The Strangest, Most Interesting Synth He's Played This Year (Morphor Echon6)

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Morphor Echon6 is the world's first analog modal polysynth — a genuine departure from the wall of subtractive synths flooding the market right now. In this review and demo I dig into its Karplus-Strong-based exciter and resonator, six voices you can split into six independent monosynths, and a modulation system so intuitive it doesn't need a menu. Full raw demo at the end so you can hear it completely unprocessed.

WHAT IS MODAL SYNTHESIS?
Modal synthesis uses a Karplus-Strong oscillator — an exciter (like a pluck, bow, or hammer) run through a resonator (like a string or instrument body) — to fake physical, plucked/struck sounds. First proposed by Kevin Karplus and Alexander Strong back in 1982, you'll recognise the concept from modules like Mutable Instruments Plaits, Rings and Braids, and digital oscillators in synths like the Arturia MiniFreak and Korg Minilogue XD. The Echon6 takes that same idea and builds it entirely in analog circuitry — as far as I know, the first synth to pull that off.

CHAPTERS
0:00 What's coming up
1:43 DEMO JAM #1 - glitchy ambient
5:40 What is modal synthesis? (Karplus-Strong explained)
6:53 Front panel overview
7:52 Six voice groups patch demo
9:53 DEMO JAM #2 - as an FX unit on drums
12:20 SIx voices in unison - CHORD MODE?
13:06 DEMO JAM #3 - 6 unique voices
13:48 Exciter section deep dive
21:15 BBD resonator deep dive
25:47 Modulation section deep dive
36:22 Building a musical patch from scratch
41:16 DEMO JAM #4 - A Love Story ;) IYKYK
43:15 Echon6 vs Erica Synths Steampipe
45:00 Final thoughts
45:40 Patreon & website
46:13 DEMO JAM #5 Intro raw (maybe a little reverb at the end)

MY TAKE
The Echon6 is a genuinely fresh alternative to the current glut of subtractive synths — your Jupiters, Junos, Prophets, and OB-style clones. It felt natural within minutes, the modulation is some of the cleverest I've used on any hardware synth, and the build quality is excellent. Compared to the Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synthesis), the Echon6 is easier to learn, while the Steampipe can get more chaotic, faster, thanks to its distortion and reverb. Both are worth a look if experimental modal synthesis is your thing — but the Echon6 gets a big thumbs up from me.

GEAR MENTIONED
Morphor Echon6 (analog modal polysynth, reviewed here)
Erica Synths Steampipe (digital modal synth, comparison)
Mutable Instruments Plaits / Rings / Braids
Arturia MiniFreak
Korg Minilogue XD

MORE PATCHES, SAMPLES & TUTORIALS
Patreon: www.patreon.com/starskycarr - patches, samples, tutorials and more
www.starskycarr.com - patches, samples, free and cheap goodies"

Erica Synths Steampipe Desktop Physical Modeling Synthesizer

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MYSTIC FREQUENCIES - SPACE [Featuring an Atari 2600 w/ Mini Keys]

video upload by Mystic Frequencies

MYSTIC FREQUENCIES - SPACE
Random Dawless playing.
Gear used:
Kawai SX-240
Arturia MatrixBrute
Arturia PolyBrute (x2)
Atari VCS MiniDexed
Erica Synths Steampipe
Novation Summit
Oberheim OB-X8
Synthstrom Deluge oLED
Polyend SEQ
Irijule Theoryboard
Roland TR8S
Elektron Digitakt
Effects - Digitech DSP256XL (x4)
Mixer - Roland M-480
Recorded on - Tascam Model 24

ESK - Guitar + Erica Synths Steampipe

video upload by Metunar

"Feedback effect session. Guitar through an Erica Synths Steampipe physical modeling synthesizer.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Erica Synths STEAMPIPE | Free Preset Pack 2 Showcase ‪@EricaSynths‬

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video, I’m showcasing the official "Preset Pack 2" for the @EricaSynths Steampipe, a custom collection of 20 new patches I personally designed for this incredible physical modeling synthesizer.

The Steampipe is a unique instrument that bends wind, pipe, and string resonances into deeply expressive, evolving textures. This official soundset is designed to push the boundaries of its physical modeling engine, moving from warm, buttery textures to complex ambient landscapes and experimental acoustic spaces.

This is a pure sound showcase — no talking, just music. Perfect if you want to experience how the new Preset Pack 2 expands the raw character and sonic capabilities of the Steampipe.

The bank will be available for free download directly on the official Erica Synths website: https://www.ericasynths.lv/news/post/..."

Erica Synths Steampipe at Superbooth 2026

video upload by Tweeeeeak!

"No talking, just tweaking the steam and pipe physical modelling parameters, jamming and droning, in Erica Synths red room, at Superbooth 2026.

00:00 - Bang the pipe 1
02:01 - ... into drone 1
02:52 - ... into drone 2
07:06 - Ethereal
08:46 - Call to arms
10:43 - Bang the pipe 2
13:19 - Smoke the pipe
14:57 - Bagpipes?
16:18 - Bang the pipe 3 and end"

Custom breath controller + Steampipe synth

video upload by Love Hultén

"Overdubbing some backing tracks from my new album:
https://www.lovehulten.com/m-u-s-i-c...."

