Sunday, July 13, 2025
Evoke Sound Exploration #04 [Your Acoustronic Sound. Your Way.]
video upload by SONICWARE
"LIVEN Evoke | Acoustronic Synthesizer with Granular Effect
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke"
Cruise along beautiful Route 52 in San Diego with original music
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We cruise along California Highway 52, a beautiful freeway that traverses the rolling hills of northern San Diego. We start in the town of Santee and take 52 all the way to its western end in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, continuing on La Jolla Parkway. Along the way, we cross several of the regions north-south freeways.
Original soundtrack composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played and/or hand-edited each part live. Instruments used include:
Cherry Audio ODC 2800, Solovox, KR-55C, Stardust 201
Arturia Piano V, Pure Lo-Fi, CMI V, Wurli V, Pigments
AudioModeling SWAM Flute and Alto Flute
BFD3 drums, with Bill Cobham drum kit from the Ken Scott Collection
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 3
Stylophone Gen R-8
Buchla 158 Red Panel
E-350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon Magneto
The building at the end of the video is the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, near La Jolla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_...
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Start of CA 52 at CA 67 in Santee
02:22 The scenic drive through Mission Trails Regional Park
04:36 Cross more of San Diego's major freeways (including CA 163)
07:19 Hitting a bit of traffic approaching I-5
08:13 CA 52 ends and La Jolla Parkway begins
Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth
LABELS/MORE:
Arturia,
Audio Modeling,
Buchla,
Cherry Audio,
EastWest,
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
Soft Synths,
strymon,
Stylophone,
Synthtech
My Head's About to Explode! // OB-6 vs TEO-5
video upload by Starsky Carr
"More choices.. too many choices? So many great synths from the Sequential/Oberheim folks alone. Now I've finally got the Oberheim OB6 and TEO-5 together and loads of you have asked if I've ever demo'd them both and which one would I choose... here's an in-depth look at the differences.
The TEO-5 has a more modern and flexible approach, whereas the OB-6 gives more of the vintage experience. Full mod matrix vs Poly-Mod style section should give a good idea of what I'm talking about. But other additions to the TEO-5 like DADSR and loop-able envelopes, LFO skew, LFO retigger, all give a more comprehensive sound design tool.
Sonically they are very close. The OB-6 is a brighter, the TEO-5 has more resonance if you want it. The FX on the TEO-5 also outstrip the OB-6. SO on paper it's a no brainer... the TEO-5 specs win the day. BUT what are they like to use, and which. would you pick if you had the choice?"
0:00 Intro track - 2xOberheim in an 80s frame of mind
2:50 Main Differences - Interface and Functions
6:20 X-Mod/FM
8:07 Effects - Modulatable and Modern
12:40 Oscillators - Discrete vs SSI2130
17:31 Filters - Super Similar
You think Novation Mininova is a toy? Preset Transmission #2
video upload by Krzysztof Steplowski
"🎹 Direct sound from Novation Mininova | No post-processing | No external FX | Just one patch
🎹 In the 'Preset Transmission' series I want to focus on one selected preset from those I've created. In this episode I chose the "Late Yoga" preset from my soundbank for the Novation Mininova.
👉 You can download the soundbank here: https://synth-patches.com/novation-mi...
🎹 'Late Yoga' is a good example of the Novation Mininova's capabilities when it comes to sound shaping and preset building. I'm a huge fan of this little synthesizer – its engine is incredibly versatile, a prime example of how good a digital cheap synthesizer can sound. What's more, buying this affordable instrument you also get a VST, which you can use to create presets and use the instrument in your DAW.
🎹 While playing, I use pre-configured performance buttons, the mod wheel (to which I've assigned several different parameters), the cutoff filter, and (at the end) the effects feedback function. All of these allow me to build a versatile ambient jam based solely on a single preset.
⭐ Have fun! ⭐
I try to make a living from my passion for sound design. I am not sponsored by any syntht manufacturer. I encourage you to follow me on social media - it will help me develop my passion and motivation to create new soundsets. Thank you!"
Looking At Italian Synthesizers You Have NEVER Heard Of - Some only one in existence.
video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
Follow-up to this post.
"This week We were lucky enough to spend the whole week at @museodelsynthmarchigiano1717 Lots of videos and things to come! @Hainbach behind the camera!
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i have a video on the Crumar spirit already up on patreon here :-
/ look-at-crumar-133890428
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if you haven't seen the link at the top to the museums youtube channel here is the website :-
https://www.museodelsynth.org/"
Also see A visit to the Marche Synth Museum
Check out the labels below for additional posts.
LABELS/MORE:
Amtron,
Baleani,
CRB,
Crumar,
DIY,
EKO,
Frederico Cancarini,
GRP,
HAINBACH,
LMNC,
Steelphon,
Synket,
synth museums,
test equipment,
Welson
Clockwork PI, ESI XSynth - when these work together, it's awesome (lots of sound examples)
video upload by Floyd Steinberg
"The ClockworkPI u console is a so-called Cyberdeck (think oversized Blackberry) powerful enough to run DAWs. The ESI XSynth is a digital synthesizer that registers both as an audio interface and as a MIDI keyboard. Now this should be the perfect match, right? Table of contents:
00:00 sound example
00:05 hi
00:20 what on earth is this
01:19 what is the XSynth?
