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via this Reverb listing
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Estradin Pulsar
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via this Reverb listing
You can find a black model and a couple of demos in previous posts here.
"Rare soviet drum machine,recently fully serviced and midi installed,works great!Unit have new red sides,very rare white version!64 presets with trigger pads"
via this Reverb listing
You can find a black model and a couple of demos in previous posts here.
"Rare soviet drum machine,recently fully serviced and midi installed,works great!Unit have new red sides,very rare white version!64 presets with trigger pads"
X1L3 Shard Harsh Noise Generator - Yellow Model
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via this eBay listing
You can find demos in previous posts here.
"This is the Shard harsh noise generator — a boutique power-electronics / industrial sound device known for its aggressive textures, chaotic oscillators, and fully manual performance controls.
A favorite among harsh noise, PE, drone, and experimental sound artists, Shard units are highly sought after due to their unusual interface and raw sonic power.
The panel includes multiple oscillators, pitch controls, gates, chaos switches, atrophy charge pads, and external input options for expanding or processing noise in real time. Great for standalone improvisation, modular interaction, or adding harsh layers to audio work.
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Features:
• Multiple oscillators with individual pitch controls
• Patchable ports for expanded routing
• Dedicated chaos & atrophy switches
• Gate pads for manual noise triggering
• External input for additional audio processing
• Rugged metal enclosure
• Runs on 9V power (battery or adapter)
• Perfect for harsh noise, PE, dark ambient, and experimental sound design"
via this eBay listing
You can find demos in previous posts here.
"This is the Shard harsh noise generator — a boutique power-electronics / industrial sound device known for its aggressive textures, chaotic oscillators, and fully manual performance controls.
A favorite among harsh noise, PE, drone, and experimental sound artists, Shard units are highly sought after due to their unusual interface and raw sonic power.
The panel includes multiple oscillators, pitch controls, gates, chaos switches, atrophy charge pads, and external input options for expanding or processing noise in real time. Great for standalone improvisation, modular interaction, or adding harsh layers to audio work.
⸻
Features:
• Multiple oscillators with individual pitch controls
• Patchable ports for expanded routing
• Dedicated chaos & atrophy switches
• Gate pads for manual noise triggering
• External input for additional audio processing
• Rugged metal enclosure
• Runs on 9V power (battery or adapter)
• Perfect for harsh noise, PE, dark ambient, and experimental sound design"
Synth Portal Steampunk Modular Powered Synthesizer w/ 8 modules
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via this eBay listing
"Hand built,custom Steampunk Modular Synthesizer with power & 3a power brick.
Width: 87 hp
Zlob- dual VCO- 6 outputd & 2 inputs
Frequency Central- Little Melody Sequencer
Cubu clock generator with 3 probability outputs
Zlob-Skew-fade LFO with 3 outputs & cv input
3 ch. passive mixer
Zlob-Diode Chaos with 3 chaos outs & trig.
Hive-passive mult-1x10,2x5
Zlob-2 ch. VCA & Mixer
patch cables,mounting screws, power cables & 3a power brick
Tactile-feel controls giving tweaking a fun dimention"
via this eBay listing
"Hand built,custom Steampunk Modular Synthesizer with power & 3a power brick.
Width: 87 hp
Zlob- dual VCO- 6 outputd & 2 inputs
Frequency Central- Little Melody Sequencer
Cubu clock generator with 3 probability outputs
Zlob-Skew-fade LFO with 3 outputs & cv input
3 ch. passive mixer
Zlob-Diode Chaos with 3 chaos outs & trig.
Hive-passive mult-1x10,2x5
Zlob-2 ch. VCA & Mixer
patch cables,mounting screws, power cables & 3a power brick
Tactile-feel controls giving tweaking a fun dimention"
Make Noise Almost ReSynthesizer // Diffusion Patch
video upload by Dexba
"[no talking, patch notes on screen]
I am building a ReSynthesizer, little by little, and I wanted to share with you my journey while the case is not yet full, but already showing a lot of potential for interesting patches.
This is how I envision a patch I would go live with: some key points ready to be messed with, but without the need for planned sequences, saved patches, and so on.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did playing it 🧡"
Buchla 223e Arpeggiation Techniques
video upload by peff
"exercise in building and altering a sequence live with the 223e by using the add notes/delete notes feature of the arpeggiator.
ref: BE-25.219"
Using a foot pedal with GLOOP
video upload by Cutlasses
"Did you know you can trigger start/stop of the recording on GLOOP with a foot pedal, which is perfect if you're playing guitar and want to be able to record hands-free. Here I'm using the ADDAC Gate Pedal, but any pedal that produces a trigger voltage greater than 3V should work. Alternatively you can use a pedal conversion module. We still have some GLOOPs available in our store, https://www.cutlasses.co.uk/"
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Sid Station driven by Lightreft Monolit exploring SID textures and grit
video upload by HANJŌ
"Afternoon exploration session with 3 silver boxes, the Elektron Machinedrum handling the beat and the classic SID Station led by the Lightreft Monolit on the 2.0β firmware.
Machinedrum keeps things tight and mechanical while the SID Station focuses on texture. Bit-grit, noise edges, and shifting timbres.
