Complete ROLAND SYSTEM 700 (7 Blocks)

video upload by Ian Nieman

This one is in via John L Rice.

"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 :)"

ROLAND SYSTEM 700 - what does it sound like??

video upload by Ian Nieman

0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Sequencer Starts
10:20 - Using Keyboard Controller
11:40 - Portamento
22:29 - Mono Phase Shifter
25:15 - Outro

"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 :)

#roland #rolandsystem700 #synth #synthesizer #analog #Japan #music #producer #tools"

ARPf returns to the West Coast!

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

ARPf returns to the West Coast!

Yep - we're headed back to California for NAMM - and more! Here's the scoop:

Events

Thursday January 22:
Registration opens for our NAMM giveaway!
Friday January 23:
Anthony Marinelli at our booth

Blue Meanie All Day: See the rarest ARP there is! Nicknamed the "Blue Marvin" after ARP's CFO, Marvin Cohen, due to its bright blue metal case and unique features - while the actual name was "Blue Marvin," the nickname "Blue Meanie" stuck! Only about 25 were made in 1971, making them highly sought after.

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrates patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST
Saturday January 24
Artists at our booth - TBA

Giveaways at 4:00pm:

Poster signed by Martin Gore
Soul of the Machine CDs

And one lucky person will win the full Korg Collection 6:

Magical sounds, authentically re-created by KORG.
The ultimate synthesizer suite for the ages.

The KORG Collection is a suite of software synthesizers that methodically and accurately recreates the authentic sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers for the present day and beyond. The KORG Collection project began with analogue synths such as the MS-20, Polysix and Mono/Poly, and has steadily evolved to include digital synths such as the world’s most popular synth, the legendary microKORG, the workstation classics M1 and TRITON, and physical modeling synthesis from the renowned Prophecy. The KORG Collection even includes the ARP ODYSSEY and ARP 2600, both revived for the 21st century by KORG.

In 2025, KORG added three legendary instruments to the KORG Collection – each an icon of its era, celebrated for their distinctive presence and heard over decades in countless classic tracks. The TRINITY, PS-3300 and SGX-2.

As if NAMM weren't enough all on its own - there's Buchla & Friends on Sunday, January 24.

Buchla & Friends is January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here. With a pre-party on Thursday, afterparty on Saturday, and two days of exploring all the greatest gear, Buchla & Friends is an essential start to the new year.

They're gathering over 90 synth makers in one awesome Downtown Los Angeles location so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual, modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike.

Register on eventbrite: https://bnf26.eventbrite.com

NAMMSALE!

We're celebrating NAMM with a sale - up to 15% off everything in the shop!

Stylophone Theremin: Quirky, weird, fun synth with touch & movement!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We have a bit of fun and quirky Stylophone Theremin. While not a true theremin, it's fun and easy to play pitches via its antenna and independent slider control. Combined with modulation, vibrato, and delay, it can be used for all manner of strange, experimental, crunchy, funny, retro sci-fi, and other types of sounds. Even our cats have had fun with it!

To find out more, please visit https://stylophone.com/

00:00 Introduction
00:10 About the Stylophone Theremin
00:42 Antenna calibration
02:01 Playing the antenna sound generator
04:45 Playing the slide sound generator
07:46 Mixing both sound generators
09:49 Cross modulation
13:54 Delay
17:19 Conclusion

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Eplex7 DSP Releases Psylead SX4 Plugin Synthesizer

video uploads by Eplex7 DSP

Press release follows:

Eplex7 DSP releases Psylead SX4 plugin synthesizer

Stop sounding like everyone else – create your own original sonic dimension.

A new, Unique type of Sound. A sound that Cuts through your Mix.

If you want your track to have a true 3D space, you need different types of synthesizers for different colors and sound character.
Maybe you're thinking now... Why do I need another synth?

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G-Sonique Introduces REAL Analog Modular synths FX1 VST /AU Plug-in Instrument

video upload by G-Sonique

Press release follows:

G-Sonique Analog Modular FX – VST / AU plug-in instrument.

Analog modular synthesizers are relatively expensive, take up quite a lot of space and creating sounds is a very lengthy process (plus it is complex and not every producer can master it).

