manifold research centre - *antilope* / event horizon

video upload by Manifold research centre

"antilope is approaching event horizon.

isti mirant stella

rendering credits by @komputer_g_rafix"

Also see Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Manifold Research Centre Antilope⁠

See dealers on the right for availability and price.




"MANIFOLD RESEARCH CENTRE ANTILOPE

Prance with glee through the wilds of experimental sound with Antilope from Manifold Research Centre, a filter-based drum and dynamics machine designed for creative rhythms and otherworldly sound design. Based around a dual pingable resonant filter, Antilope creates plucks, bongo slaps, and ghastly squeals galore, which can be further shaped through the onboard distortion and multi-FX feedback path. In classic MRC fashion, taking this distortion and FX loop to unique extremes via feedback enables a vast timbral range, transforming the sizzling filter timbres into new and mangled shapes.

To get these sounds moving and grooving, a three-channel pattern recorder is available for patching around to Antilope's filter, distortion, and FX parameters. This provides a highly intuitive and performable interface equally suited for on-stage skronking and studio experimentalism. Each recorder can be switched between stepped voltage sequences or morphable AD envelopes, enabling both rigid beat shifting and smooth timbral changes alike.

Naturally, Antilope's 3.5mm CV inputs and outputs readily integrate into a broader Eurorack environment, opening up even more uncharted paths for sonic exploration. Likewise, the addition of MIDI clock reset and synchronization connectivity enables use in hybrid set-ups and DAW-based artistry. Using its stereo line level input on the back of the device, external sounds can be processed through the filter directly or in conjunction with Antilopes broader workflow, extending the sound world within by infinite margin.

Thanks to its dedicated headphone output and USB-C power input, Antilope's characterful design is primed for portable interaction, imbuing any journey with captivating sound. With its focused yet flexible design that collapses and reinvents percussive processing in MRC style, Antilope from Manifold Research Centre is a fantastic beast sure to inspire your trips through the creative unknown.

ANTILOPE FEATURES
Desktop synthesizer for experimental rhythms and audio processing
Dual-pingable resonant filter
Distortion effect with 3-band tone control
Multi-FX engine with feedback path for deep sound design
3-channel pattern recorder
Recorder channels switchable between stepped voltages and morphable AD envelopes
3.5mm CV inputs and outputs compatible with Eurorack gear
MIDI connectivity for clock, reset, and sync
Stereo line level input for processing external signals
Stereo line level output and dedicated headphone output
USB-C power for portable operation"

CouchJam with Minichord and audio.computer Beat Friend

video upload by Many Small Functions

"I ordered my Beat Friend at SuperBooth 2025 and it arrived a couple of weeks ago. This is the first chance I've really had to sit down with it. I love it-- it's inspiring and can be pretty good to chill with.

The Minichord is also delightful for chilling. I need to get more into the patch editor.

Played live while recording on my phone for lofi excitement."

See the labels below for additional posts.

MAEDON live at SUPERBOOTH25

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"MAEDON performs a groove-driven techno live set at the SB25 Strandbühne.

MAEDON
/ m_a_e_d_o_n
https://linktr.ee/m_a_e_d_o_n"

BELA discuss their origins & the amazing looking TRAILS // DivKid Discussions at Machina Bristronica

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for the DivKid Discussion at Machina Bristronica with BELA! They discuss their origins, getting to their first Superbooth with gear borrowed from Instruo, developing Gliss and the lessons they've learnt leading them to the upcoming ... and fascinating ... TRAILS modules. I'm excited to see how this one develops in the final stages and to hopefully try it for its release.

https://bela.io"

Sam Barker & Cycle Instruments Tetrachords – Workshop ‪@schneidersladen_berlin‬

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"On September 18, 2025, SchneidersLaden hosted a very special event: musician and producer Sam Barker presented the extraordinary Eurorack module Tetrachords, joined by Josh from Cycle Instruments.

Sam Barker is known for his inspiring and unique performances – if you’ve seen his set at Superbooth, you know how intense and original his music can be. In this workshop, he shared some of his creative techniques and insights into his process.

