Våld Labs Tresse: a multiengine synthesizer based on Plaits, for desktop.

video upload by Våld Labs

This one was sent my way via Meska who had the following to say: "It's 'basicaly' a standalone MI Plait with 3voice and extended oscilator models."

Video description follows:

"Tresse — 3-voice polyphonic desktop synth, 38 engines

Hey all,

Been working on this for a while and it's finally at a point where I want to share it.

*Tresse* is a standalone polyphonic synthesizer built around Mutable Instruments' Plaits DSP code, running on an ESP32-S3 with a custom PCB. Three voices of polyphony, 38 synthesis engines, USB, DIN/TRS and Bluetooth MIDI, and perhaps Ableton Link and our upcoming stack (VMB) Våld Modular Bus, expected to ship this summer, and which will a new wireless comms protocol with negligible latency, auto discovery and machine mesh capabilities (to be released soon).
Also enough knobs and encoders to actually play the thing without menu-diving, and a battery for when you're bored outside of your studio.

*The core idea:* take the full Plaits engine library — all 24 algorithms — and make it polyphonic in a self-contained hardware instrument. Then keep going and add 14 more custom engines on top.
There are hundreds of options similar to this in modular systems and i thought why not bring all these god-level creative tools to bedroom, desktop producers who don't have the money or the space (or will) to mingle in the modular space, and bring them one contained box with all they need.

What's inside

*ESP32-S3* doing all the DSP across both cores (voices 0+1 on Core 1, voice 2 on Core 0, parallel render)
**PCM5102A DAC**, 24-bit output, 32kHz sample rate
*4 pots + 4 rotary encoders* through CD74HC4067 mux and MCP23017 I2C expander
*OLED display* (128×64) for patch info, engine select, preset browsing
*USB MIDI + BLE MIDI* — works with everything, no adapter needed for wireless
Custom PCB, all through-hole friendly

38 engines

The first 24 are straight from Plaits — East Coast, Phase Distortion, all three DX7 variants, Terrain, String/Chords, Chiptune, Wavetable, Speech, Swarm, Particle, the Rings modes, the three drum engines, etc.

Then 14 custom engines built from scratch:

*Karplus-Strong* — proper physical string modeling with excitation morphing (noise → impulse → tonal)
*ByteBeat* — 8 classic formulas with pitch-tracked rate, gets wild
*CZ Phase Distortion* — Casio CZ-style, three distortion shapes
*Supersaw* — up to 7 detuned saws with PWM, the obvious one but it needed to exist
*Formant* — vowel synthesis with 3 bandpass resonators, gender shift control
*2-Op FM* — clean FM with 13 ratios and operator feedback
*Wavefolder* — sine/tri/saw/square source into a proper folder with bias
*Noise Drums* — SVF-based with pitch envelope, covers kicks through metallic hits
*Modal Resonator* — 8 tuned bandpass partials, morphs from harmonic → bell → bar inharmonicity, with a bowed excitation mode
*Sympathetic Strings* — 3 coupled Karplus delay lines with controllable coupling and interval ratios
*Comb Resonator* — 4 parallel comb filters with spread control
*Drawbars* — organ-style additive with 8 Hammond-ratio partials
*Complex Oscillator* — FM into wavefolder, Buchla-adjacent territory
*Grain Noise* — granular noise with smoothing, good for textures and pads

Controls

Three parameter layers accessible via toggle buttons:

*Normal* — Timbre, Morph, Harmonics, Color on pots; Attack, Decay, FM, LFO Depth on encoders
*MOD* — Fold, Detune, Ring Mod, Chorus on pots; LFO destination/shape/speed/sync on encoders
*SHIFT* — Filter Cutoff/Reso/Env/Type on pots; Portamento, Octave, Vibrato depth/speed on encoders

Hold both buttons → engine select overlay. Double-tap MOD → system menu (randomizer, MIDI config, play mode). Double-tap SHIFT → preset browser across three banks (own patches, generated, branches).

Play modes: Poly, Mono, and chord modes (Major, Minor, 7th, Sus4, Power, Octave).

The randomizer is one of my favorite things — it generates random patches with procedural names (stuff like "Velvet Moth" or "Iron Shard"), you scroll through them with the encoder, and save the ones you like to a generated preset bank. 512 slots each for generated and branch presets, 128 for your own.