However, their sound is unique. Compared to digital synthesizers, their sound is much more organic, expressive and punchy in the mix, even though it is often mono (unless you use some stereo parts and effect modules), it sounds 3D. Simply put, their sound is not static and cold like digital synthesizers, but constantly evolving/alive/warm - thanks to the fact that electronic components behave non-linearly and under the influence of various factors (such as heat, current) their sound modulates itself every millisecond. With digital you will probably never create such lively, organic and constantly changing sounds - such sharp, cutting filters and resonances, textures, metallic analog sounds or twisted twisted effects. The sound of modular analog synthesizers will give your songs a completely different dimension, analog color, warmth and character of something real/organic. It’s the essential tool for professional sound design and adding that sought-after vintage character to your mix.

Modular synthesizers excel mainly in the field of FX, soundscapes and experimental sounds. Producers often use them for unique tension builders and complex cinematic sound effects.

So if you don't have the space and possibilities and especially the time to spend long hours programming a single sound, don't despair. We have prepared for you a multi-octave VST / AU plug-in instrument full of banks created using analog modular synthesizers. This is your shortcut to authentic analogue synthesis, instantly available as high-quality modular samples / multi-octave multi-layer banks.

The combination of digital and modular analog is very interesting and gives tracks a completely new dimension, sound and atmosphere. Get the best of both worlds: digital workflow convenience with true analogue character.

Analog Modular FX1 is perfect for many genres from different branches of psytrance such as: darkpsy / forest psytrance, also full-on psytrance, experimental zenon style progressive psytrance, night psytrance, modern goatrance, but also hitech / hightech, psycore. However, these FX sounds can also be used in other genres, for example modern techno, which is mixing more and more with other elements. Also suitable for rave music, bolder tech house, breakbeat. Also great for experimental genres, glitch, dark ambient. Modular sounds and FX are perfect for futuristic cinematic music / video game music, thriller and horror music. The sounds can also be pre-effected, making them suitable for other genres, such as dark drum and bass, neurofunk intros/stoptimes/outros, hardcore techno, gabber, industrial techno, EBM. Use them as powerful risers, drops, and complex transitions.

Includes: Analog monster modular voices, Modular laboratory experimental bubbling experiments, Alien analog FX, Spirals, Twisters, Risers, Multidimensional resonators, Distorted screamers, Alien pipes, Analog underground pipes and tubes, Organic sweeps, High pitched howling sounds, Funky twisters, Metal FX, Acid analog rave sound FXs, analog modular textures and pads, Electrostatic pulsations, Mysterious modular atmospheres, Alchemical bubbling sounds, UFO analog patches, Extraterrestrial atmospheres, Dark atmospheric sounds, Extraterrestrial analog modular samples, Metal sounds, Nonlinear modulated twisted sounds, Short spirals and spring reverb sounds, Electron and quark sounds, Electrostatic discharges, Alien animal howling sounds and much more.

Perfect for producers looking for cinematic sound design, modular synth VST, organic analog textures, experimental plugin instruments, soundscape creation tools, psytrance sound packs, modular synth FX, atmospheric VST plugins, glitch & IDM tools, techno sound design instruments, professional sound libraries for electronic music, best vst instruments for edm, modular vst plugins for mac and windows, vst synth for ambient and cinematic music, experimental analog vst download, modular synth vst free/paid alternative.


All sounds/banks are created in a wide range of octaves, ranging from C3-C4-C5-C6-C7. This ensures maximum flexibility for your sound design needs in any DAW (e.g., FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro, Reaper, Studio One and others).

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Digitakt 2 is a Co-Producer – Track Breakdown

video upload by Sineway

"Obsidian is a track that emerged through working with the Digitakt II.

In this video, I break down the elements of the track, but more importantly how the ideas took shape. Not just what is happening, but how the Digitakt II actively shaped the music.

All synth sounds are sampled from the Arturia AstroLab 37. Rather than sequencing notes directly, full phrases and musical ideas were recorded into Digitakt II and then explored, reshaped and refined from there.

Drum sounds come from Digitone II, sampled and processed inside Digitakt II as part of the same workflow.

