Roland Ocean

video upload by Memetune Studio

"This is a live performance on the Roland SH5 using my newly formed "concrete" box. The box has 4 loopers, 3 delays, a granular pitch shifter, a filter, 2 compressors, a stereo FX AID unit based on the Spin FV1 chip and an O'Tool monitor

The patch uses 2 loopers, 1 delay and the FX AID

It builds up a bit like the swell of the ocean on a rainy day"

Why Most People Use Sequencers Wrong (Do THIS Instead)

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Are you making this BIG sequencer mistake? Most people use sequencers to control pitch—but that’s not the only approach, especially if you want your synthesizer to sound alive and musical when spontaneously creating new music. In this video, I'll reveal one of my favorite sequencer tricks: using sequencers for accent and rhythm, while controlling pitch directly from the keyboard.

This technique lets you stay spontaneous with the notes and adds real-time surprises when creating songs or performing live (as opposed to working in a more controlled DAW enviornment). I'll wals you through the patch, gives step-by-step sequencer tips, and plays musical examples so you can hear exactly how it transforms a sequence into something dynamic and expressive.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to use a sequencer for rhythm and accents instead of pitch
• Why controlling pitch on the keyboard in real-time can make your sequencer playing more musical
• Patch examples and live demonstrations on vintage synthesizers
• A mindset shift that will change how you think about sequencers forever"

🎛️ Think Like a Synth Learn the exact method I've used for decades on hit records & films
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Elektron Officially Introduces Tonverk

video upload by Elektron

You might remember Tonverk mentioned in previous posts here.

"We are delighted to introduce Tonverk. A machine primed for adventure. An instrument to propel you towards extraordinary music-making and boundless sound exploration. It is packed with 16 varied tracks full of polyphony, multisampled instruments, auto sampling, never-ending routing possibilities, a mass of FX options to play with (including plenty of newcomers), deep modulation, an extended 256-step sequencer, and lots more fun features to get stuck into. All in one special box."

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Convert DX7 Envelope Generators to ADSR

video upload by Synthdude

"'Multi-Stage Envelopes' can be confusing. I'll show you how to convert the DX7 EGs to ADSR, so you can focus on your FM programming chops without having to keep track of 4 Rates and 4 Levels. (NOTE: Does not cover Pitch Envelope)

00:00 Intro - Voice Initialize
02:36 Sustain Level, Decay
03:16 Release
03:58 Attack
05:58 Copy Op1 EG to Op2
07:33 Adjust EGs for Timbre changes
09:57 Recap
10:14 Patch Demos with on-screen patch sheets"

Rainy Day Electronic Instruments Introduces the Cumulus Loopsacaper

Cumulus + Piano video upload by otem rellik

"Cumulus is a versatile sample-based instrument that offers extensive ways to manipulate and play back samples across its four independent tracks. It also features a live mode for processing incoming audio and a large modulation matrix for deep sound design and creative exploration."



Unleash Your Creativity with the CUMULUS LOOPSCAPER!

The Cumulus Loopsacaper is a powerful sample-based instrument designed to transform and playback your audio with unparalleled flexibility. At its core, Cumulus consists of four independent tracks, each equipped with its own playhead, allowing for diverse and intricate manipulation of samples. Beyond sample playback, Cumulus also boasts a versatile live mode that processes incoming audio in real-time, functioning like a dynamic effect pedal.

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Casio SK100 1986 8-Bit Sampler + Patch Bay & Pitch Mod

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video upload by Canned Sound

via this Reverb listing

"Rare 1986 Casio SK-100 8-bit sampling keyboard custom modified with a 25 point modulation patch bay and pitch control section mounted on a metallic graphite externally attached console with a unique solid aluminium 1970s Hitachi 'wedge' knob. This is a weird, unpredictable, lo-fi and chaotic sampling instrument with a warm gritty sound which will inspire any alternative electronic musician and sound designer.

