The ellitone tap-ki is a ‘percussive note’ midi-controller that features 12 highly-sensitive “tap touch” wooden bars. Formally known as the KeyControl 2, the ellitone tap-ki found its true name and brings back all of the same functionality in a solid oak hardwood body.
tap-ki features 16 selectable musical scales from around the world. Inspired by hand-pan drums, these 16 musical scales each offer a different mood for your playing and exploration. The best thing about these selected musical scales is that it is impossible to hit a “wrong note”, No musical theory or piano playing ability is required to successfully enjoy this device. As seen in the demo video, the tap-ki can be played like a piano using single finger taps, or like a drum using both hands to trigger groups of multiple notes at once. The excellent velocity-tracking system allows the tap-ki to be played like a digital hand drum that responds to the smallest change in play pressure.
"In this video, we'll be diving deep into Doppler, a new Eurorack module from Jasmine & Olive Trees that can turn any sound source into a drum! Doppler also has an amazing new mechanism for changing firmware by simply placing an overlay panel on top of the module."
00:00 Meet Doppler
01:13 Patch previews
01:56 Automatic firmware switching
04:28 Module overview
06:18 Noise output
07:09 Kick drum sounds
09:16 Mod control
09:40 Chord mode
11:14 Doppler mode
12:13 FM mode
13:53 LPG (low pass gate) mode
14:57 Snare drum sounds
15:24 Hi-hat sounds
15:39 FM tom sounds
16:13 Chaotic textures
16:36 Full beat with Traffic
20:07 Glitchy percussion
22:49 Different transient sources
26:16 Speech sample as body input
29:44 Chord progression
32:52 Doppler jam
Includes Door, Rubin and Lichen overlays for free, the firmware is automatically swapped when placing an overlay on top of the modul.
Any sound source becomes percussion.
Feed an oscillator, a sample, or any audio signal into Doppler. It shapes it into a kick, a snare, a hi-hat, a percussion, or something else.
It morphs anything into everything. The best friend for Traffic & Prio.
All the processing moves across a continuous spectrum: from a clean signal, to a pitch envelope, into FM modulation for complex percussive textures.
Built on top of our J&OT DSP platform. Future family firmwares can be swapped for free using a simple USB cable and our J&OT web tool, no extra hardware required.
Highlights
Doppler kick engine: delay-line pitch sweep, five depths from –1 to –3 octaves
Harmonic FM: modulator tracks the spectral peak of your input, plus cross-mod chaos at the top
13 chord voicings: major, minor, sus, 6ths, 7ths, 9ths, 11ths via four pitch-shifted taps
Two inputs: Body (main signal) and Trans (transient channel with auto-tuned band-pass)
VCA / LPG modes: toggle via long-press, saved to memory
Independent noise output: dust oscillator whose density tracks input character
CV: on Attack, Decay, Mod, Amount
Smart Attack: noise decay to the left, or long swell to the right, all on one knob
Here is a rare chance to get a classic and quite legendary sampler from 1991! As it was, this particular EPS16 Plus was already in great, fully functional, no operational issues, when it arrived to us.
We still tested all the buttons, sliders, jacks, wheels etc.. All are fully functional.
We then added a SUPER nice Gotek USB drive in place of the factory floppy disc drive. Which brings this classic into the modern world. No more storage drawbacks to this Ensoniq.
Add to that, The USB thumb drive included is loaded with so many sound banks! It has all of the Factory Ensoniq libraries PLUS the Syntaur libraries.
See all pics for cosmetics, I think you'll find that although out has some minor wear here and there.. this is probably the most excellent one online."
"Welcome to Volume 34 of my Torso S-4 Explorations.
For this improvised live performance, I set a strict creative limitation: use only one single sample (a drum loop) and one single track on the Torso Electronics S-4. The goal was to push the boundaries of the S-4's granular and sound-design engines to see just how far a single piece of source audio could be stretched, morphed, and reshaped into a variety of sonic landscapes.
The performance was recorded live with only minor edits for pacing. Final audio was lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools."
This appears to be the first post to feature the DELTA DP-900.
00:00 Pre - Introduction 00:38 Introduction 01:14 Flutes and Strings 02:05 Auto Accompaniment 04:42 MUSICAL INTERLUDE 1 06:00 Poly Voices 08:36 The Mystery 09:02 Synth Voices (Monophonic Synth) 12:02 Drum Machine 14:12 Outro
"DELTA DP-900 - 1985?
It happens that an instrument surfaces that no one's heard about or even seen before. But it rarely happens that no one hasn't even heard of the manufacturer of that instrument.
Delta - what kind of brand was this? Where were they? Is this the only thing they developed?
