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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Why Everyone Wanted an E-mu Emulator (The Story Behind the Icon)
video upload by Ian Dixon
"The E-mu Emulator is one of the most influential musical instruments ever made. From Pet Shop Boys and Depeche Mode to Genesis, Rush and countless film composers, the Emulator helped define the sound of the 1980s. In this episode of TDL Synthchat, I'm joined by Peter James Steven from the Pro Synth Network to explore the complete history of the Emulator family, from the original Emulator I through the legendary Emulator II, Emulator III, Emax, Proteus and beyond.
Peter owns several original Emulators and even helped develop the Emulator 5 "Vampire Rack", giving him a unique insight into the evolution of E-mu's groundbreaking samplers. We discuss the iconic string sounds, why the Emulator still has such a devoted following, how it compares with the Fairlight, and why many musicians still believe nothing quite captures the original hardware.
If you're interested in vintage synthesizers, classic samplers, 80s music production or electronic music history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: documentaries, Emu, Interviews
LABELS/MORE: documentaries, Emu, Interviews
Talk Talk – Life's What You Make It | Vintage Synth Cover | Oberheim OB-Xa & Emulator II
video upload by RetroSound
"A Vintage Synth cover of the timeless 1985 classic 'Life's What You Make It' by Talk Talk, recreated using iconic vintage instruments to capture the unmistakable sound of the original era. The song was originally released as the lead single from The Colour of Spring and became one of Talk Talk's signature New Wave hits.
Vintage Gear Used:
• Oberheim OB-Xa – Pads & Organ Sounds
• E-mu Emulator II – Guitar Riff & Piano
• LinnDrum – Drum Machine
• Simmons Drums – Electronic Drums & Percussion
This cover is a tribute to the incredible production and atmosphere of the original recording, combining authentic 1980s synthesizers, sampler technology, and classic drum machines."
A. G. Cook presents SuperStarSaw | Native Instruments
video upload by Native Instruments
"Presented by A. G. Cook, SuperStarSaw pushes stacked saw synthesis to its extremes. Create huge supersaws, impossible glides, blissed-out harmonies, and controlled chaos from a single playable instrument – without the need for endless layering and automation."
Playlist:
1. A. G. Cook presents SuperStarSaw | Native Instruments
2. Discover SuperStarSaw with A. G. Cook | Native Instruments
3. SuperStarSaw synth walkthrough | Native Instruments

Native Instruments and A. G. Cook turn his signature supersaw into a custom instrument you can play
The PC Music founder and 2025 BRIT Producer of the Year brings the stacked saw sound known for Charli xcx, and Caroline Polachek to a single synthesizer — built from his own patches
Berlin, July 16, 2026: Native Instruments has today launched SuperStarSaw, a synthesizer co-created with GRAMMY-winning A. G. Cook, British producer, PC Music founder, and one of the key architects of contemporary pop's defining sonic palette.
Supersaws, multiple sawtooth waves layered and slightly detuned against each other, are responsible for some of modern pop's most immediately recognisable textures: the wide, lush, harmonically dense quality running through Cook's work with Charli xcx, Beyoncé, Caroline Polachek, and Oklou. Building them has always meant painstaking multi-instance layering, a process Cook had refined over years of his own production work, and which became the starting point for what followed. The instrument grew out of a two-year collaboration with Native Instruments' design team, who worked directly from Cook's patches and production sessions to turn one of modern pop's most coveted sounds into something you can actually play.
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LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Native Instruments, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ocean Swift releases DevOcean Modular - 145+ modules, fresh DSP, unique ideas
video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
Playlist:
1. DevOcean Modular | OUT NOW | Fast forward modular synthesis #modularsynth #sounddesign #synthesiser
2. DevOcean Modular - Artificial Echo Book - Patch Example #modularsynth #sounddesign #synthesiser
3. DevOcean Modular - Create A 3 Osc Synth Patch From Scratch #modularsynth #sounddesign #synthesiser
"Ocean Swift releases DevOcean Modular - a modern modular synthesis and sound design platform. Offering a growing collection of 145 modules which include dozens of nods to the open source DSP community, DSP and MIDI scripting, an educational and UX mindset and more.
