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Monday, April 06, 2026

It's Finally Here // UDO DMNO Review and demo


video upload by Starsky Carr

"The UDO Domino *is here… and it might be one of the most interesting hybrid synths we’ve seen in years. In this full demo, review, and walkthrough, I explore what makes this *8-voice hybrid polysynth so unique — from its dual synth architecture to its incredibly flexible filter section and deep modulation capabilities.

With FPGA oscillators, analog-style waveforms, 32 digital waves, and a powerful dual-engine design inspired by classic SEM-style layouts, the Domino sits somewhere between vintage character and modern sonic experimentation. And yes… it can get beautifully weird.

In this video, you’ll hear real-world sound demos, explore the interface, and see how far you can push this synth — from lush pads to aggressive, experimental textures.

🎛️ What you’ll learn in this video:
Overview of the UDO Domino architecture
Dual synth engines (Domino 1 & 2) and layering possibilities
FPGA oscillators + digital waveforms
Deep modulation options (LFOs, envelopes, cross-modulation)
Advanced filter modes: low pass, band pass, high pass, phase & more
Stereo, parallel & series routing
Effects: chorus, drive, delay, reverb & EQ
Play modes, binaural mode & voice variations
Real sound demos and performance examples

🎧 Why this synth stands out
The Domino goes far beyond a traditional polysynth. With extreme flexibility in routing, modulation, and filtering, it behaves more like an experimental sound design tool than a conventional keyboard — while still being intuitive and hands-on.

🎹 My verdict
This isn’t just another synth — it’s a playable, exploratory instrument that encourages experimentation and rewards creativity. If you like synths that go beyond the obvious… this one’s worth a serious look."

Speak & Music — Lo Fi Retro Synth as a Virtual Instrument (Decent Sampler)


video upload by A Last Picture From Voyager

"I turned a rare 1980s Texas Instruments toy synth - the 'Speak & Music' - into
a full virtual instrument. Here's the demo and a live track built entirely with it.

This little plastic relic from 1981 has one of the most unique lo-fi tones I've
ever heard: wobbly oscillators, crushed bit-depth, and a raw analog character that
no modern synthesizer can replicate. So I sampled every note, every texture, every
glitch — and built a playable virtual instrument from scratch.

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WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO
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→ Overview of the original Speak & Music toy synth (1981)
→ Demo of the virtual instrument
→ Live track composed entirely with the virtual instrument and the real one
→ How this fits into lo-fi & ambient music production workflows
→ Where to get the instrument (link below)

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🔗 GET THE INSTRUMENT
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Speak & Music :
Patreon : / speak-music-lo-154500567
Gurmoad : https://alpfv.gumroad.com/l/speakandm...

Speak & Music Bundle with 3 other retro instruments :
Gurmroad : https://alpfv.gumroad.com/l/forgotten...
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ABOUT THE SOUND
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The Speak & Music was part of Texas Instruments' "Speak & Spell" family —
a range of educational toys with surprisingly musical internal hardware.
Its built-in synthesizer produces the kind of retro, degraded, lo-fi tones
that music producers have been chasing with vintage synth VSTs and lo-fi
sample packs for years. This is the real thing, captured and made playable.

Perfect for: lofi beats, ambient pads, cinematic textures, lo-fi music production,
experimental electronic music, and anyone who loves the sound of broken vintage gear.

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⚙️ GEAR & SOFTWARE USED
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• Speak & Music (Texas Instruments, 1981)
• Logic Pro
• IR Tool by Robomitchum"

Melodies from the Amsterdam Days


video upload by itramtal

"This electronic jam was born from the magic of my days in Amsterdam. Inspired by its streets, lights, and vibes. Let yourself be carried away by this sonic journey."

APHEX TWIN - Pulsewidth COVER (Elektron Digitakt2, Roland SH01a, Prophet REV2)


video upload by nicola neeco

"Recreating Aphex Twin’s “Pulsewidth” using modern hardware synths: the Elektron Digitakt II, Roland SH-01A, and Sequential Prophet Rev2.

This is my cover version of one of the most iconic tracks from Selected Ambient Works 85–92, carefully crafted to capture its hypnotic pulse and raw analog character.

To rebuild the drum section true to the original, I used Roland R-8 drum samples (the same machine Aphex Twin used) loaded into the Digitakt II, and programmed its sequencer for the rhythmic patterns.
And for the iconic melody the same sample Aphex used: the first seconds of the track Butterfly Holocaust by Neutron 9000."

Ping Filter w. Gotharman's Tuul


video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Here a quick demo of the vowel filter, pinged, with the help of some FX"

Thank you for watching.
My name is Meska of the statik collective . I've been making mostly 'dark and expérimental' music for more than ten years now, i'v learn so much online, now it's time for me to share my knoledge, my exploration and this channel is a place to talk about the tools, sound design and techniques to make music with.

You can stream my albums and EPs at https://statikwave.bandcamp.com/

If you'd like to support the channel​ consider buying music from bandcamp ;)
Contact/booking: meskastatik@gmail.com"

MetaModule Tutorials: Shepard Tones Patch


video upload by 4ms Company

"Visit our forum for the patch notes and files: https://forum.4ms.info/t/shepard-tone..."

