Passive Bandpass Filters Are GOATED | AudioThing Octaves

video upload by HAINBACH and AudioThing

"Passive bandpass filters are an obsession of mine, so it was just a question of time until AudioThing and me would make a plugin of the special subset called octave filters. Octaves is out on now: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/Oc...

My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

"Hainbach’s Bandpass Filter

Octaves is our latest collaboration with Berlin-based composer and YouTuber Hainbach. It is a filter plugin designed to take apart the audio spectrum in spreads of octaves, allowing for unique and enchanting spectral sound design effects. Octaves gives you a retro-scientific approach to sound that echoes the timeless productions created in the BBC Radiophonic workshop or the WDR Studio für Elektronische Musik by the Avantgarde masters, and modern places like Willem Twee, Strøm, and Hainbach’s own laboratory.

Octaves is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP).
It’s also available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (AUv3 and Standalone).

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1990s Kurzweil K2500X AES Audio Elite System 88-Key Workstation

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via this Reverb listing

"The K2500X Audio Elite System is the top-tier version of the K2500, fully loaded with every available option and expanded to the max in both ROM and RAM. Original list price was $19,995! Literally the Rolls Royce version… although we can’t help but think it looks a little like your aunt’s Lexus dashboard. ;)

This unit has been fully tested and aside from the floppy drive, everything is working consistently and reliably. It shows cosmetic wear throughout, and the burled wood side panels have noticeable wear, but it’s structurally solid and ready for studio use."

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Intellijel Swells - Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator

video upload by Intellijel

"Swells is a multi-model reverb module, with a built-in modulator we call the 'Swell Generator'.

Some feature highlights of Swells include:
Nine unique studio-grade reverb models
Fully stereo signal path
Eight reverb parameter sliders
Ebb & Flow - two per-model parameters
Swell Generator - aka envelope follower with four modes.
LO-FI with Min & Max setting
Freeze, Reverse and Burst FX
20HP Module"

Intellijel Swells | Four synth explorations

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Four mostly ambient pieces with Intellijel's new reverb and other hardware.

Fair warning: Intellijel sent me the Swells and Jellymix. Take that as you will. Considering how much other Intellijel stuff I use, and considering how much I'm a sucker for reverb, I was excited to try this one out.

00:00 - Omnichord ambient
03:49 - SubH Replay ambient
08:22 - S-4 OVUM ambient
12:35 - Hexdrums jam

Undoubtedly, we're living in a golden era of reverb hardware. I've got more reverb than one human needs, but I love it so much. One thing that means, though, is that I'm looking for reverb that does new things, that isn't just good but different and textural and interesting in and of itself.

In that respect I've been very happy with Swells, and am planning to use it a bunch after this. Swells can play it straight, but the combination of self-generated modulation and great colouration options means Swells can draw attention, add unique character, and fill a role more than simply adding space. I've particularly liked pairing it with Jellymix, using Swells as a send and then using varying amounts of wet/dry across multiple instruments, creating a shared reverb environment that feels pretty glued. It's a great combo.

So do you need another reverb? Probably not. You don't need anything in hardware, honestly. But if you're looking for a hardware reverb that makes you think differently about time-based effects, and if you're looking for a reverb that sounds good in new ways, I think Swells is worth checking out.

Thanks for listening.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"

PPG 1002 with Antonus 2600 and Step Brother

video upload by Antonus

"What happens when three legends meet in one session? We recently had a PPG 1002 at the studio and couldn't resist: we patched it together with the Antonus 2600 and the Step Brother for a pure analog jam."

Huge classic synth collection

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"This collection of vintage synthesizers has grown with me for years. Most all of these instruments have been used on many projects, including VeggieTales, a variety of remixes, and many PlayStation video games and marketing and promotional discs. Most recently they were used on the Mass Effect Andromeda video games soundtrack. They have also been sampled and are part of the SoundVault Collection and the Kurzweil Analog Collection for the K2000 series samplers.
VEMIA note: to forestall many inquiries, The seller’s idea is that he wants to sell it as a whole. That may or may not work out in this auction. If it doesn’t, obviously he’ll be free to do whatever he wants after the auction finishes.

