A Super Polyphonic Stereo Oscillator (with 56 oscillators!) // Ripsaw from Acid Rain Technology

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"Here's RIPSAW from Acid Rain Technology which offers 56 oscillators across a stereo shape morphing 4 voice polyphonic oscillator module. From super saws to super squares with new hard sync shift tones (new over the previous Chainsaw module) and now with 4 voices. Join us in exploring the sound, features, creative applications and ways to musically articulate 4 voices in a range of different approaches."

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Triple Envelope Follower | The Schlappy Minute

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"This is the Schlappy Minute.

Today I show you how to use the Boundary Layer as a triple envelope follower."

Having 128 Performance Effects Is A Total Game Changer

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"In today's episode, we'll explore the Octatrack's ability to host hundreds of effects in a single project. This allows you to use them with different gear for various situations, all from one device. I find it to be a total game-changer for live shows, and I'll explain why."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com

A-V-P Synth RITMOBOX // DRUM SYNTHESIZER with 5 VOICES // NO FX // DUSTING OFF 3

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"A-V-P Synth RITMOBOX had a broken power supply. AC! So I had no substitute and could finally fix it now. Happy to welcome the pure sound in the studio again!"

Sequential Introduces the Take 5 Desktop Module

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"Take Your Music to the Next Level

The Sequential Take 5 desktop module brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix, featuring the analog oscillators and filter that transformed electronic music. Compact and powerful, it fits seamlessly into any studio and is easy to transport for live performances. Modern effects and a powerful modulation matrix deliver sounds to transport you.

Soundtrack exclusively by Take 5. Yes, even the drums! Composed by Peter Dyer.

For more information on Take 5 visit Sequential at: https://sequential.com/hybrid-analog/..."

Sequential Take 5 Module Demo (no talking) - Presets for Ambient, Melodic Techno and Electronica

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0:00 Pads
13:09 Bass
16:25 Leads and Arpeggios
20:57 Misc, SFX and Percussion

Sequential Take 5 Module Demo (no talking)

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Hurray... Take 5 and TEO 5 Desktop Units

video upload by Starsky Carr

TEO 5 announced here

"The Take 5 and Teo-5 from Sequential and Oberheim make fantastic desktop units. They feel like they were made for this form factor - no compromises, simply great sounding synths in a high quality enclosure. The keyboard versions may have felt lacking in keys (even though they have a great keybed) - just a bit too short for some. I found it was quite handy having one that could fit on my rack! But with these the only decision you have to make is which one is best for you.

Luckily I'm here to confuse you further (they both sound great)! The decision will be whether you prefer the Oberheim or Sequential style of VCO programming, the filters, and the X-Mod/FM. And these just so happen to be the bits I look at in this :)"

0:00 Whoo Hoo!!
2:36 The Hardware
4:37 Quick Overview - What Are They?
6:58 Oscillators
10:20 Sync
12:31 Filters
21:08 X-Mod/FM



Press release follows:

Take Your Music to the Next Level with the Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module

San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Sequential, a leading innovator in synthesizer technology, today announced the release of the Take 5 Desktop Module, bringing their legendary analog sound to a more compact and accessible form-factor.

Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module offers the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5, enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects. The module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are paramount.

"Ever since we launched the Take 5 keyboard, we’ve gotten repeated requests for a desktop module version, " says CEO David Gibbons. "And more recently, it seems that modules have really shot up in popularity. So, we're very excited to offer the Take 5 sound in a format that everyone seems to want."

The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.

This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups, and is easy to transport for live gigs, positioning The Take 5 desktop module to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before. It's an instrument designed to make life easier and streamline the journey to making music and having fun.

The Take 5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.

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Oberheim Introduces the TEO 5 Desktop Module

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"The TEO-5 desktop module delivers the same signature sounds and synthesis features as its acclaimed keyboard counterpart. With genuine analog oscillators, the Oberheim SEM™ filter, and an intuitive knob-based interface, it fits seamlessly into your setup, offering powerful, hands-on control in an even more compact size.

Music by Peter Dyer
All sounds from TEO-5

Learn more at https://oberheim.com/products/teo-5/"


Press release follows:

Compact Creativity: Redefine Your Studio with the TEO-5 desktop

San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Oberheim is proud to announce the release of the TEO-5 desktop module, a compact yet powerful addition to their venerated line of synthesizers. Designed for musicians and producers who want the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format, the TEO-5 desktop module delivers all the same signature sounds and synthesis features as its sibling, the acclaimed TEO-5 keyboard.

