Frequency Central feat. Akropoli, Pretzel Logic and Dark Star - Decoding Lightshow!

video upload by Frequency Central

"In this video I'm addressing the four inputs of Pretzel Logic from the four gate outputs of Akropoli - see the LEDs dance in complex rhythmic patterns - and of course each LED also represents a gate output from Pretzel Logic.

Akropoli's CV output is patched into Dark Star to create beautiful moods and arpeggios.

I'm tweaking Akropoli's Presets and Modes, which is represented aurally by Dark Star and visually by Pretzel Logic.

Please comment: '20% off at Frequency Central this weekend with code 20_4_U'"

Shakmat BISHOP'S MISCELLANY / a first go with this riff generating powerhouse

video upload by BRiES

"This video is an uncut unedited recording of me playing around with the various settings on Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 by ‪@ShakmatModular‬
I hope you enjoy the riffage."

Patch Breakdown - EMOM July 2025

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Let me talk you through my patch from last night's EMOM in Norwich. The patch, I believe, was excellent. My execution on the night was sadly lacking, but there's always something to learn from these things. In this video I'll go through the system highlighting the Mzourack Diktaat, the Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2, Knobula Monumatic and Knob Technology nCarinae 2."

EMOM - https://electronicmusicopenmic.com/

Intellijel Multigrain (sound.report english) with device verdict

video upload by The Green Man(TGM) + sound.report by Heiner Kruse

"It can capture past experiments and store and manage up to 8x48x48 = 18.432 Soundslots x 2 Scenes = 36.864 Scenes!

00:00-06:00 Intro/ Scene & Sound Demo/ Granular Synth Playback
06:00-07:05 What does Wrap do?
07:05-08:20 Sampling: Resampling + Loading
08:20-10:10 Sampling 1
10:10-13:10 Sampling 2 - finally hit the record button…
13:10-17:00 Projects, Presets, Slots
17:00-18:30 Using Multigrain as FX or Resampling with Internal Effects
18:30-20:40 Advanced Settings
20:40-25:37 Extra Jam + Sync
25:37-30:05 Device Verdict"

Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller 2.0 firmware update overview Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Melbourne Instruments is excited to release Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 — the next evolution of their groundbreaking motorized MIDI controller. Following the success of their acclaimed motorized synths, NINA and DELIA, Roto-Control brings the same tactile precision to software and hardware control, redefining hands-on workflow for modern music creators.

New 2.0 firmware features include:
Send MIDI Notes via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Send Program Change with Bank Select via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Group tracks with fold/unfold actions via Roto-Control supported in Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Manual mapping and customization of Ableton Live racks and macros now possible.
Roto-Control knobs now have a centre indent haptic option in MIDI Mode.
Roto-Control Setup App now compatible with both Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Roto-Control now compatible with Linux for use with Bitwig Studio.
Please see release notes for more info.

Grab Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
More info on Roto-Control here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

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ABOUT ROTO-CONTROL

Designed for a fast, intuitive workflow, Roto-Control features three powerful modes: MIX, PLUGIN, and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

In MIX Mode, Roto-Control syncs automatically with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, instantly displaying track names and colors pulled live from the session—no need to manually label anything. Track updates happen in real time with zero setup.

In PLUGIN Mode, parameters are learned once and saved locally, making recall instant across any system. One-touch setup and direct label mapping from Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio ensures a seamless experience every time.

With thousands of assignable parameters stored internally, Roto-Control is the only motorized MIDI controller that offers this level of portability, flexibility, and precision."

Follow-up to this post.

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

Click the images for full size shots.

Details via synth_nyc:

"We can be grateful that Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave has a full MIDI SYSEX implementation and documentation: [Google doc link]

This is getting rare these days.

I was provided with 3rd Wave firmware v1.8gRC25 for testing purposes so that’s why you may notice some features in the editor, new compared to 1.8f (the current official release).

GENERIC FEATURES:

- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.8gRC25):
- 2 Editor Pages per 3rd Wave Multi parameters (total of eight Pages for the four 3rd Wave Parts)
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Single parameters
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Sequencer parameters
- All 1385 Program (All 4 Parts Multi + All Single + All Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:05 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 02:20 in the video above):
- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer
- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it to the synth

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:
- Go to the video Description on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/1098612319

MOTIVATION:

- Consistent User Experience (no skeuomorphism): Color coding of synth blocks (VCO1 in blue, VCO2 in green, VCF in orange, etc..) which makes it extremely efficient and consistent across synths (rather than using different synth UI or dedicated editors).

- No 'Shift' Button: All parameters are laid out in one page if possible, on the editors.

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TANDY TRIP

video upload by NOYSTOISE

"speed run through some functions of handmade drone machine. Sounds better through speakers.."



via https://www.noystoise.com

"The TRIP is an experimental drum machine made from a dual-voice drum chip. The drum chip has 8 pre-programmed rhythms. Only the sound chip was used for this mod. The rest of the circuit and enclosure are built from scratch.

FEATURES

-Global Pitch modulation
-8 preprogrammed rhythms with start/stop, and tempo-up/down
-Two drum voices; "TONE" and "NOISE"
-Two independent Envelope generators(one per voice)
-Two independent resonant Filters(one per voice)
-Two independent VCA's(one per voice)
-PT2399 Echo circuit with two independent mix knobs(one per voice)
-Dual 8-step analog Sequencer with reversing clock inputs
-VARI SYNC variable Sequencer Clock
-ARG Attack/Release Generator
-8 Roll/Flam EG trigger inputs
-8 input multi-use capacitive-touch keys"

You can find additional details and pics at https://www.noystoise.com

Destiny + Programma 900 2.0

video upload by Richard Devine

"First experiment with the Programma 900 2.0 using the software editor."

Granulation

video upload by Ebotronix

"Arp Odyssey, controlled by ,
Doepfer R2m, Mutable Instruments MidiPal,to,
Eventide Pitch Factor,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Lab 4 Enjoy, CME H4 midi wc,
Waldorf Iridium,
Intuitive Instruments Exquis,
Torso Electronics S4 ,with ,Udu Loop,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Bastle Bestie,
Strymon Big Sky MX,
controlled by, Midi CC, 16n ATO Faderbank,
03.07.2024
video # 2552"

Ambient with Prophet-10, reface DX, Rainstick | Sweltering Heat 2025-07-03 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece for ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, YAMAHA Reface DX, and rainstick. Airy synth layers float beneath the shimmering rush of multiple rainstick tracks.

Prophet-10: Played through ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with generous reverb.

Reface DX: Uses an electric-piano patch, processed by ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for additional reverb and filtering.

Rainstick: Recorded with a RØDE NT-4; several passes are layered together."