1990 E-MU Proformance piano synth with saturation & effects

video upload by Lo-Fi-Si

"#lofi #noise #dawless #electronicmusic #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic #synth #synthesizer

E-MU Systems - Proformance 1
Herbs and Stones - 3 Stems
Walrus Audio - Qi Etherealizer

I’ve been drawn to vintage gear lately and searching for something to add to the lofi set up. Signal Sounds now have a Pre-owned section and I saw this E-MU piano rack mount synth. I’ve wanted a way of getting a hardware lofi piano vibe and this little E-MU box worked out perfectly.

From 1990, it’s in perfect condition with a mint condition manual. Very basic set up with minimal settings and 15 presets.

This was an experiment to see how to combine the lofi saturation of the 3 Stems with granular delay and reverb of the Etherealizer.

I’m controlling the E-MU with a basic Keystep 32."

Kasser Synths - DAFM Synth Genesis Desktop 4-Operator FM Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

Additional NOISEBUG Listings

"Includes both YM2612 and YM3438 chips

The DAFM Synth Genesis from Kasser Synths is a desktop FM synthesizer that uses authentic YM2612 or YM3438 chips to create distinctly retro sounds from classic game consoles. With options for either the Yamaha YM2612 or YM3438 chips providing distinct characteristics, these authentic ICs provide creative access to the same wonderfully digital sounds heard in the SEGA Genesis and Megadrive game consoles. In the YM2612, a unique "ladder effect" adds characterful artifacts, while the YM3438 version provides a cleaner output.

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Free Synth - FB3 by Full Bucket Music (No Talking)

video upload by Elektronick Musick

"Simulating the classic Kawai K3/K3m synthesizer from 1986.

https://fullbucket.de/music/fb3.html

'Simulation of the original wave generator unit
Original factory sounds
Up to 64 voices polyphony
User interface can be used to edit the original K3/K3m units
SysEx and User Wave import and export
Resizable user interface (not "N" version!)
Supports MTS-ESP by ODDSound dynamic micro-tuning
MIDI Learn – all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC
Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32 bit and 64 bit)
No AI tools were used, except for a few stylistic improvements to the English in the manual
Of course, FB3 sounds nothing like the hardware, and especially the filters are crap. That said I hope that all the non-nitpickers will have fun with my plug-in.'"

Also see Kawai K3 as a plugin | FB3 from Full Bucket (and it's awesome)

Sequential Fourm - The Non Prophet Presets

video upload by kgbirmingham media

"Sequential Fourm – The Non-Prophet Presets
I almost didn’t buy the Fourm, because most of the demos I watched focused on the “Prophet Sound,” which is great, but I was hoping for more versatility then that.
When I got it home and went through all the Factory Presets, I soon discovered that it is a very versatile synth with lots of character and it is quite capable of producing Non-Prophet Sounds!
So, the following are a whole bunch of Non-Prophet sounds, with a few classics put in, just because.
I did not apply any effects and the only plug-in I used was a Limiter.
Enjoy!
For the Techies
Here is the list of Presets.

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KORG Polysix – Vintage 80s Analog Synthesizer Demo | Cosmic Sounds

video upload by RetroSound

"🚀 Korg Polysix + Korg KR-55B = pure vintage cosmic electronics

Take a journey into the cosmic side of early-1980s analog synthesis.
In this demo, I'm using only two classic Korg machines: the legendary Korg Polysix analog synthesizer and the Korg KR-55B rhythm machine.

No DAW. No modern plugins. Just vintage analog hardware, simple sequencing, and the unmistakable character of early-80s electronic music.

The Polysix is a classic 6-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer, featuring a VCO with sawtooth, pulse and PWM, a sub-oscillator, resonant low-pass filter, ADSR envelope, LFO, arpeggiator, chord memory and built-in analog effects.

For this demo, I pushed the Polysix into a more cosmic, atmospheric and spacey direction, while the KR-55B provides the vintage rhythm foundation.