What it sounds like

Honestly covers a lot of ground. The Plaits engines already span everything from classic analog to FM to physical modeling to noise, and the custom engines fill in some gaps I wanted — proper supersaw, real Karplus-Strong, the modal/sympathetic stuff for metallic and evolving tones, and the ByteBeat engine for when you want to go full chaos. The global FX chain (filter, wavefolder, ring mod, chorus) ties everything together.

The project should be available from April 2026, in kit or assembled units! Price to be discolsed once i have the final FINAL prototype, but shouldn't hurt the wallet.

This is a *Våld Labs* project from Lisbon Portugal. Much more to come.

Would love to hear what people think, and happy to answer questions about the build or the DSP. Be aware that this is a pretty advenced prototype, but still a prototype"

https://valdlabs.com

Note they also have the Consequencer pictured left but no additional info aside from the following on it yet.

"A portable, desktop-first sequencer with modular DNA — built for the art of shaping chaos."

CubuSynth also has a Consequencer announced back in 2024, but they appear to be unrelated.

Waldorf Music Introduces Attack 3 - A Classic Plugin Drum Synth Reborn

video uploads by WaldorfMusicChannel

Playlist:

1. Attack 3 Teaser
2. Attack 3 trailer + features
3. Attack 3 - Deep Dive Tutorial - with Waldorf CTO Rolf Wöhrmann

And a user demo:

Waldorf Attack 3: A Classic Reborn! (No Talking Demo)

video upload by Limbic Bits

"In this video, we’re diving into the Waldorf Attack 3 Plugin — Version 3 of that classic Drum Synthesizer PlugIn!"


Attack is back.
And it’s more powerful than ever.
We are proud to unveil Attack 3, the next evolution of one of Waldorf Music’s most iconic and longest-running instruments. A true classic reborn, Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be.

At its heart lies a mighty analogue-style synthesis engine, delivering 24 individual sounds per kit, with 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments. From punchy kicks to melodic percussion, Attack 3 is built for rhythm that moves both bodies and speakers.

Attack 3 captures the unmistakable spirit of legendary 1980s analogue drum machines and the driving electronic club sound of the 1990s — and propels it boldly into today’s productions. It’s a future-ready instrument designed to shape the drum sounds of the next decade.

Every sound is alive
Every parameter can be tweaked in real time and fully automated in your DAW, inviting hands-on exploration and deep expression. While sampling capabilities have been expanded, Attack stays true to its philosophy: pure synthesis first, allowing you to create unique percussion sounds from scratch.

Redesigned for Faster Drum Creation
With a completely redesigned, scalable interface and a vastly expanded synthesis engine, Attack 3 proves that after more than 25 years, it remains the go-to tool for producers who want total control over their drums.

The new user interface adapts effortlessly to any screen size, while enhanced MIDI Learn lets you define minimum and maximum parameter ranges for expressive performance. Dedicated browsers for kits, sounds, samples, and MIDI mappings keep inspiration flowing without interruption.

Advanced Sample Playback
The oscillator section has been refined for absolute precision, featuring accurate phase control for synthetic waveformsand powerful sample playback options, including user samples, velocity mapping, round-robin playback, and flexible start positions. Whether you want surgical accuracy or organic variation, Attack 3 delivers.

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X-FLOW 1.1 UPDATE WALKTHROUGH

video upload by Synthesizer Studio Berlin

"X-FLOW 1.1
FM Synthesizer

Get it here:
https://www.synthesizerstudioberlin.c...

1.1 UI UPDATE:

Polyphonic View for LFO 1 & 2
Polyphonic View of the FM MOD
Polyphonic View of the Pressure
Polyphonic View of the Slide / Y
Polyphonic View of the MPE Pitch
New Knobs / Faders
New Style of XY Fields
New Icons

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Cherry Audio Fuses Three Classic Synths into New SH-MAX Powerhouse

video uploads by Cherry Audio

Playlist: [Use the player controls to skip around.]


1. Cherry Audio | SH-MAX Synthesizer - NEW!
2. Cherry Audio | Preset Walkthrough with Andrew Longhurst
3. Cherry Audio | MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE Preset Pack for SH-MAX Synthesizer by James Dyson
4. NEW! Cherry Audio LIVE PREMIERE Tuesday, February 10 at 10 AM PST
5. Cherry Audio SH-MAX - Roland's SH series reimagined! (Demo / Tutorial) - CatSynth TV

Press release follows:


Cherry Audio has announced SH-MAX, an innovative software synthesizer that integrates three legendary SH-series synths from the '70s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A.

