Korg Minilogue XD - Evolution Vol 1 OUT NOW! #korg #miniloguexd #presets

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

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

Yes this one has been a long time coming and thanks for everyone's patience!

I am delighted to bring you 52 Brand new custom sounds for your beloved Minilogue XD, not only have I supplied the 52 Presets, but also 6 Custom Oscillators used in many of the sounds in this pack. It is definitely worth hitting that play button as many of the sounds in this are highlighted with demo sequences for further inspiration.

The Korg Minilogue XD is a standout hybrid-analog synthesizer, brilliantly blending warm analog fundamentals with an expandable digital multi-engine. Its intuitive 16-step motion sequencer, built-in stereo effects, and tactile knob-per-function layout make it versatile, highly recommended sound-design tool for both beginners and pros!

As always I have supplied a broad spectrum of sounds for this little beauty, I hope they bring you much enjoyment!

Thanks for checking them out!
Scott

© Scott McAuley. All rights reserved."

Publison Infernal Machine + LinnDrum / Jam 2

video upload by Valmont

"Here's the second (more conventional) part of the previous jam, featuring a fully restored Linndrum for a client along with a Publison Infernal Machine reissue, hand-built by my friend Valentin :)
You can watch the first jam here: • Publison Infernal Machine + LinnDrum / Jam 1 [posted here]

In addition to copy/pasting the same description, I’ll also add a few details about the process!
The Infernal Machine itself is in the racks. In this video you only see the remote, with a few occasional close-ups when I tweak it. The LinnDrum is raw ; I’m just using the left main output straight into the console (a BiAmp Model 42). From there I send the signal into DSP A (mono), pan it slightly to the left, then route that channel via a second aux into DSP B (stereo).
DSPs are mixed back into the console. A hint of U-He SATIN, Pro-Q, and Pro-L on the master… and there you go :)

LINNDRUM - This one came with a fun issue: the snare would trigger the side stick, and the toms would trigger the congas. Apart from various CMOS quirks of that kind, I rebuilt all sliders/faders (volume + pan), the trigger buttons and replaced the pots with custom clones made by my friend Manfred from VintageSynth&Co. I also swapped the audio caps for polypropylene ones and rebuilt the power supply. During the process, the CPU card failed so I had to debug the sequencer - turned out to be a bad address latch and a dead bus gate (no idea what caused that). All in all, a serious overhaul!

INFERNAL MACHINE - A very special device. The IM90 was originally designed by French engineer Philippe Petitdemange between 1983 and 1984, with development continuing until the final DSP update in 1989. Publison devices are infamous for their opacity: components were often stripped of references, making repairs impossible. No schematics were ever published or even formally documented, which made the Infernal Machine both exceptionally rare and subject to extreme prices (I’ve seen one listed around 20k€!!!)
Following Philippe’s assassination in 2019, much of the design knowledge risked being lost. Jonathan Prager was designated as the official Publison legacy/maintenance technician and undertook the task of redrawing schematics based on the original archives he bought to preserve these machines. Meanwhile, Valentin, a French expatriate living in Japan, independently carried out his own reverse-engineering and successfully built a true 1:1 clone. His version (named the Celestial Machine) fits the strictest definition of a clone: an exact replica running the original code, featuring a beautifully recreated remote controller and using NOS components throughout ; except for a new OLED display (co-designed with Bob Grieb of TaunTek).
This special Publison-badged unit was sent to me for testing and demonstration to original Publison co-founder D. Dean - more info soon maybe :)

By the way! If you’re curious, I wrote my master’s thesis on Publison, it was published in French (deal with it lmao) : https://www.ens-louis-lumiere.fr/wp-c..."

They Replaced Steely Dan's Drummers With a $150,000 Computer

video upload by Nick Cesarz

Also see: RIP Roger Nichols - Creator of the Wendel Sampling Computer

"In 1980, Steely Dan put out Gaucho with Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Rick Marotta, and Bernard Purdie credited on drums. Four of the most recorded session drummers in history.

But three of the seven songs on that record weren't actually played by any of them. They were played by a $150,000 custom-built computer called the Wendel, programmed by their engineer Roger Nichols in hexadecimal code.

