:28 - Editing Notes Per Step & Parameter Locking
05:28 - Adding Send Effects to Sounds
05:51 - Creating a Drum Sample Instrument
06:55 - Changing Per Track Sequencer Length
07:35 - Sending MIDI out to Synths
08:21 - Extending Sequence Length to 32 Steps
08:56 - Adding an Acordes (Internal Synth) track
09:59 - Random Layer & Multi-Selecting notes
10:44 - Adding LFOs
11:32 - Activating Chord Tracks
14:33 - Tuff Outro Jam

My FIRST PATCH with ARK // a whole modular music computer from Befaco & Tesseract

video upload by DivKid

"Here's our literal first patch play around with ARK from Befaco & Tesseract, a whole modular music production computer with drum synthesis, sample playing and slicing, multiple mono and poly synth voices, sequences, performance options, mixing FX and more ... it's a big crazy project I'm still getting a feel for. But given a couple of hours to play around, this is what it led to."

A $60 Elektron Machinedrum?! (M-Vave FM1 Hortator)

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

"M-VAVE FM-1 running the Hortator custom firmware! Can a $60 groovebox sound like the legendary Elektron Machinedrum? Here is a raw techno sound demo.

With the Hortator firmware, the M-Vave FM1 turns into a powerful 8-track drum machine featuring 45 drum engines — including 21 models inspired by the Elektron Machinedrum.

In this first live jam session, I explore punchy kicks, FM textures, and industrial electronic grooves built entirely on this compact synth.

🔗 Get the Hortator Firmware:
https://deadactive.github.io/hortator/

🎛 Gear & Details:
• Synth: M-VAVE FM-1 (FM1)
• Firmware: Hortator Custom OS
• Style: Hardware Techno / Industrial Jam"

M-Vave FM-1: Turning the synth into an Elektron Machinedrum! Hortator firmware review
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"An Elektron Machinedrum for pennies? New Hortator firmware for the M-Vave FM-1. Eight tracks of drums, inside the M-Vave FM-1. A stunning Elektron Machinedrum-style drum machine from the M-Vave FM-1: Exploring the Hortator firmware. 45 drum engines in three banks: 21 measured from the Machinedrum (13 TRX, 8 EFM), 10 modern, 14 classic. 151 factory presets, 128 user slots. The Elektron spirit is definitely present in this firmware.

Transforming the budget M-Vave FM-1 synthesizer into a full-fledged drum machine in the style of the legendary Elektron Machinedrum!

In this video, we explore the alternative Hortator firmware from DEADACTIVE. It completely transforms the functionality of this small synthesizer, turning it into a powerful 8-track drum machine similar to the renowned Elektron Machinedrum, with authentic electronic sound and flexible control.

Hortator Architecture and Sound Engines:
8 drum tracks inside the compact M-Vave FM-1.
45 Drum Engines in 3 banks:
21 engines lifted from the Elektron Machinedrum (13 TRX models and 8 EFM models);
10 modern engines (Modern);
14 classic engines (Classic).

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Toy leader - 'Cosmic Isle Pad' - Beijing Modular 26

video upload by sonicstate

This is the first post to feature Toyleader on the site.

"We spoke to Mr Wu from Toyleader about Cosmic Isle Pad a visual instrument developed with students from the Conservatory of Xinhai in Guangzhou. He explained that the group focused on software synthesizer design, and that the project formed part of an education programme covering instruments, effects and complete product development.

He said the course was new, and described a set of student-built tools. Cosmic Isle Pad focuses on pad sounds and contains 10 instruments. Its main synth page uses FM synthesis with three FM sections: two operators for modulation and one carrier. Each section offers selectable waveforms, including sine, and includes automation-style ball controls for effects.

A second page adds a sequencer. Sounds created on the first page can be inserted into the sequence and played step by step. A modulation page gives control over different FM oscillators, while another section handles levels, EQ and effects.

He also showed a bass synthesizer, a vocal effect that adds air-style sound, and a control system that uses a joystick to move stereo material into a surround field."

4 decades of industrial synth sounds with the NOVATION PEAK

video upload by Tonepusher

"Explore 40 years of industrial music and synth sound design with the Novation Peak! From the classic analog sounds of the 1980s to the complex digital textures of the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, I'm looking at four decades of industrial, EBM, and dark electronic music using just one synthesizer."