The developer quotes:
'It sounds compelling. The DSP is written from scratch, in the way that shows - filters with weight and bite, effects that behave like hardware, an oscillator section with real dynamic range.' - Yaron, Product Manager @ Ocean Swift.
'It is a system built for discovery. Complex where you want it, inviting from the first minute, and generous with what it teaches you as you go. Thousands of patches, presets and snapshots to pull apart and learn from. It doesn't ask you to move in - it offers.' - Fernando, Sound/UX Designer @ Ocean Swift.
On intro for €129.99, 35% off €199 MSRP until September 1 2026.
Grab it here: https://oceanswift.net/product/devocean/
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LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Ocean Swift, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Ocean Swift, Soft Synths
Introducing the Synido TempoKEY K32 Play!
video upload by Musical Miscellany & More
"The folks at @synidotech asked me to help launch their latest MIDI controller, the TempoKey K32. It's unique in that it's not just a MIDI controller but also includes a synth engine. In this video, I take a look at a pre-release model."
DISCOUNT CODE (Europe): SYNIDOK32 | Expires:August 30, 2026
Purchase link (Europe): https://www.synido.com/s/k32
Intro - 0:00
Unboxing & Overview - 1:26
Internal Synth Engine - 3:31
Using the Editor - 5:24
Direct Audio - 6:47
Using with Soft Synth - 8:15
Using the Arpeggiator - 10:08
Additional Features - 11:30
Using with Hardware Synth - 12:45
Final Thoughts - 14:24
And one from 2-Minute Warning:
The Key - 4-Minute Jam (TempoKEY K32 Play + Taiga + DFAM)
video upload by 2-Minute Warning
"This video is a little different for two reasons!
First, it's the first time I'm featuring an instrument kindly provided by a manufacturer. Synido sent me the TempoKEY K32 Play to explore in my own workflow and share my honest impressions.
They didn't ask for a scripted review, so I simply approached it the same way I approach every other instrument on this channel: by making music with it.
Secondly... this is exceptionally a 4-minute jam!
Think of it as two consecutive 2-minute performances before I take a short summer break. 😊
Rather than trying to showcase every feature of the K32 as a MIDI controller (Bluetooth MIDI, battery power, USB/MIDI connectivity, pads, knobs, etc.), I wanted to focus on what intrigued me the most: its built-in General MIDI sound engine.
For this performance, the Hapax sequences the entire setup. The Taiga handles the bass, the DFAM takes care of the analog drums (synchronized by the Hapax), while the K32 Play provides everything else: guitars, strings, bells, plucks, additional drum sounds… and occasionally runs through the Eventide H90 for a bit of extra space and texture.
As always, the musical performance itself was recorded in a single take. Mixing/mastering was done afterwards in Ableton Live, but the performance you hear is exactly as it happened.
A sincere thank you to Synido. Without their message, this musical experiment probably wouldn't have happened."
✅ PLAY THE MOMENT INSPIRATION HITS
Most MIDI keyboards need a computer and software to make a sound. K32 doesn't. Built-in sounds and speakers let you play instantly--couch,classroom, anywhere.✅ 32 KEYS, MORE ROOM
25 keys feel cramped for chords and melody together. The K32's 32-key layout gives your hands space to play naturally.
✅ WIRELESS, GO ANYWHERE
BLE MIDI + Battery. Create from the couch, backstage, in class, or on a plane.
✅ GROWS WITH YOU
Connect another MIDI controller and use the K32 as a standalone sound module. Compact setup, maximum flexibility.
✅ INSTANT SOUND SWITCHING
Save favorite instruments to the KEY Sound buttons. Jump from piano to synth to bass with one press. No menu-diving.
✅ HANDS-ON CONTROL
8 assignable knobs, 8 drum pads, and a clear OLED display. Adjust, beat, and perform in real time—no mouse needed.
✅ FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR JOURNEY
From first beat to live performance, K32 adapts to your workflow. Start simple. Grow into it. Create without limits.
✅ FAST WIRELESS PAIRING
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LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence, Synido
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence, Synido
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
MiniMoog Program for Akai MPC4000, Z4, Z8 Samplers
video upload by TONELAB
"Listen with Headphones if possible.