FM-1 Features: ● Built-in speaker: No external speakers needed, turn on and play instantly, your stage anytime, anywhere. ● Built-in arpeggio: Rich rhythmic layers, giving you endless possibilities for musical performance. ● Built-in sequencer: Supports saving 16 preset sequences. ● Built-in 6-band integrated effects chain. ● Built-in rechargeable lithium battery with power indicator: Ready to use anytime, anywhere – on the street, in a cafe, or in your bedroom. ● Built-in 145-parameter FM tone editing system: Supports importing original DX7 SysEx tone files, and batch loading of single tones and entire tone sets. ● Built-in sound source: This device features a built-in sound source (FM synthesizer engine) that emulates the classic Yamaha DX-7 FM synthesizer, fully replicating 6 operators and 32 algorithms. ● BT audio function: Wirelessly stream backing tracks from your mobile phone to the FM-1 for improvisation using the built-in speakers or headphones. ● 27-key silicone keyboard, covering two octaves, offering a supple touch and rapid rebound for a comfortable playing experience. ● 1.54-inch color display screen, providing real-time display of tone, parameters, and spectrum information. ● Backlit silicone buttons for silent operation and sensitive feedback. ● 7 sets of 360-degree rotary encoders for precise and intuitive control. ● 12 function keys for one-touch access to core functions. ● OCT± octave/transposition switch, covering the full range even on narrow keys. ● 3.5mm headphone jack with automatic speaker mute when headphones are plugged in, ensuring undisturbed creative work and immersive monitoring of every detail of the tone. ● 3.5mm MIDI input jack for supporting external MIDI device control. ● USB-C interface: USB Audio + USB MIDI composite device, automatically recognized upon connection to a computer.
user video:
M‑VAVE FM‑1 Review & Sound Demo – Fun Pocket FM Synth
"How does this under‑$70 FM synthesizer perform? Check out this video for a full feature walkthrough, sound demos, and my honest thoughts.
I first spotted the M‑VAVE FM‑1 at this year's Guangzhou Musical Instrument Fair, and picked one up shortly after for about 300 RMB (around $60). The packaging is minimal, the unit itself is compact (16×9 cm), yet it packs everything you'd need. Connectivity is surprisingly generous, with both wired and wireless MIDI and audio support – really well‑equipped for its size.
Inside, you get a 6‑operator FM engine, essentially a recreation of a classic 1980s Japanese synth. It comes with 128 preset sounds, plus an effects chain, a 16‑step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and deeper editing tools. Pair it with an external MIDI keyboard and the playability expands even further.
Are there minor software quirks? Sure. But at this price, they're hardly worth mentioning. Compared to other portable sound gadgets in its class, the FM‑1 is just plain fun. And for the money, the build quality and feature set far exceeded my expectations."
"Legendary Oberheim Xpander 6-Voice Synthesizer desktop module. This is the highly sought-after US Version (with jack labels printed ABOVE the jacks).
[Condition & Operation]
* Operation: Great working condition via MIDI. I have confirmed that the unit receives MIDI and plays audio correctly from both the main outputs and the individual voice outputs (tested and confirmed working via DIR mode).
* Tuning / Calibration: All 6 voices successfully pass the auto-tuning (ALL PASS) without requiring a long warm-up period. As with many vintage Xpanders, the tuning can be sensitive to temperature and may occasionally show a minor FAIL, but it clears and passes successfully once warmed up.
* Buttons & Knobs: All buttons and knobs respond and work. Please note that due to its vintage age, a few buttons may occasionally have a slightly slow response or require a firm press, but they all register properly.
* Display: The VFD display is clear and fully readable. There might be minor cosmetic or pixel imperfections due to age, but it does not affect readability at all during operation.
"Wildwood Lightning is a handmade digital sampler, sequencer and synthesizer designed and produced by Wildwood Soundworks in Penn Valley, California. It provides the following features:
Sampler - record your own samples or use standard WAVE files.
Sequencer - compose on up to 16 channels with channel mute and solo.
Synthesizer - produce polyphonic audio with a sample based synthesizer.
Touch Pads - play notes, select chord and drum patterns and strum with touch sensitive pads.
Display - view notes and channels or navigate menus to select from numerous features.
Multiple Views - create and update your songs using piano roll, song or step views.
Multiple Menus - discover features and create or edit your song with 14 menus.
Note the Wildwood Express is now on v3 with v3.2 coming. The videos above are from 2 years ago, but have not been featured on the site before now.
"Wildwood Express is a handmade digital sequencer and synthesizer designed and produced in Penn Valley, California.
