Reverb names Ben Stahl as new Chief Executive Officer

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Reverb names Ben Stahl as new Chief Executive Officer
Longtime leader in creative industries brings background in music and marketplaces

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 —Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear, today announced that Ben Stahl has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

“Over the past 12 years, I’ve admired the vibrant platform Reverb has built for musicians across the globe, and I’m honored to be part of the community,” said Stahl. “Whether we’re launching new product features to empower buyers and sellers or unlocking new modes of sonic expression for players through Reverb content, our mission remains the same: to make the world more musical.”

Stahl’s appointment follows his leadership roles at community-driven creator platforms SoundCloud and Vimeo, where he focused on user feedback to inform product improvements and drive business growth. At SoundCloud, Stahl launched artist-focused mastering and distribution tools and piloted user-centric royalties to help independent musicians earn more for their work. At Vimeo, Stahl introduced creator-focused features including Vimeo Live Streaming, seamless video editor integrations, and the fastest uploading experience on the Internet.

At Reverb, Stahl plans to put the platform’s thriving community of buyers, sellers, creators, and brands at the forefront of every decision, leaning into the marketplace's newfound independence to create exceptional products that serve musicians of all levels and unlock growth across the global MI industry.

In the last six months, Reverb’s efforts to better connect music makers with gear through features such as Wallet and sell in-store have helped sellers discover increased demand from musicians eager to try out different guitars, synths, pedals, and more. Looking ahead, a greater focus on building symbiotic partnerships with sellers will be key to Reverb’s mission, as will introducing buyers with gear they’ll love, helping Reverb play a greater role in uplifting the entire musical instrument industry.


About Reverb
Reverb is the largest online marketplace dedicated to music gear. Since launching in 2013, Reverb has helped millions of music makers find the perfect piece of gear from its trusted community of music shops, top brands, and other music makers around the world. Built by musicians and gear lovers, Reverb combines one of the largest selections of musical instruments with tools to help music makers find music gear that inspires them and a passionate musical community to connect with. Sales on Reverb help support Reverb Gives, which provides youth music programs with musical instruments.

Sublime Wavelengths: The Cosmic Bliss of FM Synthesis

You might remember Clan Analogue Accepting Contributions for Upcoming FM Synthesis Compilation Album from back in July of 2024.

Nick Wilson of Clan Analogue in Australia wrote in to let us know he is excited to report that they have finally released the album!

Additional details via the release on Bandcamp:

Q1. What is FM synthesis?
A1. The cheesy sounds of mid-80s pop music
A2. A technique enabling sound designers to tap into the underlying mathematical structures of the Universe
Q2. Can both of these be true?

Australia’s pioneering electronic music collective Clan Analogue explore these important questions with their dazzling new release - Sublime Wavelengths: The Cosmic Bliss of FM Synthesis. This compilation takes listeners on a journey through the shimmering tones, intricate modulations, and futuristic landscapes of FM synthesis. Sublime Wavelengths is a celebration of the iconic synthesis method of frequency modulation which revolutionised sound design in the 1980s and defined an era of electronic music.

The artists on Sublime Wavelengths explore FM synthesis in all its manifestations. Jacek Tuschewski and Darrow explore the transcendant qualities of frequency modulation with their expansive contributions, while KOshowKO and Boris Divjak each embrace driving rhythmic and melodic possibilities with their cosmic melding of digital precision and human expression. Meanwhile experimental harpist Kris Keogh pushes sonic transformation to the limit with a mutated strain of crushed and squished FM processing while Sussiguala creates an unrelenting rhythmic structure pulsing with dubbed-out sine wave modulation. The technology employed from the artists’ studios ranges from the classic 1980s Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, heard on contributions from Infinity Deck and BluNjin, to the newest hardware, VST synths and coding environments, such as those used by Acidalius and Marcus Newman. Sublime Wavelengths doesn’t neglect the party vibe of 80s-flavoured pop, with celebratory grooving contributions from Swinging Tasty Bag and Just the Tip-pet. The compilation culminates with the high energy sounds of Mr Rachele before dissipating into hypnotic closing tracks by Intermodd and Cylan.

The album reflects the collective spirit of experimentation that Clan Analogue has nurtured since the early ‘90s, while embracing the retro-futurist charm and crystalline complexity that FM synthesis offers. Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, an electronic music aficionado, or simply a listener ready for a sonic adventure, Sublime Wavelengths invites you to tune into a higher frequency.

Sublime Wavelengths is dedicated to the memory of Jacek Tuschewski who passed away prior to the release of the compilation.

released September 2, 2025

Executive Producer: Tieran Kimber
Design: James Wingrove
Label support: Nick Wilson
Mastering: Darren Ziesing at Millennium Mastering, except track 1 mastered by Martin Koszolko
Listening panel: Wade Clarke and Marcus Newman

Mysterious Vibes. #synth #moogmodeld #donaldbyrd #arpprosoloist

video upload by Remco Rones

Moog Minimoog Model D & ARP Pro Soloist. Wait for the slide at the end.

