PULSAR-23 and the PULSAR-23 1984 Limited Edition

video upload by SOMA Laboratory

"Inspired by the industrial atmosphere of 1980s sci-fi and the iconic '1984' theme, this edition features a stunning polished-steel chassis and a striking red LED scheme. It comes in a stark all-black carrying case with special red-white-and-black alligator clips and a typewritten certificate of authenticity, completing the industrial-dystopian vibe.

Technical Upgrades:
New oscillator design for the BD that produces an asymmetrically clipped triangle wave that can be overdriven to a square wave with the Drive knob.
Tune knob range expanded.
OMG pin is now an AC coupled FM input.
Also incorporates a new filter for the BASS section based on the polivoks filter.

And this is already available from SOMA US Division and limited quatity for SOMA EU."

Getting started with the S4: Performance features

video upload by torso electronics

"In this tutorial, we explore the S4’s performance features.

Learn how to create and map perform macros, modulate them, use action buttons for punch-in effects, and combine everything with TEMP to make changes that disappear as soon as you let go.

For more information about the S4, please visit torsoelectronics.com

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - Selecting and mapping a macro
00:53 - Bipolar and unipolar modulation
01:48 - Clearing perform macro mappings
02:16 - Renaming perform macros
02:56 - Modulating perform macros
03:39 - Temp
04:12 - Example #1 Creating a macro to control track levels
05:12 - Example #2 Using action buttons"

The Gritty 80s Digital Synth Nobody Talks About | Kawai K1m

video upload by Ian Dixon

"The Kawai K1m is a 1988 digital synth module with no resonant filters and no built-in effects, but it still has a distinctive late-80s character that makes it much more interesting than the spec sheet suggests.

In this video I take a first look at my Kawai K1m, explore the four-source sound architecture, PCM samples, additive-style wave building, joystick control, factory presets, multi mode and external effects, then try building a new patch from scratch.

Chapters:
00:00 Why the Kawai K1m is interesting
00:24 K1m overview and why I bought it
01:38 Dry sound and synth architecture
02:28 Four-source patches and muting parts
03:20 Waves, PCM samples and additive-style synthesis
05:10 Drum samples and looped waveforms
06:55 Programming controls, envelopes and joystick
07:59 Polyphony and the gritty K1m character
08:56 Factory sounds and D-50-style bells
09:59 Vocal sounds, effects and Miami Vice references
12:56 Editing patches with the software editor
14:10 Multi mode and layered performances
15:02 Building a new K1m patch
17:57 Is the Kawai K1m worth buying today?
19:08 What should I do next with the K1m?"

why the WALDORF PROTEIN sounds like 1989 INDUSTRIAL?

video upload by Tonepusher

"In this video, I explore the digital character of the Waldorf Protein, its unique wavetable synthesis, and how it brings back the iconic sound of the Waldorf Microwave. Discover why its imperfections are exactly what make it so interesting for industrial, EBM, and dark electronic music."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Shark

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This video does not fit the space theme but lets pretend it is a space shark. Lifeforms SV-2 attacks Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing."

Improvised Techno Jam with Torso S-4 (Vocal Loops & Sidechaining) | Vol. 39

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"Vol. 39 of the Torso S-4 Explorations series.

In this session, I dive into a raw techno track starting with a layered soundscape built from two vocal samples. From there, I bring in a driving drum loop and use the Torso S-4's envelope follower to dial in a sidechain compression effect directly on the unit.

No planning, no preparation—every sound and structural decision was made entirely on the spot. The live performance was recorded and lightly mixed/mastered in Pro Tools.

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Soundscape setup (Vocal Samples)
2:10 - Adding the drum loop
2:35 - Envelope follower & sidechain effect
3:08 - Let's bring another sample
3:48 - Performance continues

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#TorsoS4 #LiveJam #Techno #Dawless #MusicProduction #Improvisation #ProTools"

Summer Meditation — Listening to Plants

video upload by bitnotbyte

"A short outdoor meditation in the evening sun. The Instruo Pocket Scion translates the electrical signals of nearby plants into sound, shaped live on the Teenage Engineering Field System.

No overdubs, no edits — just plants, synthesis, and fading light.

🌱 Instruo Pocket Scion — biodata sonification
🎛️ Teenage Engineering Field System"

Concorde - Prophet 12 Elegy from a Parallel Future (Giscardpunk)

video upload by Mamotreco

"G‑BOAF—the last Concorde built for British Airways—stands at Bristol, beside the ghosts of Filton's runway. A white delta of pure supersonic ambition, unchanged and untamed. Elsewhere in the same era, TGVs sliced through the French countryside and Minitel screens glowed in every home—parallel dreams of an ambitious and uncompromising state‑driven future. This aircraft is a monument to the momentum of the Giscard and pre-Maastricht Mitterrand eras."

