Adventures in Audio - E-Mu Proteus 1 Plus - Battery Replacement

video upload by Manitou Productions

Inside an E-Mu Proteus 1. Previous video posted here.

"Adventures in Audio revisits the E-Mu Proteus 1 Plus Orchestral, a MIDI synthesizer module from 1992. Join us as we fit a new internal battery, re-load the missing patches, and have a listen. Along the way we'll encounter some of the 'ghost patches' from the first video in this series. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 Rude noises
0:15 Titles
0:23 Intro
1:09 Let's open it up
2:28 Removing the old internal battery
3:04 Installing the battery holder
4:05 Installing the new battery
5:41 Preparing to reinstall the patches to RAM
7:01 Interlude: in they go!
7:14 Some musings about installing the patches
8:28 Let's hear some sounds!
9:54 2x the Phantazia!
10:32 Skipping through some more sounds
13:36 The ghost piano?
14:32 Ghost bongos & more patches
15:45 The ghost piano???
16:47 A few more interesting sounds
18:11 The end of the RAM
18:32 Outro
19:08 Ivy's corner

Featured music: The Manitou - Nightrunner"

The Incredible Sequential Pro 3 Synthesizer – Unboxing and First Impression

video upload by Philipp Prinz Music

"Get ready to unbox the incredible Sequential Pro 3 synthesizer – a hybrid mono-synth powerhouse that blends analog warmth with digital flexibility. In this video, I take you through the full unboxing experience, share my first impressions, and showcase the sleek design of this modern classic along with a selection of powerful and inspiring sounds. Whether you're into synthwave, analog sound design, or simply love great synth gear, this video gives you an authentic look at one of the most versatile synths on the market today."

Timestamps
0:00 Unboxing
1:14 Beauty Shots
1:43 First Sound
2:33 Preset 1
2:52 Preset 2
3:12 Preset 3
3:45 Preset 4
5:09 Preset 5

https://sequential.com/product/pro-3/

Simmons SDS7 Digital Analog Drum System (1983) / hybrid analog drum synthesizer & 8 bit PCM rompler

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"in the first part of the video I run a simple pattern on a Roland TR8s that triggers the SDS7, and I demo a few kits I programmed.

On the second part I play live drums over a simple kick / hat / clap pattern and review the same drum kits and finally I play the sounds alone.

I'm no drummer so forgive my playing. These last parts are mainly intended as to demo how the SDS7 handles dynamics.

recorded through a Tapco 4400A reverb. No other fx or editing.

The Simmons SDS7 combines analog drum synthetis and 8 bits sample playing.
Each voice lets you blend 1x VCO (CEM3340), 1x 8 bit sample on eprom (like many 80s drum machines ie LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, Sequential Circuits DrumTraks etc), 1x noise generator and 1x click generator.
Then those 4 sources pass through a nice 24db resonant filter (CEM3372), which doubles as VCA. There is a simple cutoff enveloppe and vca release parameter, and both the VCO and sample have a simple pitch enveloppe as long as a lfo to pitch modulation depth. The lfo speed can go to audio range thus enabling FM tone, great for bells and fx.
All voices card pcbs are the same except for the eprom containing the sample and this can be replaced with other sound (the clap on this unit is a CR8000 clap i programmed for instance).
There is however a second type of card, hi hats card, that differs from the basic one with some more components that let the voice be controlled by the hi hat pedal (decay of the sound mainly). It's easy to modify a regular card to a hi hat card, and to build a simple adapter in order to use a momentary switch pedal to act as the hi hat pedal. You can even use a progressive pedal to mimic the opening of the pedal, this is what I'm using and doing on the video (off screen). Info on how to achieve this are available on this site (thanks to the author for sharing this ): https://www.drummachines.de/beatboxer... If you're interested in these units tons of info are available on that site (again thanks to the author for the great job): https://snw.lonningdal.no/sds7.php"

Dina Pearlman-Ifil, the ARP Foundation and life in synths and music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We are pleased to present an in-depth conversation with Dina Pearlman-Ifil, executive director of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. We talk about the foundation, its mission to preserve the legacy of Alan R. Pearlman and make his instruments available to new generations of musicians, and the exciting events surrounding Pearlman's centennial this year. We also delve in Alan R. Pearlman's early interests in music technology, the musical questions that inspired the first ARP instruments, and Dina's own journey in music and creativity.

To find out more about the Alan R. Pearlman foundation, including their newsletter, upcoming events, and how to contribute, please visit their website:

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

00:00 Introduction
00:34 About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
06:40 Events planned for Alan R. Pearlman's centennial
13:24 How to learn more about the foundation and subscribe to the newsletter
14:27 Alan R. Pearlman's early and formative years with music and electronics
20:47 Op Amps and Analog Computing
25:04 Exploring electronic music and possibilities
29:55 The ARP 2500, and the "ARP" approach to musical instruments
39:18 Dina Pearlman-Ifil's journey through music, art, and technology
48:26 Conclusion

Some other individuals and organizations to check out from the discussion:
https://emeapp.org/
http://www.philbrickarchive.org/
https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/

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MONOVOX: An Analog Synthesizer

video upload by Ian Schwarzkopf

"MONOVOX is an innovative analog synthesizer with a digital touchscreen visualizer."

