"Dubreq released the Stylosette last year but I'm just now getting around to buying one. I'm not sure why it took me so long but here's a quick overview of the Sytlosette Keys and what it can do.
The Stylosette is the latest addition to our Pocket-sized Analog synthesizer range. It’s a monophonic mini analog synth that looks like a cassette and comes in a cool retro cassette storage case for batteries, clips, a screwdriver and cables, which are all included. It also has a built-in speaker, aux out, and an expansion port.
Use the crocodile clips provided to trigger sounds using conductive objects such as fruits, vegetables, or spoons! The Stylosette has a 13-key touch-sensitive keyboard and is played by sliding your finger along the touch-sensitive metal surface, so no need for a Stylus.
Each segment on the synthesizer keyboard plays a different note, so you can create rich, dynamic music with delay effects, vibrato, and a three-octave range.
Change the speed, depth, and delay with the screwdriver accessory to customize your sound. Even connect to another Stylosette. Buzz, twist, and warp every note in the palm of your hand – anywhere.
It’s an excellent gift for both musicians and beginners alike. All you need to do is insert batteries, turn it on, touch the keypad, and make some noise!
Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.
Playlist:
1. CITADEL ALCHEMIST & Kastle 2+Citadel DIY Kits & more NEWS from Bastl!
We built a fantasy world of magical music machines with the FX Wizard multi-effect, the Wave Bard sample player and the Alchemist synth that live in battery powered Kastle 2 format and the Citadel eurorack version. We are excited to not only announce the late arrival of the Citadel Alchemist Eurorack module to the party, but to let everyone know that all the instruments are now available as DIY kits and that we are partially open-sourcing it so the world we started could be expanded by many others."
2. Bastl CITADEL Alchemist - All Synth Modes preview
"A complete preview of Alchemist's Synth Modes with a quick preview of the Dual FX and a small jam."
Chapters:
00:00 Filter
00:44 FM
01:32 Supersaw
02:25 Hypersine
03:24 GlitchNoise
03:41 Dual FX
04:27 Small Jam and patching
3. Hello Alchemist ! Bastl Citadel synth engine rave to experimental - Stazma and Bastl Instruments
Alchemist is now EURORACK... into the CITADEL!!!!!
So here we go checking out how this synth engine will play out with his other citadel friend the Wave Bard in breakbeat torture mode.
Also a cool oportunity to play around the Diktaat from Mzourack to trigger both units in a performative way.
Citadel Alchemist is a patchable hybrid-synthesis based eurorack module that empowers you in discovering melodies and even harmonies despite being monophonic. Patch programmable sequencing via the control signals into the two PITCH MOD inputs opens up a world of melodic inspiration beyond classic arpeggios while staying in your preferred SCALE.
5 synthesis modes The Alchemist has a carefully tuned wide timbral range spanning across 5 synthesis modes (FILTER, FM, HYPERSINE, SUPERSAW and GLITCHNOISE) accessed by main TIMBRE sweep that is refined by the RATIO control.
The ENV macro knob affects different parts of the synth and sequencing engine to maximize musicality and it even lets you continually morph between the synthesis modes and access truly unique sounds. The timbral palette is further extended by the dual FX section which offers either a wide delay that will smear the arpeggios into echoed harmonies or a chorus-flanger-distortion-combfilter macro custom tuned for each synth mode. You can also access gliding rubber textures with the PITCH SLIDE macro that applies pitch envelope and portamento. You can customize its rhythms and scales with the web-based editor. Modulate anything All main parameters can be modulated and tightly sequenced by the surprisingly powerful CV and GATE pattern generator. Create groovy off-grid beats using the built-in LFO, which can be synced, reset, or left to run freely.
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing OSIRUS, a FREE software emulation of the Access Virus A/B/C by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Access Virus A/B/C recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/osirus/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
"In 2025 Ashun Sound Machines contacted me and asked if I would like to create a set of unique presets for their upcoming synth. No details were disclosed about the instrument but, as you can imagine, I was curious. I agreed and several weeks later a monster 8-oscillator synth arrived at my doorstep. Today all of you can see it and hear it in action - the LEVIASYNTH is ready! Here's a quick video with some factory presets I created on the new Leviasynth. In this demo I kept the internal reverb low and did a fair amount of tweaking to give you a better idea of the timbre / behavior of the synth.
cheers;
Jexus / sounds-for-synths.com"
"A musical exploration of Leviasynth, Ashun Sound Machines’ successor to the Hydrasynth. Leviasynth is an 8 oscillator algorithmic synthesizer with analog and digital filters and five types of synthesis.
