MATRIXSYNTH

Random Source SERGE INORI + TKB // DAY 14 #jamuary2026

video upload by Dexba

"This feels so wrong – but why? 😄
A sprinkle of acid with my Serge INORI, using 8 steps only from the TKB, lane A for pitch, lane B for glide, lane C for filter modulation (and lane D was for pitch transpose, but that was a bit harder to master in a quick jam, so I ended up leaving it out).
One oscillator provides the bass, the other one the kick, you know the drill.
So much fun, I hope you'll enjoy it! 🧡"

Introducing the Nord Electro 7

video upload by nordkeyboards

Playlist:

1. Nord Electro 7: Amanda Birkenfalk

Amanda Birkenfalk performs 'Brain' combining the brand new Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP, live at Atlantis Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.

2. Introducing the Nord Electro 7

Song: Escapade by Joshua Domfeh
Keys: Joshua Domfeh
Bass: Rubem Farias
Drums: Morgan Ågren
Audio Engineer: Calle Gustavsson
Mixing/Mastering: Calle Gustavsson
Video production: Jonas Embring
Executive Producer: David Sjöqvist
Location: Atlantis Studios, Stockholm
Gear: Nord Electro 7 73 and Nord Electro 7 HP

3. Nord Electro 7: Joshua Domfeh

"The Nord Electro 7 elevates the Electro series with a powerful new Synth Section, dedicated per-section effects and a refined panel design with a high-resolution color display.

Combining our latest piano features with the Organ and Rotary Speaker from the acclaimed Nord Organ 3, the Nord Electro 7 offers exceptional versatility in a lightweight, stage-ready instrument. Read more at nordkeyboards.com. #nordelectro7"

Highlight features

General

New Panel design and new large color display
Physical Drawbars on all models
HP 73 - new Kawai Triple Sensor Hammer Action keybed
Expression Pedal Assign, enabling pedal control of Synth Filter and effect parameters
Organ Section

B3, B3 Bass, Vox, Farfisa, Soft B3 and Pipe organs from Nord Organ 3
Rotary Speaker emulation from the Nord Organ 3
3 mic positions for Rotary Speaker
Physical Drawbars with LEDs on all models

Piano Section

Compatible with the Nord Piano Library
Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sounds
Dynamic Compression, Unison, Timbre
Effects Section

Dedicated effects per section
Rate and Amount for Modulation Effects
New Spring reverb
New Amps (Brit and Suitcase)
Global Reverb with per layer Send

Synth Section

Samples, Analog waveforms and FM synthesis
Push Encoder for selecting Category and Sound
Vibrato with adjustable rate, amount and delay
Mono, Legato and Glide
Unison
Low-pass filter with Resonance control
FM Partial and FM Amount
Dual envelope for Amp and Filter/FM
Compatible with the Nord Sample Library

Haken Continuum MPE Control over Eurorack - Teaser

video upload by peff

"Beta Testing some new eurorack thing :)"

Tempo synced bytebeats w/ Prismatic Spray II, Zeptocore and Phantasmal Force

video upload by Arman Bohn

"My devices can be found here:
https://distropolisgoods.com/

A quick demo of the PITCH SCALING feature on the Prismatic Spray II which allows for some artifact-inducing time stretching. A more detailed walkthrough is coming soon!

I have both the Prismatic Spray II and the Zeptocore syncing via MIDI clock (125 BPM) sent from the Phantasmal Force (little wood panel guy) and routed through the RK-006. I also have the Phantasmal Force sending a sequence of notes to the Prismatic Spray, causing it to change pitch every bar. I have MIDI retriggering on the Prismatic Spray set to ON - so every time it receives a new note message, it restarts the bytebeat incantation.

PITCH SCALING is set to C4 which locks to 125 BPM pretty well.

Beep beep boop!"

KORG Introduces the KAOSS PAD V

video upload by Korg

Korg KAOSS PAD KPV // In-depth review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

Press release follows:

KORG Introduces KAOSS PAD V: A Touch Evolution for Modern Performance and Production

MELVILLE, NY - Korg announces the new KAOSS PAD V, a reimagined evolution of its expressive touch-based effects platform, designed for the way musicians, producers, performers, and content creators work today. Building on the iconic KAOSS approach, the new unit arrives as a powerful real-time sound manipulation tool for vocalists, instrumentalists, producers, and performers delivering an advanced dual-touch control surface with expanded effects and sampling on stage, in the studio, and in streaming environments today by reacting instantly to gestures, shaping sound through intuitive touch interaction, and integrating seamlessly into contemporary setups.
The KAOSS PAD V centers on a redesigned touch interface capable of responding to two simultaneous gestures, allowing users to control paired parameters at once and create evolving textures, layered movement, and dynamic transitions in real time. Filter and delay, pitch and reverb, modulation and feedback, and many other combinations become fluid, tactile musical expressions rather than static settings, helping performances feel more alive and interactive.
Connectivity and integration play a key role in this new generation. KAOSS PAD V supports MIC, LINE, and USB inputs simultaneously, enabling vocals, instruments, and computer audio to blend into a unified performance system. A balanced microphone preamp ensures clean vocal input, while a dedicated high-impedance input allows electric guitars and basses to connect directly without added hardware. An integrated USB audio interface streamlines recording, processing, and streaming, making it equally suited to DAW workflows, livestream setups, and headphone monitoring. A newly designed power circuit and refined audio path support low-noise, stable operation whether used in performance venues, studios, or creative spaces anywhere music is made.