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Current channel music compilation: https://mamotreco.bandcamp.com
Previous music releases available here: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

8/5/26 Metasonix D-2000 & R-57 + Zerosum Inertia Horripilation & TVM23 + MFB SEQ-1 & LFO & ADSR (…)

video upload by Cfpp0

"This rancid beat is starring Zerosum Inertia’s Horripilation module and the S&H from the MFB dual LFO module. The Metasonix D-2000 is being triggered by the MFB SEQ-1, clocked by ALM Pamela’s New Workout. The D-2000 1/4” output is converted to 3.5mm and multiplied by the Doepfer A181 with one copy going to the Metasonix R-57 and the other copy going to the Zerosum Inertia Horripilation into the TVM23 VCA. Both the TVM23 and the R-57 are being modulated by the MFB dual ADSR. The Horripilation filter CV is modulated by the MFB dual LFO triangle output, while the S&H output is modulating the CV on the D-2000 Drum 2, and the left CV input on Horripilation. There are two Alesis MIDIVERB II units. One is set to preset 05 and the other is set to preset 40."

LYRA-8, Swarmatron, JEN SX-1000, Strega, and Grendel Drone Commander Emulators by Diego Capoccitti

video uploads by Diego Capoccitti

Use the player controls to skip through videos once started.

Playlist:

1. OktaDie, plugins and iOS app inspired by LYRA-8 ....Coming soon! #synth #sounddesign

"Eight touch-sensitive voices, a cross-modulation matrix, a dual modulated delay and an overdrive — no keyboard, no scale, no quantization anywhere.
It drifts on its own and never makes the same sound twice.

The plugin will be available on Mac, Windows and iPad.
VST3 / AU / AAX / AUv3, instrument and FX.

Coming Soon on! https://www.diegocapoccitti.it"

2. SwarmaDie 2 — Swarmatron (Unofficial) Emulator Plugin | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

SwarmaDie 2 is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Swarmatron analog synthesizer, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows. The Swarmatron is iconic for its hypnotic, swarming sound — multiple oscillators slightly detuned against each other, creating that signature ethereal drone. Made famous by artists like Jonny Greenwood, it's a rare and expensive hardware piece. SwarmaDie 2 brings that unique character straight into your DAW at an affordable price. MUSIC: "Hollow Light — Piano & Swarmatron (SwarmaDie 2 Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)

3. SwarmaDie 2 iOS — Raw Screen & Audio Capture on iPad (Swarm Synth Jam)

4. JenDie — The JEN SX-1000 Reborn on iPad | Analog Synth Plugin Test

JenDie is an analog synthesizer inspired by the legendary JEN SX-1000 — the iconic Italian mono synth of the late '70s — faithfully recreated with its warm, gritty and unmistakable vintage character.

In this video you can see JenDie running on iPad, tested in standalone (also AUv3 plugin available!), showing how easy it is to bring that classic analog tone into a modern mobile setup. Plug in, play, and enjoy pure vintage synth vibes — anywhere.

🎛️ ABOUT THE PLUGIN
JenDie captures the soul of the JEN SX-1000: rich oscillators, a characterful filter and that raw, organic analog warmth that made the original a cult classic. Perfect for basslines, leads, retro sequences and anyone chasing that authentic vintage synth sound.

5. AlchemDie — Make Noise Strega (Unofficial) Emulator | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

AlchemDie is an unofficial emulator of the "alchemical" Make Noise Strega, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.

Inspired by the mysterious and esoteric hardware designed by Make Noise in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini, AlchemDie is more than a synthesizer: it’s a laboratory for sonic experimentation. It transforms a simple digital oscillator into an unpredictable, evolving sound machine by routing its output through a feedback delay experiment that blurs the line between synthesis, processing, and noise.

From haunting drones to screeching feedback and organic textures, AlchemDie brings that unique "strega" soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.

MUSIC: "Nigredo (AlchemDie Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)

⚙️ KEY FEATURES:

Tonic Oscillator: Includes a sub-harmonic generator and continuous waveform morphing.
Vactrol-style Activation: VCA with asymmetric slew response for organic, acoustic-like behavior.
Time/Filter Loop: BBD-style delay emulation with dynamic lowpass and feedback.
Agitation Function: Generator with continuous trapezoid modulation to stir the sound.
Gesture Pads: Six momentary pads for multi-parameter macro control and performance.
External Substance: Input for processing external audio through the alchemical engine.
Character Section: Analog-style tape companding and stereo width controls.

6. DroneDie — Grendel Drone Commander Classic (Unofficial) Emulator | Overview & Demo (VST3 / AU / AAX)

DroneDie is an unofficial emulator of the legendary Grendel Drone Commander Classic, available as a VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for Mac and Windows.

The Grendel Drone Commander Classic is a cult hardware drone synthesizer, beloved in experimental, industrial, and noise music for its raw, abrasive, hypnotic character — a machine that turns simple oscillators into visceral sonic textures. Rare, quirky, and deeply expressive, it occupies a unique niche that no conventional synth can fill.

DroneDie brings that savage analog soul straight into your DAW at an affordable price.

MUSIC: "Axiom (DroneDie Demo)" (Diego Capoccitti - 2026)


⚙️ KEY FEATURES:

Inspired by the original hardware's raw oscillator behavior and gritty drone character
Simple, intuitive interface optimized for modern DAWs

7. DroneDie for iOS: Unedited RAW Live Demo & Jam in iPad (AUv3)

You can find them at https://www.diegocapoccitti.it