Music of the wind: a modular Aeolian harp

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Combine a modular synth with a wind gauge and you get what we might call an electro-aerophone: an electronic instrument that can transform the wind into music … and, in the process, reconnect us to our environment.

On this second trip to the park, I simulate an Aeolian harp with the help of an eight-band, resonating filter bank, a comparator, and an addressable sequential switch.

Previous episode (modular wind chime): • chiming with the breeze: wind as control v... [posted here]

My new album: https://smallchanges1.bandcamp.com/al...

Readings quoted:
Timothy Morton, “Of Matter and Meter: Environmental Form in Coleridge’s ‘Effusion 35’ and ‘The Eolian Harp,’” Literature Compass 5, no. 2 (2008): 310-335
Douglas Kahn, Earth Sound Earth Signal: Energies and Earth Magnitude in the Arts (University of California Press, 2013)
R. Selfridge, D. Moffat, E. J. Avital and J. D. Reiss, “Creating Real-Time Aeroacoustic Sound Effects Using Physically Informed Models,” J. Audio Eng. Soc. 66, no. 7/8 (2018): 594-607

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Beat Friend Drum Machine Demo

video upload by audio.computer

"Beat Friend is a benevolent, semi-autonomous analogue drum machine. It wants to help."

"Beat Friend is the first offering from audio.computer, a UK-based duo making ‘benevolent, semi-autonomous music machines’. Beat Friend is an analogue drum machine, using circuits based on the ‘twin-t’s from the legendary Roland CR-78. Each drum has a slider that changes the drum’s complexity within one of the 30+ preset patterns, which already allows hundreds of variations on any given beat.

But wait! There’s more! Turning the Enthusiasm knob allows Beat Friend to add or subtract notes from the pattern as it sees fit, either keeping the pulse of the pattern or going completely off piste. It's like having an enthusiastic robot Labrador playing a 70's electronic drum kit just for you.

All the sounds are routed through a Triforce of digital and analogue effects, which...well, you just have to turn knobs to find out what they do. If you’ve ever wanted to base a track on a 7/8 samba through a bit-and sample crusher, then this is the unit for you.

And, sure, if you’re a control freak who absolutely must design every bar, you can control the drums individually via MIDI. It even includes a letterpress-printed manual, numbered to match your unit.

Beat Friend plays in glorious mono and is powered by a universal 12V power supply (included in the box)."

https://audio.computer/

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ELTA Music POLIVOKS PF3 mk.2

!updated version!

​FILTER modes - Lowpass, Bandpass, Hi-pass, Notch.

NOISE generator - pink, white and channel balancing.

FILTER 1 and FILTER 2 - CV controls.

LINK switches to control two filters and CV at the same time with one slice knob.
SOFT/HARD cutoff control
​
Technical specifications:

Input audio signal level: Max 1.5 V
Modulation CV input: - 5 to +5 V or 0 to + 10V

Power supply: universal mains adapter 100-220V / 12V 1A out
Filter weight: 0,7kg

Packed weight: 1 kg

Dimensions: 175x135x50mm

WARNING! Before using the device, turn it on for 5-7 minutes and let it stand. The control transistor should warm up. So that in SOFT mode there is no feedback when the FREQ knobs are in zero position. If you overdo it. The UD1208 chips used in the filter are very sensitive and are never the same. Therefore you will not mathematically get two identical filters. Which is an advantage when using the unit in stereo.

Universal Audio Minimoog (no words - just sound)

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"In diesem kurzen Soundbeispiel zeigen wir dir, wie authentisch und druckvoll der UAD Minimoog klingt.
Fette Bässe, warme Leads und klassische Analogsounds – direkt aus deinem Rechner, ganz ohne DSP-Hardware. Tauche ein in den ikonischen Vintage-Sound in moderner Form!"

Googlish:

"In this short sound sample, we show you how authentic and powerful the UAD Minimoog sounds.
Fat basses, warm leads, and classic analog sounds – straight from your computer, without any DSP hardware. Immerse yourself in the iconic vintage sound in a modern form!"

California Highway 163: San Diego's beautiful and scenic freeway

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We take a trip along California Highway 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), a particularly beautiful freeway in San Diego. It beings as a historic parkway running through Balboa Park and under Cabrillo Bridge. After its interchange with Interstate 8, it opens up to a wide modern freeway until its northern terminus at a junction with Interstate 5. Along the way we also pass Interstate 805 and California Highway 52.

The southern parkway section of CA 163 was once part of US 395, which extended all the way to downtown San Diego.

The music reflects the two sections of the highway, with a noticeable change when we move from the historic parkway to the modern freeway.

