Changing Colors

video upload by gotharman

"Playing with colors.
www.gotharman.dk"

Sneak peak at the Little deFormer Zero.

THE HISTORY OF THE STYLOPHONE

video upload by Stylophone

"Stylophone has come along way since its invention in 1960s.

From Brian Jarvis and his genius idea to David Bowie and Kraftwerk, let’s take a look at the history of the Stylophone!"

RC CIRCUIT BENT 'THE REVENANTS MACHINE' ATMOSPHERIC FEEDBACK SOUND GENERATOR HORRORSYNTH

video upload by ResonanceCircuits

"The Revenants Machine from ResonanceCircuits."

www.resonancecircuits.com

'THE REVENANTS MACHINE' made its first appearance on the site in a slightly different design including a wooden case back in 2017.

DUNE 3 Expressive Suite Released

Dune 3 expressive suite - MPE preset demos

video upload by Expressive E

"DUNE 3 Expressive Suite is out! 🎉 Get the best deal until August 6!

The Expressive Suite continues, now with DUNE 3 by Synapse Audio, one of the most versatile synths out there for modern music production.
Known for its high-quality oscillators, flexible routing, and extensive modulation matrix, DUNE 3 also shines through its MPE integration, making it a natural fit for expressive performance.

We designed 300 exclusive MPE presets that fully utilize DUNE 3’s sound engine. From lush pads and cinematic textures to punchy basslines and evolving arpeggios, each sound reacts naturally to your gestures — pitch, pressure, slide — bringing a new level of nuance to your playing.

🎹 MPE Expansion Promo – July 23 to August 6:
• Full MPE pack (300 presets): $39.99 instead of $59.99
• Individual banks (100 presets): $17.99 each instead of $29.99
• Bundle DUNE 3 + MPE Suite: $167.30 instead of $239

🎁 Get DUNE 3 Expressive Suite now: https://expressivee.com/151-dune-3-ex..."

1974 Crumar Jazzman - Ultra Rare Vintage Piano Synth w Pedal (SERVICED)

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Demo at the listing previously posted here.

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Studio Electronics - Omega 8 Analog Synthesizer - complete 8-voice - Silver SN 1046

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"Crazy cool custom color Studio Electronics Omega 8. This is a Monster synth. Sounds incredible."

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Custom Skinned Roland Jupiter XM

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"Cool custom Jupiter XM in excellent condition.

Comes with:

•power supply

•custom skin overlay, very small parts that were cut to fit as seen in pictures ($80 value)

•custom color vinyl dots on preset buttons

•JD800 model expansion installed ($149 value)"

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Roland Juno-106 *RESTORED Classic 80s Synthesizer

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"This 106 has been meticulously refurbished over many hours, with future-proofing measures other sellers rarely do, and is working perfectly and ready to play / record with. Parts costs alone, not including labor, were probably over $500.

In addition to any repairs, we did the following work to this unit:

Cleaned all potentiometers.
Cleaned all switches.
Cleaned all jacks.
Replaced all 80017 chips with modern replicas
Replaced all slide pots
Replaced fader dust protectors with new ones
Replaced all tact switches with new ones for optimal performance.
Replaced power supply capacitors for longevity.
Replaced BBDs (MN3009 x2).
Replaced bias trims (19k).
Replaced 100k trim.
Replaced battery.
Reloaded factory sounds.
Calibrated VCF, VCA, Noise bias for BBD.
Removed all keys and cleaned keys and keyboard chassis.
Cleaned key contacts.

Multiple systematic tests to make sure unit works reliably over time.

This 106 is better than the rest, will hopefully be much more reliable than others you'll find on the market and is priced accordingly."

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RARE Roland SVC-350 Vocoder – One of First 10 Units Ever Made

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"A truly historic piece of synth and studio gear – a Roland SVC-350 Vocoder, serial number within the first 10 units ever made, manufactured in 1979. This is not just another vintage vocoder – this is a museum-grade piece of Roland history, and among the earliest production vocoders ever released by Roland.


🔹 Ultra Low Serial Number – CONFIRMED among the first 10 off the production line.

🔹 Made in Japan, 1979 – The debut year of the SVC-350.

🔹 Fully Analog Circuitry – Rich, smooth, and unmistakably vintage vocoding tone.

🔹 Professional Rackmount Format – Built like a tank with beautiful brushed aluminum faceplate.

