ASM Leviasynth: The Most Ambitious Synth of 2026?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"So much more than a DX7 on steroids. In this hands-on walkthrough I program the Leviasynth from scratch to show what Ashun Sound Machines' 16-voice hybrid synth (the long-awaited Hydrasynth successor) can really do: 8 oscillators per voice, 144 algorithms, 7 modulation types, I even demo wavetable-style tones, deep DHDSR envelopes and that gorgeous new analog filter.

I'll show you how it sounds, how it's built and exactly how to start programming it — from a classic Prophet-5 patch to dirty FM basses, glassy vintage-digital pads and modular-style generative patches. By the end you'll understand the workflow and whether the Leviasynth deserves a place at the centre of your studio.

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🎹 ABOUT THE LEVIASYNTH
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The ASM Leviasynth is a 16-voice, 8-oscillator algorithmic hybrid synthesizer from Ashun Sound Machines — the team behind the Hydrasynth. It pairs an advanced digital engine (144 algorithms, 7 synthesis types, 300+ waveforms, FM, phase distortion, phase modulation, pulse-width modulation and sync) with a brand-new pure analog 4-pole resonant filter featuring custom pre-drive saturation. Add 13 envelopes, 5 LFOs, a deep mod matrix, a 3-track sequencer, arpeggiator, Polytouch polyphonic-aftertouch keybed and ribbon controller, and you have one of the most powerful synths released in years. Available in keyboard and desktop versions."

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00:00 Intro — tracking shots & first sounds
00:32 First impressions & build quality
01:14 Spec overview: 16 voices, filters, envelopes & FX
02:37 The heart of it: a DX7 on steroids

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Rhodes Chroma Polaris 64-Key 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer SN 300109

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"The Chroma Polaris was the predecessor to the classic Rhodes Chroma. Even with its heritage, the Chroma series of keyboards has seemed to resist the inflation that vintage analog synths often have. This synth gives massive sounds with the added benefit of having midi I/O. A hi-fi synth with 6 voices of analog polyphony. Creamy sounds, very lush with tons of character. Total sleeper! Wow."

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Roland SH-5

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"The Roland SH-5 is possibly the most feature rich vintage mono synth ever made by the legendary Japanese company. With 2 LFO's, 2 VCO's, 1 variable state VCF, 1 bandpass filter, 2 Envelopes, 1 VCA, S&H, Ring Mod and a simple but powerful switch matrix for routing modulation this synth is more than capable of making some of the most incredible tones and textures you can imagine!

Made in the late 1970's 'green face' Roland era, when their synths had a certain magic sound that is hard to describe. Fizzling and alive with electricity!

A handful of patch points on the back give you access to all the essential controls via CV so that this can play along nicely with a modern set-up.

This particular SH-5 has just been fully serviced in our Synthesizer Rejuvenation and Wellness Centre and comes with a 90 day warranty of good health. Original lid included."

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The Summer Madness Sound with Vintage Synths | ARP Odyssey & ARP Strings

video upload by RetroSound

"Step into the lush, atmospheric world of Summer Madness by Kool & The Gang and discover how its iconic textures can be recreated using classic analog instruments. In this recreation, we focus on the essential ingredients that define the track's unmistakable character: the expressive lead sound of the ARP Odyssey, the warm and soulful Rhodes electric piano, and the rich ARP ensemble strings (ARP QUADRA) that float effortlessly through the mix.

Using vintage synthesizers and period-correct techniques, we'll break down the signature tones, performance nuances, and subtle production details that helped make this 1974 masterpiece a landmark of jazz-funk and electronic soul. Whether you're a synth enthusiast, producer, or fan of classic groove music, this journey explores the magic behind one of the most influential instrumental tracks ever recorded."

Akai AX60 S612 and MD280 Sampler System SN 01120-04195

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AX60 SN 01120-04195

"The AX-60 is a really special polyphonic synthesizer. Akai's answer to the Roland Juno Series, it can hit those sounds well but actually has quite a lot of extra features when comparing to a Juno-106. Paired with the S612 and MD280, the possiblities for this synth grow immensley. With crunchy lofi samples and a classic Juno sound, what else could you ever ask for!

