Yamaha CS Series Chip Clones by Ando Pilve

This was shared by Ando Pilve on Facebook (Aug 22):

"If you know what this is, you know what these are. Coming soon!"

Note the PILVE iG00153AP and iG00156AP chips left.

Followed by (2nd board image with the the iG00158AP pictured in place from January 21):

"IG00158 waveshaper chip clones are now available on Reverb and eBay. They are drop-in replaceable into the original footprint or a DIP-16 socket."

and from March 2025:

"IG00151 VCA clones are now available on Reverb and eBay! They are drop-in replaceable and can coexist with original chips without modifications."

You can find them on Ando's Gear Shop on Reverb here, and eBay here.

You'll find additional details on each captured from the listings below.

Ando Pilve also brought us the Kijimi Stereo Output Mod as well as a few recordings featuring Black Corporation's Xerxes and Deckards Dream. Deckards Dream of course was based on the CS80.

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SYNTHS STRIKE BACH CD Mark Jenkins, the London Synthesizer Orchestra and T.O.N.T.O.

video upload by Mark Jenkins

"SYNTHS STRIKE BACH Mark Jenkins, the London Synthesizer Orchestra and guest synthesizer T.O.N.T.O.

Compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Mozart, Debussy
, Larionov and Jenkins

Mail order from CD Services (UK/Int'l), Cue (EU/Scandi) or
PayPal (Friends & Family option) 12GBP with your address to zyxyzmusic@gmail.com

There is currently no download option.

www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Addtional Mark Jenkins TONTO posts

Sequential Prophet 6 + OB-6 + Trigon 6 - Custom Patch Improvisational Jam

video upload by Pork Chop Synthesizers

Follow-up to Prophet 6 Trigon 6 and OB-6 - Sequential Six Sinister Synthesizer Showdown Pt. 1 - Factory Patches

Analog Synth Ambient w/ Prophet-10, Moog One, and Music Easel | Membrane 2026-08-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the Prophet-10, Moog One, Music Easel, and ARP ODYSSEY.

On the Prophet-10, synth pads are performed with reverb through the blueSky. The Moog One also plays synth pad sounds, adding another layer to the texture.

On the Music Easel, the sequencer is looped at a slow tempo to generate sustained tones.

On the ARP ODYSSEY, a synth lead is performed while the MOOD MKII layers micro loops over the sound."

landhanger #20 // False Memories (GS Music Bree6 & Dreadbox Artemis) #dawless

video upload by landhanger

"Laidback jam with some new additions to my setup. GS Music Bree 6 (with Empress Zoia for effects) for that analog warmth (this synth is amazing!). It pairs very well with the more experimental sound of the Dreadbox Artemis. Also integrated the Endorphin.es Golden Master pedal for end-of-chain processing. This pedal makes such a huge difference ( no post-processing is done)!

Thanks for listening!

Current setup:
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitakt II: master clock, drums, samples
‪@WeAreElektron‬ Digitone II: synths, leads, keys, sequencing Artemis and Micromonsta 2
‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ Artemis: pads (in this track)
‪@GSMusicArg‬ Bree6: pads with ‪@empresseffects‬ Zoia for fx
‪@audiothingies‬ Micromonsta 2: keys / leads
‪@vermonagear‬ Mono Lancet '15: bass (not active in this jam)
‪@Endorphines‬ Golden master (pedal): end-of-chain processing

Sends FX:
‪@gfisys‬ Specular Tempus (Reverb), ‪@walrusaudioeffects‬ Mako D1 mkII (Delay), ‪@HologramElectronics‬ Microcosm (granular, glitches)

Mixer: ‪@1010music‬ Bluebox
(controlled by ‪@NovationTV‬ Launch Control mk3)"

63 Sticky synth knobs?! Here’s how I cleaned them (with a little help from Zara XD)

video upload by Solidtrax

"Many synth manufacturers use these nice rubbery knobs, but after a while, these tend to get really sticky. I needed these two instruments for a project, so I decided to clean them. A bit of a shout-out to A big shout-out to ‪@charliedont‬ & ‪@LESINDES‬ for the inspiration. I’ve added a third method as well. Plus, I used a bit of common sense to get the knobs off easily and clean them properly.

Music is composed with the help of the ‪@ArturiaOfficial‬ DrumBrute, The MicroFreak and the new ‪@bitwig‬ Studio 6.1. Used ‪@CytomicAudio‬ The Scream as well."

Why He's at his happiest when making sad music - OP-XY Live Jam - Downbeat IDM

video upload by Dan Chippendale

"Currently in some melancholic music phase. And it feels good! Really loving delving into these warbly sounds. The Sidekick adding some subtle nice tape flutters. Love it!

Gear used:

Music:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Teenage Engineering Sidekick
Novation Launch Control 3

Video:
Fujifilm X-E5
Motu M2 Audio interface
Mac Studio with Logic Pro X"

It's Like Roland and Elektron Had A Baby.. Deconstruct Mimal

video upload by EZBOT

"The Deconstruct Minimal is a groovebox by Sonicware that offers a range of features you'll be surprised to see in a machine at its price point. 11 tracks, master effects, dj-eq, sampling, a built in 303.. it's honestly kind of incredible. Let's check it out."

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com

Cenere | Generative Synth

video uploads by Stagecraft Software

"On September 1st, we at Stagecraft Software (a Chicago-based music software company) will release a new subtractive synth called Cenere. It's designed to combine a vintage character with the power of modern wavetables.

One of the synth's biggest advancements is the Unison Engine, where each voice has its own subtle, independent movement that users can modify for all kinds of unique behaviors [see the Poly Glide video below]. This creates a thick, shifting sound bed that feels organic before it even reaches the filter stage.

Speaking of filters, there's a large selection of analog-modeled filters, including comb, mirror, and continuously morphing ones. Along with any of the synth's parameters, they can be modulated using LFOs, ADSRs, and more for a dynamic sound.

Here's a quick outline of the biggest features:
Vintage style oscillators with true real time hard sync
Large selection of analog modeled filters, including continuous morph filters
Audio rate mod capable parameters
Link parameters to LFOs, ADSRs, and more
Unison engine (9 layers) with spread, gravity, drift control for incredible depth
Velocity / Aftertouch / MPE / note (pitch) modding
Polyphonic portamento
20+ quality effects"

https://www.stagecraftsoftware.com/products/cenere/

Modern Synth Feature : Poly Glide

video upload by Stagecraft Software

"A quick look at the history and a modern implementation of Polyphonic portamento. Uses our upcoming synth, Cenere, as we just finished implementing this and wanted to take it for a spin!"

Korg Microkorg 2 User Oscillators – 25 Analog Character Pack

video upload by MrSynthmania

"Unlock the true analog potential of your Korg Microkorg 2! With the brand-new Firmware 2.0 update, you can finally load custom User Oscillators.

This pack brings 25 unique, immaculately sampled Single-Cycle-Oscillators from iconic hardware synthesizers straight into your Microkorg 2. No generic shapes—just pure analog mojo, drift, and grit."

"I meticulously sampled single-cycle waveforms from my personal hardware collection (Moog Matriarch, Juno-106, SH-101, Alesis Andromeda, ARP Odyssey, and more) and engineered them into native .mk2unit oscillators to give the Microkorg 2 true analog drift and grit." 🛒 GET THE PACK HERE:
👉 https://synthmania.de/produkt/25-anal...

📄 READ THE FULL ARTICLE & SONIC DETAILS:
👉 https://synthmania.de/2026/08/korg-mi..."