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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Build Your Own Audio Plugins, No Code Required, With Amorph AI Driven Plugin Platform
Build Your Own Audio Plugins, No Code (Amorph v1 Beta) video upload by Artists in DSP
"Amorph is a free audio plugin. You build, play, and share your own tools inside the DAW — the sound, the knobs, and the code sit on your computer.
This is the full how-to. Install. The window. Three ways to build. Remote. Lock. Share.
A patch can be an instrument, an effect, or a MIDI processor.
Download Amorph v1 Beta:
https://artistsindsp.gumroad.com/l/am...
Getting started:
https://artistsindsp.com/get-started-..."
Modular Town : a synth hidden in a town (Amorph)
video upload by Bungle Society
"Modular Town — a synthesizer town, drawn by hand.
Modular Town is a single Amorph instrument: a hand-drawn village you scroll through, where every knob, step-sequencer and jack is mounted on a building facade wired by hand, just like real hardware. 🏭 Filter (Cutoff/Resonance) on the factoryVCO1 / VCO2 on the vending machinesDetune and Attack/Decay/Release tucked into the houses🥁 A 16-step drum machine (Drums Volume, Accent, Drive) running through its own sequencer🍜 Ramen Bass Shop, a mono bass synth with its own 16-step piano roll, playable live or sequenced. A day/night cycle you flip from a shop sign. Delay (Time/Feedback/Mix) on a canal-side wall. A full patch panel route LFO, ENV and random modulation across the whole village with real cables✨ Reverb, aged-paper texture and film grain for a sketchbook feel"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: AI, Artists in DSP, DIY, New DIY, New Makers, New Soft Synths, News
LABELS/MORE: AI, Artists in DSP, DIY, New DIY, New Makers, New Soft Synths, News
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Meet Roland Go Keys Minion
video upload by Turramurra Music Centre
"oh dear, what do we have here? an @illuminationent minion on the hunt for the perfect instrument? oh wow, our minion found the @roland_aus Go Keys 3 Minion Edition! what a happy day :)
this special minion edition wonder machine/Roland Go Keys 3 is perfect for beginner piano players and beyond! it is loaded with a number of special sounds beyond normal piano's/strings/synths/drums etc. and we have one in-store ready for you to try today! pre-order your's now as there is very limited stock incoming to @turramurramusic
our minions x Brtiney collab was performed by our very own James Rika-Heke and he even brought in his own Minions Suit, ready for Halloween!"
【GO:KEYS3 Minion】完成度が高すぎるミニオンデザインのGO:KEYS3を徹底レビュー!
video upload by 電子ピアノ専門店"OTTO"

"Start Your Musical Journey with the Minions
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LABELS/MORE: New Synths, News, Roland
LABELS/MORE: New Synths, News, Roland
ALIAS the sound of our childhood (Tape and Sampler emulation AU/VST3 macOS/Windows)
video upload by orph
From the makers of MONOCHORD
"ALIAS is a tape & sampler plugin — 4 tape machines, 4 vintage samplers, 10 noise floors from reel-to-reel to VHS, vinyl at 33 and 45, uncorrected CD errors, generation loss and 4 to 16-bit resolution. Give any sound the vintage LoFi character of a medium: drift, flutter, hiss, dropouts, crackle, skips.
Buy here: https://www.orph.audio/alias
FORMATS
Standalone · VST3 · AU
macOS 10.13+ · Windows 10 / 11
Universal · Apple Silicon + Intel
64-bit only
AUDIO
32-bit float internal
44.1–192 kHz
Speed 0.5× / 2× · wow · flutter · jitter · dropout
MEDIA MODELS
4 tape machines · 3 modes each
4 vintage samplers · colour and edge modes
10 noise floors · reel-to-reel · cassette · VHS · Beta
Vinyl · 33 / 45 RPM · wobble · crackle
CD error engine with concealment
Generation loss · 4–16-bit resolution
3 reverb modes · stereo width · mono"
Sunday, September 06, 2026
Tunary Instruments Releases Cinematic Soundscape Collection
video upload by Tunary Instruments
Best on headphones. "Every sound in this video was made with four Tunary instruments: VRESK, DRUSK, NIVREN and SILT."
via Tunary Instruments
THREE INSTRUMENTS FOR SCORING SPACE, TEXTURE & MOOD
Deep drones, sculpted grains and self-playing glacial beds. Three sound-design instruments made for film, games and ambient music — the sound under a scene, not the tune on top. Buy one, or take all three.
