Lab 60 In Depth Walkthrough

video upload by Labyrinth Of Spirits

"Here is basically walk through the synth and how it works and sounds.

I will get another video up soon that has a no-talking preset sound demo to help show its versatility"

Follow-up to this post.

Introducing DMNO ON — Desktop Synthesizer

video upload by UDO Audio

"DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

The ON System allows players to add an optional synth control unit to recreate the dual-panel DMNO interface, or choose from a range of expansion modules to extend it further and build their perfect DMNO. Play ON!

Soundtrack by ‪@hazelmillsmusic‬"

The New UDO DMNO ON! Desktop DMNO - with George Hearn

video upload by sonicstate

"‪@udo_audio‬ has introduced the UDO DMNO ON, a desktop version of its DMNO synthesizer that keeps the full voice count, the hybrid engine and the multi-timbral architecture while doing away with the keyboard. It is not a cut-down instrument: this is a complete 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO in a box measuring 487 x 220 x 107mm and weighing 4.5kg, built around the same two independent analog-hybrid synth engines and retaining the flexible signal architecture of the original.

For anyone who liked the sound of DMNO but did not want another keyboard in the room, this could be for you.

DMNO ONE has the same voice architecture as the keyboard."


DMNO ON is the full-featured 8-voice, 2-part multi-timbral DMNO synthesizer in a compact desktop format. Built around two independent analog-hybrid synth engines, it retains DMNO’s highly flexible signal architecture, with each engine featuring our new Dynamic Multi-Core Stereo VCF. Eight creative Play Modes unlock dynamic interactions between the two timbres at the touch of a single control, while its flexible analog and digital audio connectivity make it a truly expansive and immediate sound design sandbox.

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Roland SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth Card - FREE FOR EVERYONE!

video upload by LFOstore

"Vintage Synth Card for JD990 & JV880/1080 - Demystified!

FREE DOWNLOAD: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-sr-...

The SR-JV80-04 Vintage Synth is the definitive collection of vintage synth sounds.

This massive library includes synthesizer sounds from the Minimoog, Oberheim 2-Voice, Sequential Prophet 5, as well as most of the classic Roland synths.

User-installable expansion board for expandable Roland synths (see compatibility guide for details)

Adds 255 waveforms and 255 patches of classic synth sounds
Includes legendary Roland instruments like the Jupiter Series, SH-Series and Junos - plus Moog, Oberheim, Sequential and many others.

Using free Roland JV880 Emulator from here: https://github.com/giulioz/jv880_juce
& by downloading official OS (the idea of how to do it legally - in instructions inside the pack) you can open potential of all 19 SR-JV cards!

Whats inside the pack?

#Link on official Plugin emulator of Roland JV880
#Idea of how to download official OS with all expansions
#Detailed instructions of how to install on PC & MAC
#Preset Lists for JV & JD series
#Picture of every SR-JV physical card

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

New 2.0 firmware for ARTURIA's AstroLab Introduces New Sound Edit View

video uploads by Arturia

Playlist:

1. AstroLab | New 2.0 firmware | ARTURIA
2. What's New | AstroLab 2.0 Update | ARTURIA
3. AstroLab 2.0 | Playthrough | ARTURIA

"AstroLab 2.0 expands what you can shape, play and perform directly from the hardware. Explore the new Sound Edit view, with dedicated parameter pages mapped to AstroLab’s four macro knobs, alongside new sample-based instruments and 60+ stage-ready sounds spanning piano, brass, strings, bass and more."

AstroLab 2.0: It's a Proper Synth Now?

video upload by Sineway

"AstroLab 2.0 goes straight at the biggest criticism of the AstroLab: that it's just a preset player, not a proper synth. The headline feature is Sound Edit, which gives you real synth parameters like envelopes, filter and glide right from the front panel, and you don't need a computer or the V Collection license to use it. So is the AstroLab still just a keyboard full of presets, or is it starting to become something else?