It features:
Color LCD Display
1 Octave Keyboard
8 Octave Range
24 Touch Pads
12 Function Keys
16 Channels (w/Mute + Solo)
128 Instruments
18 Full Color LEDs
Rotary Encoder
USB MIDI Input + Output
Pattern Generator
Strum / Autochord
Song Editing + Overdub
microSD Card Storage
USB Storage"
Playlist:
1. Express v02 MIDI File 01
This video shows you how to open and play a MIDI file:
1. Navigate menus
2. Select a MIDI file
3. Play the MIDI file
4. Select note view (piano roll)
5. Select song view (all channels)
6. Select step view
7. Navigate through song a note (MIDI message) at a time
8. Use Channel Display setting to control which channels are displayed
"Welcome to Volume 32 of Torso S-4 Explorations. In this live-recorded session, I build an immersive ambient soundscape completely from scratch using only the Torso S-4.
This exploration relies entirely on internal S-4 factory samples combined with a short, live vocal phrase captured directly through the S-4’s built-in microphone. The video is structured to take you step-by-step through the creation and processing of each of the four tracks, with detailed on-screen annotations highlighting the specific techniques and effects used to build the tracks.
In the final section of the video, we transition from building to playing—exploring the expressive, generative possibilities of the completed texture.
The performance was captured live, and is presented here with minor edits to tighten the flow and remove redundancies. As a last step, the live recording was lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools."
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Track 1: Modulating speed in stretch mode
02:13 - Track 2: Generative melody with a single cycle sample
04:45 - Track 3: Capturing voice with the internal mic
08:39 - Track 4: Generative melody with a single note sample
11:34 - Live exploration & performance
"The title is a little tongue in cheek but I felt the urge to write a nice melody. The original plan was to write something that I could play on my e-ther, which would sound truly haunting, but after using a flute as a placeholder (and writing in some fast embelishments and articulation) I decided to play it using my Haxocorder and a flute software instrument.
1. GForce Prophet~5 | Available Now
2. Introducing the Official Sequential Prophet~5 by GForce Software
3. GForce Prophet~5 | A Walkthrough of the Sounds
4. Sequential Prophet~5 by GForce Walkthrough
00:00 Intro
02:14 Aquarium Visit 1983
02:30 Auto Buchla
02:41 Central Texas Disc Golf Semi-Finals
02:51 Clouds Over Ocean
03:08 Concrete Engineering
03:22 CV Input
03:38 Heat Index
03:49 Horizons
04:00 Luggage Carousel
04:15 Natural Science Center
04:27 Network Protocol
04:44 North American Walnut
05:04 Observatory
05:17 Peach Flower
05:32 Plant Irrigation
05:47 Prairie Dawn
05:58 Rainbow Vision
06:13 ROM Upgrade
06:25 Sea Foam
06:44 Silicon Manufacturing
06:55 SSM Bass
07:06 Striking the Circuit
07:17 Television Relay Circuit
07:27 UCSD Research Grouping
07:42 Woodland Hills
2. GForce Prophet 5 vs the Hardware - Starsky Carr
I put the GForce Prophet 5 VST head-to-head against my real Sequential Prophet 5 hardware — testing filters, oscillators, envelopes, LFOs, vintage mode, FM, sync, unison, and more — to find out just how close it really gets.
The GForce Prophet 5 is the ONLY Prophet 5 software officially endorsed by Sequential, making it the only plugin that can legally call itself the Prophet 5. But does the endorsement mean anything sonically? After hours of clinical testing with spectrum analysis, oscilloscopes, and direct A/B comparisons, the results genuinely surprised me.
In this video:
Rev 1 vs Rev 2 vs Rev 3 filter comparison (SSI vs CEM — hear the -difference)
Oscillator shapes: sawtooth, square, triangle side-by-side
Pulse width modulation & LFO speed accuracy
FM / oscillator sync behaviour (I did find a minor difference here)
Polymod and audio-rate filter modulation
Unison & Vintage mode — does the voice-to-voice character match?
Low frequency oscillator mode
X-Mod section: LFOs and envelopes on everything
Built-in effects: chorus, phaser, distortion, multi-mode filter, delay, reverb
CPU load test: 10 simultaneous instances vs Ozone on the master bus
The verdict? The differences I found are no greater than you'd hear between two hardware Prophet 5s. If you don't own the hardware and aren't doing a clinical A/B, you will not notice them.
The GForce Prophet 5 is also remarkably CPU efficient — 10 instances use less CPU than a single Ozone instance. It adds two layers, up to 10-voice polyphony, full CC modulation, and an X-Mod section that turns a classic polysynth into something far more powerful."
"I have always wanted a Medusa ever since i tried it at Superbooth (i think?) many years ago, i found it very intriguing, both layout / workflow with the grid and the very special sound engine. For some reason i never got to the point actually buying one until the other day when i stumbled over one used for a very reasonable price. I mean, i dont even really have the space for it.. i just knew this was the time to get one. :)
What you see and hear in this video is me taking it for a quick testrun, i love its quirkiness, how one can assign the voices are being played which creates some really fun happy accidents all over the place. The grid is quantized into Dorian scale, root in D.
