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Friday, February 27, 2026
Roland Cloud XV-5080 - "Planet XV" Soundset
video upload by LFOstore
"The legendary Roland XV-5080 synthesizer is back with a virtual Roland Cloud version!
BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/roland-clo...
Back to 2000s XV series was one of the most powerful digital modules with its flexible engine & beautiful sound combined with great set of effects & drums.
Why its so cool?
Cause besides pianos, bells, cowbells & cheesy accordions, GM applause and Bang! presets - its capable to create great analog sounds, the deepest ambient textures, great moving sequences.
Its like a hardware 'Omnisphere' synth with huge effort.
So – what was our first desire when we get our black box?
To create our own soundset for the legend with modern approach ofcourse!
So here it is: 'Planet XV' Soundset by LFO.store team: Nick Klimenko & Kirill Polikashin.
128 presets splitted on:
Vintage analog-like basses & modern digital wavetable
Vintage & Modern leads (yes, Klaus Schulze spirit also there)
Deepest ambient pads, space drones & tonal soundscapes
Modern sequences you never heard or seen before on JV
Beautiful bells, plucks & rhytmic structures
Fx's with modular approach (cause, why not?)
Great emulations of classic legends: Moog, Jupiter, JX-series, CS & others.
Enjoy the sounds and rediscover XV world with our soundset!"
LABELS/MORE:
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
Roland
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Saturday, February 14, 2026
Våld Labs Tresse: a multiengine synthesizer based on Plaits, for desktop.
video upload by Våld Labs
This one was sent my way via Meska who had the following to say: "It's 'basicaly' a standalone MI Plait with 3voice and extended oscilator models."
Video description follows:
"Tresse — 3-voice polyphonic desktop synth, 38 engines
Hey all,
Been working on this for a while and it's finally at a point where I want to share it.
*Tresse* is a standalone polyphonic synthesizer built around Mutable Instruments' Plaits DSP code, running on an ESP32-S3 with a custom PCB. Three voices of polyphony, 38 synthesis engines, USB, DIN/TRS and Bluetooth MIDI, and perhaps Ableton Link and our upcoming stack (VMB) Våld Modular Bus, expected to ship this summer, and which will a new wireless comms protocol with negligible latency, auto discovery and machine mesh capabilities (to be released soon).
Also enough knobs and encoders to actually play the thing without menu-diving, and a battery for when you're bored outside of your studio.
*The core idea:* take the full Plaits engine library — all 24 algorithms — and make it polyphonic in a self-contained hardware instrument. Then keep going and add 14 more custom engines on top.
There are hundreds of options similar to this in modular systems and i thought why not bring all these god-level creative tools to bedroom, desktop producers who don't have the money or the space (or will) to mingle in the modular space, and bring them one contained box with all they need.
What's inside
*ESP32-S3* doing all the DSP across both cores (voices 0+1 on Core 1, voice 2 on Core 0, parallel render)
**PCM5102A DAC**, 24-bit output, 32kHz sample rate
*4 pots + 4 rotary encoders* through CD74HC4067 mux and MCP23017 I2C expander
*OLED display* (128×64) for patch info, engine select, preset browsing
*USB MIDI + BLE MIDI* — works with everything, no adapter needed for wireless
Custom PCB, all through-hole friendly
38 engines
The first 24 are straight from Plaits — East Coast, Phase Distortion, all three DX7 variants, Terrain, String/Chords, Chiptune, Wavetable, Speech, Swarm, Particle, the Rings modes, the three drum engines, etc.