Additional details on each:
VRESK — Drone, Texture & SFX Engine
VRESK holds one sound and lets you move through it.
A drone, texture and sound-design engine: nine different machines under one set of hands, with two reverb spaces built in. Turn the big ROOT knob and the whole voice moves. Everything else colours it.
Nine engines on a 3 by 3 grid. Two oscillators for rings, folds and hard metal. Four wavetable voices for stacks, swarms and crushed digital. Eight partials for beating clusters, quantised chords and noise-struck metal. The knobs stay the same across all nine, and each engine reads them differently, so one panel is really nine instruments.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, Tunary Instruments
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, Tunary Instruments
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Schmidt Synthersisers Interview Superbooth 26.
video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear
"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Schmidt Synthersisers Interview Superbooth 26 with Axel who also gives us some new product news.
Schmidt Synth Specs
eight-voice polyphonic, true analog synthesizer with digital control and preset memories
discrete sound generation circuitry (no integrated oscillator / filter circuits on one single chip)
You want Schmidt to sound like an entire orchestra? Have a go at Schmidt's eight-part multimode. Simply select the desired preset sound, voice allocation, keyboard mapping, MIDI channel, controller-assignment, tuning, volume, panning, and output routing for each multimode part in an easy-to-survey LCD screen. Enjoy sounds as complex and dynamic as you never would have expected from one single instrument.
separate audio outputs for each voice, plus summing outputs and headphone out
1,028 single sound presets
256 multi sound presets
61 keys, semi-weighted, with velocity and aftertouch
sophisticated glide/portamento capabilities
several realtime modifiers fully programmable per preset (modwheel, stick controller, keyboard-aftertouch, four foot switches, four expression pedals)
complete MIDI implementation, MIDI via USB port and DIN sockets
all sound programming functions with dedicated frontpanel controls and switches
precise information on parameter names and current values via large LC-display
multi-color LEDs
control panel with adjustable angle
internal universal power supply
flightcase included"
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LABELS/MORE: Schmidt, Soft Synths, Superbooth, superbooth26
LABELS/MORE: Schmidt, Soft Synths, Superbooth, superbooth26
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
MONOCHORD: chord instrument sampled from 80s-2000s hardware (Mac/Win)
MONOCHORD in under 90 seconds (no talking) video upload by orph



"MONOCHORD is a dream machine, harmony workstation and chord instrument for macOS and Windows. It maps full chords to single keys, so chord progressions, melodies and arp patterns can be performed with one click or key press, no piano or theory training required. It ships with 600+ hand-voiced and adjustable chords (from simple triads to pianistic nine-note chords), 425 multisampled instruments in an 11.8 GB library recorded from hardware instruments from the 1980s to 2000s, 15 effect & modulation engines, MIDI output for routing to hardware and DAWs, and full audio and MIDI export and user multisample & chord import."
Buy here: https://www.orph.audio/monochord
MONOCHORD is a chord instrument & harmony workstation for producers, composers and sound artists — 425 vintage instrument sounds captured in the character of iconic 1980s–2000s hardware, 600+ hand-voiced chords, 15 effect engines, full MIDI routing and audio/MIDI export. Build chord-based arrangements from a single key press or mouse click. What normally takes piano and harmony training, a chain of plugins and a slow setup happens here in under a minute, leaving only the music.
