How simple can a drum sequencer get?

video upload by Moritz Klein

"This minimalist sequencer is the second-to-last module in my DIY drum machine series. If you want to build along, you can find the full build guide here: https://www.ericasynths.lv/media/DRUM...

Chapters
00:00 Intro & What is a drum beat?
02:10 Shift Register as a trigger sequencer
08:56 Metronome LED
10:32 Smart Accents (Triangle LFO)
15:44 Synced Accents (LFO sync)
19:29 Two channels & clear mode
22:22 Sequence length & half time mode
25:26 Digital to analog converter
28:19 Module assembly & demo"

GAMECHANGER Launches the MOTOR Pedal

You can find demos in previous posts here.

Check with dealers on the right on availability and price.

Press release follows:

"Gamechanger Audio Officially Releases the MOTOR Pedal

Electromechanical sound. A gas pedal for your guitar. The ultimate analog noise-machine.

Riga, Latvia – September 29, 2025

After years of development and anticipation, Gamechanger Audio is proud to announce that the MOTOR Pedal is finally available to the public. First teased as a wild experiment back in 2019 and reintroduced earlier this spring as a pre-order, the MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide—bringing a completely new category in sound and performance machines to guitarists, producers, and sonic explorers everywhere.

At its core, the MOTOR Pedal is built on two groundbreaking technical achievements:
A fully controllable musical motor oscillator that transforms brushless DC motors into living, breathing sound sources.
An proprietary monophonic pitch-tracking engine that follows guitars and virtually any instrument with surgical accuracy.
These breakthroughs were forged over years of experimentation. From 2019 to 2022, Gamechanger Audio developed and released the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII—the world’s first polyphonic synthesizers to use electric motors as vari-speed oscillators. More recently, the company perfected pitch tracking with its acclaimed AUTO Series pedals, released late 2024 The MOTOR Pedal builds directly on these innovations, fusing them into a compact stompbox—creating a powerful, unpredictable, and endlessly fun performance tool.

And in true Gamechanger style, it’s not just about the sound. The MOTOR Pedal introduces a completely new way to control it: a real acceleration foot pedal. This gas-pedal-style controller turns dynamics, pitch bends, and rhythmic sweeps into something you literally drive, delivering an adrenaline-fueled approach to expression that no other stompbox offers.

“Back in 2019, the original MOTOR Pedal was just a spark that set this whole journey in motion - what if we could play MOTORS as Oscillators!?” says Gamechanger Audio founder Ilya Krumins. “Since then, through the MOTOR Synth MKI and MKII and the AUTO Series, we’ve gone deeper and deeper into the world of electromechanical sound. At this point, we feel like we know pretty much everything there is to know about making music with motors and the MOTOR Pedal is the culmination of that knowledge, and the most fun, immediate and accessible way to experience it.”

Key Features:
● Real electromagnetic motor oscillator driven by precision pitch tracking
● Gas-pedal controller with five modes - for dynamic, physical expression
● Hybrid electromechanical + digital signal path for unique textures - five MOTOR engines - each with unique sound
● Compact form factor built for pedalboards, studios, and live rigs
● Replaceable motor block for extended lifetime and serviceability
● Powered by Gamechanger Audio’s MOTOR Synth (MKI & MKII) and AUTO Series technology

The MOTOR Pedal is now shipping worldwide from www.gamechangeraudio.com and with selected dealers world-wide.
The MOTOR Pedal is priced at 399 USD and 399 EUR (incl. VAT) respectively.
For more details, demos, and ordering information, visit www.gamechangeraudio.com."

LIQUIFI + IGNITA by BLINKSONIC

video uploads by BLINKSONIC°

"LIQUIFI+IGNITA: a unique synthesis station for modern sound design and liquid soundscapes.

LIQUIFI: A spectral effects processor for REAKTOR 6. Transform any sound into a malleable, fluid material. Featuring real-time spectral resynthesis and a powerful polyphonic autotune, LIQUIFI creates unique glitch, stutter, and harmonic textures. Sculpt sounds with real-time modulations and a virtual trackpad for dynamic, living audio.

IGNITA: A dedicated audio exciter and sample-based companion. A hybrid sampler synth with a "lottery of sounds" workflow. Its unique aleatory sample launching system and XY pad navigation generate constantly evolving, rich soundscapes and subliminal textures. Every result is pure serendipity.

THE COMBO: Together, they form a modern synthesis design station for GLITCH electronica, Botanica, Petalcore, Vaporwave, and Hyperpop. Unleash new sonic dimensions and bring an unconventional voice to your music.

70 tones/presets included.

Available at www.blinksonic.com. Price: 49€
Support: info@blinksonic.com"

Formant Filtering with MetaModule

video upload by 4ms Company

"Head to our MetaModule Forum to see the patch notes: https://forum.4ms.info/t/formant-filt..."

