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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Bastl Introduces CITADEL Alchemist Eurorack Module


video upload by Bastl Instruments

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

Playlist:

1. CITADEL ALCHEMIST & Kastle 2+Citadel DIY Kits & more NEWS from Bastl!
We built a fantasy world of magical music machines with the FX Wizard multi-effect, the Wave Bard sample player and the Alchemist synth that live in battery powered Kastle 2 format and the Citadel eurorack version. We are excited to not only announce the late arrival of the Citadel Alchemist Eurorack module to the party, but to let everyone know that all the instruments are now available as DIY kits and that we are partially open-sourcing it so the world we started could be expanded by many others."
2. Bastl CITADEL Alchemist - All Synth Modes preview
"A complete preview of Alchemist's Synth Modes with a quick preview of the Dual FX and a small jam."

Chapters:
00:00 Filter
00:44 FM
01:32 Supersaw
02:25 Hypersine
03:24 GlitchNoise
03:41 Dual FX
04:27 Small Jam and patching
3. Hello Alchemist ! Bastl Citadel synth engine rave to experimental - Stazma and Bastl Instruments
Alchemist is now EURORACK... into the CITADEL!!!!!
So here we go checking out how this synth engine will play out with his other citadel friend the Wave Bard in breakbeat torture mode.
Also a cool oportunity to play around the Diktaat from Mzourack to trigger both units in a performative way.



Citadel Alchemist is a patchable hybrid-synthesis based eurorack module that empowers you in discovering melodies and even harmonies despite being monophonic.
Patch programmable sequencing via the control signals into the two PITCH MOD inputs opens up a world of melodic inspiration beyond classic arpeggios while staying in your preferred SCALE.

5 synthesis modes
The Alchemist has a carefully tuned wide timbral range spanning across 5 synthesis modes (FILTER, FM, HYPERSINE, SUPERSAW and GLITCHNOISE) accessed by main TIMBRE sweep that is refined by the RATIO control.

The ENV macro knob affects different parts of the synth and sequencing engine to maximize musicality and it even lets you continually morph between the synthesis modes and access truly unique sounds.
The timbral palette is further extended by the dual FX section which offers either a wide delay that will smear the arpeggios into echoed harmonies or a chorus-flanger-distortion-combfilter macro custom tuned for each synth mode.
You can also access gliding rubber textures with the PITCH SLIDE macro that applies pitch envelope and portamento.
You can customize its rhythms and scales with the web-based editor.
Modulate anything
All main parameters can be modulated and tightly sequenced by the surprisingly powerful CV and GATE pattern generator. Create groovy off-grid beats using the built-in LFO, which can be synced, reset, or left to run freely.

Leviasynth Synthesis tips Wave transforming


video upload by Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"Fluxwithit is back finally and starting with the release of Leviasynth! a new 16 voice 8 oscillator digital / analog hybrid synth from ASM. Ashun Sound Machines has been hard at work for years on this synth and I am so proud to have been a part of this project. To give back to the community I am doing my part in creating a bunch of quirky tips and deep dives into what makes this synth so unique.

So join me while I share some tips and be sure to check out Fluxwithit.com as I intend to be uploading a lot of new content very soon! also if you would like to support my channel, be sure to visit Shop.Fluxwithit.com where I have both free and paid sound packs , presets, samples, and all sorts of goodies.

0:00 bumper
0:06 intro sound
0:53 intro
1:14 Init patch
3:00 Start Designing
5:49 Wave Transforming
10:20 Stereo panning
13:12 it all comes together"

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Diverse moods of Leviasynth / by Jexus.


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

"In 2025 Ashun Sound Machines contacted me and asked if I would like to create a set of unique presets for their upcoming synth. No details were disclosed about the instrument but, as you can imagine, I was curious. I agreed and several weeks later a monster 8-oscillator synth arrived at my doorstep. Today all of you can see it and hear it in action - the LEVIASYNTH is ready! Here's a quick video with some factory presets I created on the new Leviasynth. In this demo I kept the internal reverb low and did a fair amount of tweaking to give you a better idea of the timbre / behavior of the synth.
cheers;
Jexus / sounds-for-synths.com"

See the ASM label below for more.

ASM Leviasynth | Sounds and Key Features | Synth Universe


video upload by Synth Universe

"A musical exploration of Leviasynth, Ashun Sound Machines’ successor to the Hydrasynth. Leviasynth is an 8 oscillator algorithmic synthesizer with analog and digital filters and five types of synthesis.

