All recorded at 24bit 96kHz PCM on UAD Apollo X hardware with mainly UAD FX.
I have 4 fully digital synthesizers and I crafted patches for all 4:
Beetlecrab Audio Tempera
Waldorf Music Iridium desktop
Fred’s Lab Manatee
ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe
The Hydrasynth is the most challenging (IMHO) to find a sweet spot; however I’m pleased with this bank and I think there are some unique sounds in it."
"An unexpected impromptu performance with the same setup as my previous video, hope you'll enjoy it! ❤️
The NDLR is sequencing with:
Drone track: the Moog Minitaur (BASS)
Pad track: the Waldorf Streichfett (PADS)
Motif-1 track: the Roland S1 (ARP)
Motif-2 track: the Roland S1 (ARP)
The DRUMS are coming from the Korg Volca Beats and the LEAD is being played in real-time on the Novation Mininova.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Improvised Solo
02:40 Bridge
03:14 Outro
A couple of tricks I used here:
I used the STUTTER EFFECT of the Volca Beats as a delay here on only one voice (not the master bus). First it's on the Open Hi-Hat and then swapped to the Closed Hi-Hat (creating a sixteenth note rhythm without changing pattern)
I'm using one of the NDLR's LFO (Square wave) to modulate the octave of the PADS.
I've used the hidden CHORUS of the S-1 synth to create the wide ARP 😉"
"This is the start of a long-held dream — to combine my photos with my music, letting each frame have its own soundtrack.
WHEN SILENCE FELL
A weekend tucked away in the mountains. Two souls meet in solitude, expecting a quiet evening. But sometimes, silence breaks — and words change everything.
When Silence Fell — a moment suspended between shadow and truth. This photo was taken in Toggenburg, Switzerland. The moment I snapped it, I knew right away how it should look — like in an old black-and-white Hitchcock movie.
Let the music and image tell the story you didn’t see coming.
Synthesizers & EFX used:
Udo Super 6
Waldorf M
Eventide H9600"
"This is one of my most personal jams, hope you'll enjoy it 🖤
The NDLR is sequencing with:
Track 1: the Moog Minitaur (BASS)
Track 2: the Waldorf Streichfett (STRINGS)
Track 3: the Waldorf Streichfett (PLUCKS)
Track 4: the Roland S1 (ARP)
The DRUMS are coming from the Korg Volca Beats and the LEAD is being played in real-time on the Novation Mininova.
A couple of tricks I used here:
The Waldorf Streichfett has 2 engines (STRINGS + SOLO), which can be played independently if needed. This is what I did here, where Track 3 of the NDLR is sequencing the SOLO engine, and Track 2 the STRINGS engine.
I'm using one of the NDLR's LFO (Random wave) to modulate (by sending CC) the TONE parameter of the Waldorf Streichfett SOLO engine.
I've used a second LFO on the NDLR to modulate of the parameter the octave parameter of Track 1 (called the DRONE track on the NDLR) which is sequencing the Minitaur, hence playing from time to time a note with an octave higher 😉"
"I developed a bidirectional editor for Waldorf Music M v1.10 using TouchOSC mk2 augmented by LUA scripts, here is a video (with audio) showcasing 4 possible workflows.
It was interesting loading the patches I created (without an editor, directly on the synth)
"Music as therapy...
As usual I'm recording directly to one stereo track and I noticed while watching the video that the Minimoog is too loud (still I love its sound!) and the 808 bass drum a bit too low, but as I currently want to spend as less time as possible on the same project, I won't record another take and I'll move on to something different.
Sounds: Mos-Lab 2500, muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse +, Oberheim Matrix 1000, Roland TR-808, Ace Tone Rhythm Ace.
Effect: Eventide H9, Hologram Microcosm, Audiothingies Doctor A."
06.17.2025 Man Machine for fun [The instruments I used]
"An ambient synthscape of lots of textures & favourite synth sounds to images of cityscapes and a solitary figure... This track was performed with real analogue & digital equipment, as well as some in the box... headphones a must for the imaging & bottom end in this piece... enjoy..."
"Equipment used in this piece includes Moog Voyager, Roland VP-330, Yamaha SS-30, Arp Odyssey mk3, System 100m, Waldorf M, Arturia Microfreak.
Effects included the Chase Bliss CXM1978, MXR Flanger/Doubler, E.H. Small Stone, Hologram Microcosm. Software used N.I. Kontakt.
Headphones a must for lots of movement in the mix as well as low frequencies… Enjoy :)"
"As usual can't beat the amazing original by Aphex Twin and it's not the goal anyway, cause I'm doing these session as therapy. No-brainer and fun.
One unique take und tschüss! Peace.
Mos-Lab 2500, muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, TR-808, Waldorf Q, Oberheim Matrix 1000.
Effect: Audiothingies Doctor A."
"m-tech's Phil Tucker explores building a custom patch from scratch using the Waldorf Iridium Core. Nothing beats the satisfaction of building your own sound, but these days it's far too easy to just pick one from the list! The Iridum Core is a powerful synth with fantastic features – in this video Phil explores building a sound from a basic sine wave to a juicy pad, saving it, and then finding it again later in the library!"
Explore new sonic horizons with the "Hemisphere" sound bank for Arturia Pigments V6, featuring 65 meticulously crafted presets.
This collection provides a diverse range of sounds, from evolving pads and atmospheric effects to lush synth textures, perfect for ambient, cinematic, and electronic music production.
Whether you're looking to create ambient soundscapes, dynamic pads, or futuristic sound design, this set delivers high-quality sounds that inspire creativity.
Key Features: 65 custom-designed presets for Arturia Pigments Ideal for genres such as ambient, soundtrack, experimental, and electronica.