🔊Sounds, Presets & Templates🔊
Samples & Presets►https://www.tonepusher.com/
Patreon(synth presets,templates,store discounts)► / tonepusher

Live Modular System: Jungle of Wires - Beijing Modular 26

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"apologies for the crappy sound demo in the video, btw - we were having power issues with our recording setup and the sound is very sub-par - live in the room it sounds great!

Mandy aka Jungle of Wires gave us a look at her compact live modular system, which she brought for ambient, techno and Dolby Atmos performances. She explained that the aim was to fit as much varied sound as possible into a small case.

The rack includes a Chaos mixer/VCA, a This Is Not Rocket Science Bob and Steve reverb/delay, a Knobula PolyCinematic for synth-wave textures, Manis Iteritas for plucks and bass parts, and Marbles as the main sequencer. Pamela also handles timing duties, with different patching for the techno set.

She demonstrated the ambient patch with Bob and Steve handling the reverb processing, while the S-4 sits at the end of the chain and adds samples. For techno, the patch changes focus toward kick, hi-hat, percussion and bass.

Instagram: / jungleofwires

Bandcamp: Jungleofwires.bandcamp.com"

Pollard Industries Syndrum Twin Electronic Drum Synthesizer SN 1339

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via this eBay listing

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"This unit was meticulously refurbished and is working perfectly, so buy with confidence.

We paid our tech for approximately 8 hours of skilled labor plus parts to properly overhaul this unit so it would work perfectly for its next owner and so that it will hopefully outlast others. This work included the following:

Disassembly and cleaning
Cleaned all jacks
Replaced capacitors
Removed, cleaned and lubricated slide potentiometers

One interesting thing we noticed (that most sellers wouldnt have bothered to mention) is that there are 2 different types of slide pots used in this particular unit - one type feels a bit tighter than the other and has different colored shafts. We suspect this was how it left the factory as the pot types used are identical in both the upper and lower synth sections. This unit works great and sounds amazing and should make its next owner very happy.

Each of the 2 channels of the Syndrum Twin consists of an identical synthesizer with its own trigger input and audio output. Triggers can be sent from various drum machines, MIDI to CV converters, or drum pads. Audio signals can be used as well - for best results, we would recommend using a click or very short percussive sounds (like a rimshot).

Invented by Joe Pollard and Mark Barton in 1976, this drum synthesizer found its way onto popular records by The Cars, Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sparks and Joy Division, as well as many disco hits, including “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward, “Knock on Wood” by Amii Stewart, and 'The Second Time Around' by Shalamar. A must for anyone into drum synths, or just those who love a good pew pew sound!"

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Dr.Øne: a 4-voice drone machine by DenverSynthLabs

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"Dr.Øne is a fun to play drone machine with 4 independent voices that can rotate, or instantly transpose, to get you someplace fresh and exciting. Instantly, you're taken somewhere new and musical, gently, or even abruptly. It's half concrete, half metal, all luscious tones.

Or, you can just play it.

The voices barely interact, but feed through an all-new spring reverb algorithm and delay, which then feed a micro-cassette that you can freeze, rewind, and half-speed all at the push of a button. You'll find millions of sounds driving into the effects. This will quickly be a center for inspiration, as you discover new paths to strange sounds and chords.

Or, you can just play it.

You can map this to your favorite hardware controller (like a Novation Launch Control XL) and sit back and make chords out of sounds, progressions out of tones. Tying it to hardware is revealing. Suddenly it becomes an instrument that doesn't exist. Don't think for a second that you can save this game and resume, because you cannot. Just like life, there is no going back, only forward.

Or, you can just play it.

Throb button gives you spikes of the voices at their shape-- from sine to pulse and everywhere in between-- that you can use to bounce off the walls, or climb them, if that's your thing.

Melt your past. Forge your future. Make something new without boundaries. Or, you can just play it.

Available now: https://store.denversynth.com/drone.html"

DenverSynthLabs’ easiest synth to lose hours to.

Half of Dr.Øne is concrete. Musique concrète began when people cut, slowed, reversed and looped recorded sound until it stopped being a recording and became an instrument. Dr.Øne is the other half: four voices that hold a chord forever, then rotate or instantly transpose to take you somewhere fresh. Play it by hand, with a hardware controller or the mouse, and don’t be surprised when it’s three hours later.