Cherry Audio has announced the launch of SH-MAX, an innovative software synthesizer that integrates three legendary SH-series synthesizers from the 1970s: the SH-5, SH-7, and SH-3A. SH-MAX captures the bold sound of the SH-5 while incorporating features and aesthetics from the other models, enhancing the original designs with greater power, versatility, and essential tools for modern music production. Musicians and vintage synth enthusiasts can start using SH-MAX today for the incredibly low price of just $59, available at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide.

SH-MAX faithfully recreates the vibrant tones and workflow of the original SH hardware. It features powerful dual oscillators, two LFOs and ADSR envelopes, the dual-parallel multimode and bandpass filter sections, and the five-channel mixer of the SH-5 (1976), plus a ring modulator and sample/hold capability. Also included are autobend, duophony, filter FM, and the syncable VCOs with additional waveforms found in the SH-7 (1978). The extra additive-style oscillator from the SH-3A (1975) further enhances sound design flexibility. Moreover, SH-MAX incorporates and expands upon the expressive touch performance of the SH-2000 (1973) and features an onboard sequencer inspired by the Model 104 of the legendary System 100 semi-modular synthesizer from 1975.

SH-MAX honors its lineage while taking full advantage of modern software capabilities, supporting mono, duophonic, and 16-voice polyphonic operation for rich chords as well as earthshaking unison timbres. It features three unique retro interface themes that pay homage to the aesthetic of the SH-3A, SH-5, and SH-7, providing a visually immersive experience for true vintage synth enthusiasts. Additionally, optional drift and slop controls for the oscillators, filters, amp, and dual envelope generators introduce authentic analog character and warmth to every sound patch.

The highly flexible SH-style stereo mixer and its varied workflow options allow for modular-style signal routing. Each sound source -- VCO-1, VCO-2A, VCO-2B, the ring modulator, and noise -- can be independently routed to the VCF, BPF, or VCA, with each path enhanced with its own chain of studio-quality effects. With 20 effects available to arrange and reuse within its four chains, SH-MAX provides an exceptionally wide sonic palette. Additional features include a four-channel step sequencer capable of parallel playback or extended chaining, along with a touch effects panel that supports channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible MIDI controllers.

SH-MAX's legacy traces back to over five decades of synthesizer and electronic music innovation. The SH-series synthesizers have been used by a diverse range of artists, including Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, Brian Eno, Gary Numan, Throbbing Gristle, Skinny Puppy, Aphex Twin, Orbital, Mathew Jonson, Pink Floyd, Nine Inch Nails, Kitaro, MGMT, Vangelis, The Human League, Blondie, Yello, and more.

With SH-MAX, users can create everything from massive leads and thick basses to lush pads and exceptional sound effects, making it a true synthesis powerhouse at their fingertips. To inspire musicians right out of the box, SH-MAX includes over 300 expertly crafted presets that showcase its broad capabilities. For those wanting even more, the Maximum Overdrive Preset Pack by sound designer James Dyson is available from Cherry Audio for $9.99, offering 100 additional presets that highlight SH-MAX's raw analog tone, advanced modulation, four-channel step sequencer, and abundant effects.

Furthermore, until February 22nd, customers can take advantage of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" promotion at cherryaudio.com. Choose the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169) to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.

Cherry Audio's SH-MAX synthesizer is now available for $59 at cherryaudio.com and authorized resellers worldwide. SH-MAX is a virtual instrument for macOS (10.13 and later) and Windows (7 and later), provided as AU, VST, VST3, and AAX plugins, as well as a standalone application. A free 30-day demo is available. For in-depth product details, an introductory video, extensive demos, and system requirements, visit cherryaudio.com.

The "Easel" Spirit in 3U - A West Coast Eurorack Deep Dive

video upload by Sean Graves

The following is in via Sean Graves, who had the following to say:

"The piece, 'The 'Easel' Spirit in 3U: Rebuilding a Buchla Soul in Eurorack,' documents my five-year journey to replicate the specific workflow and 'soul' of the Buchla Music Easel using a curated Eurorack system."

"This post explores the creative power of 5-step sequencing (the 'migrating downbeat'), the 'origami' of wavefolding via the Verbos Complex Oscillator, and the organic harmonic dampening of vactrol-based Low Pass Gates. It’s a technical yet accessible look at why the West Coast workflow remains the 'holy grail' for performance - based synthesis."