Preset Categories:
Evolving Pads: Smooth and evolving textures that add depth and movement
Synth Strings: Lush, cinematic strings with a modern edge
Soundtrack: Dramatic, atmospheric sounds perfect for film scoring and sound design
Ambient SFX: Creative sound effects that enhance your compositions with subtle details
Atmospheres: Ethereal and expansive sounds to fill your sonic space
Aberfine Aeon dual VCF development video upload by Vladimir Salnikov
#aberfine
#aberfine-dev
#dev-diaries
#dualvcf
This one is in via an anonymous reader who had the following to say: "Vladimir Salnikov, the freelance developer behind Waldorf's M synthesizer, is starting his own synthesizer company with a kickstarter for a polyphonic analog synthesizer."
Some details from Vladimir Salnikov himself (Note a 1.09 update for the M is also coming):
"Hi guys. I have a good chance now to dive deep into my synth project, which I want to present soon on Kickstarter. However, I need to ask you, what do you, guys, want it to be?
I have for now actually 3 nice-sounding synths in different design phases. All these activities are for financing the 4th synth, which I see as a promising shiny new direction in the industry. But to develop this properly, I need to hire two extra developers - and I do not have money for this right now. So the idea is fairly straight - make a 'simple' synth, back its production by crowdfunding (developing costs are on my side), and reinvest the profit into the development of a fully new synth, based on some new technologies and concepts.
What is the development right now, all on the working prototype phase :
1. 4 voices 'classic' hybrid, based on Shruti / Ambika from Mutable Instruments and it's concept - intercheangable filter boards, simple control, rich sound. An engine has lot of additions and upgraded to the modern 32bit platform from original 8 bit. Target price is 459 Euro / 499 USD for the complete factory built synth (min 100 units should be backed). DIY TH kits may follow if needed (one is yet designed).
2. A Mono/Paraphonic hybrid, based on dual MI Braids as an oscillators section, and multimode VCF (triple core) of my own design. High quality digital FX (reverb, delay, flanger) are onboard (per synth). Flexible VCF 'cores' routing in analog domain. Sample-precise concept for CVs in analog domain. Target price is 399 Euro / 459 USD for the complete factory built synth (min 100 unit should be backed).
3. A 6/12 voices hybrid polysynth based on idea of OBX, but with digital oscillators. Dual VCF design (Polyvoks + CEM), base version is a 6 voices desktop module, expandable for 12 voices with voice card (USERS INSTALLATION IS WELCOME BY DESIGN). High quality onboard FX (per layer) - shimmer reverb, delay with looper, flanger, phaser, distortion etc. Dual Layer mode is possible with installed expansion. Target price is 969 Euro / 999 USD for a 6 voices desktop module, 399 Euro / 469 USD for the expansion (again, min 100 units should be backed to achieve target prices).
What will you prefer to launch first? The design readiness and software readiness are in the same order as variants, i.e. 'PolyShruti' is most ready, 'Dual Braids + flexiVCF' is on case design phase, 'PolyPolyvoks-OB6' is built on the board, working with modified M software.
Fist two synths will be equipped with an 2.23 inch OLED display (same as on Kyra) and mixed potentiometers / encoders / buttons / LEDs controls. For the last also keyboard version is desired but will be possible only in second / third batch (if any occured). Display for the last now is a question, but 4,5 inch hi-res IPS (no touch) is desired (waiting for sample delivery).
Perhaps it is a bit naive, but I am believe in the POWER of GS community, and, at least know some of you guys personally. I do love design synths, I do love how they sounds, and I would be happy to make something new in collaboration with you guys, as it was (partially) with the M. I was really happy to do this.
And again, this project is actually for financing real breakthrough. Can't manange to do this on my own, unfortunately.
So, all opinions are welcome! Thank you in advance, dear community.
Greetings from Remagen your Vladi.
p.s. 1.09 for M is in development no abandonned abyss for the M.
p.p.s In Hybrids We Trust!"
Followed by:
"So I finally did the VCF prototyping - CEM + Polyvoks VCF dual with flexi routing (serial / parallel / serial + parallel). It's sound such an unique and reach. So, the variant 3 is finally chosen and development began on full gas."
Looks like it will be the Aberfine Aeon based on the video above?
"I am continuing my deeper exploration of the vast possibilities offered by the Hapax 🤩
In this jam I loaded on the Hapax, the "definition files" for the Nymphes and TR-6S, and I have to say that it really opens up the possibilities to easily automate or modulate parameters on the synths (used for example here to modulate the pitch of some drum sounds or to add the noise oscillator of the Nymphes on some notes only etc.)
0:00 - The track starts with the 0-Coast playing a syncopated bass line thanks to the EUCLID MIDI effect of the Hapax, and with the M playing the main RIFF.
0:36 - I then fade in the Nymphes playing the pulsating (thanks to an EUCLID MIDI effect too) detuned CHORDS thru the Julianna analog chorus pedal (adding the wide stereo effect).
0:55 - The drum parts are played by the TR-6S using only the Analog Circuit Behavior engine (i.e. no samples used) for the drum sounds, with its VINYL SIM effect on the master bus squashing the DRUMS! 🤘 Also, I didn't use the TR-6S' sequencer here but the Hapax, in order to be able to swap between different patterns on only one machine (Hapax) + to use the FILL button on the Hapax to add breaks on the DRUM track too + I used 2 LFOs on the Hapax to control parameters on the TR-6S (as the TR-6S only has 1 LFO 😅)
1:40 - Bridge (only M synth)
1:55 - 4 to the floor part
2:38 - Outro
All the transposition are done in real-time on the Hapax (using Track 16)."
