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Korg Conference: Innovation in Electronic Music Instruments | Live at smem

video upload by smem

"The Berlin-based Korg team came to smem in Fribourg for an exclusive conference with Korg to discuss the past, present, and future of synthesis. From their legendary analog heritage to the cutting-edge "Acoustic Synthesis" coming out of Korg Berlin, this session dives deep into what makes Korg a perennial innovator in the industry."

Compression & Dynamics Patching on Eurorack Modular Synths // Sump Pump by Robots Are Red

video upload by DivKid

"Here we have SUMP PUMP from Robots Are Red (with circuit design from Setonix Synth). It's a 6HP stereo Eurorack noise gate that can also invert its behaviour into a compressor and with the 'floor' control it can also be an expander. We've 3 umbrella sections in the video with compression, noise gate and sidechain ducking techniques. Check out the patches and let us know which is your favourite. There's also an exclusive run down of the dirty bass patch on / divkid"

*TIMING INDEX // CHAPTERS*
00:00 Intro & previews
01:00 What are we doing & feature run down

PATCHES // COMPRESSION
03:17 Setting up compression on beats
06:05 Adding excitement to thick distorted bass with expansion
08:17 Reshaping chords with compression

PATCHES // NOISE GATE
10:00 From basic to creative noise gates
13:56 “Beat density” with floor control (thanks to RAR for the idea!)

PATCHES // DUCKING & SIDECHAIN
17:48 Big dumb bass ducking - good fun & how to set it up
19:34 Creatively duck ambient FX - I love this mixing/production trick

It's a noise gate, it's a noise suppressor, it's a compressor, it's an expander, it's stereo.

The Specs and Stats:

Width: 6hp
- Attack and Release knob for envelope(s)

- Threshold for suppression/compression (0V - ~8V)

- Floor controls the amount of suppression/compression from -100dB to Unity and even up to +10dB for expanding the louds louder or make the quiets a bit louder.

- Level controls your overall output level

- Gate/Comp switch: When in "Gate" mode, whenever the input falls BELOW the threshold level, the envelope will engage towards the floor setting. When in "Comp" mode, the envelope will trigger when the input rises ABOVE the threshold setting.

-Stereo inputs and outputs. The envelope follower is assigned to the Left input, so the L input can also be used as a sidechain input for a mono signal (into In-R).

- Engage input. This is a gate input for manually engaging the envelope.

- Threshold CV input. This offsets from your knob position.

- Floor CV input. This also offsets from your knob position.

- Duck CV Input. This is an envelope follower input that applies and inverted envelope to the level of the signal. Send a simple pulse or trigger, an actual kick, an envelope, or anything else into this to duck your signal.

-Envelope Output. The envelope Output does not follow the "floor" settings and always outputs a full voltage envelope.

Special thanks to SetonixSynth and many others for really helping make this module a reality.

Meet the Haloplane: Electromagnetic Micro-Loop Sampler From the Makers of the Chromaplane

video upload by Passepartout Duo and KOMA Elektronik

"The Haloplane is a new electromagnetic micro-loop sampler.

For more info and to sign up for notifications about price, availability, and features: https://www.chromaplane.co/"

"The Chromaplane and Haloplane are unique electromagnetic synthesizers played using pickups. They’re instruments that emphasizes expression, intuition, and play.

Chromaplane

Electromagnetic analog synthesizer with ten tunable fields

Self-contained and pure, the Chromaplane creates a cloud of electromagnetic oscillations above its surface - play melodies by drawing above the surface, or just drone. A simple and intuitive interface focusing on immediate and organic electronic sound.

Haloplane

Electromagnetic micro-loop sampler

We’ll be showing the Haloplane at Superbooth 26 (booth O400) in Berlin."

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Liquid DnB - Novation Launchpad Pro (Live Jam)

video upload by Stefan Torto

"A chilling session.
My music : https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
Get my sample packs : https://www.stefantorto.com/sample-packs
Website : https://www.stefantorto.com"

Siel Keytek CTS 2000 ultra rare Crosstable Synth + Original Case + Cartridge

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via this Reverb listing

Demo video in the listing previously posted here (don't miss it).