When the patch matrix is in use an array of warped effects, drones and loops can be generated; applying multiple connections produces an increasingly complex range of cyclic, pitch dropped, fractured, tonal, bit crushed, flanged, distorted, aliasing digital noise and bizarre sequences which affect any sound you record using the sampling feature. The pitch mod takes the sound up in pitch and down to crushing aliasing lows, also affecting the SK 100's pre-set sounds. Five stackable patch cables included.

Specs:
-25 point ROM modulation patch bay
-Pitch control function
-5 different dynamic envelopes can be applied to your samples (a long and short sample can be recorded and stored).
-Loop and reverse effects.
-The samples can be featured in the tempo adjustable onboard rhythm sequences.
-12 preset sounds
-12 preset rhythms
-Chord memory
-7 keyboard-based drum sounds"

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Introducing Mimetic Digitwolis: four-channel performance sequencer from Noise Engineering

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Mimetic Digitwolis (MD2) preorders are open now: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

MD2 starts shipping on September 18, 2025.

0:00 Intro
0:19 Four Lanes
0:59 Shred
1:22 MIDI
1:46 Start a Patch"

Press release follows:

Los Angeles, CA — Noise Engineering, known for their fun and unique takes on Eurorack modular synthesizers, has released the highly requested Mimetic Digitwolis, a configurable performance sequencer, MIDI-controlled quantizer, and successor to the beloved Mimetic Digitalis.

The original Mimetic Digitalis has become a cult classic, thanks to its quick workflow and performative features. Noise Engineering has worked extensively to revamp and upgrade everything about the new version, while retaining the magic of the original. Fans of the first edition will enjoy familiar features like Shred randomization, extended cartesian sequencing abilities, and familiar editing workflows, all within the same 10 HP package.

Even with those similarities, Mimetic Digitwolis was redesigned from the ground up to be a great performance tool and sequencing utility. The new hardware features five trigger inputs and four CV inputs which can all be freely assigned to dozens of mappings within the module for complete flexibility. All editing and configuration can be done on the new color screen, making it easy to fit the module into your patch and view sequences at a glance. New to version two is the addition of MIDI in and out jacks, allowing a whole new level of connectivity with other studio gear – Digitwolis can be synchronized and controlled with other MIDI devices, and generates MIDI notes and CC modulation.

Mimetic Digitwolis also features a host of highly requested new features. The outputs can sequence four different types of signals – modulation CV, pitch CV, triggers, or gates – or can act as a quantizer on external CV signals. The quantizer can also be used internally on pitch CV lanes, and the scale can be edited within the module or with an external MIDI keyboard. Additionally, clock dividers can be applied to the four channels to change their advance rate, and each channel can have a different sequence length from one to 16 steps.

Despite its compact size and unintimidating interface, it’s clear that Mimetic Digitwolis is a flexible sequencing utility for any system, big or small. "Normally, we put a quote about the product in our press releases," says Kris, the Doer of Many Things at Noise Engineering. "But Mimetic Digitwolis does so much that it speaks for itself."

Mimetic Digitwolis is now open for preorders and starts shipping September 18th, 2025. Available at https://noiseengineering.us and at retailers globally.

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Meet You At The Top

video upload by davidryle

"A two part piece. Both are pitch voltage quantization controlled from the ACL Sinfonion. I switch presets through the first part from preset 1 - 4 and in the second half I leave it on preset 5.

The Sinfonion chord section is sending pitch quantization to the Doepfer A-111-4 quad VCO and A-105-4 quad SSI filter. The mixer is the Corsynth T-Mixer. The Empress reverb in Ambient Swell green mode is used.

The opening voice is Channel 2 of the Sinfonion and is sent to the Dotcom Q206 with the Dove D502 in BP mode P1, then an SSL Serge Resonant EQ and finally the Strymon Blue Sky.

