Memorymoog Factory Presets Recreated for Moog Muse (Free Download)

video upload by Moog Music

"100 Memorymoog factory presets, now reimagined for Muse. https://www.moogmusic.com/the-wave/ne...

Recreated by Eric Frampton, a lifelong Memorymoog owner who has maintained and performed on the instrument for over 35 years, this collection faithfully rebuilds the entire Memorymoog factory library inside Moog Muse. In this video, hear side-by-side comparisons and explore how these classic sounds translate to Muse’s modern workflow and performance controls.

Using Muse’s modern architecture, each sound goes beyond the original with velocity, aftertouch, macro controls, effects, and expanded modulation, while preserving the three-oscillator polyphonic character that made the Memorymoog legendary.

From Moog’s first true 3-oscillator polyphonic synthesizer in 1982 to today’s 8-voice analog flagship, this preset pack bridges past and present in one playable library."

MCV - Modular Commune Festival Beijing 2025 (Vol.22)

video upload by Modular Commune

You can find all performances posted here.

"13-16/11/2025
Gearing Space in 798 Art District, Beijing, China
Modular synthesizer live performance

Photographer: 包子
Camera operator: Tabriss, 千两道化,翰海, 孙太阳, Moy
Recording/Mastering: Ocicat
Video edit: ‪@tamiX-tamiX‬

About MCV:
Machine Control Voltage 「MCV」.Chaos is an unknown sequence. Sound artist/visual artist. The extremely minimal simplified electronic-acoustic and experimental chaotic dissonance constitute various forms of sound spaces and all unknown occurrences. She’s sound art works often present non sustained experimental sound field transitions, exploring between silent restraint and extreme chaos."

Hacking the Korg Phase8 to uncover NEW SOUNDS

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The Korg Phase8 has been present in the collective synth-nerd consciousness for a few years, as Korg’s Berlin skunkworks department have slowly released details and demo’d prototypes, most notably at the last two Superbooth events. An iconic, mainstream synth manufacturer like Korg, exploring and experimenting with an entirely new concept in how synthesis can be used was an exciting prospect, and captured a lot of people’s imaginations - mine included.

I was lucky enough to find time to explore those prototypes at the previous two Superbooths, and even more lucky to have Korg approach me with a completed production model to make a video about.

The final model is an impressive physical instrument, with Korg Berlin’s industrial design chops on display, but I’m here mostly to talk about the sound and the functionality of the Phase 8, so in this video I’ll explore how it operates solo, how it can be integrated into a larger setup, try out some “extended techniques” and discuss where I feel the Phase 8 could be pushed further.

Transparency notice: Korg kindly sent over the Phase8 to make videos about. They haven't requested or been granted any oversight of the contents of the videos. I haven't otherwise been paid, but I do get to keep the unit shown in this video."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 What is Phase8?
03:36 Voices, Resonators and Tuning
06:17 The voice controls
07:58 The Air Control
09:03 The Mod Effects
12:44 The Sequencer
17:51 "Strum"
18:57 Control Voltage and Sync
22:13 MIDI control and CC
27:25 Can it DRONE?
29:35 Acoustic Feedback
31:53 Phase8's Untapped Potential
40:30 Final Thoughts

FUTURE SOUND SYSTEMS CRIC

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

via this eBay listing

"Cric is a fully-analogue patchable synthesiser, designed to showcase our approach and attitude towards subtractive sound synthesis. It is not a clone or derivative of a pre-existing musical instrument, nor is it simply our Eurorack modules cased up in a box. Whilst some of Cric's functionality descends directly from our experience in designing modular synthesiser components, it has been designed as a fully fledged, standalone instrument, which can easily be introduced into an existing electronic music studio, or even form the heart of an entirely new set-up.

Rock solid voltage-controlled oscillators give the user both pitch precision and FM flexibility. A comprehensive filter section affords timbral sculpting from basic filtering to total transformation of incoming tones. Four cyclical function generators can be used as envelopes, LFOs or even audible VCOs. Pin matrix patching allows for the synthesiser to be configured as a standard triple-VCO subtractive synth, or a paraphonic synth, or a drum machine, or a noise box, and so the list goes on. Four inputs and outputs allow for audio processing, external CV control, feedback routing and more - there's even a microphone pre-amp on input 1. Steel casing, Mirrl -clad HIMACS end-cheeks and hand assembly and testing ensure a rugged and durable build quality.

