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Thursday, July 10, 2025
The Crow Hill Company Introduces POCKET STRING no-barrier-to-entry-styled string library plug-in
video upload by CROW HILL XTRAS
Press release follows:
"The Crow Hill Company creates POCKET STRINGS as no-barrier-to-entry-styled string library plug-in produced without compromise… with added ‘synthy spice’
EDINBURGH, UK: having recently rebranded itself with an aesthetic that truly realises company co-founder and composer Christian Henson’s heartfelt dream of encouraging people to make music and help them on their journey, regardless of whatever point they were at and wherever their journey began, The Crow Hill Company continues its journeying into ‘Season Two’ as a producer of resources and tools to protect, inspire, support, and provide opportunities for music-makers the world over, believing that music is, and should remain, a wholly human experience, one that is by far one of the most powerful forms of expression, escape, comfort, and remembrance, of which its newly-created POCKET STRINGS — styled as a definitive string library plug-in that opens the doors to collaboration between anyone anywhere, creatively combining live cinematic orchestral recordings with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, and character — readily represents the cornerstone of this ethos, as of July 10…
“A string library that’s accessible to all without compromise — a distillation of the last 25, nearly 30, years that I’ve been working as a media composer, which means that I write music for film, TV, and computer games, giving you the very basic necessities to write pro-end string arrangements. Whether that be adding to productions, songs, collaborating with others, or, indeed, creating professional film scores — whether that be to demo for an orchestra to play, or, indeed, to go to broadcast, there’s been no compromises here. But accessibility is the key — not just with the price point, but with usability.” So says Christian Henson himself, perfectly positioned — as The Crow Hill Company’s original founder, forging forward by building upon his extensive experience gained from founding Spitfire Audio to originally offer a palette of sounds he had created for his own use as a professional composer to his film world colleagues by invitation only, though the rest, as they say, is history — to proudly introduce POCKET STRINGS as a never-tried-before strings library plug-in that aims to bring broadcast-grade string possibilities to everyone.
EXPLORING THE ELGAM CAROUSEL
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
"The mythical Elgam Carousel from 1976 - is it a toy or a songwriting tool?
It's at least safe to say it's an analog drum machine and arpeggiator, with 3 chord sounds and a bass line generator that swings real good - here recorded completely dry without effects.
The Groove box that sparked todays hype of the genre - a stunningly well-designed piece of gear with a great analog vibe that stays relevant. Originally, this was the Crazy Hands section from the Elgam Broadway organ.
The Carousel is comprised of 4 sections :
1. Drum Machine
2. Bass Section - generating a choice of two bass-lines
3. Chord section - three sounds (Harpsichord, Honki tonk and Piano)
4. Arpeggio section - one sound with adjustable decay and 2 stackable harmonies.
The melodic sections change depending on the rhythm engaged and follow the tonality of the keyboard. Sonically the sounds gel really nicely, this machine is the sum of all its parts, the rhythms and bass lines are well-programmed, the bass has great lines and the arpeggiator adds that magic.
The drum section offers 15 fixed rhythms of great analog drum sounds. No individual drum sound mute options, but hey - at least you can add maracas.
You have the option to select the tonality with one finger for simple root chords and selecting minor, 7th or diminished with the foot pedal. Or you can choose to operate it in manual mode and potentially play more complicated chords.
In manual mode the bass and arpeggiator only makes sense of chords of three notes while the chord section reads all the notes at the same time. On the back we usually have a single audio output and a pedal switch connector for stop/start and minor and 7th but this one had some other mods added that were disconnected.
This unit was just serviced and will go up for sale next week so holler if you're interested - it's in good condition"
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
1976 KORG Mini Pops Junior w/ Original Box & Cords SN 771425
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Interesting pic of the unit outside the wood case below. Pics of the inside below as well.
"A vintage 1976 Korg beatbox for the connoisseur. Comes in the original box with 1/4 cord and RCA adaptor cord.
These are perfect for laying down the vibe without taking up the whole studio. Looks good wherever it sits and sounds great. I opened it up, hit all the pots and switches and it is ready to go! 10 preset rhythms on two paths, Ballad, Cha Cha, Latin Beat, Rock 1, Polka, Waltz, Mambo, Bossa Nova, Rock 2, Fox Trot. You can push more than one for freaky beats. It has volume and tempo control as well. These were used by Roxy Music and others. A rare piece."
via this Reverb listing
Interesting pic of the unit outside the wood case below. Pics of the inside below as well.