If you love vintage synthesizers, analog sound, retro electronic music, spacey synth sounds and classic drum machines, this one is for you.

Headphones recommended — turn up the volume and enjoy the cosmic analog atmosphere."

Pocket Jungle Toolkit 2 | Jungle in Your Pocket

video upload by Pocket Trax

"Here we go! Pocket Jungle Toolkit 2 has landed. 🪖🔊

👉 Available on Patreon: / pocket-jungle-2-168395255
Patreon paid members get the toolkit as part of their membership ✨

What’s inside?

48 tailored Amen break chops
16 classic Amen break patterns
2 heavyweight basses
1 90s rave synth
2 classic jungle alarms

You’ll also find:

PO-33 Project file — everything is prepared specifically for the PO-33 workflow, so you can load it up and start making bangers straight away.
Individual WAV files — use the sounds with other gear, another sampler or your DAW.
Amen break pattern screenshots — a collection of patterns to see how they are built and rebuild them whenever you want.

All sounds are in F#. The melodic slots can be played chromatically, and the breaks are at 165 BPM.

The whole idea behind this toolkit is simple:

Make the Amen break your own.

Swap the chops. Sequence them. Rearrange the patterns. Build completely new breaks. Take the included patterns apart and turn them into something that’s yours.

Don’t just play the breaks. Build your own.

Now drop some bangers. 🪖🔥🔊"

Introducing TRAVELER: A Cinematic Hybrid Synthesizer

video uploads by KeySolutions Sounds

Playlist:

1. Introducing TRAVELER: A Cinematic Hybrid Synthesizer
2. TRAVELER: The Expressive Cinematic Hybrid Synth | Official Walkthrough
3. TRAVELER Track Walkthrough by Venus Theory

"Meet TRAVELER, the expressive cinematic hybrid synthesizer from KeySolutions Sounds.

Designed to move effortlessly from intimate detail to thunderous motion, TRAVELER combines the gravity and depth of classic hardware instruments with a flexible modern sound engine built for composers, producers, performers, and sound designers.

In this video Mike Martin provides a tour of TRAVELER’s features, sound, and expressive possibilities.

Explore TRAVELER download the free 14-day demo and take advantage of the limited time launch offer: https://www.keysolutionssounds.com/tr...

Traveler's preset library features sounds from Venus Theory, David Helpling, Scott McAuley, Drew Schlesinger, James Dyson, James Terris, Tom Hammer, Jerry Kovarsky, and Mike Martin."

ENDLESS DESTINATIONS

TRAVELER is an artist-built cinematic hybrid synthesizer with bold dreams and is centered around the one thing that sets us all on our way – Expression. From intimate to thunderous, it Instantly rewards dynamics and carries with it a promise of endless musical journeys.

Crafted with passion for composers, producers, and sound designers, TRAVELER brings together the unmistakable gravity and depth of classic hardware instruments with the flexibility to forge entirely new sonic territory. Its familiar, immediate interface and emotionally rewarding sound engine deliver a unique yet unmistakable character, strong sympathetic harmonics and expansive width and motion, inviting sonic exploration from the very first touch.

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SynBe - Inspired by 1975 Japanese Synth Bass (demo)

video upload by Hügelton Instruments

"This series' first synthesizer simulation is of a rare Japanese-made bass synthesizer.
This synthesizer possesses features rarely seen in modern synthesizers, such as a unique traveler and simplified oscillator sources.
We has poured its passion for this hard-to-find synthesizer into this simulation software.

Features
・Monophonic synthesizer architecture
・Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
・4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
・Classic Traveler filter
・Twelve factory presets
・Full MIDI CC control
・Separate modern modification section

Available for macOS (AUv2 / VST3) and Windows (VST3).
https://hugelton.itch.io/synbe"



SynBe is a monophonic bass synthesizer inspired by a 1975 Japanese Synth Bass.

I had wanted one for a long time, but finding one is difficult. Rather than wait for the right unit to appear, I started with what was still available: surviving technical documentation, published circuit information, material from related instruments, and other technical references.

