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Thursday, October 23, 2025

AIR Iona - A Faithful Recreation of your Favorite ‘80s Monosynth


video upload by AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional

AIR Iona - Walkthrough
video upload by AIR Music Tech and Akai Professional




AIR Iona for MPC - Authentic Analog Tones Made for Modern Production Workflows

video upload by Akai Professional

"Meticulously modeled on one of the most coveted hardware synths of the ‘80s and ‘90s techno and acid house scenes, Iona delivers timeless basses, leads, and sequences in a powerful new form. https://inmusic.to/34ueevrm

With a 128-step pattern sequencer and graphical editor with flexible performance controls—all integrated for standalone MPC, MPC Desktop, and DAW users—it fits effortlessly into any workflow.

From the moment you select an initial preset and start experimenting with Iona’s intuitive interface, nearly any sound you can imagine is at your fingertips.

Learn more about Iona at https://inmusic.to/34ueevrm."



From groundbreaking tech innovations in the early days of electronic music to futuristic sounds that define emerging genres, analog synthesizers have done it all. That’s why so many artists and producers still crave the sound of vintage monosynths like the Model D, MS-20, and SH-101 today.

Enter Iona. Meticulously modeled on one of the most hardware coveted synths of the ‘80s and ‘90s techno and acid house scenes, Iona delivers timeless basses, leads, and sequences in a powerful new form. With a 128-step pattern sequencer and graphical editor with flexible performance controls—all integrated for standalone MPC, MPC Desktop, and DAW users—it fits effortlessly into any workflow.

From the moment you select an initial preset and start experimenting with Iona’s intuitive interface, nearly any sound you can imagine is at your fingertips.

KEY FEATURES
Back to Basics: Sleek Design, Simple Controls

Music production tools are meant to inspire—not add complexity to your creative process. Iona was carefully designed with your MPC or DAW workflow in mind. It has an intuitive front panel display with familiar controls and simple navigation so that you can focus on creating.

Dynamic Pulse-Width Modulation

Add complexity and character to your sound with robust pulse-width modulation via LFO, envelope, or manual slider. For deeper modulation exploration, Iona’s BPM-syncable LFO has nine selectable waveshapes. Classic Filter Sound and Behavior

Iona features a vintage-inspired filter with envelope, LFO, and keyboard tracking; ADSR filter envelope assignable to VCA; portamento, and customizable modulation control.

Customizable Look to Match Your Vibe

Personalize the visual identity of your Iona while you dial in your signature sound. Choose from five different color skins—grey, red, blue, white, and yellow—each saved per preset.

The Sound of Prince with the Oberheim 🎹


video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

One of my favorite tracks from the 80s.
When Doves Cry by Prince from the album Purple Rain (1984)

I used the 1010music bento with LM-1 samples and tuned the sound.
The bento works great as sample based drummachine for me.


And I used the Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer for all synth sounds.
I played the guitar sample with the E-MU Emulator II."

synth tees: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

NightRadio - Where (2008) demo


video upload by Alexander Zolotov

"This demo was created in 2007-2008 using an early version of Pixilang 1.x. The music was written specifically for this work. But something went wrong, and the demo ended up gathering dust in the archives until 2025, when I decided to restore it, make minimal edits, and finally release it in video format. The source files will be made public later. By the way, the 'Where' soundtrack, unlike the demo, was not abandoned and was released as part of the 'Back to the Sources' album in 2009. The music, of course, was composed in SunVox."

Tracker Firmware Update / Focus Loop


video upload by Polyend

"The latest Tracker update includes a Focus Loop mode and a new UI theme, and many fixes. Find the firmware below:

Mini 2.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker+ 1.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker...
Tracker 1.9.2: https://polyend.com/downloads/tracker..."

Korg Drumlogue Presets for Techno and Ambient - Helium Soundpack


video upload by Limbic Bits

▶ Korg Drumlogue Presets - Helium Soundpack: https://limbicbits.myshopify.com/prod...

0:00 Force
0:27 Ghost
1:06 Tribal Psy
1:45 Detroit
2:30 Dub 1
2:56 Dub 2
3:38 Dub 3
3:54 Dub 4
4:17 Neon
4:38 Electro
4:56 Nightshift
5:23 PolyMet
5:49 IDM
6:26 Saturator
6:39 Autumn
7:14 Force Performance

07.24.2025 Mos lab 2500 - Two oscillators FMed by the third


video upload by batchas

"I didn't publish this video earlier but right now listening on the Focal monitors, I love the bass sound produced by the 2500. So I set the video to public.
Two oscillators FMed by the third."

07.25.2025 Mos-lab 2500 - Noon jam [02]

video upload by batchas

"Pushing the filter resonance..."

Atlantix Patch: Techno Loop Generator


video upload by Intellijel

"Meet our techno generator patch 🎛️

Multiple modulation sources, sequenced separately to create lots of timbral changes in quick succession - perfect for generating techno loops. Follow along in this patch build video with Matt, and perhaps find some ideas / inspiration for your own patching!"

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19

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via JULIEN*S

"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION

Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19

An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."

Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).

Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.

Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.


Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder

Starting Bid $5,000

Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD

A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.

Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches

Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment

Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider

The Vintage Synthesizer Museum Doc - A "Living Museum" where otherworldly sounds come to life!


video upload by Helium Vision

"In this episode of Helium Vision, we invite you into a world that hums with the strange and the beautiful—the Vintage Synthesizer Museum (VSM). Founded in 2013 by the avid synthesizer historian Lance Hill, this “living museum” exists in a space where the past and present come together to offer an immersive experience into the magical world of sound. It’s not just a museum—it’s a place where visitors and artists can disappear into their work, perform in a unique atmosphere, or learn the art of synthesis.

Initially opening its doors in Oakland the VSM is now nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this space has since witnessed the presence of many modern visionaries—Damon Albarn, Egyptian Lover and Neurosis, to name a few—each leaving behind their own distinctive imprints.

Come with us, as we step into the otherworldly corners of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum and uncover the tales of the instruments that dwell within.

patreon.com/heliumvision
instagram.com/heliumvision
heliumvision.com

///Credits///

Featuring:
Lance Hill @vintagesynthmuseum
Kareem Karam @k.joseph.karam

Directed & Edited by Vice Cooler @vicecooler
Producer: Sapi Chhabra @sapisonic
Director of Photography: Dalton Blanco @daltoncamera
Camera Op: Adam Franklin @adamscottfranklin
Camera Op: Vice Cooler @vicecooler
Audio Engineer: Scott Cornish @actuallyadog
Story by Vice Cooler & Sapi Chhabra
Music by: Lance Hill, Kareem Karam
Original Score by Vice Cooler

Find out more on the VSM here:
https://vintagesynthesizermuseum.com/"

Vintage 1969 Moog IIIc Vintage Modular Synth

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


via this Reverb listing

"Stunning 1969 Moog IIIc modular synth: two cabinets, two keyboards for sale in original condition on behalf of the owner.

In very good original/ex-factory condition with no modifications. The owner says "I'm the 2nd owner since it left NYC in the early 70's - all modules signed and dated - might need a service on the Filter Coupler but she is very tidy for 50 years old."

While it is in good working order for a 50+ year old synth, we would advise that a sympathetic service be carried out for future reliability."

A few of the visibal SNs:

Model 904C SN 533-11-69
Model 901 B SN 634-070
Model 901 B 596-12-69

Listed at $135,646.61 + $2,796.84 Shipping

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