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discoDSP Models the Oberheim TEO-5 In Software with the TED-8

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TED-8 is the Oberheim TEO-5 as a plugin, built from thousands of measurements of a real unit. Every knob, every curve and every effect was recorded, compared and tuned until the plugin and the hardware sounded the same side by side. Then we gave it three more voices, a Poly Unison mode that stacks up to 6 voices on each of 8 notes (48 voices at once), a full modulation matrix and a cable to the real thing, so TED-8 works on its own in your DAW or as the editor and librarian for the TEO-5 on your desk.

HOW WE MODELED IT

TED-8 How we modeled it We started with a TEO-5 on the bench and a lot of patience. One note at a time, one knob step at a time, we recorded what the unit actually does: how far the filter moves per step, how the envelopes curve, how fast each LFO setting runs, how each effect colors the sound. TED-8 follows those recordings rather than a datasheet, so a patch you dial in feels and responds the way it does on the hardware.

The little imperfections came along too. Each voice sits a few cents apart and a touch louder or softer than its neighbour, the way the voices of the unit do, so chords breathe instead of sounding cloned.

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New Order – Blue Monday | Vintage Synthesizer Cover | Moog Source & Emulator II | 80s Synthpop

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"Real Vintage Synthesizer cover of “Blue Monday” by New Order, recreating the iconic sound and atmosphere of this fantastic electronic dance track. Released in 1983, “Blue Monday” became one of the most influential electronic 80s Synthpop tracks of its era. This cover pays tribute to its unmistakable sound using vintage synthesizer and sampling technology inspired by the original production.

For this cover, I used my vintage synthesizers and classic hardware to capture the spirit of the original recording, focusing on the distinctive sounds and textures that made this track timeless.

🎹 Vintage Gear & Sound Design:
Moog Source – Bass sounds and the additional synthesizer parts
E-mu Emulator II – Synth Strings, DMX Drums, Guitar parts and other fx sounds

The goal was to stay true to the original character of Blue Monday, using authentic vintage instruments and sampling technology to bring its unmistakable 80s sound back to life.

If you're into New Order, classic synthpop, vintage synthesizers, analog bass sounds, the Emulator II, and the electronic music production of the 1980s, this cover is for you.

🎧 Listen, enjoy, and let the vintage synth sounds take you back to the golden age of electronic music.

★ supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi ★"

The Original OP-1 Just Got a New Synth Engine, Chords and 6 New Effects and More (Free Firmware Mod)

video upload by Justin Joe

"New stuff for the original OP-1. A Keys synth engine (tine, reed and clav), chord mode and scales, a piano-roll sequencer that records chords, six new effects with their own screens, a new LFO, a knob-click Shift latch, and MIDI CC on almost every knob. It all runs on top of firmware 246, the last one teenage engineering released for the OG, and it's free.

🔧 GET THE MOD (free). Download, install steps and the manual with the full MIDI CC chart: https://justinjoe.com/op1-mod

☕ If it makes your OP-1 more fun, the tip jar is here: https://buymeacoffee.com/justinjoe

Original OP-1 only, not the OP-1 Field. Unofficial, not affiliated with or supported by teenage engineering, use at your own risk. Going back to stock has one rule (switch your sounds off the new engine, effects and LFO first), and it's in the install steps."

Yamaha Announces a New CK Series Stage Keyboard with CK76

video uploads by Yamaha Synths Official

Playlist:
1. Yamaha CK Series | Overview Video
2. Yamaha CK Series | OS 2.0 Sound Demo
3. Yamaha CK76 | Chris Potter - Hurt To Love

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

Press release follows:

BUENA PARK, Calif. [October 21, 2026] – Yamaha today announced the CK76 Stage Keyboard, a new addition to the CK Series lineup that delivers an ideal balance of portability and performance for working musicians. Featuring a 76-key semi-weighted action, authentic piano, organ and synth sounds, intuitive hands-on controls, built-in speakers and battery-powered operation, the CK76 is designed to turn virtually any location into a stage or studio.

Joining the existing CK61 and CK88 models, the CK76 expands the award-winning CK Series with a versatile option for players seeking more range than a 61-key instrument, while maintaining the portability modern musicians demand. Drawing from the acclaimed Yamaha CP Stage Piano and YC Stage Keyboard lines, the CK76 combines acoustic and electric pianos, strings, brass, organs and modern synthesizer sounds in a streamlined instrument built for performance and creativity.

