Xenodrive and DB-01 twins (no talk)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Why does the Xenodrive not want to let me go? I've had all sorts of good intentions for other content and other devices, stuff that I'm really impatient to show, yet here are we are with the Xenodrive again. I suspect it's down to two things: First that I've cycled through loads of dirt pedals and effects and rarely found one that has more than a single good sound. The Darkglass B3K for example has a brilliant effect on synths, but despite having four knobs and two buttons, it only has one sound. The Xeno has loads of flavors to explore. Second reason I am fixated on this device is that it's finally given me the 'punk synth' sound I've always wanted. Which is largely what we have in this video.

I originally had a big blabfest at the start of this video talking about the Xenodrive in detail but on sudden impulse I cut it all out. I think I was mesmerized by the Xeno and it was giving me instructions. I must exert my free will while I can. If my next video features the Xeno, send help.

Routing here is the MIDI out from the master DB-01 (left) to the rightside DB-01. The master DB-01 has an 8-step random-generated pattern, the leftside DB-01 is empty. Audio goes from each DB-01 to the Xeno left and right. As usual there is absolutely no other processing.

Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free" My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

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."

FREE SYNTH: OB-Xf (Oberheim OB-X Emulation) - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hi, everyone!

OB-Xf is a continuation and modernization of the last open source version of OB-Xd by 2DaT and later discoDSP, bringing together several efforts going on in the audio space and combining them inside the Surge Synth Team infrastructure.

It is an amazing freely downloadable virtual synthesizer inspired by the venerable Oberheim OB-X.

The original Oberheim OB-X is one of the best analog poly-synths ever, used by Rush, Van Halen, Queen, Japan, Eurythmics, Ultravox, Tangerine Dream and many others.

It is a classic synthesizer with a timeless sound that continues to captivate musicians and producers alike. With its rich, full-bodied tones and expansive sound design capabilities, the OB-Xf is the perfect choice for those looking to add a vintage touch to their music.

The OB-Xf is a synthesizer that has been designed to recreate the sound and behavior of the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa and OB-8. However, the architecture of the original instruments was limited in some ways, so the OB-Xf includes a number of additional or altered features. Overall, the OB-Xf has been designed to produce a sound that is as good and as rich as the original OB-X.

Also, like many synths of the OB-X's generation, the OB-Xf has no internal effects so its sounds and textures can be greatly enhanced by the use of additional processing like chorus, reverb, delay, etc.

In this demo I will just let you hear what some amazing sound designers have made for this stunning synth simply by scrolling and playing some beautiful presets.

No additional effects or outboard processing here. What you listen is what you get!

More info here:
https://surge-synth-team.org/ob-xf/
https://github.com/surge-synthesizer/..."

Teo 5 Mayhem with Jexus.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"Evil, Brutal, Dark, Moody, Fragile sounds of the Oberheim TEO-5. No talking demo by Jexus. Just sounds recorded straight from the synth."

"See soundsets for all my synths in one place:
► https://payhip.com/jexus"

"My patches come under the name 'WCOG + number' in a soundbank saved as a sysex file. You can use any midi manager (like the free MIDI-OX for example) to import my soundset into your TEO-5. I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, reverbs, noises, crackles and other effects are part of the TEO-5 engine & mod matrix."

0:00 suckerpunch
0:12 altiplano
0:28 ugly swamp
0:47 microshrimp
1:02 typhoon
1:18 bat eaters
1:36 coil
1:54 sven von sidechain
2:04 atomic dynamo
2:21 cryptstatik
2:32 turbine paranoia
2:49 overglow
3:06 murmur of little wings
3:21 deaf blow
3:32 drift
3:49 widowmaker
4:02 ritual of the kinky serpent
4:16 one-legged cyclope
4:27 digital, banal, fecal!
4:42 mr. beaverfart
4:57 mutant gringo chupa cobra
5:13 tapestar ct-5
5:26 pixelatron
5:39 witch has diarrhea
5:51 kako the parrot
6:10 godsend
6:26 warlock's earwax
6:42 chasm
6:59 microbes
7:12 gut bass