Some sections are well documented. Others are incomplete. Where the original circuit cannot be fully determined, SynBe uses the available evidence, related designs, conventional modelling techniques, and listening tests.

Features

Monophonic synthesizer architecture
Triangle, Square, Saw, Pulse and Phaser modes
4’, 8’ and 16’ octave ranges
Classic Traveler filter
Twelve factory presets
Full MIDI CC control
Separate modern modification section
2x internal oversampling
Versioned DSP kernel
Special nice & great graphics by ME!
Archaeology

Most of my previous reconstruction projects started with an instrument sitting in front of me.

SynBe did not.

The reconstruction began with surviving technical documentation and circuit information. I also studied material from contemporary and related instruments where the available information was incomplete.

The signal path was reconstructed section by section, from the oscillator and waveform circuitry through the Traveler filter and VCA.

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Electric Cow EC909 - TR-909 drum machine / TB-303 synth for Atari STE/TT/Falcon

- demo & sample pack video upload by ako

"Quick look at the Electric Cow EC909 drum machine / soft synth for Atari ST/TT/ Falcon and a sample pack made from it's TR-909 sounds. It's a combined TR-909 and TB-303 emulator in one programme (a lot like Steinberg / Propellerheads's ReBirth) which is neat and features PCM samples from a TR909 for the drums (also neat) which can be edited in terms of pitch and attack. My understanding is their wares were more aimed at the falcon but will run on STEs and TTs given that this was released in 1998. EC909 can create single‑bar patterns (in real time on the Falcon), and then export them as AIFF or AVR (Both 8‑ or 16‑bit formats, mono or stereo). The program can also generate a MIDI File from your pattern. MIDI triggering for drums is also possible. The manual, which is still online, contains instructions for loading your own samples into to replace the stock 909 samples using the included CandiKit program, very cool! this lags noticeably on the STE, but still works well enough to play back the drum sounds for sampling.

EC909 sample pack (both raw and processed with noise reduction):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Download the programme from Electric Cow's archive here: https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...

EC909 manual here:
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/mi...

Chapters:
00:00 - background info, compatability, bundled software
01:29 - quick look at the TB-303 emulator (surprisingly ok!)
01:54 - latency
01:59 - TR-909 drum machine overview and basic features and verisons
04:25 - All basic sounds
05:15 - tuning / pitching samples
06:03 - editing the attack of the sound
08:17 - what's in the smaple kit
09:13 - triggering via MIDI, issues with voiving, latency etc.
13:31 - 1 min sound demo using the drums sampled into ableton"

Minimal Ambient on the Korg Volca FM2

video upload by Synth Codex

"I recorded this short fragment entirely on the Korg Volca FM2, effects included. No rush, no destination. Just a small, repeating idea left to unfold on its own.

I've been listening to a lot of Japanese ambient music artists lately, such as Hiroshi Yoshimura, Satoshi Ashikawa, Midori Takada, and many others. I wanted to try capturing some of that same spirit here: minimal by design, with room left for rests between notes for the listener to fill in.

Thanks for listening."

Korg Volca FM2 Overview


Playlist:

1. A gentle introduction to the Korg Volca FM2 | Tutorial 1
2. All about the sequencer | Korg Volca FM2 Tutorial 2
3. Programming sounds on the Korg Volca FM2 | Tutorial 3

The Genius of the Macro Oscillator feat. Korg Minilogue

video upload by Bloom Music

"Donald Jordan discusses the macro oscillator and how it's an underrated gem of modern synthesis."

Intro: 00:00
A Brief History: 02:56
The Birth of the Macro Oscillator: 04:15
Sound Examples: 06:52
Wrap Up: 17:48

Korg Minilogue User Oscillators and Effects (NO TALKING)

video upload by Bloom Music

"Donald Jordan showcases Logue SDK user oscillators and effects.

All synth sounds in this video were made with the Minlogue XD, with no external effects or processing.

Here is a list of all of the user oscillators and effects in this video, even the ones I didn't call out.
Please support these creators!