All the sounds featured in this video were created by me and are included in the Leviasynth factory presets (except Synfluctuate and PD keys which may be released by ASM as part of future banks). If you own or try out a Leviasynth, you can browse patches by sound designer and select Synth Universe to find all my sounds. Here I have often emphasized sounds that make use of the analog filter, showing the ability of Leviasynth to emulate analog synths, as this is one of the first things I want to know when assessing a hybrid synth. I also feature patches that highlight the other types of synthesis including FM and phase distortion.

This is a deep and powerful ‘monster’ of a synth and so far I have really only scratched the surface of its capabilities. There are too many features to list here so go to Ashun Sound Machines website to find out more.

Disclaimer: ASM sent me a pre-production unit for the purposes of sound design, but otherwise they had no input into the making of this video or the opinions expressed within.

No external enhancement or processing was applied to the sounds in this video: you are hearing them as output directly from the synth.

Note: Leviasynth does have a powerful arpeggiator and sequencer, but as they were still being finalized during the time I created these patches they are not featured in this video."

Monday, January 19, 2026

ASM Ashun Sound Machines Introduces the LEVIASYNTH


video uploads by ASM Ashun Sound Machines

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Playlist:

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

And an overview by loopop:

ASM LEVIASYNTH Review // Keyboard vs Desktop vs Hydrasynth

video upload by loopop

Details:


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

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

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

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

LEVIASYNTH KEYBOARD FEATURES

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

Saturday, January 17, 2026

New ASM LEVIASYNTH Keyboard & Desktop Synths Incoming?



This one is in via an anonymous reader.

Some text from the screen grab left:

"ASHUN SOUND MACHINES LEVIASYNTH DESKTOP

From the depths of the sonic seas a new monster rears its head: Leviasynth®.

Leviasynth® is a 16-voice, 8-oscillator algorithmic synthesizer with analog filters.

From the beginning ASM has strived to create synthesizers that challenge the status quo.

Leviasynth® continues this tradition, elevating both studio and stage with a solid steel chassis, enhanced Polytouch® polyphonic aftertouch pads, and an all-new hybrid digital / analog synthesis engine. Leviasynth is an unflinching masterpiece of sonic potential. The 8 oscillators, 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, 18 digital filter modes, and 4-pole analog low pass filters inspire creativity and live performances.

Flexibility abounds, with two layers of synthesis that can be stacked or split, the ability to pair voices into binaural stereo mode with independent modulation of carrier and modulator signals, as well as various voice allocation modes..."

Not the best pics below, but there you have it.

Update: announcement post here



Sunday, January 11, 2026

Behold the CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974)


video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
..................
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Organ Section with Vibrato controls
01:47 String Machine Section
02:16 Brass Section w Filter Controls
02:47 Musical Interlude
04:51 Left Hand Chords
05:57 Left and Right hand
07:12 Musical Interlude 2
08:31 Outro

CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974) Castelfidardo

This is an accordion string machine with organ section, a brass synth section with filter controls, trigger-able analog drum sounds and chord and piano presets on a Stradella button board.
Crumar made a few different models of this type of instrument but this is the very first.
Unicorn rarity is the order of the day regarding the control key- and button board - the serial number 3 of allegedly 10 units ever put in production.

Crumar had just started producing keyboards after mainly producing accordions, and around this time they launched the three COMPAC models that definitely inspired the sections of the Cordatron: Compac Strings, Compac Brass and Compac Piano.

Most of the CRUMAR CORDATRON specifications are in the video as text already so please watch the video and read the text - but a quick roundup would look like this :

The instrument consists of mainly two separate units connected by a huge, hardwired 3-piece connector : the main sound generator unit with power supply, audio outputs, tuning and volume pedal, as well as the control unit - basically a butterflied accordion with a Stradella button board for the left hand and a regular keyboard for the right hand.

All the sounds are analog and are generated by the very first generation of divide down technology - no eproms or other intruders of vulgar modernity is on hand.
The sound generator weighs 23 kilos and is literally crammed with sandwiched layers of massive circuit boards of transistors and capacitors.

