Is the OB-X8 still the BEST flagship synth in 2024?!

video upload by Miles Away

"Oberheim OB-X8 2.0 is the real deal. Live ambient performance showcasing Binaural Mode, MPE & more. Put on some headphones for this one (all raw analog output from OB-X8 & Walrus Meraki, no external effects or DSP used).

Thanks to‪@scottmcauleysounds‬ for letting me use his Polychain Footage!

Buy my Custom Synth Patches for OB-X8 & many more:
https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/pr...

0:00 - intro / why I made this video
1:42 - OBX8 now supports MPE!! Jam on ROLI Seaboard RISE 2
3:25 - new Binaural mode explained with example
4:17 - improvised live ambient jam with Walrus Meraki Delay
11:03 - polychaining 2 OB-X8s together to ascend to Valhalla"

Melbourne Instruments Delia - All Playing, No Talking

video upload by Kraft Music

"Check out our Melbourne Instruments Delia bundles here:
https://kraftmusic.com/collections/me...

Melbourne Instruments Delia is a bi-timbral polysynth inspired by the motorized control panel and voice architecture of Melbourne Instruments Nina. Delia introduces a 49-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, multi-mode analog filters, high pass and low pass resonance control, 3-stage overdrive and even more modulation possibilities. Paired with Melbourne's Rotary Recall technology, Delia opens the door to the sounds and direction of tomorrow. Get more for your money with an exclusive Melbourne Instruments Delia motorized morphing polyphonic synthesizer bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please contact us. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Synamodec - Magnetar (black distortion synth/pedal)

video upload by NOISEBUG

"Synamodec - Magnetar Black Distortion Synth'

https://www.noisebug.net/products/syn...


The MAGNETAR is a unique synthesizer that combines distortion and fuzz effects in series,

modulated by an LFO and followed by a delay unit. This manual will guide you through the

controls and functions of the MAGNETAR to help you achieve the desired sound.

Controls

Distortion Module

1. **In**: Controls the input level to the distortion.

2. **Dist 1**: Sets the level of distortion.

3. **Hue**: Adjusts the hue of the distortion (the associated switch changes the hue).

4. **Tone**: Equalization control for the distortion.Input and LFO Modulation

1. **In**: Jack for input signal.

2. **Mod**: LFO frequency control (modulates the delay parameter GIG).

3. **Level**: LFO level control (modulates the delay parameter GIG)."

Kawai SX-240 soundscape IV - Grey skies of summer's end

video upload by MIDERA

"The grey skies in mid August, with the cacophony of crickets in the morning... I really enjoy that. Even though it kind of represents the beginning of the end of summer. I love those days with the light mist.

On Monday, my second child turns 3. We will be having a Tea Party tomorrow to celebrate. When we celebrated our first child's 3rd birthday, it was during Covid and we just brought out a bunch of stuffed animals to be her friends for the party.

Sometimes I wish time would stand still so I could really enjoy my kids as they are... but then I also know I couldn't watch them grow up (or experience anything new), so it's a Catch-22. Also, I really can't stop time, so I don't even have the option.

Strymon Volante for delay #strymon
Boss MD-500 for vibrato
Eventide Blackhole VST for reverb #eventide
#kawai"

Leisure Class Audio TS-30X Analog Drum Synthesizer for Kontakt

video uploads by Leisure Class Audio

"Sounds of the TS-30X Analog Drum Synthesizer for Kontakt by Leisure Class Audio. All sounds created with the TS-30X. Available now at leisureclassaudio.com"

"CLASSIC INSPIRATION. LEISURE CLASS INNOVATION.

The ambitious first instrument from Leisure Class Audio expands on the original Techstar line of drum synthesizers with new features, new drums, and greater flexibility.

The TS-30X Analog Drum Synthesizer is a 9 module drum synthesizer based on the TAMA Techstar TS-305 and TS-306 analog drum synthesizers of the 1980s. Similar to the Simmons and Pearl units of the time, the Techstar line provided all the glorious synthesized drums one could want in a similar package but with a trademark aggression that set it apart from the others.

Birthplace of Computer Music | CCRMA Labs Tour

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including _*Young Guns*_ , _*Internal Affairs*_ , _*The Man From Elysian Fields*_ , _*15 Minutes*_ and _*Planes, Trains & Automobiles*_ , been commissioned by the *Los Angeles Philharmonic* for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as *Michael Jackson's* _*Thriller*_ .

