Dreadbox Murmux Sound Bank | Demo 1 (patches 1 – 25) | Synth Universe

video upload by Synth Universe

"In this video I demo patches 1 - 25 from the Synth Universe Sound Bank, a bank of 101 pro quality analog sounds for the Dreadbox Murmux Adept synthesizer, including pads, poly synths, strings, chimes, brass, leads, bass, keys, and ambient.

Buy the sound bank here: https://synthuniverse.sellfy.store"

Timestamps

00:00 Bright analog keys
00:42 Deep wobbly pad
01:39 One VCO key
02:08 PWM strings
02:52 Vintage resonance
03:30 Ambient filters
04:12 Analog echoes
04:46 Sync brass swell
05:25 Poly glide lead
06:02 Eastern chimes
06:32 PW cello pad
06:59 Flanging pad
07:52 Double filter keys
08:24 Pitch mod poly
08:56 Resonant triangle sweep
09:33 Deep scape
10:22 Soft squares
10:58 One VCO bass
11:28 Analog pulse
12:28 PW pluck
12:57 Polysphere
13:30 Reverse pad
14:21 Modulated plucks
14:49 Murmux strings
15:23 Rich sweep


"Sound bank notes

In my opinion, the Murmux Adept is a modern classic among synthesizers. It oozes quality and depth with a vintage analog sound and a strong personality. The oscillators, filters and analog stereo bucket brigade delay (BBD) interact to create a rich palette of timbres, with an inclination towards dark ambient textures.

It excels at ambient pads, textures and atmospheres so I have exploited this in many of my patches. I have also created more conventional sounds such as strings and brass which sing with power and majesty – rivalling those of the Sequential Prophet 5. Lead sounds are another strength of the Murmux, so you will find many within the bank ranging from pure triangles and sines through to aggressive and expressive saws.

Although the Murmux looks like a very simple synth - lacking complex features like a modulation matrix, in fact it is possible to create many layers of modulation simultaneously. You can for instance, assign velocity (how hard you press the keys) to modulate envelope times while also morphing between waveforms in both oscillators and using aftertouch to control filter cutoff and resonance. In this sound bank I have used modulation comprehensively and all patches have parameters assigned to the mod wheel as well as aftertouch and/ or velocity to maximise the expressiveness of the sounds.

The delay is a big feature of this synth so I have used it a lot, although you will also find traditional analog synth patches with no effects at all. The BBD resonator and ensemble modes are powerful, yet I have tended to use them for subtle modulation to thicken sounds or to create gentle flanging.

No AI was used in the creation of this video.

All musical ideas in this video are my own and are copyright to me."

TEAR - Experimental jam #31 // Vhikk X, Moog Subharmonicon, Bitbox

video upload by David Falcon

"Testing this battery powered mobile setup. The Palette case can be powered via powerbank and with the Bitbox micro I can record within the Modular case itself, without the need of any other equipment. The idea behind it is to take it outside to some special places to record, and maybe add some field recordings in the background.

I finally got to try the Vhikk X after a while trying to get one. The first few hours with it I was not very inspired by it, but kept digging and found this small melody that felt pretty emotional. Ironically the drone bass did not come from the Vhikk, but instead from my favorite, the Subharmonicon.

The Bitbox is here because it can do a lot in such small footprint. It is a sampler in the classic sense, but also is acting as a pseudo-Radio Music module with a radio sample I found, and also is recording the whole piece directly like the 4ms Wav Recorder.

In Ableton I added later on a bit of compression and EQ to even out the sounds.

I have published the first ALBUM that is acompilation of songs, some from this year and some older called "Hipotese". It is available in the streaming platforms and bandcamp. Go check it out!
https://davidfalcon.bandcamp.com

// Patch notes //
Moog Subharmonicon - Drone Bass, modulated from Pam's New Workout
Forge TME Vhikk X - Melody, sequenced from Oxi One and processed with a LPG in the Disting mk4.
1010 Music Bitbox Micro - Synth, piano and radio samples. Records the whole mix that comes out from the Befaco Output Bus. This is what makes the setup truly portable."