Technical specifications:

Oscillators : Three SSI2131-based analogue VCOs in Recombination configuration, white noise generator
Filter : SSI2164-based 18dB/octave state-mixable analogue VCF, with wave-folding, based on the Timbral Sculptor
Dynamics : SSI2164-based VCAs present in DNA oscillators, filter section and as a standalone VCA
Modulation : Sample and hold + four cyclical function generators offering AD and ASD envelope configuation, cycle mode, and slope and pulse sources
Routing : 24 source x 32 destination active pin matrix allowing for splitting and summing of all signals
I/O : Four DC-coupled inputs and outputs for multi-channel audio and CV use. Microphone pre-amplifier assigned to In 1. Headphone amplifier on Out 1
Dimensions : 550 x 310 x 80 mm, 5.3 kg
Power : +12VDC (centre positive, 2.1mm barrel jack connector), 2.5A, PSU included"

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ARPf returns to the West Coast!

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

ARPf returns to the West Coast!

Yep - we're headed back to California for NAMM - and more! Here's the scoop:

Events

Thursday January 22:
Registration opens for our NAMM giveaway!
Friday January 23:
Anthony Marinelli at our booth

Blue Meanie All Day: See the rarest ARP there is! Nicknamed the "Blue Marvin" after ARP's CFO, Marvin Cohen, due to its bright blue metal case and unique features - while the actual name was "Blue Marvin," the nickname "Blue Meanie" stuck! Only about 25 were made in 1971, making them highly sought after.

ARP 2600: Drew Schlesinger demonstrates patches using the 2600 software included in the Korg Collection VST
Saturday January 24
Artists at our booth - TBA

Giveaways at 4:00pm:

Poster signed by Martin Gore
Soul of the Machine CDs

And one lucky person will win the full Korg Collection 6:

Magical sounds, authentically re-created by KORG.
The ultimate synthesizer suite for the ages.

The KORG Collection is a suite of software synthesizers that methodically and accurately recreates the authentic sound and behavior of legendary KORG synthesizers for the present day and beyond. The KORG Collection project began with analogue synths such as the MS-20, Polysix and Mono/Poly, and has steadily evolved to include digital synths such as the world’s most popular synth, the legendary microKORG, the workstation classics M1 and TRITON, and physical modeling synthesis from the renowned Prophecy. The KORG Collection even includes the ARP ODYSSEY and ARP 2600, both revived for the 21st century by KORG.

In 2025, KORG added three legendary instruments to the KORG Collection – each an icon of its era, celebrated for their distinctive presence and heard over decades in countless classic tracks. The TRINITY, PS-3300 and SGX-2.

As if NAMM weren't enough all on its own - there's Buchla & Friends on Sunday, January 24.

Buchla & Friends is January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here. With a pre-party on Thursday, afterparty on Saturday, and two days of exploring all the greatest gear, Buchla & Friends is an essential start to the new year.

They're gathering over 90 synth makers in one awesome Downtown Los Angeles location so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual, modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike.

Register on eventbrite: https://bnf26.eventbrite.com

NAMMSALE!

We're celebrating NAMM with a sale - up to 15% off everything in the shop!

Vintage PAiA 4700 Series Modular Analog Synthesizer with Keyboard

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

via this eBay listing

"Vintage PAiA 4700 Series Modular Analog Synthesizer with Keyboard – Needs Repair

Offered here is a PAiA 4700 Series Modular Synthesizer, produced between the early 1970s and early 1980s. This system is being sold as-is and will require service to be fully operational.

Functional Status

VCO 1: Powered and producing signal. Can be patched through the filter and mixer and triggered via the keyboard.

VCO 2 & VCO 3: Not producing output. Both modules are not connected to power or ground.

Sequencer (4780): Does not power on or respond. The power and ground wires are present on the bus but not connected to the sequencer module.

Filter (4730): Produces sound when triggered through the mixer.

