Casio FZ-1 – Installing the New OLED Display Kit

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

Addtional EMW Casio posts

"INFORMATION

The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully graphical screens, such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Graphic Envelope, may show minor pixel irregularities. This does not affect usability in any way; these functions continue to work normally and the issue is purely visual.
As I no longer have time to continue development, I do not plan to refine these small graphical details. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

FZ-1 Kit

For the FZ-1, we supply a complete kit, including:
A dedicated support with the logic board.
A second support with the new OLED display that fits perfectly into the original display mounting position.

Installation requires no soldering and no special skills. The kit uses the original FZ-1 mounting screws, and the entire installation can be completed in under 20 minutes.
Please watch the FZ-1 installation video on our YouTube channel for a full step-by-step demonstration.

FZ-10M and FZ-20M Kit

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, we supply a single integrated assembly including the support, logic board and display. This assembly fits perfectly into the original display location of the module.

Installation is very simple, requires no soldering, and typically takes around 15 minutes. The process is also demonstrated in the installation video available on our YouTube channel.

Pricing and Ordering

The price for the kit (logic board, display, supports and cables) is US$249.00 + shipping.

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Christmas lights from OP-1 + Modular and Microcosm

video upload by Music4screens

"Super dusty signal through TASCAM portastudio for extra noise and analog sauce. Sound source OP-1 in reverse tape, processed by modular Sealegs and Microcosm out of the Eurorack.
The sounds evolves by itself in a way I couldn't control, and I loved it!

‪@teenageengineering‬ ‪@HologramElectronics‬ ‪@intellijel‬
#ambientmusic #lofi #ambientcuration #eurorackmodular #experimentalmusic"

Turismo - Iterative Drone Composition

video upload by ALM TV

"Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments. In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Additional details via ALM:


Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments.

In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.

To start we connected the line out of the Turismo to the first 2 tracks of the 4 track, to capture our patch. We inserted a cassette tape and began recording a prepatched droning ambient soundscape to tape. The patch took full advantage of the system's collection of modules to generate and process the sound. Over the course of recording, we made some tweaks to the patch to subtly evolve our sounds. After a few minutes of recording we faded the sounds out and stopped the tape.

Reprocessing
Next we reset the system and rewound our tape, then repatched the output of the 4 track directly to the stereo line input of the MEGA MILTON utility module so we could reprocess our original patch back through the Turismo in a unique iterative compositional process.

We connected the amplified left and right outputs of the MEGA MILTON directly to channels 1 and 2 of the MEGA-TANG mixer and VCA, increasing their levels and hard panning them left and right. We set the tape to play at half speed, then began playback. The full system was then available to process the recording.

We connected the FX send of the MEGA-TANG to the record input of the Squid Salmple and returned the output for channel 6 back to the MEGA-TANG. Outside of conventional sample playback, the flexible Squid Salmple can be used like a live processor similar to a delay. To set this up, we started by creating a record buffer. We entered the record menu and locked recording to channel 1 by holding the Chan button and pressing the Rec button. We also set the record mode to 'overdub' for a smoother sound. Next we connected a x1 clock output from Pamela's PRO Workout to the record gate input to continuously trigger recording.

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7 patches with Black Stereo Delay

video upload by Erica Synths

"Black Stereo Delay is a hi-fi stereo delay with tape, digital, and ping-pong modes, CV/trigger control, and overdub hold—powerful enough to be both an effect and an instrument.

Now available for a special price! € 150.00 down from € 250.00 [note this is not the mk2 model - see dealers on the right for that]

Timeline:
00:01 - Patch 1 / True stereo patch where hard panned signal is fed into the Delay
01:10 - Patch 2 / Sample looping with layering with the HOLD and ADD fuctions on the Delay
03:45 - Patch 3 / Breaks and Bass through 2x Delays on which DRY/WET mix and DELAY time are sequenced with the Black Sequencer
04:51 - Patch 4 / Sample through Delay with Time and Feedback modulated with same S&H signal
05:29 - Patch 5 / Synth line processes through two Delays in Digital mode creating Reverb like effect
06:13 - Patch 6 / Sample played through Delay and stereo spread parameter adjusted with ADD + TIME
07:26 - Patch 7 / Single VCO layered with the HOLD & ADD function on the delay"

Ambient Session by SRVND with Elastic OSC & Teenage Engineering OP-1

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"Audiovisual artist / PureData expert Servando Barreiro / SRVND is playing with some of the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the OP-1. These presets are available in the current Elastic OSC 1.2 update!

