Cumulus Live Mode

video upload by otem rellik

"Pre-Order Cumulus now!
https://rainydayei.com/shop/cumulus/

Cumulus is a versatile sample-based instrument that offers extensive ways to manipulate and play back samples across its four independent tracks. It also features a live mode for processing incoming audio and a large modulation matrix for deep sound design and creative exploration."

Antonus 2600 DIY - Test Drive

video upload by Tumeni Knobs

"This is my Antonus 2600 - I just completed building it from the synthCube.com full DIY kit. It is a huge project! Working on it in my free time, it took six months for me to complete. But I'm sure a full-time builder could do it in a couple of weeks. I actually love that it took me this long. :-)

Anyway, since I first powered it up I have been testing, calibrating and starting to understand how it works, and yes, it deserves it's reputation as an awesome sounding and very flexible synthesizer.

This video is just me noodling on it using the Arturia KeyStep Pro with a sound/patch I really like. This is actually just one of its three oscillators, but I have the saw and square waves patched in. The other two oscillators are in LFO mode. The oscillator is using the ADSR envelope and the filter is using the AR envelope plus an LFO to modulate it - makes some interesting accents.

Effects are courtesy of the Fractal Audio VP4, which is an incredible pedal.

I thought adding some drums would give this more of a musical context, so I force-fit some patterns from EZ Drummer.

The opening groove is definitely reminiscent of Bluetech's Laika, from the Spacehop Chronicles album. It's intentional. :-) I really like his stuff! Go buy some at Bandcamp.

This signal path for this recording goes like this: 2600 into VP4 into iRig into iPhone. I then applied a little EQ in Studio One, just to trim out the extreme highs and lows - I did not use any compression on this.

Can't wait to make some "proper" music with this amazing synth.

Cheers!"

Brussels School Diaries, Day 5 : "Icy Nucleus" | original electronic music jam

video upload by No Lake

"This is the penultimate 'live' jam recorded for the incoming album. The other songs are already written as well, but they will be revealed on the final album. I will now start the long mix and mastering process and hope to release the album at the beginning of 2026, basically one year after my latest album “Speaking of Analog” that you welcomed in an incredible way!

So, what's the philosophy of this story compared to the previous one? Well, the idea is to step outside the 'ambient' framework to bring a slightly more "electro" touch, but without betraying my vision of electro-ambient. It won’t be EDM. An alternation of long, intoxicating pieces with shorter, more rhythmic ones like this one.
But in the end, all of this is just the continuation of a story that has brought me here with you."

Lofi Ambient w/ Double Looper and Sequenced DC Motor drone sound : Silent fall 2025-09-12 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and tape loops. Lo-fi ambient where the drone sound of a motor’s vibration—picked up with a guitar pickup—forms the foundation, while piano recordings on tape intertwine through two loopers.

A DC motor is connected to the Field Kit, with its rotation speed controlled via CV from the ‪@KORG_INC‬ SQ-1 to create pitch. The motor’s vibration is picked up with a guitar pickup and used as a drone sound, processed with reverb through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII.

The Prophet-10 is processed through LOSSY for a slightly lo-fi texture, with added reverb.

The ‪@WeAreRewind1‬ tape player contains an endless cassette with a three-minute piano performance recorded on it. While playing it back, loops are created and performed simultaneously using two loopers: the AKAI U400 and MICROCOSM."

Reverse DC Motor 2

video upload by Gijs Gieskes

https://gieskes.nl/eurorack/?file=rev...

0:00 Reverse DC Motor 2 overview of CV in and out
1:08 Audio output
1:38 Controlling a Walkman with CV input (?TR-606)
2:32 Closeup and all sides view
2:39 Controlling a NO-DRUMS and and LFSR2r.

Deftaudio Luma mu: LinnDrum voice in a Eurorack module! #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Our friends at Deftaudio present the Lumaµ (Luma-mu), a single voice version of their Luma 1 LinnDrum recreation in Eurorack format. It uses the same discrete electronics and EEPROMs as the original, with various CV options that allow one to use it as a traditional drum-machine or go in different creative directions.

To find out more, please visit https://deftaudio.com
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Lumaµ (Luma-mu)
3:15 Tonal wavetables
5:24 Importing your own sounds
6:11 Conclusion

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The Unique Instruments of A Magic Pulsewave Electronics - #Knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Andy Puls of A Magic Pulsewave Electronics gives us a tour of his unique and visually captivating instruments, including the new Obliquencer, the Lunar Orbiter, the Melody Oracle, and more.

To find out more, please visit https://www.melodyoracle.com/
For more on Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:12 Obliquencer
1:05 Lunar Module
1:50 Melody Oracle
2:02 Star Song
2:22 Touch Tones
2:36 Wave Expander

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

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Casio CZ-1 Reese bass

video upload by Collector Current

"We look at the bass sound from Just Want Another Chance by ‪@KevinSaunderson‬. • Just Want Another Chance (Original Mix) [below]

Thank you ‪@BatteryCoverMissing‬ for pointers in the right direction.

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/

Just Want Another Chance (Original Mix)

video upload by Kevin Saunderson

"Provided to YouTube by Armada

Just Want Another Chance (Original Mix) · Reese · Kevin Saunderson

Just Want Another Chance

℗ 1988 BEAT Music Fund

Released on: 1988-05-01

Producer: Kevin Maurice Saunderson
Music Publisher: Copyright Control
Composer: Kevin Maurice Saunderson"

Sparking ideas with Scale Mode and Chord Map with Launchkey

video upload by Novation

"Dylan demonstrates how to generate song ideas using Launchkey, Scale Mode, and Chord Map. In this video, we show you how to play chords, lead parts, and basslines in key with a MIDI keyboard. From sparking creative ideas to enhancing your scales and chords, here are some music production tips for starting a track from scratch."

New Launchkey Range: https://bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchke...
Discover the new Launchkey White - https://bit.ly/_NEW_Launchkey-White_

Chapters:
00:00 - Sparking ideas with Scale Mode and Chord Map on Launchkey
00:24 - Finding a Scale with Launchkey
00:56 - Playing in chords with Launchkey
02:15 - Making a bassline with Launchkey
02:49 - Creating melodic leads with Launchkey
03:30 - Producing alternate chords with Launchkey
04:25 - Recap

Frequency Factory Dreamcatcher: a dreamy new granular synth - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We talk to Frequency Factory, a brand new company that debuted a prototype of their new synth Dreamcatcher at Knobcon 2025. It includes a granular synthesizer with lots of dynamism and control options, as well as a comb filter and other effects. It will also have wavetable and FM engines in the future.

To find out more, please visit https://www.frequencyfactorysynths.com/
To learn more about Knobcon, please visit https://knobcon.con

0:00 Introduction
0:10 The Dreamtacher
2:14 Extended demo including comb filter
3:16 Conclusion

Please consider supporting this channel to help us bring you more synthesizer tutorials and other content.

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
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