Stacks & Korg MS-20

video upload by Cong Burn

"This new looper focused view will be added in a future update

Available now: https://www.congburn.co.uk/stacks"



"Key Features

4 track granular looper, synced with DAW
4 voice polysynth with two-dimensional wavetable morphing, 4 FM modes, sub osc & unison
3 filter modes: dual hpf/lpf, variable width bandpass, 6 x bandpass filterbank
Accurately modelled low pass gate emulation, in addition to a clean VCA variant
Hybrid algorhithmic & convolution reverb. Stereo & ping-pong delays with frequency shifter in the feedback path.
Complex polyrhythmic ratchetting chord sequencer with MIDI output
24 x 115 Modulation matrix: 2 x sequencers, 6 x chaos generators / LFOs, per-stage parameter locks, AD envelope

Overview

In STACKS' self-contained production and performance environment you can create distinctive synth parts from melodies to percussion, which you can loop and layer to build up new tracks.
There are a lot of ways to manipulate the music you make with STACKS but it's designed to be intuitive, encouraging a steady flow from one idea to the next.
As well as its detailed synthesis elements, STACKS has a comprehensive modulation section, a stack of four versatile loopers and granular synthesis options to evolve your recordings in unpredictable new ways.
By continually creating new loops and bouncing them down, you can keep the exploration going for as long as you like — especially useful for improvised live performances.
With built-in processing from delay and reverb to saturation, it's easy to work solely within STACKS and end up with a great sound.
STACKS can run as a VST3 & AU plug-in within all major DAW environments, with the ability to take input from other sound sources and send out MIDI information to control other devices."

Kurzweil K20 serie Alternate FM Demo Mythe Busting

video upload by Barb

"Hi,
The VAST Chronicles, new episode.
I read here and there that some people still believe that the Kurzweil FM Engine is a separate, only DX7 style, related tool.
It's time for some mythe busting !
This short video is an example of how you can use the 6 operators FM Engine in a VAST environment. For this demo i use a patch i did for the new K20 serie called 'Screamin' Metal'. Thanks !"

It's a drone song w/ Tiptop Audio & Buchla, Strega and Space Echo

video upload by Stazma

"Hey there!
Here is a jam I recorded at the end of 2024. I remember I really had fun recording it (one take and done) and I'm happy to realize i'm still happy listening to it again now so here we go, it's here for you all.
Title is referring to the massive beating sound of all the oscillators ;-)

Have fun!

Gear used:
Tiptop Audio & Buchla big system
RE-150 Space Echo
Make Noise Strega
Verbos Electronics Touchplate Keyboard
Mixed live on a Studer 961 desk."

Syntakt FX Block Tutorials

video uploads by Dave Mech

Playlist:
PUSH THE OVERDRIVE on Syntakt // FX Block Trick #1
COMPRESSION TECH on Syntakt // FX Block Trick #2
HYPNOTIC PHASER on Syntakt // FX Block Trick #3
CUSTOM CHORUS on Syntakt // FX Block Trick #4
RESONATOR on Syntakt // FX Block Tricks #5
GATING FX on Syntakt // FX Block Tricks #6
Sequencing LFOs on Syntakt // Fantastic FX Block Tricks #7
FX Routing Magic on Syntakt // FX Block Trick #8
Advanced FILL breaks on Syntakt // FX Block Tricks #9
Multi-FX Triggering on Syntakt // Fantastic FX Block Tricks #10

"I released a course for Syntakt! Get here: https://davemech.live/shop"

Joranalogue Audio Design x Hainbach / COLLIDE 4 / lock-in amp eurorack power / PLAYTHROUGH

video upload by BRiES

"In this video I demonstrate and try to explain the functionality of the powerhouse module that is COLLIDE 4. I split up the video into three chapters providing you with plenty of examples on how to use the different sections of the module seperately and together.