"A vintage 1976 Korg beatbox for the connoisseur. Comes in the original box with 1/4 cord and RCA adaptor cord.
These are perfect for laying down the vibe without taking up the whole studio. Looks good wherever it sits and sounds great. I opened it up, hit all the pots and switches and it is ready to go! 10 preset rhythms on two paths, Ballad, Cha Cha, Latin Beat, Rock 1, Polka, Waltz, Mambo, Bossa Nova, Rock 2, Fox Trot. You can push more than one for freaky beats. It has volume and tempo control as well. These were used by Roxy Music and others. A rare piece."
Friday, July 04, 2025
Sonicware LoFi-6, Make Noise Strega & Ableton MODE
video upload by Sonicware LoFi-6, Make Noise Strega & Ableton MODE
"Sound: Ambient Drone Sample Pack https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
A cinematic atmosphere made of sound, not melody.
This is not a collection of loops. It is a carefully curated archive of long-form drone textures, each exceeding five minutes, sculpted for those who create without the need for rhythm, harmony, or resolution. Designed for deep listeners and sound designers.
From seasoned ambient producers to experimental filmmakers, this pack speaks to those who understand that sound can live and breathe without a beat. Built from legendary hardware units and bespoke digital tools, these drones are not simply sounds. They are environments.
What you get
152 Long Drones
Each drone is a sustained sound object, stripped of melodic intention, tonal center, and conventional structure. Yet within that restraint lies a world of motion, tension, and resonance. Ideal for background atmospheres, immersive installations, or the subtle shaping of sonic space.
Crafted with attention to sonic texture
Every file in this pack was created by hand. Each layer was tuned for grain, depth, and movement. This is not the kind of material you will find in generic libraries. It rewards slow listening and detailed placement. If you care about the feel of sound as much as its function, you will feel at home here. Always growing, always free to update
If you have already purchased this pack, new files have already been added at no additional cost. If you are still considering it, now is a good time. Ambient Drone (Sample Pack) is in constant evolution. Once you own it, every update is yours.
Sequencer: Ableton Mode https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store..."
Dreadbox Artemis | Six ambient sketches
video upload by Jay Hosking
"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Exploring the Dreadbox Artemis in my way. All sounds from the synth, with no additional effects on the master (other than a little compression and limiting for volume).
00:00 Super slow envelopes
03:29 Exploring bass sequence w/ effects
05:08 Modulated osc drone magic
11:06 Stereo bass arp
15:30 ???
15:38 Cover song on modulated pad
17:24 1980s pad
Full disclosure: while I have bought many, many Dreadbox synths over the years, Dreadbox did send this one to me for free.
Here, I explore the Artemis for the first time, mainly initializing patches and seeing where they lead me. I find that while other demos have done a great job of showing off the wild and weird, the Artemis mainly leads me to two places: slow beautiful expansive pads, and bouncy unison basses.
There are a few things that elevate this device over other table-top modules, like the Nymphes: the spread of stereo voices (for both unison and polyphonic patches), effects (very decent sounding delay and reverbs, for example), and an internal drive for shaping the character/personality. Plus, all of these patches took just a minute or two to set up; the Artemis has a fast and friendly interface for exploring.
There are at least three ideas here that I might potentially develop further, which is quite a high hit rate for a first exploration of a synth. I can't wait to get back to the city and put the Artemis on the table with some friends.
There is one notable shortcoming to the Artemis as of today (4th July 2025): its envelopes have something that occasionally makes them get very clicky at onset of gate/note. I'm not sure what's causing it, but contributing factors seem to include using the internal drive, and not just at very fast attack rates. In any case, it's a bummer. I've read online that Dreadbox are currently working on this in terms of a firmware update, but I don't personally have any firsthand information. The clickiness really can interfere with a project, so know if you're thinking of buying, you should plan to work around this shortcoming. (My personal opinion: don't buy gear for promised or hoped-for firmware updates, because they may never come, and they may never solve the problem.)
But otherwise, Artemis is a great synth. Lots of personality, strangely well behaved at times, very good at bouncy basses, and very easy to design interesting sounds with.