The full write-up follows, with a demonstration of the system in the video above.

The “Easel” Spirit in 3U: Rebuilding a Buchla Soul in Eurorack

The Buchla Music Easel is legendary. It isn’t just a synthesizer. It’s a self-contained performance ecosystem. For many of us, the “Easel” workflow is the holy grail of synthesis. However, instead of chasing original hardware, I’ve spent the past five years rebuilding its specific soul within the Eurorack format. Because everyone deserves a hobby, right?

The Chef vs. The Sculptor
Most East Coast synthesizers work like a sculptor. You start with a massive block of harmonic noise (Sawtooth or Square waves) and carve it away with a filter. The Buchla workflow is different. It’s like being a chef in your own Hell’s Kitchen. You start with basic, “bland” ingredients (sine waves) and spice them up with Frequency Modulation (FM), Amplitude Modulation (AM), your choice, and then fold until the sound sizzles.

My current rig recreates this spirit by focusing on three pillars: Uncertainty, Complex Oscillation, and the iconic Sequential Voltage Source.

Part One: The Modulators (The Brain)
In a true Easel style setup, the Tokyo Tape Music Center 5-Step Sequencer acts as the brain. While most modern sequencers favor 4-8-16-32 steps, the 5-step limitation is actually a creative superpower.

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Make Noise Trio: 50 Combo Patches for Strega+0coast+0ctrl. No Talk Sound Demo. Live Jam/Performance

video upload by Anton Anru

"VOLTAGE IN SHADOW is a collection of 50 combo patches and patterns for a semi-modular system by Make Noise: 0-COAST + 0-CTRL + STREGA. It includes textures, basses, leads, drones, chords, percussion, and FXs.
💎 There is a wide range of timbres inside the pack: soft and bright, musical and experimental, harmonic and FX-like, cyclic and generative, slow and fast, analog- and digital-style, dry and atmospheric, clean and distorted.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/make...

🦠 This is one of the most complex works I’ve done. It required a lot of time and effort, but I also received huge pleasure and inspiration while working with such interesting and unique devices.
The patches turned out to be very fluid, dynamic, and non-static — largely due to the “alive” and sensitive nature of the synths. However, this also creates some difficulty when recreating the patches from images: even small changes in knob positions can affect the final result.

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ASM Ashun Sound Machines Introduces the LEVIASYNTH

video uploads by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

Check with dealers on the right for price and availability.

Playlist:

1. Introducing LEVIASYNTH from Ashun Sound Machines
2. Leviasynth - Crystal Cove with Kaela Sinclair by Exploredinary
3. Leviasynth Journey with Dominic Au – Part 1: Classics
4. Leviasynth Journey with Dominic Au – Part 2: Soundtracks

And an overview by loopop:

ASM LEVIASYNTH Review // Keyboard vs Desktop vs Hydrasynth

video upload by loopop

Details:


From the darkest recesses of the unexplored oceans comes ASM's most powerful creation yet—a hybrid algorithmic synthesizer with sixteen-voice polyphony, eight oscillators per-voice, and a truly absurd amount of sound design potential. There are over 300 waveforms available for each voice's eight oscillator slots, giving you access to a bonafide sandbox of sonic alchemy. Each voice's oscillators can be arranged and rearranged for versatile modulation schemes using the many available algorithms. This open-ended method of crafting timbres gives you nearly-unlimited possibilities for sculpting sounds ranging from familiar tones to completely alien timbres. In addition to the ability to create your own algorithm, the Leviasynth also comes with 144 preset algorithms for quick sparks of inspiration, and the ability to morph between these oscillators non-linearly.

The oscillators can be modulated in a multitude of ways to create even more timbral variation: Frequency Modulation, Phase Modulation, Pulse Width Modulation, HTE Sync, and Phase Distortion can all be applied to Leviasynth's oscillators for nearly-endless sound design potential. These, along with nearly every other parameter, can be affected using the internal 32-slot modulation matrix. Each of the eight oscillators includes its own volume envelope, along with five additional shared envelopes and five LFOs per-voice for creating a moving sonic texture within the canvas of the expansive modulation matrix.