🔹 Used by legends – Kraftwerk, Laurie Anderson, Herbie Hancock, Eurythmics, and more.

🔹 A true collector’s gem – Extremely rare in this condition and with such historic provenance."

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Roland MC-505 Groovebox

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"These MC505s are getting old! With their age a lot of the original Roland displays are losing lines, missing digits and being overall in a state of sadness. This one on the other hand is feeling better than ever! It's got a new a display and its gotten a general service from our in house technicians. It's working great and looking better!"

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 w/ Roland P-6: A Series of Quirky Lofi Beats

video upload by goth jocks

"The results of my first couple of weeks with the Teenage Engineering OP-1. It’s a complete 360 from the sequencer heavy workflow of the Elektron boxes. Spiced things up with some FX from the Roland P6 and Source Audio Collider

I remember the first time I saw one of these 10 years ago, I thought it looked like some sort of retro futuristic magic device. I didn’t know anything about synths, but I wanted one so bad. But the price! As I continued to learn more about the synthesizers, the price barrier grew. This thing started to seem like a complete rip off.

Now, thanks to an unexpected trade offer, the Teenage Engineering OP-1 is finally in my possession. My thoughts: worth the wait… and the price"

Bossfighter Win (MEGASYSTEM live audiovisual remix)

video upload by LucaTronico

"A high-energy battle music remix inspired by old-school arcade boss themes.
This live set blends synthesizer performance with reactive glitch visuals, amplified by audience gameplay on retro consoles. No loops, no edits — just raw chaos.

Megasystem Live – June 20 @ El Sótano Analógico
Chiptune & retrowave performanec + real-time glitch visuals powered by CRTs and classic consoles.
Audience gameplay influences both visuals and music. Total chaos, fully live.

🧠 Instruments: Dirtywave M8 · Roland MC-101 · Teenage Engineering OP-Z
🎛️ Visuals: Video Glitch System (Oliver Behrmann)
🎮 Interaction: Classic consoles hacked into the AV chain
Original music theme not owned by me :)

🔗 Stay Connected:

📷 Follow my musical explorations on Instagram: / luca.tronico
🌐 More info about me: https://lucatronico.w.link/"

XTRIKE - intuitive musical and cultural experience

video upload by Mad Synth Engineer

"XTRIKE's flexible musical architecture is complete with an auto-tuning and micro-tuning engine. Play the instrument in the most intuitive way and instantly create traditional and exotic melodies.

XTRIKE is now in pre-launch phase on Indiegogo. Sign-up with your email to secure a 200€ super-early-bird discount! Sign-up here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xt..."

See the X-Audio label below for more.

RIP Ozzy Osbourne 🖤

video upload by RetroSound

"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

❤️ Support #RetroSound​ channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com

Rest in Peace Ozzy
One of my favorite tracks.
Mr. Crowley by Ozzy Osbourne from the album Blizzard of Ozz (1980)

Featured the Moog Minimoog, the Logan String Melody II and the Roland VP-330

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.

My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

OZZY OSBOURNE - "Mr. Crowley" 1981 (Live Video)

video upload by Ozzy Osbourne

"Ozzy performed "Mr. Crowley" live on TV in Rochester, NY in 1981."

With what appears to be a Roland RS-09 mkI. And the brilliant Randy Rhoads on lead guitar. I hope they are together again.

--

I'm going to miss him. Thanks to RetroSound for the post.

Oberheim OB-X8 - SM Lush Analog Keys

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

**Reverb Used is Specular Tempus**

This Patch named "SM Lush Analog Keys" will be included in Explorations Volume 2, this one really shows how rich and full the OB-X8 can sound. Sometimes Less is more, and this patch keeps things simple but just lovely and not achievable on every synth with such depth. This is exactly why I love this synth so much!"

nad bhairav massage

video upload by Ebotronix

Joranalogue Audio Design,
2x Cycle 5, 2x Filter 8,Generate 3,Fold 6,Pivot 2,Select 2,
2x Contour 1,Collide 4, 2x, Link 2, Enhance 2, Step 8, Morph 4,Mix 3,
Tunefish, µYarns, Shades, µPeaks,
Ornament and Crime,
Natbhairav scale, number of notes: 7
notes (in cents): 0, 203.9, 385.9, 497.7, 702.3, 792.2, 1088.3
2x Doepfer R2m, A 177-2,
4ms Peg, DLD,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
22.07.2025
video # 2558

