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Thursday, July 09, 2026
Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard | Playing the semimodular beast
video uploads by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde
Playlist:
1. Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard | Playing the semimodular beast
2. Pittsburgh Modular Taiga | Tweaking for 1:30 minutes
"This is the Pittsburgh Taiga in context with my eurorack modular system.
I installed a Mult 1:8, the "Microburst" (Mutable Instruments "Clouds" clone), and the Mutable Instruments “Rings” into the Taiga's free Eurorack slots."
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XU.Sounddesign
Dirk Rohde
Studio Xeniaturaba
Location: Northern Germany
Contact: xu.sounddesign@gmx.net
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Mutable Instruments, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Mutable Instruments, Pittsburgh Modular Confluence
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
SDS7 2262 Top 10
video uploads by The Simmons Guy
Playlist:
1. SDS7 2262 Top 10 - "Quick demo of 10 of my favorite Kits"
2. SDS7 2262 SDX FUSION KIT EPROMS - "Quick demo of SDS7 loaded with Simmons SDX eproms"
3. SDS7 2262 ALT EPROMS - "Quick demo of SDS7 2262 loaded with alternate eproms"
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
First Look at the Strymon Timeline MX (w/ Elektron Tonverk)
video upload by Duskmos
"Today I'm taking a first look at the brand new Timeline MX from @strymon. This is an insanely good mega-delay with all kinds of algorithms on board, including reverb and a really vibey granular / spectral mode as well. It has full MIDI, a looper with up to 5min recording time, and really flexible send and return options to top things off. Hang out while I play through all 100 presets and explore the sounds and atmospheres this beautiful machine creates!"
00:00 Intro
02:14 Pattern 1 (Patches 0A-14B)
20:08 Pattern 2 (Patches 15A-34B)
35:41 Pattern 3 (Patches 35A-49B)
52:00 Final Thoughts


Time Machine From The Future
TimeLine MX delivers an extraordinary combination of premium features in a single pedal.
> 12 World-Class Delay Machines
TimeLine MX features new Oil Can, Spectral, Drum, Reverb and MultiTap engines in addition to significant enhancements to the other classic TimeLine delay machines.
> Two Effects At Once
Dual delays can be routed in Series, Parallel or Split modes, and individually panned per engine.
> Five Minute Stereo Looper
TimeLine MX features an integrated Stereo Looper with selectable multi or 1 Button Looper modes. The looper can be placed before or after the delay effects, and in 1 Button Mode it can be used on the fly without switching to Looper mode.
> Reverb Plus Delay
In addition to 11 delay engines, a stellar new reverb engine is included, allowing TimeLine MX to be your all-in-one delay plus reverb pedal.
> Full MIDI Control And More
Change presets and control parameters with MIDI via USB-C, TRS, or DIN connections. Access the looper controls (including reverse, redo and half speed) without entering Looper mode. Adjust controls via an expression pedal while you play. All this and more in an elegant and easy-to-use pedal.
> Stereo Input/Output Plus Stereo Send and Return
All jacks are TRS stereo providing selectable I/O configurations for any professional setup, including stereo or mono effects send/return, wet/dry, and wet/dry/wet.
Playlist:
1. Introducing Strymon TimeLine MX Delay
2. Strymon Timeline MX | Sound Samples
3. Strymon TimeLine MX – Deep Dive with Sound Designer Pete Celi
4. Strymon TimeLine MX Looper Overview
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LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Synth Effects, News, strymon, Synth Effects
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, New Synth Effects, News, strymon, Synth Effects
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Elastic OSC 2.1 Update
video uploads by Elastic Instruments
Follow-up to Elastic OSC Is Finally on Desktop — Now available for Mac & Windows
Playlist:
1. Elastic OSC 2.1 – Presets Update Demo with Andrea Cichecki
2. Elastic OSC - New Mod Wheel assignment options
3. Elastic OSC - New Portamento mode
"Elastic OSC Update 2.1 is out now for macOS, Windows and iOS!
