Stranger Things inspired synth epicness

video upload by Espen Kraft

"A little chord sequence and sounds inspired by the (combined) Stranger Things soundtrack.
There are many layers of synths packed into this one minute:

Sequential Prophet VS Strings
Arturia Prophet VS Filtered Strings
Arturia CS-80 arpeggio
Roland Juno-106 Bells
Roland JX-8P Pad
Kawai K3m Bass"

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

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

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.

video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

"https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soun...

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."

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 07 // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"There was some call for a clean demo of the HexDrums - here is my offering. Compressor and drive are off and the outputs aren't pushing my preamps. To my ears it sounds really punchy and rich.

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

Sounds From The Future... (Studio Tour)

video upload by Welcome To Steve and Noise Engineering

"Adventure into the creating lab and headquarters of Noise Engineering Co-Creator Stephen McCaul, where he and Kris create synthesizer modules and pedals that channel sounds from the past, future, and new dimensions. If you love synths, euroracks, modular synthesis, moog's, Wendy Carlos, and everything sci-fi, then this video is for you.

CHAPTERS:
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0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Plus Synth Wall
1:50 - Jam 1 (Sax + Synths)
2:28 - Plus Wall
10:42 - Jam 2 (Sax + Synths)
11:16 - Plus Wall
13:00 - The Mothership (totally insane eurorack modular space station)
15:42 - DX7
16:00 - Fender Rhodes
16:51 - Moog Theremin Synthesizer
18:00 - More Synth Modules
18:49 - Synth Creation Lab (where everything is created)
22:37 - Jame 3 (Solo Synth)
23:07 - Pedal Land
23:43 - Custom Wood Equation Structures
24:06 - Original Designs
25:38 - Execution Space
26:15 - More Pedals (Dystorpia + Batverb)
27:17 - Closing / Thanks For Watching
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Omnisphere 3 - Melodic Techno soundbank by NatLife | Anyma, Argy & Afterlife style

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Get Melodic Techno for Omnisphere 3 here: https://natlifesounds.com/product/mel...

Melodic Techno by NatLife for Omnisphere 3 is a masterwork of sound engineering. To create this library, I integrated hardware powerhouses like Novation Peak, Access Virus B, and Deepmind 12D. This pack delivers raw, high-velocity sounds inspired by Anyma, Afterlife, Stephan Bodzin, and Rüfüs Du Sol.

What's inside:

22 Analog Basses & Stabs
9 Specialized Leads & Supersaws
5 Exclusive Angelic Vocal Patches
5 Creative FX & 4 Atmospheric Pads
2 Professional Arps & 2 Synths/Plucks

Timecodes:

00:00 - Demo 1 (Blade-Runner Melodic Techno atmosphere, NatLife nu-style Stabs, Elena Vocals, Stephan Bodzin's & Ben Böhmer ARP-Leads)

01:58 - Demo 2 (NatLife nu-style Stabs & Leads, Anyma Stabs, Argy style Voices, Rüfüs Du Sol Atmospheric Pads ) Chapters"

A new Minimoog VST controller: SFC-mini V4 Intro

video upload by mylarmelodies

"The SoundForce SFC-mini V4 is a new dedicated physical hardware controller for Minimoog-style VST plugins. This video introduces the device and how it works, what's new in this model, the special bonus features that work with the Arturia Mini V4 plugin, and much more.

This video serves as an official intro to the SFC-mini V4, and was funded by SoundForce. Based in the Netherlands, SoundForce have been in business for more than 10 years making controllers and eurorack modules."

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Why Does this Exist?
02:23 - Minimoog: From Bass to Pad
04:39 - Whats new in V4?
06:59 - Build and Feel
07:25 - How does the integration work in a DAW
08:02 - Mini V4 Smoothing Catchup
08:55 - Mini V4 Jump & Pick-up Catchup Modes
09:43 - Hopping between plugin instances
10:28 - How do you set up a Plugin?
10:52 - UA Minimoog
11:34 - Dump (Manual Control)
11:56 - UA Minimoog Play
14:01 - Extra Control at the Bottom
14:54 - Changing Presets (Mini V4)
15:46 - User 1 & 2 Mapping
16:41 - Mapping Another Plugin (MS-20)

Press release follows:


SoundForce is introducing the SFC-Mini V4, a high-end, dedicated MIDI controller designed for the world’s leading Minimoog software emulations. Featuring more than 65 hands-on controls arranged in an authentic Minimoog-style layout, it delivers a true analog-inspired workflow for modern producers. Representing over a decade of SoundForce MIDI-controller innovation, the SFC-Mini V4 is the most advanced and accurate Minimoog-focused controller yet.

