Roland MC-202 with MC-2oh2 Hi-Rez Upgrade

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"Excellent condition MC-202 with Tubbutec MC-2oh2 Hi-Rez upgrade. Even adds a cool 8-bit sampler /drum machine that can load 12 of your own samples via MIDI dump.

Professionally installed by Tubbutec authorized installer Borish Electronics, not a cheap job to have done at $500 labor due to complexity involved with tiny CPU removal and replacement + $400 for actual mod kit itself. Overlay can be removed easily if you prefer.

Comes with rare original bag, Roland/Boss power adapter, and manuals (in Japanese)."

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[MON2 FW2.0] Sampling Daft Punk - Discovery with a 40-Second Limit (and Breaking It)

video upload by Monkhum craft and creative (ม่อนคํา ซีซี)

See the announcement post from 2024 here.

"What happens when you slice Daft Punk’s Discovery into 40 seconds—and drop it into a MON2?

Say hello to MON2: Soundscape Machine FW2.0 — a compact, hand-built synth + sampler from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

In this video, we used 40-second clips from Daft Punk’s Discovery album to show what MON2’s loop sampler can do. With its 6-oscillator synth engine, vertical OLED interface, 12 sample slots, and sound-sculpting FX (echo, distortion, LPF), you can transform iconic sounds into something totally your own.

💽 Load 12 WAV samples (max 40 seconds total)
🎚️ Sequence with 16 steps and real-time tweakability
🎛️ Layer with synths, FX, and MIDI over USB

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🌐 Website: https://monkhum.cc
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🛍️ Shopify: comming soon
📸 Instagram: / monkhum.cc

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Meet COSMOLAB by Faselunare – Modular DSP Kit for Makers & Musicians | Crowdfunding Soon

video upload by FASELUNARE

"🎛️ COSMOLAB is an open‑source modular DSP developer kit designed for companies, makers, musicians, educators, and anyone who wants to explore and create custom sound tools.

⚡ Powered by ‪@electrosmithco‬ Daisy Seed, Cosmolab lets you:
✔️ Prototype your own synths and audio processors
✔️ Build modular and reusable hardware designs
✔️ Experiment with sound like never before

🛠️ 100% open‑source and fully expandable – you can even design and add your own custom boards to make Cosmolab truly yours.

Cosmolab is made of 8 boards: Audio I/O, MIDI I/O, CV I/O, Display, Pots with double LEDs, and two keyboard options to build your custom synth.

🚀 We’re launching a crowdfunding campaign in September!

👉 Don’t miss out – join our mailing list to get early updates, sneak peeks, and exclusive launch rewards.

🔗 Sign up now at https://cosmolab.faselunare.com/

📢 Be part of the next generation of sound creation!"

How to Connect Erae to Hardware Synths (MIDI & Clock Setup Tutorial w/ Hydrasynth)

video upload by embodme

"In this tutorial, we walk you through how to connect the Erae to external hardware synthesizers, using the Hydrasynth as our example. Whether you're working with MPE-enabled synths or standard MIDI gear, this guide will show you how to:

🎛️ Route different MIDI Out ports on the Erae
⏱️ Set the Erae to send MIDI clock to your external hardware
🎹 Use advanced features with MPE or non-MPE synths alike

The setup process is simple and powerful—perfect for building a hybrid setup with your favorite synths."

A $20 MIDI synthesizer based on the SAM2695 chip (#seeed #XIAO-MIDI-Synthesizer)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's the #seeed 'XIAO MIDI' #synthesizer, a $20 box based on the #SAM2695 synth-on-a-chip and the XIAO ESP32-C3 MCU. You can get it here: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-MIDI... Table of contents:

00:00 quick sound impression
00:12 hi
00:38 hardware overview
00:57 default firmware
01:50 creating a firmware that actually supports MIDI (shoutout to @SimpleDIYElectroMusicProjects )
03:12 build a 5 pin MIDI in plug
05:23 some sounds: piano
06:20 saw wave pad
06:34 "crystal ep"
07:13 analog pad
07:27 'glass pad'
08:05 synth brass
08:23 drum kit
08:33 on NRPNs and SYSEX using @intechstudio 's GRID controllers
09:13 NRPN explained (Filter cutoff frequency control)
10:54 SYSEX explained (Reverb time control)
11:38 calculating the checksum
12:20 live tweaking demo
13:01 same, but using multiple tracks
14:25 conclusion; some feedback to SEEED

Also check out https://github.com/kinoshita-lab/MIDI... which uses the same chip but already has a MIDI capable firmware. https://www.tindie.com/products/kinos...