Then 14 custom engines built from scratch:
*Karplus-Strong* — proper physical string modeling with excitation morphing (noise → impulse → tonal)
*ByteBeat* — 8 classic formulas with pitch-tracked rate, gets wild
*CZ Phase Distortion* — Casio CZ-style, three distortion shapes
*Supersaw* — up to 7 detuned saws with PWM, the obvious one but it needed to exist
*Formant* — vowel synthesis with 3 bandpass resonators, gender shift control
*2-Op FM* — clean FM with 13 ratios and operator feedback
*Wavefolder* — sine/tri/saw/square source into a proper folder with bias
*Noise Drums* — SVF-based with pitch envelope, covers kicks through metallic hits
*Modal Resonator* — 8 tuned bandpass partials, morphs from harmonic → bell → bar inharmonicity, with a bowed excitation mode
*Sympathetic Strings* — 3 coupled Karplus delay lines with controllable coupling and interval ratios
*Comb Resonator* — 4 parallel comb filters with spread control
*Drawbars* — organ-style additive with 8 Hammond-ratio partials
*Complex Oscillator* — FM into wavefolder, Buchla-adjacent territory
*Grain Noise* — granular noise with smoothing, good for textures and pads
Controls
Three parameter layers accessible via toggle buttons:
*Normal* — Timbre, Morph, Harmonics, Color on pots; Attack, Decay, FM, LFO Depth on encoders
*MOD* — Fold, Detune, Ring Mod, Chorus on pots; LFO destination/shape/speed/sync on encoders
*SHIFT* — Filter Cutoff/Reso/Env/Type on pots; Portamento, Octave, Vibrato depth/speed on encoders
Hold both buttons → engine select overlay. Double-tap MOD → system menu (randomizer, MIDI config, play mode). Double-tap SHIFT → preset browser across three banks (own patches, generated, branches).
Play modes: Poly, Mono, and chord modes (Major, Minor, 7th, Sus4, Power, Octave).
The randomizer is one of my favorite things — it generates random patches with procedural names (stuff like "Velvet Moth" or "Iron Shard"), you scroll through them with the encoder, and save the ones you like to a generated preset bank. 512 slots each for generated and branch presets, 128 for your own.
What it sounds like
Honestly covers a lot of ground. The Plaits engines already span everything from classic analog to FM to physical modeling to noise, and the custom engines fill in some gaps I wanted — proper supersaw, real Karplus-Strong, the modal/sympathetic stuff for metallic and evolving tones, and the ByteBeat engine for when you want to go full chaos. The global FX chain (filter, wavefolder, ring mod, chorus) ties everything together.
The project should be available from April 2026, in kit or assembled units! Price to be discolsed once i have the final FINAL prototype, but shouldn't hurt the wallet.
This is a *Våld Labs* project from Lisbon Portugal. Much more to come.
Would love to hear what people think, and happy to answer questions about the build or the DSP. Be aware that this is a pretty advenced prototype, but still a prototype"
https://valdlabs.com
Note they also have the Consequencer pictured left but no additional info aside from the following on it yet.
"A portable, desktop-first sequencer with modular DNA — built for the art of shaping chaos."
CubuSynth also has a Consequencer announced back in 2024, but they appear to be unrelated.
LABELS/MORE:
New Makers,
New Synths,
News,
Vald Labs
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
FreqGen - Orbital Drift (Live Modular Performance)
video upload by celldweller
"I haven't done this in a while. No softsynths. No presets. Just raw voltage, evolving sequences, and semi-controlled chaos, captured in real time. Why would I do this? Because I can.
Available on all DSPs Wed, February 4th.
A Celldweller Production.
Patch Notes
I’ve had Intellijel’s Metropolis for a long time and have used it on many songs. A family member bought me Metropolix as a gift and it was time for me to wrap my head around all the upgrades and new features, so that was the impetus for this track and the foundation it was built on.
Intellijel Metropolix to Livewire AFG. Modulating pulse width and harmonic animation with Ornament & Crime. That’s run through one of my fav filters of all time, the Cwejman MMF-2 modulated by the Tip Top Z4000 EG for a bit of snap but mostly as seen in the vid, manual modulation of the cutoff. Hands are handy.
Drums are sequenced by the Erica Synths Drum Sequencer with kick, hats and percussion all in random mode. The Drum Sequencer is controlling the VPME QD & QEX which I loaded up with my own selection of drum samples.
I used Make Noise Pressure Points/Brains for the main played lead, controlling pitch of the XAOC Devices Odessa. Gates fired from PP/Brains trigger another Z4000 EG which mults through a Synthrotek mult to a Pittsburgh Modular VCA and the Roland 521 VCF (The thing I keep looking up at, hoping it would wave or say hi. It never did, but it did an amazing job at filtering the Odessa.)
The little arp I added at the last minute. It lives on another rack which contains all my 5U stuff. Sadly it’s not in the video bc I didn’t know I was going to utilize it when I set up the cameras. Next time. The arp uses all Synthesizers.Com modules, sequenced by the Q119 and filtered by the Q150 Transistor Ladder filter.