All the sounds featured in this video were created by me and are included in the Leviasynth factory presets (except Synfluctuate and PD keys which may be released by ASM as part of future banks). If you own or try out a Leviasynth, you can browse patches by sound designer and select Synth Universe to find all my sounds. Here I have often emphasized sounds that make use of the analog filter, showing the ability of Leviasynth to emulate analog synths, as this is one of the first things I want to know when assessing a hybrid synth. I also feature patches that highlight the other types of synthesis including FM and phase distortion.
This is a deep and powerful ‘monster’ of a synth and so far I have really only scratched the surface of its capabilities. There are too many features to list here so go to Ashun Sound Machines website to find out more.
Disclaimer: ASM sent me a pre-production unit for the purposes of sound design, but otherwise they had no input into the making of this video or the opinions expressed within.
No external enhancement or processing was applied to the sounds in this video: you are hearing them as output directly from the synth.
Note: Leviasynth does have a powerful arpeggiator and sequencer, but as they were still being finalized during the time I created these patches they are not featured in this video."
Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.
Playlist:
1. Introducing LEVIASYNTH from Ashun Sound Machines
2. Leviasynth - Crystal Cove with Kaela Sinclair by Exploredinary
3. Leviasynth Journey with Dominic Au – Part 1: Classics
4. Leviasynth Journey with Dominic Au – Part 2: Soundtracks
And an overview by loopop:
ASM LEVIASYNTH Review // Keyboard vs Desktop vs Hydrasynth
From the darkest recesses of the unexplored oceans comes ASM's most powerful creation yet—a hybrid algorithmic synthesizer with sixteen-voice polyphony, eight oscillators per-voice, and a truly absurd amount of sound design potential. There are over 300 waveforms available for each voice's eight oscillator slots, giving you access to a bonafide sandbox of sonic alchemy. Each voice's oscillators can be arranged and rearranged for versatile modulation schemes using the many available algorithms. This open-ended method of crafting timbres gives you nearly-unlimited possibilities for sculpting sounds ranging from familiar tones to completely alien timbres. In addition to the ability to create your own algorithm, the Leviasynth also comes with 144 preset algorithms for quick sparks of inspiration, and the ability to morph between these oscillators non-linearly.
The oscillators can be modulated in a multitude of ways to create even more timbral variation: Frequency Modulation, Phase Modulation, Pulse Width Modulation, HTE Sync, and Phase Distortion can all be applied to Leviasynth's oscillators for nearly-endless sound design potential. These, along with nearly every other parameter, can be affected using the internal 32-slot modulation matrix. Each of the eight oscillators includes its own volume envelope, along with five additional shared envelopes and five LFOs per-voice for creating a moving sonic texture within the canvas of the expansive modulation matrix.
The Leviasynth is one of ASM's most expressive synthesizers to date, offering a 61-key keybed with full polyphonic aftertouch, MPE compatibility, and a four-octave ribbon controller for even deeper playability. Record and playback more than just audio with the internal three-track sequencer, allowing you to record note, arpeggio, and macro automation data. Control a plethora of parameters across the synth with the eight individual macro controls, which provide a deep level of expressivity given the broad timbral potential of Leviasynth's multi-algorithm design. Expand this expressiveness into your Eurorack systems with the 3.5mm CV I/O, providing two assignable Mod inputs, as well as outputs for Pitch, Gate, Clock, and two assignable Mod outputs.
Leviasynth offers both analog and digital filters for sculpting multi-layered timbres. On the analog side, you get a buttery-smooth four-pole low pass, which provides the foundation for beautiful, intimate sounding patches. On the digital-end of the spectrum there is a complex, Hydrasynth-style multimode filter with eighteen different filter types. All of these filters can self-oscillate at high resonance settings, along with pre-drive saturation for helping your patches cut through any mix. The effects section offers two independent methods for applying that extra layer of polish to your sound. In the master effects, you can shape and transform your final sound with Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Rotary, Phaser, Chorus, Compression, EQ and more. The second method provides dedicated insert effects, which offer five flavors of Delay and four Reverbs for giving your sounds that ever-important sense of space. This two-layered approach to effects gives the Leviasynth a sound all its own, and when used in tandem with the aforementioned suite of timbral shaping engines, your imagination is the only limit. Like the vast unexplored waters of the deepest oceans, the ASM Leviasynth holds an immense amount of undiscovered potential underneath its dormant surface.