02:07 hello linux
03:13 patch examples: A001 XSynthGo (Poly AT demo)
03:37 A006 LoFiPicks
03:54 A008 Fatness
04:13 A009 Whales
04:26 A015 On Clouds
04:47 A028 7Flower
05:42 A074 Pianism
06:05 A102 LeGrand
06:45 B060 EP Pad
07:18 B075 RevPad
07:48 some patches I made: C001 Nostalgia
08:40 C002 David
09:07 C003 Warm Pad
09:42 C004 Chaos
10:00 C005 TR909L
10:14 XSynth Architecture: Creating a patch with FM, PWM and Ring Modulation, Mod Matrix, Effects, ...
15:25 Layering tracks on the ClockworkPi to create this track (XSynth only)
17:16 some thoughts on this setup
18:35 bye, subscribe, support
Links:
ClockworkPI https://www.clockworkpi.com/home-ucon...
Clockwork OS https://wiki.clockworkpi.com/ClockworkOS
Reaper https://www.reaper.fm/
Feedback on Ursa Major Stargate 323 & Dynacord VRS 23
video upload by Valmont
"Ursa Major Stargate 323 (1983) / Dynacord Vertical Reverberation System 23 (1979) interlinked : each reverb processor feeds into the other, creating a self-generating feedback loop. The strange thing about this patch is that instead of producing a typical howling feedback (like a BBD analog delay might), the reverbs are excited by their intrinsic noise, resonating in modal patterns that lead to the formation of colorful sonic clouds - aka clusters! The Dynacord (in stereo reverb mode) introduces some self-feedback, but not enough to auto-oscillate. Its output goes through the console’s EQ and is partially routed into the Ursa Major. That reverb signal is then returned to the console, EQ’ed again, and partially sent to the VRS via a second aux send. The VRS is also routed to the master bus, which is what we're hearing here.
Tweaking the feedback levels and delay times on the VRS shapes the overall feedback tone. Same with the Ursa - its dry/wet mix, predelay, decay time, and LF/HF decay crossovers all play a role in sculpting the sound.
Altogether, this setup produces evolving tonal textures that are highly sensitive to real-time parameter changes. Kind of reminds me of those cheap 1970s sci-fi soundtracks x)
(sorry for the autofocus, I forgot to disable it)
Instagram : / valmont_naudin"
MEGA Roland System 700 Modular Analog Synthesizer SN 630086
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
"The Bonfires Vintage is thrilled to offer Voltron! -A once in a lifetime complete Roland system 700 modular synthesizer, meticulously serviced and restored, in absolutely gorgeous playing condition.
Regarded as perhaps the finest analog synthesizer ever designed, only 40 of these miraculous systems were ever produced, and I think Hans Zimmer owns 39.
Please check out the video below of this actual synth in action!
Main Console:
OSC 702a, OSC 702b, OSC 702c
Noise/ ring mod 708, VCF 703e, VCF 703B,
VCA 704a, VCA 704b, Stereo output 711a,
Monitor 712a, LFO 706a, LFO 706b,
S&H 709a, AMP 707a, dual ADSR 705a,
MIX 716a, MULT 710a, PSU 718a.
Block 5:
VCF 703f, VCA 703c, 3x VCA 704c,
Gate Delay 713a, 2x Dual ADSR 705a,
MULT 710a
Block 4:
3x VCO 702d, 3x VCO 702e, MIX 716a,
MULT 710a, LFO 706b, S&H 709b,
DUAL ADSR 705a.
Block 7:
MULT 710b, SWITCH 723a,
DUAL PHASE 720b, DUAL DELAY 721a
Block 6:
IF1 714b, VCA 704c MULTIMODE VCF/ MIXER 715a
Keyboard Controller: 701a.
Each module has been cleaned, calibrated, and recapped as necessary for optimum performance. The connectors have all been upgraded to locking DE9 with hi spec 80c 300v rated cabling for all modules. The system also comes with a dedicated test jig for module repairs."
via this Reverb listing

Regarded as perhaps the finest analog synthesizer ever designed, only 40 of these miraculous systems were ever produced, and I think Hans Zimmer owns 39.
Please check out the video below of this actual synth in action!
Main Console:
OSC 702a, OSC 702b, OSC 702c
Noise/ ring mod 708, VCF 703e, VCF 703B,
VCA 704a, VCA 704b, Stereo output 711a,
Monitor 712a, LFO 706a, LFO 706b,
S&H 709a, AMP 707a, dual ADSR 705a,
MIX 716a, MULT 710a, PSU 718a.
Block 5:
VCF 703f, VCA 703c, 3x VCA 704c,
Gate Delay 713a, 2x Dual ADSR 705a,
MULT 710a
Block 4:
3x VCO 702d, 3x VCO 702e, MIX 716a,
MULT 710a, LFO 706b, S&H 709b,
DUAL ADSR 705a.
Block 7:
MULT 710b, SWITCH 723a,
DUAL PHASE 720b, DUAL DELAY 721a
Block 6:
IF1 714b, VCA 704c MULTIMODE VCF/ MIXER 715a
Keyboard Controller: 701a.
Each module has been cleaned, calibrated, and recapped as necessary for optimum performance. The connectors have all been upgraded to locking DE9 with hi spec 80c 300v rated cabling for all modules. The system also comes with a dedicated test jig for module repairs."
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