“Designed for musicians on the go, the portable 76-key CK76 stage keyboard brings together realistic acoustic pianos, vintage organs and modern synths from our CP and YC lines into a streamlined, highly intuitive interface,” said Nate Tschetter, senior manager, product marketing for synth, at Yamaha. “From the rehearsal room to the stage, the CK76 delivers the sounds, control and portability musicians need to create, perform and play anywhere.”

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Gnomad Synth V1 for the M-VAVE FM-1 - Firmware a Kid Can Read

This one is in via Kyle who wrote the app for his kids!

"My kids are why I made this. I wanted a synth they could pick up and play without getting lost in menus, so I built Gnomad, a free firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1. Sounds are pictures, the knobs are colour coded, and a little gnome sings along. There's an iPhone/iPad app on the way too, with lessons built in."

"What's different about it

There are plenty of FM-1 firmwares. This one is built to be easy, so it works for kids and for adults who have never touched a synth.

EASY mode, in pictures. Turn one knob and you pick a picture: the Gnome, organ, bells, laser, whale, choir, cloud, piano, funny sounds or drums. That's 10 pictures and 57 sounds, and you don't have to be able to read to find one.

Four coloured knobs (blue, green, yellow, vermilion) that shape the sound you picked. Each sound gives its knobs their own jobs, and the screen names each job in the knob's colour. You can't turn them wrong. If something sounds odd, turn it back.

The Gnome sings. Each key gets its own syllable.

Grooves. Five ready-made loops (Head Nod, Floor Filler, Rainy Desk, Night Bus, Sky Garden) to play along with or build on. Keys 6 to 9 hold your own four saved songs.

Record a loop. Press REC and then PLAY, wait for the 4-3-2-1 count-in, and play. It goes round and round. Hold SAVE to undo, and the screen tells you what it took off.

Play it live. Hold PLAY and the loop restarts on the next bar. Press GLO + PLAY and it stops at the end of the bar. Hold GLO and play keys for a fill, or hold FX and play keys to try a sound without recording it.

Advanced mode is still there. Hold HOME + SAVE for 2 seconds to switch between the two modes. You get four tracks, a step sequencer, effects, MIDI over USB and TRS, and every page of the synth. Your music stays as it is.

Links:
https://gnomad.cc
https://github.com/kpalaniuk/gnomad-firmware


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

Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School Rare WHITEWASH Limited Edition SN OS0218

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"Rare and very limited Moog Voyager Old School in a sweet Whitewash finish. Everything about this synth is in EXCELLENT condition.. in and out. No functional issues and it just sounds and looks amazing. Not many of these were made. This one is perfect for any collector and of course.. player."

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Arturia Introduces the MiniFreak 49

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Playlist:

1. MiniFreak 49 | Explore the unconventional | ARTURIA
2. MiniFreak 49 | Playthrough | ARTURIA
3. MiniFreak 49 | Overview | ARTURIA
4. Arturia MINIFREAK 49 is an Absolute BEAST! Sound Demo |No Talking| ⁨@ArturiaOfficial⁩ - Davide Puxeddu and Arturia
5. Arturia MiniFreak 49 - More Control - SonicLAB Presentation - sonicstate
6. MiniFreak 49 vs MiniFreak // There’s nothing mini about it // Review & tutorial - loopop
7. I Called the MiniFreak Synth of the Year in 2023. It Just Grew Up. - Vulture Culture
8. Arturia MINIFREAK 49 — An Almost Perfect Synthesizer - BoBeats
9. The not so Minifreak // Arturia Minifreak 49 - Starsky Carr
10. Arturia MINIFREAK 49 | MUSIC DEMO (No Talking) | Spontaneous SYNTH Patches played by Jalvac 🎹🔥 - FutureMusic.es
11. Arturia MiniFreak 49 Review: Still a Game Changer? - Sineway
12. The New Minifreak 49 Goes Hard! Exploring What Makes it Special - The Midlife Synthesist

Press release follows:

49 full-size semi-weighted keys, expanded panel controls, and a pressure-sensitive XYZ touch matrix bring a new physical dimension to the Freak architecture, while Audio-rate Filter FM and Voice Panning extend its sonic reach - making shaping a patch and playing it feel like the same act.