Thanks for listening.
The cover song is one of my very favourites, "Poor Edward" by Tom Waits."
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Pittsburgh Modular 2025 Summer Update / New Modules / Synth Sale / New Stands / Q&A with Richard
video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers
"Richard Nicol offers a summer 2025 update for Pittsburgh Modular with 3 new eurorack modules, new eurorack case stands, a July synth sale, and anything else the chat wants to know. Good times."
https://pittsburghmodular.com/
Introducing Crow 3, Double Helix Wavetable Processor, and Local Florist 2
Pittsburgh Modular Safari Series 9 is full of classic sounds, unique effects, and lo-fi digital chaos.
Crow 3 Filter
The latest iteration of the Crow pairs the destructive power of the original, Safari Series #1 module with the smoothest iteration yet of the Pittsburgh Filter sound. This module can sound beautiful or brutal or both.
Double Helix Wavetable Processor
Ten years ago we created a chaotic, low-fi, digital 9-bit wavetable oscillator module. After testing the prototypes, the limitations of our small company forced us to shelve the finished module before a full production run was realized. Recently, we made the mistake of gifting one of these ancient prototypes to our good friend who promptly posted a video and story on SonicState that caused our inbox to explode. So, due to popular demand, the Double Helix Wavetable Processor is finally here.
Local Florist 2
More feedback and a larger palette of options pushes the Local Florist 2 deeper into a unique world of experimentation. The Local Florist 2 offers a range of possibilities effects including flanging (kinda), chorus (yes), reverb (true), spring-y feedback sounds (all day), karplus strong (not really, but sorta), vibrato (yes), plucky percussive string sounds (yes), and general robot space sounds (often). Thank you for continuing to support your Local Florist!
Price, Availability, and More Information
The retail price for the Crow 3 and Local Florist 2 are $199 each. The retail price for the Double Helix is $299. Because these modules are considered experiments, production has been limited. The modules are available now through the Pittsburgh Modular web shop. More information regarding the Crow 3, Local Florist 2, and Double Helix Wavetable Processor Eurorack Modules is available at pittsburghmodular.com/safari.
Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Live Sequence :: Boss DM-101 :: Strymon BigSky
video upload by Harry van Mierloo
"Tweaking a live sequence from the new Superlative SB01 (Space Bee), with the Roland JX-8P singing along here and there and pepper & salt from the Boss DM-101 analog delay and Strymon BigSky reverb. Background noise is from the notoriously noisy JX-8P chorus, not the other devices..."
Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Soma Cosmos :: Roland JX-8P :: Ambient live jam :: PART I
video upload by Harry van Mierloo
"This week I've received my Superlative SB01 (Space Bee)... after 6 years of patiently waiting! 😅 Super happy with it so far. Very beautiful to see and built like an American tank. Sound wise I cannot distinguish it from my SH-101 here. The SB01 actually sounds slightly better, probably due to the age of the components of my good old SH-101. And it's definitely a lot more solid and thinner than the original, due to the metal casing.
Instead of a full review or demonstrating all the classic 101 sounds that you find all over the internet already, I thought let's just practice a bit more with my @somasynths Cosmos and put the SB01 through it for some real-world sounds and live ambient, together with my good old JX-8P (always a great companion for 101 sounds).
All recorded in one take in Ableton, with a touch of salt from the @strymon BigSky.
Enjoy!"
Superlative SB01 (Space Bee) :: Soma Cosmos :: Roland JX-8P :: Ambient live jam :: PART II
video upload by Harry van Mierloo
"New day, new recording... With exactly the same setup as yesterday I've recorded another dark ambient jam, again with a primary role for the new Superlative SB01 (Space Bee), together with the Roland JX-8P through the wonderful @somasynths Cosmos.
This time I’ve managed to fix the video latency issue when exporting from Ableton, so video & audio should now be in sync. 😅
Enjoy!"
Oberheim DMX Classic Vintage 8-Bit Digital Drum Machine Unique Custom Build
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Explore the Korg SV-2 - the evolution of a modern classic
video upload by Korg
"Take a hands-on journey through the SV-2 - a stage piano designed for musicians who demand both sonic depth and intuitive control. With instant access to a wide palette of expressive sounds, studio-quality effects, and powerful layering options, SV-2 offers all the flexibility of a modern instrument without sacrificing the simplicity performers love.