It all works. Everything has been kept in a clean, smoke-free, climate-controlled studio. I have always fixed things myself, so everything is operational and sounding great. I have repair notes on the synths that received attention, though most of them have worked great over the years, without much need for repairs. There are also several MIDI to CV converters so they can all be controlled by computer, plus cables if desired. And a few have cases and manuals.

ARP 2600 with lid but no keyboard. Pictured with broken slider and missing caps, but I believe I have them. ARP Odyssey (White) ARP Odyssey (Black & Gold) ARP Odyssey (Black & Orange) ARP Avatar (Original with pickup) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want) ARP Avatar (CMS modded with patchpoints, filter, and envelope) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want)

Chroma Polaris

Crumar DS-2

EDP Wasp

Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum Electro Harmonix DRM 32 Digital Rhythm Matrix

EML 101

Mini Korg 700S Korg Mono/Poly Korg MS-20 (Original Korg Filter) Korg SQ-10 Sequencer Korg Poly-Six Korg Trident

Moog Liberation with rack power, cable, and case Moog MiniMoog Moog MemoryMoog Plus with MIDI and case Moog MicroMoog Moog MultiMoog Moog Opus 3 Moog Prodigy Moog Sonic Six (The case is poor, but the synth panel looks great) Moog Taurus with case

Oberheim Matrix-6r Oberheim OB-1 Oberheim OB-8 with Page 2 and MIDI Oberheim OB-SX (This one is probably in the worst physical condition of them all) Oberheim Xpander

Rheem Kee Bass

Roland CSQ-600 Digital CV/Gate Sequencer Roland JP-8080 Roland Jupiter-4 Roland Jupiter-6 with Europa and original box Roland Jupiter-8 with Encore MIDI Roland JX-8P Roland MKS-7 Roland MKS-30 with PG-200 Roland MKS-50 with PG-300 Roland MKS-70 with PG-800 Roland MKS-80 with MPG-80 Roland MSQ-100 sequencer in box Roland SH-1 Roland SH-2 with case Roland System-100 Model 101, 102, & 104 Roland System-100m D Block Roland System-100m Phaser and Sequencer Block Roland System-100m 104 Polyphonic Keyboard Roland TB-303 with Sequentix MIDI and Filter CV

SCI Max SCI Pro-One SCI-Prophet-5 SCI Prophet-600 with GliGli

Star Instruments Synare 3 Star Instruments Synare 4 Star Instruments Synare Sequencer

Yamaha CS-30 Yamaha SK-20

Encore Expressionist MIDI to CV/Gate Kenton Pro4 CV/Gate and DCB and Wasp JL Cooper MIDI IO 8 ch MIDI to CV/Gate

Standtastic wall-mount arms plus cables if you want them."

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Yamaha CS50 w/JH Polymodular Interface

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via this Vemia listing

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"This is a unique instrument: a classic Yamaha CS50 originally owned by the late Juergen Haible, one of the great synth design explorers of the last 30 years. He died in 2011, less than a year after I drove to Nuremberg to collect this by hand.
Many of his designs and explorations of classic synth and effect architecture found their way into top musicians' possession and have stayed there - I've delivered several to their studios,and they are still there decades later.

The CS50 is great in its own right as one of the warmest, most organic synths ever made, with a wonderful keyboard action and user interface. But this one is unique: Juergen's custom modification turns it into a modular controller as well.

The custom 19-inch rack connects to the CS50 with a set of DIN leads, and acts as a wonderful controller for a modular - or any suitably equipped monosynth. Although the polyphonic features he planned hadn't been completed, it still turns this instrument into something even more powerful and unique. A copy of Juergen's invaluable paperwork is included.

Cosmetically, the CS50 is a bit tatty at the back and is missing the cover for the mains lead on the underside, but is otherwise generally good. The important bits - keys, controls, front panel - are very good.

The rack is excellent, with (we presume) Schaeffer etching. Self powered (230V). Open frame construction behind the front panel, so it must be safely installed in a professional rack.

