The Usual Suspects Reveals Blue Giant - Emulation of the Novation Supernova II

video upload by Numero Uno

"Blue Giant is a bit accurate emulation of the Novation Supernova II

Running 4 instances in this project, performance mode, each instance running 9 DSPs, 8x DSP56362 and 1x DSP56303

It is 8 part multitimbral, offers 4 stereo outputs and has 24 voices, expandable to 48"

See The Usual Suspects label below for additional emulations by them. These essentially run the same code/OS as the original hardware, ported featuring a software UI.

ROOM 541 (Elektron Monomachine, MachineDrum, BOSS CE1)

video upload by Acid Gray

"Finally back after the summer break with a new IDM take on the classic Elektron silver machines.

In addition used the BOSS CE1 for thickening the pads.
Live recorded in a single take on 1010 BlueBox. Reverb added here.

(I messed up the positioning of my second cam - so less angle changes than usual ;-))"

Donner B1 | ACID & Trance V1 - new Patterns soundbank

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Patterns: https://natlifesounds.com/product/don...

Buy Donner B1:

Let's welcome to the first 3rd party Donner Essential B1 library - ACID & Trance V1 patterns.

With these new patterns, your Donner B1 will sound completely new. In the video demonstration, I showed how beautifully it can be combined with guitar pedals, preamps, and other effects to achieve the most pleasing sound. And of course, as usual, in my acid libraries I focused on Acid and Trance.

The soundbank contains 32 Donner B1 Patterns.

Each pattern was created from scratch and carefully crafted to perfection.

Installation instruction is included."

The Reverb More 80s than...

video upload by Keith Crosley

"Liminal Space 2 is now available for macOS... And now it does my favorite 80s reverb tropes: Gates, nonlinear decays, and deep modulations. So grab your Easy Panel and get ready for an algorithms-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!

Get Liminal Space 2:

Full version just $10: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/liminal-...

FREE demo: https://www.wavetables.lol/l/liminal-...

The usual Links, Chapters, and Other ephemera coming soon. Since you're here early, please like, comment, and do light your torch for the new moon on Monday to appease the algorithm. Thanks and I love you."

Sounds from the Studio #electronicmusic

video upload by HanzVolt

"No AI was used in the making of this video.."

Oberheim Xpander and Nord 2x Emulator ( Nodal Red 2x ) #electronicmusic

video upload by HanzVolt

"messin around in the studio as usual..."

10 Amazing Skins for JE-8086 You Need to See

video upload by Autodafe

Kind of interesting to think what the original JP-8080 might have looked like.

"Here are 10 of my favorite skins for JE-8086, the free Roland JP-8000/JP-8080 inspired synth by The Usual Suspects.

🎨 JE-8086 Skin Repository:
/ discord

A quick 90-second showcase of some of the coolest interfaces available for JE-8086 — from classic hardware-inspired looks to completely different designs.

🎵 The background track was made entirely with 4 instances of JE-8086 — no other synths used.

Which skin is your favorite?

#JE8086 #JP8000 #JP8080 #Synthesizer #VST"

Erica Synths Hexdrums tutorial - Part 1: Essentials

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Erica Synths Hexdrums drum machine is easy to use. That's the usual wisdom, and it's true. If you already know the basics of drum machines then you can get started in seconds. Yet there are still around 20 performance functions to master and some crucial configuration options. The way accents work, for example, is not as obvious as it seems, just check 17:39

So this is a video manual to all the essential sequencer operations. It contains absolutely nothing about programming sounds. Part 2 will cover all the remaining function such as live performance options, samples and song mode.

Apologies in advance for the somewhat fuzzy appearance of the display characters - in reality of course they are crisp :/ At least the front panel text is sharp.

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

0:00 Intro
0:40 Specs
1:00 Make sounds
2:00 Accents
3:20 Patterns & banks

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Poly Rave 👾 (Waldorf PROTEIN // Roland TR-6S // JU-06A // Moog DFAM // Squarp HAPAX)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"This time, I'm introducing a new instrument to the setup: the Waldorf Protein, used here for the CHORDS 🎹

The rest of the setup is made of a Roland JU-06A for the BASS, a Roland TR-6S for the DRUMS (no samples used, only ACB analog behavior engine with mainly the TR-808 model) and, for some additional percussion, the only analog instrument in the setup: the good Moog DFAM 🤩

Everything is sequenced by the Squarp Hapax, with quite a few things happening behind the scenes as usual.
MIDI LFOs are used to modulate some parameters of the TR-6S, while automation takes care of changing parameters on the JU-06A during the performance.

