Yamaha CS-5 - dawless jam

video upload by Telantas Changxo

"I got the most wonderful birthday present: a Yamaha CS-5 analogue synthesizer (1979-1982). This video shows my first few minutes with it in a completely unrehearsed, improvised jam accompanied only by a fixed drone provided by a Behringer Crave (during the first minute I also had a repeating sequence played by another Crave).

Martin Gore's first synthesizer was a CS-5. Aphex Twin also used one. But what do I care? I only want to know how it sounds and how it handles. And my first impression is this: the synth is amazing! It has an extremely beautiful, musical tone, and the panel couldn't be more intuitive or immediate. The synth-action keybaord is superb. It is a simple machine: a single-oscillator, monophonic synthesizer with only one envelope generator. However, the controls available are very flexible and there are a few really neat and unique features (I will show some of those in subsequent videos).

The similarity of the white-over-black design in the Yamaha CS-5, CS-10, CS-15 and CS-30 to the Korg MS-10 and MS-20 is not coincidental. These were head-on competitors in production during 1977-1982. In fact, the first synths to sport it were Yamaha's: the CS-10 and CS-30, both released during 1977 (one year before the MS-10 and MS_20). This sober look was a break form the wooden cheeks and coloured buttons of earlier Japanese and American synthesizers (including Yamaha's own CS-80, in production during the same period).

In terms of playability and sonic character, I think it is fair to say that the Yamaha CS-5/10/15/30 occupy a space somewhere between a Minimoog, which sounds great in almost any setting, and an MS-20, which enourages experimentation. However, my interactions with my CS-5 so far indicate that this is a simplification. It has its own character warm, precise, musical. I am really loving it so far.

ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:

Telantas Changxo is the musical side project of quantum physicist Jorge Quintanilla. It features DAWless music made using hardware synthesizers, ranging widely from experimental drone pieces to original synth-pop songs."

Maths techniques in VCV Rack with Integral Flux

video upload by Omri Cohen

"Here you can find the document of tips and tricks - / 119073839

You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / patches-from-156333271

Introduction - 00:00
Bouncing ball - 00:26
Clock variations - 06:04
Slew and ENV follower - 10:18
Complex oscillator - 13:39
Wave shaping - 17:51"

Explaining and testing Bishop's Miscellany by Shakmat Modular

video upload by Stazma

00:00 Intro
00:47 Panel Overview
04:33 It can do breakbeats!
07:49 How I like to use it

"Today I'm happy to show you some stuff with the Bishop's Miscellany MK2 by Shakmat Modular.

This marvelou thing can record AND generate AND remix control voltages and gate on two idenpendant channel with access to almost everything as control voltage destination.
But above all it's a playable module (even tho there is a bunch of menu to travel to to set it up as you like) that you can use to make very precise things or find inspiration and new ideas on the fly.
I don't use some of it's most deep features so I won't talk about them but just with the bascis you can go pretty far already.

Have fun!!!"

Erica Synths Bullfrog x OSC Superbooth Contest

video uploads by Erica Synths

"Bullfrog Live Set Contest entries recorded at Superbooth 2026 at the Erica Synths Bullfrog x Our Sake Club tent.

Thse improvised live sets were created using Bullfrog, Bullfrog Drums and Bullfrog Mix.

Vote for your favourite performance by leaving a like on the video — the 2 most liked entries will each receive a Bullfrog Drums unit."

Playlist:

1. Katz in der platz // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
2. Salbany // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
3. Arsy // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
4. Lou Kee // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
5. Debra Stax // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
6. Spryt Elektra // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
7. Audiotent // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
8. VOID9 // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
9. Dorafaus // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent
10. Fourest b2b with Lempi // LIVE @ Bullfrog x OSC Tent

GR-2 vs. GR-1 - Tasty Chips granular synth - Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"I've been using the GR-1 for a couple of years now and it has its pain points … like no audio in, an (still) obscure and puzzling file system and effects buried in endless menu scrolling. Now the GR-2 does a lot of this better. Which is why we basically went through a very in-depth GR-2 vs. GR-1 comparison. You can pre-order the GR-2 now from the fully funded campaign on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... for 849€ / $999, it will ship in September/October."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave - Spatial Audio

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Groove Synthesis are showing off the 3rd Wave’s spatial audio capabilities at Superbooth 2026, as well as previewing and upcoming user-created librarian, patch and wavetable editor application."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Cyma Forma RND Synth & ALT

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"The Cyma Forma RND Synth, or Random Synth, features just a single button that generates an entirely random patch with each press."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Cyma Forma ALT

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Cyma Forma talk us through the ALT, an interesting new analogue synth that’s been designed with evolving ambient soundscapes in mind."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Expressive E Osmose CE

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Expressive E talk us through the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of the Osmose that comes bundled with an array of MPE-capable software instruments."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Enjoy Electronics Memento

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Enjoy Electronics are about to launch the Memento, a new audio processor that offers up to eight independent virtual playback heads and includes a whole host of onboard filtering, modulation and effects."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Audio.Computer Machine No. 2

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Audio.Computer have been busy working on a new instrument that aims to take time-stretching to new heights. We take a look and listen to a very early prototype, which is currently known as the Machine 2."

"A multi-loop time stretcher for textural soundscapes"