Thursday, July 17, 2025
AstroLab Update 1.5 | Avant-garde Stage Keyboard | ARTURIA
video upload by Arturia
"Join Kari as she introduces AstroLab 1.5, a powerful update that brings deeper creative control and smoother integration to your performance rig. Explore newly added instrument engines, seamless playlist transfer with Analog Lab, MIDI program change support and more!"
Playthrough | AstroLab 88 | ARTURIA
video upload by Arturia
"Step inside Marek Pędziwiatr’s live session as he explores AstroLab 88’s rich sound palette - gliding from expressive organs and pianos to multi-layered synths, punchy basses, soaring leads, and dusty lo-fi textures. Along the way, discover how AstroLab’s intuitive parameter controls bring each preset to life, whether for sculpting classic instrument sounds or adding some experimental flourishes."
via Arturia:
"This update delivers new and updated instruments from Arturia’s V Collection 11.
7 new instruments
Support has now been added for MiniBrute V, Augmented YANGTZE, Augmented MALLETS, Synthx V, SEM V3, Jup-8000 V and Pure LoFi.
Requested features
Enjoy quicker preset loads, seamless playlist transfer with Analog Lab, on-the-fly program-changes for external gear, and direct FX & MIDI editing straight from Analog Lab.
Fixes and enhancements
We work continually to improve the performance of AstroLab and the seamlessness of its integration with Analog Lab. Have more confidence on stage and manage your sounds with ease."
SOLAR 42 | Erica Synths PERKONS HD-01
video upload by ELTA music
"ELTA MUSIC - SOLAR 42F
Erica Synths - PERKONS HD-01
Gamechanger Audio - FX pedal
SOLAR 42 is a unique experimental electro-music instrument, an analogue microtonal ambient drone machine. It will inspire you to find a new and spontaneous approach to composing music.
The instrument is oriented for live performances, creating film soundtracks, theatre soundtracks, atmospheric sounds, microtonal and background music. The instrument was inspired by early electronic musical instruments of the 1920s and 1950s, notably Leo Theremin's «Harmonium» instrument, as well as science fiction film soundtracks."
07.16.2025 Mos-Lab 2500 - Various flavors of FM
video upload by batchas
Follow-up to 07.16.2025 Mos-Lab 2500 - Fantastic FM
Mos-Lab 2500 - FM fiesta [Part 2]
video upload by batchas
Dreams of departure | Ambient IDM | Korg Radias, Elektron Digitakt II
video upload by Treenote
"Dreams of departure
An ambient / downtempo / IDM track created with a Korg Radias and an Elektron Digitakt II.
Support me on Bandcamp:
Bandcamp: https://treenote.bandcamp.com
My Website: https://treenotemusic.ca
Gear Used:
Logic Pro X (DAW)
Korg Radias (synth pad)
Elektron Digitakt II (drums, bass, samples, sequencing)
Makie Big Knob Studio (sound card)"
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
1980 Yamaha SY-22 "Vector Synthesis" Ad
via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up.
"Yamaha SY-22 "Vector Synthesis" advertisement from page 39 in the September 1990 issue of Keyboard Magazine.
In a crowded world of 90s synths, the SY-22 vector synthesizer dared to be different. With FM, sample playback and joy-stick driven sound design, its still loved by a small group of fanatics. I've never owned one... and I still consider myself one of those fanatics."
Modular vid #326
video upload by Phisynth
"A (mostly) Serge modular drone, with some help from BugBrand & Eventide Eclipse"
Modcan system to the left; DSI Pro 2 below that.
Pivot – Walkthrough
video upload by Fors
"Get Pivot: https://fors.fm/pivot
This is a walkthrough of Pivot and its features including Pivot-Lite with a short introduction to FM synthesis. (Voice / Sound balance is a bit off sometimes, sorry about that.)
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:10 What is Pivot?
00:02:05 What is FM?
00:04:30 Interface & Concept
00:07:17 UI Layout
00:07:56 Modulator (OP2 + OP3) Parameters
00:21:20 OP3 Routing
00:23:10 Carrier (OP1) Parameters
00:23:45 Subtractive Morphing Filter
00:24:45 Filter Parameters
00:28:17 Voice Parameters
00:34:02 Main Effects (Dist + Widener)
00:37:44 Mod Matrix Overview (2x ADSR, 2x LFO)
00:40:25 LFO Parameters
00:46:31 Velocity
00:50:05 Preset Controls
00:52:44 FM Randomizer
00:54:03 Interface Menu (Zoom + Themes)
00:54:33 Color Themes
00:55:07 Creating Custom Themes
00:57:07 Update 1.1
00:57:34 Tuning Support (MPE, Clap Note Exp., MTS-ESP)
01:00:24 ODDSound MTS-ESP Support
01:02:00 Pivot Closing Thoughts
01:03:14 Pivot-Lite Introduction
01:04:54 Pivot-Lite Overview
01:07:47 Pivot-Lite FM Primer
01:15:05 Pivot-Lite to Pivot Preset Compatibility
01:16:44 Noodling + Rambling"
07.16.2025 Mos-Lab 2500 - Fantastic FM
video upload by batchas
"First oscillator modulated by second oscillator."
Also see 07.16.2025 Mos-Lab 2500 - Various flavors of FM
The Story of the DPO with Tony Rolando | Make Noise
video upload by MAKEN0ISE
"A look back at the origins and design of the Dual Prismatic (or is it Dual Primary?) Oscillator with Make Noise founder Tony Rolando!
Animations: Lewis
Patch examples: Pete and Walker
Interludes: Pete and Lewis
Music: Sam (and Tony)
"Imagine A Dolphin"
http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules..."
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