Making of Pērkons LE

video upload by Erica Synths

"Short movie showing the process of crafting the limited edition Pērkons side panels.

All sounds from Pērkons by ‪@KODEK4444‬
Edit by ‪@tvmaskava‬

Order yours: http://www.ericasynths.lv"



"The final and most unique PĒRKONS HD-01 Limited Edition run of 100 units features a sophisticated industrial grey enclosure, signature lighting strike engraved panels and a special touch – each unit is signed by our self-proclaimed visionary, Ģirts. The side panels are made from a selection of woods, handpicked by our friend - an artisan craftsman named Sandis Vāgners. Cherry, walnut, ash, teak, sapele, maple and padouk are featured in various combinations, creating a unique infusion of character for each pair of panels with a premium lacquer finish to bring out the characteristic grain of each wood. The engraved pattern is achieved with the Lichtenburg burning method that ensures a truly unique pattern on each panel.
Features
4 hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analogue multimode filter with overdrive)
8 controls per voice
External trigger inputs for each voice
Individual voice outputs
Individual FX sends and returns
Master FX send and return
64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms; up to 8 modulation destinations per voice
4 track sequencer, 4 time divisions and 4 time multiplications per track
Per-step ratchets and probabilities
Shuffle & groove settings for each track
MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
Dimensions: 315mm x 454mm x 90mm (including knob height)
Weight: 3.7 kg
PĒRKONS features four sonically versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analogue multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.

Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters.

For a real thunderstorm, integration with external gear is considered - each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 6.3mm jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor.

Time to ride the skies!"

Little Drummer Boy on the Make Noise Easel (0-Coast, Strega, 0-Ctrl) - Christmas Modular Synth

video upload by Autotross

"Little Drummer Boy on Make Noise Modular Synths. Extra delay/reverb added in Logic Pro."

🎄🔔 Christmas Bells 🔔🎄(Christmas Mix) - Original Song by Amie Water && ‪@James--.‬ Gordon

video upload by Amie Waters

"One of the best collabs I have ever done. Thank you James for making my Christmas dreams come true. May the Christmas bells ring out.

Performance, Mixing, and Arranging by: Amie Waters
Sound Design, Video Editing, Performance, and Adtl. Arranging by: James Gordon.

◈ WEBSITE: / christmasbells.neocities.org
◈ BANDCAMP: https://amiewaters.bandcamp.com"

Meet the Flinstones?

Merry Synthmas! Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy performed on the Arturia Polybrute 12 & Oberheim OBX8

video upload by Sean Christopher Synthesizers

"Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Tchaikovsky performed on the Arturia Polybrute 12 and Oberheim OBX8 analog synths. A 'Like' would be a great Christmas gift to me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Dockery family."

molecular — slow internal systems

video upload by SOUNDS OF SYNTH

"Sequential PRO 3 and Soma Cosmos

This track sits in the realm of experimental and minimal ambient music, influenced by abstract electronics, and slow-moving sound design. Best experienced with headphones or in a focused listening environment.

🔬 Playlist: Substrate Studies
🌲 Related ambient series: Forest Signals (organic / environmental ambient)

If you enjoy experimental ambient, minimal electronic music, or abstract soundscapes, this piece may resonate with you.

My Music
https://richarddanielsnell.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/146Gv..."

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"