New Customizable Controller from Melbourne Instruments in the Works?

Short clip with no audio. This one is in via SovietSportsTechno who noted it appears to be an upcoming controller from Melbourne Instruments. It appears to be customizable with motorized knobs, and buttons. As you can see in the video it's mapped to Ableton's mixer controls, but it would be fair to assume you will be able to map it to other paramaters.

Update: pictured with an Elektron Syntakt. Note the parameters. Click the image to zoom in. Curious if it will have a built in sequencer.

Sequential Drum Traks Vintage drummachine

video upload by Marc72 - Diamond Production

"No Talking - singel Drums"

Stairs Stereo Ladder Filter by After Later Audio || Full Walkthrough and Demo

video upload by Robots Are Red

00:00 - Opening
00:41 - Walkthrough
06:55 - Does it Ping?
07:19 - East Coast Patch
13:10 - West Coast Patch
17:54 - Drums

Check with dealers on the right for availability. See the announcement post here.

WOOD WAVE - an audiovisual Essay with the "Silhouette Eins" Synthesizer

video upload by Pit Przygodda

"This video shows my current audiovisual piece with the "Silhouette Eins" synthesizer. This is a live recorded session done on 13th january 2025. It is a "Silhouette Eins" solo piece, no overdubs or additional effects were made in the postproduction. This piece will be performed live on Sat., 18th January 2025 at "Katarkt"-Festival, Hamburg as a world premiere. It shows a wide variety of sounds and multimedial connection between pictures and sound.

More infos on Silhouette Synthesizers: http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/

Right now there is a kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming little Silhouette brother 'Silhouette Sport' online: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

Here´s the SILHOUETTE SPORT kickstarter video:" [previously posted here]

Kodamo EssenceFM: 4-Operator FM Sounds. Meditation on 6 Perre Villez Patches

video upload by j bowman

"Welcome to 'Kodamo EssenceFM: 4-Operator FM Sounds. Meditation on 6 Perre Villez Patches'! In this video, we dive deep into the world of FM synthesis with the incredible Kodamo EssenceFM, exploring the lush and intricate 4-operator FM sounds that make this synthesizer a standout in modern sound design. Whether you're a seasoned FM synthesis enthusiast or a beginner looking to learn more, this tutorial will guide you through creating rich, evolving textures inspired by the unique Perre Villez patches.

FM synthesis is an essential technique for anyone passionate about creating complex, evolving soundscapes, and the Kodamo EssenceFM is a powerful tool that brings 4-operator FM to life with ease. Join us as we explore the nuances of this versatile synth, showing how it handles 6 patches by Perre Villez (also known as Pedro Villez).

Whether you're interested in sound design, synth music, or specifically exploring the capabilities of the Kodamo EssenceFM, this video will give you valuable insights and inspiration. Learn how to harness the power of FM synthesis with a focus on the EssenceFM’s unique features, and discover how Perre Villez’s patch designs can elevate your own music production. Subscribe for more FM synthesis tutorials and in-depth reviews of synthesizers like the Kodamo EssenceFM!"

Analogue Solutions Ample Synthesizer Arps via MIDI

video upload by Analogue Solutions

"There are Ample arps in this video! The simple arpeggios are delivered via MIDI as oscillators are slowly brought in, including a sub-oscillator. The pin matrix brings in the final touch."

Buchla & Friends: VERMONA Eurorack Demo Setup

video upload by vermonagear

"Join us as we showcase our Eurorack setup at the *2025 Buchla & Friends event in Los Angeles on January 25 and 26*. This setup features most of our current modules, including the meloDICER and our latest addition, BASS|DRUM.

For this demonstration, we patched a simple subtractive voice using the uniCYCLE oscillator, twinVCFilter, and twinVCAmp. Two channels of fourMative CONTOURS create an Attack-Decay envelope to modulate the filter and VCA. A second uniCYCLE serves as the modulation source, controlling the frequency of the first oscillator.

No surprises here: the BASS|DRUM module delivers powerful bass drum sounds.

The twinCUSSION+ module handles additional percussion duties. Its first channel is used for various percussive elements, while the second acts as a snare drum. We also use its noise generator, combined with the second channels of twinVCFilter and twinVCAmp, to produce hi-hat sounds.

All sequencing is handled by the meloDICER for melodies and the randomRHYTHM module for rhythm parts. We added effects using Logic Pro for an extra layer of depth.

What do you think of our demonstration? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more content.

Your VERMONA crew from the
Elektroakustischen Manufaktur, Erlbach

Get tickets for the Buchla & Friends event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buchla-f...


