"Roland MPU-IPC MIDI Processing Unit, a classic vintage MIDI interface made in Japan. This is a well-known unit from Roland’s early MIDI hardware era and is sought after by collectors, vintage studio users, and retro PC / synthesizer enthusiasts.
"I just bought the Waldorf Protein. They said it is their entry level, so I unboxed it, did a test drive, created some own patches and guess what: "Bang!" a tight techno track was born.
🎧 Original "Bang!" track (the one born from frustration): [below]
It is a lovely wavetable synth: portable (fits my setup perfectly), flexible and most importantly: accessible! Sure, there are menus and a shift button for deeper tweaks, but most of the time you just coast on the sound, dialing it in directly with the tons of hands-on knobs. How cool is that?
Watch the full video: unboxing, preset demos and evolution, honest critique, Nicolai patch building which lead to the 'Bang!' track."
"Not what I expected nor intended, but somehow this 80ish jam happened… There's some good sounds going on, though slightly out of my comfort zone here. Uploaded it because it's all because I like playing around, next time will be a bit darker (or will it… ?).
I definitely need to dive into this Pulsar 46 thing on my desk."
And a massive playlist starting with the above at the time of this post. Use the player controls to skip around.
DeviceHigh Arktrues is a virtual analog synthesizer for Reaktor 6 by Native Instruments. Please note that you will need the retail version of Reaktor 6 to use it. This product is available for download only.
It can also be used with Reaktor 6 Player, but please note that you will not be able to save sounds and there is a 30-minute time limit. -- Arktrues is a synthesizer inspired by the legendary synthesizer that YMO fans have seen somewhere. While its structure is similar to that of a regular synthesizer, it also has some unique features and a variety of additional functions. Equipped with analog-like modulation, two filters, and various matrix modulations, it allows you to enjoy creating a wide variety of sounds while still maintaining the basic sound creation techniques of an analog synth. It does not place a high load on the CPU and can be used across multiple channels.
You can create a wide variety of sounds, from pulsating, grandiose pads to FM-like, extreme metallic sounds and sound effects.
"Marco Polo Drums gives you the grit, swing, and punch of golden-era hip hop. Curated and processed by Marco Polo himself, each kit carries the dust, texture, and groove he’s honed through decades of crate digging and producing for hip hop legends, including Rakim, Scarface, Masta Ace, Pharoahe Monch, Westside Gunn, and Talib Kweli.
1. Introducing Definitive Electric Keys Collection | Native Instruments
Definitive Electric Keys Collection brings together six colourful instruments, each with its own character, feel, and legacy. From bell-like sparkle to gritty funk bite, these expressive keys shaped decades of sound, and now they’re ready to be shaped by you.
2. Definitive Electric Keys Collection walkthrough | Native Instruments
Join Uli from Galaxy Instruments as he explores the Definitive Electric Keys Collection, featuring six iconic electric keyboards: Diamond, Phoenix, Jade, Moonshell, Teak, and Ember. Hear their distinctive tones, key features, and built-in effects, and discover how these expressive instruments bring authentic electric key sounds to any style of production.
3. Discover Electric Keys – Timber Duo | Native Instruments
Discover Electric Keys – Timber Duo with Uli from Galaxy Instruments. Meet Teak and Ember and explore the wide tonal range of these two classic electric pianos.
"Built on the ALICE-9 architecture and powered by MUST technology, NOX is a focused electronic synthesizer designed for EDM and Melodic Techno producers who want impact, movement, and mix-ready results without distractions.
Rather than aiming for endless flexibility, NOX delivers a streamlined workflow built around immediacy — combining high-resolution sampling, analog-modeled filters, and dynamic modulation inside a unified hybrid engine.
🎛 SLIM-first interface for instant, performance-driven shaping
🌀 Central Morph control for fast, expressive tonal movement
🎚 EXTENDED view for full synthesis architecture when needed
🎧 127 curated presets built on 61 signature SCO oscillators
🔥 Integrated studio-grade FX with OTT-style dynamics
🔁 Expansion Pack for seamless integration inside ALICE-9
Trails is a four-channel touch recorder for Eurorack that captures finger movement as musical structure. Melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and control elements can be composed simultaneously through gesture and shape, then transformed in space and time to create evolving contrapuntal and polyrhythmic relationships.
With both CV and MIDI output, Trails can sit at the centre of a modular system while also controlling hardware and software instruments. Gestures can be stored across scenes, recalled in performance, and used either as smooth continuous signals or quantised musical material.
More info at https://bela.io/trails
Sounds and music by Klon Dump https://mark-klon-dump.bandcamp.com"
"Roland MPU-IPC MIDI Processing Unit, a classic vintage MIDI interface made in Japan. This is a well-known unit from Roland’s early MIDI hardware era and is sought after by collectors, vintage studio users, and retro PC / synthesizer enthusiasts.