The AX60 is a VCO synth and the oscillator section includes a triangle wave as well as a dedicated pulse width LFO. Additionally, pulse width can be applied to any wave! There are two envelopes, an LFO with sample and hold, and the ability to FM the filter with the oscillator. It even has built in chorus that sounds just like the BBD based chorus in the Juno synths. Finally, there is a built in arpeggiator and bi-timbrel keyboard split options. All these features make it quite a fun synth to use with more range than other vintage poly's.

The AX-60 is a great vintage poly option, especially in the wake of the similar Juno series prices skyrocketing!"

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UVI Introduces Rumble - The First Multiband Bass Synthesizer

Playlist:

1. UVI Rumble | Trailer
2. UVI Rumble | Showcase
3. UVI Rumble | Overview
4. UVI Rumble | Tips & Tricks

"Introducing Rumble, the first multiband bass synthesizer

Now available with intro offer at https://www.uvi.net/rumble

For the first time, discover a synth plugin that offers full control over the spectrum through three bands: Body, Character, and Air. With each band, a complete synthesis engine, achieving unmatched flexibility and precision in bass sound design."

"Rumble was designed to meet the needs of contemporary bass: the weight, punch, articulation, and movement that bass-led music demands. To deliver that, Rumble’s architecture treats each frequency band as a full synthesizer engine.

Body, Character, and Air each carry their own oscillator, wave-shaper, and effects, then converge through a shared filter stage, multiband compressor, and master EQ, to produce a powerful, unified voice.

The result is the first multiband synthesizer, built for bass from the ground-up. Layered sub-, mid-, and high-frequency content stays structurally separate, which means low-end weight, midrange definition, and top-end air can each be sculpted on their own terms.

The architecture itself goes deeper: vocal-formant synthesis, drone textures, percussive transients, cinematic motion, vintage analog warmth, all live within the same per-band approach.

The factory library is built by sound designers and genre-specialized producers, with a sprawling range of presets covering everything from 808s and wobbles to drones, motion sequences, and abstract textures.

Most synths give you one engine. Rumble gives you three."

Farfisa TK75 Homemade Custom Module Version ;) - feat. IK Multimedia UnoSynth

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"I cut my Farfisa TK75 Presets HomeKeyboard
Play Arturia Keystep Seq & Arp in Disco presets rhythm sync
TK75 Accompanist section plays in temporary sync
Line seq on IK Multimedia UnoSunth
Montarbo DREV 128 delay"

SUONOBUONO POLYVERA [01] // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Meet the Suonobuono Polyvera, a very special polyphonic hybrid desktop synth released in 2025.

I've been wanting a synth that uses samples as oscillators for quite a while, but it's a fairly barren market. The Prophet X was at the top of my wishlist, but other than the cost, I don't need a keyboard and I'm not fussed about analogue oscillators. Vintage samplers with analogue filters were considered, but I don't fancy implementing that 'charming' workflow into my studio!

The Polyvera is a versatile instrument, a perfect modern fusion of classic wavetable and sample-based synths like the Waldorf Microwave and Ensoniq Mirage respectively, but very much its own thing. As you'll hear in this clip, the Polyvera sounds rich and 'fulsome', with gritty textures easy to achieve throughout the signal chain.

This was recorded during my first session with the Polyvera, straight after unboxing. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

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/"

Fibrillomicina (Instrumental version). Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

"This is the instrumental version of the song 'Fibrillomicina.'
I love electronic music and compose and produce it in my studio.
I love both vintage and modern electronic instruments. In this song, I used modern synthesizers.

