The Korg Lambda - Strings from Heaven

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"A look at the Korg Lambda String Ensemble from 1979. Video features 2 original songs accompanied by the Linndrum, and a demonstration of all factory presets.

All sounds processed through Eventide Space Reverb

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00:00 Intro Song
01:09 Brief Overview
01:39 Factory Presets
04:54 Outro Song"

Recreating Pink Flyod's Iconic EMS Synthi AKS Sound | Voltage Labs

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"In 1973, Pink Floyd released 'The Dark Side of the Moon', one of the most influential albums of all time. The track 'On the Run' is famous for its use of the Synthi AKS, a classic London-made analog synthesizer by EMS (Electronic Music Studios).

Today I’d like to show you how to recreate the iconic sequence of that track on an EMS Synthi A, then show how to program it on a Moog Mother-32, and finally how to patch it in a Eurorack system."

Melbourne Instruments´ Roto-Control | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"Melbourne Instruments introduces the Roto-Control, a compact MIDI and DAW controller built around eight motorized, touch-sensitive encoders with haptic feedback and instant parameter recall. Designed for both software and hardware workflows, it combines deep integration with Ableton Live, Bitwig, and MIDI gear with onboard displays, customizable mappings, and motion recording for automation-based performance setups."

Xaoc Devices Budapeszt & Skopje | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"Xaoc Devices expands its modular lineup with two new Eurorack releases: Budapeszt, a stereo dual spectral processor built around comb filtering and resonant interference, and Skopje, a compact dual quantizer with support for microtonal scales, custom scale banks, and precision CV processing"

Koma Elektronik Haloplane | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"KOMA Elektronik’s Haloplane is one of the most unusual instruments unveiled around Superbooth 2026, translating the company’s experimental electromagnetic playing concept into a new digital instrument built around micro-loop sampling and wavetable synthesis. Developed together with Passpartout Duo, the expressive tabletop device replaces traditional keys and pads with playable electromagnetic fields, positioning Haloplane somewhere between a synthesizer, performance interface and sound sculpture."

Elta Music Polivoks-8 | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"ELTA Music expands the Polivoks legacy with the Polivoks-8, an eight-voice analog synthesizer inspired by the original Soviet design. Featuring dual oscillators per voice, multimode filtering, and extensive modulation options, it brings the distinctive character of the classic instrument into a modern polyphonic format."

Superbooth 2026 Highlights | Voltage Labs

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"This year at Superbooth, we found some seriously inspiring instruments - here are a few of our highlights. Soma showed one of the most forward-thinking instruments we came across, with a truly unique interface. Richie Hawtin and Erica Synths introduced the latest Bullfrog edition: Drums.
Buchla also caught our attention with Ziggy a compact new take on their iconic West Coast sound.
Polyend is aiming high with their new analog-digital hybrid drum machine, possibly their most ambitious project yet. And one of the most fascinating discoveries for us was Tembo: a wooden drum synthesizer that looks beautiful and sounds unlike anything else.

Interesting bits and pieces:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Buchla Ziggy
02:00 Soma Enigma
03:00 Superbooth & Schwarzmann (Live)
04:00 Erica Synth x Richie Hawtin´s Bullfrog
07:00 Polyend Drums
08:20 Tembo"

Apaeron Afour | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"Apaeron’s AFOUR is one of the more intriguing new synth projects emerging around this year’s Superbooth 2026, combining a compact four-channel architecture with an unusually hands-on interface featuring 44 knobs, a built-in looper, arpeggiator and modulation matrix. Designed around immediacy rather than menu diving, the instrument positions itself as a performance-focused hybrid synth aimed at fast, tactile experimentation."

Tembo | Musical Beings | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"Musical Beings’ Tembo is shaping up to be one of the most distinctive music tech releases of the year: a wooden drum machine and sampler that replaces traditional sequencing with a tactile grid of magnetic pieces designed for playful, hands-on beatmaking. Combining an approachable, almost toy-like interface with serious studio features such as sampling, effects and MIDI connectivity, Tembo positions itself somewhere between an educational instrument and a fully fledged creative tool."

Musical Beings made its first appearance on the site in this previous post.

Polyend Drums | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"With their new analog-digital hybrid drum machine Polyend is going for their most ambitious project yet. Let's have a listen."

Buchla Ziggy | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"Buchla’s Ziggy is one of the standout synth announcements surrounding this year’s Superbooth 2026, distilling the company’s famously expensive West Coast philosophy into a compact desktop instrument priced at just under $1000. Combining analog complex oscillators, low-pass gates and wavefolding with modern digital control, presets and effects, Ziggy positions itself as the most approachable and portable Buchla synthesizer to date."

Soma Enigma | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

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"As always, SOMA continues to push a genuinely forward-thinking approach to instrument design.