"Ultra Rare SIEL Keytek CTS 2000 Crosstable synthesizer! (Serial N.049!)

I made a DEMO VIDEO to show how sounds this beauty (check it below on the gallery)

100% perfect working conditions

SERVICED by pro tecnician

comes with

- its original case

- cartridge

Technical Info:

The Keytek CTS 2000 is a digital synthesizer with analog resonant filters. It has 2 oscillators per voice with 8 voices and analogue CEM 3389 filters. The same as in the Waldorf Microwave I or Prophet VS. A mix of Ensoniq and PPG Wave.

Additionally it features Cross Table Synthesis which is described as wavetable synthesis with 333 digitally sampled waveforms. You can control up to 6 wavetables per voice with complete analog processing for each voice including 24db per octave filter. 2 envelope generators with up to 5 parameters and 3 LO's. 6 data entry slider for real time editing of all parameters."

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EWI beginners tutorial with the Greaten AP500 Pro (Part 1)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"You're considering an EWI, for example the Greaten AP500 pro (https://www.greaten-music.com/)? This series of tutorial videos explains what an EWI is and how to get started.

00:00 whom is this series for?
01:00 what is an EWI?
01:48 why should I play an EWI (if I already play saxophone / flute / clarinet)?
03:02 charging the battery and getting started
03:36 finding your way around: EWI parts and keys explained
05:08 switching on
05:25 holding the EWI correctly
05:52 hand and finger positions explained
06:29 play a note and try different playing techniques
07:23 play an octave!
07:52 a helpful manual: looking up the fingering tables
08:06 play a childrens' song: All My Little Ducklings
08:42 play a childrens' song: Mary Had A Little Lamb
09:05 don't rush it and don't waste your strength
09:27 conclusion

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL
https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
https://floydsteinberg.bandcamp.com/"

Synapse Audio Obsession: 60 Cinematic Ambient Presets Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"🌃 Synapse Audio Obsession - Posthuman Dreams is a collection of 60 dark cinematic ambient presets. It includes: 8 Basses, 9 Keys, 9 Synths, 8 Leads, 7 Pads, 5 Strings, 5 Drones, 9 Textures.
📺 The soundset draws inspiration from sci-fi movies, cinematic soundtracks, dystopian worlds, urban landscapes, noise ambient albums, experimental modern art, and contemporary sound design.

📦 The presets are available here: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/obse...

📼 Built around the concept of imperfection, the collection blends gritty, lo-fi textures with constantly shifting timbres shaped through deep modulation.
The result is a living, breathing set of sounds—expressive, characterful, and capable of adding a distinctive atmosphere to any track, live performance, or visual project.

📻 The timbral range is wide and diverse, covering dark, noisy, lo-fi, retro, romantic, melancholic, nostalgic, atmospheric, detuned, cold, distant, dull, massive, epic, bright, orchestral, distorted, metallic, tense, atonal, non-harmonic, FX-like, evolving, and sweeping textures.

🎛 All patches are velocity-sensitive. The ModWheel enhances expressiveness by adding motion and tonal variation—brightening the sound, introducing vibrato, shifting timbre, or adding extra movement for dynamic and engaging performance.

💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
To add presets to the collection, open the plugin Browser, click Menu in the upper left corner, then select Import Folder, and specify the folder on your computer."

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SPHERES

video upload by Morenook

Novation Circuit Tracks and Waldorf Protein.

For Sale Rare Metasonix D-1000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine

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video upload by tonetweakers

"Available now at tonetweakers.com. We’ve decided to sell our Metasonix D-1000, one of the rarest, most sought after and possibly weirdest drum machines ever. Please email if seriously interested. “Unleash pure sonic chaos and analog character with the Metasonix D-1000—an unapologetically wild drum machine that ditches sterile digital precision for raw, tube-driven power; built around real vacuum tube circuitry, it delivers aggressive, unpredictable tones that range from deep, thunderous kicks to searing industrial textures, making every beat feel alive and dangerous; whether you’re crafting experimental electronic music or looking to inject gritty personality into your productions, the D-1000 doesn’t just make rhythms—it creates an experience that’s bold, tactile, and impossible to replicate with anything else.” #metasonix #metasonixd1000 #drummachine #compurhythm #vacuumtube

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