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Why J3PO Keeps Coming Back to the Prophet 5/10

video upload by Julian J3PO Pollack

"The Prophet 5 and Prophet 10 (both the reissue and the vintage ones) are iconic synths—but are they still relevant today?

My name is Julian Pollack (AKA J3PO) and In this video, I share my honest thoughts after spending years with the Prophet 10 reissue: what makes it so inspiring, why I can get bored with it,, and why—despite its limitations—I keep coming back to it.

No FX. Very limited modulation. Mono output. No frills. Just that raw, three-dimensional sound that somehow cuts through everything and makes us want to come back for more.

🎛️ Get my Prophet 5/10 presets from my website: https://www.julianpollack.com/shop/p/...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Dry Examples (no FX)
04:03 Lead Patches with FX
04:59 Exp. & Sustain Pedal Tricks
07:10 Sawtooth Patch with Chorus & Reverb
08:36 Patch Demos with FX
11:39 Conclusion

If you're curious about the Prophet 5/10—or wondering why it was reissued and why people still talk about the original vintage ones decades later—this video is for you.

All the music you hear in this video (including the underscore) was created with ONLY my Prophet 10."

backyard buchla concerto - music easel + tokyo tape sequencer card + northern lights polymorpher

video upload by nick kwas

"sorry this accidentally came out in 1080 instead of 4k."

Hikari MONOS: The Ultimate Chaos Synthesizer? [LivePerformance] [NoTalking]

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"This video features an live performance highlighting the Hikari MONOS, a unique synthesizer that generates a wide range of noise textures and rhythmic patterns through combination of a noise generator and an oscillating low-pass filter. The performance was recorded live, and is presented here with minimal edits.

The Monos is accompanied by the Kirscher Microfilter, a MS-20 (resonant low-pass filter) clone, and two devices by Error Instruments, the Control Freak and the Radio Sputnik uvb-76, here both used for CV modulation of the Monos and/or the filter cutoff. The Monos also goes through a mixer with Delay & Reverb send (UAFX Starlight Echo Station & Golden Reverberator).

Finally, the recording was lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools. Enjoy!

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00:00 MONOS + MicroFilter + Control Freak
04:34 Removing the Control Freak
07:06 Using the Microfilter's self oscillation
10:14 Adding the Radio Sputnik
15:41 Removing the Radio Sputnik
17:18 Bringing back the Control Freak

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MONOS: http://hikari-instruments.com/manual/... @hikarimachi"

OXI ONE Firmware 5 is here!

video upload by OXI Instruments

"OXI ONE Firmware 5 is here!

In this video, we walk you through the biggest new features in FW5 — a major update that brings powerful new tools and community-requested improvements to the original OXI ONE.

Highlights include:

Chords in Chromatic Mode
Harmonize function in Matriceal
Custom chord saving in Poly Mode
New column view in Matriceal for easier editing
Faster instrument definition import via the app
Improved battery meter, swing for arpeggiator, and more

OXI ONE continues to evolve, and we’re excited to bring even more creative possibilities to your setup.

Check the full changelog on our website.
Download the update via the OXI app.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all things OXI.
■ Learn more about OXI One MIDI/CV Sequencer: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-one/
■ Learn more about Coral Polyphonic and Multitimbral Eurorack Module: https://oxiinstruments.com/oxi-coral/

00:00 Introduction
00:37 Chords in chromatic mode + Poly custom chords
01:31 App support
02:00 The updated Matriceal mode"

DUSTING OFF // AnalogFX SER-2020 // Part 3 // No Talking

video upload by LESINDES

Additional parts

"Rebuilt of the ultra rare SYNTON SYRINX Dutch keyboard synth.
I cannot compare but the unusual filter setting of
2 bandpass and 1 lowpass VCFs, with 4 different routings
give a lot of modulation freedom and rendition of rather unusual
sounds.

Since I am not a fan of black gear. I tried my best in 2023 and contacted
ANALOG FX. And they had been so kind as to manufacture a
custom blue face synth which I have only seen in some
preproductions units and, of course, in the historic
SYRINX which was available also in red.

