The FOURM — Here's What It Can Do

video upload by Starsky Carr

"I've spent months building a full 128-patch sound bank for the *Sequential FOURM*, and this is your chance to hear it in action.

The bank includes 50 bass tones (covering everything from deep analogue subs to punchy, cutting leads), classic Prophet-5 patches, and a wide range of sounds designed to be genuinely usable in a mix straight out of the box.

The FOURM isn't trying to be a Prophet-5 or a Pro-One — and that's the point. It can go places those synths simply can't.

All patches are demonstrated dry and some with a simple reverb or chorus to demonstrate what it would sound like in a mix. So what you hear is the real character of the synth.

Download the pack and add your own reverb, delay, or chorus and they open up even further.

✅ Mix-ready sounds designed for real music production
✅ 50 bass tones + leads, pads, keys & classic analogue voices
✅ Prophet-5 inspired patches reimagined for the FOURM
✅ In sysex and SoundTower formats
✅ Full 128-patch bank — one complete sound library"

Synth Stuff Ep. 91 - Novation Ultranova

video upload by tritonrecordings

"The Novation Ultranova is one underrated synth. On one hand, they're kind of "old news," but they are cheap, and full of great sounds. The overall sound of the Ultranova reminds me of something like the Korg Radias, but these fetch much lower prices than the Radias does. Editing sounds is fairly intuitive despite the interface. Definitely worth checking out if you come across one. I use one in my live rig, since it's something easy to replace if needed, it weighs nothing, and there are plenty of them out there."

Exploring the Sequential Fourm: an underrated synth gem

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Our good friend The Unperson returns to the Signal Sounds channel to put the Sequential Fourm through its paces.

Fourm offers the classic sound and quality of Sequential at an unprecedented price point. Drawing on some of the best synths of all time, this compact analogue powerhouse boasts some fantastic features like poly aftertouch and a flexible arpeggiator/sequencer.

Buy here: https://www.signalsounds.com/sequenti..."

SEQUENTIAL FOURM: 4 voces analógicas para recrear un clásico

video upload by Hispasonic

Click CC for subtitles at the bottom of the player once the video starts.

Video descpription in Googlish:

Instead of a traditional review of the Sequential Fourm, we decided to take a different approach: putting it to work on a specific track. And not just any track: "Fade to Grey" by Visage—an absolute classic of 1980s British synth-pop. Every melodic and accompanying track you’re about to hear was created exclusively using the Fourm, starting from factory sounds (drawn from the approximately 300 initial presets) with only minimal tweaks. The only element not provided by the synth is the drums: an AI-generated Roland CR-78-style pattern, occasionally reinforced with a kick and snare from Logic’s sound library.

Along the way, Pablo demonstrates how to truly harness the power of a modern polyphonic analog synthesizer: polyphonic aftertouch (key for the lead vocal line, where some notes come alive while others fade out completely), intense mixer feedback (ranging from subtle thickening to nonlinear behavior with "ghost" harmonics), audio-rate filter modulation from Oscillator 2 (adding anything from brightness and vocal-like character to total sonic breakdown, depending on the intensity), glide for creating transition sweeps, and the LFO in random mode feeding the filter to ensure every note sounds unique.

We also cover specific recording techniques: layering basslines via MIDI using two different sounds and panning them; doubling hand-played pads so that the two takes aren't identical; and recording a MIDI pattern to free up both hands, allowing you to perform real-time timbral tweaks—adjusting the filter, resonance, and modulation intensity—during the actual audio recording.

📝 A quick refresher on the Fourm: a compact 4-voice analog synthesizer featuring two VCOs per voice, a 4-pole low-pass filter derived from the Prophet-5, one global LFO, two ADSR envelopes, a mixer with feedback capabilities, no internal effects, a mono output, a 37-key "slim" Tactive keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch, and a modulation matrix—inherited from the Pro-1—that is directly accessible right on the front panel. 00:00 Original vs. Fourm Version
00:24 Intro
01:35 Fourm Features
03:34 Polyphonic Aftertouch
04:57 "Fade to Grey" Intro
07:07 Bass
08:34 Chords
10:17 Sweep
12:32 Melody
18:50 "Clavi" Sound
19:34 Drums
20:39 Full "Fade to Grey" Version

Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode - BRAIDS Update! Demo and deep dive with THE UNPERSON video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"The powerful new Macro Oscillator Mode firmware update for Melbourne Instruments' motorised polysynth, NINA, has arrived. This new update adds 45 synthesis waveform models using open-source code from Émilie Gillet’s Mutable Instruments Braids, one of the most celebrated Eurorack synth modules.