HÄLP ZIS CHANNEL

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


Features 1: Zero-Barrier Creation, Perfect for Music Beginners

With three preset modes and plug-and-play functionality, you can dive straight into music creation—no complex setup required. Built-in speaker and four tactile buttons deliver an intuitive, self-contained experience that eliminates external dependencies. Start making music from the very first note, no prior expertise needed.

Features 2: All-in-One MIDI + Metronome – Smarter, Smoother Workflow

XIAO MIDI synthesizer comes with a pre-set Metronome Mode, where you can press the buttons to change your BPM and toggle the drum track to effortlessly sync rhythms and control your entire beats with one single device. No need for extra devices or apps.

Features 3: Pro-Grade Performance for Advanced Players

Open-source hardware/software architecture supports deep customization and advanced sound design. With 64-note polyphony and 128-note capacity, unlock limitless sonic possibilities—craft your own signature sound engine, whether you're a beginner or an audio hacker.

Features 4: Ultra-Portable & Fully Hackable

Pocket-sized design (71mm × 49mm × 28.5mm) lets you capture inspiration anytime, anywhere. The 3D printed enclosure is fully open-source for you to remix and customize—not just an instrument, but your personal music canvas.

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Behringer Syncussion SY-1 // A Pleasant Surprise

video upload by Starsky Carr

"I wasn't expecting much... but wow! The reason I've not demo'd the Behringer Syncussion SY-1 earlier is because it never really appealed to me - mainly I think because the drummer in my band at school had one and all i ever heard from it was a range of sci-fi laser blurps... turns out it does alot more.. and those kicks - amazing."

0:00 What is It?
3:24 Modes A-F
4:04 Hats & Claves
5:25 Kicks
7:14 Sample & Hold
7:41 Tuning with MIDI
8:40 LFO
10:50 8 Bit Burbblrbopples

Oxi One MkII Harmonizer Basics

video upload by Alec Sea

"In this video I'm demonstrating the basics of the harmonizer function in the Oxi One MkII

00:00 Start
00:40 Chord sequencer as leader
02:26 Global settings for the harmonizer
04:23 Poly sequencer as leader
05:49 Harmonizing to the performance keyboard
08:05 Harmonizing to external MIDI"

Improvising chiptune music using 2 SIDs and a looper

video upload by MIDI IN

"I realised that I haven't recently tried using the looper in MIDIPan with MIDISID, and that's actually a lot easier now that the new version of MIDISID allows you to plug in a USB MIDI controller. Power and data with a single lead. I chose a slow laid back beat, and used a lot of portamento, or glide. I'm using the Beebop minor scale for some interesting licks."

MIDIPan: https://peacockmedia.software/drum/

MIDISID: https://peacockmedia.software/midisid/

Suziki Siel Expander 80 Synth Test

video upload by loksync

"Test of my Siel 80 synth. All synth sounds are from the Siel, sequenced with Ableton. I recorded the Siel onto multiple tracks but one of the tracks is being recorded live in the video whilst I tweak the Siel filter using Midi CC with a Max4Live device.
The kick and hat are not from the Siel.

The Siel uses an SSM2045 filter."

Novation Drum Station - Rackmount Midi Drum Synthesizer SN 010336

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"Novation Drum Station - famous rackmount drum module, capable of doing all the great and famous percussion sounds. all tweakabke, and tweaks can be saved as kits. made in England.

also can serve as Midi to Din, it has din sync out on the back. so can be synced with those old things. super handy."

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Dub Techno w/ TR-808, Music Easel, microKORG S Mirage in Tokyo by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A track built with the Roland TR-808, Buchla Music Easel, and ‪@KORG_INC‬ microKORG S—dub techno sculpted from delay-soaked synth lines and classic drum-machine rhythms.

TR-808: Kick is sent from the individual out through a SANSAMP Bass Driver before recording; all other sounds leave the main out, which runs into a Boss DD-6 for tempo-synced delay.

Music Easel: Generates soft-attack, long-release tones that feed into a ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for reverb and filter sweeps.

microKORG S: Plays a MIDI-sequenced phrase with its onboard delay, while additional notes are overdubbed live."

SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY Introduces OMNICYCLONE - A Generative FM Beat Machine

Launching OMNICYCLONE. A Generative FM Beat Machine video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"OMNICYCLONE is a unique take on generative synthesizers. It's primarily focused on percussive phrases, but it can also create melodic content.

At its core lies a Yamaha OPL2 emulator that has been extensively modified to achieve things the original chips couldn't – like a fully stereo image and a complete revamp of sonic possibilities.

We've taken some of the most interesting features from WINTERMUTE, expanded the emulator further, and hybridized them with OPERA ROTAS features to birth a new generative beast that sounds surprisingly retro and modern at the same time.

You can order Omnicyclone here:

https://www.tindie.com/products/jc204..."



