How much vintage analog synths cost in 1996

video upload by mylarmelodies

"In this video I'll leaf through 29 year old classified ads for 'vintage' analogue synths (they're a lot more vintage now) in Sound on Sound. A trip down memory lane to ask: Were vintage synths LOADS cheaper then? Well, yeah. But also, maybe not like you may think. Thoughts on this and much more contained herein. 👉 / mylarmelodies 🙌

CHAPTERS
00:00 The price of analog synths in '96
17:15 My 1996 studio & why I want one again"

SEQUENTIAL FOURM - Demo by Giaga Robot

video upload by Algam EKO

Meet the ginTronic transparentSea

video upload by ginTronic

Playlist:

1. ginTronic – transparentSea

"Meet the ginTronic transparentSea – a creative multi-effect device packed with stereo delays, modulation, and tempo-sync magic.

Germany pre order starting January 1st 2026!
Join our waitlist to stay updated!
https://gintronic.io

00:00 Intro
00:52 Delays
02:23 Chorus
02:44 Tremolo
03:18 Heat / Reverb / Filter
04:02 Midi & Clock Sync
05:19 Stutter
05:47 Demo 1
08:22 Demo 2

DoP: Hans Bauer (ravir)
Edit & Grading: Jonny Polka"

2. ginTronic – transparentSea (stutter with a volca beats)

3. ginTronic – transparentSea (development demo)

"I’m very proud to introduce you to our new digital multi effects unit, the transparentSea.

It’s designed for live table top musicians who like to go DAWless but also works well in a studio environment.

The basic idea is to have an all in 1 FX solution without a screen and with minimal hidden features. Dedicated knobs for every parameter and responsive Buttons with RGB LEDs.

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Erica Synths x 112db Introduce XENODRIVE stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper

video upload by Erica Synths

Check with dealers on the right for availability and price.

"Xenodrive is unique stereo distortion/overdrive/waveshaper FX unit with an algorithm developed by 112db and Erica Synths – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction.

Timeline:

00:01 - Take 1 / Move waveshaped and distorted
01:45 - Take 2 / Kaossilator synth line waveshaped and distorted
02:29 - Take 3 / ER-1 compressed, distorted and waveshaped
04:22 - Take 4 / Bass guitar waveshaped
06:31 - Take 5 / Kaossilator hardcore kicks
07:25 - Take 6 / Bassline waveshaped
09:19 - Take 7 / Wave Bard wave shaped (peset switching with footswitch)
10:22 - Take 8 / Dub guitar with boost and Echolocator (pedal is used to modulate EQ shift)
11:30 - Take 9 / MC-303 destroyed with Xenodrive
12:30 - Take 10 / Monotribe distorted and waveshaped
14:33 - Take 11 / Guitar shredding
15:15 - Take 12 / Motor Pedal drone waveshaping with Zen Delay on top"

"Xenodrive is a hands-on tool for shaping your sounds in the studio or during live shows – from nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction. Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminium case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Xenodrive will elevate your sound in any live show, studio or sonic experiment."

BalterLITE - FREE Dual sampler/sequencer

video upload by DecadeBridge

"BalterLITE is free to download from
https://www.decadebridge.com/free-plu...

BalterLITE features two samplers with dedicated 32 step sequencers for gate, pitch and volume. I am releasing this 'as is' as I have no time to develop it further. It is a little 'old skool' and kooky but is good for creating percussive sequences or stranger sounds when using longer samples."

"BalterLITE is a 2 channel sample player with an old skool approach. Each sampler features a gate, pitch and level sequencer for each of its 32 steps. It also features envelope generators for the lopass filters, a global envelope triggered by a midi note on event, a volume envelope triggered by each step that is active alongside a sample pitch decay control."

Using Stuff Wrong: Patching with Mimetic Digitwolis

video upload by Noise Engineering

0:14 Setting up steps
0:28 Sample and Hold
1:40 Clock Division and Generation
2:55 Random Pitch Generator

In this walkthrough, we’re “using stuff wrong” in the best way possible, taking Mimetic Digitwolis far beyond sequencing. Today we explore three creative patches that didn’t make the manual, but absolutely deserve a place in your rack.

You’ll learn how to turn MD2 into:
• A sample and hold, using external CV and triggers
• A clock divider or MIDI-to-analog clock converter
• A random pitch generator, inspired by classic Source of Uncertainty tricks

We’ll walk through setup, mappings, and patching step-by-step, with screen views and module closeups.

Whether you’re using MD2 as your main sequencer or as a multifunction utility, these techniques open up a new world of modulation, randomness, and timing tricks.

More MD2 resources:
• Generative sequencing
• Configuration & workflow
• MIDI integration
• Firmware updates
Check out all these Mimetic Digitwolis videos here:"

Erica Synths Hexdrums // First look - out of the box demo

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Get ready for a hands-on first look at the Erica Synths HEXDRUMS — a powerful, analog-style digital drum module designed for punchy, modern electronic production. It's really easy to get going - this is a zero-manual out of the box demo!! gulp :)

n this video I go through the Hexdrums sounds, create a basic pattern, and show a couple of performance tweaks so you can hear exactly what it can do live or in a studio environment.

Whether you're into techno, IDM, industrial, electro, or modular percussion, this demo shows the sonic character of the Hexdrums"

LMZ Сатурн 🪐 работа осциллятора, фильтра, инструментального входа

video upload by LMZ

"LMZ Saturn 🪐 oscillator, filter, and instrument input operation"

"#lmzvuk #lmz #analog #synth #saturn"

Zaturn Zero Part Stacking

video upload by gotharman

"In the forthcoming Zaturn/Zaturn Zero update, any envelope/oscillator can be trigged by any part :)"

www.gotharman.dk

EML, Electronic Music Labs Booklet, EML101 synthesizer comparison

via this eBay listing

"Mini booklet. EML 101, Electronic Music Labs. One Synthesizer Makes More Music. Compares the features of the EML 101 Synthesizer vs the Minimoog, Arp Odyssey, and Moog Sonic Six. Also includes a mini EML flier. Both in Excellent condition. No missing pages, intact, no writing, no highlights, no stains, no stamp. Time keeps on slipping into the future."