Jean Michel Jarre in his Home Studio 1987

video upload by Bleu Lezard

This one is in via in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan.

"Visit of Jean Michel Jarre's studio at his home in Croissy in 1987 as part of the 1pm newspaper presented by William Leymergie on French Television Antenne2, for the release of the album: 'Houston Lyon in concert'. Fairlight and ARP2600 demo.
Mixing: Denis Vanzetto.

I kept this document on a VHS tape in the attic for 20 years. I'm happy to have kept it for so long and, thanks to Youtube, to share it with you!

I would be delighted to share my music with you:
👉 Web: https://bleulezard.com
👉 Digital platforms: https://linktr.ee/bleulezard
👉 Instagram: / _bleulezard"

LOOPA project update | No release? | Looking for partner | Big demo

video upload by ferluht

"It's been a while since I posted the first demo and since then I've been working a lot to make LOOPA more optimized, more stable, and more ready to production. I hoped that will manage to release it till the end of 2025, but the closer I was getting to release the more challenges and uncertainties I faced. The biggest of them is I have no experience at mass-production of electronic gadgets. I also don't want to disappoint people first taking money and then delaying production for years. I've thought that it's a good idea to go for crowdfunding, but then studied some cases and I don't think so anymore, at least in my case. So I'm thinking of just launching it on my own funds and looking for potential partner or company to delegate manufacturing and distribution to someone experienced

Mailing list: https://forms.gle/QZ3VMWCaBACKZPqr6
Instagram: / loopasynth.lol
Linkedin (lol): / ferluht

0:00 No release?
0:30 No kickstarter?
0:50 Looking for a partner
1:08 Demo
1:30 Appearance and ports
1:47 Starting a project
2:10 Slicing drums
2:43 Sequencer
3:00 Track effects, filter
3:15 XY mapping
3:35 Recording to tape
3:55 Adding bass, sampler parameters
4:30 Recording bass
4:50 Chord mode, adding melody
5:37 Doubling loop
5:45 Recording chords & melody
6:12 Tape effects
6:40 Tape navigation
7:00 Resampler & effects
7:45 Master effects & mixer
8:20 Projects
8:52 Recorder and mics
9:30 Auto-tune
9:48 Final cringe"

Why The Minimoog Voyager Old School Has Such Short Release Times On Envelopes.

video upload by synthpro

"Hey Guys,
Thought some of you who have the Minimoog Voyager Old School may appreciate this video. I explain why some of the pots may have different responses compare to the models with the computer for presets. I focus on the envelopes in particular in this video but I'm sure there are other knobs that do not behave the same as well."

Battering Jam

video upload by nun4tak

"A short jam, progressively bringing punch with Shakmat modules, chaos with Qu-Bit modules and tension with the GS-Music e7.

I recently got into (modular) synths and this is the first video about it that I’m posting here. It’s been a lot of fun and I might share some other videos in the future!

This jam is named after Shakmat’s Battering Ram module, which as we say in French: “ça envoie du bois !”

#beat #synth #eurorack #jam"

Rest in Peace ~ Chris Rea 🌠

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

One of my favorite tracks from the late 70s.
Fool (If You Think It`s Over) by Chris Rea from the album Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (1978)

I’m saddened...😞
His music has been the soundtrack of my life. I loved his melodies, I loved his lyrics, and I loved his voice. Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach, and Josephine are timeless classics that I always turn up loud whenever I hear them on the radio.

I was fortunate enough to get an Amiga license record in 1988 after queuing for hours at the music shop. Holding one of the few records in my hands brought me so much joy, especially since Western music was only available under the counter in the GDR.
Rest in Peace, Chris. Your music will live on forever. Thank you.🌠

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/"

Mos-lab & Scrotum Lab "The 2500 adventure"

video upload by batchas

"I skipped the part about making my matrix and the all process which took weeks and weeks behind the choice of pins instead of switches, but I might come back to it and do a video next year. Time will tell. Meanwhile here I'm looking back at the nice and positive moments I had with this 2500 clone, from receiving the modules up to the latest patch I did this year."