Original music features the following instruments:
iOptigan
Cherry Audio KR-55C, Yellowjacket, Mercury 6, Elka X, Filtomika, Stardust 201
Arturia CMI V, CP 70, Pigments, MiniBrute
EastWest Fab Four, Stormdrum 2, Gypsy
Buchla Red Panel 158 module
Serge/Random Source Dual Universal Slope Generator
Metasonix R-54 and RK5 modules
Circuit Abbey ADSRjr
MOK Filtryg
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Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Favourite Synths : Episode 3 : Roland JUNO-6

video upload by Luke Million

"For Episode 3 of My Favourite Synths, we are diving into the world of the Roland Juno Series with their first offering - the Juno 6.

It's an extremely straightforward synthesizer and can sound thinner than the big Poly Synths of that time. But I find this can be a positive with tighter sounds and there is the famous Chorus effect on there to beef things up and give the sound extra dimension.

It is like a 6 voice polyphonic version of the SH-09 with a digitally controlled oscillator, chorus and an arpeggiator.

The perfect first synth for someone who wishes to start a journey into the world of hardware synths and wants something vintage that is reliable.

More Episodes to come so stay tuned!

00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Background
01:57 - Overview
13:26 - Sound Exploration / Jam

My Juno 6 is connected directly to a Universal Audio VOLT 476 interface and recorded into Ableton Live 12 Suite."

Cre8audio Introduces Assembler Vintage Inspired Analog Mixer

video upload by Cre8audio

BOOM CHICK and ASSEMBLER by Pittsburgh Modular & Cre8Audio // Review & Tutorial

video upload by loopop

Cre8audio Assembler // Give it some Juice - it's a Colour Box Mixer

video upload by Starsky Carr

Cre8audio Assembler Analog Performance Mixer Review

video upload by Molten Music Technology

Press release follows:


April 8, 2025 – Cre8audio, proudly introduces Assembler, a synth-focused analog audio mixer designed to deliver unmatched vintage console sound with intuitive hands-on control. Developed in collaboration with the renowned Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, Assembler fuses the warmth of classic analog mixers with a modern workflow tailored for contemporary electronic artists, plus a few other fantastic sound sculpting tools.

Vintage Sound, Modern Control
Inspired by the iconic consoles that defined decades of music production, Assembler brings the same sought-after warmth, character, and tonal shaping to today’s producers and performers. Featuring custom-designed Pittsburgh Modular analog circuitry, the mixer utilizes signal contouring and soft compression to unify the overall mix. This process emulates the beloved sonic characteristics of vintage recordings, offering a rich and cohesive sound.

Comprehensive Mixing Power
With ten audio inputs split into three distinct channel types, Assembler seamlessly integrates into any live or studio setup. Key features include:

Powerful preamps with up to 20x gain boost for line-level signals, clarity enhancement, or saturation.

Vintage tape saturation style contouring and soft compression on all channels and auxes

Three assignable aux sends for external effects and sub-mixing.

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California Highway 190: Around Owens Lake to Olancha

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We continue our ride around Owens Lake, heading southwest on California Highway 190. Owens lake is a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.

This segment of CA 190 ends at US 395 in the community of Olancha.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
Tracktion BioTek 2
Arturia Pigments
Cherry Audio GX-80
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
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Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

California Highway 136, a ride around the enigmatic Owens Lake

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We follow California Highway 136 around the northern and eastern sides of Owens Lake, a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.

The beginning section on US 395 features the E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology, in honor of Paul T Schneider who past away during the making of this video.

Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Cherry Audio Quadra, Polymode and Filtomika
Arturia CZ V, Delay Brigade
SWAM Contrabasson
EastWest RA, Fantasy Percussion, Stormdrum 2, Spaces convolution reverb
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Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"

Favourite Synths : Episode 2 : Oberheim OB-8

video upload by Luke Million

"In Episode 2 of 'My Favourite Synths' we're taking a look at my favourite synth of all time, the Oberheim OB-8

I have used this Polyphonic Analog Powerhouse on nearly every original song, official remix, recreation and audio/visual project I have produced since I acquired it over 15 years ago.

And this is my longest video to date, clocking in at just over 30 minutes!

The OB-8 is recorded through a Universal Audio Volt 476 and the individual voice panning is set to about a 20% width.

Released in 1983, the Oberheim OB8 is a premium analog synthesizer with 8 voices of polyphony, the ability to split and double sounds, individual panning for each of the voices, 3 LFOs, Polyphonic Portamento and an Arpeggiator."