The Leviasynth is one of ASM's most expressive synthesizers to date, offering a 61-key keybed with full polyphonic aftertouch, MPE compatibility, and a four-octave ribbon controller for even deeper playability. Record and playback more than just audio with the internal three-track sequencer, allowing you to record note, arpeggio, and macro automation data. Control a plethora of parameters across the synth with the eight individual macro controls, which provide a deep level of expressivity given the broad timbral potential of Leviasynth's multi-algorithm design. Expand this expressiveness into your Eurorack systems with the 3.5mm CV I/O, providing two assignable Mod inputs, as well as outputs for Pitch, Gate, Clock, and two assignable Mod outputs.

Leviasynth offers both analog and digital filters for sculpting multi-layered timbres. On the analog side, you get a buttery-smooth four-pole low pass, which provides the foundation for beautiful, intimate sounding patches. On the digital-end of the spectrum there is a complex, Hydrasynth-style multimode filter with eighteen different filter types. All of these filters can self-oscillate at high resonance settings, along with pre-drive saturation for helping your patches cut through any mix. The effects section offers two independent methods for applying that extra layer of polish to your sound. In the master effects, you can shape and transform your final sound with Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Rotary, Phaser, Chorus, Compression, EQ and more. The second method provides dedicated insert effects, which offer five flavors of Delay and four Reverbs for giving your sounds that ever-important sense of space. This two-layered approach to effects gives the Leviasynth a sound all its own, and when used in tandem with the aforementioned suite of timbral shaping engines, your imagination is the only limit. Like the vast unexplored waters of the deepest oceans, the ASM Leviasynth holds an immense amount of undiscovered potential underneath its dormant surface.

LEVIASYNTH KEYBOARD FEATURES

Complex hybrid algorithmic keyboard synthesizer
16-voice polyphony with 8 oscillators per-voice
32-slot modulation matrix
Dedicated 3.5mm CV I/O
Both analog and digital filters
Master and insert effects engines
Multi-color touch screen interface
3-track sequencer for recording notes and macro automation
4-octave ribbon controller
1024 Single mode patches, 640 Multi mode patches
MPE-compatible
ASM Patch Manager for Mac and PC for patch management and firmware updates

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Roland SA-09 (1980) — Vintage Analog Organ Showcase

video upload by BellaBell

"This is the Roland SA-09 Saturn 09, a 44-key organ synthesizer from 1980, manufactured in Japan.
It’s built around a master oscillator (S10430) with an octave divide-down chip (AY-3-214), delivering that classic fully polyphonic, organ-style tone.

In this showcase, I’m focusing on the core sounds, variations, and character of the built-in analog chorus and vibrato (BBD MN3009) — which is a significant part of its vibe.

Reverb: Blackhole
Master: The God Particle

Sorry in advance if the camera is a bit shaky in this video 🙏

#vintagekeys , #vintagesynth , #analogsynth"

RORSCHACH -TV drone jam

video upload by DecadeBridge

RORSCHACH is a video synth with "an audio output that converts the video signal into a distinctive drone voice." Full details below.

Video desciption:
"All audio from Rorschach running through a cheap delay pedal. The vertical movement on the screen is due to the faulty tracking on the TV. All patterns generated by Rorschach.
10% off pre-order.
Rorschach is available from the following places:-
https://decadebridge.etsy.com/uk/list...
https://lumaticvisual.com"



Rorschach by Lumatic Visual Devices is an analog-style video synthesizer designed for artists exploring video synthesis, live visuals, and audio-reactive image generation. It works equally well as an entry point into video synth hardware or as a creative expansion for experienced users.

Rorschach is well suited to live performance, with the ability to self-generate evolving patterns using its built-in randomisation features. Its functionality can be extended further by feeding control voltage, gate signals, or audio into the modulation inputs, making it easy to integrate into modular and experimental setups.

With a clear, functional, and immediate control layout, Rorschach is an excellent starting point for anyone taking their first steps into video synthesis, while still offering enough depth to remain engaging for more experienced users. Compact and portable, it also features an audio output that converts the video signal into a distinctive drone voice.

Rorschach generates its own black and white composite video patterns straight out of the box. Its functionality expands further when used alongside modular or Eurorack systems, or when audio signals or control voltage are fed into the CV and gate inputs. The focus is on experimentation, play, and hands-on control.

A dedicated random section allows the synthesizer to run freely, generating evolving patterns automatically and in real time. Leave it running during a performance, or introduce external signals such as a kick drum or sequencer to push the visuals into new territory.