With ENIGMA, traditional control disappears. No keys, no knobs, no obvious interface. Sound is shaped through the position and movement of metallic objects placed directly on its surface, turning physical interaction into sonic exploration.

What makes it compelling isn’t just the concept, but the mindset behind it: Playfulness meets precision. Randomness meets intention. Experimentation becomes composition. Rather than asking you to perform, ENIGMA invites you to listen, react, and discover.

One of the most inspiring instruments we came across this year."

Maneco Labs - Dark System M1 [Will it Drum?]

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"Yes, it very much will drum. The M1 dark system is a fully modular (Eurorack compatible )system in conveniently compact desktop format. No external modules or effects are used in this video.

Head over to Noisebug to pick up one of these feature packed boxes.

#synth #modularsynth"



Dark System M1

Dark system M1 is an analog modular monophonic synthesizer voice, in eurorack format, completely patchable with 8 step sequencer , fuzz and delay effects.

Modules:

1-Sequencer 8 , a modern version of the classic Baby8 analog sequencer.
2-Sub Vco , sawtooth and pulse oscillator, 1 v per octave compatible, also includes a noise source and one or two octaves sub square waveforms, selectable with toggle switch.

3-Transistor ladder VCF , modern version of the classic moog ladder filter, capable os self oscillating

4-EG2 , dual ASR envelope generator, with loop capabilities for use as a sort of low frequency oscillator.

5-VCA4 , quad voltage controlled amplifier, with per channel gain and summed output for use as a voltage controlled mixer

6-Delay , pt2399 based , with modulation input and self oscillations

7-Crash Fuzz , a wild square wave fuzz , with modulation over pulse width (color) , and internal triangle LFO for modulating color

8-HRmixer , 4 channel mixer with global gain, vu meter led level indicator, and headphone output.

Specs :

dimensions : 58HP width m 3U height in Eurorack standards

Power requirement : 9VDC 0.5mA center negative (included)

Magnificent 5U / MU modular

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"All modules are in basically good working condition. On a few of them you can slowly notice that they have not been used for a long time, but this should easily disappear again with regular use. One or two jacks are a bit stiff.
I am the first owner. Listed from top to bottom and then the rack on the right (not in the main photo, but full of amazing modules).

ModularGrid Rack 1: https://modulargrid.net/d/racks/view/3056577 Dimensions (W × H × D) approx.: 143.5 × 25 × 22 cm Dedicated power supply (from MoonModular), completely independent. Synthesizers.com Q118 Instrument Interface Synthesizers.com Q125 Signal Processor Synthesizers.com Q105 Slew Limiter Club of the Knobs C 994 Multiples Synthesizers.com Q106 Oscillator (VCO) Synthesizers.com Q106 Oscillator (VCO) Synthesizers.com Q113 8-Channel Mixer Synthesizers.com Q106A Oscillator (VCO) Synthetic Sound Labs The Matrix Algorithmic Composer – Model 1660 Corsynth C103 Frequency Divider Multiplier Synthetic Sound Labs VC Envelope Generator – Model 1230 Synthesizers.com Q107 State Variable Filter (VCF) Synthesizers.com Q162 Filter Mixer for Q107 Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 905A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter Club of the Knobs C 911 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier Club of the Knobs C 905 Reverberation Unit

ModularGrid Rack 2: https://modulargrid.net/d/racks/view/3056596 Dimensions (W × H × D) approx.: 143.5 × 25 × 22 cm Dedicated power supply (from MoonModular), completely independent. Synthesizers.com Q124 Multiples Moon Modular 563 v1 4-Track/8-Step Trigger Sequencer Moon Modular 528 Sample and Hold Moon Modular 524 Quad Low Frequency Oscillator Moon Modular 524A Quad Low Frequency Oscillator Assistant Synthetic Sound Labs 5-Pulser / Dual Analog XOR – Model 1710 Club of the Knobs C 962B Sequential Switch (bidirectional) Club of the Knobs C 995 Attenuators Synthetic Sound Labs Double Deka VCO - Model 1130 Synthesizers.com Q115 Spring Reverb (Modified with 2 Tanks) Club of the Knobs C 911P v1 Pentaphonic VC Polyphonic Envelope Generator STG Soundlabs Digital Attenuators Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 906A Low Pass Gate Club of the Knobs C 906A Low Pass Gate Club of the Knobs C 911 Envelope Generator Club of the Knobs C 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier Club of the Knobs C 994 Multiples

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Behind The Drums Ep 22 - Siouxsie & The Banshees "Kiss Them For Me" Roland TR-909 - Schoolly D "PSK"

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"An in depth look at the making of Siouxsie & The Banshees classic single 'Kiss Them For Me.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using the Roland TR-909, Technics 1200 turntables, and MPC 2000XL triggering tabla samples."