Quite possibly, the closest thing to having a 'Moog Plugin' inside your MPC4000, Z4 or Z8. Rather than settle for a traditional 'multi-sampled' Instrument, having only a few or a dozen (at most) Samples onboard, and declaring it a 'MiniMoog'. I wondered, 'why not capture EVERY KEY from the original Model D MiniMoog?' ..and give one of the most celebrated Synthesizers of all time the closest possible incarnation on Akai's most revered Samplers of all time?!
Furthermore, the MPC4000 is quite a beast, in that, it can Sample at 24-bit / 48kHz, which is perfect to capture such a prized vintage Synth that's revered for it's thick, rich tonality. From that point, I wanted it for myself.
And so, with the labor done, we now have, what I consider, the most ambitious MPC of all-time loaded with arguably, the most celebrated Synth of all time.. and well, here's the result.
A first look at this labor of love, and I can't tell you how good it felt to finally play chords with sounds from a vintage Model D! ..evidently, I overloaded the MPCs internal Mixer, but, knowing full well I did overload the MPCs output, I didn't think it was necessary to sugar-coat the 'first look', and thought, this 'overloading' was just as important to include as the rest of it. As one could expect, if you played 5 MiniMoogs side-by-side.. you too, would probably overload what ever Mixer they're running into, too.
A simple reduction in resonance and/or Program volume, and there's more headroom to reach with those 'wider' chords.
Anyway, warts n' all, here it is, just as I was discovering in real-time. The nature of all of 88 individually cut and looped Samples playing alongside each other. Something the original MiniMoog simply can not do.
Here's hoping you enjoy this fascinating discovery of how the MPC4000 'sounds' when faithfully loaded up with 88 Samples from an original 1976 MiniMoog Model D's Ramp Oscillator! (Actually the MiniMoog offered 96, but as most MIDI Keyboards offer up to 88 keys, I stuck with 88.
PS. 5 more MiniMoog-shapes coming soon!
https://store.tonelab.au/collections/mpc4000"
John Bowen Solaris for keyboard.
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LABELS/MORE: Akai, John Bowen, MOOG, Tonelab
LABELS/MORE: Akai, John Bowen, MOOG, Tonelab
SEQUENTIAL PROPHET 12 ♫ 50+ Custom Sounds ► ULTIMATE SOUNDS
video upload by Synth Cloud
"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 ULTIMATE SOUNDS:https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com
Ultimate Sounds for Prophet 12 is a premium sound bank featuring 50 professionally programmed sounds for Sequential / Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 and Prophet 12 Desktop.
This collection is designed to expand the expressive and hybrid character of the Prophet 12, combining modern digital detail with analog-style warmth, depth and musical response.
Inside the sound bank you will find cinematic pads, evolving atmospheres, digital textures, analog-style leads, deep basses, brass sounds, arpeggiated patches, layered synth colors and ambient soundscapes ready for modern productions, live performances and cinematic compositions.
Using the Prophet 12 architecture, Ultimate Sounds takes advantage of its deep synthesis engine, modulation possibilities, envelopes, LFO movement, delay textures and performance-oriented programming to create a versatile collection of inspiring and playable sounds.
This is not simply a preset collection. It is a focused sound design toolkit for musicians, producers and composers looking for expressive Prophet 12 sounds with a modern hybrid identity.
Backrooms - 'People in San Jose' (Synth Cover) [Prophet rev2 + Korg MS-20]
video upload by Ross Piano
"Another one of my favourite cues from the Backrooms score. As I recall, this piece accompanies a montage of establishing shots of San Jose, early in the first act. The piece is in G minor and is built around 2 different ostinatos. Both ostinatos have chromatic notes that create a sharper and more mysterious atmosphere. The first (0:00) features both the natural and raised third (Bb and B natural). The second (0:23) features the raised 6th (E natural), transforming G minor into G dorian. However, the minor 6th (E flat) appears in the melody (at 0:45) creating a contradiction between these two layers. This ‘contradiction’ creates interest and tension.
This arrangement had too many separate layers to feature them all on screen simultaneously. For this reason, the individual screens cut between various sounds/patches.
In addition to all the parts you see on screen, I recorded some ambient drones. I decided not to film these, as the screen would become crowded with shots of me holding down a single note haha.