This time I also decided to use the Hapax's physical MIDI ports rather than relying on USB MIDI:
MIDI A : Roland TR-6S
MIDI B : Roland JU-06A
MIDI D (TRS) : Waldorf PROTEIN

And then there's the DFAM... which, as usual, refuses to speak MIDI. 😄
Since the DFAM doesn't have a MIDI input, I sent very short Gate pulses from the Hapax (Track 11) to simulate an audio clock, allowing its internal sequencer to advance in sync with the rest of the setup.

So, quite a lot going on behind what hopefully sounds like a relatively simple piece of music!

Another little experiment in making several machines behave together without making the whole thing look like a NASA control room 😄

As always, the performance itself was recorded in a single take. I do the mixing and mastering afterwards in Ableton Live."

JADE Is Here! | First Look at the Roland JD-990 Emulator

video upload by Autodafe

"Today I'm taking a first look at JADE, the brand-new Roland JD-990 software emulator developed by The Usual Suspects.

In this video I'll give you a quick overview of the project, explain how to get access to the current alpha, and let you hear a few sounds from this amazing emulation.

If you enjoy vintage Roland synthesizers, this is definitely a project worth following!

The Usual Suspects
https://theusualsuspects.io/

Donate to get access to the Alpha on Discord:
/ discord"

Roland JD-990 Lives Again! | JADE Demo Songs (No Talking)

video upload by Autodafe

TeknoBaby | Pulse In My Hand | Vocal Progressive House | Korg Opsix | Hydrasynth | Moog Sub37 |

video upload by TeknoBaby

"My singing is poor at best and am actually a man so have used Ace Studio to generate some cool Female vocals. Still not had much time with the Opsix so it is just doing a simple bass. Hydrasynth doing house chords as usual and Sub37 doing what it does best."

HWJ WC - No FX

video upload by SynthAddict

"OP-Z
I tried to find perc samples that had no obvious FX, but no additional FX were added to any samples or synths in this performance.
Pretty dry, but that was the challenge. :-)

As it was a simple challenge, I finally had time to make something again after being too busy for my usual HWJ output for many weeks."

Ethereal ambient calm | live looping with the Stylosette Keys

video upload by vekoni and Stylophone

"Relax with this soothing, calming ambient track. Live performed simple looping with the almighty Loopy Pro and a bunch of beautiful effects.

Disclaimer: Stylophone sent this product free of charge; I wasn’t paid, and they had no input on the content.

I loved the Stylosette immediately after trying it. It looks like a toy, but the sound is fantastic, and the octave shift and adjustable vibrato makes it more capable than I thought it would be (I didn't even try the built in delay this time, but it also sounds great and can do self-oscillating madness as well).

Most people use the Stylosette through fruits, and other food like sushi and cheese (genius haha), which I might try next time, but I only wanted something simple and conductive for the octave key to play the high-pitched melody after the base loops were layered... so I used a Japanese knife. Mostly because it looks great and sits stable on the table (cutting edge idea...).

Now the usual geeky stuff:

Signal chain:
→ Stylophone Stylosette Keys through a TRS to RCA cable and a stereo to mono adapter
→ IK Multimedia iRig USB
→ iPhone with Loopy Pro as host

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Roland JP-8000: The Trance Machine

video upload by Alex Ball

"A look at the famous Roland JP-8000 from 1996 along with its prototype.

0:00 Intro
1:17 History
4:18 Demo 1:
5:22 What is the JP-8000?
11:13 Demo 2:
12:22 The Story of the Prototype
15:59 Demo 3:
17:05 The Usual Suspects
18:48 Patron Outro Jam

With thanks to my Patrons, Roland, Andy Boucher, Mark Lawrence, Stéphane Pigeon, The Usual Suspects and other legends who know who they are!"

Hotone Freqlux + Synthesizer Demo

video upload by HotoneAudio

"What happens when Freqlux leaves the guitar rig?

This demo takes Freqlux into a synth-based setup, using its tri-pitch engine to create movement, harmony, and new layers of sound beyond the usual pedalboard world.
NeonGlow was never made for one instrument.
It was made for ideas."



Pitch shifting, reimagined.

Freqlux is not just another pitch pedal. It is a creative engine built for players who hear more than one idea at a time. With three fully independent pitch voices and deep real-time control, Freqlux turns complex harmony concepts into playable reality.

Three Voices. Unlimited Directions.

At the core of Freqlux are three completely independent pitch engines. Each voice can run a different mode, interval, and behavior. Unlike traditional mono or standard poly pitch pedals, Freqlux lets you stack, blend, and sculpt three pitch ideas at once.

Each voice can be assigned to one of the following modes:

Poly Mode

Flawless polyphonic pitch shifting that preserves chord structure and articulation. Big chords stay intact. Fast passages stay clean.

