Thursday, May 08, 2025
Kurzweil: K2061 - SUPERBOOTH 2025
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
"Thanks to our sponsors: ESI, Kurzweil & FreqPort
ESI
With the new Xsynth, ESI presents its first synthesizer that combines virtual-analog synthesis with up to ten voices, a 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface and a full MIDI interface in an ultra-slim, portable housing.
Freqport
Changing the future of audio setup & recording. The FreqlnOut FO1 is a revolutionary device that combines analog tone with digital convenience by transforming your outboard gear into plugins.
Kurzweil
Explore the new K2061 and K2088 from Kurzweil’s K20 series! Both models feature the powerful V.A.S.T. Engine, FlashPlay® technology, a 6-Operator FM Engine, and 256-voice polyphony."
Groove Synthesis: 3rd Wave 8M - SUPERBOOTH2025
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
"The most accessible way to the 3rd Wave sound
You’ve discovered the synth industry’s best-kept secret: the 3rd Wave 8M — bringing Groove Synthesis’ award-winning wavetable technology to more studios, stages, and creative spaces than ever before. This isn’t a watered-down version. This is 8 voices and 2 parts of pure, uncompromised 3rd Wave DNA in a more accessible, compact package. Same premium sound engine. Same analog filters. Same innovative synthesis. Just more accessible to more producers and musicians.
ACCESS ALL AREAS
The performance-oriented control set featuring a generous 7” display with six encoders gives you the confidence to create the sounds you’ve always envisioned.
COMPLETE SYNTHESIS TOOLKIT
Choose from wavetable synthesis, analog-style synthesis, FM, and sampling for each of the three oscillators to create rich and expansive soundscapes.
• 8 Voices of full 3rd Wave sound engine with complete patch compatibility
• Bi-timbral operation with two independent parts
• Premium analog filters and output stages—identical to our flagship models
• Multiple synthesis types: wavetable, analog-style, FM, and sampling
• Streamlined interface with larger, more intuitive display
• Compact desktop format that fits your creative space
CLASSIC LEGACY – MODERN SOUND
While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that’s a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic analog filters.
It boasts not only a punchy, Dave Rossum-designed 2140 analog low-pass filter with variable saturation, but a second, SEM-style state-variable filter (low-pass, high-pass, notch, and band-pass) for additional tone-sculpting. Run both filters in series for harmonically complex textures."
Update: and the press release:
ORINDA, CA – May 8, 2025 – Groove Synthesis, the innovative synthesizer company known for its award-winning 3rd Wave 24-voice advanced wavetable synthesizers, today announced the 3rd Wave 8M – a compact desktop synthesizer that brings the distinctive Groove Synthesis sound to a more accessible price point, without compromising on sound quality or core features.
Building on the success of the flagship 24-voice 3rd Wave models 24K and 24M, the new 8M features 8 voices of polyphony and bi-timbral operation in a streamlined desktop format. Priced at $1,999 USD, the 8M delivers the same premium sound quality and cutting-edge synthesis capabilities that have made Groove Synthesis a favorite among producers, composers, and performers worldwide.
"We created the 8M to bring the distinct 3rd Wave sonic character and sound design capabilities to more musicians and producers," said Bob Coover, co-founder of Groove Synthesis. "This isn't a watered-down version of our flagship 24-voice models. The signal processing chain, analog electronics, and the sound are the same as on the 24. The 8M just makes the 3rd Wave experience accessible to musicians, sound designers, and producers who don't need the full scale system.”
The 3rd Wave 8M maintains complete patch compatibility with the 24-voice 3rd Wave models, allowing users to seamlessly integrate the 8M into existing setups or upgrade to larger models in the future. The streamlined user interface focuses on performance-oriented controls while utilizing a larger, more intuitive display for deep sound design capabilities.
Key features of the 3rd Wave 8M include:
● 8-Voice Polyphony: Full 3rd Wave sound engine with 8 voices and three oscillators per voice
● Complete Synthesis Toolset: Wavetable synthesis, analog-style synthesis, FM, and sampling
● Bi-timbral: Two independent parts for layering and splitting
● Complete Patch Compatibility: Seamless integration with 24-voice 3rd Wave models
● 8 Analog Filters and Output Stage: The same premium analog filters and output circuit design as flagship 24-voice models, 24K and 24M
● Streamlined Interface: Performance-oriented, expressive control set with larger display
● Multiple Outputs: 4 balanced outputs for flexible studio integration
● Compact Design: Smaller footprint ideal for desktop or touring setups
"As a bunch of synth enthusiasts ourselves, we know that the sound is everything," said Andrew Silverman, co-founder of Groove Synthesis. "The 8M has the full DNA of our flagship models. We've carefully considered what matters most to musicians and sound designers, preserving the elements that define our sound while creating a more accessible entry point to the 3rd Wave sonic universe.”