Keyboard / Pitch Tracking: Synth triggers properly, but pitch does not track consistently across notes within the same octave and will require calibration or service.

Internal Condition

Power and ground wiring for the sequencer, VCO 2, and VCO 3 are disconnected internally.

Loose wire ends have been insulated.

Reason for the disconnections is unknown.

Included Modules

4720 VCO (x3 total)

4730 VCF

4740 Envelope Generator (x2)

4710 Balanced Modulator (x2)

4711 4/2 Mixer

4712 Reverb

4770 Watt Block (x3)

Control Oscillator

4761 Wing

4780 Sequencer

Notes

No patch cables included

Vintage condition with cosmetic wear consistent with age

Not fully functional and sold as-is for restoration, repair, or knowledgeable users

The PAiA 4700 is a historically interesting DIY-era modular synthesizer with a distinctive analog character. This example will appeal most to technicians, restorers, or modular enthusiasts comfortable with vintage electronics."

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Aion Modular Model 15 Modular Synthesizer

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

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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This Pine Tree Doesn’t Follow Time — It Shapes It (Deep Meditation Experiment)

video upload by Bio Music Vibrations

"The signals of a plant are difficult to interpret — especially when their sound is not naturally tuned to the human ear.

What you hear at first may feel raw, almost chaotic.
Not music as we usually understand it, but movement… pulses… living electricity searching for a voice.

In this experiment, I connected a pine tree to a modular synthesizer and did something unusual: instead of forcing harmony, I limited the system to just a few notes and allowed the tree to influence the tempo itself.

The result was surprising.
The BPM was not fixed.
It expanded and contracted organically — breathing rather than following a grid.
This reflects a simple but profound idea once described by Einstein:
time is not absolute.

Here, time is not dictated by a machine, but shaped by a living organism responding to the present moment.

The graph linked below shows the smoothed bioelectrical readings of the pine tree over time, revealing natural fluctuations and distinct states.
Because life is never perfectly stable.
It flows.

With the addition of subtle textures and gentle binaural beats, the sound opens a space for deep meditation, where the mind slows down enough to listen — not with the ears, but with attention.
This feels especially meaningful during the Christmas season.

Pine trees have long symbolized continuity, resilience, and life through darkness.
And yet, millions are cut down each year — used briefly, then forgotten.
This music is not a loud protest.

It is a quiet reminder.
A reminder that forests are not resources —
they are relationships.

Living systems that regulate climate, hold memory, and support all life, including ours.
As the sound unfolds, thoughts soften.
There is no past to revisit.
No future to fix.
Only this vibration.
This breath of time shaped by a tree.
Peace is not something we create.
It is something we remember.

📖 Read the full blog post with measurements and reflections here:
👉 https://biomusicvibrations.com/blogs/...

🌲 Created by Bio Music Vibrations"

Fors Introduces Junior 4-bit Wavetable Synth 【 VST + AU + CLAP 】

video upload by Fors

"Get Junior: https://fors.fm/junior

VST3 + CLAP + AUv2 for macOS, Windows & Linux

Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw and primitive tones of the original into present day.

All sounds in this video are 100% made with Junior without effects."

Junior – Walkthrough

video upload by Fors

"Junior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw and primitive tones of the original into present day.

Not only is Junior the perfect lo-bit playground but also a completely unapologetic synthesizer with a unique palette that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Perhaps it can find its way into yours too.

Based on the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy™ soundchip, Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything. From 0 to 15, there is nothing more and nothing less.

The tone generator in Junior plays back a custom wave buffer of 32 4-bit values which gets transformed by different sound shaping controls. Paired with a 7-bit LFSR noise generator, they form the perfect lo-bit palette.

Junior has four flexible modulators inspired by modulation sequencers often used in trackers (LSDj, Defmon, M8 ..) called Tables. The 16-step modulation table in Junior can be configured as an LFO, envelope, arpeggiator, MIDI input mapper and more.

While Junior simulates the Game Boy™ sound, it's not a strict emulation by design. It expands upon the original capabilities with a modern feature-set and control while staying true to the original. The balance between accuracy and fun is just right.