Erica Synths Xenodrive Demo (No Talking) with Synths and Drum Machines

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Quick Overview
0:35 90s Tek
2:48 Acid Destruction
3:45 IDM Extreme
4:46 Vocalizer
5:37 Industrial Lead
7:22 80s FM Bass ReImagined

Erica Synths HexDrums | Dub & Techno Jam (No Talking)

video upload by Loop Rituals (vormals DJ LAB)

"Performance: Kai Dombrowski"

Viscount Legend One Stage Keyboard - All Playing, No Talking with Scott Currier

video upload by Kraft Music

"Great bundle deals on Viscount Legend One stage keyboards:

https://kraftmusic.com/collections/vi...

Scott Currier plays the Viscount Legend One stage keyboard, showing a variety of sounds. www.scottcurriermusic.com

The Viscount Legend One is a portable all-in-one keyboard based on the powerful Legend Soul engine. It features three additional sound zones for a total of four sound sections: Organ, Sound 1, Sound 2, and Pedals. The new alternative sounds are easy to use thanks to the twin Sound 1 and Sound 2 sections, which also include beautiful new Acoustic and Electric Pianos, Synths, Strings, and much more!

The Legend One 61 has a waterfall keyboard and weighs only 22 pounds, while the Legend One 73 has a semi-weighted waterfall keyboard and weighs only 25 pounds.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Viscount Legend One stage keyboard bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new stage keyboard/organ, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

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."

20 Years Later: The Korg Radias Still Sounds Incredible! Preset Demo |No Talking|

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"In this video I play a curated selection of presets, showing why this synth still sounds fresh, wide, and inspiring even after 20 years.
Expect lush pads, deep basses, evolving textures and signature arpeggiators that defined the early 2000s Korg sound.

🎧 Best experienced on headphones – everything you hear comes straight from the Radias, no external effects or EQ.

✨ About the Korg Radias
Released in 2006, the Radias combines virtual-analog oscillators, formant motion sequencing and an advanced vocoder, making it a true hybrid instrument that still rivals many modern synths today."

Erica Synths HexDrums Demo (no talking) 7 Sketches for Techno, Electro, and Industrial

video upload by Limbic Bits

"In this video, I’m taking a closer look at the Erica Synths Hexinverter Hexdrums, a performance-focused drum machine with eight analog voices (based upon Hexinverter's Mutant Series) and two digital voices using samples (Ride / Cymbals)."

0:00 Control (Electro)
0:58 Angstpop
1:51 Minimal Tech 1
3:31 Electro 2
4:21 Downbeat
5:37 Minimal 2
8:14 Industrial

Today Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Sequential Oberheim OB-6

Andrew McGowan, pictured here with Tom Oberheim, wrote in to let us know today is the 10th Anniversary of the Sequential OB-6. Andrew was a product designer at DSI/Sequential and worked with Tom Oberheim on the OB-6.

You can find a write-up on some the development of the OB-6 as well as the Prophet-6 on his website, https://www.smartbombdesign.com.

A couple of excerpts:

"I was sitting in my office at Seer Systems one day in 1997 or thereabouts when the phone on my desk rang. It was Dave Smith calling from his home. 'I’ve been talking to Tom Oberheim. He’s between jobs and wants to learn about software synths, so I asked him if he wanted to write the Reality operation manual. Can you get him set up and manage that?' I knew who Tom was, of course, but I had never met him, and now Dave was asking me to be his manager. I had no reason to believe that Tom was anything other than the warm, bright, and kind person that I now know he is, but the idea that I would be managing him made me deeply uncomfortable.

Seer Systems was in the process of developing Reality, which is generally considered to be the first 'professional' software synthesizer, though I’m not certain what makes one synthesizer professional and another not."

[Side note: Propellerheads Rebirth was also released in 1997, however the demo version was released in October 1996. A bit like The Damned vs. Sex Pistols for those in the know!]

