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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Introducing KOMA KASSIOPEIA, a 4-channel DC interface


video upload by KOMA Elektronik

"Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that lets you control motors, solenoids, LEDs, fans, lights and more with MIDI or CV/Gate.
Tap, shake, vibrate, and move objects to create sound in ways you’ve never imagined. Build kinetic sound installations, trigger solenoids rhythmically, or illuminate objects for an immersive performance.
#komaelektronik #synthesizer #sounddesign #kineticsculpture"



"Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that lets you control motors, solenoids, LEDs, fans, lights and more with MIDI or CV/Gate.

Tap, shake, vibrate, and move objects to create sound in ways you’ve never imagined. Build kinetic sound installations, trigger solenoids rhythmically, or illuminate objects for an immersive performance.

What if sound wasn’t just about speakers and synthesizers? What if you could make music by striking metal plates, shaking objects, or vibrating strings?

Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that turns movement into sound and light. It lets you control motors, solenoids, fans, LEDs and lamps using MIDI or CV/Gate. Each channel can either smoothly adjust power levels (great for controlling motors and movement) or send short, punchy triggers (perfect for percussive hits).

Designed for experimental musicians, sound artists, and tinkerers, Kassiopeia lets you:

Trigger solenoids to create percussive rhythms on any object.
Control motors and fans to shak, vibrate, or bow strings.
Control lamps and LEDs for an immersive performance.
Build kinetic sound sculptures that interact with the physical world.
Power-starve devices for glitchy, unpredictable results.
Simply connect it to a laptop via MIDI (Ableton-ready!) or control it with CV/Gate from your modular system.

During its development, we worked closely with Hildur Guðnadóttir and her band Osmium, incorporating ideas from the modified Halldorophone used in the Joker soundtrack. It’s an instrument of endless possibilities—where will you take it?"

KASSIOPEIA actually made its first mention on the site back on May 7, 2025.

Easel Sample Transformation


video upload by Todd Barton

"I'm always amazing how the Easel can transform & transmogrify a single sound. I begin with a single gong hit sample from the Morphagene going into Aux In on the Easel. Slowly gate that then move on the Balance Modulate it and finally bring in the Complex Oscillator for some thumps. Enjoy!

My Patreon: / synthtodd"

Rhodes and Prophet-10 Simple Recording Track | Warm arms 2026-03-19 by atnr


video upload by atnr

"A track created with Rhodes MKII, Prophet-10, OP-1 field, drums, and bass. It is built from simple performance and recording.

The Rhodes MKII is played with chorus from the CE-5. After recording, it is processed through Lofi Tape in the DAW.

On the Prophet-10, a synth lead is performed while switching patches during playback.

On the OP-1 field, sampled voice is played with the FAZOR effect. It is further processed through MOOD MKII with reverb and MicroLoop.

The bass is recorded through a BASS DRIVER DI. The drums are recorded separately and edited in the DAW, then processed as a group through Lofi Tape."

Moog Minimoog Analog Synthesizer: Famous 70s and 80s Sounds


video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the legendary Moog Minimoog analog synthesizer and the iconic sounds that shaped music in the 1970s and 1980s. 🎹 From fat synth basses and searing lead solos to funky filter sweeps and classic sci-fi effects. The Minimoog defined the sound of funk, rock, disco, progressive rock and early electronic music.

In this video, you’ll hear classic Minimoog-style sounds inspired by artists like Pink Floyd, Jean-Michel Jarre, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Rafferty, Rod Steward and Parliament-Funkadelic. These timeless analog tones are still used today in modern music, film scores, and synthwave productions.

Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, music producer, or just love vintage analog gear, this video showcases why the Minimoog remains one of the most influential synthesizers ever made."

Famous Minimoog Sounds:
0:07 Pink Floyd
0:50 John Barry
1:02 Gary Wright
1:28 Supermax
1:48 J.-M. Jarre
2:00 Gary Rafferty
2:22 Ozzy Osbourne
2:46 Parliament
2:54 Rod Steward
3:10 Sniff`n The Tears

Ensoniq ESQ-1 early metal-cased & SQX-10 SN 0115

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via this Vemia listing

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"Ensoniq ESQ-1 in very good condition apart from one repaired key, and in full working order. Very early metal case version – serial number 115. Recently serviced and new internal lithium battery fitted.

It is fully loaded with SQX-10 Sequencer expansion fitted and genuine Ensoniq data cartridge that holds 80 patches in two banks of 40 sounds.