If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website : a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines: https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"

Friday, January 09, 2026

Rise Me 🌅 (Arturia Minifreak // Roland J6 Chord Synth + H90 with new granular effect // TR6S)


video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Happy New Year my friends! 🎹🔊
May 2026 bring you endless jams, wild synth waves, and machines that push the limits of what's possible. Thanks for jamming with me—here's to more electronic adventures ahead!

For this first jam of 2026, after having used the Arturia Minifreak as only instrument in my 2 last videos, I wanted to try it with a couple of other instruments. In this jam, only the DRUMS (TR-6S) have been sequenced, I'm playing the BASS (Minifreak) and CHORDS (J-6) in real-time 😉

The jam starts with me triggering some CHORDS on the J-6 and adding the cool new granular effect (Grainmod) from the Eventide H90 pedal.
I then fade in the DRUMS and finally play the BASS in real-time.
I'm using the AUTO FILL feature of the TR-6S so that there's a break at the end of each 8-measure.

** Hardware used **

// 🥁 DRUMS:
Roland TR-6S (Digital Rhythm Performer)


// 🎸 BASS:
Arturia Minifreak (polyphonic hybrid keyboard with dual digital sound engines and analog filters)

// 🎹 PADS:
Roland J-6 (Chord sequencer with the tones of the renowned JUNO-60 synth)"

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Sounds Like the 80s and 90s (In the Best Way) // Waldorf Protein


video upload by Starsky Carr

"Discover the gritty soul of classic wavetable synthesis in this in-depth review and sound demo of the Waldorf Protein. Drawing direct lineage from the legendary PPG and *Waldorf Microwave*, the Protein combines authentic 8-bit, 128-sample wavetables with a modern, streamlined workflow — delivering that unmistakable lo-fi digital bite without the complexity of vintage machines.

In this video, I explore how the Protein’s 8-voice / 4-part multitimbral engine lets a single patch handle basslines, arpeggios, leads and textures simultaneously. You’ll hear how the stepped wavetable movement, classic aliasing artefacts and digital filters create tones that newer, smoother wavetable synths simply can’t replicate.

I also break down:
• How classic PPG-style wavetables actually work
• Why 8-bit waves sound so alive and musical
• Digital filters, drive modes & modulation
• Multitimbral layering for complete tracks
• Why this isn’t a Microwave clone — but something new

Whether you’re into *90s trance, industrial, ambient, IDM, synthwave, techno, or just love characterful digital hardware*, the Waldorf Protein offers a uniquely inspiring take on modern wavetable synthesis."

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

KIVIAK WoFi - "Fierceful Sequential Machines"


video upload by Alba Ecstasy

"Hi! The team from KIVIAK Instruments sent me the WoFi right before the Christmas.
And since then, there hasn't been a day that I haven't played the WoFi!

I’m not mastering it at it’s very best, yet! - but this sampler has a HUGE POTENTIAL!

From the very first day I sampled my voice, my kids' singing, my synths, ambiental noises and anything you can think of!

Diving into the samples with the Waveform Viewer, using the Touch Stripe or the Texturer’s buttons, to create new interesting sounds and modulate them with the LFO, to obtain either an industrial, harsh sounds or a sound with vintage lo-fi vibe.

Here’s a sample from my Sequential PRO 3, using it to create a Berlin School sequence on my own style with a vintage vibe, and playing over it - by using the SOLO function - a plucky/organ lead, both the sequence and the lead using the same sample.

I’m passing through the sampling MACHINES and the Playback Modes and tweaking some functions.

I added some delay and reverb, and during the playing (made in post processing) I’m bypassing them for a raw sound."

More to come, next days!

Questions?! Please ask!

❤️AE

0:00 Allez-y!
0:30 Playback Modes
0:50 Machines
1:30 Ext. Delay & Reverb
1:40 SOLO function
3:15 Texturer
4:40 RAW
5:40 Back to ext. effects
6:30 Messing with the Playback Modes and the Machines
8:20 À Bientôt!"

Monday, January 05, 2026

Roland MKS-100 | The first Roland sampler module (and very few knows about it)


video upload by Espen Kraft

"The Roland MKS-100 from 1986. The Module version of the S-10 with a few minor differences, among them the Midi Mono mode. Sampling time and memory is the same on the S-10, MKS-100 and S-220 (the third and last sampling module in this early series)
Four memory slots (ABCD) with a total sampling time of 4,4 seconds at 30Khz. (8,8 sec @ 15Khz). The S-10, MKS-100 and S-220 all used the Quick Disk (QD) system to load and save sounds.