This isn’t just a track breakdown. It’s also the starting point for a short series of videos about how Digitakt II has changed the way I approach sample based music production, composition, and discovery. More on that very soon.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:31 Start of track breakdown
00:51 The arp track
02:02 Using the macros for performance
03:26 Wireless MIDI
03:57 The lead tracks
05:22 The bass track
06:38 Faster control breath control macros
07:36 How to make samples behave more like a synth
08:19 The pad tracks
09:26 How to make a chord wider
10:03 Sharing two sounds on the same track
10:57 Turning a loop into a granular pluck
13:32 The 303 track
14:30 Generating new ideas with random locks
16:37 Repurposing a drum loop from Digitone II
18:08 The kick track
18:21 A couple of stock samples to fill out the drums
18:51 Some momentary buttons for performance
20:05 Some AstroLab ear candy
21:49 Noise for atmosphere
23:19 Bringing it all together for the performance"

Elastic OSCs only - iPad session #elasticosc #iossynth #mutableinstruments #plaits #ipadmusic

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"January iPad Jam - all sounds made with Elastic OSC (synth, boom, snare, hihat), sequenced via @octachron_ios_drum_sequencer for drums & @marionietoworld Harmony Bloom for melody.

Elastic OSC is a synthesizer app based on the DSP code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits hardware oscillator module, one of the most beloved (and cloned) oscillator module in the Eurorack modular scene."

Roland JP-8000 Emulation (JE-8086) - "Cinematica" Soundset

video upload by LFOstore

"BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-jp-...

Finally famous Motorola DSP56300 emulated in computer!
The Virus B,C,TI,SNOW, Waldorf Micro Q and other famous synths were made with this baby in heart.

Please support developers here: https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/ostiru...

'Cinematica' Soundset for legendary Roland JP-8000 emulation - JE-8086 !

Its very different to the most of soundsets you saw before - with all this progressive trance supersaw leads & arps - 'Cinematica' focused on 'analog like' tones:

deep basses, analog leads, warmest strings & deepest pads under inspiration of modern & vintage science fiction movies.

Preset categories:

1-16 - Strings Pads Swells
17-24 - Leads Poly & Mono
25-32 - Basses
33- 41 - Plucks
42- 49 - Movements
50 - 58 - Vintage Strings
58 -64 - Varios sounds

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

All sounds of soundset bpm syncable & modulation wheel approved.

Powerful unison basses, stunning mono & poly leads, sharp plucks, dynamic & wide arps, deep & realistic strings.

Great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dance floor music.

Rediscover & Enjoy The Roland Legacy!"

Behold the CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974)

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
..................
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Organ Section with Vibrato controls
01:47 String Machine Section
02:16 Brass Section w Filter Controls
02:47 Musical Interlude
04:51 Left Hand Chords
05:57 Left and Right hand
07:12 Musical Interlude 2
08:31 Outro

CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974) Castelfidardo

This is an accordion string machine with organ section, a brass synth section with filter controls, trigger-able analog drum sounds and chord and piano presets on a Stradella button board.
Crumar made a few different models of this type of instrument but this is the very first.
Unicorn rarity is the order of the day regarding the control key- and button board - the serial number 3 of allegedly 10 units ever put in production.

Crumar had just started producing keyboards after mainly producing accordions, and around this time they launched the three COMPAC models that definitely inspired the sections of the Cordatron: Compac Strings, Compac Brass and Compac Piano.

Most of the CRUMAR CORDATRON specifications are in the video as text already so please watch the video and read the text - but a quick roundup would look like this :

The instrument consists of mainly two separate units connected by a huge, hardwired 3-piece connector : the main sound generator unit with power supply, audio outputs, tuning and volume pedal, as well as the control unit - basically a butterflied accordion with a Stradella button board for the left hand and a regular keyboard for the right hand.

All the sounds are analog and are generated by the very first generation of divide down technology - no eproms or other intruders of vulgar modernity is on hand.
The sound generator weighs 23 kilos and is literally crammed with sandwiched layers of massive circuit boards of transistors and capacitors.

If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website : a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines: https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"

FREE SYNTH: OsTIrus (Access Virus TI/TI2/SNOW Emulator) - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing OsTIrus, a FREE software emulation of the Access Virus TI/TI2/SNOW 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 TI/TI2/SNOW recreation in software form.