Waldorf Blofeld Dark Atmospheric Ambient Presets Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"Obscured Waves is a collection of 64 presets for Waldorf Blofeld that explores the darker, vintage-inspired side of sound design. The bank is built around the idea of imperfection—gritty, lo-fi textures combined with constantly shifting timbres created through rich modulation.
These sounds are alive, expressive, and full of character, bringing a distinctive atmosphere to any track, performance, or video production.

🌌 The soundset includes: 9 Textures, 7 Leads, 15 Pads, 11 Strings, 6 Rhythmical, 8 Keys, 8 Drones.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/blof...

💎 The timbres span a wide spectrum: dark, noisy, lo-fi, retro, romantic, melancholic, nostalgic, soundscapes, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, orchestral, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping.

🎛 The patches include dozens of modulations, adding motion and variation.
Velocity sensitivity and ModWheel assignments are mapped for expressive control, making each sound performance-friendly. ModWheel adds modulations — brightening the sound,
introducing vibrato, shifting tone, or adding extra movement for dynamic performance.

🔮 What sets Obscured Waves apart is its fusion of experimental tones and playable musical textures. Whether you’re crafting ambient, techno, cinematic, IDM, industrial, drum and bass, retrowave, or any style that leans into a dark atmospheric or moodier aesthetic, this soundset will give your music depth and identity.

🧿 Each preset was meticulously designed to deliver a tactile, emotional experience. Techniques such as noise layering, distortion, FM, and vintage tape emulation were used to evoke an analog character from this digital instrument. The result is a visceral set of sounds that feel aged, nostalgic, and imperfect—in all the right ways.

💡 Technical Information. How to import/upload presets.
The presets are compatible with hardware Blofeld versions: desktop and keyboard; and with the official Blofeld VST Plugin.
Make sure you are using the latest hardware firmware and vst-plugin versions.

No Samples and third-party wavetables are required. The soundset is made with the factory content only.
The soundset comes in multiple formats:
Bank in .syx format (Bank G)
Bank in .mid format (Bank G)
Bank in .blo format for Auraplugins Blofeld Editor/Librarian users
Bank in .bpz format for the official Blofeld VST plugin users
Separate presets in .syx format
Separate presets in .mid format

The bank contains presets in slots 01–64. Slots 65–128 are Init Presets. SysEx transfer will overwrite the entire Bank G. Make a backup before loading.
Set Device ID to 0 (zero).
To load the presets onto the synthesizer, use a SysEx file utility: SysEx Librarian by Snoize (for Mac) or MIDI-OX/Bome Send SX (for Windows).
Connect the Blofeld to your computer via USB and select it as the MIDI device in the application settings.
Load the .syx or .mid bank file into the application, select it, and click Send/Play.
The bank will be transferred to the synthesizer within a minute."

Contents:
00:00 TX Monochrome
01:26 PD Fluff
02:35 RH Between
03:39 LD Bacteria
04:25 KS Stellar
05:27 ST Myth
06:43 TX Wide Noise
07:49 PD Blackbird
09:10 TX Window
10:37 RH Clockwork
11:37 PD Drops
12:58 KS Prose
14:04 ST Inception
15:03 DR Raid
16:15 ST Voyage
16:57 PD Silence
18:14 LD Twins
19:20 TX Drama
20:22 RH Itinerary
21:29 PD Cube
23:10 KS Yesterday
24:07 ST Titles
25:18 DR Atlas
26:01 LD Desert
27:16 PD City
28:50 RH Miniature
29:32 ST Recorder
30:48 KS Mentor
31:51 PD Synapse
33:30 TX Intervals
34:52 ST TV Show
35:59 RH Walk
37:08 LD Access
37:56 PD Breeze
39:11 ST Sudden
40:22 KS Tremor
41:27 ST Numb
42:37 TX Downstairs
43:35 RH Blue Field
44:43 LD Polar
45:43 PD Tiara
47:04 ST Junction
48:15 DR Hollow
49:33 TX Perception
50:42 PD Stalker
52:06 KS Microtones
52:57 DR Snake
53:57 LD Nacre
54:57 KS Snowbound
55:59 DR Gloom

Spectral Audio Neptune 2 analog 3 VCO Synthesizer SN 50251

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Note OSC3 also funtions as an LFO. It's on the top right.

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1970s Pearl Syncussion SY-1 — Analog Drum Synthesizer (Serviced) SN 504421

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"Total classic! A must have for any synth nerd. This Pearl SY-1 Synth Percussion was just serviced and cleaned internally, includes a Kawai power supply as shown."

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Waldorf Iridium Desktop Synthesizer w/ Analog Case Hard Case & Protective Lid

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"Excellent condition over all. Includes Analog Cases hardcase, lock keys, protective lid, manual and power supply as shown."

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EMS VCS3 Restoration with DK-1 Keyboard

video upload by Synthesizer Keith

"This video is a deep dive into the restoration of an EMS VCS3 and DK-1 keyboard. And yes, that is Alex Lifeson's [Rush] signature.