OSCILLATORS:

Warped - https://ghosttime.itch.io/ghost-time-...

Beast - https://www.platinumaudiolab.com/beast

JPBOOO - https://edouard.digital/jp-booo/

PULSAW - https://blog.boochow.com/logue/pulsaw

Alpha1 - https://blog.boochow.com/logue/alpha1

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Ear Candy: The Best EP Sounds of the 80s (Full Walkthrough with Intro)

video upload by JimDaneker

"Ear Candy is the ultimate collection of iconic EP (electric piano) sounds from the 80s & early 90s, meticulously deep-sampled for MainStage/Logic and Kontakt. These are the most "expensive" sounding EPs you heard on the biggest hits of the decade, by countless artists.

This is a walkthrough of all patches, with background info on the instruments captured.

Get Ear Candy at:

https://backstagepass.store/earcandy

Table of contents:

00:00:00 - *** Intro Teaser
00:00:32 - *** DX DREAMS: History & FX options
00:02:45 - Clique & reverb options
00:04:01 - Dreaming of the 80s
00:04:25 - Multi-Layer EP: DX Dreams vs. plugin options

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Roland SH-5 Quick Demo

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

SN 450438 via this eBay listing

See the seller's other listings for more.

"Up for sale is my favorite Roland synth of the 70s era. It has all the raw tone of the System 100 with way more features and quite a stunning look. Check out the attached video of a quick demo of this actual SH5. It all works great and sounds great. Hard to find one fully functional and looking this good.. heck, hard to find at all. I found using this with ease and nothing that hindered use or performance. It always delivered what I needed in sessions. If I had to be REALLY picky.. it could use a spray of contact cleaner on a pot or two and on a rare occasion a key might double trigger (this era of roland synths is notorious for that) BUT as you can see and hear from the video, it's fine the way it is. I never found the need to detail it. Just stating for those that might be expecting MINT. Otherwise.. this is an amazing example of an SH5. Basses, leads, modulated madness.. it delivers."

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The best groovebox he's ever played | Akai MPC Key 37 G2 live performance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
A live synthesizer performance using only the MPC Key 37 G2.

To be clear: I bought this synth with my own money, thanks to the support of my Patreon community. So while I recognize that the following praise seems effusive, it's the truth.

I got into hardware through grooveboxes. I started with the Novation Circuit and got more complex from there. The groovebox—sequencer, multiple timbres of synth, drums, samples, and effects—is my happy place. And while many devices have been good, I've never found "the one", that one groovebox that does everything you want it to do. Until now, maybe.

I've played with MPCs quite a bit over the last few years, but this newest generation, and this model in particular, is the one. It's a combination of things: a mature platform with fast loading and workflow; every conceivable sound type I want, from synths to samples to piano; a robust collection of effects, with great reverbs, delays, and ways to mess up a sound; more tracks than I'll ever need for a song; a sequencer without the limitations of 64 or 128 steps; clip launching; simple audio recording in; auto-sampling to capture your own sounds; MIDI in and out via 5-pin DIN and USB; MIDI learn with peripheral MIDI controllers that works flawlessly; USB multi-track audio recording that just works without a hitch; so much more.

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Key Solution Sounds "TRAVELER" - Can it do Progressive Trance?

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds and KeySolutions Sounds

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

Since my TRAVELER teaser went live, I have been asked a number questions regarding it's flexibility, ease of use, and overall sound.

Yes it can do beautifully epic scoring pads and stunning leads but that is not all, it is such a workhorse of a synth, and I believe future users will be using it in most of their productions.

I put this short track together, just to let you good folks hear just how well it does dance music.

© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved.
#custom #sounds"

Follow-up to this post.

The Cars - Hello Again | 80s Vintage Synth Cover | Moog Prodigy & Oberheim OB-Xa

video upload by RetroSound

"The Cars – Hello Again recreated with authentic 80s vintage synthesizers and drum machines. Originally released on the iconic 1984 album Heartbeat City and written by Ric Ocasek.