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This is Not Rocket Science (TiNRS) Workshop ‪@schneidersladen_berlin‬

video upload by SchneidersLaden

"On November 20, 2025, This Is Not Rocket Science (TiNRS) visited our showroom in Berlin. In this recording of the evening, Priscilla and Stijn Haring-Kuipers present their latest Eurorack modules, the legendary Fenix IV, and provide insights into their creative applications for experimental sound design.

Special attention is given to modules such as BOPP & STEVE, which beautifully demonstrate how far reverb and effects processing can be taken in a modular context. The presentation is complemented by a live performance by Serge Jansen, Priscilla, and Stijn, who use TiNRS modules in a hardware-based modular live set and demonstrate their strengths in a stage context.

Recorded at the SchneidersLaden showroom, Berlin-Neukölln."

PlantsSystem-RainTree Poly-Seq

video upload by plantssystem

"We present to you a sequence performance created using Poly-Sequencer connected to a Prophet-5.
This sound, layered with complex polyrhythms and the warm texture of analog, was recorded in one take. The Poly-Sequencer intuitive and unique step construction, combined with the rich tone of the Prophet-5, creates a tension and groove that can only be experienced live.
#raintree #polyseq #prophet5 #plantssystem #takemitsu"

ST Modular - HONEYEATER V3 (CEM3340 VCO)

video upload by ST Modular (Stefan)

"The sound examples are not intended to be musical, but merely to present the functions audio-visually.

For more information, please visit st-modular.de.

(The video mentions that the CEM3340 chips were used in the Roland Jupiter 6 and ARP Odyssey — this is not true and has been corrected in a later edit of the video.)

00:00 Intro
00:20 Features
01:52 Playing with Honeyeater #1
05:10 PWM and Dry Waveforms
06:12 Playing with Honeyeater #2
07:55 Frequency Modulation
11:19 CV PWM
11:55 Sub-Oscillators
13:02 Honeyeater & Dirty Dan"

Sid Station driven by Lightreft Monolit exploring SID textures and grit

video upload by HANJŌ

"Afternoon exploration session with 3 silver boxes, the Elektron Machinedrum handling the beat and the classic SID Station led by the Lightreft Monolit on the 2.0β firmware.

Machinedrum keeps things tight and mechanical while the SID Station focuses on texture. Bit-grit, noise edges, and shifting timbres.

Just experimenting, seeing how far the monolit can take Midi Automation over an IDM groove. #machinedrum #sidstation #idm"

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The LightReft Monolit made its first appearance on the site earlier this month in another video by HANJŌ.

The following is a playlist featuring dditional demos, followed by some pics and details further below.

Lightreft Monolit Sequencer Demos

video uploads by Sasha DZA

Playlist (in most recent order - video 7 is from one year ago):

1. Monolit Sequencer

2. Machinedrum + Monolit : Simple Setup

3. MONOLIT x DECKARD'S DREAM MK2

4. Monolit: Quick Tips for Hardware Users

In this video, we demonstrate how Monolit connects seamlessly with synths, grooveboxes, and samplers — no computer needed.
No deep menus, no distractions — just a clean interface and immediate control.

We explore different scenarios where Monolit shines: real-time MIDI control, clock generation, note and CC mapping, automation, and even gamepad integration.
Hand-built in Japan, Monolit is a minimal yet powerful tool for artists seeking intuitive, hands-on control.

Chapters:
00:00 — Intro
00:23 — Octatrack MK2 DJ setup ideas
02:42 — Scratching on Octatrack MK2
03:07 — Note-sliders / Quantisation
03:56 — Monomachine Drone
04:45 — External controller macros setup
05:08 — Double Monolit setup
05:47 — Retro game controller
06:36 — Advanced Game controller

5. Monolit Firmware 1.2.0: Unlocking New MIDI Control Features!

In this video, we dive into the new features introduced in Monolit firmware v1.2.0. From advanced MIDI routing to external slider control and dynamic button functions — Monolit just got a serious upgrade. We’re showcasing a dual-Monolit setup, where one unit controls the other, which is connected to an Elektron Monomachine.