Key Mode

Set a key and scale, and Freqlux generates musically intelligent harmonies that move with you. Classic harmony tones with modern precision.

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7/1/26 Roland TR-909 & RE-201 + ElectroComp EML 400/401 + SDS1 + Dukane 2a76 + MIDIVERB 2 + CXM 1978

video upload by Cfpp0

"This video is shot at a more revealing angle than usual, to document the setup before we change it. When we added an EML 400/401 to our EML 200, we made custom shelves to line the three panels up on a table. But we got a great deal on a second EML 200 during the pandemic, so that got installed on a metal shelf over the first EML 200. The studio kept growing over the years, with lots of revisions on how it is all arranged, but the EML 400/401 hasn’t moved an inch. I never liked this hockey stick configuration and have always felt the EML 400/401 is a bit underutilized. This summer we’ve decided to move the 400 above the 401, creating a big EML block, so that the 400 is closer to the 200s, to the Buchla system, and so it’s easier to reach everything at once.

Anyways, the point of this patch was to use V1 on the right set of stages to reset the left set of stages. It’s a fun trick because you can control when and how often you want to reset the sequence using the sliders. The TR-909 is externally clocked by ALM Pamela’s New Workout at 130bpm. The kick and rim shot are saturated by the Dukane 2a76. The snare sound is the Simmons SDS1, triggered by the rim shot trigger output on the 909. The EML 401 filter is in high pass mode. At 0:43 I drop the kick, unmute the clap and hats, and turn off the voltage control of the envelope, which makes it sound like a goose. At 1:13 I change the TR-909 pattern and switch the routing of the lower voltages on the 400, from V4 to V3 and from V3 to V4."

TORSO S4 and VONGON REPLAY. Lovely combo.

video upload by keinseier

"The beauty of having access to different devices is they inspire different things. You can't rely on muscle memory and your usual chops.
(If you leave you one device long enough, the same thing happens :) )
Btw, the little jitter on the Replay is by modulating the filter with an LFO with sample and hold."

Novation X-Station 61 Quick Demo

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by Seventy Three Records Music Store

via this eBay listing

"Novation X Station 61 Synth in good condition. Check out the video attached of this actual X Station.

This synth in my opinion, was one of novations strongest synth engines of the 2000s. Great pads, basses, leads, arpeggiated synths and so much more. Great sound! It works good, but has wear from being used over the years. Lots of scuffs, scratches, faders are a little stiff but still work good. I am pricing this well lower than usual. All said, it still works good and delivers some wicked sounds!"

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How EXTREME can the PWM MANTIS sound?

video upload by Tonepusher

"In this video, I’m asking a simple question: how extreme can the PWM MANTIS actually sound when you push it beyond its usual vintage-style sounds? We’ll explore its aggressive side using features like density, ring modulation, drive, and its OSCAR-style dual-filter architecture to see how far it can go into dark industrial and EBM territory. Then I put everything I designed to the test and push the MANTIS to its absolute limit.

How EXTREME can the PWM MANTIS sound?"

Presets►https://www.tonepusher.com/

Exploring the Hexinverter / Erica Synths Mindphaser | Drone Sound Study

video upload by synthetic theory

"Yesterday was Drone Day and technically I'm one day late, because I didn't finish the post-processing in time. But anyway: this felt like the right moment to share something a little different.



I'm currently expanding my rack and learning how to operate a few new modules properly. One of them is the Hexinverter / Erica Synths Mindphaser. At first, I honestly wasn't completely convinced. I tried it, struggled to find the right tones, packed it back into the box and was already planning to send it back.



But then I gave it one more evening.



Instead of judging it too quickly, I tried to understand how it actually works. I slowed down, explored the interaction between the oscillators, the modulation paths, the waveshaping, and the strange areas between tone and chaos. And then the potential suddenly became clear.



Some modules simply need more attention. They have a learning curve and they don't always reveal themselves immediately. But once you reach that point of understanding, they can turn out to be real powerhouses.



So this is not one of my usual performance videos. It's more of a slow exploration: a drone-focused sound study with the Mindphaser at the center, sometimes shaped by effects, filtering, gates, and modulation.

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#Superbooth | Melancholytron, a synth that tells stories

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Allard Krijger and FRAKNoise introduces us to the Melancholytron, a synthesizer that accompanies an illustrated book about melancholy, an emotional state that has been a staple of art and creativity since time immemorial. This sample-based instrument features multi-sample sounds with an unstable, darker character and controls that reflect emotional states and dimensions instead of the usual technical terms like resonance, cutoff frequency, etc.

To find out more, please visit https://melancholytron.com"

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