This new mode massively expands Nina's sonic capabilities, unlocking a new world of synthesis, from classic analog textures to cutting-edge digital experimentation. Powered by Nina’s innovative architecture, the new Macro Oscillator Mode delivers an incredibly versatile hands-on sound design experience unlike any other.

In this video Melbourne Instruments collaborator THE UNPERSON takes a deep dive into Macro Mode, exploring some of the Macro Oscillator models, and demonstrates just some of the 60 new presets created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:11 Intro - about this update
0:02:31 Oscillator Models
0:06:02 Preset previews - Untitled Unperson Patch
0:07:13 Spectral Whips
0:07:37 Trance Lead
0:08:10 Bulk Carrier
0:08:50 VHS Error
0:09:09 Chords
0:09:53 Talkback
0:10:11 Sweeping Horizon
0:10:55 Arp DRM
0:11:23 Toy Crush

To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

2nd video followed by the press release:

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode — 12 polyphonic voices of BRAIDS! Macro Presets audio demo with PROTOVOLT

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"In this video, Sound Designer PROTOVOLT demonstrates a selection of the 20 new presets he created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:20 Xenomorph
0:01:02 String Theory
0:01:40 Zero Space
0:02:28 Harpsichon
0:02:58 Dark Matter
0:03:41 Supernova
0:03:58 Nucleus
0:04:38 Flux
0:05:09 Datablade
0:05:38 Retsu
0:06:04 Event Horizon


To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

Press release follows:


Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

“NINA has always been an absolute powerhouse of a synth, but this update is insane; OSC 3 gives you 45 Braids macros across 12 voices, plus its massive mod matrix — the range of sounds and textures you can create now knows no bounds.”

- Musician/sound designer PROTOVOLT, 2026

MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Instruments is proud to bring Mutable Instruments’ Braids engine — Emilie Gillet’s celebrated open-source macro oscillator — to its desktop NINA analogue polysynth, as of April 30…

Available as a free firmware update, all 45 Braids synthesis models run across NINA’s 12 true polyphonic voices, each shaped by a dedicated overdrive-able analogue filter. Ultimately, users can now layer Braids and analogue VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators) across four multitimbral parts, morph between presets, and sequence everything.

Duly described by Mutable Instruments as a macro oscillator, Braids was a mono Eurorack module: one voice, no internal filter, and no modulation routing. It is now something else entirely on NINA, itself described as the world’s first motorised polysynth. Put it this way: when switching layers, the motorised knobs snap to new positions; morph between patches and they sweep in real time. Meanwhile, modulation routings are all visible on the panel from the moment they are selected. Surely Braids has never been this hands-on.

Digging deeper, each waveform model is shaped by two expressive parameters — Timbre and Color — adapted from the original Braids module. More meaningfully, these controls affect multiple tonal dimensions simultaneously, producing complex, evolving, and musically responsive sounds. Spanning analogue VCO emulation, vowel and formant synthesis, 2-operator FM, physical modelling of strings and wind instruments, wavetable synthesis with smooth interpolation, granular synthesis, and electronic drum simulation, the 45 models evidently elevate NINA to a new level, further cementing itself as a premium analogue polysynth powerhouse for experimental, generative, analogue, and digital synthesis.

Says musician/sound designer James Terris, ending on a high note: “I’ve always described NINA as a beautiful beast — analogue oscillators paired with its super-fat and driven analogue filter make it beastly! But while the existing wavetable oscillator adds a crystal sheen that provides a beauty, the new macro oscillator models expand this tremendously. Indeed, it can go from delicate FM, Karplus-Strong, and even vocal formant textures straight into swarming, stacked super-waves. With this update, it feels like an instant NINA ‘MK-2’!”

Excluding taxes applicable to the territory concerned, NINA is presently priced at $3,299.00 USD in North America; €3,165.00 EUR in the EU; £2,835.00 GBP in the UK; and $3,499.00 USD in Japan, while it is presently priced in Australia at $4,995.00 AU, including GST (Goods and Services Tax) — all via Melbourne Instruments’ growing global network of dealers.