Two V/Oct outputs with high/low note priority, tune and transpose functions. It also brings out CVs for Aftertouch, PWM oscillator and Sub Oscillator. The 5-pin DIN jacks are *polyphonic* V/Hz outputs - they were intended for a polyphonic modular system, which was never realised. What you use are the 1/4 inch V/Oct outputs.

Checked over by Hideaway Studios in October 2020. I'm ashamed to say that it has sat wrapped up on a shelf ever since, waiting for a studio re-organisation that hasn't happened. So it may need a further check-up. Packing 48GBP - precious and heavy, with two carefully designed packages."

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Easter Perfourmance MkII

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Happy Easter! Here in the UK we get a 4-day weekend, such a wonderful treat. For the very first time this year I've actually had enough spare time to sit in my studio for an hour, just relax, look around for a synth I haven't played in ages, and noodle on a keyboard for the fun of doing it. This little snippet of music was the outcome, noodling on a very special synth, the Vermona Perfourmer MkII. Effects are courtesy of two of my most favourite pedals, the Boss RE-202 and the Erica Synths Nightverb (well, the Nightverb is a desktop unit rather than a pedal but you get the gist!)"

Exploring unique FX with synthesisers, modular & more // TRAILS from Poly Effects [PEDALS & PATCHES]

video upload by DivKid

"Join us for an exploration of TRAILS as part of our Pedals & Patches series of videos, exploring pedal FX with modular gear, synthesizers, around the studio and with some other instruments too. Pedals aren't just for guitarists, so lets get creative with them!

Trails offers 7 FX that make your sounds sustain and grow, there's resonators (think Rings) with sympathetic strings, bell like chord generation, live and frozen buffer granular processing, a unique distortion like nothing I've used before, micro loopers, pitch shifting delays, vinyl record emulating delays and more!"

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Roland to Celebrate 404 Day with SP‑404MKII Update & Worldwide Events

Press release follows:

Roland Celebrates 404 Day and Global Beat Culture with Worldwide Events, Partnerships, and a Major SP‑404MKII Update

Los Angeles, CA, March 30, 2026 — Roland is celebrating 404 Day, the annual global moment honoring the creators, communities, and cultural movements shaped by the SP‑404 and its modern successor, the SP‑404MKII. For nearly two decades, the SP series has been the engine of the underground beat scene. What began as a subculture has evolved into a worldwide force through sonic experimentation and community‑driven expression.

The SP lineage has shaped scenes across Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Berlin, Melbourne, and beyond. Producers including Dibia$e, Knxwledge, MNDSGN, and the late Ras G have expanded the sampler’s creative vocabulary, inspiring generations of beatmakers to develop their own voices through sample‑based music.

404 Day 2026 Around the World

SP-404 celebrations are building around 404 Day, with partner activations, events, and creator-led moments across the global beat scene. This year’s celebration is anchored by a cornerstone collaboration with Berklee College of Music, and a 404 Day livestream at the Roland Studio in California, alongside workshops and performances.For more information on worldwide events: https://articles.roland.com/ultimate-guide-404-day-2026

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Dark Ambient Synthesizer Performance / Post Apocalyptic Vibes

video upload by Matzumi

Primarily featuring the Korg Z1 and Modal Electronics Argon and Cobalt synths. KORG MULTI/POLY comes in at the end.

"🌌 'The Last Echo of Dystopia' is not merely a performance; it is a sonic excavation of a world left in silence.

From the heart of the studio to the vast, decaying expanse of a forgotten wasteland, these frequencies bridge the gap between what was and what will never be again.

🎹 The Sound of Decay:
Through the electric veins of my synthesizers, we trace the contours of ruins and the whispers of the wind across the dunes. Deep, resonant pulses serve as the heartbeat of a dying era, while ethereal leads shimmer like heat haze on a scorched horizon....

