"The now discontinued and rare Bleep Labs Thingamagoop 2 light controlled synthesizer. Has a built in speaker, a 1/4in audio output, and a 1/8in CV output so it's compatible with Eurorack. Has both analog and digital synth modes. The Bleep Labs Thingamagoop 2 is an experimental synthesizer designed for creating unique and atmospheric sounds. This hybrid desktop synthesizer offers a CV input and audio output, making it versatile for various audio setups. With its clear design and compact size, it is perfect for creating ambient noise and musical compositions on the go. Additionally, the Thingamagoop 2 features speakers for real-time sound playback and can be powered by batteries for added portability."
FULTON, MD – Impact Soundworks has released Chro-Nyx, a virtual synth that faithfully recreates the beloved JP-8080 synthesizer as well as elements from other popular hardware such as the Access Virus, Nord Modular 2, Korg Mono/Poly, Roland Jupiter-8, and others. With extensive oscillators, filter models, effects, and modulation capabilities, this virtual synth (available in VST, AU, and AAX formats via Reaktor Player) allows producers to create a huge range of possible tones.
Developed over the course of 5 years, Chro-Nyx captures the look, feel, and sound of the JP-8080, an early analog modeling synth that revolutionized digital music in the 1990s (most notably by introducing the supersaw oscillator).
Chro-Nyx then goes far beyond their original capabilities, integrating components from other vintage analog and digital hardware, along with unique and custom DSP, resulting in a feature-packed virtual synth workstation suitable for many genres.
Highlights of Chro-Nyx beyond the complete feature set of the JP-8080 include:
Dual oscillators with 31 oscillator types, each with unique parameters, and many emulating specific hardware
Dual filters with multiple topologies, slopes, and 5 styles available, such as ‘Classic’, ‘Acid’, ‘Lush’, etc.
18 filter drive types and a unique ‘BOOST’ mode that allows for extreme distortion and circuit bending-style effects
Dual LFOs that can go from extremely slow to audio rate speeds
Combination step sequencer and arpeggiator with optional trance gate
16-slot modulation matrix with Eurorack-style math sources also available
Dual effects slots with 29 modules available including shimmer reverbs, choruses, waveshapers, etc.
External audio input for processing through the full signal chain
Analog-modeled Pre and Post-FX EQs
8080-style vocoder with expanded controls, as well as 12-band resonant filterbank
Chro-Nyx was developed in partnership with Jasper Broeks (Chrono), a DJ, hardcore artist, and programmer who has worked with numerous well-known artists and performed at many festivals around the world. He creates his own synths under the Pulsecraft name.
“As an EDM musician myself, I’ve been collecting both softsynths and hardware for over 20 years, which is how I know that it takes a lot for a new synth to stand out. But having spent over 50 hours producing with Chro-Nyx, I’m in love, and I can’t wait to hear how other musicians use it!” CEO and owner Andrew Aversa said.
Chro-Nyx is available at the Impact Soundworks store for a limited-time introductory price of $79 (MSRP $99). Crossgrades are available for some customers.
"Deep Note on Lyle, the first properly polyphonic modular synthesizer since the Oberheim Four Voice.
If you have a Moog One, the preset is TK-421 and yes I programmed it. (the very competent marketing department wouldn't let us tag authorship in the patch description.) Page McConnell, you're welcome!
This was a bit more rough-and-tumble than that preset, but might be cooler. It uses polyphonic glide AND envelopes, and I had to do this over and over again to set the voices up to start on the right notes and get the timbre where I wanted it. Amos had to update the firmware for the MIDI-CV modules so the glide time was long enough!
The envelopes are used on 3 of the voices to spread them an octave, a fifth, and a third. the upper voices start on G below middle C and the lower voices start on G above middle C.
I referred back to the score that was published back in 2018 and approximated the notes, but there just isn't enough oscillators to do the whole thing.
There are enough to make it sound good though.
I still used the new Sony camera but recorded it via SDI with one of my Ki Pro recorders because the audio inputs sound MUCH better and it records in Apple ProRes format which Digital Performer can handle without conversion. This is a really cool setup and is so easy to crank this stuff out with. Expect more."
"We take a look at Proteus from Seaside Modular. It's a Eurorack module that generates melodic patterns, repeating one melody with variations until the module gets "bored" with it, at which point it generates a new melody. There are knobs and CV control for the level of "boredom", i.e., between complete repetition and frequency regeneration, as well as controls for octave, rests, and other variety within a generated pattern. It has several user definable scales for generating melodies and accepts SCALA for additional scales and tunings.