At the center of the evening was the Tetrachords: a polyphonic CV & MIDI note sequencer featuring four flexible tracks, a powerful modulation matrix, CV and trigger inputs, MIDI over TRS & USB, i²c connectivity, and SD storage for songs and patterns. Perfect for complex harmonies, arpeggios, or polyphonic sequencing – versatile, intuitive, and deeply musical. Josh from Cycle Instruments added unique perspectives on the development and design of Tetrachords. This made the evening not only a performance, but also a deep dive into creative workflows and innovative instrument design.

Whether for inspiration, learning, or simply enjoying – here’s the full workshop recording."

Grp A10 Status Update

You might remember the GRP A10 announcement back in May. The following is an update on the upcoing synth from the GRP newsletter.

"Through this newsletter, we aim to keep you updated on the progress of the Grp A10 production. This information is important for those who have already pre-ordered our new flasghip synthesiser, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the technology implemented in this machine, in order to decide whether it is appropriate for their setup.

For the latter group, we are pleased to announce that we have extended the pre-order deadline until the prototype is presented, most likely at Superbooth in Berlin in May 2026. For all the informations about the pre-order process please look at our previous newsletter.

Now, let's move on to the production progress update. The photos in this newsletter show the electromechanical part of the A10 panel. The electromechanical part and all the printed circuit boards related to the electromechanics were developed using special 3D software. We are now working on applying the printed circuit boards for the electronics. Once this process is complete, all the electromechanical parts and the parts to be applied on top will form a full set of printed circuit boards for the electronics.

This is the current state of progress. We will, of course, keep you informed with a new update as soon as we move on to the next phase. Stay tuned!"

Marco Bernardi Interview — Machina Bristronica 2025

video upload by Stromkult

"At this year’s Machina Bristronica, we caught up with Marco Bernardi — a longtime figure in the UK electronic music scene and the driving force behind both Elevator Sound and Machina Bristronica. Our conversation touched on the journey that led him into these roles, the influence of Superbooth in inspiring a uniquely UK counterpart, and how such a massive gathering of the synth community can be pulled off by such a small but dedicated team. Together with James and Ben, Marco has turned Machina Bristronica into one of the UK’s most exciting electronic music and Synth showcases.

For anyone interested in attending next years event you can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://machinabristronica.uk/

If you want to support this event grab some beautifully designed Merch here."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Introducing Track8

video upload by THINGSTONE

Also see Superbooth 2023: Thingstone Track8

"A pretty long video about Track8s features and workflow.
Please keep in mind, I'm no professional YouTuber. So please excuse my mumbling."

Track8 - assembly of No. 35/100

video upload by THINGSTONE

Sep 28, 2025: "The day has finally come, all components are in one place and I started assembling the first units."

Ferry Island Modular - Four Seas Four-dimensional Wavetable Osc

video upload by The Green Man(TGM) + sound.report by Heiner Kruse

Superbooth25 wrapped up

video upload by Ferry Island Modular

"May 18, 2025
Last week was our first time at Superbooth as exhibitors introducing our first module Four Seas. In this video we wrap up our experience at Superbooth and feature sounds from Four Seas, created and generated by our booth visitors. Thank you to everyone who came by to check out Four Seas, it has been a genuine pleasure to see what you created with it."

Four Seas - sound teaser #1

video upload by Ferry Island Modular

"Here's a demo jam showing off a few things Four Seas can do. All sounds from Four Seas aside from the bass drum from Basimilus Iteritas Alia and the reverb/delay from Mimeophon. Hope you enjoy!

Patch notes:
0:00 - oppressive bass
0:20 - through-zero phase mod, courtesy of Dixie II+
0:45 - hi-hats/percussion using Wogglebug's audio out as a phase mod source
0:58 - swirling synths; two Four Seas outputs mixed into 3 Sisters, wave spread modulated via joystick
1:36 - awesome glitchy "open hats" triggered via Wogglebug's Burst output"

"Four Seas is a four-dimensional wavetable oscillator that transforms sound exploration into a tactile, intuitive experience. Navigate through sonic space using X, Y, and Z controls to explore wavetables as a three-dimensional cube, while the fourth dimension emerges through four related outputs with intelligent spread control.

From gentle detuning to complex microtonal relationships, the spread control offers multiple modes including harmonic ratios, prime numbers, and golden ratio proportions; everything from lush chords to experimental frequency relationships is at your fingertips. The four outputs cascade across wavetable space through intelligent spread algorithms, creating rich, evolving textures like light dispersing through a sonic prism.