Delays and reverbs from multiple Tip Top Z-DSPs. Some EQ & compression and maybe a delay in Cubase which mainly acted as my tape machine to record the performance. As I normally do when I patch, it’s all synced to Cubase clock using Expert Sleepers modules & Silent Way software.
If you read even one sentence from these patch notes, you get a lollipop and if you made it to the end you’re a true legend and clearly as nerdy as I am. 🙌"
Saturday, January 24, 2026
First steps with the ModBap Trinity - Does it doombap?
video upload by Abre Ojos
"I bought a @ModbapModular Trinity in their recent sale. Been wanting one for a while to pair with the Knobula Kickain and keep the drums in the rack. Come on a sound exploration journey and see the broad range of weirdness this thing can make.
00:00 Intro ramble & the why & unboxing
03:37 Rack install timelapse
04:58 Side Quest: Using the XYZ control on the Push for a rumble
09:10 First steps - Block synth
13:28 Heap Synth
15:47 Neon Synth
16:52 Arcade Synth
17:29 Orb Synth
18:53 Patching it up
22:50 A full patch
Also using these modules along with @Ableton Push 3 Standalone
@knobula_synths Kickain
@Endorphines Ghost
@DivKid DivSkip
Pamelas New Workout
Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"
LABELS/MORE:
eurorack,
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
Modbap
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Friday, January 23, 2026
Recreating a Prince Sermon: LM-1, DX7 & Juno-60 Breakdown
video upload by Nostalgic Explorer
"Today I am exploring an amazing track and how Prince turned this song into a sermon—blending faith, message, and sound. The spiritual meaning behind the music and the production tools that shaped it. And I am recreating this track in my studio using the Yamaha DX7, Juno 60 and Linn LM-1 drum computer."
00:00 – Intro
00:21 – The Story Behind “Let’s Go Crazy”: A Song or a Sermon?
01:50 – Recreating “Let’s Go Crazy” Drums with the Linn LM-1
02:50 – Recording the Organ Parts on the Roland Juno-60
04:56 – Yamaha DX7 Breakdown: Recreating the Final Section
05:47 – Juno-60 Bassline: Building the Groove
07:09 – Final Mix: “Let’s Go Crazy” Recreation by Prince
09:02 – Final Thoughts: Why “Let’s Go Crazy” Still Matters
Source used for this video:
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/story-be...
LABELS/MORE:
documentaries,
Linn,
Roland,
Yamaha
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
PopuMusic Party Studio Review — Pros, Cons & Real‑World Performance
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
Follow-up to this post.
"Here's my full review of PopuMusic's Party Studio ( https://www.popumusic.com/pages/party... ) - an innovative MIDI/synthesizer-enabled bluetooth speaker. I've tried to answer all your questions from last sunday and run through all of the functions and features, and point out the good, the patch-worthy and the 'why is this not there'."
Table of contents:
00:00 demo (pure / then mastered in a DAW)
00:46 hello, what's this?
01:07 specs
02:01 overall impression
02:17 internal battery run time
02:30 sound quality (speaker) - LOUD
02:47 user interface overview
03:58 synthesizer overview - tech info
04:43 the GM soundset
05:10 examples and thoughts on the piano sounds
05:41 ... and on the electric pianos
06:00 ... and strings
06:15 ... and guitar sounds
07:07 ... organ sounds
07:25 ... bass sounds
07:53 drums
08:20 GM parameter list (CC for tweaking sounds)
09:10 grand piano after tweaking ;-)
09:25 working on a detuned saw wave
10:17 singalong mode (auto accompaniement)
10:59 visual metronome
11:39 MIDI connectivity (keyboards, DAWs, sequencers...)
12:22 some standard MIDI files played back on the PartyStudio
13:18 bluetooth connectivity: "real music" + internal synth
13:47 the PartyKeys keyboard
14:17 conclusion: The Good
15:20 potential firmware update fixes
17:18 answering a viewer question
17:41 synthesizer users will not like this omission (plus a workaround)
18:51 the wish list
19:18 verdict
20:37 bye
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LABELS/MORE:
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
PopuMusic
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Control Synths from Your Phone: Piano Improv on Blade Runner Riff | iOS MIDI (Beta)
video upload by Cristián R. Villagra
"Live piano improvisation over synth riffs driven by my in-development iOS MIDI control app (no name yet). The app sends MIDI to my computer to play arpeggiators and tweak sound parameters in real time (filters, tone, mix, FX) using on-screen faders, knobs, XY pads, mini keyboards, and pitch bend.