Korg SV-2 - First five minutes with Luke from Korg
video upload by Korg
"Just unboxed your Korg SV-2? Luke from Korg walks you through your first five minutes, helping you get up and running quickly and confidently.
From selecting your first sounds to navigating the intuitive panel layout, this quick-start guide shows how easy it is to make music straight away. With powerful onboard effects, seamless layering, and a premium weighted keybed, the SV-2 is built for players who want great sound and feel without the menu-diving."
Whether you're exploring lush EPs, cinematic strings, or rich analogue synth tones, SV-2 delivers inspiring sound and responsive feel - all in a beautifully designed, retro-style chassis built for the stage."
Korg SV-2 - Vintage soul meets modern style
video upload by Korg
"From vintage keys to acoustic pianos, classic synths to orchestral instruments, SV-2 is a performance keyboard that sounds and looks as good as its weighted keyboard feels to play."
Saturday, June 28, 2025
ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030
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Playlist:
1. ELI CR-7030 Beat Box Analog Drum Machine Demo by Daniel’s Electronics
via this Reverb listing
"Very rare vintage analog drum machine from the late 70’s it has a very similar sound to the CR line of drum machines from Roland, very good condition for its age minimal scuff marks and scratches around the case. Everything seems to be functioning as it should, volume knob and balance knob are a bit scratchy I’m sure it can benefit from a good cleaning.
Believed to be the first unit to use the term 'Beatbox' and"Compurhythm'-little info on this unit can be found but either ELI copied Roland or vice versa."
Playlist:
1. ELI CR-7030 Beat Box Analog Drum Machine Demo by Daniel’s Electronics
This is supposedly a clone of the Roland CR-78, however functionally it is closer to the CR-68. It has no programming ability and the sounds, while good, are not as varied as the CR-78. The demo includes some slight reverb effect.2. ELI CR-7030 Drum machine Beatbox demo by Momtnz
Rare ELI CR-7030 CompuRhythm drum machine. This unit was also badged as a Gemini and Ness unit. The CR-7030 and nearly three hundred other preset pattern drum machines can be found in the recently released book RHYTHM MACHINES, out now on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.3. ELI Compu Rhythm drum machine quick demo by Momtnz
(AUG 2018) RHYTHM MACHINES 2 - The 1980s Drum Computers is released! Written by Alex Graham. The most comprehensive book on 1980s Programmable drum machines out there, over 200 fact filled ALL COLOUR pages...Available only on AMAZON.COM and AMAZON.CO.UK.
Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.
For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the link here:
Rhythm Machines: The rise and fall of the presets
(Jan 2018) Also available, the newly released book RHYTHM MACHINES III (3) - From Decline To Retro Designs by author ALEX GRAHAM, now found on Amazon.com (USD$26.95) and Amazon.co.uk (19.95 GBP). The book has 150 full colour pages and covers information (with photographs) on all commercially released drum machines released from 1990-2017, featuring Akai, Korg, MFB, Jomox, Elektron, Roland, Zoom, Yamaha and many others including Cheetah, Arturia and Dave Smith Electronics/Linn etc.
Rhythm Machines III: From Decline To Retro Designs
"ELI CR-7030 Compu Rhythm demonstration. Preset box clearly modelled on the Roland CR-68/78 but manufactured shortly afterwards in Taiwan. Good to see an adjustable power option 110/240v selecter fitted. Has an interesting 'Rolling' feature that provides a fill-in pattern to break up the monotony of the preset patterns. In truth there are only three or four patterns that are that great and useable (Rock, Disco etc.). And the ''Guiro' field full of crickets sound is annoying to most but is easy to cancel out. For more information on rhythm boxes why not check out either the all-colour Rhythm Machines book by Alex Graham [links above], or the black and white (cheaper) version called Drumfax 1. Both are available on most Amazon sites."
via this Reverb listing
"Very rare vintage analog drum machine from the late 70’s it has a very similar sound to the CR line of drum machines from Roland, very good condition for its age minimal scuff marks and scratches around the case. Everything seems to be functioning as it should, volume knob and balance knob are a bit scratchy I’m sure it can benefit from a good cleaning.