His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for *Quincy Jones* , *Jack Nitzsche* , *Lamont Dozier* , *Arthur Rubenstein* and *Giorgio Moroder* was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.

*Website* - https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com"

NEW 2024 Optigan Disc - SYNTHPOP

video upload by optigandotcom

"Now available exclusively at https://www.quilterlabs.com/collectio...

SYNTHPOP was the very first new Optigan disc we created in 2008. We were eager to make something completely anachronistic for the instrument. It was only done as a test, and never issued, though a demo of it appeared on YouTube at the time. Having received many requests for this disc over the years, we finally decided to revisit it, rework it, and issue it to the masses!

Chords:
Synth bass and chords.

Keys:
Lead synth.

SFX:
1 - Drum Machine 01
2 - Drum Machine 02
3 - Drum Machine 03
4 - Percussion 01
5 - Percussion 02

Arranged and mastered by Pea Hicks
Disc design and mastering by Robert Becker"

VGM #218: Reunion // Final Fantasy VII (Synth Cover)

video upload by Amie Waters

"Someone commented that I should consider covering this deep cut from the Final Fantasy VII OST, and after listening to it I knew I would be covering it at some point. The FFVII soundtrack is just so full of incredible music I doubt I will run out of inspiring tracks from it any time soon. Huge shoutout to the goat, Nobuo Uematsu! This is also my very first fully 4K video and the first video made with my new camera!

Amie Waters uses synthesizers and vibes to create emotive and moving covers from your favorite movies, tv shows and video games. Some of her most well known work was made under her old name, Ace Waters, which includes Covers from Undertale, Zelda, and more. Her music covers a wide range of styles, from ambient mood pieces to progressive synth rock and everything in between."

50 Custom Patches for Madrona Labs Sumu

via SYNTH_NYC

"Following my 50 custom patches for Kaivo, I thought I gave Sumu a shot.

Sumu is even pushing further the sonic boundaries; you can create some never heard before sounds.

I have designed 50 custom patches from scratch (using the Default patch) for Madrona Labs Sumu (1.0.0b15)

You can listen to them in high resolution (24bit 96kHz PCM WAV masters, FLAC encoded) on my site (optimized for Chrome on MacOS and Windows): https://synthnyc.com/index.php/album/madrona-labs-sumu-custom-patches-bank-1/

or in low resolution on my bandcamp: https://synthnyc.bandcamp.com/album/sumu-custom-patches-bank-1

All sound demonstrations have external FX.

The first 25 patches are using factory Partials.
The last 25 patches are using PPG WaveTerm samples / transients
https://www.hermannseib.com/english/synths/ppg/wtbwave.htm#sorted
http://ppg.synth.net/waveterm/wt_lib.shtml
which I transformed into Partials using Vutu (0.9.9).

Those are my favorite PPG sounds; I have used them in my Waldorf M ‘The Blue Journey’ sound bank.
https://waldorfmusic.com/produkt/soundset-synth-nyc-the-blue-journey/

From patch 25, each patch name and sound file name has the PPG Transient name embedded in it; e.g. Sumu 34 T864 is using PPG Transient T864. I invite the audience to listen to both the PPG original sample and Sumu patch I created from it to assess the transformation (the objective is to create something new and different, not a 1:1 replica).

Starting from Patch Sumu 17 Clouds (and almost exclusively used till Patch 50), I’ve discovered an another way (compared to Default patch / most factory patches and user manual recommendations) to patch the Sumu Partials module. This opens up Sumu to ultra innovative sounds; you can use Sumu as a granular synthesizer with each grain harmonic having a different envelope / amplitude…

Sumu has become one of my all time favorite digital synthesizer along with Waldorf Iridium, Fred’s Lab Manatee and Korg modwave native.

I hope you’ll enjoy the sound bank as much as I enjoyed programming it."

200e Scroll

video upload by Todd Barton

"This morning I explored taking a single set of patch cables with this little compact system and mining a diverse set of sounds and textures. Not well tweaked patches, I spent about 45 minutes or less generating around 20 patches, but hoping it provides food for thought. Enjoy the stroll through the scroll."