Build quality
The SFC-Mini V4 is assembled in the Netherlands using high-quality components sourced from Europe and Asia. Its case is built entirely from powder-coated sheet metal. Both sides are fitted with elegant 8 mm walnut wood panels for a vintage-inspired look.

Backed by over ten years of MIDI-hardware expertise, the SFC-Mini V4 is part of SoundForce’s newest generation of controllers. Its pots, sliders, and switches were chosen after extensive research and experimentation to deliver outstanding tactile response, long-lasting performance, and rock-solid reliability during assembly.

Plugin support:
Because the SFC-Mini V4 outputs standard MIDI CC messages, it can be paired with any software or hardware that supports MIDI CC mapping. However, since each plugin has its own UI and MIDI implementation, the firmware provides dedicated plugin modes to ensure proper integration. The SFC-Mini V4 has specific plugin modes supporting the following plugins:

Arturia Mini V4 (incl 2-way)
Arturia Mini V3/iMini
GForce Minimonsta 2
Cherry Audio Miniverse
UA Minimoog
Softube Model 72
NI Monark
Synpase Audio The Legend HZ
Plugiator Minimax

2-way communication:
Two-way communication means the SoundForce controller and a supported plugin can talk to each other in both directions, instead of the controller only sending MIDI data one-way. At this point, this feature is supported with the Arturia Mini V4.

In practice, that creates a far more “hardware-like” experience when using software synths. Change a preset, load a new instance on another track, move a parameter with your mouse and the controller automatically syncs its LED switches, and ingest the pot data in memory. When the received pot data from the plugin differs from the actual pot position on the controller, 3 options similar to Ableton take over modes can be chosen from: jump, pick-up and smoothing.

For more technical details: consult the manual.

Where to buy:

EU: SoundForce store

UK: Signal Sounds

US Perfect Circuit

Toto’s Steve Porcaro Shows How He Created the Synth Sounds on Africa, Human Nature, Rosanna, ...

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this monumental video, I’m sitting down in Steve Porcaro’s studio for a rare, up-close demonstartions at how one of the true synth legends created some of the most iconic sounds in music history.

What makes this so special is that Steve takes us step by step through the exact synthesizer techniques he used on massive hit records — including Michael Jackson’s 'Human Nature,' Toto’s 'Africa' and 'Rosanna,' as well as classic tracks for Hall & Oates, Don Henley, Donna Summer, and more. He also recreates these sounds on the same model vintage synthesizers he used on the original recordings.

As we dig in, Steve shares his personal approach to synthesis, how he builds multi-dimensional sounds, thinks about atmosphere and texture, and shapes parts so they serve the song emotionally, not just sonically. He also reveals how he writes out synthesizer parts on score paper, treating synths like orchestral instruments and arranging them with real intention.

This isn’t a preset rundown or surface-level demo. It’s a candid, in-studio conversation about process, musical thinking, with hands-on demonstrations from someone who helped define the sound of an era. If you’ve ever wondered how these legendary synth parts were truly made, now you can get it straight from the source, this is a moment you don’t want to miss!"

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..."

Sequential OB-6/ Classic Synths & More sound set

video upload by Arty Party

"Sequential OB-6/ Classic Synths & More it's a sound pack that includes versatile Pads, Synths, Brass, FX sounds for different styles like Pop, Soul, R&B, Funk, Synthwave, Electronic music and others. The patches will load to 350-396 on your OB-6."

Analogue Solutions Ample Desktop Monophonic Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"Mint condition...... And heck if a lot of fun and sounds awesome.

comes with all accessories (matrix pins/cables/power)

In perfect condition, everything works like it should. 2 to3 day shipping...

Ample combines the best elements of several of our recent products.

The sound elements of Fusebox
Jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
Patch pin matrix of Vostok
Echo from Dr Strangelove
Sequencer and CV touch pads of Generator
It shares all this yet still has its own sound!"

Ample can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be

We have given this synth a large and diverse number of controls, that along side the patch sockets, will give even the best and experienced synthesist endless possibilities.

We have presented the controls in a user friendly and familiar synth layout that, together with this manual and other resources, enable even the new guy to get great sounds.