A counter voice is the Channel 3 quantizer to a pair of Synthetic Sound Labs TZ-VC Oscillators to the Oakley VC-SVF in BP mode. The audio is routed through a Moon 517S high pass filter to roll of the lower mid tones. I used an instance of Relab Development's LX480 classic Lexicon reverb. This same voice is used for the main melodic part in the second section.

The Channel 1 of the Sinfonion is to the bass voice which is the Dotcom Q169 Oscillator++ and Grove Audio G294A ladder filter.

The Sinfonion arpeggiator part is to the STG oscillator duet and the Dove D501 2069 filter. The signal is sent through the Modcan 73B dual delay. In the first section this voice is solo, but in the second section I added in a duplicated run of the MosLab 901/904A through a different envelope which is timed a bit more sparse and sent through the second section of the 73B delay.

Most of my time was spent mixing levels and changing the timing of the SSL Hagiwo Geo-Gruvn euclidean sequencer. The clock timing was controlled by row 3 of the Moon 563 trigger seq. I used two different memory presets on the Geo-Gruvn for each section. These timings were used for the gate controls to the SSL Octal VCA, CV-8 Breakout and AD/AR Expander. The eight channel vca handled four of the voices. Very cool array of modules.

I also sent and effort to control the timing of the STG Voltage Mini Store's timing with row 2 of the 563. The right VMS is used for the Root control to the Sinfonion. The faster moving left VMS is to the arpeggiator of the Sinfonion.

The Sinfonion is using various cv's from the Q960 step sequencers to affect the chord spread and note selections. Also an LFO is used to affect the pre-transpose of the chord section.

A convoluted patch using the Lower West Side Studios CGS88 triple switch, the Dove D900 sequencer and three voltage sources to send control voltage to the transpose on the Sinfonion. I used the Moon 564 trigger stage 1 to turn this on and off by hand when needed.

The final clangorous opening and ending patch voice was the Mutable Instruments Rings through the Behringer Bode Frequency Shifter clone and the Encore Frequency Shifter, and on through the Tip Top Z-DSP signal processor running Halls of Valhalla reverb (Niflheim preset). It was also the midway noise rush background sound where the sections changed. These were added later in Cubase and triggered by hand.

The sections were performed at once live to Cubase and video edited in Final Cut Pro."

Hikari Monos CV: Noise Harmonics in Motion

video upload by pitch patch

"This is a self-contained exploration of the Hikari Monos CV. The noise-based sound generator has harmonic sliders, a self-resonating filter, and internal square-wave modulation.

Monos CV creates tones from filtered sine pulses to chaotic clusters of layered noise. The six pitch-divided sliders (/1 to /32) shape rich harmonic structures, while internal modulation and filter feedback push it further."

Kosmische Ambient on the Manual Override

video upload by Biopower Audio

"The Biopower HI Five Eurorack modular synthesizer CV controller interface, paired with the remote Manual Override faderbank, allows you fine-detail expressive control over ambient patches.

This patch blends a drone from @befacosynth Noise Plethora with a fast arpeggio on Mutable Instruments' Rings. Fader Channel A modulates the drone pitch, B modulates a clock divider on the arpeggio, C and E modulate timbral parameters on rings, and D triggers a step in a sequence for the bass note of the quantized arpeggio.

For more information and to order built modules and DIY kits, please visit https://www.biopoweraudio.com/hifive

Purchase built modules at Perfect Circuit"

Deux Chevaux (2hp - get it?)

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here I am exploring some 2hp tiny little euro rack modules - putting them up against one of the first and mightiest modulars of all time

The 2hp modules are: 2 x Loop, a Pitch and a Delay - and the combination gets us some very nice (in my opinion) 'Concrete' behaviour

This piece is pretty much a live performance, I set up 1 pass of the Buchla going to Loop module 1, set it to loop round, repeated this going to Loop 2 and then I had a live pass going through the Pitch and Delay which I messed about with alongside manipulating the Buchla settings (mostly Gate attack and decay settings, and controlling 3 VCOs pitch with the Touch Keys)

The 3 mono channels were panned and recorded down at the same time - kinda playing along to the Loops in real time. The video was faked - ie I ran out of hands so I filmed it afterwards, but you can see the patch cables - they are the same as the recording patch

Hope that makes sense

Bye!"