To update your desktop plugin, go to LICENCE and click "CHECK FOR UPDATES".
WHAT'S NEW:
Completely redesigned Presets section, including tags, artist names, synthesis engines, search, and sorting options
New presets by Andrea Cichecki
Added Mono and Stereo Portamento modes with two styles: Legato and Always
Added new Mod Wheel assignment options
a) Mod Wheel controls the Wet amount of recorded automations (previous behavior)
b) Mod Wheel controls the Wet amount of LFO modulations
c) Mod Wheel controls the Wet amount of both recorded automations and LFO modulations
Improvement: Import multiple presets at once instead of one by one
Improvement: No clicks & artefacts when switching presets
Improvement: Presets Loudness has been aligned"
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LABELS/MORE: Elastic Instruments, iOS, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: Elastic Instruments, iOS, New Updates, News
UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 5
video uploads by UVI
Playlist:
1. UVI Synth Anthology 5 | Trailer
2. UVI Synth Anthology 5 | Overview
3. UVI Synth Anthology 5 | Showcase
"Synth Anthology 5 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-5
300 synthesizers from every era, manufacturer, and synthesis type, all carefully sampled, now finding a unique creative dimension in a dual-layer architecture.
This new version comes with 100 new hardware synthesizers, each captured with the same hands-on attention to detail you've come to expect from UVI. With the new synths come 1,000+ new sound layers, 16,000+ new samples, and 300 new creative presets to explore, alongside powerful feature updates and engine optimizations.
The entire history of electronic sound, now at your fingertips.
Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass"
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LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, Soft Synths, UVI
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, Soft Synths, UVI
Quarta Multi-Effect Plugin for KORG NTS-3 Kaoss Pad
video upload by Sinevibes
Playlist:
1. Quarta & Cache for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad
2. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – randomization modes (w. Elektron model:samples)
3. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – 4× animated effects (w. Elektron Analog Four mkII)
4. Quarta for KORG NTS-3 – 8× effect types (w. Roland SP-404 mkII)
"Quarta is an interactive multi-effect plugin for KORG NTS-3 kaoss pad. Designed and developed by Sinevibes. Product page: https://www.sinevibes.com/korgquarta/"
SPECIFICATIONS
Up to four separate stereo effects, activated via four zones on the XY pad
10 effect algorithms selectable per each XY pad zone: Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, Notch, Peaking, Phaser, Comb Positive, Comb Negative, Frequency Shifter, Resampler
Individual parameter mapping per each effect type, ensuring perfectly musical results
Multiple parameter modes selectable per each XY pad zone: fixed, random, X or Y axis, plus tempo-synchronized animation
High-resolution parameter filtering and fade envelopes, silent plugin initialization
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Midiconatroller for Moog® Matriarch™ Globals
video uploads by Stereoping
Playlist:
1. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Midicontroller for Moog® Matriarch™ Globals
Release trailer for the MATRIA GLOBALESSA, a Stereoping Midicontroller for direct access to the global parameters of the Moog® Matriarch™ Synthesizer
2. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - features and editing demo
This video demonstrates real life usage of the MATRIA GLOBALESSA with the Moog® Matriarch™. No music here, sound starting at about 1:443. MATRIA GLOBALESSA - Getting the DIY kit together
0:07 connections and communication
0:42 power supply system and energy saving sleep mode
1:22 parameter organization and editing of various parameters like pitchbend range, OSC frequency range, pitch variance, noise cutoff, delay brightness
4:40 Arpeggiator pots
5:45 round robin fun
Step-by-step video showing how to assemble the MATRIA GLOBALESSA DIY kit
Complete DIY kit for a "MATRIA GLOBALESSA" MIDI controller.
This controller allows for the direct editing of global parameters on the Moog® Matriarch™.
This is the colorful version of the controller; for the Dark Matriarch™, we offer the black/red sister product, PREFS MISTRESS.
