Details on XILS-lab's The Eighty

You might remember the teaser video and announcement video.

The press release with additional details follows:

XILS-lab launches The Eighty as virtual Vangelis soundalike homage to iconic Seventies synth classic, faithful to the original and enhanced for the future

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: XILS-lab is proud to launch The Eighty — effectively acting as a virtual Vangelis soundalike homage to an iconic Seventies-vintage synth classic that the Academy Award-winning Greek musician, composer, and producer of electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical orchestral music made into his signature sound, thanks to its exceptionally complete performer expression features (such as a layered keyboard that was both velocity- and pressure-sensitive in action, albeit, unlike most keyboards of the time, that aftertouch could be applied to individual voices, and a ribbon controller allowing for polyphonic pitch- bends and glissandos), faithful to the original and enhanced for the future as the latest entry into the audio software company’s lengthening lineup of virtual instruments par excellence — as of January 14…

It is fair to say that Bladerunner — the now-classic Ridley Scott-directed sci-fi film from 1982 set in a dystopian future Los Angeles of 2019 — is, for many, inextricably linked with Vangelis’ BAFTA- and Golden Globe-nominated score, showcasing his superlative skills with that iconic Seventies-vintage synth classic that was arguably as ahead of its time as that trailblazing score to which its sound subsequently became inextricably linked in itself. Much missed, Vangelis left this mortal coil in 2022, sadly, while the relatively few remaining fully operational examples of Yamaha’s CS-80 synth — supporting true eight-voice polyphony, with two independent synthesizer layers per voice each with its own set of front panel controls, in addition to a number of hardwired preset voice settings and four parameter settings stores based on banks of subminiature potentiometers — that musically meant so much to him are highly coveted by high-flying collectors, commanding eye-watering prices extending into high five-figure territory, putting them well beyond the reach of mere musical mortals... not that many could comfortably carry one anyway as they weigh in at a back-breaking 100kg/220lbs (including built-in hard case), regardless of how deep their pockets may well be!

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JAMUARY 2025 #14 - FEEDBACK HERO!

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

Listen in stereo.

"Happy new modular year!

Heavy Feedback literally played by hand, thanks to a simple, custom made passive opto sensor, WILD! Crazy stereo from NLC diff-rect

100 GRIT
Fixed filter bank
Mini drive
QAM
diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

JAMUARY 2025 #13 - CRAZY STEREO FEEDBACK

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Heavy Feedback looping, MASSIVE!
Crazy stereo from NLC diff-rect

100 GRIT
Fixed filter bank
Mini drive
QAM
diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

FlatSix Modular - Slight Of Hand

video uploads by FlatSix Modular



Nocturne Alchemy Platform - Free Swappable Firmwares
Same great module, but with a darker attitude and all black keyboard, by popular demand. A 1U (Intellijel format) Eurorack module that functions as a monophonic CV keyboard. It's designed to be extremely playable with responsive, light-touch, tactile switches for keys, a wide portamento/slew range which is adjustable in real-time, as well as octave up and down buttons for maximum performance in a small package.
Height: 1U (Intellijel format)
Width: 26HP
Depth: 40mm ("Skiff-friendly")
Light-touch, tactile switch keyboard
4 octaves of control from C0 to C4
Portamento / Slew Control Potentiometer
5v Gate and CV out calibrated to 1V/0
Calibration mode with tuning for each note across 4 octaves & EEPROM memory (Comes pre-calibrated)

FlatSix Reverb Shop

FlatSix Modular - Arp Of Darkness

video uploads by FlatSix Modular



'Arp Of Darkness'
Nocturne Alchemy Platform - Free Swappable Firmwares
The Arp Of Darkness is an arpeggiator with a unique twist: It's designed to create dynamic and evolving note sequences by utilizing a buffer approach similar to a Turing Machine or Shift Register.
Unlike traditional arpeggiators, which typically play chords as individual notes in a predefined pattern, this
module allows you to enter notes sequentially into a buffer of variable length, (from 3 up to 16 notes) and play it back using 6 playback modes more commonly found in arpeggiators. (Forward, Backward, Exclusive Pingpong, Inclusive Pingpong, Golden Ratio, and Random).
Height: 1U (Intellijel format)
Width: 26HP
Depth: 40mm ("Skiff-friendly")
4 octaves of control from C0 to C4
6 note buffer lengths (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 16)
6 playback modes (Forward, Backward, Exclu Pingpong, Inclu Pingpong, Golden Ratio and Random) with cyclce select, direct select, (queued & immediate) and reset
Clock input and CV out calibrated to 1V/0
Calibration mode with tuning for each note across 4 octaves (Comes pre-calibrated)