Erica Synths Steampipe

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Dawless Jam | 146 bpm | melodic

video upload by Bobby Serious

"Thanks for watching ❤❤❤

146 bpm
#dawless #melodic #trance

Gear used:
Synthstrom Audible Deluge (sequencer only)
Roland TR-8S
Moog Minitaur
Access Virus B
Novation Peak
Erica Synths Steampipe
Circuit Tracks
Specular Tempus (2x reverb)"

Steampipe synth arp noodle session w/ exquis

video upload by Harmonic Sonics

Erica Synths Steampipe Desktop Physical Modeling Synthesizer

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ESK - Steampunk Jam

video upload by Metunar

"Jamming with the Leploop Arpoloop through a Roland VG-8 effect and an old guitar through the Erica Synths Steampipe physical modeling synthesizer.
Direct recording with mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Frozen Embers | Erica Synths Steampipe & Novation Peak | Dawless Jam

video upload by Bobby Serious

"First #dawless jam with the #Steampipe by #EricaSynths!
This thing pairs so well with the Novation Peak.
Came up with these sweet melodies on the Steampipe and some deep bass from the Peak. No beats today – just pure, dreamy vibes ❤️"

Modern Moog Bass - Messenger Filter Modes (no talking)

video upload by Pete Midi

"Moog has defined the synthesizer bass sound for decades. From all Moog mono synths the Messenger provides the widest sound spectrum and in particular, can add interesting variants to the classical bass theme. Here I go through the 4 different filter modes to show the power and flexibility of this synth.

0:00 4P Low Pass
1:35 Band Bass
2:52 High Pass
3:47 2P Low Pass

Recorded with Ableton Live 11 using VISCO and Steampipe 2 (NI Reaktor) plugins for the backing track."

The Steampipe Deep Dive!! featuring Linnstrument 128

video upload by Quincas Moreira Music

"I finally tackle this beast of a synth by Erica Synths: It's MPE capabilities, compatibility with the Linnstrument expressive controller, it's potential for experimental music, sound design, film scoring and more!

My Website: www.quincasmoreira.com
My Patreon: / quincas

Index:
00:00 Teasers
01:31 Intro
02:10 Linnstrument and MPE
04:15 Panel Overview
05:59 Tweaking some presets
10:19 Reverb section
10:34 Assigning Modulation
12:18 Film Scoring
13:35 Stereo Voice Spreading
18:35 Tuning - Built in tuner
19:54 LFO
26:30 External input (BASS!)
31:19 Saving Presets
37:30 Creating a solo patch
44:00 Stay Noisy!"

Erica Synths Steampipe + Torso S4 // DAY 17 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"Perfectionism almost killed this video, and for a second, I forgot about the point of #jamuary I recorded, and recorded, and re-recorded, and a few days have passed, back and forth, because I care so much about this sound, this vibe, this balance.
I am not 100% satisfied, but I have to let it go, because otherwise I know for sure I will start to hate these chords, I will have to tweak the sounds once again, I will change the video, and so on.
But I do love the resulting vibe, and I will try my best to bring variations on this theme in some live scenario, maybe with a different controller instead of the OPXY (which I am only using because it has midi via 3.5mm jack and... an audible metronome, I am looking at you, Torso)
I hope you'll like it, now this jam is free to run wild on the internet 🧡"

Erica Synths Steampipe - A Monster for Ambient and Cinematic Textures! — Sound Demo (No Talking)

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video you’ll hear a pure sound exploration of the ‪@EricaSynths‬ Steampipe, a unique physical modeling synth that blends wind, pipe, and string resonances into expressive, evolving textures.
No talking – just sound.
Perfect if you want to experience the raw character of this inspiring instrument.

✨ Expect lush drones, organic soundscapes, and experimental tones that showcase the full potential of the Steampipe module."

Erica Synths Steampipe + Synthstrom Deluge // DAY 3 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"New day, new instruments, different languages, different gestures, and it's to surprise of no one that I am not equally proficient in each one of them, especially when they are same-same but different (like with the OPXY vs Deluge).
I've listened to this recording for a good part of the day and I was getting nauseated, but I asked my girlfried to check it out, she genuinely liked it a lot, so that's why I am uploading it.
Day by day, I feel the need for a mixer (and maybe a more powerful computer), but the focus is practice, and give a spot to all the beautiful toys I keep in the studio.
I hope you'll enjoy it!"

ESK - Improvisation 10

video upload by Metunar

"Jam with an Erica Synths Steampipe and a Mellotron Micro through a modified Roland VG-8 effect.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Open-Box Unboxing - Erica Synths Steampipe

video upload by Saß

"Hello again! I have another unboxing video that I hope you'll enjoy! For my 30th birthday this year I decided to get myself an Erica Synths Steampipe! I've been looking into this unique physical modeling synth for some time, so I finally decided pull the trigger when I saw an open-box deal! I hope this allows me to create even more interesting and unique jams for you guys!

0:00 Intro/Unboxing
2:00 Demo!"