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Akai Introduces the MPC Sample

video uploads by Akai Professional

Playlist:

1. DNU MPC Sample with Dibia$e | Akai Professional
2. MPC Sample | Overview
3. MPC Sample | Where Beats are Born | Akai Professional

Getting Started with the MPC Sample Tutorial Videos

video uploads by Akai Professional

And three user videos:



Playlist:

1. Akai MPC SAMPLE Review // Does it BEAT the Competition? + 5 Power Tips // Tutorial - loopop
2. (•˕ •マ.ᐟ Jam With ‪@Akai_Pro‬ MPC Live III - Isobutane
3. Akai Professional | MPC SAMPLE | Techno Jam (No Talking)

Pics and details via Perfect Circuit

Also check with your favorite dealers on the right for various deals and bundles.

"Akai's MPC Sample is a portable chopping machine that is ready to go whenever a moment of inspiration strikes or as your lightweight companion through a day of slow-moving errands. Styled after their beloved MPC60, this beige beauty gives nostalgia and function in a battery-powered package. To ensure the size and ease-of-use remains paramount, the MPC Sample has a stripped down OS and micro pads but don't let the size fool you: this is an MPC through-and-through.

Whether using the built-in microphone, the stereo 1/4" jacks, or USB audio, you get quick access to the Sample Record section that is as easy as pressing a pad. A few quick trims using the multifunction knobs or using the shift and main encoder in combination will have you chopping and trimming in no time. Once you have your samples loaded, chopped, and assigned, recording a sequence is just as easy: just set the mode to Seq, adjust settings to taste, press the pad you want to record to, and you've got a loop. Resample that loop for further processing, use the step edit mode to make micro adjustments, and precompose a few sequences to switch between for full track performances.

The MPC Sample lets you engage effects in two different ways: the Knob FX and Pad FX. As their names portend, the Knob FX gives you access to a gang of effects including delays and reverbs, amp simulations, modulation effects, and vintage emulators. These effects are controlled with the three multifunction knobs for excellent playability. The Pad FX, on the other hand, are 16 always available effects that get triggered momentarily by the pads and are expressed via velocity. This is where you can get a stutter effect, several coloration effects, a half-speed effect, and other performable, musical delights. A fantastic choice for newcomers and veterans alike, the MPC Sample from Akai is a powerful tool for studio or stage that complements just about any other piece of equipment in your audio arsenal.

MPC SAMPLE FEATURES

Portable, battery powered sampler

16 Velocity sensitive mini pads

Built-in mic

Record and save sequences

Edit and chop samples

Dedicated volume slider lets you mix chops on the fly

16 Pad FX engage at the press of a pad

Selectable Knob FX including vintage sampler emulation

8 Banks of samples per project

Built-in Speaker

Simple OS with crisp screen

Retro styling"

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Sequential FOURM vs Prophet 5

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Is the Sequential FOURM effectively a "Prophet 4"? In this deep-dive comparison, I put Sequential’s compact powerhouse up against the legendary Prophet 5 to see how closely it recreates that iconic vintage DNA.

While the FORUM shares a strikingly intuitive Prophet-style interface—complete with dual oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, and a dedicated polymod section—it also brings modern innovations to the table that the original Prophet simply can’t match.

We’ll explore the sonic character of the FORUM’s SSI chips, which act as modern recreations of the warm, fuzzy SSM chips found in the original Prophet 5 Rev 1 and Rev 2. By recreating classic factory patches side-by-side, we reveal the subtle differences in envelope behavior and modulation flexibility between these two analog beasts.

🎹 What’s Covered:
• The "Prophet 4" Factor: Comparing the interface, layout, and "familiar" feel of both synths.
• SSI vs. SSM vs. Curtis: Breaking down the filter and oscillator chips that define their warmth and grit.
• Modern Upgrades: Exploring the FORUM’s Poly Aftertouch, built-in arpeggiator, and digital clock sync.
• The Feedback Circuit: A demo of the FORUM's unique feedback loop that adds "MiniMoog-style" grit and prevents bass loss at high resonance—something the Prophet 5 famously struggles with.
• Patch Recreation: A side-by-side listening test of 8 classic patches to hear the real-world sonic differences.

