SISKworks: fun with circuit-bent toys and instruments - #knobcon

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We explore the circuit-bent instruments and toys from SISKworks, including a patchable Casio SK-1, a cassette-loop-based instrument, and a circuit-bent camera.

To find out more, please visit https://www.siskworks.com
More about Knobcon: https://knobcon.com

0:00 Introduction
0:19 Circuit-bent SK-1
1:56 Cassettone (tape-loop instrument)
3:24 Circuit-bent toy camera
4:06 Conclusion

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Metal Fetishist Firmware v2.0 Walk-through

video upload by Body Synths

"v2.0 introduces a new Settings Menu, letting you customize the Metal Fetishist in some big ways. Swap out the classic distortion for alternative effects. Unlock new step-modulation destination parameters. Finally create odd-numbered sequences. Play the instrument directly via MIDI.

Read the Firmware Release Notes:
https://firmware.bodysynths.com

Download the new Manual, updated for v2.0:
https://bodysynths.com/resources/mf/m...

Access the Quick-Reference PDF + other resources:
https://bodysynths.com/pages/support

00:00 Feature Overview
03:17 How to Navigating the Menu?
05:07 Menu 1: Effects / Phaser (New Effect)
06:22 Dry/Wet Mixer
07:26 Flanger (New Effect)
08:00 Chorus (New Effect)
08:22 2nd Oscillator (New Effect)
10:25 How to Factory Reset
10:59 Menu 2: Mod Assign
11:29 Volume Decay Amount (New Modulation)
12:44 Pitch Decay Amount (New Modulation)
13:40 CutOff Decay Amount (New Modulation)
14:52 Volume (New Modulation)
16:46 Effect Parameter (New Modulation)
19:18 Menu 3: MIDI Channel
20:17 Menu 4: Options
20:37 Alternative Steps Length
21:05 Re-start Sequence on Play
22:30 Disable Auto-Start
24:31 Load Menu 4 Defaults
25:15 How to Display the Firmware Version?
26:41 Future Updates

More about Body Synths and the Metal Fetishist:
https://bodysynths.com

Huge thanks to everyone who helped test v2.0 before release — your feedback was invaluable!"

Metro - Trance Jam - Circuit Tracks Only Live Performance

video upload by Yarune Music

"Experience a dawless trance jam created entirely on the Novation Circuit Tracks. This track, titled 'Metro', is a live jam inspired by the rhythm and atmosphere of the Amsterdam and Munich underground systems. Pulsing basslines and clubby trance grooves come together in this one-take performance — no DAW, no edits, just raw electronic music.

I love creating with the Circuit Tracks, letting ideas flow without a screen. This performance is part of my ongoing exploration of dawless production and live electronic jamming.

If you enjoy synth jams, hardware grooves, and live trance performances, hit like and subscribe — I'll promise to create more jams for you! 🎶

Thanks for listening and watching.
— Yarune"

When the Mood Dictates the Melody / Mantis Messenger Prophet X

video upload by HanzVolt

The desert island Groove box to rule them all : SOLTON POLYVOX

video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
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00:00 video begins
00:27 introduction and specs
02:13 drum machine
05:25 musical interlude 1
06:51 auto accompaniment section
10:10 musical interlude 2
10:56 monophonic synthesizer
14:02 musical interlude 3
16:07 musical interlude 4
17:45 organ section
18:39 percussive effects (piano section)
19:45 brass / polyphonic synthesizer
20:29 musical interlude 5
21:14 outro

SOLTON POLYVOX K - 1983

This is the first comprehensive demonstration of the SOLTON POLYVOX ever made.
The reason this hasn't been done previously by anyone else is the insane rarity of the controller keyboard that unlocks all sections - SOLTON POLYVOX K.

We've only seen the controller keyboard in the wild twice and we managed to buy them both.
Are there any other ones out there?
Please light up the comment section if you have physically encountered another one - we'd love to hear about it.

Since this unicorn doesn't get captured very often we thought we owed the internet quality photos and an in-depth, technical video demonstration of its functions.

Before we start we'd like to say that one complete unit is up for sale - if you're interested please contact us via the email on our website - link below.

There are a lot of features here so we actually missed a few, so stay tuned for a Part II this fall or winter.

The video probably has the information you need but let's dive in to a basic rundown here just in case:

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Roland Jupiter 6 61-Key Synthesizer w/ Wood Side Panels & Bass Mod

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"A beautiful wild and unique synthesizer that is hard to come by these days!

This was recently serviced and given a general tune up and upgraded with walnut wooden side panels.

It has some cosmetic wear with some rough spots on the paint of the body and a small inward curve on the back panel but overall is in great condition for its age and functionality is flawless.

This also has had the Florian Anwander resonance mod done so that the bass doesn't fade with the resonance up making this an excellent bass synth with different resonance sequences."

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Waldorf Microwave XT w/ Custom Black Overlay

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via this Reverb listing

"Ticks all the boxes - 30 voices, reskinned with striking black theme, extra overlay, upgraded Kilo knobs (currently $10 or more *each*), power supply.

Oh yeah, and it sounds amazing as well. If you're looking for an old school Waldorf wavetable sound, this is your best choice. Still classic sounding, but with a lot of modern touches.

Fits in a rack, looks great on a coffee table, can be safely lugged to gigs. I have 2 and still debate keeping this one."

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Kastle 2 - WAVE BARD jam #1 (with PO-12 rhythm,)

video upload by alloutofsync

"simple jam. WAVE BARD is way more fun than I expected."

Why Most People Use Sequencers Wrong (Do THIS Instead)

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Are you making this BIG sequencer mistake? Most people use sequencers to control pitch—but that’s not the only approach, especially if you want your synthesizer to sound alive and musical when spontaneously creating new music. In this video, I'll reveal one of my favorite sequencer tricks: using sequencers for accent and rhythm, while controlling pitch directly from the keyboard.

This technique lets you stay spontaneous with the notes and adds real-time surprises when creating songs or performing live (as opposed to working in a more controlled DAW enviornment). I'll wals you through the patch, gives step-by-step sequencer tips, and plays musical examples so you can hear exactly how it transforms a sequence into something dynamic and expressive.

✨ What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to use a sequencer for rhythm and accents instead of pitch
• Why controlling pitch on the keyboard in real-time can make your sequencer playing more musical
• Patch examples and live demonstrations on vintage synthesizers
• A mindset shift that will change how you think about sequencers forever"

🎛️ Think Like a Synth Learn the exact method I've used for decades on hit records & films
👉 https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/pro...

The Original Prodigy Keyboard

video upload by AudioPilz

"The Original Prodigy Keyboard

Hey everybody, in this video we are going to talk about the Original The Prodigy Keyboard, the Roland W30. This 1989 sampling workstation was the backbone of Liam Howlett’s setup both live and in the studio and we will take a look at its archaic workflows, the ways it was used by the master himself, we will try to make some music and find out that making beats was not for the faint of heart in the 90s.

00:00 Introduction
00:26 Why did Liam Howlett use the Roland W-30
00:58 What is the Roland W-30
01:54 Floppy Disks , Memory
02:40 The Sampling Workflow
04:17 How it was used in 90s Electronic Music
05:00 WTF? (Limitations, Sequencer )
05:48 Early The Prodigy Setups ( TR-909 , TB-303 ,...)
07:16 No Multitrack
07:56 Recreation of an early The Prodigy Studio Setup
08:41 Live Jam
09:13 Outro
10:06 Wanna use a W-30? Watch these Videos!"