FlatSix Reverb Shop

FlatSix Modular - Seventh Summoner

video uploads by FlatSix Modular

"Introducing the Seventh Summoner - a 1U eurorack performance sequencer with a unique twist!" Flat 6 Seventh Summoner and Arp of Darkness Jam

video upload by Molten Music Technology

"Seventh Summoner is the third firmware from Flat 6 running their fabulous 1U keyboard module. This one is a sequencer with up to 32 steps, different play modes and the saving of up to 6 sequences. I've paired it with the Knob Technology ηCarinae, through the Replicant Filter and into Echo Cinematic. The ARP of Darkness, meanwhile, is playing the Castor & Pollux II through the Foxtrot Duo filter and into an Erica stereo delay.

That's it! I think I've found my sequencer combo for live performance."



'Seventh Summoner' (Black)
Nocturne Alchemy Platform - Free Swappable Firmwares
The Seventh Summoner is a powerful 1U performance sequencer that brings the flexibility of a full-featured sequencer into a compact form. At its core, it’s designed for real-time performance, giving you the ability to recall and manipulate up to six 32-note sequences on the fly. Adjust playback direction, slew, octave, note transposition, and clock division in real-time to craft evolving musical expressions.

And then, there is the Summoner... With the Summoner Sequence, you can record these same dynamic manipulations into a meta-sequencing layer. Chain up to 16 of your sequences, complete with all your adjustments, and watch them come to life like spirits in the grasp of a master Summoner.
Height: 1U (Intellijel format)
Width: 26HP
Depth: 40mm ("Skiff-friendly")
Current Draw: 40 mA +12V, 0 mA -12V, 0 mA 5V
Four octaves of control from C0 to C4
Six 32-note sequences
16-step Summoner Sequence to chain and manipulate the six normal sequences
Five playback modes (Forward, Backward, Pingpong, Golden Ratio and Random) with direct select, (queued & immediate) and reset
EEPROM Storage for saving of all sequence data
Clock input and CV out calibrated to 1V/0
Calibration mode with tuning for each note across 4 octaves (Comes pre-calibrated)

FlatSix Reverb Shop

BLAZEE / rings, bass and lots of reverb / eurorack

video upload by BRiES

JAMUARY 2025 #12 - FEEDBACK LOOPING

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Inspired by @hellf.o EQ pedals feedback jams.

100 GRIT
Fixed filter bank
Mini drive
QAM
diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Redshift 6 // All Factory Presets // Sounds Only

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Running through all of the Factory Presets in the Supercritical Redshift 6 synth. This is a no talking demo, I've a full breakdown of the concept here: • Supercritical RedShift 6 // Analog We... [posted here]

I've added reverb to the more reverb friendly tones in the first half. I think this gives a better understanding of how the sounds would fit in a mix. If you prefer them in the raw I still got you covered. Jump to the second half. It's the same recordings, same sounds etc, naked."

Dynacord EC-280 analog BBD echo / reverb (+ Elka OMB5)

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"EC280 FOR SALE HERE: https://www.ebay.com/itm/306026834216
https://reverb.com/item/86584891/

Here is an overview of this singular analog delay. The EC280 was allegedly the very first bucket brigade device delay around. I don't know about that but it was the first Dynacord released and it paved the way for their futur classic units like VRS 23, SRS 56 or TAM 19 / 21.
What makes this unit special is the use of BBD chipsets to create reverb spaces. The result are totally unatural reverbs but that are extremely deep and beautiful. The sound is dark and dense, and a bit gritty, you wont't get very define repetition out of this echo unit but it really glues the instrument you run into it. It further has a 'chorus" level that acts peculiarly too since you can't set the time of the chorus, it is tied to the delay 'speed'. With this chorus knob, fast speed setting and high feedback level ('regeneration') you almost go to flanger territories.
A very unique device it is."