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Background
01:57 - Overview
15:29 - Sound Exploration / Jam

MakeNoise MultiMod | New Universal Synthesizer System | Episode 01

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The MultiMod is the first module in the New Universal Synthesizer System (NUSS), but also the first module designed by the new MakeNoise expanded development team. I am not sure, but it seems they managed to capture one of Moog's former lead designers who also contributed to the Muse. As always, expectations were high, but as always, MultiMod generously exceeded them.

Yes I know it's 'just' a digital mult with built in waveforms, and everything that comes in, goes out eightfold. It's either identical, like a true mult, or shifted in phase, reshaped or skewed. It can be clocked and frozen. I should have been impressed by having eight LFOs in various speeds and shapes but I know how to make music with those. In 2025, most of us do. However, running the MultiMod with audio rate signals is pure bliss. It's not advertised as such, I don't think MakeNoise even mentioned it in the manual or in their official videos which almost seems they've already seen an 'audio processor' in some secret office. I am speculating here, but a New Universe is bound to expand.

For me personally, biased and subjective, is one of the best effects you can get for your modular, even though it's not supposed to be one. The only thing I regret is ordering a second one for stereo crosspatching."

Knobs & Nerds Interview with Reinhold Heil (Spliff, Nina Hagen Band, Cosa Rosa, Nena,...)

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is my knobs & nerds interview from 10.01.2025 with Reinhold Heil. He shared great and exciting insights from his live and studio history and I learned a lot about his equipment from that time. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did.
Thanks again to Reinhold for his time and kindness.

https://reinholdheil.com/

New Solo Album: / freiheit-geilheit-m%c3%a4nnlichkeit

https://spliffband.com/

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Make Noise Presents MultiMod

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

0:00 Cold Open
0:43 Title Sequence
1:15 Introducing MultiMod!
2:18 Module Description
2:54 Tony Talks MultiMod
4:21 Controls Overview
8:03 Building The Team
10:42 Read Shapes and Hold
13:03 The Power Of The Hardware
16:04 LFO Shapes
17:49 From One Control Signal… We Create Many
18:44 Read Shape Patch Examples
22:56 Going Into The Unknown
24:22 Outro

Make Noise MultiMod | Overview & Explorations

video upload by Sarah Belle Reid

"A walkthrough of Make Noise’s newest Eurorack module, MultiMod, a multi-function modulation utility—with a few tricks up its sleeve.

This video contains a module overview, demo and patch tutorials. We’ll start with a panel tour of the MultiMod, and then dive into different patch examples that use MultiMod as a multi-LFO tool and a CV processor. I'll also share some "extended techniques" (ways of using MultiMod that extend beyond its intended use case), and demonstrate some ideas for using it to generate and process sound in unusual ways."

This is Make Make Noise Multimod: From One Comes Many

video upload by Red Means Recording Modular

00:00 intro
00:36 what is multimod?
07:38 shapes in action
13:43 one voice, much modulation
18:29 driving quantizers
22:05 v/o through multimod
28:09 noise through multimod
30:16 oscillator sequence through multimod
35:49 ambient audio manipulation
42:30 multimod as rhythm generator
48:00 unlocked polyrhythmic sequencing
51:13 merp merp merp merp merp
54:27 audio processing final jam

With MultiMod...from one control signal, we create many.

MultiMod represents a new approach to complex modulations: it takes a single control signal and copies it 8 times, additionally modifying those copies by weighted adjustment of their relative phase and speed. The result is a flock of related modulation signals, all derived from the same single input.

Phase sets the spacing of the signal copies in time, weighted by channel, with each progressive channel getting more out of phase from the original Signal and from each other. Spread allows for varispeeding the copies by different amounts, with each getting progressively faster or slower than the original Signal. Time determines the range of time captured at the input and therefore also the depth of modulation across copies of the input signal when Phase and Spread are manipulated. MultiMod also includes Tempo, Hold, and Reset features, and a variety of Read Shapes for temporal rearrangement of input signals.

When the input is not patched, MultiMod generates an LFO that is copied eight times and manipulated in the same ways.

MultiMod is built on a brand new DSP hardware developed for the New Universal Synthesizer System. It offers eight high resolution outputs, with signal input and output ranges approaching the upper limits of the analog eurorack modular system. All I/O is capable of a 20V range at +/-10V, greatly exceeding the typical 0-5V CV input ranges on typical digital modules.

Features

Generate vari-speeded, phase modulated copies of any modulation signal.
Dramatically control 8 CVs with just 3 fully modulatable parameters.
Multiple unique read shapes for varying traversal through copied signals
Tempo/Reset inputs and Clock output for temporal system integration
Hold feature for looping captured signals
Ultra-Wide 20V p-p I/O ranges approach analog maximums of the eurorack system
Full TechniColor, Maximum Blinkenlights
Calibrated to accurately pass critical control signals such as quantized pitch CV
Internally generated signals for “LFO mode” when nothing is patched to the Signal Input.