Ensoniq SD 1 – Vintage Digital Power

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"A sound demo of the Ensoniq SD-1.All sounds come directly from the synth, with no external effects used."

0:00. in demand - innocence piano
0:30. many roads - fm piano
0:56. flash back
1:04. organ
1:23. strings
1:33. dangerous
1:53. sd1 pad
2:18. its a synth
2:34. choir
2:44. omniverse
2:59. swellstrings
3:18. fat brass

Playing with Parting - Old Blood Noise Endeavors & Emily Hopkins

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Running a simple bass line through the stunning Parting glitch/ambient machine and exploring the sounds. It's a very touchy feely pedal that's wasted on guitarists and really should be a Eurorack module. Full review coming soon from a synth perspective.
I bought this pedal myself."



"Parting is a box of pleasant surprises. Moments of chance will give bursts of a glitch delay that can smear into a reverb, modulated by tremolo or vibrato, filtered, and, most importantly, dissolved into lofi aliasing or stretched out reverse. All of this may jump around in halves and octaves of itself - it’s up to you and Parting, together.
Controls

Dissolve has two functions. Below noon, it reduces sample rate, creating an increasingly degraded version of the signal. Above noon, it reverses the signal, and repeatedly cuts the reverse clock in half as the knob is turned, creating an increasingly long and degraded reverse.

Rate sets the rate of the modulation LFO, which is also the frequency of triggers for moments of chance.

Depth sets the depth of the LFO.

Shape sets the LFO shape: Sine, Square, Reverse Saw, Saw, Random Sine, Random Square, Envelope

Chance allows random bits of signal to enter the delay/reverb buffer during an LFO cycle.

Smear adds diffusion and feedback to the delay lines, turning them into a lush reverb as the knob is turned up.

Glitch creates various clock subdivisions.

Time sets the timing of the delay/reverb, as well as the reverse.

Filter sets the cutoff point of the post-dissolve filter.

Mix sets the blend of dry and wet signal.

Aux switch for tap tempo, half speed, or preset switching.

Soft-touch On/Off footswitch with relay switching for minimal switch noise"

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SYNTH-WERK SW 735 MK II BODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER

video upload by SYNTH-WERK

"The model 735 Mark II is, like its predecessor, the model 735, a most sophisticated and powerful signal processor. In some of its typical applications it can change known sounds with a harmonic overtone structure into new sounds with an entirely different and new arrangement of overtones through additive and subtractive frequency shift. It thus contrasts with and complements the known pitch changers (such as the HARMONIZER), which operate with multiplicative frequency shift.

At the MIX output jacks, a mixture of the OUT A and OUT B signals is obtained, which in the center position of the MIX control is that of a ring modulator.

'...I remember my father telling me that he had completed building his new Bode Frequency Shifter Mark II. This was the unit he built for himself, for his own studio. Soon after, Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk came to visit my father at his home and studio. The Bode family were all big fans and collectors of Kraftwerk music. My father was happy for Florian's visit. He was not planning to sell and part with his new Frequency Shifter. It was a nice visit. He told me, a happy Florian Schneider left with the Bode Frequency Shifter Mark II under his arm.'

Peer Bode"

Kawai K5000W 61-Key Advanced Additive Digital Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

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"The Kawai K5000W is a 61-key digital synthesizer workstation released in 1996, known for its powerful Advanced Additive synthesis engine capable of producing complex, evolving textures and detailed digital sounds. The “W” model includes an onboard 40-track sequencer, PCM sample playback, General MIDI compatibility, and Kawai’s Auto Phrase Generator (APG) for composition and songwriting."

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OBERHEIM TEO-5 - Synth Review, Sounds & Demo | Oberheim sound in a modern format

video upload by synth4ever

"Oberheim TEO-5 synth review, sounds & factory presets, and tutorial demo. The Oberheim TEO-5 is a modern, compact 5-voice analog synthesizer with signature Oberheim sound and many sound design possibilities. In this Oberheim TEO 5 review, I provide an overview of the TEO5 synthesizer, demo sounds and presets, and conclude with my final thoughts."