All these sounds are designed from scratch on analog synthesizers (a Prophet rev2 and a Korg MS-20). I mix in Ableton, where I add additional effects (reverb, distortion, delays etc.). In this case, most of the effects were from Soundtoys.
Download MP3: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a3II...
Download WAV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gt2f..."
Monday, July 13, 2026
The 10 BEST GForce Sequential Prophet 5 PAD Sounds (OG Bank / No Talking) & More
video upload by Sounds Like This
"What does the GForce & Sequential PROHET 5 VST / AU Synth sound like? It sounds like this!"
https://www.gforcesoftware.com
Playlist at the time of this post:
1. The 10 BEST GForce Sequential Prophet 5 PAD Sounds (OG Bank / No Talking)
2. The 10 BEST GForce Sequential Prophet 5 LEAD Sounds (OG Bank / No Talking)
3. The 10 BEST GForce Sequential Prophet 5 BASS Sounds (OG Bank / No Talking)
4. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | SFX | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
5. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | POLY | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
6. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | PAD | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
7. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | LEAD | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
8. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | BASS | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
9. GForce Sequential Prophet 5 | ARP | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
10. GForce Sequential PROHET 5 (OG Bank) | SFX | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
11. GForce Sequential PROHET 5 (OG Bank) | POLY | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
12. GForce Sequential PROPHET 5 (OG Bank) | PAD | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
13. GForce Sequential PROPHET 5 (OG Bank )| LEAD | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
14. GForce Sequential PROHET 5 (OG Bank) | BASS | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
15. GForce Sequential PROHET 5 (OG Bank) | ARP | Sounds Like This (No Talking)
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LABELS/MORE: GForce, Sequential, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: GForce, Sequential, Soft Synths
NEW!! Polyrex Synthesizer Breakdown | Features That Matter
video uploads by Safari Audio
Playlist:
1. NEW!! Polyrex Synthesizer Breakdown | Features That Matter
2. PolyRex: The Synth Everyone's Talking About - Mixed by Jellz
3. Is PolyRex the Ultimate Juno-Inspired Synth Plugin? - wil maker
"Check out PolyRex here: https://safariaudio.com/products/poly...
Meet PolyRex, the vintage polysynth of our dreams! It captures everything we love about the classic Juno series- the lush chorus, organic movement, warm character, and nostalgic vibe that makes you want to keep playing.
In this video, Noam and Orel take a deep dive into PolyRex, exploring its features, and the wild sonic possibilities.
Let us know what you think in the comments! 👇
0:00 Intro
1:38 Oscillator Section + Envelope Section
2:33 Filter Section
3:13 LFO Section
3:46 Arp Section
4:03 FX Section
4:47 Mod Wheel Section
5:51 Outro"
Inspired by some of our favorite analog polysynths from the early 80s, POLYREX was built around a simple idea: make a synth that feels immediate, fun, nostalgic, and filled with inspiring sounds.
We loved the spirit of classic Japanese polysynths: the glowing chorus, the drifting movement, the soft-but-punchy filter, and the way one simple chord can suddenly feel emotional.
But we didn’t want to build a museum piece. POLYREX is our version of that world, pushed through the weird, colorful Safari lens. Faster, stranger, more playful, and made for modern producers who want to create instead of menu dive.
From dreamy pads and unstable tape keys to punchy basses, glassy plucks, warped chords, and cinematic nostalgia, POLYREX gives you vintage-inspired poly synth sounds with its own Safari personality.
VINTAGE-INSPIRED OSCILLATOR SECTION
Square Oscillator - Classic poly synth bite and harmonic weight
Sub Oscillator - Adds deeper body and low-end support
Noise Generator - Great for air, texture, percussion-style sounds, and grit
PWM Control - Pulse-width movement for animated vintage tones
LFO Pitch Modulation - Adds motion, drift, and slightly unstable character
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LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Safari Audio, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, News, Safari Audio, Soft Synths
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Roland JX3p with DT200 Quick Demo SN 341915
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store
via this eBay listing
"Up for grabs is our Roland JX3p with DT200 controller. It all works fantastic, sounds amazing and looks good as well.. see pics for minor body wear etc.. nothing major, in fact this is one of the better JX3ps I have come across over the years. This synth sounds every bit as awesome as a Juno60 and although it does not have as many features as a Jupiter 6 I still feel that its every bit as awesome and every bit as elegant as the Jupiter 6. Also included is the new DT200 and proper connecting cable.