_Explore the unconventional

Two digital engines. Analog Filters and VCAs per voice. A restless appetite for experimentation. MiniFreak 49 puts the familiar and the unruly within reach, from rich polyphonic textures to fractured rhythms and abrasive harmonics. Play a chord, reach for a control, press into the matrix. Playing a patch is only the beginning.

_Touch, press, transform

The new XYZ touch matrix brings performance, modulation, and navigation onto one surface.

Assign modulation with direct, color-coded feedback, swipe through presets, or watch reactive visualizers follow your playing.

Switch to Freak Control and put the sound under your fingers.

Push a Macro further, tighten the Gate, or use Spice to introduce variation.

Bipolar and vector layouts let you move between contrasting settings and blend across four corners, with pressure adding a third dimension of expression.

_That's not all

Room to play

49 full-size semi-weighted keys with velocity and mono aftertouch give chords, melodic lines, and two-handed performances room to breathe. Aluminum pitch and modulation wheels keep expression under your left hand.

Push every sound further

Audio-rate Filter FM from either engine adds harmonics, grit, and vocal-like textures. Dedicated Type, Wave, Timbre, and Shape controls, plus three selection shortcuts per oscillator, make sound shaping more immediate.

Six voices in stereo

Voice Panning spreads individual voices across the stereo field, adding width to chords and spatial movement to sequences.

MiniFreak 49

Three FX slots, each with a dedicated access button and 13 algorithms, cover everything from chorus and reverb to distortion and vocoder processing.

The Freak architecture

Two digital engines offer 30+ oscillator modes, with algorithms from Arturia, Mutable Instruments and Noise Engineering. Blend their sounds or use Engine 2 to process Engine 1, then shape each voice through its own resonant analog filter.

Shape every step

A 64-step sequencer and four modulation lanes keep notes and timbres in motion. Long-press a step to adjust its length and velocity on the touch matrix. Add arpeggiator ratchets and repeats, or introduce fresh variations with Spice & Dice.

Your Freak in the DAW

Included MiniFreak V brings the hardware’s sound and architecture into your DAW, with preset management and bidirectional control. The MiniFreak 49-compatible version is exclusive to registered MiniFreak 49 hardware owners.

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Roland Announces JUPITER-08 and n/vision Roland Boutique Instruments

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Playlist:
1. Roland Boutique JUPITER-08 Synthesizer | Everything You Need to Know - Roland
2. Roland JUPITER-08 Boutique - More Of Everything - SonicLAB Presentation - Sonicstate
3. Roland Jupiter-8 // Showcase & Sound Demos - Loop Rituals
4. Roland Jupiter-08 Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
5. Roland Jupiter-08: A pocket-sized Jupiter? - Limbic Bits

Roland Boutique n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer
Playlist:
1. Roland Boutique n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer | Everything You Need to Know - Roland
2. Roland N/VISION Their 1st Wavetable Synth - SonicLAB - Sonicstate
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Roland Refreshes the Popular Roland Boutique Lineup with Two Powerful New Additions

Los Angeles, CA, October 20, 2026 — Roland announces two new additions to its long-running lineup of Roland Boutique instruments for on-the-go creation, performance, and music production. The JUPITER-08 is a special release that celebrates 45 years of the Roland JUPITER-8, one of the most coveted analog synthesizers of all time. n/vision is a newly developed instrument that elevates the sophisticated character of classic wavetable synthesis with Roland's latest technologies.

Introduced in 2015, Roland Boutique is a growing world of compact instruments that drive fresh creative approaches in electronic music, expanding on legendary sounds of the past with workflows tailored for modern producers and musicians. The sound is immense and iconic—often inspired by famous Roland designs—while the small, portable form factor is made for in-the-moment creativity. Whether performing live on stage, producing in the studio, or playing for pure enjoyment, Roland Boutique delivers an exceptional musical experience for creators of all kinds.

With the latest additions, the current Roland Boutique lineup now includes eight unique models. The JUPITER-08 and n/vision carry on all the great design features that the series is known for, including built-in speakers, flexible battery/USB-C power, and USB audio/MIDI connectivity for interfacing with music software. These new models also include a K-25m keyboard dock, making them standalone instruments for instant inspiration.