The photos show the assembled unit. The product is supplied as a DIY kit; you must assemble it yourself. Please watch the assembly video and consult the assembly instructions.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, STEREOPING
LABELS/MORE: MOOG, New Controllers, News, STEREOPING
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
landhanger #19 // Blood Flows #elektron #dreadbox #dawless
video upload by landhanger
"Experimenting with the new Dreadbox Artemis 1.2 firmware. Made a quick patch with the new mod-matrix and BBD Playground- effect (and updated Cloud-Reverb). You can really hear how massive of an impact these effects have on sounddesign with this synth.
Also tried to film with two camera-angles.
Hope you like it, thanks again for listening!
Current setup:
@WeAreElektron Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples
@WeAreElektron Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis and Micromonsta 2
@Dreadbox-synths Artemis: pads (in this track)
@audiothingies Micromonsta 2: processed keys/leads via send FX
@vermonagear Mono Lancet '15: bass
Sends FX:
@gfisys Specular Tempus (Reverb), @walrusaudioeffects Mako D1 mkII (Delay), @HologramElectronics Microcosm (granular, glitches)
Mixer: @1010music Bluebox
(controlled by @NovationTV Launch Control mk3)"
landhanger Jams
Use the player controls to skip around once started. The playlist starts with landhanger #19 above as of this post.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Audiothingies, Dreadbox, Elektron, Novation, Vermona
LABELS/MORE: Audiothingies, Dreadbox, Elektron, Novation, Vermona
Monday, June 29, 2026
Sonicstate Superbooth Berlin 2026 Videos
video uploads by Sonicstate
Massive Superbooth playlist by Sonicstate. You can use the player controls once started to skip around.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Superbooth, superbooth26
LABELS/MORE: Superbooth, superbooth26
Saturday, June 27, 2026
New M‑VAVE FM‑1 Mini FM Synthesizer
video uploads by M-VAVE
Playlist:
1. M-VAVE New Product Release--FM-1
2. M-VAVE FM-1 Sound Import Tutorial
3. M-VAVE FM-1 Firmware (V09) Feature Overview & Upgrade Installation Tutorial Synthesizer: FM-1
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
video upload by dongchannel
"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."
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LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
LABELS/MORE: M-VAVE, New Synths, News
Friday, June 26, 2026
Introducing PunchBox 2 by d16group
video uploads by d16group
Playlist:
1. PunchBox 2 - Bass Drum Synthesizer
2. PunchBox 2 - Preset Showcase
3. PunchBox 2 - Walkthrough
"Meet PunchBox 2 – a powerful hybrid kick drum design engine built for modern music production.
Combining legendary kick emulations, advanced synthesis, sampling, and a versatile wavetable engine, PunchBox 2 gives you everything you need to create punchy, modern, and mix-ready kicks from scratch. Four independent sound generators, a flexible effects rack, advanced modulation tools, and intelligent routing provide deep sound-design capabilities while maintaining a fast and streamlined workflow.
Explore a massive factory library packed with presets, samples, and wavetables, then take full control of every transient, tone, and tail with the integrated Advanced Editor. Whether you're producing EDM, Techno, House, Hard Dance, Trap, Hip-Hop, or cinematic music, PunchBox 2 is designed to help you craft kicks that cut through any mix.
PunchBox 2 was developed through a collaboration between D16 Group, CFA-Sound, and Sounds of Revolution.
Learn more: https://www.d16.pl/punchbox"
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LABELS/MORE: d16 Group, New Drum Machines, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: d16 Group, New Drum Machines, New Soft Synths, News, Soft Synths
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Unusable Engineering Releases Partials & Discrepancies Additive Soft Synth & Effects
video uploads by Unusable Engineering
Playlist:
1. Partials & Discrepancies | Full Walkthrough of an Additive Synth
2. Partials & Discrepancies | Sound Examples
3. Geometry Delay | Full Walkthrough of a Multi-Tap Delay
4. Geometry Reverb | Walkthrough of a Geometry-Based Reverb
5. Binaural Modulator | Full Walkthrough of a Spatial Modulation Effect
6. Partials & Discrepancies | Extremely Long and Incredibly Offhand

via Unusable Engineering
Today marks the release of our second synth, a multi-tap delay, a reverb and a free spatial modulator for both Mac and Windows as AU/VST3.