TEO-5 boasts genuine analog oscillators and the legendary SEM™ multimode filter, allowing users to recreate the classic Oberheim sounds that have shaped decades of music. With extensive modulations, including linear, through-zero FM, and modern effects, the TEO-5 desktop module offers new sonic frontiers to explore.

The intuitive knob-based experience of its keyboard counterpart is also carried over into the TEO-5 desktop module. And all synthesis features are still easily accessible from the top panel, allowing users to make the real-time adjustments needed to fine-tune their sound with ease. This hands-on approach ensures that musicians can quickly dial in the perfect Oberheim tone for their music.

Ideal for synthesists with limited studio space, the TEO-5 desktop module provides all the exceptional presets and sonic control of the keyboard version in a footprint that's less than half the size. This compact design allows the TEO-5 desktop module to fit seamlessly into any creative workflow, making it a versatile addition to any setup.

“The meaning of the word ‘module’ has changed quite a bit since I first designed my Synthesizer Expansion Module or SEM back in 1974,” said Tom Oberheim. “But even back then, musicians appreciated getting tons of great sounds in a compact package. The TEO-5 keyboard has already gone farther and wider than SEM, and I’m excited to see this desktop module version introduce even more people to the magic.”

The TEO-5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.

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Oberheim OBX8 & Modular Lights and Shadow Puppets

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"Oberheim OBX8 with Modular Light Show & Shadow Puppets."

Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, and quirkiest Stylophone

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"We explore the quirky and elusive Stylophone Gen R-8, a big sibling to the Stylophone series that sported two VCOs, a multimode filter, several modulators, a sequencer, and connectivity for both MIDI and Eurorack CV. Only 500 Gen R-8s were made, and we at CatSynth are fortunate enough to have one here at HQ. We go through all of its major features, and connecte one of our workhorse Eurorack modules, the the "Euro Serge" Dual Universal Slope Generator, for external modulation."

00:00 Introduction
00:19 History and background
01:45 Overview of the Gen R-8
02:14 Oscillators
06:01 Glide function
06:56 Ring Mod and Oscillator Sync
09:37 Filter
12:32 LFO
16:31 Delay
18:07 Sequencer
20:49 Ext CV input
25:27 Conclusion

This Synth Is More Powerful Than It Looks | FRED’S LAB MANATEE

video upload by Ollie Music

"Fred’s Lab really went off the rails with the Manatee. At first glance, it looks like a weird little box but under the hood? This thing is a psychedelic sound design machine.

In this video, I dive into what makes the Manatee so unique and why it completely blew my mind during sound design sessions. 👽✨"

Timetable :
00:00 Intro
00:39 Unipolar Mods
01:56 Hidden Envelopes
04:41 Hidden LFOs
05:08 FM anything
08:23 RingMod Forest Pads
13:05 Melt in time FX
16:36 The hidden Phaser
20:11 Fake a formant filter

Waldorf Introduces Streichfett for iOS

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Waldorf Streichfett String Machine Plugin Walkthrough // Now on iPad & iPhone!

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via Waldorf

"The legendary String Machine sound of the Waldorf Streichfett is now also available for mobile productions on your iPad and iPhone. There is no compromise in the sound of the Streichfett for iPadOS, you will get the same fat and rich sound as in the hardware and the plugin version of the Streichfett for your music.

Perfect for Massive Strings or Delicate Nuances
The Streichfett for iOS is the perfect instrument for massive string and also delicate nuanced sounds which will lighten up your music. When you want to easily create an impressive lively sound, you simply need the Streichfett for iOS.

Create and Save Your Favorite Presets with Ease
As in the plugin version the clearly structured user interface offers direct access to all important sound shaping parameters. Making and playing music is the main focus here. With a few taps and swipes, drastic sound changes are easily made and can be saved as your favorite presets.

Deep, Dynamic Strings at Your Fingertips
The dual sound engine of the Streichfett features a fully polyphonic String Section and an eight voice Solo Section. The Ensemble Effect provides depth and movement to the String Section, while the Effects Section adds adjustable Phaser and Reverb effects. Additionally, the Animate Effect can be used to modulate the Strings Registration, allowing spectacular sound morphs.

Rich Pads and Unique Sound Morphs Made Simple
The Solo Section offers presets named Bass, E-Piano or Clavi, these are shimmering and slightly percussive sounds that blend well with the String Section. Although the User Interface is simple and easy to comprehend, it controls a rather complex sound engine which is capable of delivering rich and creamy pads unlike any other instrument."