For this cover I used the Moog Prodigy for the bass and sync lead sounds, while the Oberheim OB-Xa provides the lush pads and organ textures. Drums are created with the iconic LinnDrum, with additional percussion from the E-mu Emulator II.

If you love The Cars, 80s New Wave, Synth Pop, Vintage Analog Synthesizers, and classic electronic music, this performance is for you.

Gear Used
• Moog Prodigy – Bass & Sync Lead
• Oberheim OB-Xa – Pads & Organ
• LinnDrum – Drums
• E-mu Emulator II – 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.

The goal of this production was to recreate the authentic sound and atmosphere of the mid-1980s using original hardware instruments."

SΞQMØDΞ MOOG Sessions

video uploads by SΞQMØDΞ

Playlist:

1. Practice session | Moog DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth

I’ve been too busy recently to come up with any music this weekend, so I only had a moment for a short practice session. I wasn't sure at first, but yeah... I’m uploading this just to show my process of searching for something meaningful. Sometimes you just need to sit down at your synthesizers, tweak some knobs, and even if nothing mindblowing comes out right away, it pays off in the long run. In the end, it always turns out to be worth it.

Maybe someone will find this video interesting! Cheers! 🤘🏻

If you enjoy these sounds and feel like supporting my work, you can do so below. Any support is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward my next synth fund!
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/sequencemode

Thanks! 🙏🏻

2. Moog Subsequent 25, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth | Synth Jam

#moog #synth #synthesizer #dfam #subharmonicon #labyrinth #moogsoundstudio

Just a quick Sunday jam, practicing performing live with my moogs...

3. Subharmonic Reverie | Moog Subharmonicon, Labyrinth, DFAM

Just a chill Moog Sound Studio sunday jam, with the SQ-64 used only as the master clock. Hope you like it! 🤘🏻

3. Subharmonic Reverie | Moog Subharmonicon, Labyrinth, DFAM

Just a chill Moog Sound Studio sunday jam, with the SQ-64 used only as the master clock. Hope you like it! 🤘🏻

4. Moog DFAM, Labyrinth, Subharmonicon | Synth Jam

Another Moog Sound Studio sunday jam, with the SQ-64 used only as the master clock.

Hope you find it interesting!🤘🏻

If you enjoy these sounds and feel like supporting my work, you can do so below. Any support is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward my next synth fund!
☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/sequencemode

Thanks! 🙏🏻

SΞQMØDΞ Behringer Sessions

video uploads by SΞQMØDΞ

Playlist:

1. Behringer 2600 Gray Meanie meets Moog Sound Studio (DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth) | First Jam

Lately I picked up another synth... yeah, GAS hits hard 😅 My first jam with the Gray Meanie! I still remember loading up Arturia's ARP 2600 emulation years ago and thinking, "what is this shit?" I didn't understand anything back then. I gave up on it pretty quickly and forgot all about it. Later, I found out through deadmau5's MasterClass that it was the synth behind R2-D2's voice, which got me interested again... but only for a while.

Fast forward to now, I finally bought one and decided it's time to actually learn it. I think it'll be a great addition to my semi-modular setup. I'm really enjoying it so far! Behringer did a solid job with this one: the leds looks great, feels really well built, and works really well with my korg sequencer.

Anyway... hope you find this little noodling session interesting! 🤘🏻

2. Trying to make the Behringer 2600 work with my Moog Sound Studio | Jam

Just a quick jam exploring this Behringer/Moog setup and seeing if they actually complement each other.

A lot of people say Behringer synths just don't belong next to Moogs... so yeah, I'm doing my best to make it work. :D

Hope you enjoy! 🤘🏻

3. Behringer 2600, KORG SQ-64, Moog Sound Studio (DFAM, Subharmonicon, Labyrinth) | Synth Jam

Another quick jam using the Grey Meanie alongside the Moog Sound Studio. Hope you find it interesting! :D

btw, I’ve been struggling with free time lately, so you might’ve noticed I'm behind on comments.. But I'll catch up step by step! And of course, I’ll be checking out your jams too! Cheers, friends! 🤘🏻

4. Behringer 2600 Gray Meanie | Noodling Session

Gray Meanie stuff... I really need to learn this synth, feeling quite lost while jamming, so yeah... This isn't even a jam, it's just a noodling session, trying things out with the Korg SQ-64...