FORMATS
Standalone · VST3 · AU
macOS 10.13+ · Windows 10 / 11
Universal · Apple Silicon + Intel
64-bit only
AUDIO
32-bit float internal
44.1–192 kHz
6 synthesis engines · FM · analog · wavetable · additive · granular · PCM
LIBRARY
~11.6 GB sample library · one-time first-launch download (streamed)
425 sounds · 70+ multisampled instruments
SYSTEM & I/O
~12 GB free disk space · SSD recommended
16 GB RAM minimum · 32 GB recommended
Internet for activation + one-time sample download
MIDI in / out · DAW automation
Export: MIDI · audio (full/ dry/ wet mixes) (key · scale · tempo)
Hosts: Logic Pro · Ableton Live · Cubase / Nuendo • FL Studio etc"
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LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, News, Orph, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: New Makers, New Soft Synths, News, Orph, Soft Synths
Thursday, July 09, 2026
KORG Introduces NTS-4 Compact Performance Mixer Kit for Hardware Setups
Overview video upload by KORG
"The NTS-4 is a compact performance mixer kit designed for modern hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo), built-in effects, USB-C connectivity, and support for up to 10 audio signals, the NTS-4 makes it easy to bring together volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, grooveboxes, and desktop synths into one streamlined setup.
In this overview, Fess Grandiose walks through the NTS-4’s flexible channel architecture, Eurorack-compatible mono inputs, dual stereo effects engines, per-channel CUE and MUTE controls, USB-C audio and MIDI connectivity, and the hands-on Nu:Tekt DIY assembly experience.
Features:
• Compact 6-channel performance mixer
• 2 mono + 4 stereo 3.5 mm channels
• Supports up to 10 audio signals
• Eurorack-compatible mono inputs
• Standard 1/4" main outputs
• Per-channel CUE, MUTE, and FX send
• Dual stereo effects engines
• SEND FX + TOTAL FX processing
• Stereo send/return loop
• USB-C audio + MIDI
• Record directly to computers & mobile devices
• Rugged steel chassis
• Nu:Tekt DIY kit assembly
Learn more about the NTS-4: https://bit.ly/4w0QxLQ"
And a user video from supporting member Knobs & Switches:
KORG NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"Here is my review about the new Korg NTS-4 Performance Mixer Kit together with loads of other Korg gear: MS20m, Drumlogue, SQ-1, 700Sm, Harmonic Distortion, Opsix, Sigma, Minipops-7, ISE-NIN Single Voice, Ryk M185 Sequencer and of course the NTS-4. The Nu:Tekt Mixer will be released today! Have fun
https://www.korg.com/de/
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
CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:037 Title Track (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
00:03:04 Epilogue
00:04:41 NTS-4 Run Down
00:08:58 NTS-4 Send FX
00:14:56 NTS-4 Send/Return
00:15:58 NTS-4 Total FX
00:21:19 Conclusion
00:22:47 Outro (only the NTS-4’s FX were used)
Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 15 and Final Cut Pro X"
A compact performance mixer for modern hardware setups
Build the perfect bridge for your music. The NTS-4 brings the flexibility of the Nu:Tekt series to a compact performance mixer kit designed for today’s hardware setups. With six channels (two mono and four stereo minijacks), built-in effects, and USB connectivity, the NTS-4 makes it easy to mix and perform with volca units, NTS instruments, modular gear, and other desktop synths in one place, supporting up to 10 audio signals in a single setup.
From the integrated effects to the steel chassis, every part of the NTS-4 is designed to turn your collection of instruments and gadgets into a professional-grade creative hub.
Small Footprint. Massive Control.
Synapse Audio Dune 3: 50 Vintage Arp Presets. Sound Demo/Jam
video upload by Anton Anru
📻 “Nostalgic Flow” is a bank of 50 arpeggio presets for Synapse Audio Dune 3.
In this bank, I wanted to explore the plugin's broad sonic capabilities, including various filter modes, filter FX, different oscillator types, and effects. I extensively modulated the parameters of these modules using tempo-synced LFOs and MSEGs to create dynamic sound.
I also carefully worked with arpeggio parameters to add complexity—some presets even sound like sequences or chords.
📦 The download link: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/dune...
💾 The bank covers a wide range of timbres: warm, deep, dreamy, soft, noisy, bright, dark, distorted, cold, metallic. They will fit many genres, styles, arrangements, and mixes.