00:00 Play In
00:09 Introduction
01:20 VCS3 Demo/Assessment
06:43 Initial Repairs
09:37 Meter Repair
17:51 Power Supply and Amplifier Chips
22:00 Keyboard Assessment
23:30 The Keyboard Comes Alive!
26:30 Keyboard signals In Depth
28:25 Issues With The Trigger
31:27 Keyboard Sample & Hold
35:22 Keyboard and VCS3 Pitch Tracking and Velocity
38:10 Parts Graveyard
38:57 Alex Lifeson's Signature and Other Markings
41:23 Play Out"

Arturia Pure Lofi is a Kick-Ass Wavetable Synth... Secret Enhancements, Overview, and Review

video upload by Keith Crosley

"OK, so Arturia Pure Lofi is a real wavetable synthesizer and (multi)sampler with a fantastic retro sound and some deep, dark secrets. Come along with me and discover the unique sound of Pure Lofi. OH... and you can import user wavetables and sound libraries, like KRC Mathwaves, if you know THIS ONE CRAZY TRICK 😉. Available by itself, or as part of Arturia V Collection 11... Would you like to know more? Grab your Computer Musical Instrument and come along with me for a bit-crushed-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

https://www.wavetables.lol

1968 RA Moog Modular IIIC

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"A 3-cabinet authentic, period correct all RA Moog modules system that dates from 1968.

This instrument forms a part of the RL Music Vintage Synthesizer Collection. We have managed to keep some of the very best examples of Vintage Synthesizers that have come through our business over the last 22 years which we kept for our pleasure and interest. Whilst having a privileged position as a specialist dealer in this genre of equipment, we managed to hang on to particular instruments that were interesting and inspiring. The RA Moog Modular IIIC is one of 40 instruments we have, but is the oldest and most historically important.

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EML Synthesizer Primer

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EML ONE SYNTHESIZER MAKES MORE MUSIC! Primer Booklet / Brochure Ad

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ARP 2500 The True Second Generation Synthesizer Ad

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Clavia NORD LEAD (1995). Toujours une référence ?

video upload by Good Sound

Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles.

"Presentation of the legendary 1995 Clavia Nord Lead 1. The first model in the Nord Lead range, it became a benchmark in virtual analog synthesizers.

Demonstration and use of the synthesizer. My feedback, advice, and personal opinion.

2:04 History, presentation
4:14 Weak points
5:24 Audio outputs, presets
6:21 Sounds
8:46 Arpeggiator
9:47 Polyphony
13:48 Conclusion"

ULT-SOUND Introduces DS-4M ProMuzer

Short Demo: Polyphonic Mode video upload by Freaky Tweaky

"I tried out the ULT-SOUND DS-4M ProMuzer, which is scheduled to be released in June.

The newly added Polyphonic Mode assigns voices using the round robin method, just like a typical polysynth, so by varying the settings of each OSC appropriately, you can enjoy kaleidoscope-like changes even with simple phrases. ✨ (Granular, Reverse, and Reverb are added in the DAW as post-effects)"

Check in with dealers on the right for upcoming availability. Note this is the ProMuzer version. A few non ProMuzer versions have shown up on Reverb in previous posts here.






"Introducing the Ult-Sound DS-4M ProMuzer, a modern reissue of Toyo Gakki's DS-4 analog drum synthesizer, available in a limited edition of only 50 units. This exclusive release features a sleek new design with a custom white front panel and black lettering, blending vintage charm with modern aesthetics. The DS-4M ProMuzer faithfully reproduces the second iteration of the ULT-SOUND DS-4 - while incorporating innovative upgrades to meet contemporary music production needs.

Some features of the original DS-4 have been retained in this reissue, and we highlight them here for those unfamiliar with the original design:

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Vangelis The Bounty Theme ~ Vintage Synthesizer Cover

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

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My favorite theme made by Vangelis
The Bounty (Closing Titles) by Vangelis from the album The Bounty (1984)

Featured the E-MU Emax SE sampling synthesizer

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.

My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Neuzeit Instruments Introduces DROP - Snapshot-based MIDI Control Center for Live Performance

Details follow:

"Which live performer doesn't know this situation: You build the tension to immeasurable heights, add another filter here, three more effects there, hands go up in the air, everyone's waiting for the big drop... and then you realize: You can't find your way out of the chaos you've created!

The sweat on your forehead drips onto your equipment, and in a firework of spraying sparks, your devices and your fans say goodbye forever...

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Audrey II Horrorscape Synth // First Encounter

video upload by Genshi Media Group

"::| WARNING! EXTREME FREQUENCIES AHEAD! USE CAUTION |::

A first encounter with the Audrey II Horrorscape Synthesizer from ‪@SynthuxAcademy‬
yes, there are many other videos of this extremely basic, yet very epic synth, but I got one for my horror/sci-fi film scoring work, and thought you all might like to hear how it sounds... if you haven't already. My next video with it will try to incorporate other instruments in a more film score style."