JUPITER-08 Synthesizer

Widely regarded as the king of polysynths, the Roland JUPITER-8 has been revered by generations of musicians since its debut in 1981. This powerhouse instrument helped define the era's electronic music with its huge, dreamy tones, and it continues to be heard in classic synth-pop tracks, video game soundtracks, film scores, modern pop hits, and more. The JUPITER-08 celebrates the 45th anniversary of the analog legend with this special addition to the Roland Boutique series. Offering sonic capabilities and interface features inspired by the original hardware, this powerful mini synth delivers classic sound, hands-on control, and modern performance tools in a go-everywhere design.

With its flexible sound engine, the JUPITER-08 is a highly capable musical tool. By default, the synth is set for a retro experience with the eight-part/two-voice architecture of the original JUPITER-8, but users can internally expand the polyphony to 32 voices to meet modern playing needs and craft all-new tonalities. With refined voice allocation and pitch behavior, the JUPITER-08 provides a rich, animated playing experience with enhanced polyphonic performance and genuine vintage-inspired character.

The JUPITER-08 comes equipped with a two-part, 64-step polyphonic sequencer and an arpeggio function, ready to capture ideas and build dynamic, evolving sounds on the fly. Onboard processing is also available for extensive sound shaping and spatial enhancement. Users can tap into 17 unique effects—including chorus and MFX—plus dedicated delay and a reverb with five types and a unique shimmer mode.

n/vision Wavetable Synthesizer

n/vision is a small yet mighty synthesizer that elevates classic wavetable synthesis with advanced Roland sound-shaping techniques. Newly developed for the Roland Boutique series, it delivers a powerful platform for crafting rich tonalities and evolving textures, offering hands-on control for immediate creative interaction and deep menu-driven tools for sophisticated sound design.

Powered by Roland’s latest sound advancements, n/vision allows players to build evocative textures through a tactile synthesizer workflow. Users can easily blend and shape two wavetable layers to create animated movement, moving pads, aggressive leads, complex timbres, and more.

Multiple modulation sources can influence wavetable position, layer balance, pitch, and shaping parameters, enabling highly dynamic sound movement. Roland’s innovative wave-shaper technology transforms incoming waveforms through non-linear processing, generating new harmonics and unique textures that go beyond the capabilities of traditional wavetable synthesis.

n/vision’s top-level interface supports immediate sound creation, but users can dive much deeper if they want. Step LFO, envelope modulation, oscillator modulation, motion recording, and extensive parameter control open powerful sound design capabilities. n/vision also provides additional sonic enhancement with a drive-enhanced analog-modeling filter, multiple filter models inspired by classic synths, and the same powerful effects processing options as the JUPITER-08.

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This is the weirdest pedal he owns … and He loves it! // The Square from NWS [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Whether its turning simple mono synths into sounding like music easels, taking a basic polysynth and making it sound like a complex oscillator or just generally continuing to be a weird and wonderful effect for synths ... I'm pretty fascinating with this one. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

The Square // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.u...
Check out Nick’s inventions // https://nicksworldofsynthesizers.co.uk"

THE SQUARE

The Square ring modulator pedal, Boutique, Hand Made & Designed By Me.

Intro

The Square pedal is simply a ring modulator that takes the input signal and sends it to both inputs of the ring modulator at the same time.

Despite it's simplicity, The Square is capable of producing a wide variety of sounds depending on what you put into it.

Each pedal is unique and made by hand, from the hand bent metal enclosure to the component choices and tolerances. Imperfections are considered part of the aesthetic appeal both sonically and physically.

To understand what the pedal is and all the magical things it can do for your musical productions, we strongly recommend watching the video from DivKid below.

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Medeli MK61 review - a General MIDI keyboard for piano beginners

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The Medeli MK61 https://medeli.eu/ is a beginner's keyboard that offers a good keyboard action and some good sounds and a music teacher at a very attractive price. In this video, I play a lot of sounds and examine the firmware features. Table of contents:

00:00 teaser: If you know how to, you can get massive sounds out of this
00:11 Hi, what's this?
00:54 Playing the piano: 3 demos
03:27 Hardware overview
06:07 playing patches:
06:40 Romantic Electric Piano 2
07:02 Piano & EP
07:26 Harpsichord
07:49 Synth Music Box

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