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated NINA webpage here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/nina

The new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware is downloadable for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/support#nina

Coinciding with the new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware release, owners of the world’s first motorised polysynth can also download 60 new presets for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/presets#nina

NEW BEHRINGER UB-1 PATCHES: The 100 All-New Sounds [Vol. 1-3]

video upload by ULTIMATE PATCHES

"ALL-NEW FOR BEHRINGER UB-1 MICRO: 100 ULTIMATE PATCHES, PLUS FREE PATCH PACK

Ultimate Patches created all of the premium-quality factory presets that ship in the UB-1. Now, Ultimate Patches releases the next-level UB-1 Ultimate Patches (Volumes 1-3): 100 all-new patches for the UB-1 Micro, with classic sounds from the past, present and future: Soaring leads, thumping basses, paraphonic polys, strings, brass, percussion and fx as well as classic non-synth instruments including electric guitar & basses, acoustic pianos, wurlitzer electric piano, classic 60s/80s organs, voices, world / orchestral and more!

The three-volume set spans genres of 70s, 80s & 90s synth classics as well as cinematic, orchestral, hiphop, pop, vaporwave, retrocade, latin, R&B, reggae, jazz, chiptune, reggaeton, dubstep, tech/deep/retro house, trance, modular, experimental, synthwave, retropop and others.

Pricing & Availability:
Available now as an instant digital download at ultimatepatches.com starting at $9.99 per volume or just $19.99 for all 100 sounds.

Free Patch Pack
There's also a free 15 patch Taster Pack now available (no registration required): https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html"

Synapase Audio Dune 3 Atmospheric Motion Presets. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Drifted Elements is a bank of 50 atmospheric presets for Synapse Audio Dune 3, focused on abstract textures, evolving layers and spatial sound design. The bank is built around movement and depth, with sounds that slowly change over time.
🌊 The soundset includes: 12 Pads, 13 Strings, 13 Textures, and 12 Drones.

📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/dune...
👤 The author of the soundset is Ilian.

🫧 The patches range from soft and airy tones to darker and more textured sounds. You’ll find drifting pads, distant strings, layered textures, and deep drones—all designed to add space, atmosphere, and subtle motion without taking over the track.

🎛 ModWheel controls brightness, opening the sound and adding harmonic content, while velocity (key pressure) affects volume, making the presets more expressive and responsive to playing.

💎 The soundset is suitable for ambient, cinematic, experimental electronic, IDM, as well as film, game, and visual sound design where atmosphere and space are important.

💡 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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RC CIRCUIT BENT 'ENTROPY GENERATOR' DARK AMBIENCE HORROR SOUND ECHO SYNTH

video upload by ResonanceCircuits

"Horror inspired soundscape generator from ResonanceCircuits.

Available at:
www.resonancecircuits.com"


"The Entropy Generator: An instrument of psychological dread..

Each of the 8 selectable soundscapes serve as a gateway to a different pocket of the abyss, ominous sub-harmonics, skin crawling malevolence, aetheric whispers and rhythmic metallic shrieks curdle together into beautifully sinister atmospherics.

8 selectable soundscapes

Sounds can be momentary triggered by touching the contact plates with the crocodile clip, loop sounds by connecting to the contact plate.

CONTROLS:
On/off power switch
Indicator led - illuminates when a sound is triggered
Reflection - echo rate control
Regeneration - feedback depth control
body contact - use in conjunction with the feedback control to inject varying amounts of feedback into the mix quickly.
Intensity - input mix control - varies the amount of signal sent from the sound generator section into the delay circuit.
Magnitude - output level control
1/4" jack output

Requires a 9v DC input (negative centre polarity) power supply, 500-800mA.
Not supplied.

Oak stained and waxed wood plinth base with a black and gold control panel.

Dimensions:20.5(W) X 9.5(D)cm"

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Ambient with Randomized Samples and Synth Pads | Sinking Stone 2026-04-28 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"An ambient piece created with Ambient Engine ( https://store.atnr.net/ambient-engine... ) and the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10.

Ambient Engine loads samples of ice sounds and human voices and plays them while randomly changing the playback position. The MicroLoop effect is also applied.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with reverb through the Strymon blueSky.

On the ‪@buchlausa‬ Music Easel, the bass is played using a modulated sound processed with reverb and filtering through the ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY."

Polyend Synth - "WAVS Scape" sound pack

video upload by LFOstore

"'WAVS Scape' is a pack created for Polyend Synth engine WAVS Synth Voice.