FX from the Vongon Ultrasheer Reverb and Red Panda Particle, EHX 720 Stereo Looper from for the intro loop recording. All is recorded live straight on 2 track with some minor touch up post, e.g limiter and little bit of EQ at the top.
"Up for sale is a legendary holy grail of analog synthesis: a vintage 1980s Roland Jupiter-8 61-Key Synthesizer (Serial Number: [161627]).
This is an original, authentic piece of music history, widely regarded as one of the finest polyphonic analog synthesizers ever built. Known for its lush, massive soundstage, discrete VCOs, and iconic beautiful interface, this Jupiter-8 is ready to become the centerpiece of a world-class studio or a prized collector’s piece.
Technical Profile & Condition:
Voice Condition: [Excellent / Fully Functional]. All 8 voices tune perfectly, hold pitch flawlessly, and pass the internal calibration/tuning routines without issue. Cosmetic Condition: [ Beautiful vintage condition with minor cosmetic wear consistent with age. Please see high-resolution photos for exact details on the chassis, end cheeks, and keybed.] Interface: Every single slider, knob, switch, and LED functions exactly as it should. No scratchy pots or dead buttons. Hardware Variant: This is the highly desirable [12-bit] version. Modifications/Connectivity: Equipped with [AC 240V, 50/60Hz, 90 Watt]. Recent Service History
To ensure complete reliability for the next owner, this unit was last serviced in [16/6/15] by [Garry West, License No: EASQ129302]. The service included:
[Full power supply check and recapping] [Internal cleaning of all pots and sliders] [Keybed leveling and contact cleaning]"
"1981 MOOG Liberation Analog Synthesizer Keytar – Original Invoice, Manual, Warranty Card, Original Power Supply, 40-Foot Cable, Sealed S-TRIG Plug, Professionally Serviced
Offered for sale is a remarkably well-preserved 1981 MOOG Liberation analog synthesizer keytar—an exceptionally complete, documented, and professionally serviced example of one of Moog’s most iconic vintage instruments.
Video re-uploaded as ellitone - lil’ dream organ - walnut and wenge *limited edition*
"*small batch - only 8 available - made from wenge/walnut/oak wood
ellitone.com
The ellitone lil' dream organ is a limited edition battery-powered polyphonic digital synthesizer with built-in amplified speaker.
Featuring 8 wooden Touch Bars, 16 oscillators, 8 selectable musical scales, and a collection of 50 waveforms to explore and blend using the ‘infinite tone’ knob. the lil dream organ is a fun and powerful electronic instrument capable of many tones and textures, simple enough for a youngster or beginner to operate.
Controls:
-‘infinite tone’ knob blends and mixes 2 separate layers of waveforms together. Each layer consists of 8 oscillators and each layer has its own unique selected waveform. As you turn the knob fully clockwise or fully counterclockwise, a new waveform is chosen from a collection of 50 waveforms and applied to one of the 2 layers. This means that you are infinitely blending in-between new combinations of waveforms continuously.
-musical scale select switches. 3 toggle switches at the top of the device are used to select one of the 8 musical note scales. These three switches operate using binary logic. With 3 switches, we have 8 unique combinations of switch positions (on/off/on…off/off/on…etc). Each one of these 8 possibilities selects a different musical scale to explore using the wooden Touch Bar keyboard notes.
"At Superbooth 2026, Buchla unveils Ziggy: their most portable and
accessible analog desktop synthesizer to date. Filmed at the Buchla
booth in Berlin, this video walks through the instrument's main
features and includes a full sound demo.
Ziggy distills the DNA of classic Buchla instruments into a compact,
immediately playable format: complex oscillator, modulation oscillator,
Cycler (envelope + pulser, à la 208c), lowpass gate and a stereo
digital effects section with a brand-new ping pong delay. All modulation
routing — normally done with patch cables on a Buchla — is handled
through flexible assignments from the panel and the oscilloscope screen.
KEY FEATURES
Fully analog signal path + digital stereo effects
True analog bypass (voltage divider) when dry is at zero
"Programs" designed as a starting point, not as closed presets
Fader quantization to scales (pentatonic minor, etc.)
Oscilloscope screen doubles as the programming and mod-assignment display
CONNECTIVITY
USB-C (power + MIDI) plus a second USB-C dedicated to power
3.5 mm TRS Type A MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI
Eurorack patch points: gate, modulation, pressure and 1V/oct
Aux audio input and stereo outputs
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
$999 street price. Available for pre-order, first units expected late
summer / early fall 2026"