Metasonix D-2000 2019 - Black/Yellow with extra tubes serviced by Eric

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

via this Reverb listing

"great condition, I sent it off to Eric and he went over it and I purchased extra tubes from him that I'm adding to this sale. Well packed."

FIRST TOUCHES OF Sonicware ELZ_1 PLAY Synth/ INCREDIBLE SOUNDS AND FEATURES

video upload by Maria Calfa-DePaul

"This was recorded right after I unboxed this amazing instrument that just got a huge update to include original waverables by Waldorf
I am very impressed with this synth. I have many Livens by Sonicware and love them but this is in a whole other category
I know I’m going to enjoy this synth and it will take me a long time to do all that it’s capable of."

Prophet 2002, Emulator II, Ursa Major Stargate 323 - Ambiant

video upload by Valmont

"Modified E-mu Emulator II (diy DAC tweak) stacked with a Sequential Circuits Prophet 2002 (the best sounding sampler in this game imo)

I reinjected a bit of the Ursa Major into itself at the console to create a more 'harmonic' effect - i.e. controlled feedback :)

Really happy to have grabbed a Prophet 2000 again… via YouTube!! I actually traded for it thanks to a Swiss friend from around here (if you’re reading this Fernandez, thanks again lmao)
As for the Emulator, I went to Belgium to pick it up with my father. The seller was an og Front 242 fan, which is why he bought it in the first place. I’m so happy it ended up with me given that background. This instrument means a lot to me ; if not the whole reason I started getting into synths in the first place when I was a teenager (you may look for one of my very old Youtube video ha)
You’ll see it at my next concerts believe me, I'm gonna put Emulators where they belong : not in retired billionaire's museums, but on fking stages!!

https://iconism.io/frame/valmont"

Batchas "Polynomial" just for fun

video upload by batchas

"Music as therapy.
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...
Instruments: Mos-lab 2500 (Scrotum Lab matrix), Oberheim Matrix 1000, Roland Juno 60, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse +. Efx: Audiothingies Doctor A, Valhalla Supermassive.
The images are excerpts from a movie by Georges Méliès called 'Un Homme de têtes' released in 1898."

Cymaforma ALT

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"I’m only on page 15 of the Cymaforma Alt manual yet I’m already completely sold. There’s so much left to uncover, but this instrument has instantly earned its place alongside my Prophet 6 and Buchla Easel in my new live setup."

Moog Matriarch 50 Dark Noisy Modular Patches. Sound Demo Jam

video upload by Anton Anru

"Dark Side Of The M" is a collection of 50 patches for the semi-modular synthesizer Moog Matriarch. It includes: 12 Arps, 10 Leads, 11 Basses, 8 Drones, 9 Chords.
🌌 In this soundset, I aimed to create dark timbres on the edge between experimental and usable. The Matriarch offers excellent possibilities for this: gritty delay tones, the ability to modulate parameters with audio‑rate sources, filter and amplifier overdrive and distortion, FM and AM, and of course, flexible, complex patching.
This also allowed me to explore new preset categories I hadn’t used before—dark, deep Drones and Chords, where a single held key produces intervals.

📦 Get these patches: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/matr...

🧿 The bank covers a wide range of tones: warm, deep, bright, metallic, expressive, dark, evolving, detuned, inharmonic, noisy, distorted, and others.
The presets vary in complexity: some are simpler and will work in any track or genre, while others are experimental and will make your tracks sound unique.

💎 The soundset is suitable for all genres of electronic music, including Techno, House, Trance, Lounge, Downtempo, Funk, Disco, Pop, Acid, Hardcore, IDM, Drum'n'Bass, Breaks, Breakbeat, Trap, Electro, Ambient, Dubstep, EDM, Synth-Pop and others.