🎛 All presets respond to Velocity, affecting volume and brightness, allowing for accents in the pattern.
ModWheel adds expression to the sound through filter opening, detuning, vibrato, or additional movement.
💎 The soundset is universal, the arpeggios are suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.
💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer.
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LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
LABELS/MORE: MATRIXSYNTH Members, Soft Synths, Synapse Audio
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Three New N.U.S.S. Firmwares! | Make Noise
video upload by MAKEN0ISE
"Announcing firmware updates for all three New Universal Synthesizer System modules: MultiWAVE, PoliMATHS, and MultiMod!
Update here: https://www.makenoise-manuals.com/fir...
More info in the modules' manuals at http://www.makenoisemusic.com"
Update:
"The new firmware features include:
1. New Cross Mod option on MultiWAVE for internal audio rate modulation
2. Custom scale quantizer option on MultiWAVE
3. Use PoliMATHS to generate offsets and easily use a connected QXG pair as a mixer, among other tricks
4. Extended Oscillations range on PoliMATHS
5. MultiMod Channel Index updated to work more smoothly when processing audio
See below for a full list!
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MAKEN0ISE, MATRIXSYNTH Members, New Updates, News, Updates
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, MAKEN0ISE, MATRIXSYNTH Members, New Updates, News, Updates
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Jynth - v2.0 Update
video upload by Fingerlab
"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.
Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds. Get it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...
Jynth v2.0 update introduces two unique new feature: Preset Per Note & Preset Ribbon, inspired by the music of Aphex Twin.
Preset Per Note allows you to assign a different preset to each key of the piano keyboard, so that every note you play triggers not only a different pitch, but an entirely different sound — a new timbre, a new texture, a new character. Preset Ribbon allows you to select a collection of presets and glide between them in real time, simply by sliding your finger across the ribbon.
Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain:
From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds.
Go further with 5 studio-grade effects:
Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Updates, News
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Beautiful Meltdowns | A Live Benjolin Exploration (feat. Bien Jolie ! & Starlight Echo Station)
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"Running Rob Hordijk's chaotic Benjolin architecture through lush, vintage stereo delays.
In this session, I explore the interaction between the Glou-Glou Bien Jolie! and the Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station.
The Bien Jolie! serves as the generative core of the performance, utilizing its interacting analog VCOs, XOR logic, and Rungler shift register to create highly unpredictable, cross-modulated textures. To capture and reshape these chaotic voltages, the stereo output is routed directly into the Starlight Echo Station, utilizing its various vintage echo-emulation engines (Tape EP-III / Analog DMM / Precision) to add depth, space, and rhythmic structural movement to the evolving patterns. I also added a filter (High and Low pass, patched between the Bien Jolie! and the Starlight) to tame extreme frequencies.
This performance was captured entirely live and is presented mostly unedited. The recording was then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.
🎧 Listening Note:
Because this setup relies heavily on wide stereo imaging, ping-pong delay repetitions, and complex analog filter modulation, headphones or studio monitors are highly recommended for the best listening experience."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: benjolin, Glou-Glou, Universal Audio
LABELS/MORE: benjolin, Glou-Glou, Universal Audio
Friday, June 12, 2026
Exploring the Chromaplane: Live Improv, Tuning Screws, & External Drones
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"A live, fully improvised performance exploring the unique architecture of the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane. This session is a deeper dive into the instrument's hands-on playability—including on-the-fly tuning—and external input processing.
On-screen captions are included in the first half to break down the basics of the instrument and explain exactly what is happening under the hood.
Performance Breakdown:
• The Core: Sound generation starts with the Chromaplane, interacting directly with its electromagnetic fields.
• On-The-Fly Tuning: Watch as I use the tuning screws mid-performance to shift pitches and reshape the harmonic foundation in real-time.
• The Expansion: In the final act, things get heavier as I introduce an external input—the gritty, texture-rich Triad drone/noise synth by DecadeBridge.
• The Space: The entire mix is processed through the Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station to pull the mono signal into an immersive, wide stereo space.
The performance was recorded live, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.