I grew up listening to this album and had no idea half the drums weren't real, so I went down the rabbit hole. Here's why Steely Dan built it, how it actually worked, and which Gaucho tracks are the Wendel vs. the real drummers.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 How Steely Dan made records
01:48 Hey Nineteen and the pitch
02:18 What the Wendel was
02:38 How it actually worked
03:42 Real tracks vs. Wendel
05:34 Wendel II and The Nightfly
06:35 Wendel Jr and the spread
07:09 Today's tech"

Hey Nineteen

video upload by Steely Dan

via Google AI: "The song's rhythm track is also famous for utilizing 'Wendel,' a pioneering, insanely precise drum machine custom-built by engineer Roger Nichols. Marotta recorded his drum part in a single afternoon, which was then perfectly recreated by the machine." via Expanding Dan

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums Review Demo and Manual

video upload by Starsky Carr

"The Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums looks lie a toy but has hidden depths. In this video I give you a complete hands-on review, a live demo built from scratch, and a full manual walkthrough so you know exactly what this drum machine can do before you buy.

The Bullfrog Drums is the follow-up to the Bullfrog Synth — a collaboration between Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin, designed to be approachable for beginners but deep enough for professionals. Spoiler: it absolutely delivers on both fronts."

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Aline - Tutorial 3: Working with engines

video upload by TATO

Aline tutorial posts.

Kloob - Fading Edges

video upload by - Kloob -

"A deep immersion into subterranean textures and slow-fading soundscapes. Fading Edges features a rhythmic, low-frequency tribal thrum that pulses like a distant heartbeat through empty stone corridors, merging into wall-shaking sub-bass swells and cold industrial grit. It captures a state of suspension—where the physical borders of reality slowly disintegrate into a surreal, shifting fog.

Gear used in this session:
• Maschine Plus (Standalone): The brain of the setup.
• Micromonsta 2: Pad played in real-time.
• Reverb FX: A combination of the ethereal Raum (internal) and the massive, cavernous acoustics of the Eventide Space (external).

Hope you like it!
Thanks for supporting my music!

Cheers,
Dani
kloob.bandcamp.com"

Modulaire Maritime Essaim Quick demo/review

video upload by Meska (Meska)

"quick demo/review of Essaim by modulaire maritime, 2hp VCO build around the SSI 2130 with TZFM/PM capability

Thank you for watching. My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with. You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/. If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;) Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

via Modulaire Maritime

https://www.modulaire-maritime.com/product-page/essaim-ѳ Voltage Controlled Oscillator

Provides:
'Thru-Zero' Frequency Modulation / Phase Modulation (selectable)
'SSaw' Wave (Swarm - SuperSaw) /Ramp Wave (selectable)
Sine Wave
Triangle Wave
Hard Sync
Tracks 1V/Octave thru 8 Octaves
Temperature stabilisation

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WAMM — We Are the Music Makers Set for Brussels, June 6th 2026

Details follow:

"A new gathering dedicated to electronic lutherie, modular culture and musical experimentation is coming to Brussels this June.

Hosted by Shakmat & Beatsurfing and WAMM, the event will bring together more than 30 instrument makers, artists and performers for a full day of exhibitions, workshops, talks, DIY activities and live performances.

More than a traditional trade show, WAMM aims to create a space where electronic instruments are approached as living tools for artistic expression, experimentation and community building.

The program includes:
— a large exhibition space featuring independent synth and modular makers
— workshops around DIY electronics and VCV Rack
— talks and conferences hosted by Oscar from Underdog Music School
— opening and closing live performances
— a closing event at C12 featuring Tim Exile, Animistic Beliefs, ALEA(s) and more

WAMM will take place on June 6th 2026 in Brussels, with an opening evening happening on June 5th."

https://www.instagram.com/wamm.io/

More infos soon on Facebook."

#Superbooth | Kaona Fractaos - oscillator based on fractals

video upload by CatSynth TV

"Gilles from Kaona presents Fractaos, a new synthesizer voice based on fractals. The oscillators compute fractal functions in real time like Mandelbrot, Julia, Lorenz, Koch, etc., which can be played polyphonically and combined in pairs for modulation."

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

0:00 Introduction
0:17 Fractaos features and concept
2:20 Sound demos
4:43. Conclusion

See the introduction post here.

Towards a new WaveTerm?

video upload by WPalmWT

"My current work based on the CommBusTerm from Michael Indlekofer.
more about Michael Indlekofers project: https://sourceforge.net/projects/comm...

0:00 – Intro
2:29 – The Idea
3:18 – Keyboard on Waves
6:20 – Envelope on Waves"