Dialing a Phone is Playing a Song

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"'Dialing a phone is playing a song,' says guest host Pete! In this video, we discuss the informational-sonics of the Touch Tone age, as well as strategies for synthesizing these nostalgic sounds with gear you likely have at home!

Timestamps for the various topics covered can be found below:

Intro: 0:00
Tone Dialing Frequencies: 1:05
Tuning Strategy: 2:51
Dial Tone: 3:27
Ringback Tone: 4:09
Busy Tone: 4:46
Handset Speaker: 6:08
Dial-Up Modem: 8:56
Outro: 11:10

Tuning is a big part of the patches covered here, and the frequencies referenced throughtout can all be found in this document: https://condor.depaul.edu/sjost/361/m...

Additionally, as indicated in the overview of the final patch, recommended settings can be found below:

"The Dial-Up Modem"

To begin, press PGM-A and PGM-B together to enter the 0-Coast's Arpeggiator mode.

Next, engage Cycle on Slope and set Rise and Fall fully CCW, with Shape set to Expo. Patch the EOC out to the Tempo input of the 0-Coast's Clock section.

Panel settings
Balance: fully CCW
Contour: Onset is CCW, Sustain is CW, Decay is 9:00 or so. Shape is your choice but Log is a good place to start.
Oscillator pitch is around 10:00
Overtone and Multiply do not matter in this patch— with Balance set fully CCW we will not be hearing their effects.
Dynamics: 3:00

Finally, patch a MIDI controller to the 0-Coast's MIDI input and play some chords— the arpeggiator will cycle through them at audio rate, producing timbres similar to those of the classic Dial-Up Modem sound.

What are some of your favorite sounds from the Touch Tone age? Do you ever use them in your music? Share memories and links in the comments below!

Should you find yourself on Instagram, stop by the Make Noise channel for daily videos from Pete! / makenoisemusic

Thanks for watching and happy patching!

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

NOVATION MININOVA / ULTRANOVA ♫ 48 Custom Sounds ► AMBIENT EXPLORATION V1

video upload by Synth Cloud

"▬▬▬ Download Link ▬▬▬▬
🚀 AMBIENT EXPLORATION V1: https://www.synthonia.com/marketplace...
📩 Mail: info@synthonia.com

Ambient Exploration V1 – Patch Collection for Novation Ultranova / Mininova

Ambient Exploration V1 is a complete sound pack of 48 custom-designed patches for the Novation Ultranova / Mininova.
This collection has been carefully programmed to explore the full potential of the synth, offering a wide spectrum of sounds that blend atmosphere, movement and expressiveness.

Inside you’ll find lush pads, textured soundscapes, evolving arpeggios and sequences, dreamlike keys and chords, as well as expressive leads and synth tones. Each patch has been shaped with a focus on musical usability, providing both instant playability and room for personal expression through performance controls.

The sound design is oriented toward creating depth and emotion, making Ambient Exploration V1 a versatile toolset for ambient music, film scoring, downtempo, electronic productions, and experimental projects. Whether you are building vast soundscapes, adding subtle harmonic layers, or searching for inspiring lead sounds, this pack is designed to enrich your creative process."