Believed to be the first unit to use the term 'Beatbox' and"Compurhythm'-little info on this unit can be found but either ELI copied Roland or vice versa."
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Suonobuono Polyvera 6 Voice Hybrid Synth w/ Original Box
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You can find demos on the Polyvera in previous posts here.
Suonobuono Polyvera - 6 Voice Polyphonic Hybrid Synthesizer --- in mint condition. Arrives in the original box/packaging with everything they arrive with new.
Suonobuono hit this one out of the park! Sounds so good!!"
via this Reverb listing
You can find demos on the Polyvera in previous posts here.
Suonobuono Polyvera - 6 Voice Polyphonic Hybrid Synthesizer --- in mint condition. Arrives in the original box/packaging with everything they arrive with new.
Suonobuono hit this one out of the park! Sounds so good!!"
Monday, June 23, 2025
Music Thing Workshop System modular synth demo.
video upload by mylarmelodies
"Explanation begins 2:25 - This is a demo of the Music Thing Workshop System: A tiny affordable self-contained desktop modular synth with 13 modules which you can DIY (or buy pre-built, see below). It explains the device and is stuffed with examples of it doing interesting things. The video is also a celebration of modular synths in general. It’s full of ideas, things I hope you'll try yourself."
CHAPTERS
00:00 - What's this music thing?
00:14 - Montage of Moments in this Video
02:25 - The sound making superpower of a modular synth
03:42 - The good and bad things about modular synths
07:19 - What ARE the 13 modules in Workshop?
14:54 - The recommended first patch on Workshop
16:05 - What adding delay, DAW or sampler does (Frippertronics!)
17:39 - Introducing FM
18:56 - The Filters
19:56 - Combining Filters!
20:36 - Slopes - To animate sounds
21:43 - A 2 osc sound, WITH sequencer!
22:11 - The Turing Machine sequences
23:28 - Suddenly, it makes a whole track
25:01 - How hard is Workshop to DIY?
25:56 - Introducing Twists, a digital oscillator
27:41 - Instant French House (with Twists)
29:12 - Meet Backyard Rain - the most bonkers noise source
31:11 - An ambient jam using Utility Pair
34:06 - Externally processing an 808
36:52 - The insanity of the RYK 910 card
41:04 - The Reverb card and contact mic madness
42:08 - Techno Footwork Jam!
43:45 - Breaky Techno with Twists & Deluge
45:51 - Propertechno with Twists
46:51 - Finally, we Rave.
48:22 - Postscript: Good luck
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Original Classic MFB 501 (Early 80s)
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"Fully functional original Fricke Rhythmusmaschine MFB-501. Reissued a few years back, and it might be my imagination, but I'd say – with all due respect to the MFB-501 'Pro,' it was very cool of MFB to do that, esp. considering the original price it went for – this, to these ears, sounds considerably better; deeper, and, though this is not a real thing, I know, but I'll go ahead and say it anyway: more analog. I take it back, that sounds awful and stupid. It sounds really good and it is fully analog (but so is the Pro, which adds the MFB Kult's samples and MIDI, which this one all lacks (it has trigger input though, which is cool), and but so be aware of that).
At the time, the 501 outsold Roland's TR 808 by far in Germany, and over a 5000 units were sold. This from one guy in Berlin, hey, follow that. Nowadays they're nevertheless quite rare, as far as I know. Well, I'd keep it if I could afford it.
For its age it looks pretty great (see pics), all the switches working like charms, sounds kind of amazing. Someone wrote the voltage and polarity on top; this can be cleaned but I thought it looked cool. It comes with a Euro PSU that adapts to that info, BTW."
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At the time, the 501 outsold Roland's TR 808 by far in Germany, and over a 5000 units were sold. This from one guy in Berlin, hey, follow that. Nowadays they're nevertheless quite rare, as far as I know. Well, I'd keep it if I could afford it.
For its age it looks pretty great (see pics), all the switches working like charms, sounds kind of amazing. Someone wrote the voltage and polarity on top; this can be cleaned but I thought it looked cool. It comes with a Euro PSU that adapts to that info, BTW."
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Moog Messenger Custom Patches Vol. 1
video upload by Caught In Joy
"If you ever thought about getting into Berlin School this might be a good start. I'd like to introduce you to 🌌 Moog Messenger Custom Patches Vol. 1.
