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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Reon Cistron

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via this Reverb listing

Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver SN 00572

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via this Reverb listing

"This is a Dave Smith Mono Evolver synthesizer in very good used condition with only minor wear.Please note that this has the original encoders.Several of them can randomly be a bit jumpy and need to be turned a little slower.Cleaning the pots always helps with this.Overall,it works great and sounds fantastic.A wild and wooly piece of gear."

Moog Minimoog Voyager Limited Ed. "Lunar Impact" Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

Sqsl Mills // A Quirky ‘Dilla Time’ Midi Sequencer for Mac and iPad by sqsl / Michal Macura


video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials

"My review and walkthrough of Sqsl Mills. Mills is another quirky midi sequencer from Michal Macura / sqsl / seqsual for M1 Mac and iPad. If you like weird minimalist phasing loops in the vein of Steve Reich, or Dilla-style grooves with unique swing, you might dig this. This is a standalone app, not a plugin, but you can send the midi to control plugins, hardware synths, electric pianos etc.

Mills (M1 Mac/iPad) on the Appstore:
https://apps.apple.com/app/sqsl-mills..."

T-16 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (based on ARP 2600) - DEMO 003


video upload by Nitecaller.

"I got carried away again overdriving the filter but it's created some deep Cortini vibes. Left channel is running through an old Behringer phaser but the right channel is dry which together created an incredible stereo effect. Audio si

gnal chain: T-16, Focusrite 18i20, Ableton Live, Little Plate, Focusrite console SC, Ableton Echo, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor VST.

[The T-16 is a custom semi-modular synth largely based on the analog circuits of the original ARP 2600 and ARP Odyssey, with additional modifications and modules.]

Check out my music: linktr.ee/nitecaller"

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

This Little Box Changed Synths Forever | Tom Oberheim’s SEM Story


video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

See the full interview here.

"How did the legendary Oberheim SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module) come to life? In this video, Tom Oberheim himself tells the story of how necessity became the mother of invention.
After creating the world’s first digital sequencer, Tom needed a dedicated synthesizer voice to play back the note information generated by the sequencer. His solution was the SEM — a compact, self-contained synth voice that could be sequenced while leaving a musician’s main synthesizer free to perform alongside it. This groundbreaking idea gave players entirely new creative possibilities and laid the foundation for some of the most influential instruments in music history. Join me, along with Rob Rosen (Rosen Sound) and Marcus Ryle (Alesis, Line 6), as we hear directly from Tom about the innovation that started it all.
👉 Discover how the SEM was born and why it changed the future of synthesis."

https://oberheim.com/

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com

Sequential Pro 3 how to use AUX envelopes


video upload by Infested Alien

The Haunted Arcade of the DecadeBridge Triad (Drones, Noises, Glitches and Rhythms)


video upload by Oscillator Sink

"The DecadeBridge Triad is a unique little Synth module that generates drones, rhythms, noises and glitches - it sounds, to me at least, like a haunted arcade in the 80s - malfunctioning machines, wailing, whirring and bleeping. It's based on a trio of analog oscillators arranged in a fairly unique, raw and unpredictable arrangement. It works great as part of a drone or noise setup, makes for excellent sample fodder, and thanks to the neat "reset" input it can play along with drum machines and sequencers (especially paired with a little low-pass gate).

Check it out here:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DecadeBr...

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:31 - The Architecture
06:08 - Sound Demo (Solo)
13:17 - Paired with a sequencer to impart rhythm.
14:58 - Adding a Low Pass Gate for more percussive sounds.
19:00 - Paring with the Neutral Labs Scrooge
22:49 - Final Thoughs"

TRIAD - Drone/Noise synth 25 minutes

video upload by DecadeBridge

Timestamps:-
00:00 Dry sound
07:59 Resetting oscillators with an external gate signal
13:58 Running the output through the microcosm



Designed by DecadeBridge
TRIAD is a 3 oscillator square wave drone/noise/glitch synth.

The 3 oscillators drive and reset each other in different ways depending upon the switch/button settings. an external trigger, gate or clock can also be used to reset 2 of the 3 oscillators.

Download the manual here.

Knob style and knob/button colour may vary depending on stock.
A connector for a 9 volt battery is included with Triad. Triad can also run off a 9V !!CENTRE POSITIVE!! WALL ADAPTOR.

Designed and built by hand in Cheshire England

To keep up to date with product demos, prototypes and competitions follow me here:- instagram.com/decadebridge"

Life's Window | Prophet 10 soundscape


video upload by MIDERA

"It was my Dad's birthday today. He didn't make it to this birthday, or the last 14 birthday's either. Time just goes on and takes everything away from us. But I wanted to write something on his Birthday. I miss him. I miss my mom too. I miss them both.

Meanwhile, I'm just barely hanging on. My wife still hasn't found a job and I sometimes think she won't get one before I lose mine due to all the awesome stuff going on in the federal government. We've been worried about what will happen when we're both without jobs. I couldn't get a job if I tried (and I have). I guess no one wants someone who has a really niche background. It's just not a great place to be.

Life goes on anyway.

Prophet 10
NI Raum for reverb"

https://midera.bandcamp.com/

Roland Mood Pan | Everything You Need to Know


video upload by RolandChannel

"Discover the restorative power of music with Mood Pan, an innovative electronic percussion instrument inspired by the soulful resonance of traditional acoustic handpans. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, Mood Pan invites you to explore serene sonic textures with ease. Just place it in your lap, tap the expressive pads, and drift away into calm, creativity, and connection.

Mood Pan blends the feel of a traditional handpan with advanced electronic percussion technology. Featuring nine touch-sensitive pads and a built-in speaker, it's perfect for yoga accompaniment, meditation, or spontaneous solo improvisation with headphones. Choose from handpan, tongue drum, gamelan, singing bowl, and other sounds—plus 12 tuning styles and customizable effects."

Check with dealers on the right on availability.

See the announcment post here.
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