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Kastle 2 with MIDI is crazy! | Firmware update Video Manual

video upload by Bastl Instruments

"The Kastle 2 series is getting a major firmware update that now allows you to control the unit with USB MIDI or you can send MIDI to your DAW and use Kastle 2 as a unique MIDI controller that has retained its quirks. Thanks @soffter for amazing video manual as always!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 MIDI Settings and Overview
05:43 Controlling Kastle 2 with MIDI
12:17 MIDI & Patch Pitch
14:52 Kastle 2 as a MIDI Controller"

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Weston Precision Audio - Pro2021 & Fractal Audio VP4

video uploads by Tumeni Knobs

"I recently finished building the Weston Precision Audio Pro2021 from the Synthcube.com kit. It was an amazing experience to build an entire synth from a giant box of parts, and I had a ton of fun. This synth is a clone of the venerable Sequential Pro One from the early 80s and it sounds incredible. It may seem limited but it offers tons of sound design capabilities, and it's certainly a lot of fun to play. Like with most synths, once you add reverb and delay you can't really go wrong.

This is just an informal, not very well prepared noodle on it. The Pro2021 has midi and CV control options on the back panel, and here I'm using my modular rack to drive the clock which drives the arpeggiator rate. The audio outs are going into the modular's mixer, and effects are from the Strymon Starlab and Veno-Echo. This particular patch is highlighting the oscillator sync feature, which I love the sound of. The internal LFO is modulating the pitch of Osc 1 and Osc 2 is set to triangle wave. Sounds big and fat and crisp and clean all at the same time. Cheers!"

Fractal Audio VP4... with a Synthesizer. Is it any good?

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

"Oddly, when researching the VP4, I couldn't find any demos of it being used with a synth, so I bought it anyway to see if it would be a good match. And yes, most emphatically yes, it is! It was immediately apparent they would go well together - and having only played around with the VP4 for a couple of hours, I thought this video might help others decide if it could work for them.

Obviously, the VP4 does so much more than Drive, Chorus, Delay and Reverb, but those are bread-n-butter effects, so I stuck with those for this quick sound demo. I've since messed around with other effects in the VP4, and found all kinds of great sounds.

The synth is a Weston Precision Audio Pro2021 - a clone of the legendary Sequential Pro One. I built this from a DIY kit I bought from SynthCube.com. It's a simple mono-synth, with no built in effects, and it really does sound excellent - and even more so with a little effects (or a lot of effects). It's filter is super resonant and easily gets squelchy, but that enables some of the greatest sounds when you play with the cutoff knob. ;-)

The recording is direct mono out from the synth into the VP4, stereo out from the VP4 to the iRig Pro Duo that's connected to my old iPhone 12. I opened the audio file in Presonus StudioOne to see if it needed some EQ or compression or normalizing, but I decided to leave it completely raw. I made no changes to the audio whatsoever.

So, I am completely sold on the VP4. I have a load of other effects pedals, including the Eventide H90, and this thing is amazing. The quality of the effects and the build are absolutely top notch, and the user interface is so easy to use right out of the box. It's way way way easier to mess with than the H90...

Cheers!"

CubuSynth Introduces ARKARION Eurorack Analog Synthesizer Voice

video upload by CubuSynth Modular

"The ARKARION is a complete analog synthesizer voice, housed in a Eurorack module, with digitally controlled signal routing. It combines the tactile experience of analog patching with the generative potential of randomized patches, all controlled via a single button or external gate signal.

Inspired by a fictional "DNA synthesis" concept, the ARKARION interprets a virtual genetic code to define routing schemes for CV and audio. This allows complex, evolving sound design with minimal patching.

This synthesizer is designed for users seeking a unique blend of structure and chaos, combining traditional subtractive synthesis elements with a digitally modulated signal flow. Whether played from a MIDI source, sequencer, or by hand, the ARKARION delivers a wide range of timbres, from tightly controlled tones to wild and unpredictable textures.

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Buchla 200 and 2HP Loop

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here is another Buchla exploration with the Sputnik 289 and also a set of 2hp modules - the Loop and the Pitch which are a really great way of capturing audio (up to 5 mins) and then messing with it

In this patch I have got 2 channels going through the 289, 2 channels coming from the VRS23 and one from the 2hp modules, all being mixed and recorded through the Teenage Engineering TX-6

The result sounds something like me tuning a radio while falling down a mine shaft into an underground cavern filled with wasps"

Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Analog Drum Patches + Samples Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🥁 Analog Drums is a collection of 50 patches for the analog drum synthesizer Behringer Syncussion SY-1, featuring 12 Kicks, 8 Snares, 10 Toms, 6 Cymbals, 6 FX, and 8 Percussion sounds.
🔮 This soundset was born from an exploration of this retro-style drum synthesizer, crafting everything from classic, production-ready tones to more experimental percussive timbres. The result is a dual package: a patchbook plus 250 one-shot samples.