Vocal creativity takes a significant step forward with the new Voice FX engine, providing harmonies, vocoder-style layers, pitch-morphed tonal shaping, and expressive textures applied in real time. The platform even allows users to control external MIDI equipment with their voice, opening distinctive performance possibilities that extend beyond traditional effects processing.
Guitarists and bassists also gain a powerful new performance partner. With direct connection via the dedicated high-impedance input, KAOSS PAD V offers fingertip-controlled ambient swells, rhythmic modulation, time-based glitch elements, atmospheric reverbs, and other expressive textures, all shaped by movement across the pad rather than menu navigation or fixed parameter adjustment.

Sampling and looping are built directly into the creative workflow. Users can capture up to eight bars depending on tempo, overdub layers as they perform, keep precise loop positioning during playback, and keep performances rhythmically grounded through BPM-synced Step Hold operation. Multiple playback and slicing options support creative rearrangement, making KAOSS PAD V a capable tool for remixing, live improvisation, and evolving pattern creation.
Honoring its lineage while expanding its scope, KAOSS PAD V provides access to a curated range of classic KAOSS effects alongside refreshed modern processing, from filters, delays, reverbs, and modulation to advanced voice shaping and contemporary textures. Users can further refine their sound using onboard editing tools, tailoring parameters, creating customized variations, saving personal presets directly to the device, and even adjusting pad-LED color and program behavior to suit their workflow. With 300 total programs available - 200 factory presets and 100 user location - plus support for external SD or SDHC cards, the platform balances immediacy with depth.

Compact, robust, and designed for real-time expression, KAOSS PAD V measures 210 mm wide by 226 mm deep by 49 mm high and weighs approximately 1.3 kg (excluding power supply). It includes RCA line input and output connections, balanced/unbalanced MIC/GUITAR input, headphone output, MIDI In/Out, USB connectivity, and ships with an AC adapter and Quick Start Guide. Operating stability from 0 to +40°C ensures reliability across environments.
With KAOSS PAD V, Korg advances the KAOSS concept into a new era, keeping the immediacy and visual interaction that made the series a staple while deepening control, expanding sonic capability, and aligning the platform with today’s creative demands.
For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com.

Street Price: $649.99 USD

Introducing the Stylophone VOICE - portable sampler

video upload by Stylophone

"Keep up with the news
https://stylophone.com/stylophone-voice/

Record sounds from the world around you. Bend the audio with multiple effects and turn it into music. From quick melodies to wild sound experiments, the VOICE makes creating music fast, fun, and completely hands-on—wherever you are.

Intro: Capture and play your own samples using 3 voices and shape your sound with 12 built-in effects.

• Capture and play your own samples
• Shape your sound with 12 built-in effects
• Sample anything directly via mic or aux input
• Built-in sequencer and 4 pattern memory slots
• Add rhythm with integrated drum sounds
• Take it anywhere — runs on 3× AA batteries
• Play across a two-octave stylus keyboard with transpose
• Multiple listening options with built-in speaker or headphone output
• Connect to other gear using sync in/out"

STYLOPHONE VOICE - PORTABLE SAMPLER

SAMPLE THE WORLD

Meet the Stylophone VOICE, the latest edition to our Pocket Range Series. Record sounds using the Stylophone VOICE from the world around you and then bend the audio with multiple effects and turn it into music. It’s really simple to capture and play your own samples using three different voices, which you can then shape with 12 built-in effects. Create quick melodies and wild sound experiments. The VOICE makes creating music fast, fun, and completely hands-on. Get creative wherever you are!"

Tron:Ares Soundtrack-inspired Synth Music – Performed on Blipblox SK2 + After Dark

video upload by Blipblox Sound Lab

"Nine Inch Nails did an amazing soundtrack for Tron: Ares, and we wanted to see if we could recreate that energy on the Blipblox.

As you watch the movie, notice the cool synth sound that showed up around 37:10. We couldn't help but think that sounded very Blipblox-esque, so we tried our hand at recreating something similar on our very own SK2 and After Dark synthesizers."

NO T¥R∆NTS - Drone w/ röntgen synth for humanity

video upload by Somnambule

"Hi folks!

This drone piece is a sonic act of resistance against the abuse of power, authoritarian politics, and dehumanized rule. It stands uncompromisingly against tyranny and the systematic destruction of democracy and human rights by autocratic regimes. Their violence, their lies, and their control operate on a global scale and affect millions. This work is not a commentary—it is a protest. A rejection of oppression. A refusal to remain silent.

PΞΛCΞ&LØVΞ to all folks!🖖👽

Created with röntgen synth. Use headphones for best sound…"

Cathartic winter synth jam - "Expanse Part 1"

video upload by Hazel Mills

"If, like me, you're in winter hibernation mode, join me here and melt into this (unedited) evolving, analog, massive hug of a soundscape. This video actually came to be because I've been re-jigging my studio set-up and was testing a gear combo (listed below)."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 6
Echo Fix Spring Reverb
Echo Fix Chorus Vibrato
Vongon Polyphrase
Vongon Ultrasheer

Happy Jamuary ;-)