Drone Modular Jam

video upload by Ghost In Translation

"Just another dawless modular jam. Drone on the left bottom corner.

Drone is a 4 voices with sine and resonant noise oscillators. It is based on my modules platform Motherboard 2.0.

Module PCBs will be back in stock soon:
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Sound pack:
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Technical details:
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08.27.2024 Synton Fenix [02] - LAISSER

video upload by batchas

"This video was not published until today because of the notes which are not in tune (sample & hold not working like it should). This evening I decided I didn't care anymore, cause I like the sound of the filter very much!"

Mimetic Digitwolis Explained: Generative sequencing using Shred, Zero, Shift, and Random

video upload by Noise Engineering

0:15 Shred
2:10 Zero
2:41 Shift
3:14 Random

"In this Mimetic Digitwolis video, we walk through the menus and controls on the Mimetic Digitwolis to create generative sequences using Shred, Zero, Shift, and Random.

Learn how to build evolving patterns that change over time and never play the same way twice.

You can also follow along on our blog that covers this video extensively. Click here to read the details: https://noiseengineering.us/blogs/loq...

Order Mimetic Digitwolis or check out the complete manual here: https://noiseengineering.us/products/..."

Akai MPK mini IV Has Arrived

video uploads by Akai Professional

Playlist:

1. MPK Mini IV | Your Next Big Idea Starts with MPK Mini
2. MPK Mini IV | Overview
3. MPK Academy | Getting Started with MPK Mini IV - Quickstart Guide


KEY FEATURES

[NEW] Updated third-generation keybed for an expressive playing experience

[NEW] Push/turn rotary encoder for effortless function navigation

[NEW] Enhanced arpeggiator with Pattern, Arp Freeze, and Mutate functions to encourage experimentation

[NEW] Expanded DAW-mapped transport section for an uninterrupted workflow

[NEW] Two distinct colorway options to match your style

[NEW] Full-color screen for real-time feedback and easy navigation

[NEW] True pitch and mod wheels for tactile hands-on control

[NEW] Pre-programmed DAW mapping for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and more, with 1-to-1 mapping for convenient control of preset parameters

[NEW] The Studio Instrument Collection, a VST/AU and standalone virtual instrument with over 1,000 sounds from AIR, Akai Pro, and Moog, plus MPK Mini IV integrated controls

25 velocity-sensitive mini keys with 10-octave up/down range

8 assignable 360° rotary knobs for tactile sound-shaping

USB Bus-powered for hassle-free connectivity

Scale and Chord Modes for playing in key, adding harmonies, and building progressions with ease

8 Velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB backlit MPC pads for responsive, expressive feel
Connections:
Full-size MIDI output

Computer connection and bus power via USB-C

CLICK FOR MORE »

Grp A10 Status Update

You might remember the GRP A10 announcement back in May. The following is an update on the upcoing synth from the GRP newsletter.

"Through this newsletter, we aim to keep you updated on the progress of the Grp A10 production. This information is important for those who have already pre-ordered our new flasghip synthesiser, as well as for those who would like to learn more about the technology implemented in this machine, in order to decide whether it is appropriate for their setup.

For the latter group, we are pleased to announce that we have extended the pre-order deadline until the prototype is presented, most likely at Superbooth in Berlin in May 2026. For all the informations about the pre-order process please look at our previous newsletter.

Now, let's move on to the production progress update. The photos in this newsletter show the electromechanical part of the A10 panel. The electromechanical part and all the printed circuit boards related to the electromechanics were developed using special 3D software. We are now working on applying the printed circuit boards for the electronics. Once this process is complete, all the electromechanical parts and the parts to be applied on top will form a full set of printed circuit boards for the electronics.

This is the current state of progress. We will, of course, keep you informed with a new update as soon as we move on to the next phase. Stay tuned!"

Programming an ANALOG sound on KRONOS2

video upload by George B

"Just got my new Oberheim OB-X8 and wanted to make one of my favorite sounds on it from the OB-8 days. After doing that, I decided to try to program the Kronos as close to that sound as I could. Check it out!
This OB-X8 has some new features in the page-2 function that really make this interesting. Delays on the LFO destinations, cross modulation and much more. AND the classic Oberheim sound!"

Roland JD 800/990 – “Explorations BUNDLE” Soundset 192 presets

video upload by LFOstore

"We are continuing our JD Synth Family Series!
With Unique 'Explorations BUNDLE” soundset made by expert of JD synth series – Saga Musix – https://sagamusix.de/

Soundset compatible with JD-800, JD-990, JD-800 VST, Zenology and the JD-08!

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Words from Author:
Thank you for purchasing this sound set!
With these sounds, I aim to explore all the many different faces of the JD-800, so you will find a diverse set of sounds, some more old-school, some with a more modern touch, some pads, some leads, some sound effects – it’s all there and I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

192 amazing presets are waiting for you and ready to fill your compositions with new colors and inspire creativity.

From Ambient & Electronica to SynthWave & SynthPop with benefits of JD synthesis.

All instructions are included for easy loading.

Enjoy and may the music come with you!"