MATRIXSYNTH

Friday, May 09, 2025

Abstrakt Instruments Avalon Bassline (6th Gen, white)

video upload by TB303

The Unsettled Mind: Settled (soundscape) for Arp 2600, VCS3 and Tibetan Bell.

video upload by R. Reger

Frap Tools Magnolia | Analog Thru-Zero FM-Synthesizer | Superbooth 2025

video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"The Frap Tools Magnolia is an 8-voice analog polysynth that marks the Italian brand’s debut in standalone keyboards. Unveiled at Superbooth 2025, it fuses Frap Tools' modular DNA with a modern, expressive design. Each voice features dual oscillators, combining West Coast-style thru-zero FM and wavefolding with East Coast-style PWM, and dual analog filters (HP/LP). Magnolia offers polyphonic aftertouch via a premium Fatar keybed, intuitive modulation routing with LED feedback, and flexible bi-timbral modes including splits, layers, morphing, and onboard sequencers. Expected to launch in summer 2025, it promises deep sound design with hands-on playability."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Verbos Voltage Multistage 16⁠

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Erica Synths x Hexinverter HexDrums

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Eternal Research Demon Box

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Meng Qi + Whimsical Raps Horizon⁠

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Meng Qi Skies prototype — a complex CV router/controller⁠

Buchla 219 first touch

video upload by Todd Barton

"Wow! This is a game changer for sure: The Buchla 219 Compound Touch Controlled Voltage Source. Now my big Buchla system can spin on a dime.
This is a super simple patch -- can't wait to take the deep dive!"