Key features

Four main controls for horizontal position, vertical position, width, and height
– CV inputs for all four parameters
Form control selects from six pattern generator modes
– Can also be modulated via audio input or control voltage
Random control sets the amount of randomness applied to the four position parameters on each refresh
– Independent switches and gate inputs for each random parameter
– CV input for random amount
Clear screen modes:
– Clear / Random Clear / No Clear
– Gate input for clear screen
Pattern colour switching:
– White / Black / Invert
Horizontal and vertical mirroring switches
– Independent gate input for each axis
Composite video output via RCA connector
Audio output allowing the generated visuals to be used as a drone sound source
Power Rorschach is supplied with a 9V battery clip.
If you would like to run Rorschach off a wall adapter you will need a 9V CENTRE POSITIVE adapter.
Power requirements:- Minimum 70mA

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BEHRINGER JN-80 Incoming

This one is in via Pulcher 72

8-VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER WITH 49 KEYS

The JN-80 is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic sound of 1980s synthesizers, designed to evoke the timbral magic of the legendary Roland Juno-60 at a very competitive price. With eight voices of polyphony, dual oscillators per voice and a sub-oscillator, a Juno-style analog filter, analog chorus, and a 4-octave keyboard with aftertouch, this instrument offers typical vintage warmth along with modern features such as patch memory, MIDI/USB control, and stereo output. Thanks to its intuitive layout and comprehensive control panel, the JN-80 is ideal for studio sessions and live performances, allowing you to create powerful basses, enveloping pads, incisive leads, and rich, characterful textural soundscapes. Features

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#JAMUARY2026: OUTGROWTH + MUSIKRAKEN HAND-TRACKING

video upload by Perplex On

"Love what @aqeelaadamsound and @blankfor.ms crafted with their awesome #outgrowth app ❤️❤️❤️ Here i‘m using it as a granular instrument hosted in #musikraken to use camera-tracked hand gestures to move through various waveforms. Left-right movement is mapped to sample/playback start while hand openness is mapped to grain window size. Going out of frame and back in triggers a new waveform using Outgrowth‘s round-robin playback feature. So much fun and yet so much more to explore there…"

Outgrowth is a sample-based instrument built collaboratively by Aqeel Aadam Sound and BlankFor.ms. Designed with creativity, flexibility, and performance in mind, Outgrowth provides unique, multifaceted ways to reimagine audio with your mouse or keyboard.

Outgrowth features five unique engines for processing samples:

Stem: A basic one-shot style player that repitches the sample
Retain: A granular stretching engine that sustains the sample indefinitely
Reflect: A looping algorithm that loops the sample at a consistent rate across all pitches
Radiate: An additive resynthesizer that maps each harmonic of the sample to a sine wave oscillator
Delve: A wavetable synthesizer in which the sample becomes the basis for a completely unique wavetable

Outgrowth also features five standout audio effects for shaping your sounds further:

Subvert: A unique shaper that flattens or inverts the sample’s volume
Submerge: A singular effect for adding dimensional realism to sample repitching
Strike: A dynamic control for adding an acoustic-like response to sample playback and performance
Ripple: A one-knob tape emulation handcrafted by BlankFor.ms that can be subtle, deconstructive, and anywhere in between
Smear: A pre-ADSR reverb for congealing notes and blurring boundaries between pitch and texture

And further still, Outgrowth offers a robust modulation matrix for generative or performative control over all parameters. Control every single parameter within Outgrowth via LFOs, unique random sources, velocity, note pitch, aftertouch, MPE control, and more.

Finally, Outgrowth offers a robust preset system, including more than 50 bespoke presets and over 100 samples by BlankFor.ms. Explore ethereal ambient pads, haunted lofi keys, shimmering tape-infused plucks, gnarled percussive textures, and more."

OUTGROWTH TAPE | OUTGROWTH LYRA8
video uploads by Aqeel Aadam

Outgrowth - Feature showcases

video uploads by Aqeel Aadam

Sequential Fourm Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

"In this video we dive into the Sequential Fourm — a powerful synthesizer that brings classic Sequential sound and modern workflow into one compact unit. With its analog filters, poly aftertouch, and rich oscillators, it delivers everything from deep basses to evolving pads and complex textures. Whether you’re in the studio or on stage. This is a great choice for anyone looking to add expressive analog-style synthesis to their setup."

Ambient Jazz with Delayed Synths and Electric Piano | Detection 2026-01-09 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"It is an ambient jazz composition where delay-processed synthesizer tones are layered with electric piano textures.

