Freeez – I.O.U. (Novation Summit Recreation) #80smusic #novation #shorts

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KORG Announces New Leadership Team

Press release follows:

KORG Announces New Leadership Team:
Miyou Kato Named CEO, Hironori Fukuda Appointed COO

Melville, NY – KORG Inc. announces key leadership appointments aimed at reinforcing its management foundation and guiding the company into its next chapter of growth and innovation.

Effective immediately, Miyou Kato has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Representative Director, while Hironori Fukuda has been named Chief Operating Officer and Representative Director. Together, they will lead KORG with a focus on strategic development, operational excellence, and continued innovation in the music technology industry.

In conjunction with these appointments, Makoto Kato, has transitioned to the role of Chair of the Board. He will continue to support the executive team and provide guidance rooted in the company’s legacy and values.

These changes follow the passing of former President and CEO, Seiki Kato, in February 2025. In June 2025, Makoto Kato stepped in as President to ensure stability and continuity. After thoughtful consideration and collaboration with the new leadership team, he now assumes the Chairperson role to support the company’s long-term vision.

Miyou Kato, daughter of Seiki Kato, represents the third generation of the founding Kato family to lead KORG. She brings a fresh perspective and deep commitment to the company’s heritage. She will work alongside Hironori Fukuda, a 20-year veteran of KORG whose experience spans software engineering, product planning, and executive leadership. Together, this new leadership team blends tradition, experience, and forward-thinking strategy to shape the future of KORG.

Elektron Machinedrum: Synthetic Percussion Sample Pack | Audio demo

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/?product=elek...

THE ELEKTRON MACHINEDRUM EXPERIENCE IN SAMPLE FORM: FROM IDM TO TECHNO

A vast collection of 987 kicks, snares, percussive elements, glitches, and synth sounds crafted from the Elektron Machinedrum. Inspired by IDM and avant-garde sound experimentation, this pack blends factory selections, TR-808/909-inspired kits, and deep explorations of the TRX, FM, PI, and E12 synthesis engines. Perfect for producers of IDM, techno, and forward-thinking electronic music.

This collection is a tribute to sound experimentation and the IDM / avant-garde electronic aesthetic, fully exploring the creative potential of the Elektron Machinedrum.

It’s divided into two main sections:

1️⃣ Kits Section – Includes a diverse range of IDM-style kits, factory kits, and TR-808/909-inspired sets, offering a balance between experimental rhythm design and classics. Inside you’ll find a massive range of kicks, snares, percussive hits, glitch elements and synhts, all processed with the Machinedrum’s distinctive digital character.

2️⃣ Synth Engines Section – Focuses on the instrument’s synthesis engines (TRX, FM, PI, and E12) to generate not only percussion but also synthesizer-style tones, textures, and FX. Each engine contributes its own flavor — from punchy analog-style hits and metallic FM tones to physical-modeled resonances and lo-fi 12-bit grit.

Altogether, this 987-sound library pushes the Machinedrum beyond its traditional role, becoming a source of innovative percussion and evolving sonic textures ideal for experimental, IDM, and modern electronic production.

All samples are provided in 44.1 kHz / 16-bit mono format, fully compatible with any DAW or sampler"

Mimetic Digitwolis Firmware Update: Microtones, Randomization, MIDI improvements

video upload by Noise Engineering

"The latest firmware update for Mimetic Digitwolis is here, and it’s packed with new features!

Explore microtonal scales and quantization, new randomization options like Nudge and Distribute, CV control for sequence length and clock division, plus a MIDI upgrade with note length control, octave shifting, and internal MIDI clock output.

Update your firmware here, and use the Wizard to help guide you through the swap: https://noiseengineering.us/portal/fi...

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/..."

ARCAICO MATRIOSKA STEREO MIXER/VCA #eurorack #synthesizer #modularsynth #mixer

video upload by Arcaico Instruments

"MATRIOSKA is a modular VCA mixer
designed as a layered structure:
each level hides and reveals another.
Six independent channels, each with its own identity,
intertwine in mono or stereo configurations,
building ever-changing soundscapes.