More info here:
https://dsp56300.wordpress.com/ostirus/

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.

#accessvirus #synth #vst"

1987 Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer Drum Machine w/ M-64C Memory Cartridge SN 715716

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"Like a small handful of other sample based drum machines of the mid 1980s, the Roland TR-707 is a punchy beatbox which still has a home in an electronic musician's toolkit. The sounds all sit wonderfully in a mix to this day, and the individual outputs make this a great machine for the most particular of producers.

This unit has been thoroughly tested, includes the M-64C memory cartridge and non-original power supply."

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1980s Kawai R-100 Drum Machine w/ R-50e & R-50III Eprom Mod

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"1980's Kawai R100 drum machine, loaded with some of the best sounds Kawai offered from this era. Perfect for nailing that 80's industrial sound (ie; Wax Trax!, Ministry, KMFDM, etc).

Sound mod is a single switch on the front of the machine (switch between R-50e & R-50III sounds). Works like a charm, what a beast of a machine!"

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Two KETRON SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 synthesizers synchronized with each other and to a MINIMOOG

video upload by Davide Micheli

Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles, followed by the gear icon and and your language of choice if needed.

"ITALIAN
In questo video mostro come suonare contemporaneamente due sintetizzatori KETRON-SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 sincronizzati tra loro e poi come far suonare la linea di basso di un PROGRAMMER 24 da un sintetizzatore MINIMOOG DODEL D

Il Solton Programmer 24, lanciato nel 1985, è riconosciuto come uno dei primissimi strumenti a introdurre il concetto di arranger automatico nel mercato delle tastiere, tanto da essere spesso definito 'l'apripista' dell'intero settore.
Questo strumento, prodotto dall'azienda italiana Ketron (con il marchio Solton), è considerato una pietra miliare nell'evoluzione delle tastiere arranger.

Impatto Culturale: è stato soprannominato 'Italian Disco Machine' per il suo ruolo nel plasmare il suono della musica Italo Disco.
Il Programmer 24 non è solo un pezzo di storia per gli appassionati, ma è anche al centro di iniziative come 'Arranger Legacy', un progetto web che mira a preservare la memoria di questi strumenti iconici e dei loro creatori.

Il Solton Programmer 24 è una workstation analogica italiana del 1985, famosa per il suo suono Italo Disco, che combina una sezione ritmica PCM a 8 bit (con uscite separate), bassi analogici, arrangiamenti automatici e sequencer, offrendo un suono vintage caldo e funzionale per produzione musicale. Include funzionalità avanzate per l'arrangiamento, sequencer polifonici e monofonici, MIDI, e interfaccia a nastro, rendendolo un pezzo da collezione apprezzato per il suo 'carattere anni '80'.

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The Sound of Rush ~ Countdown ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation

video upload by RetroSound

"This video features a detailed Rush #Countdown #synthesizer recreation, exploring the vintage analog synth #sounds that define the iconic sound of Rush during their early-#80s rock era.
This video explores the sound of #Rush, focusing on authentic keyboard tones and classic #vintagesynth textures.
Inspired by Geddy Lee’s legendary work, this recreation dives into the #analogsynth #sounddesign behind Countdown, blending polyphonic pads, monophonic leads, period-correct #bass and modulation techniques.

(c)2007-26 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

One of my favorite tracks from the early #80s.
#Countdown by Rush from the #ProgRock album Signals (1982)
Written by Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart

Featured the #Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer, Oberheim OB-Xa and #Moog Taurus Bass Pedals

synth tees: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com"

Why the Korg DSS-1 matters

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Korg DSS-1 sampling synthesizer from 1986. Not a very good sampler, because of it's incredibly cumbersome sampling process, but it excel if you use it as a synth. With its capability to manually draw your waveforms, or additive synthesis, you don't have to use the sampling engine at all.

These are a variety of my favourite sounds made up from drawn waveforms and samples.

If you're interested in a in-depth tutorial about sampling on the DSS-1 I have that for sale. Check out the demo video here: • Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling t... [below]

I overloaded my external effects on some of the sounds in this video hence a bit of distortion here and there. Lexicon PCM70 reverb and Zoom MS70CDR chorus and delay."