The powerful modulation section features thru-zero phase modulation, phase distortion waveshaping, and bitwise XOR for complex sound design. Dual sync inputs with selectable modes, CV control over wavetable banks, and SD card loading for custom wavetables complete the package. Each oscillator pair can switch to LFO rates for modulation duties, and I2C compatibility enables integration with Teletype, Crow, ER-301, and other modules. No menus, no presets — just immediate, musical control over a vast sonic landscape."

Adamsynths Warthog Modular Synth with Total Recall is Here

video uploads by Adamsynths

Playlist:

1. Adamsynths™ Warthog – Modular Music Miniatures

In this video, we present a series of short musical sketches, each created entirely with the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.

🎹 These compact compositions – each under a minute – showcase the expressive potential of Warthog patches in a musical context.

Adamsynths™ Warthog – where a patch is not just a moment, but a memory you can share.

Chapters
00:00 – Monkey – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
00:29 – Bowland – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
01:05 – Interstellar – The Magpie Lead
01:21 – Color TV - Keep calm and enjoy the Warthog

2. Adamsynths™ Warthog – Real Time Snapshot Switching & Morphing

In this video, we showcase two key features of the Total Recall system in the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer: Snapshot and Snapshot Morph.

🎛️ Snapshots are switched with incredible speed in real time. Using the Mood Wheels, snapshots can be morphed into one another with refined transitions. This allows patches to continuously transform, generating new sonic textures through the movement of the control wheel.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Spooky – Restless Modulation
00:31 – Lost in Matrix 1 – Groovy Break Bassline 1
01:08 – Lost in Matrix 2 – Groovy Break Bassline 2
01:46 – Jono's Organ - Celestial Drift
02:21 – Lost in Matrix 3 – Groovy Break Bassline 3

3. Adamsynths™ Warthog - Atmospheric Patches

🎧 In this video, we showcase a selection of patches from the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.

Expect:
🌌 Atmospheric textures
🐗 Analog basses
🔮 Modulated soundscapes

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Sacrifice Sequence – Audio Modulated VCF
00:47 – Horse – Pulse! Drive! Hypnosis!
01:26 – Low Pass Flight Object – Low-rate VCO, Morphing, Modulation
02:00 – Orbit – Talking Bass Moovement
02:32 – Rate & Cut - The Mating Call of Hogzilla alias Trufflorex

Press Release Follows:


Your Awaited Companion Has Arrived: Adamsynths™ Warthog, the first analog modular synthesizer with TOTAL RECALL Now Available for Pre-Order at Early-Bird Price

CLICK FOR MORE »

Superbooth 2025 Modal Synths Interview

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Superbooth 2025 Modal Synths Interview with Barry.

Modal Electronics established a rich lineup of products, since the company was established in 2013, including a wide range of synths, including high-end keyboards like the Modal 002, Eurorack modules, the budget CRAFTsynth line, the portable SKULPT synthesizer, and the Argon8 and Cobalt8 keyboards."

Grand River (Aimée Portioli) – Ambient Live Set @ Superbooth 2025

video upload by SONICWARE

"Portioli makes experimental electronic music with rich emotional colours. Her work, influenced by minimalism and ambient music, is atmospheric yet rhythmically complex, incorporating a wide range of contemporary compositional and production techniques. She often works with her SONICWARE Ambient Ø and ELZ_1.

https://grandriver.eu/

Grand River’s first solo sound installation 'Symphony for Endangered Birds' at Museum Folkwang, Essen. 15 Aug – 28 Sep, 2025 https://www.museum-folkwang.de/en/exh...

Ambient Ø: https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-ambient
ELZ_1 play: https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-play

Special Thanks:
NEUMANN (‪@GeorgNeumannGmbH‬)
MT 48: https://www.neumann.com/en-us/product...

enoaudio ( / enoaudio.de )
https://enoaudio.de/en/

Video by Alejandro Sandoval Bertín"

Superbooth 2025 Nonlinear Labs Interview

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Superbooth 2025 Nonlinear Labs Interview"

Check out Doctor Mix's video here.