6. Monolit × Octatrack — Live Performance Control Demo | LightReft

7. LightReft - MONOLIT v.1.0.0

00:00 - INTRODUCTION
04:36 - EDIT MENU
07:22 - CC MODE
13:12 - NOTES MODE
17:26 - LFO MODE
20:33 - MOTION MODE
23:07 - SETTINGS
24:53 - PRESET MANAGER
26:13 - MAX/MSP
30:26 - TOUCHDESIGNER
33:29 - EURORACK MODULAR
41:29 - MODEL:SAMPLES
45:02 - CONCLUSION

Welcome to the first tutorial on the MONOLIT device! In this 40+ minute video, you’ll get acquainted with the essential settings, programming, and MIDI control on MONOLIT, while exploring the device’s unique capabilities. This session covers the key aspects of working with MONOLIT, making it an ideal guide for musicians and producers who want to master its full potential.

Main topics covered:
Initial setup and connecting MONOLIT
Programming and MIDI control
Using functions and operational modes

Dive into the world of sound with this introduction to MONOLIT! Tutorial by Tim Shatny.

"MONOLIT by Light Reft

A smart, modular MIDI computer built for live performance and smooth integration with any setup. ​

Monolit is not a controller you map once to forget.
It is a playable instrument - a physical interface that lets you shape sound through motion, record gestures as automation, and turn parameters into something alive. ​

Designed for those who don’t just adjust sound, but perform it.

WHY MONOLIT?

A motion driven MIDI instrument for live sound shaping, expressive sequencing, and gestural automation.
​
8 banks with 64 controls per preset
Real-time MIDI automation and parameter morphing
Seamless DAW + hardware integration
USB, TRS-MIDI, external device support
​
Customizable, minimal, and fast.
​
MEET MONOLIT, YOUR NEW MULTIFUNCTIONAL MIDI COMPANION!
​
MONOLIT by Light Reft is a cutting-edge, multifunctional MIDI-computer that transforms your music production experience. Designed for musicians who seek precision and flexibility, MONOLIT offers seamless integration with all DAWs and hardware devices, customizable presets, and an intuitive interface for effortless control and creativity.
​
Whether you're diving into your DAW or jamming out with external hardware instruments, MONOLIT has you covered. An endless library of presets at your fingertips—each one offering 8 banks, with 8 sliders and 8 buttons per bank. That's a whole lot of control!

For each slider and button, we present a range of versatile options. You can record MIDI automation, set delay times for slider movements, send notes and LFOs, and adjust various parameters directly within the device. This flexibility ensures that you have complete control over every detail of your setup.
​
But it doesn't stop there. MONOLIT is as versatile as you are, allowing you to connect other devices like Gamepads, Keyboards, Monome Grid , or any MIDI device you fancy. This means you can take command of your entire setup, all through one sleek, powerful interface. Whether you're crafting the perfect beat, tweaking synths, or anything in between, MONOLIT is the tool that brings your musical ideas to life with ease and style.
​
Designed and assembled in Japan, MONOLIT is ready to be shipped worldwide.

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Can you build worlds just with sound?│Bastl Instruments Presents: Oliver Torr’s Artist Sample Pack

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"Dive into the sonic world of Oliver Torr —a multidisciplinary artist, composer, and sound designer working at the edges of sound, performance, and speculative technology.
In this mini-documentary, we follow Oliver while exploring his unique approach to sound design, instrument building, and world-building in audio . Every object, every space, every moment becomes material for creating new worlds and stories – if we only look through the right lenses.

Oliver created the original factory sample bank for Kastle 2 Wave Bard. He included a secret Easter-egg bank there as well (we wonder if you managed to find it there yet hehe).
And now we are proud to present Oliver’s Artist Sample Pack.

🎧 Download the Sample Pack
You don’t need to own a Wave Bard or a Citadel to explore it — everyone is welcome.
Open our Sample Loader Web App, select “Preset” → “Citadel by Oliver Torr”, generate the firmware, and load it onto your Kastle 2 or Citadel.
Sample Loader Web App link: https://apps.bastl-instruments.com/wa..."