Check out The VODER (1939) - Early Speech Synthesizer

Future Sound Systems Cric

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Cool side panels. You can find demos of the Cric in previous posts here, including one with the side panels here.

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Sequential Circuits PRO-8 SN 02022

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"An 8-voice analog synthesizer. Also known as the Split-8.
It features a 2-channel multi-timbre specification, allowing you to split or layer two different sounds to play simultaneously."

The synth with the built-in whiteboard.

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer SN 0115

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"Serial number 0115 (written in blue Biro pen on the wooden underside of the instrument).

This is one of the first OSCar synthesizers made and it has great provenance. On 26 April 1984, I visited the designer of the instrument, Chris Huggett, at his apartment in Headington, Oxford. He demonstrated the synth and said, “Take it home and, if you like it, send me some money”. So I did … and this is the instrument that is being sold now. I took it back to him a few months later and he fitted the MIDI board.

The instrument has recently been restored by Andrew Jury (Synth Prof). All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced, ribbon cables and headers have been replaced, the battery is new, mains switch has been replaced, keyboard busbar and spring contacts cleaned and polished and much, much more. Consequently, the instrument is in full working order."

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Kodamo Mask1 - getting into the unique sound of the bitmasks

video upload by j bowman ALL PROCEEDS TO MEDICAL AID FOR PALESTINE

Interesting not on visual feedback after 3:14.

"Unlock the unique sonic world of the Kodamo Mask1 in this deep-dive video, 'Kodamo Mask1 – Getting into the Unique Sound of the Bitmasks.' Whether you're a synth enthusiast, sound designer, or curious about the newly announced Kodamo Mask1EX, this is the video for you.

In this sound design synth tutorial, we explore how the Kodamo Mask1 uses bitmask synthesis to create rich, evolving textures unlike anything you've heard before. Learn how to shape tones, craft unusual patches, and dive deep into the Mask1’s groundbreaking engine. This isn’t your typical subtractive synth – it's a bitmask synthesizer with truly viral sound design potential.

Perfect for those looking to level up their synthesis skills, this video is packed with tips, patch examples, and insights into the Kodamo workflow. Whether you already own a Kodamo Mask1, are eyeing the Kodamo Mask1EX, or are just fascinated by cutting-edge synth design, this guide will open your ears to something truly new."

Seventh Summoner & Arp Of Darkness - Swarm Bending

video upload by FlatSix Modular

"Playing around today with the Seventh Summoner and Arp Of Darkness in the small case. I like where this is headed so I thought I’d share.

https://www.flatsixmodular.com

Patch Notes: Clock is handled by Pam’s Pro Workout.

Voice 1 is sequenced by the Seventh Summoner and consists of the supersaw patch on Braids through the 2051 Bit Corrupter patch on the MFX and then into the delay patch on a Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio with the “MultiVersio” firmware flashed to it.

Voice 2 is a saw wave oscillator from the Disting MK4 processed through a Pittsburgh Modular low pass filter, and being sequenced by Sequence X on an Ornament & Crime module with the Phaserville Suite firmware running. The filter is being modulated by the Shredder applet on the Ornament & Crime.

Voice 3 is being arpeggiated by the Arp Of Darkness, and is made up of a swarm & detune patch on the Neutron Sound Dust of Time running through a ping pong delay on another Disting MK4 by Expert Sleepers. I’m hand modulating the swarm to detune the swarmed notes giving it that dissonant contrast and the release of bring things back to unity.

In-Case Drums are being handled by an Erica Synths Pico Drums module running through A low pass filter on another Disting MK4 and into Data Bender by Qu-Bit for glitching duties.

All outputs run through a Kombucha by WGD for delay send duties and then into a Befaco STMIX for mix down to an Intellijel Headphones output in the 1U row.

Additional drums provided by the K.O. II by Teenage Engineering running my own personal samples."

Unexpected item: Tilde Elektriske Kretser Fjaerlett

video upload by Uncertain Music Corps

Also see: Tilde Elektriske Kretser - Fjærlett

"With my love of spring reverb feedback, the Fjaerlett was a complete no brainer for me and as soon as I heard about it I put my name on the wait list.

That was 4 years ago.

I completely forgot about it until last month when the invoice for instrument number 162 dropped.

It was delivered today.

This is the first run out for it recorded direct to camera. Reverb (offscreen) is provided via an instance of Galactic 3 running on the 4ms Metamodule. There is no eq or compression on the output.

First impressions? This is an elegant, delicate instrument that will take time to learn. The interrelationships between the three springs, the equaliser bands and the feedback level are complex and varied. They are not necessarily repeatable during a session - what looks like the same slider settings will not always provide the same outcomes. At least not at first.

As ever with spring reverb feedback, it's not hard to drive it into standing, sine wave like oscillation. But the more interesting stuff happens on the edges when you can find them. My sense is that there are many edges to be discovered.

I was monitoring this at a fairly low level. High on my to do list is monitor a session at much higher levels to encourage feedback on my feedback.

Let the games begin...."