LEVIASYNTH KEYBOARD FEATURES
Complex hybrid algorithmic keyboard synthesizer 16-voice polyphony with 8 oscillators per-voice 32-slot modulation matrix Dedicated 3.5mm CV I/O Both analog and digital filters Master and insert effects engines Multi-color touch screen interface 3-track sequencer for recording notes and macro automation 4-octave ribbon controller 1024 Single mode patches, 640 Multi mode patches MPE-compatible ASM Patch Manager for Mac and PC for patch management and firmware updates
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing VAVRA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Micro Q by "The Usual Suspects", which brings back to life this iconic synthesizer!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Micro Q recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/vavra/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
"10 minutes of Dreadbox NYMPHES sounds NO TALKING. I'm recording into Ableton and mostly using stock effects. In particular, I relied heavily on Ableton's Echo. I would like to be honest with you and tell you that I still don't know how to navigate the menu entirely."
And:
Streets of Rage type beat #jamuary2026 #dreadbox #synthesizer #electronicmusic
"creation is an organic analog synth journey. This piece is designed for deep listening (either on headphones or a good sound system). Play and listen without interruption allowing yourself to be enveloped in sound.
This track is created as part of the Forest Signals playlist which explores organic, analog music inspired by nature.
⭐ Gear Used
Sequential Pro 3
Moog Matriarch
Novation Peak"
"The K3 is a six-voice wavetable synthesizer with 32 waveforms, some of which are unique waves and others are samples of acoustic instruments like piano and percussion. Each voice consists of two digital oscillators run through an analog filter (based on SSM2044 filter chips), and an analog VCA. The sound of the K3 is reminiscent of the PPG Wave 2, 2.2 or 2.3, and it can produce deep, lush analog/digital sounds. The K3 is ergonomically like other mid-80s synthesizers, with membrane buttons and an encoder for editing parameters. This cost effective classic synth is a perfect addition to any player who craves something different!"
"This ARP Pro-DGX is a thirty preset monophonic analog synth with digital controls. The 37-note keybed has aftertouch for volume, brilliance, vibrato, wow, growl, and bend effects - and even all at once if you desire! A few basic filter, envelope and LFO controls allow some tweaking of the preset sounds. Get your classic Tony Banks sounds with this unique Arp - no other synth sounds quite like it."
Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing XENIA, a FREE software emulation of the Waldorf Microwave II/XT by 'The Usual Suspects', which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!
'The Usual Suspects' is a group of people who are currently Reverse Engineering and Emulating the DSP chip from original historic hardware synthesizers, which, in this case, is the Motorola DSP56300.
As is usual with The Usual Suspects releases, you’ll need to provide the original ROM, legally acquired, of course.
The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this an absolutely faithful Waldorf Microwave II/XT recreation in software form.
More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/xenia/
In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful sounds."
"Everyone says the Yamaha CS-80 needs huge reverb and delay to sound alive…
But does it really? In this video, you’ll hear the real CS-80 completely DRY – no FX, no EQ, no compression – recreating eight classic Vangelis riffs exactly as they come out of the synth.
Can the legendary 'Synth of the Gods' still sound inspiring with nothing on it? You decide.
🎧 Best listened to on good speakers or headphones
✅ Real Yamaha CS-80
✅ 100% Dry – No FX, EQ or compression
✅ Iconic Vangelis sounds played live
⏱️ Time Stamps
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Vangelis – Chariots of Fire Brass Melody
00:49 – Vangelis – Blade Runner Brass Line
01:59 – Vangelis – Blade Runner String Pad
03:00 – Jon & Vangelis – I Hear You Now Main Theme
04:33 – Vangelis – Chariots of Fire Brass Lick
05:10 – Vangelis – To the Unknown Man Intro Melody
06:41 – Vangelis – Blade Runner Flute Intro Line
08:07 – Vangelis – Blade Runner Brass Line (No Bass)
09:04 – Outro
💬 Comment Challenge:
Does the CS-80 really sound dead without FX – or is its raw tone still unbeatable?
Tell me what you think below 👇"
LEGEND ‘70s introduces, for the first time, the concept of MODULAR STAGE PIANO. According to your needs, you can now choose the right combination of sound generating modules with dedicated knobs and buttons. Currently the modules ELECTRIC PIANO, ACOUSTIC PIANO, CLAVI and SOUND COLLECTION are available, while many others will be available in the future, within the “ALWAYS GROWING” family. Moreover to the standard PROGRAM and EFFECTS modules an optional EXTERNAL module is available to making the instrument flexible and very powerful. The design of LEGEND ‘70s Hammer Action Keyboard perfectly matches the instrument’s sound generators. The 3 contact sensors, under each key, are able to detect the corresponding movement with the highest precision.