--
0:00 - Intro
--
Signal Chain:
• Synthesizer: Koma Elektronik Chromaplane
• External Input: DecadeBridge Triad (Drone/Noise Synth)
• Delay/Modulation: UAFX Starlight Echo Station
• DAW: Avid Pro Tools (Mixing & Mastering)"
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Avid, DecadeBridge, KOMA Elektronik, UAFX
LABELS/MORE: Avid, DecadeBridge, KOMA Elektronik, UAFX
Thursday, June 04, 2026
Jynth – Physics Analog Synth
video upload by Fingerlab
"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.
Get it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...
Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds.
Shape your sound with a full analog-style signal chain:
From the dual oscillators and resonant VCF filter to the ADSR envelope, LFO and built-in arpeggiator — every parameter has been carefully tuned to feel as musical as it sounds.
Go further with 5 studio-grade effects:
Tremolo, Flanger, Chorus, Delay & Reverb — stack them to build rich, evolving textures and cinematic soundscapes.
Bring your presets to life with the Physics Engine:
This is where Jynth truly stands apart. Assign up to 8 physics-driven modulations to any synth or effect parameter. Gravity, bounce, impulse, angle — let the laws of physics shape your sound in ways no LFO ever could. Every preset becomes unique, every performance feels alive.
Play anywhere, plug into anything:
Jynth is universal — one purchase gives you the full experience on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Use it as a standalone app or load it as an AudioUnit (AUv3) plugin directly inside your favorite DAW. Pair it with your MIDI controller via MIDI In support, and your sound is always there — even when your screen is off, thanks to Audio Background mode.
Unlock the Full Version to access preset creation, all factory presets, FX, Physics Engine, Randomizer and Undo.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Jynth – Physics Analog Synth - Teaser
video upload by Fingerlab
"Meet Jynth, the new synth by Fingerlab for iPhone, iPad and Mac — the warm, analog soul of the iconic Roland Juno-106, reimagined with a groundbreaking Physics Engine for organic, living sound.
Jynth will be available on June 4, 2026.
Pre-order it now for free on the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jynth-p...
Designed for leads, basses, keys & pads, Jynth delivers that classic vintage character you love — housed in a meticulously crafted, photo-realistic interface that looks as good as it sounds.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Fingerlab, iOS, New Mobile Apps, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Ellitone Fn_block01 & 02: Ambient Improv & Tech Demo
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"Exploring the unique sonic world of the Ellitone Fn_block series. In this video, I take an improvised dive into the Fn_block01 Polysynth and the Fn_block02 Notepad, running them through the lush, expansive algorithms of the UAFX Golden Reverberator.
The video begins with extensive annotations detailing the architecture of these two unique devices. The performance itself was recorded live as a single take to capture the raw, semi-modular character of the Ellitone hardware.
Recorded live from the Golden Reverberator output on one stereo track, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.
GEAR:
• Ellitone Fn_block01 Polysynth: A mini, highly minimalist 8-bit digital synthesizer featuring 4-voice polyphony, 25 waveforms, and 6 preset amplitude envelopes. Instead of traditional knobs, it utilizes touch plates for control and features a unique semi-modular architecture that allows for physical patching using crocodile clips on its hardware spacers.
• Ellitone Fn_block02 Notepad: A compact, handheld MIDI controller designed to interact seamlessly with the Fn_block series. It features 12 touch-activated note keys, 12 selectable musical scales, a 5-octave range, and a built-in phrase looper that can record, loop, and layer up to 50 notes in real time.
• Universal Audio UAFX Golden Reverberator: a premium stereo reverb pedal featuring studio-grade emulations of classic hardware, including vintage spring, plate, and lush 1970s digital halls. Here I am using the Hall setting."