The Granular Centerpiece of a Live Setup

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"I met the Beetlecrab Tempera in person at Superbooth this year and the sound (and blinking lights) had me smitten. After spending a number of weeks learning and using this extremely versatile granular instrument, I have landed upon the realization that it represents the missing piece for my live setup: part effect, part instrument, part looper, sitting at the centre of an ambient setup.

Transparency Notice:
The Tempura was provided to me by Beetlecrab Audio for the purposes of making content about it. Although I was not otherwise paid, I have been allowed to keep the instrument for myself. Beetlcrab have not been given, nor have they requested any editorial oversight to the content of this video.

00:00 What is Granular Synthesis?
01:19 Introducing Tempera
04:03 Tempera Architecture Overview
06:13 Emitter Parameters
13:15 Using Tempera as a Live Centerpiece
42:04 Final Thoughts"

SUPERBOOTH 26 Set for May 7 - 9, 2026

Press release follows:

Berlin, the 6th of August 2025

Following the SUPERBOOTH25 in May of this year, the SUPERBOOTH BERLIN is excited to be able to confirm the date for the next edition of the world’s largest trade fair and festival for electronic musical instruments:

The SUPERBOOTH26 will be happening from the 7th to the 9th of May 2026 at the FEZ-Berlin.

The 2026 date will also mark the ten year anniversary of the SUPERBOOTH as an independent festival and trade fair for electronic musical instruments — all the
more reason to celebrate!

Reflecting back on this year’s SUPERBOOTH25, the SUPERBOOTH is happy to report that this year’s edition was again a big success overall that brought together more guests and exhibitors than any previous SuperBooth, with over 8800 attendees, as well as 301 exhibitors from 31 countries celebrating the practice and culture of electronic musical instruments across three days.

With overwhelmingly positive feedback across the board from visitors, exhibitors and the press, the SUPERBOOTH’s singular combination of a trade fair and festival has once again proved its unique appeal and staying power, even beyond the world of hardware synthesizers, since software and pro audio — with 38 exhibitors from 9 countries in the pro audio area — have now also firmly established themselves at the SUPERBOOTH.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Superbooth 2025 Soundforce controllers Interview

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Superbooth 2025 Soundforce controllers Interview"

Mylar Melodies Performs Live on Moog's Messenger | Superbooth 2025

video upload by Moog Music

"Watch ‪@mylarmelodies‬ bring Messenger to life with a fully stacked Moog semi-modular ecosystem in this live improvisation captured at this year's Superbooth show in Berlin.

Blending expressive analog tones with modular precision, this set highlights Messenger’s dynamic ability to draw out deep and delicate textures from DFAM, Mother-32, Subharmonicon, and Labyrinth. From evolving sequences to sweeping filter movements and modulations, the performance showcases the instrument’s potential for both nuance and power."

Bex Burch phase8 Performance (Superbooth 2025)

video upload by KORG berlin

"Bex Burch joined KORG berlin at Superbooth 2025 to present phase8 through this beautiful live performance, exploring the relationship between nature, machine and messy minimalism. Our team was massively honoured by her work and we're so pleased to be able to share it with you.

Sit back and have a listen—we hope it brings you as much joy as it did for us."

Superbooth 2025 Sequential Oberheim Interview

video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear

"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Superbooth 2025 Sequential Oberheim Interview"

Superbooth 2025 // the SOUND OF SUPERBOOTH // COMPLETE DAY TWO // NORD MODULAR MUSIC SCORE

video upload by LESINDES

"Superbooth 2025 // the SOUND OF SUPERBOOTH // COMPLETE DAY TWO // CLAVIA MODULAR MUSIC SCORE // approaching, getting in, main buiding, main stage, tent camps and exit.

About this video:
All original footage, cut without transitions both picture and sound track. It should invite you to bathe in the images and the music created with CLAVIA NORD MODULAR (1) of the stunning SB 2025.

The music is all performed with NORD MODULAR in 4 tracks only. WIthout ayn samples but treated to taste with assorted plugins in Logic Pro 11.2. Only EQ, compressor, limiter, reverb, delay, tube saturation, tape emulation used. HAVE FUN!

Superbooth 25 from May, 8th - 10th, @ FEZ convention center Wuhlheide, Berlin."