"OMNICYCLONE is a unique take on generative synthesizers. It's primarily focused on percussive phrases, but it can also create melodic content.

At its core lies an OPL2 emulator that has been extensively modified to achieve things the original Yamaha chips couldn't – like a fully stereo image. Some Yamaha chips of that era only offered hard-panned stereo (just center, left, or right). OMNICYCLONE provides 256 possible stereo positions, which sounds probably awesome.

We've taken some of the most interesting features from WINTERMUTE, expanded the emulator further, and hybridized them with OPERA ROTAS features to birth a new generative beast that sounds surprisingly retro and modern at the same time.

In this new incarnation, we've added volume bars for each channel, providing a clearer visual understanding of what's happening under the hood.

The synth is controlled by 2 banks of parameters, plus a fully-featured global LFO and global parameters for controlling each of the ADSR stages. It also includes a variety of new generative strategies that are explained in the manual.

OMNICYCLONE runs on the Fluorine hardware, meaning you can flash Fluorine's other firmwares (there are 4 different ones to choose from) in addition to the OMNICYCLONE firmware. This gives you multiple synths in one piece of hardware.

There's also a new firmware that turns the Fluorine hardware into a USB MIDI Controller with 2 banks of potentiometers. This means you essentially have multiple synths plus a MIDI controller in one device

The OMNICYCLONE firmware is closed source. Existing Fluorine users can order the digital files to easily switch between their other Fluorine firmwares and the OMNICYCLONE firmware. The USB MIDI Controller firmware is also free for Fluorine users, but the OMNICYCLONE firmware has a small fee to support its development.

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EMU PROTEUS 2500 w/ Original Box, Manual & CD

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Pic of the inside below.

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Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller 2.0 firmware update overview Melbourne Instruments

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"Melbourne Instruments is excited to release Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 — the next evolution of their groundbreaking motorized MIDI controller. Following the success of their acclaimed motorized synths, NINA and DELIA, Roto-Control brings the same tactile precision to software and hardware control, redefining hands-on workflow for modern music creators.

New 2.0 firmware features include:
Send MIDI Notes via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Send Program Change with Bank Select via Roto-Control buttons in MIDI Mode.
Group tracks with fold/unfold actions via Roto-Control supported in Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Manual mapping and customization of Ableton Live racks and macros now possible.
Roto-Control knobs now have a centre indent haptic option in MIDI Mode.
Roto-Control Setup App now compatible with both Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.
Roto-Control now compatible with Linux for use with Bitwig Studio.
Please see release notes for more info.

Grab Roto-Control Firmware 2.0 here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...
More info on Roto-Control here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

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ABOUT ROTO-CONTROL

Designed for a fast, intuitive workflow, Roto-Control features three powerful modes: MIX, PLUGIN, and MIDI with Motion Recorder.

In MIX Mode, Roto-Control syncs automatically with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, instantly displaying track names and colors pulled live from the session—no need to manually label anything. Track updates happen in real time with zero setup.

In PLUGIN Mode, parameters are learned once and saved locally, making recall instant across any system. One-touch setup and direct label mapping from Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio ensures a seamless experience every time.

With thousands of assignable parameters stored internally, Roto-Control is the only motorized MIDI controller that offers this level of portability, flexibility, and precision."

Follow-up to this post.

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

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Details via synth_nyc:

"We can be grateful that Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave has a full MIDI SYSEX implementation and documentation: [Google doc link]

This is getting rare these days.

I was provided with 3rd Wave firmware v1.8gRC25 for testing purposes so that’s why you may notice some features in the editor, new compared to 1.8f (the current official release).

GENERIC FEATURES:

- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v1.8gRC25):
- 2 Editor Pages per 3rd Wave Multi parameters (total of eight Pages for the four 3rd Wave Parts)
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Single parameters
- 1 Editor Page for 3rd Wave Sequencer parameters
- All 1385 Program (All 4 Parts Multi + All Single + All Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:05 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 02:20 in the video above):
- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer
- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Naming
- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)
- Press Program Write to save it to the synth

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:
- Go to the video Description on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/1098612319

MOTIVATION:

- Consistent User Experience (no skeuomorphism): Color coding of synth blocks (VCO1 in blue, VCO2 in green, VCF in orange, etc..) which makes it extremely efficient and consistent across synths (rather than using different synth UI or dedicated editors).

- No 'Shift' Button: All parameters are laid out in one page if possible, on the editors.

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Tour De France/Kraftwerk - (Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Version)

video upload by Guinan

"I was listening to the 50th Anniversary version of the album, ‘Autobahn’ by Kraftwerk and it occurred to me to have a try at one of their tracks.