00:00 - Start
00:13 - Bassline
00:30 - Introducing The Kickdrum
00:43 - Additional Percussions
00:54 - Hihats
01:15 - Snare
01:55 - FM with uniCYCLEs
02:18 - Hihat FM
03:33 - More Fun with FM"

BUCHLA & FRIENDS: THE SYNTH MAKER SHOWCASE Event Set for LA Next Weekend Jan 25 & 26

Tickets available at Eventbrite

"We’re gathering over 70 boutique synth makers in one awesome Silverlake spot so you can learn, listen, and live the latest in electronic music sound production. This hands-on, headphones-only gathering gives you a chance to hear the best sounds science has ever created. From additive to subtractive, analog to digital, keyboards to breath, audio to visual (yes- some video synths will be here too!), modular to full-size polyphonic, eurorack to Serge to Buchla, you’ll meet synth makers and synth enthusiasts alike. This will be January’s biggest two-day collection of hands-on synths on the West Coast! If you love creative sound, you need to be here."

Delicious food (including vegan) from Moby Rick’s fish tacos, incredible carbonated beverages from United Wild Brew. Exhibitors: 1010music • 4ms • After Later Audio • AIAIAI • AJH • ALM Busy Circuits • Animal Factory • Ashton Research • ASM • Bastl Instruments • Bitwig • Black Corporation • Bored Brain • Buchla • Catalyst • Circuit Happy • Crosspatch • Days of Yore • Rain City Modular • Doepfer • Dogbotic Labs • Dreadbox • Drift DJ • Elektron • Endorphines • eowave • Eternal Research • Five12 • Flame • Frap Tools • Future Retro • Genki Instruments • Groove Synthesis • Jomox • LA Synth Club • Mega Modular Corp • Melbourne instruments • MEMS project • Meris • Modbap • Moog Foundation • Mystic Circuits • Netherblade • New Systems Instruments • Noise Engineering • Noisebug • Novation • Null Modular • OXI Instruments • Polyend • Prism Circuits • Roger Linn • Schlappi Engineering • Sleepy Circuits • SoCal Synth Society • SOMA • Soundwork Shop • Studio Electronics • Supercritical • SynthRISE • TipTop • Tobinski • Touellskouarn • U.D.O. • Vermona • Wavea • Waveform Magazine • Wavesequencer • Weston Precision Audio • WMD ... & more!

Buchla organizes this event to make a stronger synthesizer community. We make it free to attend and affordable for exhibitors. This makes the vibes great - after all, we are all making our own waves!"

Multiple MIDI channels, Launchkey and an epic DAWless setup

video upload by Novation

"Novation Connects Series: [playlist below]
New Launchkey Range: https://bit.ly/_NEW_Novation_Launchke...
Circuit Rhythm: https://novationmusic.com/products/ci...
Download Components for free: https://novationmusic.com/components

In this Novation Connects episode, we use our new Launchkey to create a DAWless setup with Circuit Rhythm and the Elektron Digitone. This live performance highlights Launchkey's stand alone creative features that can be used outside of a DAW, the perfect creative performance controller to be used with your hardware and your DAW.

Chapters:
00:00 - Going DAWless with Launchkey, Circuit Rhythm & Digitone
00:11 - Using Zones on Launchkey to create a bassline
00:34 - Utilising Chord Map & Scale Mode on Launchkey
01:00 - Generating drum sounds on Circuit Rhythm
01:14 - Creating melody with Launchkey's Arpeggiator
01:25 - Enhancing the lead pattern with Arp Pattern
01:55 - Custom MIDI mapping with Custom Encoder Mode via Components
02:29 - Switching the Zone mode to Layer
02:44 - The Arpeggiator's abilities on Launchkey
03:44 - Bringing in the Performance Modifier pads with Chord Map
03:56 - Using the Adventure & Explore features in Chord Map mode
04:23 - Launchkey's Chord Map capabilities
05:01 - Custom MIDI mapping a Custom Fader Mode via Components"

Novation Connects


"This Novation Connects series showcases our gear used alongside various types of music tech, demonstrating a range of setup solutions and ideas to maximize your gear and musical potential.

Novation products connect to other gear to discover sonic possibilities — it’s as simple as that. No talking, just sound."

𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗠┃OB-6┃DEMO SOUND┃NO TALK 🎛️

video upload by 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖

"El Oberheim OB-6 es un sintetizador analógico polifónico que combina el clásico sonido de Oberheim con la tecnología moderna de Dave Smith Instruments. Con 6 voces de pura riqueza analógica, filtros diseñados por Tom Oberheim y una interfaz intuitiva, el OB-6 es una herramienta poderosa tanto para músicos profesionales como para entusiastas de la síntesis. Ideal para crear texturas cálidas, pads atmosféricos, leads agresivos y sonidos únicos, este sintetizador es un homenaje a los icónicos diseños analógicos de los años 80 con prestaciones actuales que inspiran creatividad."

Googlish:

"The Oberheim OB-6 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer that combines the classic Oberheim sound with modern Dave Smith Instruments technology. Featuring 6 rich analog voices, Tom Oberheim-designed filters, and an intuitive interface, the OB-6 is a powerful tool for professional musicians and synthesis enthusiasts alike. Ideal for creating warm textures, atmospheric pads, aggressive leads, and unique sounds, this synthesizer pays homage to iconic 80s analog designs with modern features that inspire creativity."