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

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True Trance Sounds V4 for Arturia JUP-8000 V by NatLife

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Product Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/tru...

Let's welcome True Trance Sounds V4 for Arturia JUP-8000 V by NatLife.

Version 4 is an absolute True Trance blockbuster of sounds for Arturia JUP-8000 V. An exceptional set of diverse sounds was created for this installment, which perfectly complement each other. Every sound is steeped in the atmosphere of 90s Trance, the era when it was born and sounded incredibly inspiring.

The soundbank contains 70 Trance presets & patches for JUP-8000 V, which are:

4 Special voice-type AAH sounds
2 new ARP's
17 Punchy Basslines, which include special Uplifting Trance Basses and the deepest Basses
3 Unusual FX's for your transition
13 absolutely incredible Leads, in which you will find everything from new Supersaw's to Vintage-inspired, poignant Lead sections
14 super deep Pads that will take you from Classic Trance pads to the most unusual and deep atmospheres
12 of the Most Beautiful Plucks Ever Created
3 Sequences packed and ready to go
2 Synth sounds

All of this was created with absolute love for the true and divine Trance music that we all fell in love with in the 90s, and so that you could enjoy these beautiful sounds that take us back to that golden era.

Timeline:
00:00 - NatLife - Fly To The Sky
00:56 - Armin - Communication (NatLife rework)
02:20 - NatLife - Back to Borki (in 90s chilhood)
03:16 - Plastic Boy - Sylver Bath (NatLife 2026 rework)
04:13 - Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky (NatLife rework)
05:09 - Chakra - Love Shines Through (NatLife 2026 rework)
06:07 - Rank 1 - Airwave (NatLife 2026 rework)"

The Terminal Island Freeway (CA 47 & 103) | Synthesizer soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We return to Terminal Island to explore its freeways anew after several major construction projects, starting with California highways 103 and 47, which form the Terminal Island Freeway. The island and its surroundings are at the southern end of Los Angeles, and host the massive ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. This gives the drive an industrial, surreal, and delightfully dystopian vibe. The music, which combines metallic sounds with a sense of solitude, reflects the experience.

The Terminal Island Freeway begins at an intersection near the southern terminus of Interstate 710 and heads north, crossing the Commodore Schuyler F. Heim Bridge onto the mainland, where 47 and 103 split. We stick with CA 103 and the freeway, passing by some large industrial facilities and CA 1, and ending at modest intersection with Willow Street in Long Beach.

Synthesizers used:
Arturia Augmented Persia and CMI V
Yamaha RX5 vintage drum machine
Anukari 3D physics modeling synth
Cherry Audio DS-2, Spirit, and Filtomika
AudioThing Wires
EastWest Fab Four, Stormdrum 3, and Orchestral Percussion"

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

0:00 Introduction
0:11 Starting out on Terminal Island
0:29 The start of the Terminal Island Freeway (CA 47 and CA 103)
0:54 CA 47 leaves the freeway, which continues with CA 103
1:42 Crossing CA 1 and entering Long Beach
2:22 The freeway and CA 103 end at Willow Street in Long Beach

Plinky 12 Chords: 80s Brass

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"In this clip, Enrica from Making Sound Machines improvises on the Plinky 12 Chords play surface.

The internal sequencer advances through a progression of harmonies, playing and arpeggiating a new chord each bar. With her fingertips, Enrica improvises an expressive melody on the play surface.

The notes in this view are a stack of the chord notes for each of the harmonies from the rainbow chord palette at the bottom of the instrument. This allows Enrica to freely arpeggiate and transition from harmony to harmony, sometimes leading, sometimes trailing behind the chords launched from the sequence.

The polyphonic play surface reads both play position and pressure of the touch, allowing for an intuitive and nuanced play style. All sounds are produced with Plinky 12's internal synth engine."

DnB on a 1996 Quasimidi Raven Max Synth (Constellations by Fred V & Grafix)

video upload by Nismology5

"What an underrated beast of a synth. Everything you hear is made on an old German Groove synth built in 1996, using only the built-in 'Motivator' sequencer and the internal ROM sounds. No external FX.

Used a few tricks to get this to work. Recorded it in double-time at 87 BPM on a 32nd note grid, so that I could get round the 8 bar loop limit, and effectively record 16 bar loops. I also doubled the melody line on two tracks, panned L/R and detuned apart by 10 cents so get a wide, thick lead sound.