--The instruments I used are:
--GRP-A4 synthesizer for the automatic bass
--GRP synthesizer vocoder V22 for robotic voice part
--Moog VoyagerXL for solist part
--Oberheim OBX-8 for solist and pad parts
--Waldorf Quantum for solist part
--Nord Grand for piano part
--Solina String Machine for pad
--Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 for hypnotic percussions
--ANTELOPE Orion 32+ Gen 3 as audio interface
--SOLID STATE LOGIC Sigma Delta for summing all analog audio traces
--Steinberg Cubase 15 as DAW and Wave lab 13 for final mastering

Enjoy the song!
This is a pre-release. The official release is on the 26 of June on the main web platforms of music distribution. The release page will be: https://music.imusician.pro/a/1cGcLeZq"

Fibrillomicina (Voice version) Composed mainly with GRP-A4 synthesizer and GRP V22 Vocoder

video upload by Davide Micheli

Can the OBERHEIM TEO-5 get BRUTAL?

video upload by Tonepusher

"In this video, I’m taking a different look at the Oberheim TEO-5, a synth usually known for its lush, classic analog tones and pushing it into much more aggressive territory. We’ll explore how features like the Vintage knob, overdrive, X-Mod, and the ring modulator can transform this “vintage-style” instrument into a brutal sound design machine for industrial, EBM, and dark electronic music. If you’re into synths, sound design or heavy electronic music this one’s for you!"

Presets►https://www.tonepusher.com/
Patreon(synth presets,templates,store discounts)► / tonepusher

Backrooms Inspired Sound Design with Omnisphere 3 and Vulture Culture’s Legendary Synths

video upload by Keith Crosley

"We’re noclipping into liminal sonic realms, doing some Omnisphere 3 patches inspired by the Backrooms… and using Vulture Culture’s “Legendary Synths” sample library that I’ve converted to O3 multisampled soundsources! We’ll talky talky talky about liminal ambient inspirations, some of my favorite sound design tricks, and a few of the more unusual effects in Omnisphere. So grab your low-proximity magnetic distortion system and get ready for an ANALOG-HORROR-A-GO-GO episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show!

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🎹 Vulture Culture Legendary Synths Collections: https://vultureculture.live/collectio..."

You can find wavetables and additional resources by Keith Crosley available at https://www.wavetables.lol.

─── CHAPTERS ───
00:00 Why Sound Design for the Backrooms (A24 Film + Kane Parsons)
01:02 What This Video Uses: Omnisphere 3 + Vulture Culture's Legendary Synths Vol. 1 & 2
02:14 Why Omnisphere 3's New Effects Are Perfect for Analog Horror
03:07 Pre-Built Patch Walkthrough: Noisemaker, Film Projector & Spring Reverb
03:48 The JX-10 "Mays Pad" + Wavestation Tape Splice Sound

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Oberheim FVS-1 Custom Built for Ronnie Montrose, Vintage 4 SEMs & 2 Sequencers

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"Bought this 27 years ago from the keyboardist, Gary Hull, who played keyboard on 2 Montrose albums and also toured with him 1990-94. Gary also modified this Oberheim Four voice for Montrose to add sequencer functions. This Oberheim has 4 great sounding late 70's SEM Units and 2 later model Sequencer modules that are quantized, and output 4 channels to the 4 SEMs. A remote keyboard controlled by the Keyboard Module allows spilts and 4 note polyphony and many options for control. A programmed Expressionist MIDI to CV interface is included so the four voice is also controllable polyphonically over MIDI.
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The Four SEMs have been calibrated tuned and checked for complete noise free operation in 2026. The keyboard has been leveled and bushings replaced and plays perfectly. In 2026 the power module and output module were restored by Synth Smith, an analog repair specialist with over 30 years working on analog synths. I did not change much from what Montrose had done to this synthesizer. He was well known for his customization skills. I did add VCF controls and pots for all the SEMs so you can control from remote LFO's. The Programmer has never been connected in the Oberheim since I have owned it. In 2026 the Programmer battery was replaced and testing revealed it does work, but is not wired, and wiring it would be a lot of new wiring.

