Luxembourg's Forgotten Electro-Monster: BME Rattlesnake

video upload by HAINBACH

"The BME Rattlesnake has haunted me for decades: Ever since I discovered its crispy claps on a magazine cover disc, I wanted to play with it IRL. When I got my hands on it, I was not disappointed: the Rattlesnake surprised with me with a heavy sound beyond the samples I knew. I was curious about its history, so I did a deep dive on BME. Check out my Patreon for a big sample pack: / hainbach

My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

Redshift 6 - Hypnotic Techno

video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers

"Six-part multitimbral Hypnotic Techno action on the Redshift 6.

The kick is a sample created using the Redshift 6. All other sounds and FX are recorded live in a single take directly from the Redshift 6.

The parts are controlled using macros mapped to the mod matrix on each part.

You can find more information about the Redshift 6 synthesizer on our website: https://supercriticalsynthesizers.com"

E-mu Emax ~ Samples That Defined The 80s Nostalgia

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-26 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

Whenever I turn on my old E-MU samplers and dig through the many sample disks, I feel like a teenager in the mid- 80s. Something between a sci-fi movie, a computer game, and outer space immediately comes to mind.

Today, we're taking a nostalgic trip back to the 80s with some sample disks from the E-MU library. Enjoy!

0:08 Piano, Strings & Things (RS demo)
1:15 Fairlite
1:28 Multitrack Synth
2:35 Kyoday Synth
3:09 Marimba Vibes
3:43 CP-70
4:02 Das Synth
4:52 Rock Kit
6:01 Tine Strings
6:42 MIDI Combo
7:29 Loon Garden
7:51 Synclavier
8:37 Atmospheres"



Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Small Town Boy/Bronski Beat (Circuit Tracks version)

video upload by Guinan

"Feeling a bit of 80’s nostalgia ('Stranger Things' anyone?) I thought the time had finally come to try and give this classic electro-pop anthem the Circuit Tracks treatment. Released in 1984 (40+ years!) it’s too easy to forget how ground-breaking the song (and it’s subject) was in the political climate of the Eighties.

The song itself is a simple but almost perfect pop song. It was programmed on an MC-202 Microcomposer and is reputed to have started life as an electronic disco version of the Sex Pistol’s 'Pretty Vacant'!

Yamaha DX7 is used heavily on the track (notably the presets ‘Harp1’ and ‘Bass1’), and additional Sequential Pro-One, Memorymoog and Linn drums. I managed to simplify the arrangement to program everything and the vocals into a single Novation Circuit Tracks. Everything you hear is being played and recorded live from the Tracks.

I'm pleased at how close to the spirit of the original I managed to get this time. I hope you enjoy the track and it brings back some memories for you too."

"More details for synth nerds
BPM 135
I don’t own a DX7 (sadly!) but the closest thing I have is emulation. The repeated ‘Harp1’ DX7 line (and the ‘Marimba’ break) was sequenced on the Tracks MIDI 1 and sampled as 4-bar loops from the internal MicroDEXED emulator in an M-Vave SMK-37 Pro keyboard. Each sample was then triggered (like a drum sound) at the required point in the song using the Drum 3 track.

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The Birth of Enigma (Prototype demo, SOMA Labs)

video upload by SOMA Laboratory

"We are drawing back the veil on what is now unfolding within our laboratory :)"

"ENIGMA is an innovative synthesizer fully controlled by the position and movement of metallic objects.
Through a unique interface developed by SOMA, every metal object placed on the surface is transformed into sound."

https://somasynths.com/enigma/

BEHRINGER JN-80 Incoming

This one is in via Pulcher 72

8-VOICE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER WITH 49 KEYS

The JN-80 is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic sound of 1980s synthesizers, designed to evoke the timbral magic of the legendary Roland Juno-60 at a very competitive price. With eight voices of polyphony, dual oscillators per voice and a sub-oscillator, a Juno-style analog filter, analog chorus, and a 4-octave keyboard with aftertouch, this instrument offers typical vintage warmth along with modern features such as patch memory, MIDI/USB control, and stereo output. Thanks to its intuitive layout and comprehensive control panel, the JN-80 is ideal for studio sessions and live performances, allowing you to create powerful basses, enveloping pads, incisive leads, and rich, characterful textural soundscapes. Features

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Introducing KORG Collection - Filter Ark: A new world of classic and modern filter design

video upload by Korg

"Collection - Filter Ark is now available.

By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design."

"A new world of classic and modern filter design

For decades, the KORG Collection series has recreated KORG’s most iconic instruments using CMT (Component Modeling Technology), preserving the sound and character that shaped generations of synthesis. Filter Ark builds on that foundation and takes it further, placing the filter at the centre of the creative process. By combining faithfully modelled classic filters with newly developed modern designs, and giving you powerful ways to combine and modulate them, Filter Ark becomes a deep, expressive environment for contemporary sound design.

Combine up to four legendary filters at once to unlock sound design possibilities that were previously out of reach. Stack multiple iconic filters, blend vintage character with newly designed filter types, and build complex signal paths that evolve over time. With a powerful modulation system including LFOs, an Envelope Follower, and a Step Sequencer, Filter Ark gives you the tools to create movement, depth, and expression far beyond traditional filtering.

Faithfully modeled legendary filters

At the heart of Filter Ark are the filters that helped define the sound of synthesizer history. From the raw drive of the MS-20 and the smooth sweeps of the Polysix, to the warm thickness of the miniKORG 700s and the sharp resonance of the ARP ODYSSEY, these iconic designs are faithfully recreated with exceptional accuracy.