On the Music Easel, delay and micro-loop textures are generated using the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII. Additional tape-style character is added with LOST+FOUND using the GEN LITE effect, along with a subtle layer of reverb.

The CP-88 performs an electric piano tone, processed with its built-in delay and deep reverb applied via the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

On the OP-1 field, synth pads are played with the internal reverb set to a deeper level, blending softly into the overall soundscape."

Aion Modular Model 15 Modular Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"The Aion Modular Model 15 provides everything you need for a Moog-style modular system in a Eurorack format. The filter section, the backbone of the Moog modular, includes both the classic low pass filter, passive lowpass and high pass, and a fixed filter bank, providing a myriad of sound sculpting possibilities. Three oscillators are available, two from the voltage controlled oscillator bank and another from the wide ranging voltage controlled oscillator. In addition, two noise sources, white and pink are present for adding texture or a touch of unpredictability. Two classic ADSR envelopes provide modulation and are perfectly paired with the two VCAs or with the filters. Two four channel CP-1 mixers are present at the bottom of the Model 15, which can be used to both mix channels and add pleasant warmth to them. In addition to all this analog goodness, a MIDI to CV/gate converter is included to sequence the Model 15 from external MIDI devices. The Model 15 brings the classic parts of a modular synthesizer into one package that sounds just as rich as the original

Model 15 Features

Modular system
Moog-style design
Two 902 VCAs
907A Fixed Filter Bank
904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
Two 911 Envelope Generators
921ABB Voltage Controlled Oscillator Bank
921 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
955 Attenuators
923 Noise/Filters
Two CP3 Mixers
MIDI to CV converter
Case includes lid and carrying handle"

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Wavetable Synths A-Go-Go: 1010Music Fireball, Pigments 7, and Ultra.Audio Ultra!

video upload by Keith Crosley

"It's a trifecta of new (and new-to-me) wavetable synthesizers! Your old pal Keith got a 1010music nanobox Fireball synth for Christmas, so of course I made a new wavetable collection for it. Let's take a look and listen! Also, we'll talk about Arturia Pigments 7, and look at the crazy wavetable features of a new super-synth, ultra.audio's... Ultra! Also, I talk about "Microwaved" wavetables, sample fukkery, show off one of my Lego minifigures, and introduce you to my new favorite band. It's like show-and-tell for grown-ups who refuse to grow up! So grab your micro SD card, stick it in the slot, and join for a WAVETABLE-SYNTH-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!"

"Get my new KRC Fireball Collection -- 2000+ wavetables for 1010music Fireball, Bento, and other wavetable synths that support Serum-style .wav wavetables -- just $10!: https://www.wavetables.lol"

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Intro, wavetables.lol, KRC Mathwaves
00:00:40 1010music nanobox Fireball hardware wavetable mini-synth
00:23:52 Arturia Pigments 7 software wavetable synth
00:35:17 ultra.audio Ultra VST3/standalone wavetable super-synth

Radikal Technologies Spectralis - Groovebox, Synth, Drum Machine, Effects, Filterbank SN 140374

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'No issues. Past owner reported it had work done in the past. Right wood end has damage as shown in photo. Confusing non traditional workflow and will take time for you to understand the device. The Spectralis is a professional synthesizer, groovebox, and sequencer created in 2004 by Radikal Technologies. Contained within is a powerful monophonic hybrid synthesizer (the Asynth) composed of 4 digital oscillators that can pass through two analog filters (a 4-pole 24dB LP filter and a 2-pole 12dB multi-mode filter), a 32 stereo voice polyphonic multisampling sound engine (the Dsynth) that pass through a digital 12dB multi-mode filter, an 8 bandpass fixed filterbank a plethora of LFOs to modulate parameters, two delay effects, and an extremely complex and powerful pattern-based sequencer section to sequence internal sounds and parameters as well as external gear. The Spectralis has 32 available songs, each with 32 patterns available.

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ELKA EK 22 Vintage Synthesizer

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"The EK-22 is an analog polyphonic programmable synthesizer from Elka. Its cousin, the EK-44 is a digital and expanded version of the EK-22. Although the EK-22 is analog, the oscillators are digitally controlled (DCOs) for better stability and programmability. The keyboard can be split and there are 16 performance patches to store any split, tuning and patch settings. There are 64 preset and 32 user sound patches of purely Italian style analog synth sounds.

