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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Why Electra One Feels Like the Future of MIDI Control // Mini vs MK2 Review


video upload by loopop

TIMELINE:
0:00 Intro
1:10 Overview
2:50 Build
4:00 MK2 vs Mini
4:30 Controls
5:45 Multis
6:50 Pages
7:30 Presets
8:10 Snapshots
8:50 Morph
9:50 Rand #1
10:20 Rand #2
10:45 Captures
11:05 Pin presets
11:40 I/O
12:05 MK2 exclusives
12:25 Performance
13:40 Devices
14:05 Routing
14:40 Assigns
15:05 The Editor
17:25 Convert psets
17:50 AI coding
22:25 Ableton Live
24:30 Pros & cons

Micromonsta 2 – Best Sounds (Real Songs, No Talking)


video upload by STEHRÆON

"My favorite sounds of the Audiothingies Micromonsta 2 in real song clips from my tracks.
Micromonsta 2 in real use: pads, plucks, basses + arpeggiator lines — no talk, just sound.

Not sponsored.

Recorded dawless on a Tascam Model 12. No extra FX. No edits."

2/12/26 (power test) Metasonix TM-3 & TM-6 + Ace Tone FR-1 + Alesis MIDIVERB II (65)


video upload by Cfpp0

"2/12/26 (power test) Metasonix TM-3 & TM-6 + Ace Tone FR-1 + Alesis MIDIVERB II (65)

Fox trot, tango, mambo. We are 6/8ths of the way towards our goal of creating a modular octagon. And the main corner is coming together pretty strongly now, with the EML 400 over the TR-909, the RE-201 over the EML 400, the DC-30 over the RE-201, the Metasonix TM-3 & TM-6 over the DC-30, and the Ace Tone FR-1 Rhythm Ace over all of that. This was a quick test of some new power conditioners and placements. The FR-1 audio is multiplied and sent to the TM-3 and TM-6 CV inputs. The TM-3 audio output runs through the TM-6. The stereo chorus is from the Alesis MIDIVERB II."

Sequential FOURM VS TAKE 5 (no talking)


video upload by Infested Alien

Also see: Fourm VS Take 5 character compare simple

https://sequential.com/modern-analog/fourm/

https://sequential.com/hybrid-analog/take-5-compact-polysynth/

Progressive House | Beautiful sounding GS Music e7 Classical style Arpeggios | TeknoBaby | Opium


video upload by TeknoBaby

"The e7 has amazing sounding LFOs, getting fed arpeggios from Ableton."

Error Instruments - Dark Cinematic System 15


video upload by NOISEBUG

"Quick patch with the Dark Cinematic System 15. A totally unique collection of some of Error’s craziest sound design tools, featuring the newly released Kharper. So much to explore in a system like this. #modularsynth #synth #errorinstruments"

https://www.noisebug.net/

System K Cinematic from Error Instruments

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

Vintage FX by Matthias Fuchs



Matthias Fuchs has released the extended 2nd edition of his book titled Vintage FX featuring a selection of 75 classic studio effects devices. You can find it along with audio demos at https://vintagefx-thebook.com.

Excerpt for the archives:

"Close encounters with 75 classic studio effects devices from the days of yore

A selection of 75 studio effects devices from legendary manufacturers such as Eventide, Lexicon, Roland, AMS, EMT, Publison, Dynacord, AKG, MXR, Ursa Major and many more on 328 full-colour pages with 400 illustrations.

The Book:

In a truly unique fashion, this coffee-table book showcases 75 vintage studio effects devices from more than five decades of music production: Beautifully packaged, it presents legendary studio standards, technical milestones, and exquisitely rare odd birds. Terrific photographs and comprehensive documentation deliver a plethora of facts you need to know about history, technology, and sonic potential of the devices presented.

a selection of 75 studio effects devices from legendary manufacturers such as Eventide, Lexicon, Roland, AMS, EMT, Publison, Dynacord, AKG, MXR, Ursa Major and many more..."

See https://vintagefx-thebook.com for additional details.

Waldorf Teases New Drum Synth


video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel

New Rack Attack?

Super J8 - A Jupiter 8 for the iPad

SUPER J8 - iPhone, iPad - Tutorial & Walkthru!

video upload by MATTHEW FECHER

"Inspired by the mighty JUPITER-8*, the BEST AUDIOKIT APP:
https://audiokitpro.com/superj8

0:00 Intro, New Features!
1:32 2x Oversampling
1:56 True Per-Voice Unison, 64 Voices!
3:40 Single Note Polyphony
4:07 Analog Saturation
4:49 Oscillator Sync
5:48 PWM
7:16 Mixer Panel
7:31 Cross Mod (X-Mod)
9:31 Per-Voice Panning
10:19 Main Panel
13:38 Bonus LFOs
14:14 Envelope Panel (ADSR)
16:00 FX Panel
16:23 Easter Egg?!
17:16 WiP Presets Demo
19:23 Exclusive Presets (500+ Included!)

LEGAL NOTICES
SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. 'Jupiter-8' and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only."

Additional user videos:



Playlist:

1. Super J8 - Jupiter 8 for iPad - Tutorial - redskylullaby
2. AudioKit Super J8 (Jupiter 8 for iPad & iPhone) Walkthrough & Review - Gavinski’s Tutorials
3. SUPER J8 by AudioKit Pro | Jupiter-8 Inspired Synth Presets Demo & Walkthrough - Moby Pixel
4. Exploring AudioKit Super J8 - Field Tone Audio

Ocean Swift Releases Oscillarys - Flagship NKS Synthesizer


video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Press release follows:


Ocean Swift releases Oscillarys - a flagship atmospheric synthesis engine for Kontakt Player

Ocean Swift announces the release of Oscillarys, a new flagship NKS instrument developed in collaboration with Native Instruments. Crafted for cinematic scoring and deep ambience, Oscillarys is a three-layered synthesis engine designed to bridge the gap between raw texture and ethereal musicality

The developer quotes:

"Oscillarys blurs the border between the organic and the spectral with an atmospheric synthesis engine built for motion. By layering deeply detailed textures with sweeping filters and shifting modulations, this instrument conjures tones that breathe, dissolve, and reform - shifting seamlessly from crystalline harmonics to distant electric choirs. It offers a sonic body that is darker, smoother, and undeniably alive with motion, bridging the gap between raw texture and ethereal musicality."

Oscillarys is available exclusively via the Native Instruments online shop starting February 12, 2026, for an introductory price of €47.40 (Regular MSRP €79.99), reflecting a 40% discount.

Purchase at Native Instruments

Learn more at Ocean Swift


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