For the more demanding musician the LEGEND ‘70s Artist-W also offers a graded hammer arrangement where their weight becomes lighter as you climb up the keyboard.
In addition, as with the traditional acoustic grand piano, the Legend Artist-W keyboard is enhanced with real wood piano keys. These keys are made of carefully selected and seasoned wood to eliminate any defect or deformation and provide maximum uniformity and stability over time.
SYNTH-8
"A real polyphonic synthesizer with character.
Synth-8 is a two-oscillators eight-voices synthesizer with a faithful reproduction of a classic American multimode analog filter with saturation, 12dB and 24dB roll off and gritty resonance. The synth architecture is easy to understand and operate but has unique features: classical waveforms with wave shaping and detuned doubling of the oscillators with “Fat” modes, dedicated envelope for the noise, Ring Mod, Hard Sync for all oscillator modes, velocity controls for filters and envelopes.
Finally, the Unison modes allow stacking up to 8 voices: with “Fat” oscillators this makes a total of 32 detuned oscillators at once! The module panel provides quick access to user’s preferred parameters by four assignable knobs. These can be also used to tweak many other parameters arranged in rows that can be navigated through dedicated buttons.
The Legend ’70s Editor has a whole screen to control the synthesizer in real-time and make the editing of new patches simple as having a real panel in your hands.
The synthesizer comes with lots of pre-sets that can be selected and tweaked and stored in the Legend ’70s programs.
Last but not least, the Synth-8 module also offers a dedicated arpeggiator section, capable of cyclically playing the notes in the desired order, and 4×16 sequences that can be assigned to the generation parameters."
"1980s Linn Electronics LM2 Drum Machine, fully serviced/restored in-house. Ready for studio action and sounds incredible. Serial No. 3218
Service notes:
-Disassembled and cleaned/lubricated Level and Pan faders
-Cleaned control and master volume pots
-Repaired MUX drum D/A and audio circuit
-Repaired read function for bass drum ROM
-Replaced internal memory batteries with modern type
-Replaced electrolytic capacitors on all pcbs
-Disassembled and cleaned switches on panel PCB
-Cleaned chassis and panel
-Installed complete set of freshly burned sound ROMS (31 total)
-Calibrated mux clock and set internal filter adjustments
-Cleaned IC pins and socket of CPU
-Cleaned pins and socket of 16pin DIP cable between CPU and voicing pcbs"
Amanda Birkenfalk performs 'Brain' combining the brand new Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP, live at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
2. Introducing the Nord Electro 7
Song: Escapade by Joshua Domfeh
Keys: Joshua Domfeh
Bass: Rubem Farias
Drums: Morgan Ågren
Audio Engineer: Calle Gustavsson
Mixing/Mastering: Calle Gustavsson
Video production: Jonas Embring
Executive Producer: David Sjöqvist
Location: Atlantis Studios, Stockholm
Gear: Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP
3. Nord Electro 7: Joshua Domfeh
"The Nord Electro 7 elevates the Electro series with a powerful new Synth Section, dedicated per-section effects and a refined panel design with a high-resolution color display. Combining our latest piano features with the Organ and Rotary Speaker from the acclaimed Nord Organ 3, the Nord Electro 7 offers exceptional versatility in a lightweight, stage-ready instrument. Read more at nordkeyboards.com. #nordelectro7"
Highlight features
General
New Panel design and new large color display Physical Drawbars on all models HP 73 - new Kawai Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed Expression Pedal Assign, enabling pedal control of Synth Filter and effect parameters Organ Section
B3, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, Soft B3 and Pipe organs from Nord Organ 3 Rotary Speaker emulation from the Nord Organ 3 3 mic positions for Rotary Speaker Physical Drawbars with LEDs on all models
Piano Section
Compatible with the Nord Piano Library Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sounds Dynamic Compression, Unison, Timbre Effects Section
Dedicated effects per section Rate and Amount for Modulation Effects New Spring reverb New Amps (Brit and Suitcase) Global Reverb with per layer Send
Synth Section
Samples, Analog waveforms and FM synthesis Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sound Vibrato with adjustable rate, amount and delay Mono, Legato and Glide Unison Low-pass filter with Resonance control FM Partial and FM Amount Dual envelope for Amp and Filter/FM Compatible with the Nord Sample Library
"The Yamaha TG77, the module version of the SY77. A powerful combination of FM synthesis and Wave memory. Extremely deep and advanced. The SY77 came out in 1989 with the module the year after. Both surpassed by the SY99 the year after that.
