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Tangible Instruments Arpeggio Unboxing Review

video upload by Super Kleen

https://www.tangibleinstruments.com/

"In this video, I unbox the Tangible Instruments Arpeggio, a unique hands-on arpeggiator designed for musicians, producers, and live performers. We take a close look at what’s inside the box, the build quality, layout, and first impressions of how this device feels right out of the package.

The Arpeggio is all about tactile control and creative sequencing, and this video focuses on the physical design and initial setup before diving deeper in future videos.

📦 What’s covered in this video:
Unboxing the Tangible Instruments Arpeggio
Build quality & hardware overview
Buttons, knobs, and interface layout
Initial thoughts & expectations
🎶 Who this is for:
Hardware synth & MIDI users
Live performers & electronic musicians
Producers looking for hands-on sequencing tools"

Groovebox Battle - OP-XY vs. MC-707

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

"Track example is cover version of Lone (Matt Cutler) - Outlander."

& Faderfox UC4

The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers Coming From Moon Modular in 2026

via Moon Modular

"An eventful 2025 is coming to an end, a year with incredible results.

After approximately 1.5 years of “analyzing, researching, speculating, searching, finding, trying out...”, we have relaunched the first MOON module and laid the foundations for further modules.

The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers will be launched in 2026 after three years of development, heralding the start of our MOOG 3.0 vision.

Our new rack instrument business segment has established itself very well and has already contributed significantly to our results this year with the BODE SW 8101 BODE Barberpole Phaser and BODE 735 Frequency Shifter devices.

All of this is presented on a new website with three product lines...

PURE R.A. MOOG

All MOOG MODULAR classics, including all MOOG systems.

MOON MODULAR

The MOON Modular product portfolio.

BODE SOUND CO.

New, partly unreleased products by Harald Bode will be added to the BARBERPOLE PHASER and FREQUENCY SHIFTER in 2026, further expanding the collaboration with the ZKM and the Karlsruhe University of Music.

Many thanks to everyone who has supplied us, sold our products, and supported us!

I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a hopefully more peaceful 2026!

Your SYNTH-WERK team Gerhard, Marcus, Markus, and Thomas

'There is an extremely powerful force for which science has not yet found a formula. It is a force that encompasses all others, regulates them, and is even behind every phenomenon that is active in the universe and has not yet been identified by us. This universal force is LOVE.'

Albert Einstein"

Secrets to Steve Porcaro’s Sound: The CS-80 & More

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this episode, I hang with Steve Porcaro for an up-close, hands-on look at the secrets behind his sound, with Toto and much more! Discover the musical thinking that shaped some of the most iconic synthesizer moments in pop history.
You’ll watch Steve perform on the legendary Yamaha CS-80, and demonstrate exactly why its polyphonic aftertouch changed everything. He shows how touch, phrasing, and pressure become part of the music itself, then recreates the iconic Africa brass sound, breaking down how it was programmed and performing it right before our eyes. We also pause to honor David L. Abell and Clark Spangler, two essential figures in synthesizer history whose whose work helped bring instruments like the CS-80 into the spotlight
Along the way, Steve shares stories from working with David Paich and David Foster, and how his collaborations shaped their sound. You’ll also see a beautiful portamento and glissando demonstration tied to "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire and 'Serious Music' by Hall & Oates, revealing how Steve approached expressive movement on the keyboard.
Steve then breaks open his 'go-to' CS-80 panel settings and shows how he used them on 'Rosanna' and 'Mama' by Toto, offering a rare look at the real-world musical decisions behind those songs.
Finally, Steve and I talk about the true secret sauce behind so many signature songs from the ’80s and ’90s, from Toto and beyond—the attention to detail, musical sensitivity, and collaboration between specialists, all working selflessly in service of a great song.
This is a rare, in-the-room masterclass with one of the great musical minds of our time."

Buchla Tiptop Audio 258t + 259t FM Patch | Percussive / Wooden Textures

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"A non-spoken modular patch performance focused on FM percussive and wooden-like textures, created using the Buchla TipTop Audio 258t and 259t oscillators.

In this session, frequency modulation is used to shape short, transient-rich sounds that resemble struck wood and organic percussive elements.
The patch is fully improvised and recorded live, no post-processing.

🎛️ Modules used
• 258t Oscillator
• 259t Oscillator
• 292t Quad Lowpass Gate
• 245t Sequential Voltage Source
• 266t Source of Uncertainty
• Buchla / Tiptop modular system

🎧 What’s explored
• FM techniques for percussive sound design
• Wooden / organic timbres
• Transient shaping and dynamics
• Live modular performance"

HWJ - Another 2 Box Jam (rough draft)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Osmose and RC-505

A rough sketch, submitted as is and is the essence of a live HWJ.
Live elements played into a looper, and no going back.

Needed another take but lost track of time... had to upload for the deadline."

Perfect Circuit End of Year Sale: Up to 40% Off 🎁

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via Perfect Circuit

"Year-End Sale: Up to 40% Off You were good, you got everyone their presents (mostly everyone). Time to treat yourself to a little something with deep discounts across the site and

10% off most non-sale items with code HOLIDAY10."

Circuit Bent -Coleco Talking Teacher

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via this Reverb listing

Additional NOISEBUG Listings

Modified talking teacher. Item is circuit bent to produce strange broken tones. Runs on Batteries, Batteries not included"

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

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