"This is the rare first non tape delay produced by Dynacord. It uses 8 Philips TDA 1022 bucket brigade device chipsets and offers echo and reverb mode, along with some kind of modulation labelled chorus, very much like the modulation that will be found later on in units like Dynacord VRS23, Yamaha E1010 or Ibanez AD202, here in its simpliest form, the speed of the modulation cannot be set and is tied to the speed of the delay, thus giving some very strange possible effect. The sound is very deep and dark, the reverb mode in particular is magnificient.

The unit was serviced: every single electrolityc capacitors were replaced, everything was cleaned and it is calibrated. It is in fully working order and in very good cosmetic condition, with only minor signs of wear."

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CyDrums | Expressive Drum Synthesizer [DEMO JAM 2 with Ambient Ø]

video upload by SONICWARE

"A Neo-Hyperactive Drum Synthesizer that truly stands out https://sonicware.jp/pages/cydrums

We are accepting preorders for shipment in Mid-February.

● 4D Drum Sound Evolution
Wavetable x Velocity & Pressure Modulation = 4D Drum Sounds That React, Transform, and Evolve

● 22 Custom-Built Sound Structures
22 Sound Structures Tailored to Each Instrument for Endless Sonic Possibilities

● Versatile Effects & Flexible Routing
Two Insert Effects, Reverb, and Master Effects with Flexible Routing for Versatile Sound Processing

● Powerful 8-Track Beat Making
Non-Stop, Intuitive Beat Making Powered by an 8-Track Drum Sequencer

● Endless Creative Possibilities
Generative Patterns with Randomization and Probability, Plus Numerous Performance Features incl. VariSpeed and Snip Loop"

JAMUARY 2025 #11 - FEEDBACK LOOPING

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Inspired by @hellf.o EQ pedals feedback jams.

100 GRIT
Fixed filter bank
Mini drive
QAM
diff-rect, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Skyline 🕊️ (Elektron Digitone + Pioneer Rmx-500 // Sequential Take 5 + Strymon Deco 2)

video upload by 2-Minute Warning

"Just wanted to start 2025 with a very simple and smooth 2-Minute jam before moving on to more serious matters 😊

In this jam, the Elektron Digitone is sequencing a couple of patterns playing mainly BELLS and CHIMES (with probability etc.). I'm using the RMX-500 remix station to add reverb (DOWN REVERB) and tremolo (TRANS) effects on the Digitone's output.

The BASS and LEAD part is being played in real-time on the Take 5, which is running through the Strymon Deco 2 pedal which is adding more character and fluctuations to the sound.

0:06 Playing with the REVERB DOWN knob
0:16 Take 5 real-time playing
0:56 Unmuting track 3 & 4 on the Digitone
1:16 Enabling the TRANS effect
1:44 Outro"

JAMUARY 2025 #10

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Pamela's new workout
Battering ram
RYO Aperture
2OPFM
Bean jelly
AHH, diff-rect, Noise, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

JAMUARY 2025 #9

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"Happy new modular year!

Pamela's new workout
Battering ram
Noiswasp
2OPFM
Bean jelly
AHH, diff-rect, Noise, Quadratt, Line out

4U 50hp recorded live into Syntakt reverb and delay"

Roland System 100 Model 103 Mixing Amplifier Module SN 701284 w/ Original Box

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this listing

Apparently this is the same unit featuring in this video posted earlier today.

"Roland System-100 Model 103. The original box and Japanese manual are included. The unit has been tested, and all channels are working perfectly. The spring reverb is exceptionally effective. While the exterior shows some minor scuffs, there is no significant damage. A demo video has been uploaded to YouTube, so please take a look!"

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Godwin DrumMaker32 & Friends "Italian Electric Current Only"... trigger control/handmade LiveJam

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Godwin DrumMaker32 it's a 1982 complete accompaniment section with rhythms, arpeggios, chords and bass. All analog and his trigger control two channel of Davoli Drum Synth Effects.

