Thursday, November 27, 2025
NEW bento 1.3 Ships w/ Wavetable Synthesis, Patch Preview and USB Mounting
video upload by 1010music
"🎉 NEW bento firmware 1.3 is finished and available now in the downloads area of our website. This gives bento users the power of the fireball #wavetablesynth engine, the ability to filter and preview sounds for our #granularsynth and #sampler instruments (and wavetable of course) PLUS the ability to mount bento as a USB storage device for easier backups and content exchange..
Get it now or learn more at:
https://1010music.com/downloads?utm_s..."
Adventures in Audio - Yamaha PSS-130 - Bending? - Or Unbendable?
video upload by Manitou Productions
Follow-up to this post.
"We pick up where we left off with the Yamaha PSS-130 and see if we can find any meaningful circuit-bends. Let's go!
Chapters:
0:00 A big no-no
0:16 Titles
0:24 Intro
1:39 I set myself some precautions
2:57 Investigating the large IC
5:08 Crossing the streams
7:10 Have we found something?
8:23 Mapping the bends
9:17 Outro
10:31 Ivy's Corner"
11/25-27/25 Metasonix S-2000 & D-2000 & R-51 + Soundforce S-707 & S-LD + DSP 808 + (…)
video upload by Cfpp0
"11/25-27/25 Metasonix S-2000 & D-2000 & R-51 + Soundforce S-707 & S-LD + DSP 808 + ALM Pamela’s New Workout + Blue Lantern Gate Sequencer + Ladik U-202 & S143 + Paia 6740 + Alesis MIDIVERB II + Peavey 1300
Overdubs. Two takes of a drum from the D-2000 through the R-51 VCA are overlaid, and they were processed by a small room reverb on the Alesis MIDIVERB II with the preamp overloaded. A four note sequence on the Ladik S-143 is driven by a sparse pattern on the Blue Lantern Gate Sequencer, and controls the pitch of the S-2000, which is delayed by the Peavey 1300 with a reversed reverb on the MIDIVERB II. The S-707 cowbell is delayed by the Peavey 1300, with reversed reverb. The 16th note hats are from the DSP 808 module, triggered by ALM Pamela’s New Workout. The other percussion is from the S-LD."
Perfect Pads 2 :: 34 patches for Waldorf Iridium & Quantum
video upload by Harry van Mierloo
"👉 Patch pack available here: https://ontwerper.gumroad.com/l/perfe...
The second edition of the Perfect Pads collection, this time with 34 brand new meticulously crafted pad patches for the wonderful Waldorf Iridium & Quantum synthesizer.
This pack makes use of the various native sound engines of the Iridium/Quantum, which are blended with high-quality recordings of some of the fantastic analog pad synths like the OB-X8 and ISE-NIN.
The result is another highly usable pack of presets with some of the widest and warmest pads available on the Iridium & Quantum, immediately usable for many different music genres or a great starting point for further tweaking."
Meet Waldorf's New Protein Wavetable Synthesizer
video uploads by WaldorfMusicChannel
Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.
Playlist:
1. Waldorf Protein Trailer
2. Waldorf Protein Sounddemo
3. Protein - Deep Dive - Tutorial with CTO Rolf Wöhrmann
User Videos:
Playlist:
1. New Wavetable Synth: WALDORF PROTEIN - Sound Demo (no talking) - Limbic Bits
2. Waldorf Protein Demo (no talking) - New Wavetable Synth from Waldorf! - Bonedo Synthesizers
3. Waldorf Protein - Sounds, walkthrough and sound design - Martin Stürtzer





Protein is an affordable and compact 8 voice polyphonic Wavetable synthesizer based on the original Microwave 1 ASIC oscillators combined with modern features of Iridium heritage like the sophisticated arpeggiator, step sequencer, chord mode, effects and more. Protein links back to the very beginnings of Waldorfs instrument makings but interprets the original ideas in a contemporary and surprising way.
With handy dimensions of 252 × 170 × 48 mm (including controls) and a weight of 0.9 kg, the Protein is a true powerhouse packed into a compact and portable new form factor that stands as the first statement of a new upcoming product line.
Specifications
Oscillators
• Two oscillators based on unique Waldorf Microwave ASIC chip.
• Internally running with 250 kHz sampling rate to match original ASIC sampling rate.
• Modeling of digital-to-analog converters for each voice (DAC).
• Unique digital noise generator based on ASIC technology.
Wavetables
• All original wavetables of Microwave 1 based on the original coding and bit-identical to original.
• Including algorithmic and speech wavetables.
• Beautiful recreation of 8-bit quantization and aliasing.
• Full waveform catalogue of original Microwave.
Filter
• Faithful modeling of CEM analogue filters.
• Adjustable de-calibration of cutoff and resonance to model detuned hardware.
• Cutoff and resonance modulations.
• Additional „Dirty“ types: Noise, crackle, click, geiger and bursts.