Serial Number 0115, rare original 220V model with IEC mains socket -supply your country's mains lead."

Black Corp. Deckard's Dream MkI

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"Deckard’s Dream Mk1 synthesizer in near mint condition, housed in a custom Zebrano wood 5U rack case. The beautiful hardwood case was specially commissioned from renowned synth cabinet maker Ross Lamond, crafted from carefully selected Zebrawood. It also includes a spare 1U rack space, ideal for adding the Deckard’s expander or installing a reverb/FX unit.

The synth itself was professionally built by an audio engineer, is working perfectly, and sounds fantastic. Cosmetically it is in near mint condition.

If you’re looking for classic CS-80 style sounds with modern reliability, this is an excellent example. Includes external power adapter suitable for 100V to 230V power with the appropriate IEC power cable for your country."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-T8 SN 000467

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"Sequential Circuits - Prophet T8 (s/n 000467). 8 voice analogue poly. Not fully working. It does boot up and tune all oscillators, most functionality is working, but has a keying problem where not all voices are playing and one voice is stuck on. 240V version.

VEMIA can collect and pack: 36GBP."

ULTRAMASTER KR-106 Open Source Roland Juno-106 Soft Synth Emulation



"A virtual analog synthesizer inspired by the classic Roland Juno polysynths, with DSP calibrated from hardware measurements, firmware analysis, and factory schematics. 6-voice polyphonic.
Free and open source. AU, VST3, CLAP, LV2, and standalone."

Additional details via Reddit:

"We started building a Juno software synth in a Brooklyn loft in 2000. 25 years later, we're releasing it as open source. Meet the Ultramaster KR-106.

Back in 2000, my buddy Dave and I started Ultramaster Group with a wild idea: professional audio software for Linux. We were young, broke, working in a loft in Brooklyn, and perhaps a little bit ahead of our time.

Life happened. I went on to start a screen printing studio. Dave ended up at Google. But we never really stopped thinking about the synth.

Fast forward 25 years. Hardware is exponentially faster, DSP methodology has evolved, and we now have access to oscilloscopes, service manuals, and communities like this one. So we went back to the source code and overhauled everything.

The KR-106 is a 6-voice polyphonic Juno-106 emulation with:

Per-voice DCO, VCF (TPT cascade, IR3109 OTA-C design with 2x oversampling), VCA, and ADSR
Sub-oscillator (CD4013 flip-flop model) and noise source (2SC945 avalanche model)
PWM modes (manual / LFO / envelope)
4-position HPF (bass boost / flat / 240 Hz / 720 Hz)
Per-voice component variance modeling analog tolerances (pitch ±3¢, envelope ±8%, VCA ±0.5 dB, pulse width)
BBD chorus emulation (MN3009 modeled with Hermite interpolation)
Arpeggiator, portamento, Mono/Poly I/Poly II key modes
Two calibration modes: '1984 Mode' (firmware + schematics) and '1982 Mode' (circuit analysis + hardware measurements from my own Juno-6)
128 factory presets decoded from original SYSEX data
AU/VST3 on Mac, VST3/LV2 on Linux, VST3 on Windows, plus Standalone
It's 100% free, GPL-licensed, and we don't take donations. We just want it to be as accurate as possible, and we'd love help getting there.

Website: https://kayrock.org/kr106/"

DESIRE MACHINE - Quantizer


video upload by Desire Machine

"A jam with the modulars , quantizer and clouds without edits or overdubs ,direct to disk recording."

Some additional info via supporting member, Oktavision:

"Here's another ambient track from my alias ambient project 'Desire Machine'
It's a semi generative pattern from a maths patch fed into Doepfers quantizer playing the melody,
The atmosphere is generated by the melody being fed into clouds which in turn is triggered from Maths EOC."

Impuissant - Industrial Psychedelic Doom Techno Noise - Ableton Move & Soma Pulsar 23


video upload by Abre Ojos

"57bpm - Cracks are forming

Ableton Move &‪@somasynths‬ Pulsar 23 thru ‪@Endorphines‬ Ghost pedal

Layering a drone from the Bass channel on the Soma with the Move

Check the process video: • Turning a Soma Pulsar 23 drone in a MEGADR... [posted here]

Video:
Live visuals using The Valley of Gwangi (1969) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through: Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
‪@entropyandsons‬ Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"
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