"The Roland D-50 in excellent condition with gig bag, power cable, and owner's manual.
Tested and confirmed to fully function.
Vintage Digital
The D-50 completely changed the synth landscape when it was released in 1987. Powered by Roland’s groundbreaking LA (Linear Arithmetic) synthesis engine, the instrument’s potent mixture of samples, virtual analog, and integrated effects allowed programmers to produce all manner of stunning sounds never heard before."
The Brooklyn Synth & Pedal Expo announces its return on October 18th and 19th, transforming the stylish 6,000-square-foot warehouse at 100 Sutton in Greenpoint into an immersive playground for electronic music creators. Once again presented in partnership with the legendary Three Wave Music, the Expo offers a unique, strictly in-the-headphones experience for attendees to interactively demo the latest synthesizers, effects pedals, and modular gear in a noise-friendly environment.
Nestled in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant musical corridors, the show is expected to draw over 1,500 musicians, producers, and gear enthusiasts. The 2024 Expo expands its programming to include educational workshops alongside its large exhibition floor.
Built for Discovery This is an event built for discovery, and the headphone format creates a respectful space where you can truly hear the nuances of a boutique pedal or get lost in a massive modular patch without the noise of a typical convention. It's a focused, community-driven experience.
"Brian Smith (www.bigbrainaudio.com) gives his impressions of a visit at Nonlinear Labs in this video, where Stephan Schmitt shows the state of development of the company's first product, a digital synthesizer."
"LFO Store’s chief sound designer, Nick Klimenko, is proud to present this fascinating soundset for UDO Super 6, a 12-voice polyphonic, binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer.
The "Cyberpunk 2034" soundset brings out the gorgeous powerful tone of this synthesizer with its advanced digital FPGA hardware oscillators and voltage-controlled analog technology.
This set contains sounds useful both for scoring electronic soundtracks and for personal creativity.
Massive cinematic strings, intriguing cosmic pads & drones, modular & evolving arps, multi-faceted plucks, and much more each patch is carefully prepared and can be modulated the sound using velocity, modulation wheel and pitchbend.
We wish you a pleasant journey through the sound universe and inspiration in creating your own musical compositions!
This soundset is suitable for both keyboard and desktop versions of UDO Super 6;
In the product pack you will find 40 exclusive patches; All presets are royalty-free!
These presets are suitable for both studio work and live performances; Installation instructions are included."
"Liminal Space is my 'haunted digital reverb'... It used to be "headless" but now it has a GUI! And now available in VST3 format!! Just a quick touchbase here about this project. Yeah, there are likely still some bugs (please report any that you find... I'll fix 'em!), but it's coming along. Grab your immediate-mode interface and come along with me to a world of infinite reverb-erb-erb-erb in this echoes-a-go-go episode of your favorite talky synthesizer content show."
"🌌 Noise of Oblivion is a collection of 50 atmospheric presets for the U-He Zebra 2 virtual synthesizer. It features 5 drones, 16 pads, 7 rhythmical, 12 strings, and 10 textures. 🏙 The soundset contains dark, cinematic soundscapes that evoke the atmosphere of a sci-fi thriller, dystopian world, or intense drama. This carefully crafted collection delivers a wide variety of timbres designed to take your productions into uncharted sonic territory, blending futuristic tones with a vintage edge.
"This is a desktop version of Sequential's synthesizer, the Trigon-6. It's a 6-voice analog synth with 3 discrete oscillators, great filters, envelopes, LFO, an arpeggiator, a step sequencer and a large amount of preset storage. It also includes an analog distortion and two 24-bit digital effects for rich, big sounds.
Recorded on Tascam DR-05X (24 bit/ 96 Khz)
Sequential Trigon-6 Desktop specifications: 6 voice polyphony MPE compatibility 3 Discrete VCOs per voice Bi-polar filter envelope value Speed modulation of the envelope curve 4-Stage (ADSR) envelope generator LFO with 5 waveforms Vintage knob recreates vintage synth characteristics Arpeggiator Polyphonic step sequencer with up to 64 steps and pauses Effects: Analogue stereo distortion, two 24-bit / 48 kHz digital effects, Unison mode (monophonic) with configurable number of voices 500 User and 500 factory presets
"Join us at KnobCon 2025 in Chicago IL on September 6th and 7th. Meet Cameron Warner Jones, famed co-inventor of the Synclavier Digital Synthesizer. Cameron will be Keynote Speaker at Saturday's Gala and there will be a Q&A Session on Sunday where you can learn more about Cameron's history and perhaps pick up some hints about what we are working on."
