Composing Intuitively with Sumu, Aalto, and Kaivo

video upload by Madrona Labs

"How do experiments turn into compositions? That's what we're thinking about today as Cam builds an atmospheric recording layer by layer with Sumu, Aalto, and Kaivo.

0:00 Introduction
0:27 layer 1 - Sumu
1:32 layer 2 - Aalto + piano
2:35 layer 3 - Sumu drone
3:10 piano idea
3:54 layer 4 - Kaivo metals
4:50 layer 5 - Aalto sequence"

Erica Synths x mki DIY FM DRUM sound demo

video upload by Erica Synths

"Introducing an FM Drum circuit that fuses analog punch with metallic tones of FM synthesis. This DIY kit offers a wide range of sounds for your patches, from kicks to toms, metallic clangs and more – a great addition of versatile, rhythmic elements to your system!

Timeline:
00:02 - Take 1 / FM DRUM sequenced with the Black Sequencer and sent though Stereo Delay
01:02 - Take 2 / Sampling FM DRUM into the Sample Drum
03:22 - Take 3 / Playing sampled sounds along with FM DRUM as bassdrum
05:37 - Take 4 / Triggering the FM DRUM with VCO ar audio rates and sequencing the FM of second oscillator with the Black sequencer

Introducing Scene: Nightshade | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Meet Nightshade, part of the Scene series – a collection of lightweight, cinematic tools crafted for media composers. Featuring over 100 horror-inspired presets, Nightshade blends eerie synths, droning strings, and haunting choir textures to summon unsettling soundscapes. From ghostly whispers to deep, cinematic swells, it’s perfect for effortless scoring of fear, tension, and suspense."

The sounds of Scene: Nightshade | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Join product specialist Matt Lara as he dives into the eerie world of Scene: Nightshade. Explore how this compact cinematic instrument blends haunting choirs, droning strings, and spectral synths into one intuitive XY pad interface."

Press release follows:

Berlin, April 17, 2025 – Native Instruments today released Scene: Nightshade, a powerful virtual instrument designed to create immersive horror and moody soundtracks, and the latest addition to their Scene series. Nightshade delivers a sinister fusion of deep strings, haunting vocal pads, eerie plucks, and ominous synth textures, wrapped in a streamlined interface for effortless sound exploration. At the heart of Nightshade is an XY pad, enabling composers to morph between 16 ghostly sound layers, creating evolving soundscapes instantly.

Designed to evoke the full spectrum of cinematic horror, Nightshade vividly conjures feelings from creeping tension to overwhelming dread with unsettling plucks and shimmering overtones. Nightshade empowers artists to design truly chilling soundscapes that will captivate audiences.

Key Features:

· Sinister Palette: Haunting synths, droning strings, and eerie plucks crafted for cinematic horror soundtracks.

· XY Pad Control: Quickly morph between 16 hybrid sound sources for dynamic sound manipulation.

· Scales and Modes: Easily stay in key with a wide selection of scales and modes.

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120 Sounds on the Ensoniq ESQ-1

video upload by CGMAGIK

"A preset tour on the Ensoniq ESQ-1

INT 1,2,3,4
CRTA 1,2,3,4
CRTB 1,2,3,4"

Introducing Dialekt Groovebox App by Sugar Bytes

video upload by Sugar Bytes

SugarBytes Dialekt Groovebox // 2 Minute Overview // Desktop, iOS

video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials

SugarBytes Dialekt Official Walkthrough Tutorial

video upload by Sugar Bytes

"Sugar Bytes Dialekt is a groovebox plugin for Desktop, iPad and iPhone designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. Its 8 tracks offer a vast selection of synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. The core concept is that each step in the sequencer contains all the synth parameters, so that when you move a step, its entire sound moves with it.

With 27 distinctive sound engines, flexible sequencing tools, and genre-based groove generation, Dialekt lets you create unique and professional tracks in seconds. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or performing live.

Runs on macOS, Windows, iPad, iPhone (AU, AUv3, VST2, VST3, AAX, Standalone)

Dialekt website:

https://sugar-bytes.de/dialekt

Walkthrough by Gavinski

This video has timestamps to help you find what you’re looking for:

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Telepathic Instruments Play all Play all Tom Cosm's Orchid AMA

"Telepathic's Technical Director, Tom Cosm, responds to Patreon Orchid AMA Questions.

This my final AMA video where I just decide to have some fun :) Recorded in December 2024 before our first drop: https://tinyurl.com/orchidAMAdec24

Please keep in mind this is a prototype and development build. Also I just hit record and started filming, subscribe to our channel to check out Telepathic Transmissions where we will be going through Orchid features in more comprehensive detail."

Playlist:

1. Tom's AMA - Goodbye Jam
2. Tom's AMA - Key Mode
3. Tom's AMA - My Favourite Feature - Looper Mode

ESK - Improvisation 1

video upload by Metunar

"Playing around with the Sequential Take 5 and the Dreadbox Murmux Adept Edition Synthesizer."

http://www.metunar.ch

EMS VCS3 Aggression

video upload by Rhythmicons

Wayward shift | Moog Minimoog, Spectralis 2, Prophet 10, Prophet 12, Nord Drum 2

video upload by MIDERA

"Another track with the Spectralis driving the synths.

Gear:
Moog Minimoog = lead/bass
Sequential Prophet 10 = Bass
Sequential Prophet 12 = Pads
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 = Sequencing, plucks, cello
Clavia Nord Drum 2

#minimoog #prophet10 #norddrum2
Uploaded March 25th, 2025"

endorphin ... Elektron Digitone II ... psybient, downbeat

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Digitone II.
All sounds (except drums) are from my new DigiTales II sound pack.
Recorded in one take.
Mastered in post.

As always ... the project file & music on Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !!
/ substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"