The first four channels include CV-controllable panners,
allowing you to sculpt the space and create
dynamic movements between outputs.
Pairs 1+2 and 3+4 can act as independent
crossfaders or as internal sub-mixes,
while each channel remains free to exist independently
through its own direct output.

The final stereo output (L/R) brings all the voices together
into a single form. When used in mono,
the L output automatically sums the signal,
transforming Matrioska into a flexible node that
can be adapted to any configuration of your system.

Within each sound, another sound.

Manual and other information on our website www.arcaico.eu"

Korg ARP 2600 FS Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"Faithful recreation of the ARP 2600 analogue synthesizer. The Korg reproduction retains all of the ease of use and sound of the original semi-modular legend and adds real improvements for integration in a modern studio, not least MIDI, USB and vastly improved outputs.

Choose between the pre and post lawsuit filters, both retain the unique "ARPness' of the filter tone

This particualry synth has only had the lightest of use in a home studio and really needs to be properly cherished and played.

All original pieces included such as flight cases manuals cables etc.""

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MAXED OUT - 160 Fresh sounds for PolyMAX by Solidtrax

video upload by Solidtrax

"160 New and fresh #presets for ‪@UniversalAudio‬ #PolyMAX - These #sounds are suitable for ambient, documentary, EDM, house, IDM, techno, trance and various sorts of electronic dance music genres.

All sounds in this video are sourced directly from UADx PolyMAX - recorded dry, using only the onboard effects of the synth. No external EQ, compression or other processing has been applied. Even the drums come straight from PolyMAX.

Get the sounds here: https://www.solidtrax.nl/product/maxe...

Read my full review of PolyMAX (includes 10 free patches!): https://solidtrax.nl/universal-audio-..."

Ocean Swift Rusted Signal Bundle - Halloween Sale 89% off | €31.13

Rusted Signal Bundle | Dystopia Diary + 20 Sample Packs for Cinematic Sound Design
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https://oceanswift.net/product/rusted-signal-bundle/

Ocean Swift Synthesis Presents Dystopia Diary | Cinematic Sound Design | Tell Your Story

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

"Can you stay awake, Alan? They say that on October 31st, the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. It’s a time of whispers in the static, of messages from places unseen. It’s a time for ghosts in the machine. At Ocean Swift, they say they have captured those ghosts.

The Rusted Signal Bundle was built from the echoes of fractured futures and the whispers of forgotten transmissions. It’s a complete toolkit for crafting vast, dystopian atmospheres, haunted soundscapes, and the chilling sounds of a world coming undone. With its core of "Dystopia Diary" and 20 curated sample packs, you can weave narratives from AI echoes, corrupted radio signals, and synthetic prophecies.

Grab it here on sale for 89% off 31.13 until November 2 - Happy Halloween!"

Battle For BroSynth

video upload by HanzVolt and 3 more

via supporting member, HanzVolt

Part 1 of 2
@synthsamuraiproductions
@EchoKraft
@TheMachinesWon
@SYNTH-RENEGADE-MAFIA

Aggression Therapy | Looking for mean and vicious sounds in Eurorack

video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"The word 'aggression' is used in this video to express a certain quality of sound and music. It's not indended and should not be associated with any form of violence. In music, it can emphasize the emotion or reveal what's happening in an actor's mind. It's an element of storytelling. Use it wisely.

For some reason, people love aggressive sounds and we wouldn't be having heavy metal, noise muisic and industrial grunge without it. Some brands, not calling names, specialize in it. So I've been thinking. Does an 'aggressive' VCO exist? Modules like Three-Body, Plasma Voice, Loquelic Iteritas Percido and WaveRazor came to mind, but the level of rudeness completely depends on who's patching it. Not calling any names again. I think 'aggression' - it's a bad word, I know - is a recipe where you'd drive your gear into distortion, self oscillation and cross modulation. However, it's often about grit, dirt, filth and grunge. You don't need violence to enjoy it, it's just 'colors' and many of these colors are all over mother nature.

The ultimate showcase would be Noise Music, but I think that noise doesn't tell a story and emotions need to develop. So it needs some kind of storytelling. In this video, I'll explore some VCO's and combos that will balance the edge of noise, and then try to manage it. Even the most brutal noise becomes percussion when you sculpt it, and even the most civilized module can reap havoc and bring chaos."