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Monday, September 29, 2025

Korg Volca FM 2 - “Ambika” Soundset 32 Presets


video upload by LFOstore

"This soundset originally made for Volca FM2 cause its having 6 notes of polyphony, it still will work with original Volca FM but with only 3 notes of polyphony.

BUY: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-volca...

Also working with: Hardware DX7,DX7 2D,TX802 / Software Dexed,Arturia DX7 V

FM synthesis usually describing like digital,cold, glassy sounding.

We spent some time to dive deeper & get more analog & silky tones from 6 Operator synth family.

Thanks to DXCONVERT/TXCONVERT tool for conversion from 4OP to 6OP.

Introducing "Ambika" soundset with 32 ambient & analog-like tones!

DX7 from Yamaha is one of the most popular keyboard synths ever with all classic fm synthesis capabilities and classic sounds - it opened a sound universe in 80s!

But it can do much more & what is really missing in its internal presets are smooth and warm sounds.

We made smooth & creamy sounds for ambient & atmospheric music.

'Ambika' soundset contains 32 custom presets wide by categories & range:

Plinky+ patch 2


video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Another patch with Plinky +

'Spectral sound"recorded voice to ruina versio , to typhoon running spectral clouds
percusive elements
poly plinky +
Sub is Fm op with noise to vacium tube to centaor gate.
paralel procesing bass for "mid glitch" wich is bass to resonantFB to Ikary
ARP is FMop phase and fm modulated by carbon to LPG to warp delay
all this mixed with jumble henge to polydactil versio and bib for effect


Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly "dark and expérimental" music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

Piano Roll modules in VCV Rack


video upload by Omri Cohen

Introduction - 00:00
Piano Roll - 00:15
SEQ++ - 07:28
Entrian Timeline - 11:09

Additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

How simple can a drum sequencer get?


video upload by Moritz Klein

"This minimalist sequencer is the second-to-last module in my DIY drum machine series. If you want to build along, you can find the full build guide here: https://www.ericasynths.lv/media/DRUM...

Chapters
00:00 Intro & What is a drum beat?
02:10 Shift Register as a trigger sequencer
08:56 Metronome LED
10:32 Smart Accents (Triangle LFO)
15:44 Synced Accents (LFO sync)
19:29 Two channels & clear mode
22:22 Sequence length & half time mode
25:26 Digital to analog converter
28:19 Module assembly & demo"

GAMECHANGER Launches the MOTOR Pedal



You can find demos in previous posts here.

Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.

Press release follows:

"Gamechanger Audio Officially Releases the MOTOR Pedal

Electromechanical sound. A gas pedal for your guitar. The ultimate analog noise-machine.

Riga, Latvia – September 29, 2025

After years of development and anticipation, Gamechanger Audio is proud to announce that the MOTOR Pedal is finally available to the public. First teased as a wild experiment back in 2019 and reintroduced earlier this spring as a pre-order, the MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide—bringing a completely new category in sound and performance machines to guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers everywhere.

At its core, the MOTOR Pedal is built on two groundbreaking technical achievements:
A fully controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushless DC motors into living, breathing sound sources.
An proprietary monophonic pitch-tracking engine that follows guitars and virtually any instrument with surgical accuracy.
These breakthroughs were forged over years of experimentation. From 2019 to 2022, Gamechanger Audio developed and released the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII—the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers to use electric motors as vari-speed oscillators. More recently, the company perfected pitch tracking with its acclaimed AUTO Series pedals, released late 2024 The MOTOR Pedal builds directly on these innovations, fusing them into a compact stompbox—creating a powerful, unpredictable, and endlessly fun performance tool.

And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal. This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers.

“Back in 2019, the original MOTOR Pedal was just a spark that set this whole journey in motion - what if we could play MOTORS as Oscillators!?” says Gamechanger Audio founder Ilya Krumins. “Since then, through the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII and the AUTO Series, we’ve gone deeper and deeper into the world of electromechanical sound. At this point, we feel like we know pretty much everything there is to know about making music with motors and the MOTOR Pedal is the culmination of that knowledge, and the most fun, immediate and accessible way to experience it.”

Key Features:
● Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking
● Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression
● Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound
● Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs
● Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability
● Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology

The MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide from www.gamechangeraudio.com and with selected dealers world-wide.
The MOTOR Pedal is priced at 399 USD and 399 EUR (incl. VAT) respectively.
For more details, demos, and ordering information, visit www.gamechangeraudio.com."

LIQUIFI + IGNITA by BLINKSONIC


video uploads by BLINKSONIC°

"LIQUIFI+IGNITA: a unique synthesis station for modern sound design and liquid soundscapes.

LIQUIFI: A spectral effects processor for REAKTOR 6. Transform any sound into a malleable, fluid material. Featuring real-time spectral resynthesis and a powerful polyphonic autotune, LIQUIFI creates unique glitch, stutter, and harmonic textures. Sculpt sounds with real-time modulations and a virtual trackpad for dynamic, living audio.

IGNITA: A dedicated audio exciter and sample-based companion. A hybrid sampler synth with a "lottery of sounds" workflow. Its unique aleatory sample launching system and XY pad navigation generate constantly evolving, rich soundscapes and subliminal textures. Every result is pure serendipity.

THE COMBO: Together, they form a modern synthesis design station for GLITCH electronica, Botanica, Petalcore, Vaporwave, and Hyperpop. Unleash new sonic dimensions and bring an unconventional voice to your music.

70 tones/presets included.

Available at www.blinksonic.com. Price: 49€
Support: info@blinksonic.com"

Formant Filtering with MetaModule


video upload by 4ms Company

"Head to our MetaModule Forum to see the patch notes: https://forum.4ms.info/t/formant-filt..."

Check out The VODER (1939) - Early Speech Synthesizer

Future Sound Systems Cric

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via this Reverb listing

Cool side panels. You can find demos of the Cric in previous posts here, including one with the side panels here.

Sequential Circuits PRO-8 SN 02022

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via this Reverb listing

"An 8-voice analog synthesizer. Also known as the Split-8.
It features a 2-channel multi-timbre specification, allowing you to split or layer two different sounds to play simultaneously."

The synth with the built-in whiteboard.

Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer SN 0115

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via this Reverb listing

"Serial number 0115 (written in blue Biro pen on the wooden underside of the instrument).

This is one of the first OSCar synthesizers made and it has great provenance. On 26 April 1984, I visited the designer of the instrument, Chris Huggett, at his apartment in Headington, Oxford. He demonstrated the synth and said, “Take it home and, if you like it, send me some money”. So I did … and this is the instrument that is being sold now. I took it back to him a few months later and he fitted the MIDI board.

The instrument has recently been restored by Andrew Jury (Synth Prof). All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, ribbon cables and headers have been replaced, the battery is new, mains switch has been replaced, keyboard busbar and spring contacts cleaned and polished and much, much more. Consequently, the instrument is in full working order."

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