32 Berlin School Sequences and Sounds | Designed for Immediate Inspiration
https://caughtinjoy.com/products/moog...
From the mind behind 60+ Berlin School albums (some award-winning and featured across Bandcamp’s bestsellers), this is Vol. 1 in a new series crafted exclusively for the Moog Messenger.
Each patch is paired with a custom sequence — ready to play, tweak, and drift into analog space. Perfect for Tangerine Dream-inspired improvisation, cosmic arps, and evolving textures.
🎛️ Made by a Moog veteran, best-selling designer of complex Moog One patches, using real-world performance flow – not just static presets.
🔹 Includes:Moog Messenger Custom Patches Vol. 1
32 custom sounds
32 step-based sequences
Optimized for expressive, hands-on control
No filler – every patch is performance-ready
⚡ Ideal for Berlin School, ambient electronica, synthwave, and cinematic scoring."
Monday, June 16, 2025
Torso S-4 | Pure inspiration (walkthrough)
video upload by Jay Hosking
"A walkthrough of how I'm making songs on the Torso S-4.
00:00 - Song
02:24 - Intro, tape machine
04:38 - Granular
07:36 - Resonator
11:45 - Drive, noise, colour
13:11 - Delay and reverb
15:32 - Drums and performance effects
19:18 - The magic of TEMP
19:56 - Pitched drums
22:43 - Making a pad
27:24 - Fourth track
28:56 - Performing with four tracks
31:14 - Concluding thoughts, USB multitrack out
I bought the Torso S-4 last month, thinking it would be an interesting device for playing with granular ideas with a few loops. As soon as I started playing with it, it was clear I had underestimated just how much more the S-4 is, and how inspiring it is. In fact, I basically never use it as a granular device!
This is probably the single most inspiring piece of hardware I've tried since I discovered the Octatrack. It transforms sounds, it is incredible for performing, and it has that perfect feedback loop between musician and instrument. In just a couple of weeks, I've recorded a whole album with it, which I'll release soon.
This is a walkthrough of how I'm making full songs on the S-4. In reality, four tracks is not quite enough for me to be making full songs, and in the final performances I add extra layers. But as a device to create new sounds, glue tracks together, sketch out a song arrangement, and perform some interesting parameter changes, the S-4 is nothing short of an epiphany for me.
Note that I'm using the 2.0 firmware beta, which is largely the same as the recently released 2.0 firmware. I'm well aware of the internet conversation on the previous firmware of the device, of hardware buttons not having any function and triggering a "coming soon" message, etc. I'm also aware of some quality/build concerns from some S-4 owners. I don't want to discredit any of those complaints, and I'm sure they are valid; but I can only tell you about my individual experience, which was largely flawless aside from a few bugs along the way.
Please also note that this isn't my usual sort of video, but rather one I originally recorded for my Patreon community. I'm having such a good time with the S-4, though, that I really wanted to share it more broadly. I hope you find it useful.
I look forward to sharing the album soon!
https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com"
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer [SN 10580]
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Friday, June 06, 2025
OB-6 soundset by Jexus : unique textures + creative sequences (150 custom presets).
video upload by Jexus (sounds-for-synths.com)
"Read more about this synth / soundpack: https://sounds-for-synths.com/sequent...
All sounds come from the 'Jexus OB-6 Soundset' with 150 custom presets / patches & all the sequences that you hear. I did not use any external FX in the demo; all the delays, reverbs, noises & sound deformations are part of the OB-6 engine / intentional sound design."
Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald - Novation Circuit version
video upload by Guinan
"Time for the first British acid house hit and another Hacienda favourite. The Manchester act A Guy Called Gerald blew up the Manchester music scene with his 808 and 303 tour-de-force. He's still making excellent music @AGuyCalledGeraldTV #voodooray
Everything you hear was programmed into the Novation Circuit and played ‘live’ straight out of the headphone jack into my phone. No extra effects or outboard gear are used during playback.
The @IsotonikStudios sound pack RB 303 by Yves Big City got me thinking about how capable the Novation Circuit could be for a blast of acid house. I hope this attempt gets close to the flavour of the original. • DEMO - RB 303 - Novation Circuit Pack by Y... [posted here]
@GyuBeats has done some great video breakdowns of the track and is obviously a fan. Big thanks as he helped me track down some of the original samples. • Why Does VOODOO RAY Still Sound Fresh Today?