Each filter features its original user interface, allowing you to shape classic tones intuitively while preserving the distinctive character and response of the instruments that made them legendary.


Innovative modern filter types

Filter Ark also introduces a new generation of modern filter designs. Newly developed types include physically modelled resonators and a vowel filter that simulates human vocal formants, expanding the creative possibilities far beyond classic approaches. These filters invite experimentation and open up distinctive new ways to shape sound, from subtle tonal colour to highly expressive and unconventional textures.


Flexible routing with up to four filters

Flexible routing sits at the core of Filter Ark’s design. Combine up to four filters in series, parallel, feedback, and other configurations to build signal paths that simply aren’t possible with conventional filter plug-ins. Whether you’re shaping subtle tonal detail or creating complex, evolving effects, the routing architecture encourages exploration and rewards experimentation. Ready-made routing templates are also included, providing a clear starting point while still leaving room to go deep.


A unique and powerful modulation system

Filter Ark features a flexible modulation system designed to bring movement and expression to your sound. It includes a morphable LFO, an Envelope Follower with side-chain input, a customisable Step Sequencer with adjustable steps and playback modes, and a Random Generator. Together, these modulation sources make it easy to create evolving textures, rhythmic motion, and dynamic response that go far beyond static filtering."

For more information:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/soft...

Purchase the new KORG Collection - Filter Ark at the KORG Shop:
https://korg.shop/korg-collection-fil..."

Tangible Waves Mini Drone System demo

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video upload by NOISEBUG

"This week we are restocking the full line of Tangible Waves, the small but mighty modular format equally powerful to its much larger counterparts.
Some incredibly unique modules exist within the Tangible Waves universe, such as the the Drone38- a bank of 18 oscillators designed for swarms, drones and lush soundscapes.
We designed a mini system around the DRONE38, which is now available on our Reverb shop - https://reverb.com/item/94056769-tang...

Look out for more mini-modular systems and video spotlights in the very near future. For more info on the most affordable way to experience modular, contact Noisebug.

#synth #modularsynth #tangiblewaves"

via this listing

"A small but powerful drone system of Tangible Waves modules, including:

POWER - the most simple base of an AE modular system. Contains the voltage regulation (5V) for the power supply of the modules, two stereo In/out-sockets (3.5mm minijack) for audio out and general in/out like CV, gate, a stereo headphone amplifier

DRONE38 - a sound generator with 18 oscillators in total, organized in six groups of three oscillators each. 12 of them can be switched between sawtooth and triangle waves, 6 are fixed sawtooth oscillators. The oscillators are not meant to be controlled by CVs, but only set static with a knob. By mixing them, very dense drones and clusters can be created.

DRONX - a special mixer designed especially for the DRONE38 module; it has 6 input channels with sound processing capabilities: a tone control with bass and treble control, a distortion, and finally a dual delay with different algorithms.

2VCA - contains two separate voltage controlled amplifiers; the classic module to shape the volume of a sound that is fed to IN by a control voltage, e.g. from an ENV to the CV input. DC/CV or audio operation modes, an additional knob per VCA for attenuation.​

SVFILTER - offers control of cutoff frequency, resonance and CV attenuation; two signal inputs for different signal levels control the "drive" of the module. This filter has a significant self resonance and also a very quick response to cutofffrequency changes. LP, BP, and HP output.

LFO (2x) - generates modulation voltages mostly below the audio range. PWM modulation for the Pulse out, two frequency ranges (SLOW / FAST), three separate output signals: Square (even duty cycle), TRIANGLE/Sawtooth (switchable), Pulse

NOISE - two types of noise with A output generating analog noise (a fluctuating voltage between about 1-4V) and D output generating digital noise, (a random changing 0V / 5V). The RATE knob controls the color of the noise, which goes from almost white noise to a rather harsh and digital sound.​

2S&H - "freezes" the input voltage with a trigger input. Typically used for random CV patterns if a noise signal is fed to the input and triggered e.g. by an LFO.

2ATT/CV - simple level attenuation for any kind of signal. Voltage mode switch gives manually controllable CV on the outputs, the INV outputs provide the inverted value of the input.

System is pre-built into a 1x16 Bamboo case and includes switchable 9V PSU, 2 packs of patchwire, and 1 pack of colored knobs."

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Unlocking Alien Textures: Fred’s Lab Manatee 13-Minute Sound Journey & Demo

video upload by ADVENTURES OF SYNTH SAMURAI

"Dive into the ethereal, otherworldly sonic universe of the Fred’s Lab Manatee — the powerful 4-part multitimbral spectral synthesizer that’s taking sound design to new dimensions!

In this 13-minute deep jam, I explore the Manatee’s unique spectral engine (a clever blend of additive + wavetable synthesis), formant-shifting magic, spectrum rotation, virtual analog sub-oscillators, FM tones, lush pads, crystalline textures, eerie drones, and everything in between.

From mellow ambient soundscapes to psychedelic leads and shimmering digital atmospheres — this little beast delivers crystal-clear, inspiring tones that feel like nothing else on the market.

Perfect for fans of advanced digital synths, MPE expression, spectral synthesis, and anyone looking for fresh inspiration beyond the usual virtual analog suspects"

https://fredslab.net/

Creating a Matrix12 sound from the OBX8

video upload by George B.

"A fairly simple setting to create the famous BRAZZ sound from the Matrix-12/Xpander. This OBX8 is amazing!!

0:00 Music
0:17 Intro
0:51 Creating the sound
2:49 Sound Demo
3:07 Outro
3:27 Play out..."