Hope you find it interesting!

5. Paraphonic mode on Behringer 2600 | Noodling Session

First time using the 2600 in duo mode. I used the Arturia MicroBrute strictly as a keyboard controller, there's no sound coming from it here. The whole thing is just a raw jam with a many mistakes, but I was having a blast. I really love how the 2600 sounds as a paraphonic synth and I was completely lost in the zone while noodling...

Hope you find it interesting!

Huge Synth Sounds with Just 1 Oscillator

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"A huge synth sound doesn’t always mean more oscillators.

In this video, I’ll show you how to get more size, character and impact from just ONE oscillator before you start stacking additional ones. By understanding how to shape and bring out what’s already there, you can create sounds that feel bigger while keeping them clear, focused and musical.

Sometimes the answer isn’t adding more it’s getting more out of what you already have.

If you want to go deeper into building powerful synth sounds from the ground up, check out Bass DNA."

Cherry Audio Introduces Memorymode 2

video uploads by Cherry Audio

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Memorymode 2 with Tim Shoebridge
2. Cherry Audio | "Memory Flow" by Steve Peglar with Memorymode 2
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2

"Memorymode 2 - Inspired by one of the most iconic polyphonic programmable analog synthesizers of the 1980s: the legendary Memorymoog. This is not just a basic version update; Cherry Audio has completely transformed its highly acclaimed 2021 flagship synthesizer by employing cutting-edge analysis and emulation techniques, resulting in unmatched accuracy and precision. Furthermore, we have significantly expanded its features, firmly establishing Memorymode 2 as the definitive successor to both the original synth and our groundbreaking tribute to it.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/memo...

Memorymode 2 is now available for only $69 at cherryaudio.com and at authorized resellers. Owners of Memorymode version 1 can upgrade to Memorymode 2 at the discounted price of only $39 from the Cherry Audio store at https://store.cherryaudio.com/bundles..."

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Memorymode 2 by Cherry Audio: the Memorymoog comes alive again! - CatSynth TV
2. Cherry Audio Memorymode V2 Fantastic Virtual Analog Synthesizer Moog VST - Rik Marston Official
3. Cherry Audio | Foundation Presets Pack for Memorymode 2 - James Dyson
4. New Synthesizer Cherry Audio MemoryMode V2 - James Dyson Live Stream

Foundation Presets Pack:

"100% of the proceeds from August sales of Foundation go to The Bob Moog Foundation!

Discover an impressive array of sounds with the Foundation Preset Pack for Memorymode 2, available exclusively from Cherry Audio for only $9.99. All proceeds from August 2026 sales of this pack will benefit the ‪@moogfoundation‬, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through education, archives, and the Moogseum.

https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

This massive collection features 275 additional presets, expertly crafted by the select team of sound designers James Dyson, Scott McAuley, and Ger Hughes. These presets fully utilize the innovative features of Memorymode 2, including layers and splits, polyphonic sequencers, the Touch Animator, dual arpeggiators, and the updated effects library. The result is a stunning showcase of additional dynamic sounds and motion for Memorymode 2.

The Bob Moog Foundation: https://moogfoundation.org/

Our deepest thanks go to the team of James Dyson (‪@James-Dyson‬), Scott McAuley (‪@scottmcauleysounds‬), and Ger Hughes of CustomSonics (https://customsonics.bandcamp.com/) for the donation of their time and talent to this effort.

This preset pack requires ownership of the Memorymode 2 synthesizer by Cherry Audio. Once you obtain it, the collection will be automatically downloaded and added to your presets."

Update: press release follows:

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