Korg DSS-1 | in-depth 35minutes sampling tutorial | Download now

video upload by Espen Kraft

"In this video I go through step-by-step how to sample your own sounds into the Korg DSS-1. From scratch, all the way up to a Mult-sound which is one of two "oscillators" of the DSS-1.
I also show how to draw your own waveforms and use these as building blocks for a multi-sound."

Kilohearts Phase Plant Dark Rhythmic Presets Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

🔮 Kilohearts Phase Plant – Wind Cipher is a collection of 50 rhythmic presets built around dark, noisy atmospheres and dirty textures.
The rhythm-focused sounds range from intricate, complex sequences to straightforward dance patterns. Each sound carries a distinct mood—some dense and layered, others sparse and breathing.
📻 This bank leans heavily into distortion, saturation, noise, and texture. The dirt isn’t a byproduct — it’s the point.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/phas...
👤 The author of the soundset is usefull.

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Gentle Synth Layers and Delayed Piano | Weaver’s Shadow 2026-01-06 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, ‪@MoogSynthesizers‬ Moog One, ‪@NordKeyboards‬ Nord Lead, ‪@YamahaSynthsOfficial‬ CP-88, and CBX-K1XG.
It is a composition where gentle synthesizer tones are layered with delay-soaked piano sounds.

On the Prophet-10, slow-attack synth pads are performed and processed with reverb and filtering using the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY.

The CP-88 is used to play piano with its built-in delay and reverb.

On the CBX-K1XG, string sounds are performed and processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOST+FOUND, adding reverb and delay.

The Moog One plays soft, low-attack synth pads with a generous amount of reverb applied via its master effects.

The Nord Lead provides additional synth pad layers, processed with reverb using the ‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus.

As the layered synthesizer sounds gradually overlap and fade away, the piano weaves through the space, filling the gaps between them."

Piano, Noise Textures, and Synth Pads | Organic Substance 2026-01-05 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, a custom-built noise box, and a tape loop.
It is an ambient electronica composition built from piano sounds, everyday noises, and noise-infused synth pads.

On the Prophet-10, noise-tinged synth pads are performed while reverb is applied using the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

The noise box is connected to ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOST+FOUND, where delay and reverb are added.
The noise box itself includes springs, kalimba-like metal plates, and steel bars, which generate physical and metallic textures.

On the tape player, a one-minute endless tape contains a pre-recorded piano performance.
While the tape is playing, delay is applied using the ‪@strymon‬ TIMELINE. Toward the end of the piece, the delay feedback is increased to create a lingering resonance."

Cordovox Freeman String Symphonizer

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"Refurbished and purchased from Syntaur only a few years ago. All sounds are strong, faders and buttons work properly and the onboard analog spring reverb has a sweet vintage tone which adds to the old hollywood black & white cinematic sound of this synth. There is some natural oscillator aliasing (aka slop or smear) but this is part of the thick chorusing sound. Key bed feels great and the lamp in the power switch is solid."

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Arturia AstroLab 37 | Ambient explorations

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Exploring the Arturia AstroLab 37 using a variety of its sounds.

00:00 - Piano
01:13 - Pad, soft to bright
05:01 - Bass arp and effects
06:51 - Stunning electric piano
09:07 - Synth string arp
10:28 - Two cinematic hits
10:43 - Vocals and percussion
12:11 - Classic synth
14:00 - Vowelly pad
15:41 - Guitar goodbye

I bought the Arturia AstroLab 37. It can make a huge variety of sounds, many of which aren't a part of my setups already. It sounds really good, as you might imagine. Being able to add piano, electric piano, mellotron, strings, etc. to my songs will allow me to expand the music I make on the table.

The biggest drawback is currently that there is such a large amount of presets I'll never touch on it. I need to basically delete all the presets off it and replace them with Arturia Collection sounds I like. But of course, that's a huge and daunting task.

Anyway, I really like what I was getting out of the AstroLab 37 and can imagine using it in a variety of setups. That said, sometimes what I imagine isn't what actually happens. I should let the future jams do the talking.

Thanks for listening.

Recorded live to a stereo output, with EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"