📔 The soundset is presented in PDF format. Each page contains notes explaining how the patch works, which parameters are worth tweaking during playback, and how to develop the timbre during a performance. By following these notes and making conscious adjustments, you can explore the depth of the synth.

💽 Each patch includes an audio example, demonstrating how it's supposed to sound. These examples use only the Matriarch Delay without external effects.

🪩 To recreate these presets, you'll need up to 16 patch cords, including long ones.
Make sure your firmware is v1.2.3 or higher for full compatibility with my presets."

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This Synth is SO UNDERRATED.

video upload by Synthux Academy

Check with dealers on the right for availablity and price.

"Simple Touch is an expandable synthesizer with swappable faceplates. In this deep-dive video I'm going through all features, including hidden gems and performance techniques.

Touch 2 is an instrument designed for tactile interaction and hands-on control. It can be a thick bass, a distorting string, a delay, reverb, distortion, and pretty much anything in between. And, front panels are swappable!

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Touch Bass - Paraphonic Synth Introduction
05:50 Touch Bass - Pattern Generator
10:46 Touch Bass - External Midi Control
12:44 Touch String - Percussion & String Synthesis
16:59 Touch Audrey II - Horrorscape Synthesizer
23:19 Touch FX - Multi Effect Unit
24:05 Touch FX - Valhalla Reverb
25:00 Touch FX - Tape Delay
27:35 Touch FX - Flanger, Chorus, and Delay Modulation
30:31 Touch FX - Distortion & Bitcrusher
34:45 Installing Firmware
35:52 Github & Synthux Core Memberships"

Introducing SQUID-3 by Acustica Audio

video uploads by Acustica Audio

Playlist:

1. SQUID-3 - You don’t need make-up when the sound is this good.
2. SQUID-3 Explained | Complete Walkthrough

Quick No-Talk Synth Demo

video upload by Autodafe

"Here’s a fast, no-talk demo of SQUID-3 (SQ-3), the new synth by Acustica Audio. This video is all about listening: no voice-over, no explanations — just sounds and visuals so you can get a first impression of what this synth can do.

In this demo I’m simply showcasing a selection of patches and musical textures. I’m not going into technical details or deep sound-design features this time — think of this as a relaxed, musical overview rather than a tutorial.

If you’re curious about the engine, workflow, or a more in-depth breakdown, feel free to leave a comment and I may cover it in a future video. For now, just sit back and enjoy the sound."

SQUID-3 is a forward-thinking synthesizer born from Acustica’s groundbreaking MAREA series, available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. Built to respond better than a real instrument, SQUID-3 gives you the speed to create instantly, and the depth to design without limits. It’s fluid, focused, and sonically honest.

This isn’t a vintage emulation, or a collection of pretty presets under reverb.

SQUID-3 fuses algorithmic modeling with advanced convolution, capturing the behavior of analog gear - better than gear does.

SQUID-3 is not another virtual synth.

It’s a new breed - designed to sound finished, even before the FX.
Every stage of its engine, from oscillator to output, was built to make raw synthesis sound like a mastered record.

SQUID-3 is available in two separate editions:

• the Standard (3-D, multi-page) edition, hardware-inspired interface with depth, lighting, and tactile realism for an immersive studio feel.

• a Flat (2-D version, single-page) edition, A clean, flat design optimized for speed, built for maximum graphic efficiency, where all controls are summarized on a single page"

You can find additional details at https://www.acustica-audio.com/shop/products/SQUID3

Vintage Silver ROLAND Koffer Case

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

via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

I've never seen one of these before.

Curious what it originally held. If you know, feel free to comment.

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New Open Source Virtual Pipe Organ Project: Rusty Pipes

This one is in via DS:

"Hey Matrixitians!

I'm writing in to announce a new MIDI-controlled Virtual Pipe Organ software called "Rusty Pipes".