DYSTOPIA 4 for Arturia MiniFreak | One Shot Dark Improvisation

video upload by ULTIMATE X SOUNDS | Premium Synth Presets

"When you sit down with a synth at 1 PM and don't finish until deep into the night... it means you've become a hostage. You've been completely consumed by its world. I'm glad I managed to pull you into my world too. This video was recorded in one continuous shot... no edits. It’s just another proof that when the sound is right, it speaks for itself." – MR X

⚙️ What's inside DYSTOPIA Vol.4:
• 45 experimental, out-of-the-box presets
• Full compatibility: Arturia MiniFreak (Hardware) & MiniFreak V (Software - Update 4.0)
• Focus on dynamics, depth, and a dark sonic character

🔗 Check the details and download the presets here:
👉 https://www.ultimatexsounds.com/dysto...

Technical note: All audio material is a 100% improvisation recorded straight from the Arturia MiniFreak synthesizer. Master compressor was applied."

Dreadbox Murmux Adept: a Musical Exploration

video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of sounds and timbres featuring custom-created patches.

I think the Murmux Adept is a modern classic among analog poly synths, even though it was released as a limited edition in 2024 and is only attainable on the used market. It oozes quality and depth with a vintage analog sound and a strong personality. The oscillators, filters and analog stereo bucket brigade delay (BBD) interact to create a rich palette of timbres, with an inclination towards dark ambient textures."

"All sounds in this video are individual patches played straight from the synth except for ‘Alhaqueca’ and ‘Ambient layers’ which are layered tracks. No external enhancement or processing was applied to the sounds except on the track ‘Alhaqueca’ where I used a software delay plugin and a little compression and EQ when mastering."

Time stamps
00:00 Ambient filters
01:11 Velo plucks
01:53 Deep pad
02:46 Alhaqueca
06:52 Rough chimes
07:24 Deep scape
08:58 Ethereal sweep
09:41 Brass pad 2
10:12 Ambient layers
12:18 Murmux strings
13:19 Poly glide lead
13:59 Spiky ambient triangles
15:06 Modulated plucks
15:33 Nasty bass
15:58 Fluttering FM tail
16:33 Pitched delay keys
17:12 Cloud pad triangles
18:07 Expressive keys
18:47 Rich riser
19:23 Plaintive lead
20:02 Deep sea bubbles

Roland Jupiter-4: 8 Famous Songs You Know Instantly

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Roland Jupiter-4 famous songs and riffs played on the original vintage synth. Hear 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs recreated on a real Roland Jupiter-4 — no plug-ins, just the real thing.

Where the original records used layered Jupiter-4 parts, those layers are recreated here in the same spirit on the real synth.

Featured songs in this video:
The Human League – Open Your Heart
The Cars – Shake It Up
Depeche Mode – Photographic
Simple Minds – Love Song / Themes for Great Cities
Thomas Dolby – Windpower
Spandau Ballet – To Cut a Long Story Short
Styx – Too Much Time on My Hands
John Foxx – Europe After the Rain

Jupiter-4 programmed by Paul Soulsby
Mixed by Alex Hargreaves

The aim here is simple: let you hear what the Jupiter-4 really sounds like on classic records, while also giving you a clear view of the keyboard, performance and sound settings as each part is played.

Everything in this video is played on the actual Roland Jupiter-4 — one of the most distinctive vintage analogue synths of the early 80s, known for its raw tone, punchy filter, unique arpeggiator and unmistakable character.

No talking, no software emulations, no plug-ins — just famous Jupiter-4 parts played properly on the real thing."

Intellijel Swells - Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator

video upload by Intellijel

"Swells is a multi-model reverb module, with a built-in modulator we call the 'Swell Generator'.

Some feature highlights of Swells include:
Nine unique studio-grade reverb models
Fully stereo signal path
Eight reverb parameter sliders
Ebb & Flow - two per-model parameters
Swell Generator - aka envelope follower with four modes.
LO-FI with Min & Max setting
Freeze, Reverse and Burst FX
20HP Module"

Intellijel Swells | Four synth explorations

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Four mostly ambient pieces with Intellijel's new reverb and other hardware.