📦 Get the soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/sync...

💾 Each patch served as a starting point from which several variations were recorded by slightly tweaking parameters. This way, you get not only a guide to recreating the sounds but also a ready-to-use WAV collection (44.1kHz / 24-bit) for both hardware samplers and DAWs.
The collection is suitable for many genres: synthwave, retrowave, techno, deep, house, downtempo, industrial, and many others — anywhere an analog retro sound is needed.

🎹 The Behringer Syncussion SY-1 can be triggered not only via the TRIG button or external trigger but also through MIDI. When connected to a MIDI keyboard, the keys transpose the pitch of the patch—experiment with different notes, octaves, and sequenced patterns to unlock a broad sonic range. Tweaking parameters during performance adds dynamic movement and expressiveness to your percussion lines.

📒 The soundset comes in a PDF format. Following the guidelines while experimenting with the suggested settings will deepen your understanding of the synth’s capabilities.
🎧 Each patch also includes an audio example to demonstrate its intended sound.

I added synth parts to the demos. They are not included in the soundset.

Contents:
00:00 02 Kick, 13 Snare, 21 Tom, 23 Tom, 32 Cym
00:40 10 Kick, 16 Snare, 31 Cym, 36 Cym, 44 Perc
01:21 01 Kick, 18 Snare, 26 Tom, 30 Tom, 43 Perc
01:54 12 Kick, 20 Snare, 34 Cym, 24 Tom, 29 Tom
02:44 06 Kick, 03 Kick, 28 Tom, 42 FX, 37 FX
03:15 09 Kick, 17 Snare, 27 Tom, 48 Perc, 40 FX
03:48 04 Kick, 19 Snare, 35 Cym, 39 FX, 45 Perc
04:19 05 Kick, 14 Snare, 44 Perc, 25 Tom
04:59 11 Kick, 22 Tom, 46 Perc, 47 Perc, 49 Perc
05:30 08 Kick, 15 Snare, 33 Tom, 41 FX, 50 Perc"

Multigrain Sound Pack: Intellijel HQ Sounds

video upload by Intellijel

"Welcome to our first Sound Pack for Multigrain - Intellijel HQ Sounds.

Download the Intellijel HQ Sound Pack now:
https://intellijel.com/go/intellijel-...

Back in March (2025), we were finishing work on Multigrain - getting it ready for launch in April. In the search for factory content, we decided to literally use our own factory... for content.

Armed with a couple of mic's and a field recorder, we set about recording every day sounds here at the office. Unfortunately, those sounds never got packaged in time for the release.

Fast forward to August - we've now revived this Sound Pack for you to add to your Multigrain. Hope you enjoy it!

Notes on the Kick drum in patch two:
Mod clock out from Metropolix (/4) gates the Kick
Sound path is VCO 1U → SVF 1U → Dual VCA 1U → Stereo Mix 1U
Tangrams shapes VCO pitch, SVF frequency and VCA amplitude"

Nightmare ambience 6

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"This is how my nightmare sound like, quick patch on my modular system and Plinky

first feedback sound is warp pitch shifter feedback on itself , with the arp on input, to typhoon
arp is NLC FM OP , PM ,FM and AM,with pink noise to LPG
Sub is NLC FM OP to whaveshaper and clipped noise, to vacium drive with feedback to vca.
this bass sound is parallele procesing to resonant FB , to Ikary for the top end 'noise'
all this mixed by jumble henge to polydactyl version and Bib for effect

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"