Just experimenting, seeing how far the monolit can take Midi Automation over an IDM groove. #machinedrum #sidstation #idm"
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The LightReft Monolit made its first appearance on the site earlier this month in another video by HANJŌ.
The following is a playlist featuring dditional demos, followed by some pics and details further below.
Lightreft Monolit Sequencer Demos
video uploads by Sasha DZA
Playlist (in most recent order - video 7 is from one year ago):
1. Monolit Sequencer
2. Machinedrum + Monolit : Simple Setup
3. MONOLIT x DECKARD'S DREAM MK2
4. Monolit: Quick Tips for Hardware Users
In this video, we demonstrate how Monolit connects seamlessly with synths, grooveboxes, and samplers — no computer needed.5. Monolit Firmware 1.2.0: Unlocking New MIDI Control Features!
No deep menus, no distractions — just a clean interface and immediate control.
We explore different scenarios where Monolit shines: real-time MIDI control, clock generation, note and CC mapping, automation, and even gamepad integration.
Hand-built in Japan, Monolit is a minimal yet powerful tool for artists seeking intuitive, hands-on control.
Chapters:
00:00 — Intro
00:23 — Octatrack MK2 DJ setup ideas
02:42 — Scratching on Octatrack MK2
03:07 — Note-sliders / Quantisation
03:56 — Monomachine Drone
04:45 — External controller macros setup
05:08 — Double Monolit setup
05:47 — Retro game controller
06:36 — Advanced Game controller
In this video, we dive into the new features introduced in Monolit firmware v1.2.0. From advanced MIDI routing to external slider control and dynamic button functions — Monolit just got a serious upgrade. We’re showcasing a dual-Monolit setup, where one unit controls the other, which is connected to an Elektron Monomachine.6. Monolit × Octatrack — Live Performance Control Demo | LightReft
7. LightReft - MONOLIT v.1.0.0
00:00 - INTRODUCTION
04:36 - EDIT MENU
07:22 - CC MODE
13:12 - NOTES MODE
17:26 - LFO MODE
20:33 - MOTION MODE
23:07 - SETTINGS
24:53 - PRESET MANAGER
26:13 - MAX/MSP
30:26 - TOUCHDESIGNER
33:29 - EURORACK MODULAR
41:29 - MODEL:SAMPLES
45:02 - CONCLUSION
Welcome to the first tutorial on the MONOLIT device! In this 40+ minute video, you’ll get acquainted with the essential settings, programming, and MIDI control on MONOLIT, while exploring the device’s unique capabilities. This session covers the key aspects of working with MONOLIT, making it an ideal guide for musicians and producers who want to master its full potential.
Main topics covered:
Initial setup and connecting MONOLIT
Programming and MIDI control
Using functions and operational modes
Dive into the world of sound with this introduction to MONOLIT! Tutorial by Tim Shatny.


"MONOLIT by Light Reft
A smart, modular MIDI computer built for live performance and smooth integration with any setup.
Monolit is not a controller you map once to forget.
It is a playable instrument - a physical interface that lets you shape sound through motion, record gestures as automation, and turn parameters into something alive.
Designed for those who don’t just adjust sound, but perform it.
WHY MONOLIT?
A motion driven MIDI instrument for live sound shaping, expressive sequencing, and gestural automation.
8 banks with 64 controls per preset
Real-time MIDI automation and parameter morphing
Seamless DAW + hardware integration
USB, TRS-MIDI, external device support
Customizable, minimal, and fast.
MEET MONOLIT, YOUR NEW MULTIFUNCTIONAL MIDI COMPANION!
MONOLIT by Light Reft is a cutting-edge, multifunctional MIDI-computer that transforms your music production experience. Designed for musicians who seek precision and flexibility, MONOLIT offers seamless integration with all DAWs and hardware devices, customizable presets, and an intuitive interface for effortless control and creativity.
Whether you're diving into your DAW or jamming out with external hardware instruments, MONOLIT has you covered. An endless library of presets at your fingertips—each one offering 8 banks, with 8 sliders and 8 buttons per bank. That's a whole lot of control!
For each slider and button, we present a range of versatile options. You can record MIDI automation, set delay times for slider movements, send notes and LFOs, and adjust various parameters directly within the device. This flexibility ensures that you have complete control over every detail of your setup.
But it doesn't stop there. MONOLIT is as versatile as you are, allowing you to connect other devices like Gamepads, Keyboards, Monome Grid , or any MIDI device you fancy. This means you can take command of your entire setup, all through one sleek, powerful interface. Whether you're crafting the perfect beat, tweaking synths, or anything in between, MONOLIT is the tool that brings your musical ideas to life with ease and style.
Designed and assembled in Japan, MONOLIT is ready to be shipped worldwide.
PlantsSystem-Mazeppa(Franz Liszt Transcendental Etudes No. 4)
video upload by plantssystem
"This is a cover of Franz Liszt Transcendental Etudes No. 4, 'Mazeppa'.
Mazeppa is a masterpiece combining overwhelming technique and drama, left behind by Liszt, one of the most representative composers of 19th century Romanticism.
The energy and scale of this masterpiece are captured using PlantsSystem unique sound approach, making full use of the Prophet-5."
"Recording equipment"
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