Partials & Discrepancies is an 8 voice additive poly-synth. The goal was to make additive synthesis accessible through a much simpler abstraction model than what you usually get, and include lots of sonic motion capabilities within a simple interface without modulation matrixes or multi page layouts. As always, we want to build instruments and effects that makes it fun to make music and that won’t slow down the creativity. Partials & Discrepancies is available for 79 euros incl. VAT. Discounts and cross-grade offers may be available on the account page for earlier costumers.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, Soft Synths, Unusable Engineering
LABELS/MORE: New Soft Synths, New Synth Effects, News, Soft Synths, Unusable Engineering
Wildwood Lightning by Wildwood Soundworks
video uploads by Wildwood Soundworks

"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.
Wildwood Express by Wildwood Soundworks
video uploads by Wildwood Soundworks
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
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
beetlecrab.audio TEMPERA v2.3 Firmware update
video uploads by beetlecrab
Playlist: 1. Quad Macro 2. Envelope Follower 3. Grain Sparkles 4. Grain Shape
Press release follows:

Prague, Czech Republic, June 23, 2026: Beetlecrab Audio announces Tempera Firmware v2.3, a firmware update introducing cross-modulation, audio envelope follower, quad-macro control, per-emitter pitch sequencing, and numerous community-driven workflow enhancements.
Tempera is a hardware granular synthesizer built around a simple idea: eight samples laid out on a surface, with grains roaming across. At its core is a granular engine with a global pool of 4096 grains, shared across voices, and any single voice can claim the entire pool if needed. Tempera is just as happy chopping breaks and sequencing tight rhythmic patterns as it is building massive drifting clouds. Since launch it has found its way to musicians in over 60 countries, growing steadily through firmware updates shaped and steered by a community that has lived with the instrument long enough to know it inside out.
New v2.3 features:
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LABELS/MORE: Beetlecrab.audio, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: Beetlecrab.audio, New Updates, News
Monday, June 22, 2026
ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [04 - 01] // LØSTLVLS
video uploads by LØSTLVLS
Playlist:
1. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [04] // LØSTLVLS
2. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [03] // LØSTLVLS
3. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [02] // LØSTLVLS
4. ELEKTRON MONOMACHINE [01] // LØSTLVLS
"Crafting kits and programming patterns into the venerable Elektron Monomachine which remains a unique and powerful electronic instrument from a bygone era.
Trying out the latest version of the unofficial Monomachine firmware created by the incredibly talented Emuyia - as well as a genius and saint, they happen to also be a great musician and performer - check them out here:
Instagram: / e.m.d.a.s.h
Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/mr293u2n
This community-led update to the Monomachine adds modern functionality such as control-all, trig conditions and track length/division settings as well as lots of little quality of life improvements. It was easy as pie to install and has greatly expanded the performative capabilities of Elektron's venerable synthesiser.
Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"
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LABELS/MORE: Elektron, Oxi Instruments
LABELS/MORE: Elektron, Oxi Instruments
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
video uploads by Abre Ojos
Playlist:
1. Sapience - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
2. Perspicuity - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
3. Erudite - Psychedelic Doom Hip Hop - Ableton Push 3 & Eurorack Modular
47bpm - We can be better
Push & Modular connected via ADAT with Expert Sleepers ES-10
@Ableton Push 3 Standalone
@afterlateraudio Adventure case & Atom
@ExpertSleepersLtd ES-10
Neutron Sounds Dust of Time
@QuBitElectronix Scanned
Gehrin Plaits & Bean Jelly 2.0
@makenoisemusic QPAS
@EricaSynths Black Joystick 2
Nonlinearcircuits Triple Sloths V2
@NoiseEngineering Manis Iteritas & Viol Ruina
@Befacosynth Iroi
Video:
Live visuals using Destroy All Planets (1968) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
@entropyandsons Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video
Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Ableton, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: Ableton, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Intellijel Swells Explorations
video uploads by Intellijel
Playlist:
1. Swells Explorations | X-3: Shadow (No Talking Demo)
This is an exploration of Swells model X-3: Shadow2. Swells Explorations | Y-2: Asterion (No Talking Demo)
A classic sounding 'dark hall' reverb. This reverb sounds like a natural space, which makes it perfect for lots of different applications. But of course, being Swells, we can bend it and shape it for some more experimental patches too.