In this video, we present a series of short musical sketches, each created entirely with the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.
🎹 These compact compositions – each under a minute – showcase the expressive potential of Warthog patches in a musical context.
Adamsynths™ Warthog – where a patch is not just a moment, but a memory you can share.
Chapters
00:00 – Monkey – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
00:29 – Bowland – Rhythmic Pulse & Synced VCOs
01:05 – Interstellar – The Magpie Lead
01:21 – Color TV - Keep calm and enjoy the Warthog
2. Adamsynths™ Warthog – Real Time Snapshot Switching & Morphing
In this video, we showcase two key features of the Total Recall system in the
Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer: Snapshot and Snapshot Morph.
🎛️ Snapshots are switched with incredible speed in real time. Using the Mood Wheels, snapshots can be morphed into one another with refined transitions. This allows patches to continuously transform, generating new sonic textures through the movement of the control wheel.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Spooky – Restless Modulation
00:31 – Lost in Matrix 1 – Groovy Break Bassline 1
01:08 – Lost in Matrix 2 – Groovy Break Bassline 2
01:46 – Jono's Organ - Celestial Drift
02:21 – Lost in Matrix 3 – Groovy Break Bassline 3
3. Adamsynths™ Warthog - Atmospheric Patches
🎧 In this video, we showcase a selection of patches from the Adamsynths™ Warthog modular synthesizer.
Expect:
🌌 Atmospheric textures
🐗 Analog basses
🔮 Modulated soundscapes
Your Awaited Companion Has Arrived: Adamsynths™ Warthog, the first analog modular synthesizer with TOTAL RECALL Now Available for Pre-Order at Early-Bird Price
Synhouse has fully restored and shipped many, many dozens of systems in the last three decades and this work continues in 2025.
Shown here is the testing of a 16-voice setup just before export shipping. These are the later revision SS7X version of the Synclavier II Stereo Option synthesizer voices, playing notes and sustained chords for several minutes while listening.
Relatively few Synclavier 9600s were made, even fewer with the synthesizer voices installed, but those that had them used this exact type of bin (SB25) and voice card (SS7X, eXtended style), plus a very few Synclaviers of the PSxx series used them as well. Synhouse stocks these and Synhouse manufactures these (SB25, SS7X, etc.) and has them in the Synclavier store on the Synclav.com website.
Video copyright 2025 Synhouse Multimedia Corporation"
"How did the legendary Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) come to life? In this video, Tom Oberheim himself tells the story of how necessity became the mother of invention.
After creating the world’s first digital sequencer, Tom needed a dedicated synthesizer voice to play back the note information generated by the sequencer. His solution was the SEM — a compact, self-contained synth voice that could be sequenced while leaving a musician’s main synthesizer free to perform alongside it. This groundbreaking idea gave players entirely new creative possibilities and laid the foundation for some of the most influential instruments in music history.
Join me, along with Rob Rosen (Rosen Sound) and Marcus Ryle (Alesis, Line 6), as we hear directly from Tom about the innovation that started it all.
👉 Discover how the SEM was born and why it changed the future of synthesis."
"🎹 Want to build your own polyphonic synthesizer from scratch? In this hands-on tutorial, you'll learn how to create a powerful synth in Puredata / Plugdata, covering everything from MIDI input to oscillators, envelopes, filters, LFOs, and polyphony management.
✅ Perfect for beginners and intermediate sound designers ✅ No external plugins required – just Puredata / Plugdata ✅ Includes a full demo and downloadable patches
📚 Topics Covered:
Creating a mono synth and expanding to polyphony Avoiding aliasing in digital synthesis MIDI integration and note handling Envelopes, filters, and delay effects Using abstractions, cloning, and data packing Final demo with reverb (Blackhole)
📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Demo (dry signal) 00:23 What’s in this video? 00:57 What makes a polyphonic synth? 01:52 Building a mono synth 02:29 Aliasing explained 03:17 Anti-aliasing strategies 04:11 MIDI input setup 04:41 Envelope creation 06:13 Handling sustained notes 07:45 Adding a resonant low-pass filter 08:18 Polyphony management 08:30 Isn’t this brilliant? 10:11 Abstractions & modular design 12:10 Note distribution 12:50 Object cloning 13:04 Data packing/unpacking 14:34 Delay line & bug fix 15:15 Final thoughts 15:33 Reverb-enhanced demo