Fair warning: Intellijel sent me the Swells and Jellymix. Take that as you will. Considering how much other Intellijel stuff I use, and considering how much I'm a sucker for reverb, I was excited to try this one out.

00:00 - Omnichord ambient
03:49 - SubH Replay ambient
08:22 - S-4 OVUM ambient
12:35 - Hexdrums jam

Undoubtedly, we're living in a golden era of reverb hardware. I've got more reverb than one human needs, but I love it so much. One thing that means, though, is that I'm looking for reverb that does new things, that isn't just good but different and textural and interesting in and of itself.

In that respect I've been very happy with Swells, and am planning to use it a bunch after this. Swells can play it straight, but the combination of self-generated modulation and great colouration options means Swells can draw attention, add unique character, and fill a role more than simply adding space. I've particularly liked pairing it with Jellymix, using Swells as a send and then using varying amounts of wet/dry across multiple instruments, creating a shared reverb environment that feels pretty glued. It's a great combo.

So do you need another reverb? Probably not. You don't need anything in hardware, honestly. But if you're looking for a hardware reverb that makes you think differently about time-based effects, and if you're looking for a reverb that sounds good in new ways, I think Swells is worth checking out.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

Shakmat Modular masterclass | 25 March 2026

video upload by Signal Sounds

"For our first in-store event of 2026, we played host to our friends from Belgian Eurorack brand Shakmat Modular. Shakmat’s Francois showcased their modules - including the forthcoming Ballista Blast synth voice and Lancer’s Lash snare drum - in a unique live performance, before breaking down the patch and discussing the workflow. It’s full of invaluable tips for anyone performing live with modular synths!

Buy Shakmat modules at Signal Sounds:
https://www.signalsounds.com/shakmat-...

More info:
https://shakmat.com/

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & live performance
10:39 Case walkthrough & module demos
45:25: Audience Q&A"

Sequential Prophet VS – The Synthesizer Behind These Legendary 80s Sounds

video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the iconic sounds of the Sequential Prophet VS – one of the most unique and influential vintage synthesizers ever made! 🎹
This 80s synth can morph between four sounds in real time… and somehow still sounds more futuristic than modern plugins. You’ve probably heard it before—this is the Sequential Prophet VS.

In this video, I break down the most famous Prophet VS sounds, including the legendary evolving vector pads, digital choir textures, and metallic bell tones that defined late ’80s synth music.

The Prophet VS combines digital waveforms with analog filters and groundbreaking vector synthesis, creating rich, evolving sounds t
hat are still widely used in ambient, synthwave, film scoring, and modern music production.

Sound List:
0:07 Fancy - Flames Of Love
0:40 France Gall - Ella, Elle Là
0:57 Icehouse - No Promises
1:13 Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
1:28 Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Live Version)
1:45 Phil Collins - That`s Just The Way It Is
1:59 Phil Collins - Don`t Lose My Number"

SynthR10's Final demo : "The Running" #analogsynth #electronicmusic #musicgame #originalsoundtrack

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Here is my latest demo of the SynthR10 (for a long time) ahead of Synthfest France 2026, where two SynthR10s will be showcased at the booth and on stage. For me, the SynthR10 is a fantastic, resolutely modern analog synthesizer for my artistic work and as a game music composer (Microids/abigoba), offering a pleasure you don’t get with VSTs: playing live and turning the knobs, making every day a different musical adventure...
Live SynthR10 #1: polysequencer (sync LFOs, 2 FILTERS ACTION)
Live SynthR10 #2: split MOOG bass / Pad with aftertouch & lead synth.
Sync with KORG Electribe II.
All sounds are my own creations.
Demos are always frustrating for me; I prefer the stage and albums... lol"

Pirin V1 for Waldorf Protein by NatLife

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Download Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/pir...

[Since I'm not a professional keyboardist, forgive me for my poor performance]

Pirin V1 for Waldorf Protein is my new soundbank for this powerful little Microwave-based synthesizer. It features 40 complex presets & patches, most of which utilize multiple Layers for maximum sonic impact.