🔗 Stay Connected:
• Exclusive Patches & Samples: Join the community on Patreon for the custom banks used in this video!
• Shop Sound Banks: Visit StarkeyCar.com for professional patches, tutorials, and freebies.
• Socials: Check out my Instagram for more gear shots and studio updates."

⏱️ Timestamps:
• 00:00 – Intro: Single Voice vs. Polyphonic Power
• 00:46 – Interface & Layout Comparison
• 01:23 – The Tech Specs: SSI Chips & Analog VCAs
• 03:08 – Side-by-Side Patch Recreations
• 04:05 – Analyzing Envelope & Drop-off Differences
• 04:40 – PolyMod of the pulse width
• 07:54 – Modulation & Polymod Limitations
• 11:37 – Beyond the Prophet: Feedback & Resonance
• 13:50 – Poly Aftertouch Demo
• 14:20 – Build Quality & Final Verdict

How Vince Clarke Made “Don’t Go” | Yazoo Synthpop Breakdown

video upload by Nostalgic Explorer

"What makes 'Don’t Go' by Yazoo one of the most iconic synthpop tracks of the 1980s?

In this video, I explore how Vince Clarke shaped the sound of early electronic music through his work with Yazoo, and how his minimalist but powerful approach to synthesizers helped define an entire genre. After leaving Depeche Mode, Clarke refined his production style — focusing on strong melodies, tight sequencing, and bold synth sounds — and “Don’t Go” is one of the best examples of that evolution.

Before diving into the recreation, I share a bit of context around Yazoo and why this track became so influential across synthpop and electronic music.

Then I take you into the studio.

Step by step, I recreate the track using a combination of vintage hardware and modern tools inside Logic Pro. For this version I used:

• Sequential Circuits Pro-One – basslines and lead elements
• Sequential Drumtraks – drum programming
• Logic Pro VST instruments – additional textures and supporting sounds

I walk through the recording process, sequencing, arrangement, and showing how each layer comes together to recreate the energy of the original track.

It is interesting to understand how Vince Clarke’s production approach continues to influence modern electronic music, from synthpop to contemporary electronic genres."

ULTRAMASTER KR-106 Open Source Roland Juno-106 Soft Synth Emulation

"A virtual analog synthesizer inspired by the classic Roland Juno polysynths, with DSP calibrated from hardware measurements, firmware analysis, and factory schematics. 6-voice polyphonic.
Free and open source. AU, VST3, CLAP, LV2, and standalone."

Additional details via Reddit:

"We started building a Juno software synth in a Brooklyn loft in 2000. 25 years later, we're releasing it as open source. Meet the Ultramaster KR-106.

Back in 2000, my buddy Dave and I started Ultramaster Group with a wild idea: professional audio software for Linux. We were young, broke, working in a loft in Brooklyn, and perhaps a little bit ahead of our time.

Life happened. I went on to start a screen printing studio. Dave ended up at Google. But we never really stopped thinking about the synth.

Fast forward 25 years. Hardware is exponentially faster, DSP methodology has evolved, and we now have access to oscilloscopes, service manuals, and communities like this one. So we went back to the source code and overhauled everything.

The KR-106 is a 6-voice polyphonic Juno-106 emulation with:

Per-voice DCO, VCF (TPT cascade, IR3109 OTA-C design with 2x oversampling), VCA, and ADSR
Sub-oscillator (CD4013 flip-flop model) and noise source (2SC945 avalanche model)
PWM modes (manual / LFO / envelope)
4-position HPF (bass boost / flat / 240 Hz / 720 Hz)
Per-voice component variance modeling analog tolerances (pitch ±3¢, envelope ±8%, VCA ±0.5 dB, pulse width)
BBD chorus emulation (MN3009 modeled with Hermite interpolation)
Arpeggiator, portamento, Mono/Poly I/Poly II key modes
Two calibration modes: '1984 Mode' (firmware + schematics) and '1982 Mode' (circuit analysis + hardware measurements from my own Juno-6)
128 factory presets decoded from original SYSEX data
AU/VST3 on Mac, VST3/LV2 on Linux, VST3 on Windows, plus Standalone
It's 100% free, GPL-licensed, and we don't take donations. We just want it to be as accurate as possible, and we'd love help getting there.