Arturia gave me early access to the update, so I've had time to dig into it before release. In this video I show how Sound Edit changes from preset to preset depending on the engine underneath, revisit the AstroLab vs MiniFreak question now that both instruments have changed, and play some of the presets in a musical context.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Sound Edit
3:11 AstroLab vs MiniFreak
4:29 Other Updates in 2.0
5:17 More Sound Edit Explorations
6:32 Final Thoughts"

Redshift 6 - Acid House

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"In this demo, we create some chill ’90s acid house sounds using the Redshift 6, exploring its different Characters and internal sequencer. All synth sounds come from the Redshift 6, and everything is sequenced using its internal sequencers.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Creating the Pad
02:28 Sequencing the Pad
06:00 Bass synth
08:13 Sequencing the Bass line
10:12 Creating the Acid Synth
11:28 Sequencing the Acid Synth
14:40 Creating the Lead Synth
16:20 Sequencing the Lead Synth
20:05 Polyrhythmic Sequences
21:55 The Demo Jam

Redshift 6 features an analogue 4-pole multimode filter whose behaviour changes depending on the selected Character.

The Characters cover different analogue filter responses:

Liquid – Classic -24 dB filter with a wide sweet spot and smooth, spacey resonance
Crisp – Bright -12 dB State Variable Filter
Fat – Classic -24 dB ladder filter
Mean – Highly unstable -12 dB filter with bad behaviour and distortion
Sour – -18 dB squelchy Silver Box filter

Characters affect the behaviour of the whole synthesizer, including filter response, oscillator drift, and envelope behaviour."

Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo Returns with Over 100 Brands to Discover - October ‎17–18

video upload by Sanjay C

Video from last year's show above.

Press release follows:

"BROOKLYN, NY — The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo, perhaps the biggest East Coast event dedicated to electric and electronic gear for musicians with over 100 brands on display, returns to Greenpoint on October ‎17–18, transforming a 7,000-square-foot warehouse into an immersive playground for music creators.

Presented in partnership with the legendary synth store Three Wave Music and local up-and-coming guitar shop Tonewolf, the Expo offers a strictly in-the-headphones experience — letting attendees demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear from over 100 brands in a noise-friendly environment.

Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw more about 2,000 visitors, a mix of musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts.

"Intro to Synthesis" Workshops
This year, the Expo expands beyond its large exhibition floor with a new lineup of educational workshops focused on synthesis — from hands-on patch-building sessions to deep dives into modular workflows, led by working artists and builders. A schedule of the workshops will be announced soon.

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Novation Bass Station 2 Editor with Sound Alchemy

video upload by Karl mller

"Home:
https://payhip.com/MomosEditors"

"Here are my Midi Editor for the Novation Bass Station 2 Synth.
The Bass Station 2 Editor gives you direct access from the DAW to the Novation Novation Bass Station 2 parameters,
allowing you to integrate it into the DAW project.
In the PlugIn version you can record the controller movements and so the sound change can be saved.

With the ‘Sound Alchemy’ editor, you can easily create new sounds or sound variations,
either deliberately or at random.
- RandomJoyStick: Can generate an endless variety of random sound effects, which you can control yourself.
- X-Y Multi Pad: You are free to choose which four parameters you wish to control with the mouse,
allowing you to make complex changes to the sound.

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Kiviak Wofi - Granular Synth Sampler with Cloud Library

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

via this Reverb listing

See the Kiviak label for demos.

"Includes 2 factory flash cards + 9V PSU and quick start guide - Editor and more documentation online

Updated OS and presets. Features snapshot recall for quick comparison of edits and preset versions while tweaking sounds.

WoFi is a portable Sampler keyboard that connects to the internet via WiFi, and features an innovative effect module called Texturer that combines elements of shimmer and granular synthesis to create unique and fascinating sounds. Its compact size and intuitive interface make it an ideal tool for musicians and producers who are always on the move. In addition, WoFi comes with a rechargeable battery, allowing you to create music anywhere you go without worrying about power. You can also share your patches and access sound banks from other sound designers through the mywo.fi community platform. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, WoFi offers endless possibilities for exploring new sonic territories and creating unique sounds."