Check out my Roland S-10, MKS-100,S-220 sample library here: • Roland S-10 Sample Pack | Download now! [video below]

Big thanks to Anders Enger Jensen for lending me the MKS-100 for this video.

Some references say the MKS-100 is from 1987, but Roland made these in 1986 through to the end of the 80s."

Roland S-10 Sample Pack | Download now!
video upload by Espen Kraft

"A brand new sample pack for the Roland S-10, MKS-100 and S-220.
51 different samples taken from my vintage collection of synths and drum machines.
These are QD image files so you have to have a QD floppy emulator installed in your S-10 to use these.
Price is $15USD or €15Euros if you prefer that currency. Send me an email if you're interested. I only sell these through email. You'll find my email in the "about" here on my channel.
All the sounds heard in the demo video are coming from this pack. External reverb is on some of the samples in the video.

I think the Roland 12-bit S-samplers from the 80s has a special sound to them. If you have a S-10/MKS-100/S-220 and you just want some new cool sounds for it then this pack might be for you. These sounds can not be found anywhere else. They're all made by me one way or the other."

Friday, December 26, 2025

the drum machine EVERYONE forgot (this hits!)


video upload by Tonepusher

"🔊Sounds, Presets & Templates🔊
Presets & Samples►https://www.tonepusher.com/
Patreon(synth presets,templates,store discounts)► / tonepusher

the drum machine EVERYONE forgot (this hits!)

Today we’re diving into the underrated hidden gem that is the AKAI XR10. If you’re chasing the sound of Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, Ministry, Throbbing Gristle, or KMFDM, this one’s for you. I’m putting the XR10 to the test to see if it can still deliver that industrial sound. It’s a drum machine most people have forgotten about, but honestly, it should be used way more!

Chapters:
0:00 - One of the Most Overlooked Drum Machines
0:10 - First Encounter with the AKAI XR10
0:40 - Inside the XR10
3:53 - Sampling the XR10
5:47 - Bringing the XR10 Back to Life"

Monday, December 22, 2025

ERICA SYNTHS HEXDRUMS 09 // LØSTLVLS


video upload by LØSTLVLS

"A slightly dirtier HexDrums workout today, this time with the Master drive gain all the way down but at 100% for a slight definition boost. I think this is my favourite setting. Definitely makes things sound hairier without going into mangled territory.

Apologies for when my head gets in the way of the camera - will attempt to stay further back in the future. :)

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/"

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

c.1971 CRB Elettronica Tanzanite (aka. Diamond) Synthesiser Organ

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by riffers

See another model here.



via this Reverb listing

"Serial Nº 21196

Italian-made CRB “Diamond” Cavendish Combo 30 in remarkable condition for its age. Classic combo-organ tones plus a built-in “mini-band” (bass + drums) make it a fun, self-contained writing and performance machine. Built in Ancona under CRB’s Diamond/Cavendish line.

Organ section: Flutes, Clarinets, Reeds, Strings

Presets: Piano, Spinet, Harpsichord

Effects: Sustain and Vibrato (both sound great)

Mini-band (auto-accompaniment)

Drum patterns: Waltz, March, Tango, Bossa Nova, Samba, Slow Rock, Boogie, Disco — all with variable tempo/volume; very much in the vein of early CR-series drum machines.

Bass accompaniment with automatic chords, Free 1-Finger, Memory, and chord quality switching (Major default; Minor/7th via yellow/green buttons).

External output, headphone out
Expression pedal input
Built-in speaker that’s quaint yet surprisingly punchy
UK mains power - we can include a step-up/step-down transformer on request so you can use it in your country without modification, just ask for details."

Sunday, December 14, 2025

DeftAudio Introduces Korg DDD-1 / DDD-5 Programmable PCM Card


video upload by DeftAudio



"The ultimate modern upgrade for your vintage Korg drum machines Bring new life, flexibility, and creative range to your Korg DDD-1, DDD-5, and DRM with the Deftaudio PCM Custom Card, a fully programmable, multi-bank PCM expansion designed for musicians, sound designers, and vintage gear enthusiasts.

Github:
https://github.com/Deftaudio/DDD1_DDD...

Store:
https://deftaudio.com/store/tproduct/...