And [thought this was funny]:

"Those Fucking Lines

Tom and I had talked about synths over the years and, on several occasions, he remarked how often people asked him to remake the OB-X, perhaps because not many were made. Or maybe Rush/Tom Sawyer? I don’t know. What little I did know about the OB-X was that it had a (low-pass only) SEM filter, and we had already made a synth with an SEM filter in it. And our hardware engineer Tony Karavidas had worked at Oberheim and owned multiple Oberheim synths. I also felt very strongly that if we were going to make two poly synths that were essentially the same except for the filter, the 2-pole, SEM state-variable filter would be complementary to the Prophet-6’s 4-pole, OTA low-pass filter.

Tom’s wish list was short. He didn’t want the Prophet-6’s analog distortion. And he wanted the OB-Xa’s blue lines."

Read the rest here

[P.S. I still own an OB-6 desktop and it's one of my most cherished synths. There is something organic about it. The demos I've heard of Sequential's new FOURM have that about them. I have enough synths as it is but the FOURM is very, very tempting for this particular reason.]

Source Audio Encounter Ambient Delay and Reverb - Demo with Synths (no talking)

video upload by Limbic Bits

' With the Korg MultiPoly & Twisted Elektrons MEGAfm,

0:00 Warm Pad LoFi / Noise Tape
1:26 Dub Chord 1 Trem Verb / Resonant
3:07 Open Lead Kaleidoscope / Hypersphere
4:46 Komorebi Echoverb / Shimmer
5:59 Forsaken Lead Kaleidoskope / Reverse
6:59 Ambient Piano Kaleidoscope / Swell
8:07 Percussive Lead Echoverb / Swell
9:27 Dub Chord 2 multiple
11:03 Grainy Pad Drum Echo / Swell

Jexus plays Oberheim TEO-5 ► flexibility demo.

video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)

"😎 No talking, versatility demo. Gritty bass, dusty keys, soundtrack pads - you name it, TEO does it. Sounds compatible with keyboard + rack & desktop. All sounds come from the "Jexus TEO-5 Soundset" with 200 custom presets / patches plus all the sequences. You can get it here: https://sounds-for-synths.com/oberheim-teo-5/"

tc electronic 2290 p Delay with Synths - No talking Demo

video upload by Limbic Bits

"tc electronic 2290 p Delay with Synths - Twisted Electrons MEGAfm and TWISTfm

This video shows the TC Electronic 2290 P Dynamic Delay, a modern pedal interpretation of the classic 2290 rack unit (which I’ve never owned but always found interesting). Build quality is solid and confidence-inspiring, and feature-wise it’s a moderately flexible digital delay with filter, true stereo, delay subdivisions and multiple modulation sources that allow for controlled, musical movement."

Squarp Instruments Hapax as the controller.

Source Audio Encounter Ambient Delay / Reverb with Synths (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

"In this video we take a close look at the Source Audio Encounter SA-264 Delay & Reverb — a versatile dual-engine effects pedal that combines lush reverb textures with rhythmic delay patterns in one compact unit. Its intuitive layout and powerful DSP let you craft everything from ambient wash and spacey trails to punchy, rhythmic echoes with ease.

With separate controls for delay and reverb along with onboard modulation, tempo sync, presets and expression control options, Encounter is designed for players who want deep sound shaping without a complex menu dive. Whether you’re adding depth to clean tones or sculpting experimental atmospheres, it delivers inspiring sounds for studio and stage."

0:00 Sweet Arp
1:23 Warm Pad
2:51 Trance Arp
4:06 Melodic Techno Lead
5:19 Ambient Piano

BOSS SDE-3 Dual Delay Demo with Synths (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

"In this video we check out the BOSS SDE-3 Dual Delay — a classic digital delay pedal that’s equally useful for synth rigs as it is for guitars. With two independent delay lines and intuitive controls, it lets you craft everything from tight slapbacks and dotted rhythms to lush, ambient repeats that enhance your synth textures.

We take a look at how its routing options and flexible timing settings can add depth and movement to pads, leads and sequences, making it a great creative tool for sound designers and live performers alike."

GS Music e7 Analogsynth Demo (no talking) with 30 custom presets

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Pads
6:58 Leads
10:30 Basses
11:50 FX

▶ Sound Packs for Synths: https://limbicbits.com

▶ Book "Electronic Music Production": https://limbicbits.com/book-electroni...