Website: https://kayrock.org/kr106/"

DiscoDSP Releases Retromulator Based on The Usual Suspects dsp56300 Engine

via DiscoDSP

[Note: although DiscoDSP gives credit to The Usual Suspects, it's my understanding TUS is not happy about it. From a forum:

"He basically took our source, put his own wrapper on it and is trying to sell it and use it to promote his own business. Can't prevent it, but frankly this is reprehensible IMHO.

Yes. He knows he cannot legally "sell" it due to the licensing model our code is published under. Therefore he sells "support" of "his development efforts" to include difficult things like "git clone" and other Arcane and extremely difficult stuff. sigh... I'd strongly advise anyone using it not to actually pay him for it, but that is just my opinion.]

What isn't clear is whether the UI is just the player above or includes the full editors by The Usual Suspects. I'm hearing it's just the player, which in effect might be an upsell for the full editors by The Usual Suspects.

That said:

"Retromulator brings legendary hardware cores back to life through authentic low-level emulation. The virtual analog synths are powered by a faithful recreation of the Motorola DSP 56300 processor, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its original chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler plays your SF2, SFZ, and Bliss sample banks with studio-quality interpolation. Each core runs its actual firmware or sample data — delivering the unmistakable character of hardware that defined electronic music from the early 80s through the 2000s.

Unlike traditional software emulations that recreate synthesizer behavior by approximation, Retromulator emulates the original integrated circuits at the hardware level. The virtual analog synths run on a cycle-accurate Motorola DSP 56300, the Yamaha DX7 runs a full emulation of its Hitachi HD6303R sub-CPU and Yamaha YM21280/YM21290 EGS/OPS chip set, and the Akai S1000 sampler runs on the SFZero v3.0.0 engine with 8-point sinc interpolation supporting SF2, SFZ, ZBP, and ZBB sample banks. Each core executes its authentic firmware or sample data exactly as intended.

Load the ROM firmware from your own hardware or sample banks from your library, place them in the designated folder, and Retromulator takes care of the rest. The result is not an approximation — it is the real hardware running inside your DAW.

Retromulator is built on Gearmulator, an open-source synthesizer emulation project by the dsp56300 team. We are grateful for their extraordinary work in bringing these classic instruments back to life."

You can find demos of the dsp56300 engines in previous posts here.

Featured synths:

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Sequential 02 : Oberheim OB-6 Sound Demo : " Massive Mod " user bank preview by I.H.R

video upload by I Hate Robots

"Sequential Oberheim OB-6 (module) - sound demo of few user programs, this is not a jam, and the video is a loop, not in realtime.

00:00 Duality
04:20 X-Rhodes
08:15 Gate 1
10:05 Lux
12:15 Alien 1
14:06 Sun
15:10 Coma
17:02 Gate 2
18:22 Nop
19:31 Dark Phaz
22:40 Omniarp
25:00 Alien 2
26:25 Berlin Mod
29:35 Crispy Pad

In practical terms, the OB-6 (keyboard or module version) is a modern and refined embodiment of all the experience and expertise of Dave Smith (Sequential) and Tom Oberheim. Its sound engine sits somewhere between the Sequential Prophet-6 and the Oberheim OB-Xa; it's essentially a fusion of the two!

It's high-end, old-school analog in the purest tradition—the sound is big, fat, deep, and powerful—but with modern digital assistance that allows it to fully exploit its capabilities and push its boundaries.

This is precisely the subject and purpose of this preset bank, which I designed entirely myself.

This is my main OB-6 bank, which I use very often for my sound design work in the studio or for my training sessions. User Bank #3 (Massive Mod), it contains a total of 96 custom presets. I'm not presenting them all here, the demo would have been far too long, but I've prepared this short demo with a few of them to give you a sonic preview of the synth and its modulation capabilities!
Sometimes I use a single preset with its modulations, either played directly on the keyboard or sequenced with a keyboard layer on top, and other times I mix two presets together (the OB-6 is monotimbral).

Everything you hear comes from the OB-6; there are no added effects, no post-production processing !