By far the most danceable of theirs is the 1983 song ‘Tour De France’ with the 2003 Francois Kevorkian mix the best fit for the Circuit Tracks treatment. It also should be noted that the band were complete cycling fanatics even hosting some of their concerts in velodromes!

With the real Tour De France just about to kick off (5th July in Lille) I couldn’t think of a more suitable track, and I want to dedicate this with love to my cycling-loving father-in-law, Bernard.

Having influenced early 80’s electro music such as Afrika Bambaataa’s ‘Planet Rock’ the influences went in the other direction for this track. Hiring the famous New York electro producer Kevorkian to do the remix made for a fantastic combination. Francois was responsible for many of the greatest New York electro productions and remixes.

(a big shout out too to anyone who's here because they love the broom scene from the movie, 'Breakdance' !)

This era of Kraftwerk was notable in introducing sampling to the normally analogue instrumentation they used. For this reason, I’ve drafted in my Circuit Rhythm again in the same way as my recent version of Robert Mile’s ‘Children’. See here;

• Children/Robert Miles - (Novation Circuits... [posted here]

Everything you hear is coming from just these two machines (Circuit Tracks & Rhythm). The Tracks is programmed with the musical parts and is playing the Rhythm on two tracks. There are in addition some rhythm tracks playing on this machine to thicken out the sound. No other synths were used (apart from the sampled instruments mentioned below) and you’re hearing the straight audio direct out from the machines.

I loved the challenge of putting this together (see below for details!)
I hope you enjoy it too and check in soon for more tunes.

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The Ultimate Workstation Returns – KRONOS

video upload by Korg

"Since its debut in 2011, KRONOS has been the benchmark for keyboard performance and workstation versatility. Trusted by top artists around the world, it’s powered countless performances, productions, and compositions.

Now, KRONOS returns, refreshed and refined for a new generation of creators.

What’s New in KRONOS
• 256 new programs
 – 128 brand-new sounds (including Italian Grand, Tine EP I Early)
 – 128 curated from KRONOS Sound Libraries
• Faster, more responsive TouchView display
• 60% faster startup time
• New chassis with powder-coated metal and black wood side panels

Core Features
• 9 sound engines including SGX-2 (acoustic piano), EP-1 (electric piano), MOD-7 (FM), and more
• Enhanced SGX-2 engine with Berlin and Italian grand pianos
• 8" TouchView display with drag-and-drop, parameter search, and improved response
• Set List Mode with color-coded presets, real-time notes, and built-in EQ
• Seamless Sound Transitions (SST) for smooth patch changes
• 16-track MIDI + audio recorder with 48 kHz audio and editing tools
• Advanced control surface: sliders, knobs, vector joystick
• Available in 61, 73, or 88 keys with semi-weighted or RH3 fully weighted keybeds"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Mandala mk2 tutorial 12: linking tracks

video upload by likaoninstruments

"This is a very useful feature when we have a CV (pitch) track, and want to generate corresponding envelopes from another track.

In the envelope track options, go to 'Link to', select the reference track and boom! The steps from the reference track are copied any kept in sync.

As a bonus, you can lock some steps on the slave track, and they will stay untouched if the reference track changes :)"

via Likaon Instruments

"The Mandala mk2 is a HIGHLY boosted revision of the original Mandala.

Oh wait, we can’t call it a revision actually. It is a completely new product that takes its roots from the original Mandala, and adds many features, including melodic capabilities and advanced generative capabilities on 8 tracks.

TRIGGER SEQUENCING
Euclidean by default
Easy manual step toggling
From 1 to 128 steps per track, plus 4 substeps per step
Direct mute switch on each track

CV SEQUENCING
Melodic sequencing
AD Envelope generator (linear, exponential), invertable
Arbitrary CV (-5 to +5V) per step
CV glide (linear or exponential, for custom LFOs!)
Quantization (internal or external, S&H or continuous)
Transposition (for chords!)

GENERAL TOOLS
4 quick save slots for live playing
8 CV inputs for modulation (customizable binding)
Possibility to toggle gates instead of sending triggers
Trigger probability on track and step level
Trigger shuffle, CV shuffle (with adjustable chance) for generative beats and melodies
Copy from one track to another in one click
Master clock output
Save / load presets to microSD card
MIDI in/out"

You can find additional demos here.

Midweek MIDIPan - fitting new enclosure and 9/8 improv

video upload by MIDI IN

"A friend and enthusiastic MIDIPan user kindly sent me an enclosure that he designed. I'm going to fit that to my MIDIPan and see how it looks. Then I'll do a little improvisation.
This is the @Hainbach video that I refer to: • This Rare Anatolian Drum Machine Hits Diff..." [posted here]

All Black Tangible Waves - Full System + Extra Modules + Cables

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