Bass play on Jen SX1000, solo on Jen SX2000.
Everythings handmade and as is...
Alesis Alex reverb
Yamaha SPF50D echo"

Roland System100 Model 103 Spring reverb Mixei

video upload by Rec Gear Demos

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Introducing LSe - A Light-Controlled Instrument for Live Electronic Music

video uploads by Ctrl Freq



‘LSe’ (short for Light-Sequencer) is an innovative, award-winning instrument and performance system, specifically designed for live electronic music performance and interaction. More than a decade of research and practice has gone into this project, culminating in the recently completed third version.

In essence, ‘LSe’ allows the creation of sequences of light that control, structure, and interact with various sound parameters. One of the main inspirations for this project was addressing the issue of 'liveness' in electronic music performances. How can the audience know if a performance is truly live? How can they relate to the musician’s actions on stage? With ‘LSe’, every sound is created and manipulated live through various light sources, forging a direct connection between the visual and sonic realms and making the experience more tangible for the audience.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a moving image is worth a million - especially for new musical instruments and technologies that are difficult to convey through text alone.

LSe was designed with live electronic music performance in mind. It aims to create a unique aura that can only be experienced during the event. The system works best in complete darkness, as it is light-sensitive, making it particularly camera-shy. Despite these challenges, video documentation is essential for showcasing the project.

‘LSe’ - Technical Details

‘LSe' has been my primary performance instrument since 2016, undergoing several revisions. Here are the technical details for the most recent version (3.14):

‘LSe’ - Technical Details

‘LSe' has been my primary performance instrument since 2016, undergoing several
revisions. Here are the technical details for the most recent version (3.14):


Core Components:
• Built with Raspberry Pi, Pure Data, and Arduino
• Consists of three parts: Sensor Panel, Light Sequencer, and Control Panel
• Sensor Panel: Contains 32 light-dependent resistors for sound control
• Light Sequencer: Features 8 RGB Smart LEDs that can work together or independently, supporting everything from simple monophonic sequences to complex polyrhythms
• Control Panel: Divided into four sections:
• Mix Control,
• FX Control,
• Sound Control,
• Sequencer Control

Other Features:
• Full Duplex High-Quality Audio (input and output) with an Audio Injector sound card
• Ableton Link integration for WiFi or Ethernet synchronization with external gear
• Six Sequencer Modes with sub-modes (15 in total)
• Polyphony: Mono to 32 simultaneous voices
• Five Sound Generators:
• Two synthesis-based (additive harmonic series, subtractive 3rd-octave filter)
• Two sample-based (granular time-stretch, looper)
• One resonant ping filter with scale selection (classic, experimental, microtuning, etc.)
• External Audio Input Channel
• Five Sound Effects Channels per generator and external audio:
• LCD: Light-Controlled Delay with dedicated LFO
• LCF: Light-Controlled Variable State Filter with dedicated LFO
• LCAM: Light-Controlled Amplitude Modulation/Distortion with

dedicated LFO
• LCFM: Light-Controlled Frequency Modulation with dedicated LFO
• LCGV: Light-Controlled Granular Reverb
• Light-Controlled Gate available for selected audio generators
• ‘No Screen’ approach, encouraging listening and playing by ear rather than relying on visual interfaces

https://ctrlfreq.wordpress.com

Glitchmachines Skein

video upload by Glitchmachines

"Skein is a FM synthesizer focused on experimental sound design and electronic music production.

Skein features 4 operators with skew controls and noise, as well as a flexible modulation matrix with per-cell modulation, per-operator feedback and eight user-definable algorithm presets. Key parameters can be targeted by numerous modulation sources such as 4 LFOs with 15 wave shapes, 4 modulation sequencers with various utilities and up to 32 steps, and 4 multi-mode envelopes. Easily shape and polish patches via two versatile multi-mode filters, as well as an effects processing chain that features 4 multi-effects with local randomizers and a reconfigurable chain order interface.

Much like our other creative audio plugins, we’ve taken an unconventional approach with Skein. Instead of replicating the classic digital FM synths of the past, we set out to create a new instrument that is primarily focused on sound design and sonic experimentation. With a multitude of powerful modulation sources and a variety of processors such as distortion, bit crusher, chorus, phaser, delay, reverb and buffer effects, Skein is capable of generating an incredibly diverse and expressive range of tones and timbres.

More info: https://glitchmachines.com/products/s..."