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A Modern Jupiter? Can the UDO SUPER 8 Fulfill the Same Role as a Vintage Jupiter 8?

video upload by Starsky Carr

0:00 Jungle Massiiive
3:09 Super 8 Superpowers
9:07 Analog Drift
13:41 Playing round with some tones
19:21 Filter modulation
21:13 Envelopes
21:50 Making a nice pad
24:18 Cross Mod
26:11 Sync

"Is the UDO Super 8 the modern equivalent of the legendary Roland Jupiter-8? Or does the original analog icon still reign supreme? Or was this just an elaborate excuse for me to get the Jupiter 8 on camera :)

In this video I put the UDO Super 8 and Roland Jupiter-8 head-to-head to see how close modern synth design can get to one of the most iconic polysynths ever made. Forget nostalgia for a moment — what happens when you simply listen to them as two instruments?

We explore the sound, architecture, features, modulation, oscillators, filters, and overall character of both synths to answer the question many synth players are asking:
Can a modern hybrid synth compete with one of the greatest analog synths ever built?

The Super 8 clearly takes inspiration from the Jupiter-8, but it also introduces modern features and flexibility that vintage synths simply didn’t have. So which one would you choose in your studio?

By the end of the video we compare:

Raw sound and tone
Oscillator character
Filters and modulation
Modern workflow vs vintage simplicity
Features and flexibility
And finally… the price difference that might surprise you

Whether you're into vintage synths, modern analog hybrids, classic Roland gear, or cutting-edge instruments like the UDO Super 8, this comparison will give you a clear idea of what each synth does best."

The Oxi E16 is the best MIDI controller I've owned. It makes the OP-XY so much more jammable 🎛️👌🏻

video upload by DeeCee

"I've been dabbling with MIDI controllers recently (as you will have seen if you've watched my recent stuff). Nothing has really hit the mark, until now. It's been a right pain in the ass to set up (the Mac app doesn't want to let me use it to configure settings) and have had to manually enter them on the device itself. But it's actually pretty easy once you know how. The OP-XY and Artemis have presets available to upload to import to it so you just need to know what you're doing and you're off. I've wanted a small but robust controller for ages and decided to give this a go. It's not cheap but it's impeccably made. The linking of encoders is amazing. There's no way you could perform a filter sweep on 2+ tracks on the OP-XY. This makes it easy peasy. Love it. Hope you enjoy!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Dreadbox Artemis
Oxi Instruments E16

Video:
Fujifilm X-M5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

First Steps with OXI One MKII / EP. 6: Random Generator

video upload by OXI Instruments

First Steps with OXI One series

"In Episode 6 , we explore one of the most powerful creative tools inside the sequencer: Random Generator.
Random doesn’t mean chaos.

It means inspiration.

In this video, I’ll show you how to generate unexpected yet deeply musical patterns in MONO, POLY, and CHORD modes — and how to control every parameter so the results always stay intentional.

We’ll cover:
• How to access Random Generator
• Understanding Bias, Scale, Range, Rand, V&G, Ties, and Density
• Using Humanize, Order, Pitch, and Flip creatively
• Turning raw randomness into refined musical ideas
The goal is simple: give you a spark.

This is Episode 6 of First Steps with OXI One MKII series — a structured deep dive into mastering your sequencer from foundation to advanced workflow.
If you’re building a hardware-centered studio like I am, this one will unlock serious creative momentum.

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Vintage Rare Roland MIDI Processing Unit MPU-IPC-T SN 919695

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via this eBay listing

"Roland MPU-IPC MIDI Processing Unit, a classic vintage MIDI interface made in Japan. This is a well-known unit from Roland’s early MIDI hardware era and is sought after by collectors, vintage studio users, and retro PC / synthesizer enthusiasts.

✅ Details:

Brand: Roland

Model: MPU-IPC

Type: MIDI Processing Unit / MIDI Interface

Connection: DB-25 (25-pin)

I/O Ports:

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT (x2)

SYNC OUT

Tape IN

Metronome OUT

Country of Manufacture: Japan"