I also found the following website which is a fantastic resource of patterns for 303-soundalikes. It just had to be called Acid Tabs….. https://acid-tabs.com/303_patterns.ph...
I hope you like the track – drop a comment if there is an 80’s or 90’s track you’d like to see a version of.
Synth nerd details;
The 808 sounds are a mix of samples from Isotonik and a pack that is sometimes free called 808 From Mars.
The vocal samples are from a surprising source of an old comedy routine from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. The ‘voodoo ray’ sample is actually cut from a snatch of Peter Cook saying 'voodoo rage'.
A key part of the track is the excellent singing of Nicola Collier. I didn’t have a singer to hand and I wasn’t going to impose my dulcet tones on the world. The ‘singing’ is therefore played on the Arturia plug-in ‘Augmented Voices’.
I hope it fills the gap for now and doesn’t detract from the overall track.
All samples are edited and positioned on drum pads then sequenced/played on the Drum 4 track of the circuit."
Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald (Circuit Tracks & Rolands Version )
video upload by Guinan
"'Say Hello To My Little Friends'…..
Something a little different again. This is a reworking of one of my earlier videos but with an 'acidic' twist. At the time there were comments wondering how it would sound with Roland synths rather than my attempts at recreating the sound using the internal synth engine.
I couldn’t resist the challenge, so the Circuit Tracks has some company in the form of a Roland T-8 and S-1 Aira. The T-8 is a drum machine based on a selection of classic Roland sounds, but it has the added bonus of a very good TB303 emulation.
The Roland S-1 on the other hand is a 4-voice recreation of the classic 80’s synth, the SH-101. An awesome synth in it's own right it's a great partner for the Tracks to use with one of the external MIDI tracks.
Both of these Roland originals were an essential part of the classic Acid House sound and the track, ‘Voodoo Ray’ so this seemed a natural Circuit Tracks project to rework. I’ll keep a separate playlist of any tracks with external gear to keep my main playlist Tracks only.
For this video I’ve copied the patterns across to the Midi 1 & 2 tracks, hooked up both of the Roland individually to the MIDI Out and Thru (setup in Advanced Setup to be individual MIDI Outs). Each of the Roland boxes are then fed into each of the Audio Inputs so they can be panned, level altered and have effects applied individually. Each of the Roland boxes are not using their own sequencers but are just being used as slave MIDI synths playing the patterns sent via MIDI from the Circuit Tracks. T-8 bass was set to MIDI Ch3 and S-1 to Ch4 to match the default channels for these tracks."
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Roland PMA-5 Portable Sequencer with Stylus Case Power Supply and Owner's Manual
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synth
video upload by Molten Music Technology
"Sound demo of the Amiteque AR-110 in a sort of song context... well it's one pattern going round and round that I fiddle with a little bit. The important thing is whether the drums sound any good to you."
Amiteque AR-110 Analog Drum Synthesizer Review
video upload by Molten Music Technology
video uploads by Amiteque Electronics
The AR-110 is a compact analog drum synthesizer with classic Roland-like sounds, separate outputs, and volume controls for each instrument.


Compact & Affordable
Ideal for low-budget studios while providing high-quality sound for professionals.
5 Separate Outputs
Process each instrument separately on an external console or record individually.
Adjustable Levels
Fine-tune single instrument volumes and master output for perfect balance.
True 6-Note Polyphony
Bass drum, snare drum, hi-hats, cymbals, and claps—play them all at once.
Power & MIDI Indicators
Visual feedback ensures easy monitoring of power and MIDI activity.
Plug & Play
No complex settings—just connect and start playing instantly.
Technical Specifications
Sound Engine
Bass and Snare
Self Oscillating Circuit
HH, Cymbal and Claps
QR Noise Generator
Contour Envelope
5x VCA
Polyphony
6 Voices
Connectivity and Control
Audio Outputs
6x 1/8” Jack, 2 Vpp max
Level Control
5x Individual and Main
MIDI IN
DIN 5 pin, Channel #10
Power
9~12 VDC, Center (+)
Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.
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