THIS JX3p has had the battery replaced! This synth was tech'd and given a good check up. This synth is good to go for years to come!"
video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store
via this eBay listing
"Up for grabs is our Roland JX3p with DT200 controller. It all works fantastic, sounds amazing and looks good as well.. see pics for minor body wear etc.. nothing major, in fact this is one of the better JX3ps I have come across over the years. This synth sounds every bit as awesome as a Juno60 and although it does not have as many features as a Jupiter 6 I still feel that its every bit as awesome and every bit as elegant as the Jupiter 6. Also included is the new DT200 and proper connecting cable.
THIS JX3p has had the battery replaced! This synth was tech'd and given a good check up. This synth is good to go for years to come!"
Saturday, July 11, 2026
I Want to Rock With You, song made with Novation Ultranova
video upload by That Makes Synths
"This is a song Brad made with the Novation Ultranova and Bass Station II.
Vocoder patches can be downloaded from Novation's website: https://downloads.novationmusic.com/n...
Novation Refurbished Gear:
https://us.novationmusic.com/certifie...
That Makes Synth does not own the rights to Battle Star Galactica and is not affiliated with Novation."
And the making of:
That Makes Synths Presents: The Novation Ultranova
video upload by That Makes Synths
"In this episode of "That Makes Synths", Brad takes a look at Novation's Ultranova. This is a fun synth with a great vocoder and arpeggiator. In particular, Brad will show the sound sets Novation released for their 25th anniversary. Unfortunately, he did not see the sounds still on Novation's website. However, the vocoder patches are still on their website:
https://downloads.novationmusic.com/n...
Also, if you want to find great deals on Novation gear, check out their refurbished store:
https://us.novationmusic.com/certifie...
Brad is not affiliated with Novation and does not own the copyright to Battlestar Galactica."
Friday, July 10, 2026
Waldorf Iridium MK2 - Powerhouse Synth Review
video upload by sonicstate
"Paulee Alex Bow (@magicalsynthadventure3216 ) takes a look at the new monster synthesis machine - the Waldorf Iridium MK2 (@WaldorfMusicChannel ) a 16-voice synthesizer with four layers and wavetable, FM and sampling engines.
Paulee gives us an overview of the hardware, the new Seeds synthesis, which blends up to 12 mini-synths scanned like a wavetable, plus the flavor knob for note-on randomisation.
Four layers bring a mixer and round robin key assignment, while Aphex Twin-inspired per-note parameter locks assign different sounds and engines to each key.
There's Kernels FM, a Kawai K5-style additive patch, legacy grunge modes, SoundFont conversion via ConvertWithMoss, granular synthesis and CV inputs.
Priced around £2,085 its a robust wavetable synth for tweakers
https://waldorfmusic.com
*Key Moments*
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:35 Rear panel tour
00:02:06 Seeds synthesis
00:05:16 Four layers and mixer
00:07:01 Per-note parameter locks
00:11:26 Kernels FM mode
00:17:39 Legacy grunge mode
00:19:13 Sampler and samples
00:24:26 Granular synthesis
00:34:09 Price and verdict"
Behringer Synth Family - "Inner Desert" (live)
video upload by LFOstore
"Aaaand - not only!
Also Akai,Eventide,Korg and others.
Wishing you great summer with bright colours & comfort studio moments!
Presenting a new jam in our new studio space - Orange Celtic Place.
'Inner Desert' is a cosmic & ethnic journey with vintage flavour & hypnotic patterns.
In the heart of performance - classic sequence made on Behringer Odyssey.
Korg Prophecy used to play ethnic solo woodwind - physical modeling adding a real magic here!
Composition played by Nick Klimenko
Video by Nick Klimenko
Instruments used:
Korg Prophecy (oriental solo)
Eventide H9 (main reverb)
Akai Miniak (drone)
Behringer Odyssey (main sequence)
Behringer Monopoly (layered sequence)
Behringer MS-1 (solo)
Shruthi XT & Ambika
You can find all this sounds on www.lfo.store
Enjoy & please support with your comments & feedbacks!