SYNTH – PERCUSSION – AUDIO PROCESSOR

Ample is a compact analogue synthesizer. Analogue - as in really analogue. Aside from the MIDI chip (which has to be digital), everything else is totally analogue using real transistors and op-amps. There are no CPU stabilised and quantised circuits, no DCOs, no digital LFOs and no digital EGs, as found on other so called analogue synths. The circuitry is based on designs dating back to the mid-1970s. So Ample has a genuine old sound.

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ARP Solus Monophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 2353473

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"The ARP Solus is often considered the "little brother" to the ARP Odyssey, but that does not really capture what is best about this synth. For one, the filter is considerably brighter than the other ARP synths that were made in the years before this modal was released. Please check out the attached video by Alex Ball for an explanation and a great demo.

This particular Solus is a great shape, with everything working extremely well. It looks and sounds great! The built in case/lid is also in excellent condition. It is hard to believe that this synth is 45 years old."

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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!"

First Chair myTRACKS demo

video upload by Blipblox Sound Lab

"The First Chair sound pack is a free upgrade available to all myTRACKS owners. This Instrument pack is filled with acoustic band and orchestra sounds. If you want to step away from synthetic synths and sounds, this is the pack for you!

Find all myTRACKS Instrument and Set updates here:
https://blipblox.com/pages/product-ce..."

Introducing Absynth 6 – weird by design | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Absynth is back and better than ever. The legendary semi-modular synth built for evolving textures, immersive atmospheres, and expressive sound – now with new presets, a reimagined Mutator, Preset Explorer, surround sound and MPE support, plus much more."

And a few supporting member videos followed by the press release with images:

DATABROTH

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/absynt...
Join me December 12th at 9 AM PT in the Native Instruments discord as I live stream Absynth 6

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 First Patch
01:21 Biolumin
02:21 Crystal Pad
03:14 Glitters
04:25 Refractions
05:41 Patch Six
06:33 Aetherized

Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments"

Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Grab the Ocean Swift Absynth Collective for a huge expansion of over +780 presets! https://oceanswift.net/product/absynt...

Playlist:

1. Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments

"Native Instruments has finally released Absynth 6! In this exclusive first look review, we dive deep into the completely redesigned GUI, the new MPE capabilities, and the massive library of new presets Ocean Swift helped design.

After years of waiting, the legendary semi-modular synthesizer is back. As one of the external sound designers for this release, we've spent months exploring the new engine. In this video, we break down exactly what makes Absynth special and why the new UX modernization changes the game for sound designers and composers.

We cover everything from the new HD Mode and browsing workflow to the advanced envelope shapers that made Absynth famous - now easier to use than ever.

The King of Cloudy Pads Returns? Finally here!

#Absynth6 #absynth #NativeInstruments #SoundDesign #Synthesizer #MusicProduction #VSTPlugin #newgear

00:00:00 Absynth Is Back!
00:01:16 UX and UI Remake
00:03:15 Revamped Macros
00:04:22 MPE and PolyAT
00:06:22 New Synthesis
00:08:00 Browsing
00:08:27 New Presets
00:09:48 Get +780 Presets!
00:11:13 New Samples
00:13:10 In Love"

2. Absynth 6 - Design a Patch From Scratch | Layers, Clouds, Macros & Note FX #absynth6 #sounddesign

Along the way we explore the unique features that make Absynth special: working with all three layers, using per-layer envelopes, dialing in note-aware effects, assigning macros, shaping clouds and filters, and sprinkling in small tricks and workflow tidbits. By the end of the video you’ll have a clear understanding of how to approach your own Absynth 6 patch design - whether you’re after cloudy pads, moving textures or more experimental tones. If you’re just getting into Absynth 6 or want to go deeper than presets, this walkthrough will help you unlock the synth’s semi-modular possibilities and design your own signature sounds.

Press release follows:


Native Instruments makes things “Weird by Design” with the return of fan-favorite soft-synth Absynth 6

The semi-modular powerhouse, overhauled for a new generation of musicians, featuring full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround support and an AI-powered browser

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Sequential Oberheim OB-6 new sounds

video upload by Synthratix

"Hello, this time I am presenting my own sounds tweaked on my OB-6 modern analog synthesizer. This model has high-end sharp sounding oscillators and juicy filters which is a common feature of Oberheim synths."

Update:

Sequential OB-6 dynamic spacious sequence

video upload by Synthratix

The Most Beautiful Synth In The World?