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Isla Electronics ASYX - Multi Timbral demo

video upload by Isla Electronics

"I keep getting asked what the 'MIX' button is for.
Well, the original Andromeda was 16 voices, but it was also 16 part multi-timbral, so you could either have upto 16 totally different sounds playing at once, or you could also use it to layer different patches to create very thick textures.
In this quick synth wank, I give a little tour of the UI while about 7 different programs are playing across different midi tracks from ableton. No additional fx or processing other than what's coming out of asyx. This is just 1 single instance of the plugin loaded.
Excuse my rough timing, I recorded this in on a KordBot.. lol"

E-mu Emax II Rack: Why He Bought a Vintage Sampler

video upload by Ian Dixon

"The E-mu Emax II Rack is a 1990 vintage sampler with 16-bit sampling, digital resonant filters, 16 voices and that classic E-mu sample-library character.

In this video I explain why I bought an Emax II Rack, how it fits into the E-mu Emulator family, and what makes this 2MB version with a Gotek drive interesting today. I look at the history from the original Emulator through to the Emax II, load sounds from the Gotek/sample library, play through factory-style patches, explore the filter and envelope controls, and talk about why vintage samplers still feel different from modern software.

This is partly a first look, partly a vintage sampler demo, and partly the start of a new Emax II journey: building a usable sound library, tagging useful sounds, sampling my own material and finding out what this classic rack sampler can add to modern tracks.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro and music
00:15 E-mu Emax II Rack overview
00:39 Emax and Emulator history
01:03 Emax II specs and 16-bit sampling
02:06 Front panel and loading sounds
02:37 Gotek drive workflow
03:30 Sampling rates, filters, SCSI and MIDI
04:23 Exploring the sample library
05:08 Loading Grey Sounds Volume 1
06:45 Brass sounds and loading workflow
07:10 Emulator library sounds and synth-style editing
07:55 Digital resonant filter and Q
08:34 Filter envelope experiments
09:50 Synth-style modulation and envelopes
10:14 Sampling, looping and editing options
10:57 Piano, guitar, vocal and classic library sounds
14:26 Building a personal Emax library
15:08 Tagging sounds and using the library tool
15:48 Reflections on vintage digital samplers
16:26 Comments, resources and wrap-up"

Norand Mono v3 from DenverSynthLabs

video upload by manmade madman

"Here's a quick demo of the new VST from DenverSynthLabs. Showing its wide capabilities as a dual oscillator bass synth, but also much much more. Using MOD notes-- single sounds-- you can even program drum tracks monophonically."

via DenverSynthLabs

"The Norand Mono mk1 and mk2 were left unfinished — firmware issues that never got solved, a company that went insolvent before it could fix them. MONOv³ finishes the job: updated firmware for your real hardware, plus a full digital twin with infinite patch storage, easier workflow, and near bit-perfect sound. Own a mk2? Load the firmware, run the hardware as a controller sending MIDI CC to the plugin, and pair it with the software for a NORAND DUAL."

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Yamaha DX11 w/ 81Z Patches Loaded FM Synthesizer Sounds (No Talking)

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2026

The Yamaha DX11 - synth keyboard version of the TX81Z sound module. My custom patches loaded just fine, giving some of them a run-thru. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

Get these patches from https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

Check out https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro for my hand made Eurorack modules and gently preowned studio kept gear."

BLOG https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD / gstormelectro

ROLAND M-VS1 VINTAGE RACKMOUNT SYNTH SN ZI03379

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

via this listing

Additional Signal Sounds listings

"The M-VS1 is a 1U expansion module for Roland's VS series, providing a collection of vintage-modelled synth waveforms and sounds derived from classic analogue Roland instruments, for use as an add-on sound source within compatible Roland VS rack systems."

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Currents & Nostalgia - Patch making with the coming synth from Unusable Engineering & more presets

video upload by Unusable Engineering

"This is the second video showing about the coming software synthesizer from Unusable Engineering.