SugarBytes Introduces Transfigure - Sonic Manipulator

video uploads by Sugar Bytes

"Transfigure is your creative partner in sound. With just a few clicks, it turns any track into a living, breathing sonic landscape full of depth, motion, and emotion. Its clean, intuitive interface makes complex processes feel effortless. Whether you’re refining details or creating entirely new textures, Transfigure gives you the freedom to shape sound your way. The central XY pad allows for simultaneous parameter control and expressive automation, perfect for performative sound design and evolving texture.

Runs on macOS & Windows (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone)"

2nd video timestamps:

00:00:00 Overview
00:09:02 The Modulators
00:32:09 The Sound Processors
01:08:58 The Effects

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ST Modular - CUERLY (3-Channel Stereo Mixer with Cue)

video upload by ST Modular (Stefan)

"The sound examples are not intended to be musical, but merely to present the functions audio-visually.

For more information, please visit st-modular.de.

00:00 Intro
00:16 Functionality
00:59 Website
01:10 Cuerly in Action!"

cuerly / 3-channel stereo mixer with cue / 6 HP

Cuerly is a compact 3-channel stereo mixer with cue functionality, allowing you to pre-listen to signals before sending them to the main mix. It’s the perfect mixer for live performances in a small Eurorack setup.

key features
3 Stereo-Channels
Level Control per Channel
Cue Buttons for Pre-Listening
Heaphone Output
Headphone Level Control
Mix to Headphone Control
Max. Gain +20dB
Wrong polarity protection

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Korg Kronos 3 Music Workstation - Advanced Tutorial with Gabriel Aldort

video upload by Kraft Music

"Great bundle deals on the Korg Kronos 3:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/ko...

Gabriel Aldort from Korg visits Kraft Music to jam on the Kronos 3, focusing on the all-new sounds added to this instrument.

Korg Kronos 3 sets the standard for music workstations, featuring nine sound engines, intuitive controls, and advanced performance features. Featuring an improved touchscreen, faster boot time than previous generations, and a refined aesthetic design, Kronos 3 delivers unmatched sound versatility, from pristine acoustic pianos to dynamic synthesizer tones, for every stage and studio.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Korg Kronos 3 music workstation bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new workstation keyboard, 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!

Gabriel Aldort from Korg visits Kraft Music to present the Kronos 3, demonstrating the new features and walking through several sound engines, set list, sequencing, and karma functions.

Korg Kronos 3 sets the standard for music workstations, featuring nine sound engines, intuitive controls, and advanced performance features. Featuring an improved touchscreen, faster boot time than previous generations, and a refined aesthetic design, Kronos 3 delivers unmatched sound versatility, from pristine acoustic pianos to dynamic synthesizer tones, for every stage and studio.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Korg Kronos 3 music workstation bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new workstation keyboard, 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!"

Solar Sound Card - ear modular

video upload by Sonic Seed

"A light-sensitive, portable sound generator that extends Ear Modular beyond Eurorack.

Its circuitry responds to ambient light, transforming sunlight, shadows, or small light sources into dynamic sonic textures.

Built for direct interaction with the environment, it invites musicians to listen with their eyes and see with their ears, shaping sound through the shifting presence of light.

Equipped with an integrated speaker and powered by a coin-cell battery, it functions as a self-contained instrument—intimate, mobile, and alive to its surroundings.

Solar Sound Card is a series of light-sensitive sound cards.

Each card reacts to variations in light, transforming brightness and shadow into shifting sound.

Every card includes a built-in speaker, and can also be connected to external speakers via an audio jack.

The audio output provides SP+ (tip) and SP– (ring) signals.

At present, there are seven types of Solar Sound Cards — each with its own character, circuitry, and way of playing.

More info: https://sonic-seed.com/products/solar..."

ARTURIA Introduces KeyStep mk2 | Step Into Your Next Idea

video upload by Arturia

Check with dealers on the right for pricing and availability.

"The KeyStep DNA, evolved. With expanded connectivity, real-time generative tools and hands-on OLED control, KeyStep mk2 refines every detail of the original - letting you shape, transform, and perform ideas faster than ever."

Tutorial | KeyStep mk2 - Overview

video upload by Arturia

"Join Brendan for an introductory tour of KeyStep mk2. Discover its core features from advanced sequencing and generative sound creation to OLED control and deep CV/MIDI/USB-C connectivity - a centrepiece for hybrid setups and keeping your ideas evolving.

_CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:54 Front Panel
01:51 Sequencer
03:50 Sequencer & Mutate
06:04 Scale Mode
06:22 Chord Mode
06:57 Arpeggiator
10:11 Extra Features & Back Panel"

User videos:



Playlist:

1. Talking New Keystep MK2 with Arturia’s Product Manager | Generative Arp, Mutate & Sequencer Upgrades - Noisegate
2. Arturia KEYSTEP MK2 // It's not an update, it’s a new composition workflow // v2 Review, tutorial - loopop
3. Arturia KeyStep Mk2 Review - Did they ruin it? - Molten Music Technology
4. Is this cheating? Arturia Keystep MKII // Generate and Mutate at will!! - Starsky Carr

_Step into your next idea

The original KeyStep became a modern classic by giving musicians a simple, reliable way to bridge modular, hardware, and software instruments.

With KeyStep mk2, that formula has evolved in every way that makes sense - becoming more creative, more connected, and more immediate than ever. It introduces Mutate and generative tools, a bright OLED display, and a redesigned sequencer and arpeggiator that make idea generation effortless. KeyStep mk2 is priced at $139 in the USA and 129 € (or $129) in other regions.

_What’s new with KeyStep mk2

Patch into modular, trigger drum machines, and control synths from past and present. With USB-C reliability, DIN MIDI I/O, assignable CV outs, and pedal support, KeyStep mk2 is ready to command any setup - live, in the studio, or on the move.

More creative idea generation

Mutate, Spice/Dice, and real-time transforms for instant variation.

Hardware-first control

OLED display + clickable encoder reduces reliance on MIDI Control Center.

Better connectivity

USB-C, power switch, and an extra CV out (Mod 2) alongside MIDI DIN, Sync I/O, and pedal input.

Upgraded sequencer

8× more memories, unquantized recording, Bend & Mod automation, Undo, step edit, pattern chaining.

Smarter arpeggiator

Classic Arpeggios, Arp Reset to turn arps into phrases, Generative "Arp Pattern" mode provides all sorts of fresh melodies, basslines, chords, using the keys that are pressed.

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Roland SH-3

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via this Reverb listing

"A special early synth from Roland in overall great functional condition, with two exceptions note below. Cosmetically the control panel and keyboard area are in nice shape, but the case is pretty beat up, with bad latches, missing metal piping on one side, bent piping on the other side, and a missing power cord door. According to the previous owner, this unit actually went out on tour with a pop band in the 70's, and it shows. As you probably know, the SH-3 gave way to the more common SH-3A, with the most noticeable change being the switch from the SH-3's diode ladder filter to the the SH-3A's transistor ladder filter.

I've thoroughly tested all functions, pots, sliders, and jacks and here are the two functional issues I've observed:

The output and headphone jacks are scratchy and presumably need to be cleaned. It's easy to get an output cable or headphones seated and working, however you may have to twist the plugs in the jacks or reinsert them to get a good contact.
There is some bleed-through from the square/sine LFO that's present in the audio path, most noticeable at quieter volumes or at higher registers. It's not difficult to set up a sound where the bleed-through is either not noticeable or barely noticeable, particularly with everything running loud and with lower waveforms engaged. I have access to another SH-3 that has the same problem (but worse), so I suspect this may be a problem that Roland engineered out of later the SH-3A circuitry, but I can't be sure. Regardless, this is something you may want to attend to at some point should you find it bothersome.
In addition, the 8' "chorus" setting on this and the other SH-3 I've played is noticeably more intense than the SH-3A's I've played, so I suspect this is another feature that Roland tweaked when shifting to the SH-3A circuits.

I recently put $730 into having the synth partially serviced by a noted synth tech, which included:

Fixing an issue whereby the waveform sliders were interacting with each other and significant bleed-through of some waveforms was present.
Cleaning the keyboard and eliminating some squirrely notes and double triggering that had been present.
Replacing some capacitors.
Better securing base of the power cable.
Cleaning a scratchy sider.
So in selling this I'm mostly trying to break-even on those repairs, plus make a little to cover Reverb's fees."

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