Oscillators are very programmable with syncing, individual tuning, level and modulations. There are two six-stage envelope generators for total control of dynamics. The EK-22 is a capable synth similar to the Prophet 600 in programmability but more like the Matrix 6 in its look and push button style programming interface. The EM-22 is a keyboard-less desktop module version of the EK-22.

It has a very similar sound to the Oberheim Matrix 6 (and Matrix 1000) and the Prophet 600 Sequential, as it features the famous Cem3386 filter.

The synthesizer is in excellent condition; everything works properly buttons, sliders,Chorus (Juno 60 style) volume, audio output, and headphones, including the pedal inputs on the rear panel.

Aftertouch is also active, although it's a bit harsh; you have to press the keys quite hard to hear its effect, most likely because it hasn't been used in the last 30 years!
A small strip of foam has been inserted inside the front control panel to dampen the plastic noise, but this does not affect its functional or aesthetic behavior."

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Cherry Audio | Mercury-8 Synthesizer with SoundForce SFC-8 MIDI Controller

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"Cherry Audio's Robert Saint John shares a brief overview and demo of Mercury-8 synthesizer with the SoundForce SFC-8 MIDI controller. The SFC-8 is specifically designed for JP-8 plugins, bridging the tactile feel of hardware with the capabilities of software instruments. With the latest updates to both Mercury-8 and SFC-8, they are a powerful and satisfying combination.

SFC-8 features a solid build and updated firmware already mapped to various JP-8 emulations like Mercury-8. With its full set of pots, sliders, and switches, SFC-8 utilizes Mercury-8's key features, including layered split and dual modes, drift/detune, the arp, and up to five user settings.

More details and the latest firmware update for SFC-8 are available on the SoundForce website at https://sound-force.nl/?page_id=4789, which also offers step-by-step documentation, a Mercury-8 template preset, and a Web MIDI Control Panel for loading the software-specific MIDI CCs and configuration.

SoundForce started in 2014 with a simple idea: "Wouldn’t it be cool to control software synthesizers with dedicated controllers?" Check out their website for more controllers, such as the newly updated SFC-Mini (for Minimoog emulations), SFC-60 for Juno-style plugins, and more."

Pits Playground & Perfect Pads 2 - Soundsets for Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.

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With loving attention to detail, Pit created 69 patches that showcase the extensive synthesis capabilities of the Iridium/Quantum family. The sound set combines analogue warmth with digital precision. Special emphasis was placed on the interaction between playing and sound generation: thanks to extensive modulation routings, an organic flow is created that makes playing inspiring and lively. Ideal for losing yourself completely in the sound.

The sound palette includes Moog-style leads and basses, assertive brass and poly synths, PPG and Prophet VS-style wavetable sounds, as well as digital pads and atmospheric textures. Pre-made sequences, arpeggios and overloaded effects have been deliberately omitted. Instead, you get dynamically playable instruments that enrich your musical expression.

A real playground for lovers of ‘real’ synthesizer sounds.

Pit is a real synthesizer freak. He discovered his love for synthesizers and electronic music back in the early 80s. His collection includes legendary synthesizers such as the EMC Rehberg VCS3, Oberheim OB8, Minimoog and Memorymoog, to name but a few. And of course an Iridium Keyboard."

Perfect Pads 2 - Soundset for Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.

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The second edition of the Perfect Pads collection, this time with 34 brand new meticulously crafted pad patches for the wonderful Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.

This pack makes use of the various native sound engines of the Iridium/Quantum, which are blended with high-quality recordings of some of the fantastic analog pad synths like the OB-X8 and ISE-NIN.

The result is another highly usable pack of presets with some of the widest and warmest pads available on the Iridium & Quantum, immediately usable for many different music genres or a great starting point for further tweaking."

BEHRINGER UB-1 MICRO - This Tiny Synth Sounds Massive

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"The Behringer UB-1 Micro is a compact analog-style synthesizer designed to deliver classic sound in a modern, ultra-portable format.

In this video, we take a first look at the UB-1 Micro, exploring its sound, key features and hands-on control. Despite its small size, UB-1 Micro delivers powerful tones and an intuitive workflow, making it ideal for studio, live and mobile setups.

Whether you’re creating basses, leads or experimental sounds, UB-1 Micro is built to inspire fast and creative music making.

▶ Compact analog-style synth
▶ Hands-on control
▶ Portable design
▶ Ideal for modern music production"

Previously:

Behringer Introduces UB-1 Micro

Behringer Introduces the UB-1 Spirit for $49