Session routing (Kontakt):
• CH1: Noire Piano — played from Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3
• CH2: Two synths — driven by the app’s Bass Arpeggiator (riff inspired by Vangelis’ Blade Runner theme)
• CH3: Lead synth — performed from the app’s mini keyboard
• CH4: Minimal electronic drums — driven by a second arpeggiator
Why this app? Many keyboards I use on stage have few (or zero) surface controls—sometimes not even pitch bend—so I built a mobile controller to unlock hands-on control: shape filters, automate movements, morph textures, balance layers, and keep playing fluidly. If this helps me, I know it can help other players too.
This video is a 6-minute+ live jam to show the workflow: arpeggiators keeping motion underneath while I improvise on piano and ride parameters on Page 2 of my scene (faders/knobs/XY). The app is still in development and I plan to release it as soon as possible.
If you’re into MIDI control, live keys, or sound design, tell me what you’d like this app to do next—your feedback will shape the release.
Additional Keywords: iOS MIDI app, mobile MIDI controller, live arpeggiator, synth arps, Kontakt Noire, Native Instruments, Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3, phone MIDI, DAW performance, synth filters, XY pad, faders and knobs, pitch bend on mobile, live improvisation, Blade Runner inspired, Vangelis, sound design workflow"
LABELS/MORE:
iOS,
New Mobile Apps,
News
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Saturday, October 04, 2025
What is thing thing?! Breaking down the MORESCHI / GODWIN CD 1
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
00:00 video begins
01:59 introduction and specs
04:18 drum machine demonstration
06:22 auto accompaniment break
08:06 drum machine demonstration continues
09:25 modulation section
10:52 musical interlude
14:22 bonus musical interlude
"GODWIN / MORESCHI CD 1 - 1984
What is this thing?
Why does it look so awesome?
Who controls it?
How?
Also released under the Moreschi brand and sometimes with a reversed control panel, the questions are piling up over here and since this unicorn doesn't get captured very often we thought we owed the internet quality photos and an in-depth, technical video demonstration of its functions.
We haven't managed to crack open the Treble sounds - we need the schematics to properly access those - if anyone has them please contact us - and stay tuned for a Part II then.
The video probably has the information you need but let's dive in to a basic rundown here just in case:
The CD1 is an Italian auto-accompaniment unit derived from the Godwin Drummaker 32.
Hooking this up to an electronic accordion, foot pedals or an organ you get organ and polyphonic sounds, pre-programmed chords, arpeggios, bass lines and drum machine patterns.
It's unclear which accordion model is compatible to the CD1, if such an object exists.
The unit has 6 sections: Drum machine, Bass, Chords, Arpeggio, Treble and Solo sounds. Plus a modulation section.
The 2 arpeggio sounds are the same as on the Drummaker 32 while the drums are unique to the CD1.
Our plan is to unlock the last tabs sounds properly once we find the schematics or manual but in the meantime the unit trigger 4 chords with the Program push buttons so you can still use it and it sounds great."
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
OhmForce Bohm Kick Synthesis System Review
video upload by Molten Music Technology
"How does it take three modules for form a kick drum? The Bohm system will show you why more is definitely more when it comes to kick drums by adding a whole module of techno rumble and another of sidechain ducking and DJ effects for complete kick-driven performance system."
Intro - 0:00
Overview - 5:39
The Kick Drum Models - 6:24
Bohm Groove - 14:58
Bohm Performer - 21:50
Bohm Performer FX - 23:26
Summary - 25:15
Live Modes - 26:19
Conclusions - 34:21
Outro Jam - 39:39
Monday, September 08, 2025
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M Review & Demo | Compact Synth Powerhouse
video upload by Starsky Carr
0:00 All 3rd Wave intro (not drums or vocals!)