This time it is both preset making and showing off presets.

0:00 - 9:40 Patch Making and Workflow (talk and action)
9:40 - 19:58 Presets Playing

This video is going through the basic workflow in Currents & Nostalgia - using its two oscillators, the filter and the slot sequencers.

The idea is to give you a feel for how it is to work with the synth and how it sounds.

After making a new preset, which in no way was prepared, I play through quite a few of the other presets with a touch of reverb on the output. I use Geometry Reverb (which is free with any paid purchase from unusable.net). In the patch making section I also use a few other effects from Unusable Engineering on the very end. Ensemble Diffuser which is an analog style modulation plugin, Geometry Delay which is a multi-tap delay and Cavitation Fractures, which is a fluid simulator reacting to sound and affecting sound. (They are all available already).

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RMS Custom Synth from the Boston School of Electronic Music - Demo

video upload by Phil Cirocco

"This one-of-a-kind custom made synth was designed and built for the Boston School of Electronic Music by Ron Rivera of ARP Instruments & Aries Synthesizers. We restored this machine to full functionality here at CMS/Discrete Synthesizers. This video has somewhat poor sound, so I was reticent to publish it and I apologize, however I thought it possibly significant that viewers could hear what this incredible machine sounds like. It's huge, one piece front panel is somewhat similar to the 2600 using .141" jacks. It is painted in Blue Marvin blue with a custom silk screen in black. All the circuitry is mounted on vector boards that plug into the back. The Poly-Soloist sits on top."

Cymbal Legio: Voice based on granular metallurgy on the Legio platform

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Cymbal Legio is a granular percussion voice built for tight hi-hats to crashes and rides.

Get a Legio module and swap to this firmware today:
https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

Let's start with Type and Alloy. Together, these give you a range of different cymbal characters, from tight metallic hits to bigger, more resonant sounds.

Decay controls how long each hit rings out, while Tone lets you shape the brightness and character of the cymbal.

Then there's Morph. This blends between different grain sources.

And pressing the Morph encoder gives you a quick mute.

The Mix inputs let you bring other sounds into the Cymbal and mix them right alongside it.

Cymbal is just one way to transform your Legio. When you're ready to move beyond crashes and rides, check out the other synth voices, effects, resonators, and more for free with a USB connection.

23 Firmwares.One Legio.

Visit noiseengineering.us or your favorite retailer to get a Legio module in your case."

The Sounds We Forget To Hear

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The joy of sound, before it becomes music. A wind chime looping in the woods at Superbooth, La Monte Young's Composition 1960 No. 7 in a Liverpool theatre, and one thick, warm tone from the AJH Synth RadioPhonic that I couldn't stop playing.. 🎧 Put this on headphones or big speakers - the bass is lovely.

Why do we remember a melody but not a sound? Why is Superstition not Superstition without the clav, or In the Air Tonight without those drums? And when did we stop just listening?

Which single sound gives YOU a physical reaction? Tell me in the comments - I read every one, and I'm collecting favourites.

🎛 GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
AJH Synth RadioPhonic: https://ajhsynth.com/
AJH Synth MiniMod (mentioned)
Ian Boddy helped design the Chance Delay on the RadioPhonic

🔗 MORE FROM ME
Presets, sample packs and Decent Sampler libraries: https://starskycarr.com"

Free Roland D-110 Editor Librarian | Web MIDI Patch Manager

video upload by Ian Dixon

"A hands-on walkthrough of my free Roland D-110 Editor Librarian, a browser-based Web MIDI tool I developed to make the D-110 much easier to manage and edit from a modern computer.
https://thedigitallifestyle.com/w/TDL...

In the video I show how the editor reads the D-110's tones, patches, rhythm setup and system settings, then saves everything into a reusable library. I also go through tone editing, partial mute/solo style workflow, PCM sample selection, synthesis partials, envelopes, filters, patch editing, multi-timbral setups, SysEx import and why the D-110 can be more flexible than a D-50 when you want layered parts and MIDI-channel based arrangements.

