MATRIXSYNTH

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Not Just an Update… JE-8086 Keeps Getting Better

video upload by Autodafe

"JE 8086 by The Usual Suspects just received a new update… and this is not your typical 'couple of presets and done' kind of release.

In this video I take a closer look at version 2.2.2, focusing not only on the obvious new features, but also on the many improvements happening behind the scenes — the kind of work that really makes a difference when you actually use a plugin every day.

From the new centralized Settings panel to the redesigned MIDI Learn system, this update brings meaningful workflow improvements, including:
🔹 A new centralized Settings panel (MIDI, DSP, Audio, GUI)
🔹 A completely reworked MIDI Learn system with auto-detection (absolute/relative)
🔹 A visual MIDI Learn overlay mode for faster mapping
🔹 New high-quality and lo-fi resampler modes
🔹 DSP optimizations for better performance and efficiency
🔹 Improved parameter linking with safer behavior
🔹 Enhanced patch management and MIDI integration
🔹 A wide range of bug fixes improving stability and usability

If you had issues with previous versions, this might be a good time to give it another try.

Also worth keeping an eye on the bigger picture: many of these improvements are happening at the framework level, which means we’ll likely see them extended to other instruments from the same project in the future.

What I like about The Usual Suspects approach is the steady, continuous development — not just adding features, but refining the instrument over time.

Download: https://theusualsuspects.io/downloads..."

FREE SYNTH: ULTRAMASTER KR-106 (Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 emulation) - No talking demo

video upload by ADL-MusicLab

"Hello, everyone!

Here's to you my 'No talking demo' of the amazing ULTRAMASTER KR-106, a FREE software emulation of the Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 which brings back to life these iconic synthesizers!

The KR-106 is more than just another emulation — it’s carefully crafted by reverse engineering using hardware measurements, firmware analysis, and original factory schematics to deliver an authentic Juno-style experience.

The architecture, signal flow, and character closely follow the original hardware, making this one of the most faithful Roland Juno-106 and Juno-6 recreations currently available in software form.

More info here:
https://kayrock.org/kr106/

GitHub page:
https://github.com/kayrockscreenprint...

In this demo I will just let you hear what the developers have made for this stunning plugin simply by scrolling and playing some of its 128 beautiful presets.

Some specs:
1984 Mode: all parameters calibrated from firmware analysis and factory schematics;
1982 Mode: analog CV path modeled from circuit analysis and hardware measurements;
6-Voice Poly: per-voice DCO, VCF, VCA, and ADSR envelope. Shared LFO, HPF, chorus, and arpeggiator. Mono, Poly I, and Poly II key modes with portamento;
128 Factory Presets: all original patches decoded from factory SYSEX data, no hand tweaking;
IR3109 VCF: 4-pole TPT OTA cascade with expo converter saturation and resonance self-oscillation .2x oversampled;
MN3009 BBD Chorus: bucket-brigade delay modeled with Hermite interpolation, charge-well saturation, and modulated bandwidth filter;
Analog Variance: per-voice component tolerances model the subtle differences in pitch, envelope timing, VCA gain, and pulse width that give analog polysynths their character;
Free & open source;
Available as AU, VST3, CLAP, LV2, and standalone;
And much more...

#roland #synth #juno106"

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Sequential Fourm - Lush Mod Sequenced pad

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk"

First Tonverk Tune. An Awesome Device.

video upload by keinseier

"So, here is my first sketch with the Tonverk. What an awesome device."

MORE AMBIENT GLITCHY TONVERK EXPLORATIONS

video upload by keinseier

"Running the OP-1f into a track on the Tonverk, through its degrader effect and compressor. It would be awesome to be able to route this pre-track filter. But also, very cool as is - you can still send it to its own buss for further treatment."

Dirty Model:Cycles with Vongon Solarfaze Saturator

video upload by keinseier

"Changing the aesthetic of an old tune with a new tool. I am running the entire mix from the Model:Cycles through the Vongon Solarfaze Saturator. This transforms the entire appearance of the original tune."

Margaret Thatcher at EMI Abbey Road Studios Simmons Drums DX7 Juno 60

video upload by Con Brio Synthesizers

"Maggie visits the famous studios in 1990 - watching a mixing session, visiting Mike Batt, hoping to meet Kate Bush (no) and playing a JUNO 60 and DX& and ?? plus rocking the SIMMONS DRUMS before going back to work..."

How do you one-up Krafwerk? With Margaret Thatcher of course.