This is an exploration of Swells model Y-2: Asterion3. Swells Explorations | Z-1: Buckets (No Talking Demo)
Asterion is our 'gateway to the stars' - based on the architecture of a certain digital reverb unit from the 1980s. It brings out the lush sound of the original, but expands its capabilities through the medium of Swells.
This is an exploration of Swells model Z-1: Buckets
A matrix of BBD Delays that create a dark, noisy reverb. Oozing with character and grit, this reverb is great for complimenting all kinds of audio material, as demonstrated in these patches.
B67 ZEN-FM Synthesis - Editor-Librarian 2.0
video uploads by Benedetto Schiavone
Follow-up to New 3rd Party Hidden Sysex Based ZEN-Core Editor-librarian for MC-101 and MC-707
Playlist:
1. B67 ZEN-FM Synthesis - Editor-Librarian 2.0 - ZEN-Core Tone collection 3 (2026)
2. Benis67 - ZEN-Core Tone Collection 3 (2026) - Demo Sounds
3. B67 ZEN-Core editor librarian V.2 - Video manual
Press release follows:
"B67 ZEN FM" synthesis engine (4 operators with linear FM + 4 wave shapes) for all Roland instruments that support the ZEN-Core standard: new editor and sound collection.
The new ZEN-Core Editor Librarian V2.0 (PC and MAC) is now available for Roland synthesizers from the Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X/Xm.
Among many new features, it allows editing of a new synthesis engine, fully compatible with the ZEN-Core standard, which uses linear FM synthesis (4 operators) and 4 modulable operator waveshapes
The "B67 ZEN FM" synthesis engine is achieved through a special implementation of a ZEN-Core tone that allows access to only a limited number of synthesis parameters, leaving the others predefined and inaccessible (e.g., Structure 1-2/3-4 = XMOD2, Osc Type = VA).
Specifically, the modulation matrix is "locked" with predefined Source and Destination parameters to ensure correct modulations that operate on the main FM synthesis parameters.
Real-time editing is performed on a new page containing all the synthesis parameters, the operator frequencies settable via the freq. ratio parameter (0.25, 0.5, 0.78, 1, 1.5, 1.57, 1.78, 2, 3, 3.5, 4.5, etc.), the waveforms (SIN, SIN2, TRI, TRI2, TRI3, SAW, SQR, RAMP, JUNO), the graphic display of the 8 envelopes (4 for FM and 4 for shapes), a dedicated librarian (2048 sounds), 20 tone presets, 8 ENV presets, a clipboard, and the ability to copy and paste synthesis parameters.
Each sound is associated with one of the 93 MFX multi-effects, which can be edited in the dedicated section.
By applying waveshaping to the 4 operators' waveforms (via the FAT and PW parameters) and modulating them with 4 dedicated ENVs, the synthesis engine can replicate the phase distortion (PD) synthesis famous in Casio CZ synths.
When using sine wave oscillators and modulating their PW with the dedicated ADSR ENVs, the overall synthesis structure becomes similar to that of an 8-operator FM algorithm, as shown in the image: 4 operators (1, 2, 3, and 4) can have their frequencies freely configured, while the other 4 modulate the corresponding carriers and modulators with a 1:1 ratio.