Commination - Dark ambient Psychedelic Doom Drone - Elektron Tonverk & Soma Pulsar 23


video upload by Abre Ojos

"54bpm - Big words from little men

‪@WeAreElektron‬ Tonverk &‪@somasynths‬ Pulsar 23

Video:
Live visuals using The Wizard of Mars (1965) from Archive.org played through cracked ancient iPad and processed through:
Video microscope
Sony ZV1
Roland V1-HD
‪@entropyandsons‬ Recursion Studio
Resolume Avenue
Recorded with Rodecaster Video

Dark ambient audiovisual stuff: https://abreojos.net"

Teaser 2 Jam Session Vintage


video upload by coyotesynth

"Voici le setup qui sera mis à disposition des visiteurs pour le SynthFest France, du 17 au 19 avril 2026 à Nantes. Ce n'est pas un stand où chacun essaie un instrument différent. C'est une Jam Station dont le but est de faire jouer plusieurs musiciens ensemble. Une session par heure, inscrivez-vous à votre arrivée, c'est gratuit!

Here is the setup that will be available to visitors at SynthFest France, taking place from 17 to 19 April 2026 in Nantes. This isn’t a stand where everyone tries out a different instrument. It’s a Jam Station designed to get several musicians playing together. There’s one session per hour – sign up when you arrive; it’s free!

More at www.synthfestfrance.com"

Huge classic synth collection

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"This collection of vintage synthesizers has grown with me for years. Most all of these instruments have been used on many projects, including VeggieTales, a variety of remixes, and many PlayStation video games and marketing and promotional discs. Most recently they were used on the Mass Effect Andromeda video games soundtrack. They have also been sampled and are part of the SoundVault Collection and the Kurzweil Analog Collection for the K2000 series samplers.
VEMIA note: to forestall many inquiries, The seller’s idea is that he wants to sell it as a whole. That may or may not work out in this auction. If it doesn’t, obviously he’ll be free to do whatever he wants after the auction finishes.

It all works. Everything has been kept in a clean, smoke-free, climate-controlled studio. I have always fixed things myself, so everything is operational and sounding great. I have repair notes on the synths that received attention, though most of them have worked great over the years, without much need for repairs. There are also several MIDI to CV converters so they can all be controlled by computer, plus cables if desired. And a few have cases and manuals.

ARP 2600 with lid but no keyboard. Pictured with broken slider and missing caps, but I believe I have them. ARP Odyssey (White) ARP Odyssey (Black & Gold) ARP Odyssey (Black & Orange) ARP Avatar (Original with pickup) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want) ARP Avatar (CMS modded with patchpoints, filter, and envelope) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want)

Chroma Polaris

Crumar DS-2

EDP Wasp

Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum Electro Harmonix DRM 32 Digital Rhythm Matrix

EML 101

Mini Korg 700S Korg Mono/Poly Korg MS-20 (Original Korg Filter) Korg SQ-10 Sequencer Korg Poly-Six Korg Trident

Moog Liberation with rack power, cable, and case Moog MiniMoog Moog MemoryMoog Plus with MIDI and case Moog MicroMoog Moog MultiMoog Moog Opus 3 Moog Prodigy Moog Sonic Six (The case is poor, but the synth panel looks great) Moog Taurus with case

Oberheim Matrix-6r Oberheim OB-1 Oberheim OB-8 with Page 2 and MIDI Oberheim OB-SX (This one is probably in the worst physical condition of them all) Oberheim Xpander

Rheem Kee Bass

Roland CSQ-600 Digital CV/Gate Sequencer Roland JP-8080 Roland Jupiter-4 Roland Jupiter-6 with Europa and original box Roland Jupiter-8 with Encore MIDI Roland JX-8P Roland MKS-7 Roland MKS-30 with PG-200 Roland MKS-50 with PG-300 Roland MKS-70 with PG-800 Roland MKS-80 with MPG-80 Roland MSQ-100 sequencer in box Roland SH-1 Roland SH-2 with case Roland System-100 Model 101, 102, & 104 Roland System-100m D Block Roland System-100m Phaser and Sequencer Block Roland System-100m 104 Polyphonic Keyboard Roland TB-303 with Sequentix MIDI and Filter CV

SCI Max SCI Pro-One SCI-Prophet-5 SCI Prophet-600 with GliGli

Star Instruments Synare 3 Star Instruments Synare 4 Star Instruments Synare Sequencer

Yamaha CS-30 Yamaha SK-20

Encore Expressionist MIDI to CV/Gate Kenton Pro4 CV/Gate and DCB and Wasp JL Cooper MIDI IO 8 ch MIDI to CV/Gate

Standtastic wall-mount arms plus cables if you want them."

Polymoog Keyboard, super looks n/w SN 1401

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"Really nice-looking Polymoog Keyboard (280A, Gary Numan Vox Humana type, serial number 1401) - but not working. The lights come on, but it seems like there's no-one at home.

Very much worth having serviced, because of its excellent cosmetic condition, and because of those iconic sounds and the wonderfully playable keyboard. Photos now done - you can see it hasn't had a lot of use, by the lack of wear on the numbers (even 1: Vox Humana) and because it is still a bit grubby - check the inner bits of the keys which could do with cleaning when it is serviced.

btw it's not every day you see a Polymoog's bottom.... Packing at VEMIA 36GBP."

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