Korg Prophecy VST Plugin (Korg Collection 6) - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hi, everyone!

In the 1990s, PCM synths were at their peak, but club scene artists were already searching for a more flexible, analog sound, hinting at the coming analog revival of the 2000s.

It was in this context that the Prophecy was announced in 1995, offering more flexibility and timbral capabilities than ever before heard. Defined by the cutting edge digital signal processing technology and a DSP chip formerly used exclusively for effects processing, the Prophecy Solo Synthesizer is now available as a software plugin, with the ease of use, polyphony, and modern features necessary for today’s music production.

KORG Collection - Prophecy, a legendary physical modeling synthesizer developed with the aim of offering freedom of expression beyond analog synthesizers and unprecedented sound creation possibilities, has evolved even further in its expressive capabilities. In version 1.5, the quirks of the hardware Prophecy can now be expressed even more precisely thanks to deeper creative input from the brilliant minds in the original Prophecy development team.

Version 1.5 also adds 180 new programs. This unique sound collection brings out the individuality of the Prophecy, ranging from fresh, software-only sounds to those that pay homage to the original Prophecy and pushes monophonic sound design to all new levels.

Prophecy for Mac/Win uses software to fully reproduce the original Prophecy’s MOSS (Multi-Oscillator Synthesis System) and is equipped with five of the seven total oscillator types:

Standard Oscillator for Analog Synth Sounds
Noise + Comb Filtering
VPM (Variable Phase Modulation)
Cross / Ring / Modulation and Sync
Physical Modeling (Brass Model Oscillator, Reed Model Oscillator and Plucked String Oscillator)


The sounds from each oscillator model can be processed using a nonlinear wave shaper. In addition to the oscillator and wave shaper sections, there is also a sub oscillator and noise generator.

Grab it! You won't be disappointed.

More info here:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft..."

Absynth 6 by Native Instruments - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hi, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the stunning Absynth 6 by Native Instruments.

Absynth 6 marks the return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer. Built for textures that transform and breathe, it invites you to shape sounds that are entirely your own. Deep enough for complex sound design, and intuitive enough for newcomers, it opens up distinctive, living sounds for cinematic cues, ambient soundscapes, and electronic productions.

Absynth has a long, storied history of surreal sound. The strange textures and dreamlike tones return with Absynth 6, the latest in this prestigious line of semi-modular synths.

This version keeps the heart of the hybrid engine you know. It combines subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis into one flow that makes unusual sounds feel natural to create. A refreshed interface, a new waveform editor, and an intuitive visual browser make it easier than ever to craft otherworldly soundscapes.

The launch of Absynth 6 is the story of rebirth. It honors the strange beauty that defined the original, while bringing it into a new era with a new suite of tools and accessibility features.

Truly a sound-designer's dream, opening up endless creative possibilities!"

Prophet-5 Famous Riffs | Radiohead, D Train, Cameo & More!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Take a tour of the legendary Sequential Prophet-5 with a stack of famous riffs – from Radiohead and D Train to Cameo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Hall & Oates.
All sounds are played on my Prophet-5, with no other synths."

Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
00:00 Intro
00:36 Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place - Main Riff
01:04 The Cars - Let’s Go - Intro Melody Riff
01:23 Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place - Flute Sound
01:44 Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight - Prophet 5 Pad
02:11 Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell - Synth Solo
02:58 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Bass Drop & Brass Lick
03:17 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Middle 8 Bass Drop
03:40 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass
03:51 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Main Lead Riff
04:08 D Train - You’re the One for Me - First Synth Part
04:16 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Second Synth Part
04:30 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass Drop
04:46 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Synth Organ Solo
05:27 Cameo - She’s Strange - Moody Synth
06:02 Cameo - She’s Strange - 2nd Synth Lick
06:20 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Sawtooth Filter Open Swell
06:32 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Main Synth Riff
06:45 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Flute Lick
08:18 Outro - Summary - What’s coming next
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Nice Oberhiem OB-8 synth T!

Additional Andy Whitmore Famous Riffs