Polyphony is 22 voices for all synthesizers, pianos, keyboards, wind instruments, guitar synths, and virtual instruments compatible with the ZEN-Core standard. This is reduced to 11 voices for the MC-101, MC-707, and VERSELAB MV-1 grooveboxes.
Simplified graphical editing of all parameters, sound management via the librarian, and parameter recall for subsequent editing is only possible with the ZEN-Core Editor Librarian V2.0.
The new B67 ZEN-Core Collection 3 (197 ZEN-Core tones in total) is also available, including 112 tones created with the "B67 ZEN-FM" synthesis engine.
Thanks to full compatibility with the ZEN-Core standard, these sounds can be used on all compatible instruments and virtual instruments: Zenology Pro, Zenbeats (ZC-1), FP-E50, RD-88, RD-08, Juno-D, Juno-X, V-Stage, MC-101, MC-707, Verselab MV-1, GM-800, Aerophone AE-20 Pro AE-30, GO:KEYS 5, GO:KEYS 3.
Along with the collection, the sounds with the B67 ZEN-FM synthesis engine also come with a proprietary file format that can be edited and managed within the Editor/Librarian V2.0 section, available for Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X/Xm.
Among the various sounds in the collection, created with this synthesis, are emulations of some "classic" Yamaha DX7 sounds (Marimba, Vibe, Celesta, Bakket, Jazz Guitar, Tubular Bell, EPiano, Bowed Strings, Brass, Synth Bass, Metal, etc.) and original sounds that use FM and Wave Shape synthesis for new sounds with complex and evolving harmonic spectra.
The upgrade to version 2.0 of the ZEN-Core Editor Librarian for Fantom, AX-Edge, and Jupiter-X is free (it can be found in the Gumroad repository or through the paywall of those who purchased it).
Collection 3 (197 ZEN-Core tones, including 112 created with the B67 ZEN-FM synthesis engine) is available individually, in the "best of" version, and bundled with other collections and editors.
Manuals, Specs, Changelog V.2 https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/ben67_zeneditor.htm
Editor Page https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/ben67_zeneditor_ENG.htm
Tone collection Page : https://www.benis.it/cm/ZC_Editor/Zen_Bank_ENG.htm
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: Benedetto Schiavone, New Editors, News, Roland, Soft Synths
LABELS/MORE: Benedetto Schiavone, New Editors, News, Roland, Soft Synths
ANNULUS (FREE physical modeling synth)
video upload by DATABROTH
"Read my review (with link to download) here: www.databroth.com/blog/annulus-review"
00:00 MORPHOSIS
00:53 SYMPATHEIA
01:42 BATHMOS
02:39 ANOMALIA
03:24 DONISIS
04:28 ANTRON
check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"
Playlist from the creator Jonas Eriksson:
video uploads by Jonas Eriksson
"Annulus is a six-mode resonator instrument for the modern music producer who treats sound like material. Modal, FM, string, and sympathetic voices feed directly into tape delay, shimmer reverb, and analog drive — a full sounddesign chain in one plugin, shaped by four expressive macros. At home in any musictech setup: fast to sketch a melody, deep enough to lose hours in texture.

The engine
Annulus routes your signal through four linked processors:
Rings: a MIDI-driven polyphonic resonator based on Mutable Instruments' Rings, running six distinct physical modeling algorithms. Eight voices spread across the stereo field with velocity and position randomization for organic variation on every hit.
Spiral: a stereo tape delay with tempo sync, ping-pong routing, wobble modulation, and saturated feedback.
Velvet: an algorithmic reverb with shimmer, diffusion, ducking, and a four-second tail.
Distortion: twelve waveshaping models at 2× oversampling, from soft tube warmth to asymmetric fuzz.
Four macro knobs: Morphe, Aigle, Nothros, Topos. Reach across the entire chain simultaneously. One gesture shapes the resonator, the delay, the reverb, and the drive at once. Topos also integrates into the visualizer's rotation, tying the image to the physics of the sound."
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
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