LFO Team"
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LABELS/MORE: Akai, Behringer, Eventide, Korg, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Mutable Instruments
LABELS/MORE: Akai, Behringer, Eventide, Korg, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Mutable Instruments
Seinfeld Bass Battle
video upload by General Midi Guy ⚡
George is the only one that looks like himself, ableit with a mustache. Wouldn't mind hearing a New Order/Joy Division Bass Battle.
"Is the Seinfeld theme played by a Korg M1 or by the 360 Systems Midi Bass, lets find out :p both have been credited Seinfeld Bass on various Internet forums.
This test is not 100% as i dont have the same mixer, fx etc 🛸
https://www.vice.com/en/article/689n7...
https://www.rhythmicrobot.com/product..."
"Remember Seinfeld? Remember that poppin’ slap bass sound all over the show – in the titles, in the end credits, in every sting and transition? Well, this is the little box of tricks that made that sound. The 360 Systems MIDI Bass was an early sampled bass unit, later upgraded to a Pro version that rackmounted. It was a limited but (for its time) powerful-sounding machine that had swappable EPROMS to access additional sounds. We managed to score an original tabletop MIDI Bass plus a set of EPROMS covering a range of both classic and unusual sounds with a distinctly 80s vibe. There is, of course, ‘that’ Seinfeld Slap bass; but if you don’t fancy reliving the glory days of American comedy, there are seven other sounds to choose from – a great Fender Jazz bass, through a punchy 80s synth bass to a rather cool Stick bass (think Tony Levin playing Peter Gabriel’s live gigs and you’ve got it)… and more.
MIDI Bass hardware Kontakt instrumentThe MIDI Bass is a simple little device – MIDI notes go in, bass sounds come out – so we’ve kept things simple for our recreation, which just adds some useful compression and tube saturation controls and leaves the rest up to you and your funk."
https://www.rhythmicrobot.com/product...
Additional Seinfeld Bass posts
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LABELS/MORE: 360 Sys, Korg, Native Instruments, Soft Synths, synth humor
LABELS/MORE: 360 Sys, Korg, Native Instruments, Soft Synths, synth humor
the POLYBRUTE's DARK SIDE you should hear
video upload by Tonepusher
"🔊Sounds, Presets & Templates🔊
Synth Presets & Samples►https://www.tonepusher.com/
Patreon(synth presets,templates,store discounts)► / tonepusher
Think the Arturia PolyBrute is just about lush pads and vintage analog sounds? Think again. In this video, I explore the darker, more aggressive side of the PolyBrute and show how features like the Metalizer, Brute Factor, Morph, ladder filter drive, and distortion effects can create brutal industrial textures. If you're into industrial music, EBM, dark electronic music or just want to hear what this incredible analog synth is really capable of, this one's for you."
Thursday, July 09, 2026
Synapse Audio Dune 3: 50 Vintage Arp Presets. Sound Demo/Jam
video upload by Anton Anru
📻 “Nostalgic Flow” is a bank of 50 arpeggio presets for Synapse Audio Dune 3.
In this bank, I wanted to explore the plugin's broad sonic capabilities, including various filter modes, filter FX, different oscillator types, and effects. I extensively modulated the parameters of these modules using tempo-synced LFOs and MSEGs to create dynamic sound.
I also carefully worked with arpeggio parameters to add complexity—some presets even sound like sequences or chords.
📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/dune...
💾 The bank covers a wide range of timbres: warm, deep, dreamy, soft, noisy, bright, dark, distorted, cold, metallic. They will fit many genres, styles, arrangements, and mixes.
🎛 All presets respond to Velocity, affecting volume and brightness, allowing for accents in the pattern.
ModWheel adds expression to the sound through filter opening, detuning, vibrato, or additional movement.
💎 The soundset is universal, the arpeggios are suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.
💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer.
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
The 20 BEST Sounds on the Expressive E Osmose CE & Summer Sale
video upload by Sam Gutman and Expressive E
"Here are my favorite patches in the CTRL-E software with the Expressive E Osmose CE keywords: synthesizer MPE synth MIDI controller keyboard"
Press release on the sale follows:
Expressive E launches its Summer Offer, with up to 55% off all software until July 23rd
Marseille, France - July 9th, 2026
Expressive E announces today its Summer Offer, giving musicians and producers access to discounts of up to 55% across its software ecosystem. Running from July 9th to July 23rd, the promotion includes expressive instruments, software bundles, Expressive Suites and sound libraries for Osmose, Osmose CE, Touché and Touché SE.