Specifications
Width: 10hp
Max depth (incl power cable): 39mm
Power:
195mA @+12V
10mA @-12V
MSRP: $349

https://www.makenoisemusic.com/module...

Favourite Synths : Episode 1 : Roland SH-2

video upload by Luke Million

"This little beast from 1979 often flies under the radar, but it's a powerful monosynth that will put a smile on your face.

My SH-2 is connected to a RE-201 Space Echo and recorded through a Universal Audio Volt 476."

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Background
01:28 - Overview
10:08 - Sound Exploration

Fingerlab DM10 - Drum & Synth Machine - Teaser

video upload by Fingerlab

"DM10 - The Drum & Synth Machine is the sequel of our famous app « DM1 - The Drum Machine », winner of the Apple Design Award in 2012.
Built with a modern audio-engine, DM10 has all DM1 features plus many new features: Bass & Lead synths, AudioUnit support, polyrhythmic tracks, new FX modules, and many more! And of course, DM10 is retro-compatible with DM1 song projects.

DM10 will be available on 2.13.2025.
You can pre-order it on the AppStore now!

DM10 is universal for iPad, iPhone and Mac with no in-app in it, once you bought it, you got it all!

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Black Corporation ISE NIN vs. Roland Jupiter-8 deeper comparison Pt.2

video upload by Knobs & Switches

Part 1 here

"For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

And CV and Clock Cabes are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Sony ZV-1, Sony ECM-W2BT, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Steinberg Cubase 13 and Final Cut Pro X"

VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTH MOD - PIF XL (USSR Toy Synth)

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by VintageShopVideo

Never thought of it as a chiptune synth.

via this listing, also on eBay

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Latenight Jam // Oberheim meets ModX

video upload by OlTo

"After watching some Moog Prodigy Videos I wanted to create a similarly fat leadsound on the OB6. This is what i came up with. The hidden Distortion on the OB6 helped a great deal and so did running it through the Universal Audio 'Galaxy' Tape Echo.

The FM Bass from the ModX doesn't need to hide either when paired with the fat analog sound, that the OB6 produces.

A volcanic mixture ;)"

J3PO King Korg Neo Presets -- Official Sounds Demo

video upload by J3PO

"You can purchase the preset pack here:
https://www.julianpollack.com/shop
The introductory price is $29.

All FX (chorus, reverbs, delays, etc.) are coming from within the patches themselves i.e. there's no other external processing on this demo save for some slight light leveling/compression for the purpose of uploading to YouTube.

The King Korg Neo is an unexpected gem, challenging assumptions about what a compact, portable, digital synth can be. Its sound is both vibrant and complex, weaving warm, analog-like textures with modern digital tones that feel raw yet polished. With a bold 24-voice polyphony and versatile oscillators, the King Korg Neo manages to feel timeless and forward-looking, carrying an unmistakable authenticity.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, OB-X8, Prophet 5/10, Softube Model 84, Model 72, Arturia OB-Xa, Arturia Stage-73 and many others. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have a sample pack, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice.

About the sound designer: Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. Julian has toured extensively with the legendary artists Marcus Miller and Chris Botti, as well as performing with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League, Eric Harland, and others. Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Take 5, Nord Stage 3, Nord Wave 2, and many others. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian also has done sound design for Universal Audio, Softube, and Cherry Audio.

Currently, Julian works exclusively with Spectrasonics in Pasadena, California."

Strymon DIG v2 Dual Digital Delay review on Juno-6, GS-2, ARP2600m, Matrixbrute

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"I´ve tried the Strymon Dual Digital Relay DIG v2 on some of Keys. The title track was made with a ACE Tone Rhythmn Ace and a Farfisa VIP-600. All the delay Sounds in this Video are only coming from the DIG v2. Other FX and Electronics are a Chase Bliss Lossy & Generation Loss MkII, Strymon OLA, B.Box Modulator, & Opto Compressor, Dreadbox Disorder & Kinematic, Malekko Scrutator, JHS Reverb Tank, Arturia Matrixbrute & Drumbrute Impact, Boss DR-110, Roland Juno-6, ARP 2600m, Yamaha GS-2, CE-20, DX-21 & RX-7 and the Reverb from the Neon Egg Planetarium 3

For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII:
https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords:
https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Sony ZV-1, Sony ECM-W2BT, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Steinberg Cubase 13 and Final Cut Pro X"