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RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Analog String Machines from the 70s and 80s

video upload by RetroSound

"Step inside RetroSound Studio for an in-depth studio tour focused on classic analog string machines from the golden era of the 70s and 80s.

In this video, I showcase my collection of vintage string synthesizers, legendary analog ensemble keyboards that shaped the sound of disco, prog rock, synth-pop, ambient, and early electronic music. These iconic instruments are known for their lush chorus effects, warm analog tone, and unmistakable vintage character.

From rare string machines to well-loved classics, this studio tour is a deep dive into the history, sound, and vibe of analog synth technology that continues to inspire modern music production today.

Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, producer, collector, or just love retro sounds, this tour of RetroSound Studio highlights why analog string machines remain timeless.

Stringmachine list:
0:07 Logan String Melody 2
1:30 Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus Mk2
4:38 Crumar Performer B
7:53 Korg EPS-1
10:03 ARP Quadra
13:50 Rmif Opus
15:29 Elektronika EM-26

The analog string machine playlist:"

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

S4 & T1: Track in 10 - Using the Novation Peak

video upload by torso electronics

"An empty project and 10 minutes on the clock. In an uninterrupted one take we explore ideas, sculpt sounds, and let the S4 and T1 guide the moment. 'Track in 10' is about staying in the flow and creating without overthinking.

In this “Track in 10” we are using the T1 to sequence the Novation Peak, and utilizing the looping and processing capabilities on the S4 to transform the recorded audio into lush, ambient pads and melodies."

Manatee Synth Tutorial 3 - Multimode Filter, RC Filter, Drive Section

video upload by Fred's Lab

Manatee Synth Tutorials

"Welcome to the third Manatee tutorial!

In this video, we will talk about the Fred's Lab Manatee filter and drive sections! You will learn how to set multiple filters of various models and become a real musician by showing off your drive section.

Covered are all the filter models, cutoff, resonance and tracking parameters and the modulation options of the filters, the extra RC filter and all the saturation / overdrive modules.

Background music: 'Eletrosamba' by Quincas Moreira - YouTube Audio Library

00:00 The multimode filter
01:01 LP2, HP2, BP2 2 pole models
04:22 LP4 & HP4 4 pole models
08:29 Filter EG-F control / modulation
09:57 "Brassy pad" sound-design example
12:55 Filter LFO-F control / modulation
14:23 All about self-oscillation
15:16 Filter tracking function
17:38 The extra RC filter
20:08 Notch filter model
20:55 The drive section
22:38 'Acid bass' sound-design example
23:08 Drive / saturation models"

https://fredslab.net/

Mostly Peaceful Synthesizers In The Sea

video upload by John L Rice

"Nine Modcan B modules, three Synthetic Sound Labs modules, Mellotron M4000D, Roland Integra7, and Strymon and Lexicon effects.

So many fishies, left in the sea. So many fishies, and my synthesizers and me . . . 😁

#modularsynth #electronicmusic #synth"

Make Noise Universal Skiff System - Interview and Demo

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Without purpose || Cosmos | Nerdseq | Magneto | Morphagene

video upload by Modular Fungi and Omri Cohen

"This is the fourth track from my new album 'Mercy Gate', inspired by the Cosmos module from Black Noise Modular. Here it is on Bandcamp:"

And streaming: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/omr...

U-He Zebra 2: Dark Rhythmical Presets + Patterns. Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

📡 'Quantum Pulses' is a bank of 50 presets + patterns for the U-he Zebra 2 virtual synthesizer. The collection contains dark, deep, atmospheric, sci-fi, harsh and aggressive sounds that have a wide range of uses: from cinematic sound design to modular techno sequences.
🔭 The soundset is inspired by the modern techno scene, vintage sci-fi films and experimental robots. Perfect for Techno, Industrial, Dub, IDM, Experimental, Cinematic sound design, and others.

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/zebr...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

⚗️ The sequences work in arpeggio mode, which allows for more interesting playing of several notes in a pattern.
🎚️ Each patch is performance-ready, with velocity sensitivity and ModWheel assignments mapped for expressive control. ModWheel affects the ADSR's performance, making sounds both clearer and more blurred.

🎛️ Each patch includes 8 Macros. These controls are designed stylistically and affect the waveform, giving it movement and changing its shape, adding various FM textures and bitcrush, and also affecting the filter by opening and closing it.
The X/Y controls can be manipulated with a mouse or used as 1–8 macro knobs for hands-on control via a standard MIDI controller, making the soundset highly expressive and performance-friendly.

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