COLLIDE 4 is a collab between the Belgian electronical hi-tech wizardry team at Joranalogue Audio Design and German contemporary artist and mad audiolab scientist Hainbach. They teamed up to make a miniature version of a lock-in amplifier, a versatile test device that can be either used to hunt for subatomic particles or to make earth-shattering kickdrums and eery melody lines straight from a Kindergarten Horror flick. Joran decided that this wasn't enough of a flex so he added frequency shift functionality to the unit and don't ask me how he did it but he made the cleanest frequency shifter ever. COLLIDE 4 being all analog ciruitry that's one hell of a thing to do."

0:00 intro
2:03 input section
36:27 oscillator section
50:35 confusing section
1:16:31 closing statements

COLLIDE 4 Just Sound Series

Shine On You Crazy Diamond | Stringer Tutorial

video upload by SonicProjects

"https://www.sonicprojects.ch/stringer...

SonicProjects Stringer virtual vintage String Machine Solina ARP Omni Logan emulation comprehensive Tutorial.

Table of contents:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 Some Presets
00:05:15 Engines Overview
00:08:06 Sample Engine
00:10:39 Pure Sawtooth Engine
00:11:30 Divide-Down Engine
00:17:51 Layer Engines
00:19:32 Bass Engine
00:22:49 Split Engines
00:25:22 Envelope Types
00:30:41 Ensemble Effects
00:33:36 Modulation Effects
00:36:56 Reverb Effect
00:38:26 Patch Browser
00:45:52 Outro
00:50:00 Function Wallpaper

Stringer is a hybrid virtual String Machine emulation containing both samples and VA component emulation.

It offers these sound-building components:

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Behringer STX Update

video upload by Behringer

"We spent the afternoon with Gianni Grisanzio (aka Synthguru) with the first prototype of our STX synthesizer. His initial feedback was highly encouraging as he described the synth as 'already sounding massive.'

There’s still significant work ahead but the current architecture has proven to be solid."

Also see Behringer Working on FPGA Based Elka Synthex Clone

02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab

video upload by batchas

"Une séquence très simple pour tester un quantizer que je pense adopter.
Je n'ai eu que des problèmes techniques depuis que j'ai acheté des modules et un rack Series 500. Ça a commencé avec le boitier 500 qui ne passait même pas dans le rack et ça a continué module après module (même avec du neuf qui ne fonctionnait pas et que j'ai du échanger), jusqu'au ground loop hier sur les entrée DI qui empêche tout ! Bref j'aurais mieux fait de m'en tenir à mon setup habituel, plutôt que de me lancer dans le API 500. Alors afin de me calmer, je me suis mis sur le 2500 et j'en ai profité pour essayer un quantizer (le Shakmat Bard Quartet) avec une séquence toute simple. J'ai commencé la session avec un tempo bien rapide ( • 02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab - Th... ) et puis la séquence et le tempo se sont adoucis jusqu'à cette fin de session qui aurait pu encore continuer, continuer, continuer..."

Googlish:

"A very simple sequence to test a quantizer that I think I will adopt.
I have had nothing but technical problems since I bought modules and a Series 500 rack. It started with the 500 box that did not even fit in the rack and it continued module after module (even with new ones that did not work and that I had to exchange), until the ground loop yesterday on the DI inputs that prevented everything! In short, I would have done better to stick to my usual setup, rather than launching into the API 500. So in order to calm down, I switched to the 2500 and took the opportunity to try a quantizer (the Shakmat Bard Quartet) with a very simple sequence. I started the session with a very fast tempo ( • 02.07.2025 Mos-Lab & Scrotum Lab - Th... ) and then the sequence and the tempo softened until this end of the session which could have continued, continued, continued..."

Fat analog bass synth sound with the Hell Modular in 5U size

video upload by Cornel Hecht

"The filter consists of the resonant LP filter and a static HP filter. The resonance can of course be increased up to the natural oscillation of the filter. In addition to the envelope, the filter is also modulated with a synced LFO. #hellmodular #modularsynth #modularsynthesizer #analogsynthesizer #analogsynth #5umodular"

Modular Synthesizer Rhythmic Flow

video upload by George B.

"This started as an experiment using the Ring Modulator, which I had seldom used. Then, a few happy accidents brought this into being. Played live into a Yamaha DM3 connected to my computer using Sonar by Bandlab. Eventide effects from the H90. Hope you like it!"