It's a sample-based organ synth with support for GrandOrgue and (unencrypted) Hauptwerk sample sets. It features 32 bit internal audio mixing, full MIDI support with extremely flexible channel routing, integrated audio and MIDI recording of performances, convolution reverb, and an innovative sample streaming mode that makes it possible to play very large sample sets with a minimal amount of RAM, yet without increasing latency!

Other unique features include a REST API for things like pulling stops - great for people who like to build physical consoles - and optional text mode support (via Ratatui) which makes this ideal for running on headless setups or on a RaspberryPi.

Rusty Pipes is a clean-room implementation written 100% in Rust, available free and open source under the GPL v2. Version 1.3.0 supports over 20 languages including Latin and Klingon, and is available for Linux, Mac and Windows. Debian and Arch (AUR) packages are provided as well.

Project page
Downloads

There's a bunch of sample recordings on the project page, but here's some standouts:
https://playspoon.com/files/RustyPipes-Vierne-Symphony-No2-Finale.ogg
https://playspoon.com/files/RustyPipes-Bach-Klavier_Uebung_BWV-669-Strassburg.ogg

Stay loud!"

Kraftor hosting Nexus

video upload by Polaxis

"Sentence prepared with https://www.polaxis.be/nexus-serial-m...
and triggered via MIDI using a custom MIDI keyboard designed by https://learn.adafruit.com/usb-keyset"

Info on the USB Chorded Keyset #3dprinting #circuitpython
video upload by Adafruit Industries

"Build a 3D printed USB chorded keyset inspired by the original Doug Engelbert "Mother of all Demos" keyset from the 1960's. This 5-finger keyset lets you type without moving your hand, entering full words and phrases by pressing multiple keys simultaneously as a chord."

Roland JX-08 Demo

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of Roland JX-08 Botique. Only factory patches and internal fx used."

Toto’s Steve Porcaro Shows How He Created the Synth Sounds on Africa, Human Nature, Rosanna, ...

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this monumental video, I’m sitting down in Steve Porcaro’s studio for a rare, up-close demonstartions at how one of the true synth legends created some of the most iconic sounds in music history.

What makes this so special is that Steve takes us step by step through the exact synthesizer techniques he used on massive hit records — including Michael Jackson’s 'Human Nature,' Toto’s 'Africa' and 'Rosanna,' as well as classic tracks for Hall & Oates, Don Henley, Donna Summer, and more. He also recreates these sounds on the same model vintage synthesizers he used on the original recordings.

As we dig in, Steve shares his personal approach to synthesis, how he builds multi-dimensional sounds, thinks about atmosphere and texture, and shapes parts so they serve the song emotionally, not just sonically. He also reveals how he writes out synthesizer parts on score paper, treating synths like orchestral instruments and arranging them with real intention.

This isn’t a preset rundown or surface-level demo. It’s a candid, in-studio conversation about process, musical thinking, with hands-on demonstrations from someone who helped define the sound of an era. If you’ve ever wondered how these legendary synth parts were truly made, now you can get it straight from the source, this is a moment you don’t want to miss!"

Tomorrow's Sunset | IDM track with Cirklon, Prophet 10, System-8, Minimoog, Machinedrum, and JD-990

video upload by MIDERA

"Two years ago today, I lost my mom... Often I write tracks as tributes, remembering the end - which was really a horrible experience.

But I know what matters isn't what happened at the end, but really I should take the time to celebrate what she gave me: my life, my family, my experiences, my abilities. Her and my dad are the reason I have any of this and can write anything at all. So, I'll just say that I'm thankful to both of them. That's what this day can become, a reminder of what I've been given.

Track:
Sequentix Cirklon 2 sequenced everything.
Sequential Prophet 10 for initial sound
Moog Minimoog for bass
Roland System-8 for pads
Roland JD-990 for plucked sounds
Elektron Machinedrum for drums

#prophet10 #minimoog #machinedrum"