The editor runs locally in the browser, uses Web MIDI, and does not send your synth data to the cloud. It is part of my free editor/librarian tools for bringing classic synths back into a modern workflow.

Timestamps
00:00 Why I am building modern editors for vintage synths
00:47 Introducing the free Roland D-110 editor
01:17 Web MIDI setup and reading tones
01:48 Reading patches, rhythm and system settings
02:23 Saving and reopening a master library
02:47 Loading presets and sending sounds to the buffer
03:14 D-110 architecture, partials and PCM/synthesis structures
04:17 Editing PCM samples and synthesis partials
05:09 Filters, envelopes and shaping the sound
06:16 Saving edited tones back to the synth
06:39 Editing multi-timbral patches and MIDI channels
07:39 Layering D-110 sounds in a way the D-50 cannot
08:25 Why editing from the front panel is fiddly
09:21 Importing SysEx and expanding the library
10:06 Managing patches, running locally and wrap-up"

GODWIN MPS88 - The Final Boss That Does Whatever You Ask

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

Another first to be featured on the site, the GODWIN MPS88

00:00 Setting up and Plugging in
01:24 Specifications and Introduction
02:22 Auto Accompaniment Section
04:26 The Mystery Explained / Musical Interlude
05:27 Drum Machine
08:09 Upper Manual Sounds
10:40 Musical Interlude
11:29 Monophonic Synth
12:55 A Brief History of Godwin Auto Comp Machines
13:24 Lower Manual
16:25 Last Musical Interlude

After our videos on the predecessors Godwin CD1 and CD2 we felt we had to continue all the way to the finish line of Godwins output of amazing and rare, combination instruments.
The GODWIN MPS 88 was most likely the last instrument to come out of the factory and BOY is it something special!
It doesn't look like any other Italian instrument that we've laid eyes on, and the majority of the sounds are unique to this machine.

You'll find all the information we've managed to unearth in the video but a quick roundup would look like this.

The instrument consists of mainly 6 instrument sections with individual volumes divided between two manuals - all playable simultaneously.

1. DRUM MACHINE - sample based sounds
2. AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT section (bass, chords and arpeggiator)
3. 2 x PARAPHONIC PRESETS (upper / lower orchestra)
4. SOLO PRESETS (monophonic synth)
5. 2 X ORGAN FLUTES (organ footages)
6. 2 X STRINGS / CHOIR

There are only minor modulation possibilities available but the spring reverb is nice and deep and the Chorus and Leslie effects are great too, although they might deserve a closer look by our tech since we're not sure they function properly.

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, an encyclopedia of Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines:

https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"

TRON: Legacy – End Titles | Synth Cover

video upload by Marcus Padrini

"Meu desprentesioso cover de “End Titles”, da trilha de TRON: Legacy, composta pelo Daft Punk. Sequenciei a performance no MPC Keys 61 e gravei tudo ao vivo , contando principalmente com o Donner B1 como synth principal.

O Donner B1 traz os sons inspirados na TB-303, já tem overdrive e delay embutidos, o que facilita chegar numa sonoridade mais próxima do synth da trilha. A Roland TR-6S faz a bateria, com compressor e um filtro low pass para a parte final; o Air JURA no MPC e o EMW VPoly 6X ficaram responsáveis pelos pads e o Behringer Solina, por strings. O lead fica com o Moog Sub 37, com sub oscilador na parte final."

"My casual cover of 'End Titles' from the *TRON: Legacy* soundtrack, composed by Daft Punk. I sequenced the performance on the MPC Keys 61 and recorded everything live, relying primarily on the Donner B1 as the main synth.

The Donner B1 delivers TB-303-inspired sounds and features built-in overdrive and delay, making it easier to achieve a tone close to the original soundtrack synth. The Roland TR-6S handles the drums, using a compressor and a low-pass filter for the final section; the Air JURA (on the MPC) and the EMW VPoly 6X cover the pads, while the Behringer Solina handles the strings. The lead part is played by the Moog Sub 37, incorporating a sub-oscillator during the finale."