2:13 Doing that PPG Thing
4:07 It's SOOOO much more than a PPG
6:33 Creating the Different Styles of Tones
14:00 Putting Them All Together
16:15 Demo Track - Rain or Shine
"The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M is here – the compact desktop module with huge power. From classic PPG tones to modern wavetable magic, this demo shows why it could be your next dream synth.
In this video I put it through its paces with a full demo and review, showing how it stacks up against the bigger 3rd Wave keyboard and even the Behringer Wave – a clone of the classic PPG 2.2.
With 24 voices, wavetable creation, sample import, and a deep sequencer, the 8M delivers the lush PPG tones we know and love – but it also goes far beyond, opening up new creative possibilities for sound design and performance.
If you’ve seen my earlier videos on the 3rd Wave , you’ll know how close they get to that classic PPG sound. But the 8M adds serious flexibility: multi-timbrality, modern workflow, and the ability to create wavetables from audio. This isn’t just a clone – it’s a synth that pushes forward while staying true to the heritage.
Whether you’re a fan of vintage digital synths, wavetable synthesis, or just looking for an inspiring new instrument for your studio, the 8M is a fascinating option.
👉 Check out my 3rd Wave Playlist - everything you could ever want to know!"
Thursday, September 04, 2025
Digitone 2 + Launch Control XL 3: One System for EVERY Jam
video upload by Sineway
"Learn how to connect the Digitone 2 with the Novation Launch Control XL 3 for a consistent synth workflow that works across all your live performances.
🎛 What you’ll see:
My 8 column layout for drums, bass, leads, and more
How I map faders to mod wheel macros and encoders to breath control
Why one fader for all drums (mapped across multiple tracks) is often enough
Extra spice: direct MIDI CC mappings for reverb decay + delay feedback
How to configure the Launch Control XL 3 in Novation Components
How to assign MIDI channels on Digitone 2 for a stress-free synth workflow
Why this system also works with Digitakt 2, Syntakt, Digitone and even other synths like Peak or MiniFreak
💡 I still have unused encoders — what would you map them to? Let me know in the comments.
The software used to configure the Launch Control XL 3 is called Components and can be downloaded from here: https://novationmusic.com/components"
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Whimsical Patching // 4. Utility Drum Machine
video upload by Whimsical Raps
All parts here
from Dani:
"When I take inventory on why modular synths remain compelling to me, it is because the format puts one in direct conversation with _voltage_. As mentioned in other videos, every signal in a modular synth is voltage -- some of it moves quickly enough to hear, some of it moves slowly and is excellent for modulation, but pushing this common denominator to its edges often leads me to make choices that a computer or desktop synth simply cannot facilitate with the same improvisational ease. But I also love working with computers as an end-of-chain glue -- not just for editing or effects, but to bring a new set of possibilities to the playground.
This video is a supercut of two processes:
a. The core is a conversation between Cold Mac and Just Friends. Just Friends provides cycling envelopes and pulses, which run through a self-patched Cold Mac. Though Cold Mac is primarily known as a utility module, cross-patching its wavefolders and slews creates gnarly delights out of simple input signals. Adding the inherent rhythmic interrelation of envelopes from different channels of Just Friends to the mix can quickly create a fuzzed-out chaotic drum machine with low subs and bursts of noise. Modulating SURVEY, both by hand and voltage, reveals a world of timbral shapes.
b. While (a.) was exciting and revelatory, it was missing something. Whenever I sequence drums, I love to layer percussive hits with additional samples -- so I took to @kriista's Data Knot, which packages FluCoMa's real-time descriptor analysis tools into an army of useful Max/MSP objects. Data Knot allowed me to use audio from my 'utility drum machine' to crawl through slices of @natesmithdrumsofficial's Pocket Change and a Bonnie Raitt isolated vocal track, which filled things out in a really fun way.
Both the original modular-only recording and the responses of Data Knot are layered to create this hybrid result which, to me, feels really organic and fluid."
LABELS/MORE:
eurorack,
Whimsical-Raps
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Sunday, August 17, 2025
Eurorack Jam Case… What Could Go Wrong?!
video upload by Dots
"Join me for another Mini Modular Moments episode as I unveil my brand new studio recording and jamming Eurorack case! In this video, I walk you through every module in my compact modular synth build — from the Frequency Central Product to the Squarp Rample drum sampler — and explain why I chose each one. Then, I power it up for the very first time on camera to see what kind of noise (or magic!) it can make.