For the image angle had to use the wide angle and so only a quite low resolution. So there is not much detail. Sorry for that."

BIG THREE BEATS | Make Noise

video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"A remake/extention of the "Dark Techno" 0-Coast patch of the week from 2017 - this time with 0-CTRL and Strega to fill it out!

Check out the ancient original here: • 0-Coast Patch of the Week #14: Dark Techno" [posted here]

http://www.makenoisemusic.com

Yamaha DX11 coarse pitch ratios

video upload by Collector Current

"I learned today that the TX81Z / DX11 coarse FM pitch ratios are divided into four sequences. I sat down with a basic bell sound to explore if I can hear a resemblance.

Besides the harmonic ratios 0.5, 1, 2, 3, etc there are 3 other sequences of ratios which are multiples of 1.41 (sqrt(2)), 1.57 (pi/2) and 1.73 (sqrt(3)). Read more at https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/0050-fm-...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"

Alchemical by MSTRBLSTR

Also on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/68lqZLDB2ip4ZOfEg4SsmB?si=m3ba1VD-SSO_CLr4j7OIMg

"The electricity of live manipulation breathes through every sequence as MSTRBLSTR transmutes the raw essence of the TR-606, MC-202, and TB-303 into a sonic incantation. Alchemical is transformation in motion: analog breakbeats pulse with crackling percussion, acid squelches growl and evolve, and rhythms dissolve and reassemble like matter through fire. The bassline becomes the bedrock of energy, conjured live in real time.

Credits
Released May 29, 2025
Programmed, performed, mixed, and mastered by MSTRBLSTR at Ill Acid
Additional drum programming: Severed Machines (https://severedmachines.com)

Hardware:

Modified Roland TR-606 (Robin Whittle mods)

Din Sync RE-303

MC-202 w/ Tubbutec 2oh2 mod

Mixers: Boss BX-8, Alice 1228, Boss KM-4

FX: Tapco 4400 spring reverb, TC Nova Reverb & Delay, Korg SDD-1000/1200

Compression: BSS DPR-402, DOD SR-866

DAW: Ableton Live

This is the same setup I used on From Deep.

Backstory
I brought my TR-606 to Ramiro at Severed Machines to install a few long-desired mods: switch replacements, a louder BD via resistor change, and Robin Whittle’s Accent Trigger and post-volume individual outs. He left in a few patterns, including a breakbeat variation that really hit me. That inspired the synth parts. Next thing I knew, I was performing and recording the full track.

Recording Notes
I treat mixers as modular routers. For Alchemical, the Alice mixer’s direct outs went straight into my interface, while the Boss BX-8 worked as a submixer for overdrive and tone shaping. I panned certain tracks hard L/R into separate buses, then re-centered them on different mixer channels. I have owned many delays while the Korg units are among my favorites, the TC Nova is often a go-to for synths: it sounds great, has nice filters, tap tempo, and my favorite feature, easily accessible time divisions Protip: a buffered pedal in front helps them sound better. The Nova reverb is also very playable and has a dynamic ducking mode that helps it get out of the way, if that's what I need.

In post, I swapped the TR-606 kick for a TR-808 sample in Ableton - it just gave the track the weight it needed. There’s also a lone TR-808 clap halfway through. Other than that, what you hear is live with only some minor edits and additional processing.

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For TR-606 lovers: I highly recommend Robin Whittle’s mods: https://www.firstpr.com.au/rwi/tr-606/

The Accent Trigger mod alone is worth it - it adds great performance potential. Robin credited the fix to me, but Ramiro deserves most of the credit. Robin's individual outs (post-volume pot) offer superior performance control and gain staging flexibility compared to the more common pre-pot version."

Arp 2600 Patch "The Lawnmower" | HANZVOLT TV

video upload by SYNTH RENEGADE MAFIA

"its a patch...it sounds like a lawnmower...

@synthsamuraiproductions
@EchoKraft
@TheMachinesWon
@HanzVolt
@entropyandsons‬"