Apologies for the slightly rough sound quality, I just recorded with my phone between the headphones!"

Unboxing a $5,000 Synth… It BLEW Him Away 🤯

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"Unboxing the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — a powerhouse wavetable synthesizer inspired by the legendary PPG Wave. In this first-look video, I plug it in fresh out of the box and explore its stunning sound engine, analog filters, modulation capabilities, and factory presets.

From classic digital textures to rich analog warmth, this synth delivers serious sonic depth. Expect real-time sound exploration, surprises, and honest first impressions as I dive in without even opening the manual."

0:00 Intro 0:15 Unboxing 0:42 Power Up 0:50 First Impressions 1:35 What Is It? 2:40 Samples 2:58 Filters 3:40 PPG Sounds 5:56 Multitimbrality 6:46 More PPG 7:04 Saturating a Pad 8:14 Analog Filter Manipulation 8:38 Eurogliders! 9:15 Analog Pad and Analog Filter 11:00 Sequencer 12:27 Arpeggiator 13:42 Wave Surfer 14:12 Unison Mode 15:20 Mod Matrix 16:11 Effects 18:56 Modulating Effects 22:30 Powerful Low End 23:54 Oberheim-y? 26:07 It's Digital?!? 26:27 Filter Compensation 28:02 Hours of Playing!

These Leviasynth Hacks Will Instantly Improve Your Sound Design

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"Unlock the hidden power of the Leviasynth with these must-know shortcuts and workflow hacks! In this video, I walk through powerful tips like Shift functions, rapid patch navigation, mod matrix tricks, copy/paste workflows, randomization, and more—everything you need to speed up sound design and get the most out of this incredible synth.

Whether you're just getting your Leviasynth or want to master its deep engine, these shortcuts will completely transform how you create sounds."

Plinky 12 Chords and Model:Samples

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"In this video, Enrica and Roland from Making Sound Machines play a melodic techno track, performing live with the built-in polyphonic arpeggiator and the sound modulation in Plinky 12 Chords.

Plinky 12 receives a MIDI clock signal from the Elektron Model:Samples, synchronizing tempo and transport between both devices. Model:Samples is a fantastic all-digital drum machine and provides the beats you hear in this clip. All synth sounds are produced with Plinky 12's internal synth engine.

Plinky 12's sequencer advances through a harmonic progression, while Roland performs on the touch surface, editing the polyphonic arpeggio. As the track progresses, he taps the touch surface to add or delete notes in the arp pattern.

Enrica operates the model cycles, bringing in layers of drums, while Roland manipulates the XY pad on Plinky 12, modulating the synth and effects setting. This allows them to build and adjust the arrangement on the fly.

This track was composed for a live set at Club Synth, an event our friends Stijn and Priscilla from This is Not Rocket Science are hosting and organizing quarterly at Ruigoord near Amsterdam. Thank you for inviting us and putting in the hard work to create such a lovely event!"

Korg R3 — A Forgotten Synth From the Future

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Sound Pack available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/product/legac...

74 sounds covering everything from basses, evolving pads, textures, and experimental tones.

Many of these programs include dual timbres, combining two patches within a single sound for richer layers, splits, and more complex motion.

The pack also includes Formant Motion data with vocoder textures, bringing the unique character of the Korg R3 synth engine to life."

Korg multi/poly - Oblivion Vol.1 OUT NOW! (Demo 3 - Performances 71 to 101) #custom #korg #multipoly

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

Video 3 of 3
it's finally here!
Yes finally after many many requests, the ‪@korgukofficial‬ ‪@KorgOfficial‬ multi/poly - Oblivion Volume 1 is now complete!

Containing 260 individual programs contained in 100 Performance patches, along with a few custom effect presets too. This banks is not one to be missed!

I can't believe I have had the multi/poly since 2024 and this is the first bank i have managed to do for it!, the synth is amazing, such a powerhouse, and really proved itself with anything I asked from it!

very excited to finally get this released for you good folks!

Thanks as always for checking them out!

Scott"

Yamaha TX7 Quick Demo

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

"Classic and sweet. Yamaha TX7 Tabletop FM synth that has all those classic DX sounds. This one works great, NO operational nor sonic issues and as you can see It looks great as well. Great addition to any studio or live rig! CHECK OUT THE ATTACHED VIDEO OF THIS ACTUAL TX7 : )"

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