Featuring voices, drums, filters, modulation, and a Keystep Pro for control, this case is designed for full jams in a portable format. Expect some happy accidents, a little chaos, and plenty of patching fun.
🎛 Modules Featured:
Frequency Central Product
Knobula Monuatic
Nano Modules ONA
Mutable Instruments Veils
Klavis Quadigy
WMD Carbon Filter
Squarp Instruments Rample
Endorphin.es Cockpit
…and more!
Whether you’re into Eurorack modular synths, studio jam setups, or just curious about how a live performance case can evolve into a studio powerhouse, this one’s for you"
Monotrail Starting with Modular
video upload by Monotrail Tech Talk
1. Getting started with modular - 4 eurorack systems explained
There are many ways to get started with modular, and many reason to be interested in it. There is no single solution, modular is a journey and you have to discover and experience your own. This video is part of a series where I share some thoughts and ideas I wish I could find when I started out. Take or leave whatever you like :)2. What modules should you buy when starting with modular?
Timetable:
00:00 – Introduction
02:17 – The Monosynth
06:32 – The Sonic exploration lab
10:26 – The Performance system
15:34 – The Dedicated tool
Getting started with eurorack can be confusing. The number of modules available grows ever week. And on top of that, what you need depends on what you want to do with your modular. In this episode in a longer series, I look at a 4-module starter voice as an option.
Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Building a mono synth
02:49 – Oscillators
05:08 – Filters
07:47 – VCAs
10:26 – Modulation
14:47 – Patches
Back to Dots:
Watch our whole Mini Modular Moments playlist here:
LABELS/MORE:
Endorphin.es,
eurorack,
Frequency Central,
Klavis,
Knobula,
Mutable Instruments,
NANO,
Squarp Instruments,
WMD
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Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Roland JX-3P & JX-8P vs Juno-6. Are the JX incapable, or why is the Juno-6 twice as expensive?
video upload by Knobs & Switches
"Here is a longer comparision video about the Roland JX-3P and 8P and the Juno-6 and why you did not only need the Juno-6. The JX could really surprise you. The title track was only made with the JX-3P and 8P including the Drums!"
LABELS/MORE:
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
Roland
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Friday, July 18, 2025
Whimsical Patching
video uploads by Whimsical Raps
Playlist:
1. Whimsical Patching // 1. Audio-Rate Modulation
from Dani:
"One of my favorite aspects of modular synthesis is that signals we can hear are made of the same basic building block as signals which provide control and modulation -- they're all just voltage moving at different rates!
When we use an audio signal in the place of control voltage, we're touching into a technique broadly known as audio-rate modulation. Using audio-rate modulation in the Whimsical Raps ecosystem is incredibly rewarding, as it can unlock unexpected behaviors in familiar and new modules alike.
Here, Mangrove (our formant oscillator) modulates Silhouette's (our new 'signal combiner') SPOT, which is mixing six audio channels from Just Friends (our six-voice digital oscillator). I noticed that sending Mangrove into SPOT bleeds Mangrove's audio signal into the mix, so I tuned Mangrove to harmonize with Just Friends. This endowed FORMANT changes with new power, adding harmonic depth to the chaotic modulation -- notice the sizzle around 0:30 as FORMANT is cranked up.
Once INTONE adds distance between the ratios of Just Friends' oscillations, I reduce FORMANT to a low-frequency grumble -- I particularly enjoyed Silhouette's delayed vocalizations of these changes across the stereo field. Manually scanning SPOT offsets the input channels we're highlighting, which reveals the new INTONE-spread pitches. Increasing FORMANT introduces audible discontinuities as Mangrove regains its pitch, which are unique in the left and right channels. A final INTONE adjustment is added for performative spice, which is caught by the bucket-brigade device for a muted splash of stereo color."
LABELS/MORE:
eurorack,
Whimsical-Raps
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Maestro Rhythm King MRK-4 SN 45738
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via this Reverb listing
"An American-made, analog drum machine with a distinctively woody tone and a remarkable feature no other drum machine posses - Modulation.
Swipe for a demonstration of how it operates [video previously posted here]
On the back is an audio input for modulating external instruments like guitar, organ or why not a string machine? Much like a side chain compressor, the external signal gets muted by the individual drum hits of the rhythm pattern engaged, almost like a tremolo but rhythmically syncopated.