Modulation
• 3 Envelopes
• 2 LFOs with tempo sync and sample & hold
• 8 slot modulation matrix
• Poly-aftertouch capable
• MPE modulation sources.
Effects
• Two effect slots
• Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Drive, EQ, Compressor, Tremolo
Voices
• 8 voice polyphony
• 4 timbral layers
• Stacked, round robin and MIDI-split layer-modes.
• Mono & Legato modes
Performance features
• Advanced Arpeggiator
• Step-sequencer with up to 32 steps
• Chord & Scale modes
• MPE Compatible
• MIDI CC Learn
Patches
• Over 150 factory patches
• Capacity of 250 patch memory slots
• Category filter for patch list
• Import- and export of patches via MIDI Sysex
Connections
• Stereo Audio Out with 6.35 mm jacks with optional mono and TRS stereo connections
• Headphones mini TRS output
• DIN MIDI IN & Out, mini-TRS Type A (two adapters to DIN MIDI sockets included)
• USB Type C for power supply and USB MIDI connection
• Firmware updates via USB
Overall
• Sturdy metal front plate on a colorful plastic case
• Dimensions: 252 mm wide by 170 mm depth by 48 mm height (including controls)
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Power Supply via USB (not in the box)
What’s In the Box?
• Waldorf Protein Synthesizer
• Two MIDI adapters: mini TRS to DIN sockets
• USB C to C cable
• Printed Quick Start Guide
Analogue Systems (Part 1): About EMS
video upload by Stromkult
"This is the first part in a series of videos featuring the UK modular stalwarts Analogue Systems originally published in 2015. It was filmed during a visit of Andreas Schneider to Cornwall, where Analogue System's Bob Williams and Steve Gay reside and have built AS modules since the 1990s. After recently stumbling upon these videos again, we talked to Andreas and thought it would be nice to republish them and make them available on YouTube for the first time ever.
While Bob has since retired, Steve continues to craft modules with the same exceptional audio quality in South Cornwall. The video goes into the direct historical connection between Analogue Systems and EMS (of Synthi fame). Steve - who once worked for EMS and received exclusive license from EMS' Robin Wood to reproduce some of the VCS3 circuits - explains how this heritage has shaped the character of Analogue Systems and resulted in modules like the RS-510e Trapezoid Generator."
ELZ_1 play V2 x Kuro Kasetto — Eurorack Session
video upload by SONICWARE
"ELZ_1 play V2: https://sonicware.jp/pages/elz_1-play
Only a Dozen V2 Launch Edition Units with Special Case Coming in Early December — Secure Yours Now!
For this piece, I used the preset 'Resophonic Gt', a plucked-style sound with a short envelope that gives it a string-like, percussive character, perfect for melodies and short phrases.
I worked with the Wavetable engine, switching between several waves: '2 Echos' (my favorite), 'Clavinet', 'AnotherWT', 'Electric Piano', and 'FM+Crush'.
For effects, I alternated between 'Grain Particle' and 'Grain Uncertain' to add that beautiful granular texture, and used a 'Plate reverb' as the master effect.
To integrate the ELZ_1 play with my Eurorack setup, I used the Collide 4 module by Joranalogue and Hainbach to match the signal levels to Eurorack standards and to take advantage of its filter and amplifier.
I began by recording some 2 Echos notes into the Morphagene by Make Noise, then pitched them down and layered another take on top, letting the module work its magic to further enhance the sound.
I also added a few notes from different sequencers and oscillators, blending them into the mix, which was processed through the Typhoon module for additional movement and texture.
Next, I recorded several loops: Clavinet on channel 1, Electric Piano on channel 2, and FM+Crush on channel 3. Each loop has a different length, and I played them in offset so they evolve in an asynchronous, shifting way.
While performing, I also reversed playback back and forth, creating variation in both notes and texture so the piece never repeats in the same way.
For the live part, I used AnotherWT and 2 Echos, experimenting with effects and octaves. These layers were recorded into channel 4 of the looper in real time, following the same offset looping approach as earlier in the piece.
During recording, I used the Collide 4 to shape and amplify the ELZ_1 play’s signal, adding even more character to the sound, and the Typhoon module to blend everything together in a beautiful, immersive space.
It’s a piece that invites exploration, one could easily spend hours lost in the endless sonic possibilities of the ELZ_1 play and modular synthesis.
Kuro Kasetto (@kurokasetto)"
Tonverk OS 1.1.0 Explained Like You Are Not A Baby
video upload by EZBOT
"You are a grown up. Tonverk just got a great update (OS 1.1.0) and there is much more to it than just the Grainer machine, the device now works mostly as expected. It has several quality of life improvements that make it a much more useable machine for several applications. Let me explain to you exactly what I mean."
Additional EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"
Torso Live Q&A, November 2025
video upload by torso electronics
"We are focusing the Q&A around community-related questions and the reasoning behind design and firmware choices. We’ll also share a bit about what we’re working on at the moment. Last but not least, we will showcase small demos of our instruments and features, meanwhile :)"
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