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Sometimes an instrument comes into your life and it feels like it was designed and built just for you. The Polygene 2 from Gene Synths, for me, is one of those instruments. An instrument that looks forwards and backwards, that sounds fantastic, demands that the player interacts with it on its own terms and, yes, looks utterly stunning.

In this video we're going to explore it together, how it sounds, how it plays and how it makes us feel!

https://genesynths.com/

FX used in the second part of the video and the intros: Hate Echo by Circuitbenders.co.uk and the GFI Specular Reverb v3.

http://www.oscillatorsink.com"

Additional Polygene posts

Xfer Serum 2: Dark Rhythmic Presets. Arps, Pads, Basses Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"❄️ Alchemy Of Glacial Rhythms is a bank of 50 rhythmic presets for Xfer Serum 2, inspired by the north and its cold winters, which are accompanied by a special dark magic. The core idea of the bank was to create rhythmic, atmospheric, and "cold" sounds that evoke a certain magic. The result was brutal yet ethereal arps, growling basslines, magic pads, cold noisy synths, and mystical textures.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/seru...
The bank includes 50 Presets: 10 arps, 10 basses, 10 pads, 10 synths, 10 textures.
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

🔮 The soundset spans a wide range of tones, from warm, deep and atmospheric textures to clean, punchy, bright and airy timbres. The sounds include different combinations of oscillators in different modes, such as wavetable, FM, granular and spectral as well as different types of reverbs, delays, distortions, filters, and modulations.
Presets are suitable for genres such as ambient, cinematic, IDM, experimental, techno, breakbeat, jungle and many others.

🎛 Macros can change tone, stereo width, modulation depth and rate, noise level, distortion, detuning, space/echo/reverb, effects mix, envelope parameters, and others.
You may control them via MIDI controller, use them for automation, or map the macros to your DAW modulators like LFO, Shaper, and others.

ModWheel adds expressiveness to the timbre.

❗️Compatible only with Serum 2. Not compatible with Serum 1.
Installation: Open the Serum menu and click 'Show Serum Presets Folder.' You will see folders containing different Serum content. Open the 'Presets' folder and place the new bank (folder) of presets there."

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ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS — TWISTING KNOBS: Raw Out-Of-Box Sound Tour 🔊⚙️🎚️

video upload by Another Machines

"ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS — TWISTING KNOBS: Raw Out-Of-Box Sound Tour 🔊⚙️🎚️

No commentary — just the machine. A fast, out-of-the-box sound tour of the Erica Synths × Hexinverter HEXDRUMS.

Listen to each of the 10 voices (two kicks, Mutant Machine, snare, clap, rimshot, open/closed hi-hats and cymbal samples) as I twist knobs and show the raw character of the engine.

Perfect for synth heads who want immediate, honest sounds straight from the unit — no effects, no processing, no talk.

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Erica Synths x 112db Introduce XENODRIVE stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper

video upload by Erica Synths

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

"Xenodrive is unique stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit with an algorithm developed by 112db and Erica Synths – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction.

Timeline:

00:01 - Take 1 / Move waveshaped and distorted
01:45 - Take 2 / Kaossilator synth line waveshaped and distorted
02:29 - Take 3 / ER-1 compressed, distorted and waveshaped
04:22 - Take 4 / Bass guitar waveshaped
06:31 - Take 5 / Kaossilator hardcore kicks
07:25 - Take 6 / Bassline waveshaped
09:19 - Take 7 / Wave Bard wave shaped (peset switching with footswitch)
10:22 - Take 8 / Dub guitar with boost and Echolocator (pedal is used to modulate EQ shift)
11:30 - Take 9 / MC-303 destroyed with Xenodrive
12:30 - Take 10 / Monotribe distorted and waveshaped
14:33 - Take 11 / Guitar shredding
15:15 - Take 12 / Motor Pedal drone waveshaping with Zen Delay on top"

"Xenodrive is a hands-on tool for shaping your sounds in the studio or during live shows – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Xenodrive will elevate your sound in any live show, studio or sonic experiment."

Erica Synths Hexdrums // First look - out of the box demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Get ready for a hands-on first look at the Erica Synths HEXDRUMS — a powerful, analog-style digital drum module designed for punchy, modern electronic production. It's really easy to get going - this is a zero-manual out of the box demo!! gulp :)

n this video I go through the Hexdrums sounds, create a basic pattern, and show a couple of performance tweaks so you can hear exactly what it can do live or in a studio environment.

Whether you're into techno, IDM, industrial, electro, or modular percussion, this demo shows the sonic character of the Hexdrums"