How to Make the Korg Volca FM Sound More Analog!

video upload by Dylan Ferno

"How to Make the Korg Volca FM Sound More Analog:
Quick tips on how to make a digital FM synth, such as the Korg Volca FM, have a more analog sound. Learn about the differences between digital Vs. analog synths and how to steer your synth in that direction to improve your sound design. This video explores some simple tweaks to get a richer, warmer sound with:

1. Pitch Instability - Add detuning with LFO, add chorus

2. Harmonics - First increase decay on mod envelope knob to remove envelope snappiness. Put in mono or unison mode. Next Lower ratios of operators (FrEC). Ratio of 0 is bassier, a 1:1 ratio is more saw-wave like, and 1:2 is more square-wave like. Adjust velocity and algorithm to taste.

3. Warmth with feedback - Add noise/distortion by increasing feedback between levels of 5 to 7. Adjust algorithm and velocity accordingly.

Final step (Optional): Add more pitch instability by slightly increasing operator fine control (FrEF)

0:00 Intro
0:18 Digital Vs. Analog
0:58 3 Main Concepts
1:13 Pitch Instability
1:26 Harmonics
2:07 Warmth
2:45 Jam/Experiment
3:13 More Instability (Optional)"

Discovery Pro 8.8 Released

video upload by discoDSP

https://www.discodsp.com/discoverypro/

"Experience Discovery Pro, the ultimate virtual analog synthesizer and sampler. With 4 layers, 12 oscillators, WAV and SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis, and Nord Lead 2 SysEx import/export, Discovery Pro offers endless sound creation options. Its arpeggiator, 12 filter types (including Nord Lead 2 and Moog filters), panning modulation, stereo delay, gate and step modulation effects provide unmatched control. Discovery Pro is perfect for any music production."

OB-6 Synthesizer with Echolocator

video upload by Brian Schaft

"The OB6 Synthesizer has the ability to make wonderful deep plucky sounds as well as smooth pads. I used the Echolocator, made by erica synths, for all the effects, including the shimmery sound. Despite the OB having a decent on-board BBD delay, I found this combination is a symbiotic pair."

Melbourne Instruments NINA - Firmware Update - Multi-Track Sequencer!

video upload by The Unperson

"In today's video I am exploring the latest firmware update for the Melbourne Instruments Nina which radically expands the sequencer from a quite basic 16-step sequencer into a multi-timbral, multi-track sequencer with an insane amount of new features. There is per-step parameter locking, loads of new noise hits for making percussion, as well as live recording making it incredibly easy to perform modulations and visually see what is being modulated. For more info head on over to the Melbourne Instruments website, where you can also find my presets for free!

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

CONTENT
0:00 - Intro
1:23 - Overview
10:52 - Hopkins
13:33 - Funk
15:11 - Robots
17:08 - Sweets
18:34 - Outro"

3rd Wave OS 1.9a Update, including Programs that hold the Samples

video upload by Groove Synthesis

"Bob Coover, one of the 3rd Wave creators, takes you through some of the new features in the new OS 1.9a update for the 3rd Wave 24 Voice Keyboard and Desktop. These features are also contained in the 3rd Wave 8M that is just being released. The features includes the new unified data import and export, which is a simple way to load and save sounds without needing to load samples or wavetables separately from the programs. Find the update and a bonus sample library on the support page of our website: https://groovesynthesis.com/support/"

0:00 - Loading the OS
2:55 - Current sampling and wavetables
4:49 - Unified data programs and loading a .pgdata program
7:00 - Stereo sample file ability
8:58 - Bulk loading multiple sample programs
11:52 - Examples of transient samples
15:31 - Loading 6 more sample programs
16:40 - Playing examples of two more transient programs
17:20 - Mono LFOs
18:49 - Modulating the sample start point - Drums
20:51 - Modulating the sample start point - Strings
22:34 - Return to Home Screen and Global Key

Seven | Elektron Monomachines IDM jam

video upload by MIDERA

"Seventh Monomachine track in my latest series.

#elektron #monomachine #nativeinstruments

Native Instruments RAUM used for reverb

Recorded on 7/26/2025"

HWJ - METAL HEAVY

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Hardware Jam Challenge: HEAVY METAL

BEAN JELLY, Battering Ram, AHH
Live & sample grains by Multigrain

Bean Jelly driving the patch, various metal samples granularized by Multigrain.
Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb

RIP OZZY"

Meng Qi's Live Performance at TAM Club VI, Linz, Austria: Every Performance Has No Turning Back

video upload by 合成少数派 Synthesis Minority

"This is a record of my performance at the TAM Club VI event held at Stadtwerkstatt in Linz, Austria, on May 14, 2025. Linz is a city that attaches great importance to electronic art, having hosted the Linz Electronic Arts Festival since 1979. This May performance will also be included in Linz's database. I didn’t want to leave anything subpar behind. During the performance, I used the first prototype of Skies, as well as Mannequins' Just Friends and Silhouette. The sound in the venue was unexpectedly wonderful, so that I couldn't help laughing several times during the performance... I recently received the recording of this performance and would like to share it with everyone."

SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 Drones - Drone 1 - 'Ever Changing, Never Changing'

video upload by j bowman ALL PROCEEDS TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE

"Experience the haunting beauty of the SOMA Laboratory Lyra 8 in “Drone 1 – Ever Changing, Never Changing”, a deeply immersive binaural ambient drone synth piece crafted to elevate your meditation, mindfulness, and sonic exploration. This video is part of a binaural drone synth album created using the legendary SOMA Lyra 8, a powerful and expressive analog synthesizer known for its organic textures and unpredictable character.

Whether you're a fan of ambient drone music, a Lyra 8 owner, or someone exploring binaural soundscapes for meditation, relaxation, or deep listening, this track is designed to transport you. The layered drone evolves subtly—ever changing, yet never changing—making it perfect for background focus, introspective moments, or sleep.

🎧 Use headphones to experience the full depth of the binaural audio.

🔍 Keywords: SOMA, Lyra 8, binaural, drone, ambient synth, meditation music, mindfulness, experimental album, ambient drone, viral music, deep listening, synth meditation, sound healing.

💬 Let us know how this SOMA Lyra 8 drone resonates with your journey. Full album available on bandcamp:"

NetraamNav - Wrong turn - Octatrack mk2 - Perfourmer mk2 - Digitakt 2

video upload by NetraamNav

https://netraamnav.bandcamp.com