INCLUDES:
Oberheim FVS-1 in Custom Metal Case 27.5 wide, 23.75 High, 5 deep(inches)
49 Key Keyboard in Custom Metal Case
2 keyboard cables, power cable, Manual and Notes
MIDI to CV Rack Convertor Expressionist Programmed ($650 refund if not needed)
Hard Shell Pro Road Case for Main Unit

SHIPPING:
Only for Sale in North America due to size and weight
$500 Flat Fee for Shipping 3 Boxes, refund if less
Shipped Freight fully insured with tracking
Freight company will schedule delivery to your house
Box 1 - Main Unit 68 pounds 33 X 30 X 13 (Inches)
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2 smaller boxes Shipped Fed Ex Ground
Box 2 - Keyboard 19 pounds 36 X 16 X 8
Box 3 - 18 pounds MIDI to CV, Manuals, Cables, Misc. 24 X 17 X 8"

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MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar w/ Manual & Docs SN 1205

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"1981 MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar – Original Invoice, Manual, Warranty Card, Original Power Supply, 40-Foot Cable, Sealed S-TRIG Plug, Professionally Serviced

Offered for sale is a remarkably well-preserved 1981 MOOG Liberation analog synthesizer keytar—an exceptionally complete, documented, and professionally serviced example of one of Moog’s most iconic vintage instruments.

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You Only Think Vintage Synths Sound Better

video upload by Noir Et Blanc Vie

"So I was playing my Waldorfs, just making some music and looking for inspiration, and a thought came to me... Am I only using my Waldorf XT because I 'like it' not because it's actually better in anyway? While there are so many videos comparing synths online, I keep wondering....WHY? Like, what's the actual goal with this. I personally wonder if there's psychology behind why some can't just move forward and make sound instead of thinking 'I wonder if X makes sounds like Y' when the shortest answer would easily be 'why not just get the X?'. When I think about music I'm often confused by the idea of all this... so maybe ask yourself this.... 'What's your goal'. When you see life as only one constant stream, you cannot go back, only forward, I think so many of the choices I make to create come from that. Rather than compare, rather than spend my time purchasing, why not be content, why not just create....? A question for you today."

Roland JD-990 Super JD w/ Vintage Synths Expansion Board SN ZE81890

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SynthFest France 2026 | Official Aftermovie #NextLevelEdition

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SynthFest France 2026 was held April 17–19. You can find coverage via the SynthFest France label.

"► Thank You 101 Music | 3IS Education | A2D Sounds | ACE | Age Music Belgium | Akai Pro | Alex Nadzharov | Algae | Ambient Memory | Anasounds | Artists & Relationships | Arturia | ASM | Audeze | B4 Distribution | Baloran | Down the Patches | BEATSURFING | Benoit Widemann | BF Synth | BLEASS | Bitwig Studio | Bjooks | Bll Instruments | Charlotte Dubois | Calm | CIYLab | Heart of Sound | Collision Devices | CSFI | cyma form | DAWless Tools | Drift DJ | EmbodMe | Enjoy Electronics | Entropy & Sons | Eowave | Ewen d'Aviau | Euterpe | Expressive E | Erica Synth | FCPro Audio | France MAO | Frap Tools | Fred's Lab | Fulgur Synthesizer | Forge-TME | Glou-Glou | Haken Audio | Hainbach | Heritage Synthetizers | Hell Modular | HLABS | ITEMM | Ingmar Koch | JC Digital | Diary | Kaona | Kiviak Instruments | Kodamo | KORG | KA pro | KR magazine | L1V3 | Lagoon | The Voice Of The Luthier | Larix-Electro | Leaf Audio | Liquid Sky | Macbeth | MidiBen | Morphor | Musical Entropy | Mvk Synth | Nanopolis | North | Novation | NRSynth | Oberheim | Orbiton | Ohmforce | Paulee Alex Bow | PWM | ph-modular | Polytek | PPG | Pural Modular Synthesizer | Project Home Studio | Pylobolus | RBaudio | Ryme music | Travel Piano | Sequential | SACEM | SACEM University | Schneidersladen | Sonicware | Sp3ctra_ | SSL | Studiologic | Synclavier Music | Silence | SyntTesla | SynthAnatomy | SynthFood | SyntheGrall | SynthR | Synthstrom Audible | Teenage Engineering | Theater of the Fleuriaye | Thingstone | Theresyn | Things | Tom Geffray | Tony T-Steel | TouellSkouarn | UNAC | City of Carquefou | Vintage Synths & CO | Wee Noise Makers | Yamaha | Waldorf Music | Wavesequencer | Woodbrass | Usynth.