This bank is full of atmosphere:

11 full-fledged sequences created with the internal sequencer
10 deep pads that convey a mountainous atmosphere to your Protein
2 Arpeggios, 4 forest noise effects, 2 Lead sounds, 1 Pluck, and 10 diverse synth sounds, from piercing to Synthwave. Installation instruction includes."

Sequential Fourm – Sounds Like a Prophet?

video upload by Nicolas Melis

"Sequential Fourm – Sounds Like a Prophet?

Exploring the sounds of the new Sequential Fourm, with a touch of external reverb on some patches"

0:00 Saw Bass
0:14 Mini Prophet
0:43. ZIZZLE POLY
1:00. Saw Bass Sequence
1:25. Polylead
1:42. PENTAPHONICS
2:14. Bass Gow
2:30. SilkyLead
2:40. Industrial Bass Sequence
2:56. New Legend Poly
3:37. Synth Keys
4:00. Mentallic Sequence
4:28. Acid sequence

The Crow Hill Company Introduces the THE SH*T SYNTH

The Sh*t Synth - Walkthrough video upload by CROW HILL XTRAS

Press release follows:


The Crow Hill Company turns to extensive and rare collection to turn out THE SH*T SYNTH as compendium of 48 circuit-, wave- and sample-bent instruments

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to turn to its own extensive and rare collection of hardware to turn out THE SH*T SYNTH — available as a compendium of 48 circuit-, wave- and sample-bent instruments inspired by some of the Edinburgh-based enterprise’s eclectic musical favourites (spanning the likes of Aphex Twin, Boards Of Canada, Joe Maus, Jon Brion, Laurie Spiegel, Radiohead, Throbbing Gristle, and Yazoo) to create something that they collectively ask: is it just shit or ‘the shit’? — as of April 7…

Whatever way anyone chooses to read into the titling of THE SH*T SYNTH as the latest entry into The Crow Hill’s ongoing ORIGINS series of sample-based virtual instrument plug-ins, one thing is for sure: it readily represents a broad selection of three categories of 16 workhorse instruments each, effectively wrapped up into a single plug-in designed to bring a cohesive approach to making music more edgy, lo-fi, retro, and — swimming against the technological tide of so-called progress — decidedly AI (Artificial Intelligence) slop-free. From pianos to strings, plucks, beeps, bass, and pads, the compendium that is THE SH*T SYNTH has been lovingly sculpted by the Edinburgh-based enterprise’s media composer and ‘samplist-in-residence’ Christian Henson to take the hassle out of making existing sounds less refined, catering to those looking for an entirely new bank of Mellotron-style sounds as well as synths that have been long forgotten — for good reason, too!

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Drumfire DF-2000 Analog Rackmount Drum Synthesizer SN 24400

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"The Drumfire DF-2000 is a 2 channel rackmount drum synth. The 2 channels are identical, with their own trigger-in and audio outputs. Each channel is a mini analogue synth drum module, capable of producing a wide range of electronic drum sounds, and since every parameter is defined by a knob, it's highly tweakable.

Unit has been fully tested and ready for action!"

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Access Virus B Quick Demo SN 10001624

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

"Here's a sweet synth with gobs of sounds and sweet tone. This Virus B is in great working condition. ALL is working great. All knobs, and buttons are tight and responsive. Cosmetic are great.. see pics as there are a couple of nicks on the side wooden panels. Nothing major, just stating for full disclosure.

These older Virus synths are held in high regard for their sound and the ability to be a wonderful synth that can cover classic analog territory as well as infinite modern soundscapes."

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NRSynth Quatuor Polyphonic sounds

video upload by Nr Synth

"Some exemples of the polyphonic mode (typical 'Oberheim' flavour).

WARNING: i'm not a musician, don't expect a 'killer' playing...

Long resonant filter sweep.
Brass jumpy style
Polysynth saw
Another thing with resonance!

As usual, no traitement except delay/reverb in Cubase."