There’s a slider to control the level of audible drums or instrument input signal.
10 drum sounds and 16 rhythm patterns are available to the user.
No individual volumes are at our disposal but a slider to emphasize the brighter or bass-y drum sounds.
Excellent condition unit with a small bump on the front wood panel.
110 Volt power with standard American power connector."
via this Reverb listing
"An American-made, analog drum machine with a distinctively woody tone and a remarkable feature no other drum machine posses - Modulation.
Swipe for a demonstration of how it operates [video previously posted here]
On the back is an audio input for modulating external instruments like guitar, organ or why not a string machine? Much like a side chain compressor, the external signal gets muted by the individual drum hits of the rhythm pattern engaged, almost like a tremolo but rhythmically syncopated.
There’s a slider to control the level of audible drums or instrument input signal.
10 drum sounds and 16 rhythm patterns are available to the user.
No individual volumes are at our disposal but a slider to emphasize the brighter or bass-y drum sounds.
Excellent condition unit with a small bump on the front wood panel.
110 Volt power with standard American power connector."
80s Synthwave big love 🎹❤️
video upload by RetroSound
"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
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Today another synthwave track from me. You know that my heart beats especially for this genre. The music always puts me in a good mood, no matter if I listen to it or make it myself. It always awakens positive feelings in me.
That's why I'm showing you my track Relaunch today. It was made exclusively with the Roland Juno-106, drums: Linndrum and Simmons.
Have fun!
RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Waldorf Pulse & Pulse 2 - Don Solaris Soundset
video upload by Don Solaris
"Available at: https://www.donsolaris.com/?page_id=3633
Why DCOs? Unlike traditional VCOs (voltage-controlled oscillators), DCOs maintain consistent pitch and phase – which may sound like a subtle difference, but in practice, it’s key to achieving harder, tighter, and more aggressive bass. DCO-based synths like the Pulse don’t drift or smear. They hit with precision, punch, and presence, which is especially crucial when you want bass that stays locked in with your drums and doesn’t fall apart under compression or saturation."
Friday, March 28, 2025
Super Modular Drum Machine for Ableton Live Element by 36db
video upload by Isotonik Studios
"Creating unmistakable and quirky drums is a science within itself. Adding some spice to your tracks is exactly why we created the Super Modular Drum Machine.
This third Elements release not only contains unique analogue drum and percussion samples from our Modular Synth, but also four exclusive 36db Drum Rack™ Kits, each with a unique flavour for creating glitchy drums and patterns. The 36db Glitchtastic and Warp & Stutter Effects Racks will send your ideas to new realms of sonic goodness we know you’ll find essential!
If you like the production style of Jon Hopkins, DJ Koze, James Holden, Flume, J Dilla and Aphex Twin then this selection of Drum Rack™ kits is for you..
AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/s..."
LABELS/MORE:
Ableton,
Isotonik,
News,
Soft Synths
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
Friday, March 14, 2025
Crashing down | Moog Minimoog, Sequentix Cirklon, Sequential Prophet 10, DSI Prophet 12, Nord Drum 2
video upload by MIDERA
"I was considering selling the Minimoog. Kept talking to friends about how I just didn't like it. I don't know why, I guess maybe it was like with the Prophet 10, where it's just a lot of money and it doesn't really seem to do anything that much better than what I already have. One of my friends said 'Well, have you tried sequencing it?' And no... I hadn't. I got the Minimoog when one of my cats died, then I rehomed my dog, and then my mom died. The whole next year (2024) I spent scanning photos in of my parent's. Only now have I started to get back into things. Well, I decided to try it out and wow, I really enjoyed it - the Minimoog sounds pretty amazing. So this is my first track with it sequenced.
I'm also working on trying to get more proficient with the Cirklon, and I've gotten a little hold on using it.
Parts:
Moog Minimoog: Bass
DSI Prophet 12: Bells
Sequential Prophet 10: Pads
Clavia Nord Drum 2: Drums
Sequentix Cirklon: Sequencing
Native Instruments Raum: Reverb"
LABELS/MORE:
Clavia,
DSI,
MOOG,
Native Instruments,
Sequential,
sequentix
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