► Directed by Maxime Bichon, pictured by Maxime Bichon, Thibaut Charbonnier, with the participation of Gaspard Rouaud, Eva Buffa, Eva Bone Leloup, Penelope Galtier.

► Music ATOEM - Erase Mode, Deep Forest - Ghostly Disco, Dogs & Cables - Shallow Brains, Charlotte Dubois - The Electric Hands, Hainbach - Live from SynthFest 2026 - All rights reserved.

► Acknowledgments to Pierre-Jean Tardiveau / Syntesla and Hans Zimmer.

► Special thanks to all the benefactors, the technical team of the La Fleuriaye de Carquefou Convention Center and the visitors."

Erica Synths Steampipe Desktop Physical Modeling Synthesizer

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Modal Electronics Introduces Element One

video upload by Davide Puxeddu

"Put on your headphones 🎧. This is a pure, no-talking sound demo of the brand new Modal Electronics ELEMENT ONE synthesizer, an 8-voice virtual analog powerhouse.

I had the incredible honor of participating in the development and sound design of the Element One (created alongside the Hartmann Design team). In this video, I am jamming with the factory presets—which are actually the very patches I designed for this synth! I’m exploring random sounds, tweaking them on the fly to show you the true sonic potential of its 64 oscillators, morphable filters, and stereo FX. Everything is played live using the 37-key aftertouch keyboard and 4-axis joystick."

Modal Element One: a sophisticated synth 'repackaged' in an accessible keyboard – Sound demo

video upload by MusicRadar Tech



THE SYNTH FOR PEOPLE WHO JUST WANT TO PLAY

You’re a musician, not a computer programmer. Whether you’re a keyboard player who wants to fire up a searing solo, a guitarist looking for that perfect atmospheric pad, a drummer wanting to trigger massive electronic textures, or a vocalist needing a lush harmonic bed, you shouldn’t have to learn “synth science” just to get a great sound. Meet ELEMENT One—the 8-voice virtual-analog synthesizer designed to feel like an instrument, not a science project.

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Native Instruments Introduces Komplete 26

video upload by Native Instruments

"Get everything you need to take your music from first idea to finished master, including instruments, effects, and sounds trusted by the pros. Komplete 26 gives you synths, sampled instruments, drums, sound design tools, and studio effects – all in one complete music production bundle.

Whether you're composing, producing, or designing sound, Komplete gives you the tools to follow your ideas wherever they lead."

Press release follows:


Berlin, May 05, 2026 – Native Instruments today released Komplete 26 — everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track. With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it's the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.

Trusted by the producers behind the records you know Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It's the instrument collection behind some of the most iconic tracks you know, and the ones you're about to make.

"I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I'm writing or tweaking, it's a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished." — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth)

“Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke)

"Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times." — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)

New additions: sounds for every style and stage Newly added is the legendary semi-modular synth, Absynth 6, known for its evolving, otherworldly tones. Also included are Noire and Claire – sampled from rare grand pianos – and the ethereal vocal soundscapes of Moments: Vocal Clouds.

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Mitchell Sigman - Memory

video upload by celebutante

"From Mitchell Sigman's 2026 record, 'Memory Banks'
Available for streaming/purchase here: https://linktr.ee/mitchellsigmanmusic"

Some additional notes on the release from Mitchell:

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