The 3rd Wave 8M continues the Groove Synthesis tradition of combining vintage inspiration with modern capabilities. While the 3rd Wave has roots in the classic digital wavetable synths of the past, it takes that concept into the 21st century with a lush, expansive sound that’s a product of its expanded wavetables and warm, organic analog filters. The intuitive, performance-focused interface avoids menu diving for a natural control flow, preserving and adapting the vital parts of the keyboard’s controls in a compact format.
ESI: XSynth - SUPERBOOTH 2025
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
"Thanks to our sponsors: ESI, Kurzweil & FreqPort
ESI
With the new Xsynth, ESI presents its first synthesizer that combines virtual-analog synthesis with up to ten voices, a 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface and a full MIDI interface in an ultra-slim, portable housing.
Freqport
Changing the future of audio setup & recording. The FreqlnOut FO1 is a revolutionary device that combines analog tone with digital convenience by transforming your outboard gear into plugins.
Kurzweil
Explore the new K2061 and K2088 from Kurzweil’s K20 series! Both models feature the powerful V.A.S.T. Engine, FlashPlay® technology, a 6-Operator FM Engine, and 256-voice polyphony."
freqport: FreqInOut & software update for freqtube - SUPERBOOTH 2025
video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers
"Thanks to our sponsors: ESI, Kurzweil & FreqPort
ESI
With the new Xsynth, ESI presents its first synthesizer that combines virtual-analog synthesis with up to ten voices, a 24-bit/96 kHz audio interface and a full MIDI interface in an ultra-slim, portable housing.
Freqport
Changing the future of audio setup & recording. The FreqlnOut FO1 is a revolutionary device that combines analog tone with digital convenience by transforming your outboard gear into plugins.
Kurzweil
Explore the new K2061 and K2088 from Kurzweil’s K20 series! Both models feature the powerful V.A.S.T. Engine, FlashPlay® technology, a 6-Operator FM Engine, and 256-voice polyphony."
Serge Modular Synth Paperface 50
video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto
"Discover the raw power of Serge Modular with this exclusive sample pack. Featuring organic noise textures, complex rhythms, analog drones, and punchy one-shots, each sound embodies the unpredictable, evolving nature of modular synthesis. Currently in beta, this pack offers a limited selection of sounds at an early price, with free lifetime updates as new material is added."
Grooverider 2 and Jim Pavloff | haQ attaQ Docutorial
video upload by Jakob Haq
"Jim Pavloff aka JimAudio has done it again! Groove Rider 2 is an amazing Groovebox music app for iOS and I absolutely love it. In this haQ attaQ Docutorial we're diving very deep into Groove Rider 2 and we also get to hear from Jim Pavloff himself in an exclusive interview!
Groove Rider 2 is a Groovebox music app for iOS, currently only available on iPad."
⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 JimAudio hits hard!
1:05 Jim: Hi!
2:52 GR2: Main Highlights
11:25 Jim: Feedback
13:35 GR2: Navigation
19:08 Jim: Path to GR2
20:32 GR2: Part highlights
26:29 Jim: Development background
28:16 GR2: Synth features
45:47 Jim: Why Groovebox apps?
49:37 GR2: Sampler & Drumrack features
1:01:21 Jim: Musical background
1:04:41 GR2: Clip, Seq & Song
1:16:33 Jim: a Liam Appears …
1:19:03 GR2: FX, FX Route & MOD
1:31:46 Critique & Final thoughts
Beat w/ EP-133 K.O.II, OP-1 field, Omnisphere | Airlock 2025-05-08 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A piece created with the @teenageengineering EP-133 K.O.II, OP-1 field, and @SpectrasonicsVIDEO Omnisphere, where looping beats intertwine with shimmering synth tones.
EP-133 K.O.II: A loop built from drum, bass, and electric-piano samples. The unit is synchronized to the OP-1 field via USB-C.
OP-1 field: A 16-bar synth-pad performance is pre-recorded and looped, with live synth-lead lines played on the internal keyboard. The CWO effect is engaged for occasional modulation, and the output is routed through @gfisys SPECULAR TEMPUS for shimmer reverb.
Omnisphere: Provides additional synth textures layered into the track."
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