Technical hint: OP-1 is sending Midi to Elastic OSC"

Another Machines is rocking Elastic OSC with a Digitakt for drums

video upload by Elastic Instruments (Oliver Greschke)

"High-energy techno producer Another Machines is showcasing the presets he created for Elastic OSC. Additional drums and MIDI sequencing of Elastic OSC are handled by the Elektron Digitakt.
These presets are part of the newly released 1.2 update.

Technical hint: Digitakt is sending Midi to Elastic OSC and receiving audio from the iPad - no extra sound card (for the iPad) needed - cool 😎."

The SpaceBass Polyphonic Guitar Shaped Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by TronixSynth

"24 touch sensors. Polyphonic. Play in any key and octave. Includes FM synthesis, PWM, Ring Modulation, built-in effects and filters.
Can operate with 9V Battery or 9V power adapter.
*For Sale On Ebay"

via this eBay listing

"SpaceBass - Professional Polyphonic Touch Synthesizer

Handcrafted Electronic Musical Instrument by TronixSynth.com

Unique capacitive touch-controlled synthesizer with professional sound quality and studio-ready features.

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KEY FEATURES:

Dual Touch Controller System:
- 24 capacitive touch pads
- Full synthesis with effects processing
- Bass PWM engine with punchy, clean output
- Guitar-style layout for intuitive playing
- Polyphonic - play multiple notes simultaneously

Four Synthesis Engines:
1. Analog Synthesis - Classic subtractive with three oscillators
2. FM Synthesis - Frequency modulation with adjustable ratio and index
3. PWM Synthesis - Dual pulse-width modulation with dynamic sweeping
4. Ring Modulation - Metallic, bell-like tones with carrier and modulator control

Professional Effects Suite:
- Reverb with room size, damping, and mix controls
- Chorus with adjustable rate and depth
- Flanger with feedback and mix parameters
- Dynamic filtering for expressive sound shaping

Musical Features:
- 7 musical scales: Major, Natural Minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor
- Key transposition (+/- 11 semitones)
- Octave shifting
- Portamento/glide with adjustable time
- Detuning for thick, chorused sounds
- LFO modulation with rate and depth control

Sound Design Controls:
- ADSR envelope (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release)
- Ladder filter with cutoff and resonance
- Multiple waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle, Pulse
- Independent sub-oscillator with level control
- Master volume control

Interface:
- 20x4 LCD display with clear parameter feedback
- Rotary encoder for parameter adjustment
- 8 preset slots with save/load functionality
- Visual feedback with progress bars and real-time values

Audio Outputs:
- Studio-quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio
- 1/4" Audio Output Jack

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SAVE SETTINGS:

- Audio Memory: Optimized for low-latency performance
- Display: I2C LCD 20x4 characters with backlight

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PERFECT FOR:

- Electronic music producers and performers
- Bass players looking for unique synthesized tones
- Experimental musicians and sound designers
- Modular synth enthusiasts
- Studio production and live performance
- Chip music and retro-electronic artists
- Synthesizer collectors

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ABOUT THE BUILDER:

Created by Tony of TronxSynth.com, inventor of the AxeSynth (2004) and numerous experimental instruments including the Space*Synth, Lunar Module, and Sonic DrumAxe. Instruments have been used by professional bands including Mutemath and Velva. Each unit is handcrafted with precision and attention to detail, combining craftsmanship with innovative musical design.

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SOUND CHARACTER:

The SpaceBass excels at punchy bass tones, atmospheric pads, evolving textures, and experimental soundscapes.

*The fretboard is split into 2 sections, called Controller A & Controller B. Controller B provides immediate, unprocessed bass attack perfect for rhythmic playing, while Controller A offers lush, effect-laden sounds ideal for melodic content. The combination creates a powerful performance instrument with incredible sonic range."

Michigan Synth Works Xena (Ambika) TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

GENERIC FEATURES:
- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW YAM v190319):
- Page 1: Main
- Page 2: ARP / Sequencer / Pattern
- 179 Program (Part + Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request and Buffer Init buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 04:40 in the video above):
- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer
- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

LIMITATIONS:
- Program Single (Part + Sequencer) only (no Xena Multi)
- Only 16/32 Pattern / Sequencers steps

EDITOR QUESTIONS?
- NB: The editor is a TouchOSC template (.tosc file), it requires a TouchOSC license (https://hexler.net/touchosc)
- If MSW or anyone has some questions, please contact me via my website:
https://synthnyc.com
- Not for sale / no licensing at this point

Roland TR-1000 Tutorial - Lone "Outlander" (Cover)

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

"I recreate Lone Outlander on the TR-1000

Die With A Smile Lady Gaga, Luther Kendrick Lamar, A Bar Song Shaboozey, Loose Control Teddy Swims, Birds of a Feather Billie Eilish"

Introducing Granulita Versio: Granular chord resynthesizer and shimmer reverb

video upload by Noise Engineering

"Meet Noise Engineering’s chord machine, Granulita Versio.