The demo song uses none of the internal TG77 drum sounds. The 'real' electric guitars are not from the TG77 either of course. All the synth sounds and bass are from the TG77. Heavily layered, processed and mixed in the DAW.
Some of the effects used on the individual patches later in the video are from external effects.
00:00 Intro Song (by Espen Kraft)
00:34 TG77 Synthesizer
00:55 How the TG77 works - full breakdown/tutorial
09:22 The evolution of the Yamaha flagship synths
10:23 Some nice TG77 sounds/patches
17:03 Do you want one?"
"🥁 Arturia Drumbrute Impact – Poly Rhythms is a collection of 64 polyrhythmic patterns suitable for experimental genres: IDM, techno, dubsteb, trip-hop, industrial, breakbeat, breaks, downtempo, and others.
🎛 In this soundset, I worked in Polyrhythm mode to experiment with complex patterns. In this mode, the percussion becomes almost generative, with no repeating cycles. At the same time, I aimed to preserve the “readability” of the sequences and keep simple core elements, so the sequences don’t turn into a mess.
The patterns are meticulously crafted: Accents and Color Steps are all carefully programmed.
The sequences are self-sufficient by default, but I recommend interacting with the drum machine for a more interesting and expressive live performance: use Mute and Solo to build your arrangement, Roller for fills, and adjust instrument parameters — especially Decay. The combination of long and short hits always has a strong impact on the groove.
🕹 You can also bring more variation by using Swing and Random, either globally or per instrument. ⚙️ The collection covers a wide BPM range: 90–154. You can set BPM manually in Internal Clock mode or sync to any external source and its tempo.
💡 The soundset includes only patterns — no sounds/presets/timbre settings. I added synth parts to the demos to put the drums into a musical context. These synth parts are not included in the soundset. ‼️ Not compatible with the original/first Drumbrute ‼️
"Feeling a bit of 80’s nostalgia ('Stranger Things' anyone?) I thought the time had finally come to try and give this classic electro-pop anthem the Circuit Tracks treatment. Released in 1984 (40+ years!) it’s too easy to forget how ground-breaking the song (and it’s subject) was in the political climate of the Eighties.
The song itself is a simple but almost perfect pop song. It was programmed on an MC-202 Microcomposer and is reputed to have started life as an electronic disco version of the Sex Pistol’s 'Pretty Vacant'!
Yamaha DX7 is used heavily on the track (notably the presets ‘Harp1’ and ‘Bass1’), and additional Sequential Pro-One, Memorymoog and Linn drums. I managed to simplify the arrangement to program everything and the vocals into a single Novation Circuit Tracks. Everything you hear is being played and recorded live from the Tracks.
I'm pleased at how close to the spirit of the original I managed to get this time. I hope you enjoy the track and it brings back some memories for you too."
"More details for synth nerds
BPM 135
I don’t own a DX7 (sadly!) but the closest thing I have is emulation. The repeated ‘Harp1’ DX7 line (and the ‘Marimba’ break) was sequenced on the Tracks MIDI 1 and sampled as 4-bar loops from the internal MicroDEXED emulator in an M-Vave SMK-37 Pro keyboard. Each sample was then triggered (like a drum sound) at the required point in the song using the Drum 3 track.
"Here is a short video showing the layout and module configuration of a complete ROLAND SYSTEM 700. Be sure to check out @AlexBallMusic channel for more info on how the 700 functions, and some sound demos. If you are interested in general tutorials on how to use a synthesizer be sure to head over to @anthonymarinellimusic Youtube channel, or check out his "Think Like A Synth" program.
** This video is unedited, no script. One camera, one take, so if there are mistakes sorry for that :)"
"Just going through some basic routing to illustrate the sound (sonic) of the System 700 Maincab (Block 1). No external FX etc ... direct into Protools. My intent is to let you hear what a 700 actually sounds like. Hopefully you have half decent speakers etc ... I do notice a bit or distortion, mostly caused by the Reverb tank being overdriven!
Because this was a 'live' and do notice I didn't go through all the modules, but again that wasn't my focus.
Thanks~~
Sorry the autofocus was stuck.
** Not intended to be a "performance" in an way or instruction on how to use a 700 :)