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Ellitone Notepad
02:01 Ellitone Polysynth
03:18 UAFX Golden Reverberator
03:47 Performance Continues
Thursday, May 07, 2026
Roland Future Design Lab and Neutone Advance Project LYDIA with Phase 2
video upload by matrixsynth



Press release follows:
AI‑powered neural sampling evolves into a more integrated, performance‑ready hardware concept, debuting at Superbooth Berlin
Berlin, Germany, May 7, 2026 — Roland Future Design Lab (Superbooth B023 & B026), the forward‑looking research division of Roland Corporation, and Tokyo-based AI music technology company Neutone today announced Project LYDIA Phase 2, a refined evolution of their experimental AI‑powered neural sampling pedal concept. Shaped by months of direct feedback from musicians, developers, and live performers, Phase 2 moves the project closer to a fully self‑contained, performance‑ready hardware platform.
Project LYDIA Phase 2 builds on the technology preview first unveiled in November 2025 and will make its public debut at Superbooth Berlin (May 7–9), offering attendees hands‑on access to the latest iteration.
Phase 2: Integrated, Performance‑Ready, and More Expressive
Responding directly to feedback gathered through live demos, industry showcases, and global surveys, Project LYDIA Phase 2 introduces several key hardware enhancements:
Refined hardware design with enhanced flexibility, supporting easier Raspberry Pi 5 installation and standalone USB MIDI controller operation
Fully integrated audio I/O, eliminating the need for an external USB audio interface
Onboard LCD display for clearer navigation and real‑time parameter feedback
User Preset memories for saving control settings and more
MIDI connectivity for deeper control, automation, and integration with existing studio and live rigs
A Feedback‑Led Approach to AI Hardware Design
Roland Future Design Lab partnered with Neutone to introduce Project LYDIA as an open, public‑facing experiment: exploring how neural sampling could be embodied in a tactile, musician‑centered hardware format. The initial prototype quickly generated strong interest from many corners, prompting extensive dialogue about workflow, control, and musical expressiveness.
“From the very first demos with professional audio developers through the overwhelming response from musicians worldwide, it was clear that Project LYDIA was resonating,” said Paul McCabe, LA‑based leader of Roland Future Design Lab. “That dialogue directly shaped Phase 2. This version reflects what creators told us they want from AI hardware in real musical contexts, while also bringing forward new ideas from our team.”
Rather than positioning AI as a replacement for musicianship, Project LYDIA emphasizes augmentation and control, allowing performers to interact with neural models in immediate, physical, and musically expressive ways. The familiar pedal format places AI processing into a workflow many musicians already trust, bringing transparency and tactility to technology often associated with screens and abstraction.
This feedback‑driven development aligns with Roland’s broader commitment to responsible AI innovation, as outlined by AI For Music, the initiative co‑founded by Roland and Universal Music Group to establish ethical principles for AI use in music creation.
Debuting at Superbooth and Beyond
Project LYDIA Phase 2 will debut publicly at Superbooth Berlin, followed by appearances at Audio Developers Conference Tokyo in early June and select additional events throughout 2026. RFDL and Neutone will continue gathering insights from creators both in person and online to inform future iterations of the project.
Music creators interested in learning more or contributing feedback can participate in a new survey here.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Roland, Superbooth
LABELS/MORE: DIY, New DIY, News, Roland, Superbooth
Sunday, May 03, 2026
Audio Computer Interview London Synth and Pedal Expo 2026
video upload by Take the Fear out the Gear
"Hi everybody this time we bring you the Audio.Computer Interview at the London Synth and Pedal Expo 2026 talking about the beat friend drum machine
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)."
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LABELS/MORE: audio.computer, London Synth n Pedal Expo
LABELS/MORE: audio.computer, London Synth n Pedal Expo
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Pedal That Thinks It’s a Synth | PURPLL Drone Improvisation
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"An improvised deep-dive into the harmonic chaos of the Montreal Assembly PURPLL."
The Pedal That Thinks It’s a Synth | MTL PURPLL | Drone Improvisation
video upload by Andre Bregegere
"An improvised deep-dive into the harmonic chaos of the Montreal Assembly PURPLL.
While many know the PURPLL as a PLL-based dirt box, it hides a massive drone synth within its circuitry. In this session, I’m utilizing its internal pulse wave oscillator, utilizing the multiply and divide channels to stack overtones and subharmonics into a wall of sound.