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE: Get your Granulita here: https://noiseengineering.us/products/...

This granular chord resynthesizer takes your audio, slices it into grains, and reconstructs it into chords, clusters, and shifting harmonies. Paired with a shimmering reverb that adds glowing tails and angelic overtones, Granulita can turn even a single oscillator into something lush, cinematic, or beautifully haunted.

Granulita is part of the Versio platform, so once you’ve got your hands on this module, you can swap the firmware with any other Versio effect for free. Unpower the module, plug in the USB, and visit noiseengineering.us to make the swap.

Join us on Discord! Invite link: / discord"

Press release follows:

Noise Engineering announces Granulita Versio, a granular chord resynthesizer and shimmering reverb.

Contact: kris@noiseengineering.us

Los Angeles, CA — Noise Engineering, known for their innovative platform modules, has released Granulita Versio, a granular chord resynthesizer and shimmering reverb.

Granulita Versio offers a simple solution to a complex modular problem. Chords, while beautiful, are difficult and resource-heavy to patch in a Eurorack system. Granulita solves this by generating harmonies for any input signal using a unique granular process. The Chord and Voice parameters allow the user to choose a chord and the note that follows the input signal.

The unquantized Pitch parameter adds an extra layer of harmonic options via transposition, detuning or vibrato.

For fans of granular processing, the Count and Length parameters will be familiar, Granulita can generate any number of grains from zero to 32, and grains can be 16 milliseconds to four seconds long. A modal trigger input and manual button add to the granular fun: freeze grains, sync their playback to an external clock or tap tempo, or use a trigger sequence to manually fire off grain playback.

No granular module would be complete without some atmospheric effects, so Granulita also adds the simple Verb parameter to add in some space. Below noon, small echoes put a patch in a realistic space – but turn up the parameter to add in shimmering octave overtones and feedback into infinity.

Part of the flexible Versio platform, Granulita will be available as an alternate firmware for all Versio owners, completely free, at the Noise Engineering firmware app. However, Granulita breaks the mold with a limited-edition hardware release: only 100 Granulita Versios with exclusive art will be produced, the perfect purchase for collectors or, perhaps, as a holiday gift for the granular enthusiast in your life.

Granulita Versio’s limited run starts December 11th at https://noiseengineering.us and at retailers globally.

Features
● Turn a monophonic signal into a full chord with ease
● Easily create gentle or ominous timbres from any input
● Modulate between 16 resynthesized chord shapes using the CV-controllable Chord and Voice parameters
● Use Count and Length to change the number and size of grains
● Add subtle atmosphere or shimmering, infinite reverb with the Verb parameter
● Create massive soundscapes or use external triggers to fire or freeze grains
● Play grains forwards, backwards, or in random directions

Availability and pricing:
Granulita Versio: Limited run in stock. Shipping from Noise Engineering and retailers starting December 11th, 2025; MSRP US$393

https://noiseengineering.us/products/granulita-versio/

Also check with dealers on the right.

Update: and a user video by Metamyther:

The Glorious Granulita Versio

video upload by Metamyther

Chapters:
00:00 - Jam 1
02:33 - Jam 2
05:54 - Jam 3

Launchpad Pro MK3 Sequencer.. How did I overlook this?

video upload by Starsky Carr and Novation

"Unlock the true power of the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 as we dive deep into its sequencer in action — real performance examples, pattern tricks, probability, micro-timing, and creative workflows you can use right now in your studio.

In this video I push the Launchpad Pro MK3 beyond typical clip-launching to show how its onboard sequencer can become the centre of your synth or modular setup. Perfect for electronic musicians, beatmakers and hardware enthusiasts.

Whether you're building evolving patterns, jamming live, or integrating it into a DAWless setup, this walkthrough demonstrates how fast and musical the Launchpad sequencer really is. If you're into hardware sequencing, groovebox workflows, or performance-focused MIDI tools, this one’s for you.

We cover:
• Per-track step lengths for evolving patterns
• Probability per step for generative movement
• Micro-timing & swing for pushing grooves off-grid
• Chord sequencing using Scale Mode & polyphonic steps
• Pattern chaining & Scenes for full arrangements
• Key/Scale locking to avoid wrong notes during performance
• Using the Launchpad as the centre of a DAWless setup"

0:00 Live Electronic Music... DO IT!!
3:20 Sequencer Overview
5:30 Track Settings
6:19 Custom Modes
7:32 Pattern Settings
9:40 Intro Demo Explained
13:38 Micro Steps
16:35 Demo Track #2
19:14 Set-Up Explained
22:51 MIDI Set-ups
24:08 Final Thoughts