Osmose Sound Bundle at €699 instead of 1562€
Designed as the most complete software collection for Osmose, the bundle brings together 8 premium instruments and synths, 17 expressive sound packs and over 2,800 presets designed for expressive performance with Osmose and Osmose CE.
The bundle includes Expressive E Soliste, Expressive E Noisy 2, Kilohearts Phase Plant, u-he Hive 2, Synapse Audio DUNE 3, Dawesome MYTH, AAS Lounge Lizard and Dawesome KONTRAST.
Expressive E instruments at 40% off
Soliste and Noisy 2 are available at 40% off, giving musicians access to physically modeled solo strings and expressive synthesis at reduced prices.
Expressive Suites : Premium software instruments and presets up to 50% off Expressive Suites combine acclaimed software instruments with curated preset collections crafted by Expressive E to bring more depth, movement and playability to music production.
The offer includes Expressive Suites for Kilohearts Phase Plant, Synapse Audio DUNE 3, Dawesome MYTH, Dawesome KONTRAST, AAS Lounge Lizard and u-he Hive 2. For users already owning the synth, preset collections are also available separately at a preferred price.
Sounds for Touché — Touché-compatible instruments and sound libraries up to 55% off
Owners of Touché and Touché SE can expand their expressive palette with selected instruments, bundles and sound expansions designed for expressive, gesture-driven play.
The Touché Sounds Collection is available at 55% off, alongside Touché-compatible instruments and sound libraries including Imagine, Mercury and Helium.
The Summer Offer runs from July 9th to July 23rd, 2026, with all deals available on the dedicated Expressive E Summer Offer page."
Behringer PHARA-O mini Editor and Soundbank, VST and Standalone Version
video upload by mller30161
"Homepage: https://phrao-mini.jimdofree.com
Here are my Midi Editor for the Behringer PHARA-O mini Synth.
The PHARA-O mini Editor gives you direct access from the DAW to the Behringer PHARA-O mini parameters, allowing you to integrate it into the DAW project.
In the PlugIn VST version you can record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.
With the random functions, you can explore the full sound potential of the PHARA-O mini.
Editor Features:
Simple handling of the PHARA-O mini without menu surfing.
Complex sound changes can be made easily and quickly.
Change Behringer PHARA-O mini Sounds directly from Editor.
Many controllers can be automated.
X-Y modulation of all parameters.
You can random the Controllers of the Behringer PHARA-O mini Synth to produce new sounds.
You can use your Behringer PHARA-O mini as a sound module in your DAW.
A Editor sound bank with 40 new sounds is included.
The Editor are available for:
PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.
MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026
New Analogue Solutions FILTOPIA Analogue Monosynth Incoming
"Fusebox X is an analogue monosynth with 3 note poly capabilities"
Priced £1,799.00
Update: additional pics and details added.

Filtopia will be a limited edition synth - we are only building 200 units.
Stereo analogue monosynth - with a 5 Multi-Mode filter Filterbank - to give glorious and unique filter sweeps!
USP - THE FILTER BANK
Filtopia’s key USP is a bank of 5 analogue filters wired in parallel. Glorious multi-band filter sweeps are possible. With some tweaking you can also get vowel types sounds.
5 filters doesn’t mean just 5 filters, by having offset filter-cutoff frequencies, with some high resonance levels, can mimic the way the human voice works. Something that can’t be done with a single filter.
Aside from the uniqueness of a multi-channel filter bank for filtering, Filtopia is fully loaded with VCOs, LFOs, EGs, etc.
Filterbank - 5 analogue multi-mode filters - superb multi-filter sweeps, and even vowel sounds!
3 VCOs - can be routed to some or many of the filters as dictated by the front panel.
5 VCFs - Multi-Mode - wired in parallel.
2 VCAs - one has Echo.
3 EGs - full ADSR.
2 LFOs.
Noise.
2 Sub-Osc.
MIDI to CV.
8 step CV sequencer.
Stereo Outs.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
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