Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Control Synths from Your Phone: Piano Improv on Blade Runner Riff | iOS MIDI (Beta)
video upload by Cristián R. Villagra
"Live piano improvisation over synth riffs driven by my in-development iOS MIDI control app (no name yet). The app sends MIDI to my computer to play arpeggiators and tweak sound parameters in real time (filters, tone, mix, FX) using on-screen faders, knobs, XY pads, mini keyboards, and pitch bend.
Session routing (Kontakt):
• CH1: Noire Piano — played from Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3
• CH2: Two synths — driven by the app’s Bass Arpeggiator (riff inspired by Vangelis’ Blade Runner theme)
• CH3: Lead synth — performed from the app’s mini keyboard
• CH4: Minimal electronic drums — driven by a second arpeggiator
Why this app? Many keyboards I use on stage have few (or zero) surface controls—sometimes not even pitch bend—so I built a mobile controller to unlock hands-on control: shape filters, automate movements, morph textures, balance layers, and keep playing fluidly. If this helps me, I know it can help other players too.
This video is a 6-minute+ live jam to show the workflow: arpeggiators keeping motion underneath while I improvise on piano and ride parameters on Page 2 of my scene (faders/knobs/XY). The app is still in development and I plan to release it as soon as possible.
If you’re into MIDI control, live keys, or sound design, tell me what you’d like this app to do next—your feedback will shape the release.
Additional Keywords: iOS MIDI app, mobile MIDI controller, live arpeggiator, synth arps, Kontakt Noire, Native Instruments, Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk3, phone MIDI, DAW performance, synth filters, XY pad, faders and knobs, pitch bend on mobile, live improvisation, Blade Runner inspired, Vangelis, sound design workflow"
ROLAND SH-01 BOUTIQUE Sound Demo
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"All the best sounds on the ROLAND SH01 BOUTIQUE sound model, a faithful recreation of the legendary ROLAND SH-101. Full review coming !"
"Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
https://woodypianoshack.com"
Roland Jupiter-6 with Flight Case and FV-200 Expression Pedal
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"Fully tested, perfect working condition. Professionally serviced by Patchwork.nyc."
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"Fully tested, perfect working condition. Professionally serviced by Patchwork.nyc."
Kurzweil K1000 w/ Original Box
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"Sample playback and synthesizer keyboard from 1988 fully loaded with sounds from the Kurzweil K250 megasynth. 76 note keyboard. 24 voice multitimbral polyphony. Display a bit dim but readable and a few keys in the lower register need extra pushing, apart from this, everything working fine. Comes with a couple of original Kurzweil footswitch pedals and original box."
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"Sample playback and synthesizer keyboard from 1988 fully loaded with sounds from the Kurzweil K250 megasynth. 76 note keyboard. 24 voice multitimbral polyphony. Display a bit dim but readable and a few keys in the lower register need extra pushing, apart from this, everything working fine. Comes with a couple of original Kurzweil footswitch pedals and original box."
Yamaha CS70M SN 1145
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"Here is my CS70-M, owned for over 20 years. recently fully serviced by renowned tech Benoit Guivarch in Paris. included rare 'voice library' preset book, working card reader ! magnificent beast. Probably a bad idea to ship via transporter, local pickup would be best, open to discussing options."
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"Here is my CS70-M, owned for over 20 years. recently fully serviced by renowned tech Benoit Guivarch in Paris. included rare 'voice library' preset book, working card reader ! magnificent beast. Probably a bad idea to ship via transporter, local pickup would be best, open to discussing options."
Yamaha SK20 SN 3632
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"Nice condition vintage analogue 'Symphonic Ensemble' polysynth / string synth / organ with excellent control over tremolo, ensemble and vibrato. With three outputs you can send different parts to different effects. The string volume pedal is also very effective at breathing life into sounds. There is a multi-pin output for a rotary speaker - not checked. But everything else was serviced in 2024. As usual, the massive wood-veneer endcheeks are not in perfect condition, but the control surface and keys are very good. Serial number 8632, switchable voltage, currently with a UK plug. These are solid machines: packing 18GBP."
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"Nice condition vintage analogue 'Symphonic Ensemble' polysynth / string synth / organ with excellent control over tremolo, ensemble and vibrato. With three outputs you can send different parts to different effects. The string volume pedal is also very effective at breathing life into sounds. There is a multi-pin output for a rotary speaker - not checked. But everything else was serviced in 2024. As usual, the massive wood-veneer endcheeks are not in perfect condition, but the control surface and keys are very good. Serial number 8632, switchable voltage, currently with a UK plug. These are solid machines: packing 18GBP."
Akai MFC-42 SN 837279
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Akai MFC-42 SN C0145-00458
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Sanjay C went to the SYNTH EXPO...these BLEW him away!
video upload by Sanjay C
"🚀 Free Guide: Improve Your Studio Today — https://www.sanjayc.com/free
I went to Synth Expo 2025 and got hands-on with some of the most exciting new gear on the floor, including the Sequential Fourm and Soma Labs Flux. In this video, I’ll show you standout finds from brands like Roland (TR-1000), Kurzweil (K2061), Landscape Synths, Synclavier, Arturia, Daydreamer Synth, Novation (Launch Control XL), Bored Brain, Synth Rise, Groove Synthesis, Entropy & Sons, 1010 Music, Vermona, and Copper & Cedar (ProxiMIDI). From experimental designs to modern classics, this was a synth lover’s dream — and I’ve got the highlights right here.
#MusicStudio #MusicProduction #SanjayC
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Timestamps
0:00 Sequential
0:31 Roland
1:03 Torso
2:23 Kurzweil
2:45 Landscape
3:23 Synclavier
4:31 Arturia
5:52 Soma Labs
6:35 Daydreamer Synth
7:10 Novation
8:19 Bored Brain
8:43 Synth Rise
9:18 Entropy & Sons
9:48 1010Music
10:36 Vermona
11:01 Copper & Cedar"
LABELS/MORE:
1010music,
Arturia,
Bored Brain Music,
Copper & Cedar,
DayDreamer,
Entropy and Sons,
events,
Kurzweil,
Landscape,
Novation,
Roland,
Sequential,
SOMA,
Synclavier,
Synth Expo,
Synth Rise,
Torso,
Vermona
Frap Tools: Finally we ACTUALLY PLAYED a modular synth!
video upload by Frap Tools
"In today's study, @francescogennarimusic guides us through the construction of a fully-functional polyphonic modular synthesizer that can be played with a keyboard AND sequenced at the same time! Check out the video to see how he managed to get FIVE voices, one of which with the unique character of formant oscillators."
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Modular performance
04:22 Track structure overview
04:49 4-Voice polyphonic synth routing
07:33 Usta sequencing and modulation
08:04 Formant oscillator with Falistri
10:27 Bass line
11:02 Effect section: Desmodus Versio as reverb
12:15 Effect section: FX AID XL as chorus
Original track 'Studio No.7' composed by @francescogennarimusic
Instagram: / fncgennari
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/francesco.gennari
Bandcamp: https://francescogennari.bandcamp.com...
Soundcloud: / user-351738626
‘Studi’ takes its cue from the tradition of the Étude, treating each track as a focused investigation into sound, structure, and technique.
Artwork by Daniel Hicks
Instagram: / mrmrsir
Website: https://danielhicksart.com/
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