Get to know the new Erica Hexdrums | Voltage Labs

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"We just received the HexDrums, an analog drum machine built for hands-on play.
Ten drum voices, inspired by the essentials of the 808 and 909, combined with versatile circuits from Hexinverter and the signature design of Erica Synths."

Conductive Labs Newsletter - NDLR On Sale

via the Conductive Labs newsletter:

"Hello lovely peeps, thank you for subscribing to our newsletter!
This issue brings news of an incredible The NDLR deal (and sweet new color scheme), availability and instructions for accessing the special edition The NDLR Rev1 to Rev2 upgrade kit, and a little bit of rehash of previous news.

Black Friday? Cyber Monday? The NDLR is On Sale Now!
The NDLR is currently on sale for the lowest price we've ever offered, at conductivelabs.com/shop and at Amazon.com, and Amazon.ca (colors vary by location and availability).
And is available at select retailers worldwide. See The NDLR product page at conductivelabs.com for a list of retailers, including Perfect Circuit, Thomann, Juno UK, Control Voltage, Moog Audio and more. [check dealers on the right]

If you have a The NDLR Rev2 with the red base, be sure to check out the Release 3 firmware at conductivelabs.com/download if you don't already have it. There's a fresh manual for it too.

The NDLR Rev1 to Rev2 Upgrade Kit
We did an upgrade kit crowd funding to enable NDLR Rev1 to have all of the great new features we've added to the Rev2 hardware with Version 3 firmware. We've fulfilled most of the crowd funded kits and have some left to offer to those who missed it.

This is a limited edition, 1 per person/NDLR/household offer. Proof of ownership by providing your NDLR Rev1 serial number is required.

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Synth Picnic - 8th November - What's New?

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"The next Synth Picnic is this Saturday, from 10:30am in the Honesty Library, Castle Quarter. New synths include the Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, Herbs & Stones, Neutral Labs and more.

Rentals - https://synthpicnic.com/modular-rentals/"

Soma Laboratory Documentary | Voltage Labs

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"SOMA Laboratory creates instruments that don’t just make sounds - they start a dialogue. From the Lyra-8 to the Pulsar-23, Vlad Kreimer’s philosophy of 'romantic engineering' challenges convention, inviting chaos, unpredictability, and a deeper human connection with machines."

Joranalogue Audio Design Introduces WALK 4 & WARP 1 Eurorack Modules

Press release follows:

"Emerging from the Joranalogue labs are two exciting new additions to our ever-growing series of fully analogue Eurorack modules. Let's dig into this dynamic duo.

First up: like a sample and hold with a master's degree, Walk 4 combines four analogue accumulators with a clock generator, four white noise sources and an auto reset to create a 10 HP voltage stepping, arpeggiating and random walking juggernaut.

With full voltage control and independent value and trigger inputs for each accumulator, there’s always more stochastic patching to explore ahead. And if you need a reliable master clock source with a huge range, 1 volt per octave tracking and external reset—that’s covered, too.

Meanwhile, its partner Warp 1 is a new breed of analogue waveshaper, based on a precise mathematical relationship between input and output, governed by a variable power function.

From subtle timbral colouring to wild hyperbolic distortion, it provides a level of control that’s unprecedented in waveshapers, combining meaningful parameters, clear LED indication, complete voltage control and DC to supersonic operation.

Friend of the brand BRiES already went and made a couple of excellent overview videos—be sure to check them out below. And, if you want to be among the very first people to patch these modules up, drop by our booth at Machina Bristronica in Bristol (UK), on Saturday the 27th or Sunday the 28th of September!"

Joranalogue Audio Design Introduces WALK 4 | Quad Brownian Accumulator | Quick Overview

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WALK 4

QUAD BROWNIAN ACCUMULATOR

4 high-precision analogue voltage accumulators.

Integrated wide-range clock trigger generator with 1 volt per octave tracking.

Trend parameter for simultaneous modulation of all accumulator values.

4 white noise generators add adjustable volatility.

Constrain provides counteracting force, preventing voltages from accumulating too quickly.

Automatic and trigger-driven reset functions.

Add input adds a continuous external signal to all accumulator outputs.


Joranalogue Audio Design Introduces WARP 1 | Power Curve Waveshaper | Quick Overview

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WARP 1

POWER CURVE WAVESHAPER

Analogue waveshaper based on power functions.

Adjustable exponent shapes waveforms from concave, to straight, to convex.

Hyper mode shapes incoming signals into hyperbolic-like waveforms.

Absolute value function for full wave rectifier use.

Symmetry control for asymmetric waveshaping.

Precision output clipper with independent negative and positive clipping levels.

Regular, inverted and polarity comparator outputs.

Excellent visual feedback: input voltage, output voltage and clipper status indicator LEDs.