Korg Sigma.... thru Boss echo & Yamaha reverb...

video upload by noddyspuncture

NINA Multi Track Sequencer 2.1 Firmware Update: Melbourne Instruments Analog Polysynth Groovebox

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"NINA's multi track sequencer firmware 2.1 is out now, NINA is no longer just a synthesizer — Unlock a standalone groovebox for beatmakers, producers, performers and sound designers. A groovebox for dynamic and expressive performance anywhere - studio or stage. Great for generating quick new ideas or work some amazing complexity into your music. This is all powered by NINA's raw analog oscillators, ladder filter and wavetable oscillator. Not forgetting the revolutionary motorized knobs that snap to life for hands-on, tactile interactive control, now you can feel your sound. Whether you’re crafting beats or complex melodic patterns, this next-gen groovebox workflow unlocks a completely new way to create.

All sounds and patterns in this video were created solely using NINA.

Key Features of the Multi-Track Sequencer:
• 4-Tracks—up to 64 steps with independent length per track, for polyrhythmic sequencing.
• Per-step Automation—front panel parameters can be locked per step.
• Polyphonic Sequencing — up to 12 voices available spread across 4 tracks.
• 64 Noise types — percussive hits, metallic textures, buzzes and digital percussion.
• Motorized Automation— you can see the front panel move, turn automation on/off.
• Time-based features —shuffle, micro-timing, clock multiplication, variable gate lengths, and probability.
• Perform patterns—recall and chain up to 16 patterns.
• Internal Storage for more than 4,000 patterns.
• Save a pattern with all sound and sequencer data in save into a single file.
• Standalone operation— no other gear required. Of course NINA works well with other gear too!
• New features include: timing quantization, clear notes and clear steps.

Thanks to all the artists who contributed to this video, follow them here:
00:42 The Unperson @TheUnperson
01:28 Oora @OoraMusic
01:57 Tom Hall / tomhallsonics
02:33 Honeysmack / _honeysmack_
03:23 Tomo in der Muhlen / tomo.raw
03:59 Jonti / jontidanimals

Download 2.1 firmware here:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
NINA owners can request their free magnetic overlay from:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Discover more at Melbourne Instruments

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/"

Minimal Ambient w/ Electric Kalimba, Prophet-10 : 40 Degree Glassland 2025-07-22 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece for Lottie Canto electric kalimba and ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10—minimal ambient built from simple harmony and kalimba melody.

The electric kalimba (Lottie Canto’s Colour Palette) runs its onboard delay, with additional reverb from ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II. I toggle Micro Loop and use the CLOCK control to pitch-shift along the way.

The Prophet-10 uses a slow-attack, slow-release pad patch. Its output goes through ‪@strymon‬ blueSky for reverb."

When modules grow limbs: ADDAC's Servo

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Checking out Servo, a unique new module from ADDAC Systems. It can turn knobs or trim pots on a modular, synth, pedal, mixer, or anything else that’s small and cylindrical and that lacks a cv input. Perfect for when your hands are busy doing other things, or for when you want slow LFO-style modulation, or for when you want super precise stepped adjustments.

More info and manual:
https://www.addacsystem.com/en/produc...

Latest Electrum Modular album:
https://smallchanges1.bandcamp.com/al..."

"At ADDAC we always admired the geniality of Neil Young’s Whizzer, way ahead of it’s time, a great example how great ingenuity and engineering can come together to make something great. Inspired by it’s motor controlled method we created a 4HP solution to control any knob that doesn’t have a CV input, while also possible to use for other gear as well (within certain distance constraints).

We use a Servo motor which is a specific type of motor that can be digitally controlled to go to a precise angle. This motor is controlled by a microcontroller that also receives an incoming CV voltage from 0 to +5v and lineary converts this voltage range to the 270 degree Servo motor range.

Using a spring wire and metal couplers the motor shaft is then attached to the target knob to be controlled which will turn as the Servo turns.
Two other knobs [MAXIMUM ANGLE] & [MINIMUM ANGLE] further allow to control the “sweet spot” of the target knob, setting a smaller Servo range.

Raising the [MIN ANGLE] knob above the [MAX ANGLE] knob inverts the Servo range.

We can't stress enough how important it is to read the whole User's Guide thoroughly for this one!

Note: All specifications and features are subject to change without previous notice."