8 Banks of Instantly Switchable Sounds
The card stores up to 8 PCM banks in non-volatile memory, each selectable via the front-mounted DIP switch panel for fast hands-on switching during sessions or performance.
Each bank provides up to 8 sound slots with roughly 1.5 seconds of shared sample time, ideal for drum hits, percussive textures, stabs, and short FX.

Seamless Integration with Korg DDD-1/DDD-5 OS
All sound names are properly recognized and displayed on the DDD-1/5 screen, making this user-friendly PCM upgrade available.

USB-C Programmable
Load your own samples using the built-in USB-C interface.
Windows companion scripts are included for fully automated import; macOS and Linux users can run them via Parallels, VirtualBox, Wine, or similar environments.
Supports standard WAV files with no special requirements. Sounds are automatically trimmed, resampled, mono converted to maximize utilization of internal memory.

Visual Feedback While You Work
A perimeter LED indicator provides clear visual activity cues while accessing or programming the card, it adds a vintage gear aesthetics.

Open Source & Fully Hackable
Based on PicoROM open-source project, the Deftaudio PCM Custom Card is highly modifiable for developers and power users who want to customize behavior, storage layouts, or even firmware.
PCM conversion scripts are highly modifiable and tweakable. Based on previous work of R-Massive and shared back with a community.
Fully Github documented, DIY community is welcomed."

Friday, December 12, 2025

Ambient Session by SRVND with Elastic OSC & Teenage Engineering OP-1


video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Audiovisual artist / PureData expert Servando Barreiro / SRVND is playing with some of the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the OP-1. These presets are available in the current Elastic OSC 1.2 update!

Technical hint: OP-1 is sending Midi to Elastic OSC"

Another Machines is rocking Elastic OSC with a Digitakt for drums

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"High-energy techno producer Another Machines is showcasing the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the Elektron Digitakt.
These presets are part of the newly released 1.2 update.

Technical hint: Digitakt is sending Midi to Elastic OSC and receiving audio from the iPad - no extra sound card (for the iPad) needed - cool 😎."

Wednesday, December 03, 2025

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.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Meet the Wizard : Inside Italys First Consumer Synthesizer


video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
..................
00:00 intro
00:30 description
01:00 footages
02:18 filter section
03:22 musical interlude
05:21 lfo section
06:45 outro

Here it is, we can hardly believe it but it's finally happened!

We found a STEELPHON MAGO - well, actually we found two - this was Italys first consumer synthesizer - in a sense that it was manufactured in a factory to be sold to consumers rather than invented at home by an enthusiast or sold as an oscillator assembly kit.

Made in Turin in the modest production run of about 50 way back in 1971, this is a small but extremely powerful monophonic single oscillator synth.

This unit is currently for sale - contact us for info and price via the website linked below.

Most of the technical specifications are featured in the video already as text - but a quick introduction and recap would go something like this:

This is the predecessor to the Steelphon S900 but a single oscillator monophonic synth with a bit different sound : organic, raw and expressive.
The snappy envelopes in combination with the Moog ladder filter makes it an amazing sound effect maker but it as well produces great bass lines and delicate leads.

6 footages with individual Saw or Square Wave for each footage
Moog ladder filter
LFO section with filter or oscillator routing
ADSR controls
Glide

If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you should check out our website which is basically an encyclopedia of them : https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"

Friday, November 28, 2025

This Analog Synth Will Blow Your Mind – Introducing the Behringer BDS-3!


video upload by Behringer

It looks like the SDS-3 is now the BDS-3?

"Discover the Behringer BDS-3, the analog synth that rewrites the rules of drum machines!
With powerful sounds and full control, the BDS-3 is perfect for those looking for intense vibes, crushing bass, and unique percussion. It’s the synth you didn’t think you could have, but one that will make you fall in love with every beat.

From the raw energy of analog drums to more experimental sounds, the BDS-3 delivers everything you need to create unforgettable music, whether live or in the studio.

Watch this video for an engaging performance and see how the Behringer BDS-3 can transform your sound!"

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Sequential DrumTraks 12-Voice Drum Machine SN 1103

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"One of the earliest MIDI capable drum machines, the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks is punchy, unique, and will integrate effortlessly into a contemporary studio. The sound of this thing is fantastic, with 13 8-bit sample based drum sounds and a powerful pattern sequencer. This drum machine is fully tested and in great working condition. Serial No. 1103"

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