The signal is shaped by the onboard filters and modulated via LFO before hitting the Universal Audio UAFX duo for spatial depth.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Performance
Gear Signal Chain:
• Source: Montreal Assembly PURPLL (Drone Mode)
• Reverb: UAFX Golden Reverberator (Vintage Reverb Emulator)
• Delay: UAFX Starlight Echo Station (Vintage Delay Emulator)
• DAW: Recorded live to stereo, mixed/mastered in Pro Tools.
Key PURPLL Features used:
• Pulse Wave Oscillator
• Frequency Multiplication & Division
• Integrated Hi-pass & Lo-pass Filters
• Internal LFO Modulation"
"The PURPLL is a phase-locked loop (PLL) type pedal. It can be used as a fuzzed out harmonizer, drone synth and more."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Montreal Assembly, New Synth Effects, News
LABELS/MORE: Montreal Assembly, New Synth Effects, News
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
AnalogFX SER-2020 analog monophonic Synthesizer deeper Review. The rise of the Synton Syrinx!
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"here is my deeper review about the AnalogFX SER-2020 analog Synthesizer. A recreation of the legendary and sought after Synton Syrinx together with some FX Pedals and other helpers. (Antonus Step Brother, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Korg Drumlogue, Stylophone Beat, Ryk Modular M185 Sequencer, Waldorf KB37, Arturia Keystep Pro, CB Lost&Found, GlouGlou Flancher9, Dreadbox Lethargy, Strymon DIGv2, Boss-RV5, Meris Polymoon,
https://www.analogfx.com/products/ser...
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
CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:029 Title Track (Only made with the SER-2020 incl. Drums)
00:01:44 Epilogue
00:05:48 Music and Sound Demos
00:14:47 SER-2020 Roun Down
00:19:11 VCO`s, Sync & Ringmod
00:28:03 Formant Filter, LPF & ENV
00:39:46 VCF In
00:42:02 LFO 1 & 2
00:47:37 Bend Pad & Portamento
00:49:22 Speechmode
00:51:42 Conclusion
00:52:22 Outro (SER-2020 + Korg Drumlogue only playing SER-2020 Samples)
Image Sources:
Synton Syrinx: https://greatsynthesizers.com thanks to Theo Bloderer
https://www.synthforbreakfast.nl/inte...
Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"
See The Florian Schneider Collection here.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: AnalogFX, Arturia, Crumar, documentaries, Dreadbox, Erica Synths, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members, MOOG, myVolts, strymon, Synton, Waldorf
LABELS/MORE: AnalogFX, Arturia, Crumar, documentaries, Dreadbox, Erica Synths, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members, MOOG, myVolts, strymon, Synton, Waldorf
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
India's Eastern Peripheral Expressway (NE2), with original music
video upload by CatSynth TV
"In our first highway video from India, we explore a portion of National Expressway 2, also known as the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. This 6-lane freeway runs as an outer belt around the Delhi metropolitan area. We cover the segment starting in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, running north to its interchange with the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NE3). Along the way we cross several other highways connecting Delhi and various towns and cities in U.P., including National Highways 9 and 334C.
Original music composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary/
Several of the instruments in this composition use an unusual scale and tuning that uses 12 tones taken from 22edo (equal divisions of the octave) tuning, for a more unusual and colorful sound. This including the main mallet pattern played on Arturia Pigments.
Full set of instruments includes:
Arturia Pigments, Pure LoFi-, CP-70 V, Jup-8 V, Delay Brigade, LX-21 Reverb
Cherry Audio SH-MAX, Elka-X, Solovox, CA2600, Crumar Spirit, Stardust 201
Vintage Minimoog
Stylophone Theremin
EastWest Ministry of Rock, Stormdrum 2 & 3, Orchestral Percussion Gold
BFD3 Drums
AudioModeling SWAM Solo Cello
Tracktion BioTek 2
Metasonix R54 and RK2 modules
Serge Dual Universal Slope Generator by Random Source
Morphor Plectrum
AudioThing Wires
Oddsound MTS-ESP
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