Thursday, April 03, 2025
Prophet 10 VS Oberheim OB-X8 // which one should you get?!
video upload by Devin Belanger
"Detailed shootout and comparison between the Oberheim OBX8 against the Sequential Prophet 5 / 10. This is an educational video, so I talk a lot. For playing only sound demos, check out my custom patches.
Miles Away Custom Synth Patches: https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/pr...
0:00 - intro patch comparison jam
0:45 - why I made this video
1:55 - patch shootout, PWM keys
4:00 - Prophet main sound characteristics
5:45 - Oberheim main sound characteristics
7:17 - differences in workflow and features
12:37 - patch shootout, classic strings pad
16:15 - Prophet 10 poly unison mode
17:44 - OB-X8 binaural stereo mode
21:57 - patch shootout, Moog style bass
25:25 - making a Prophet patch from scratch
31:19 - making an Oberheim patch from scratch
40:53 - my pros and cons of each synth
43:36 - verdict, which one should you get?"
909 sequencing Vintage Akai S1000 sampler + recycle - 90’s house music style - MikeSynth
video upload by Mikus Pilatus
"Watch me fumble one handed as I try to jam with the RE-909 sequencing the Akai S1000 over midi. Some samples I cut up in recycle (love you down)"
Warthog by Adamsynths (The first modular synthesizer with Total Recall and DAW Integration)
video upload by Adamsynths
"Adamsynths created a brand new modular synthesizer with TOTAL RECALL and DAW integration called 'Warthog'"
Press release follows:
CyDrums | Expressive Drums Synthesizer [Groovebox Performance by NicaFelt]
video upload by SONICWARE
"CyDrums | Expressive Drum Synthesizer
Now Back in Stock! [check with dealers on the right]
'Solis Awakening'
Music and Video Shot by NicaFelt ( @nicafelt )
He builds the track by shifting through the seven patterns.
Using Pad Pressure Modulation, Snip Loop effect, and the Random Steps, VariSpeed, and Stutter functions within Performance Mode, he delivers an impressive performance."
SYNTHI VCS3
video upload by rimela
"Multitrack recording of the Switchtrix VCS3. All sounds are made with the VCS3, drums from the Korg Minipops 120 and a few stabs from the Roland RS-09.
Very special thanks to Emiel for lending me his VCS3."
Elektron Syntakt Dark Atmospheric Presets No Talk Sound Demo
video upload by Anton Anru
"Elektron Syntakt 'Oblivion Circuits' is a sound bank inspired by atmospheric electronics, IDM aesthetics, dusty textures, and powerful basslines. Each preset has been meticulously crafted to emphasize depth, texture, and rich sonic character.
The collection provides substantial performative flexibility, offering dynamic adjustments on stage and endless creative possibilities.
📦 Get this soundset: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/synt...
👤 The author of the presets is Moino.
📚 The collection includes 88 presets: 1 Arp, 14 Basses, 5 Chords, 3 Cymbals, 9 FXs, 9 Kicks, 2 Keys, 2 Leads, 6 Pads, 5 Plucks, 16 Percs, 7 Snares, 9 Synths.
52 presets for digital tracks/machines (1-8)
36 presets for analog tracks/machines (9-12)
The bank of presets features a variety of tones: soft, hard, metallic, vintage, modern, deep, bright, aggressive, epic, FM...
🧿 Perfect for atmospheric electronic music, IDM, ambient, deep techno, breakbeat, garage, house, and experimental electronic styles. This sound bank is designed for artists aiming to move beyond conventional sounds and explore deeper creative territories.
Make sure you are using the latest firmware version.
XAOC DEVICES SAMARKANDA first test
video upload by ALEQ Modular
"I'm just receiving the XAOC DEVICES SAMARKANDA module !!!
The ultimate delay module ?
Maybe not , it needs some extra modules, maybe, like filters, or compressors.
But the best I know in the 'modular' spirit. And it's what I'm looking for.
Why ? because the module fonctionnalities are completely open. Almost all parameters are CV (or gate) controllable, and the 4 delays can be independante.
So, if I need more functionnalities, I can add them to the module by patching other modules: there are all the jacks we need.
Also, no sub menus or tiny screen.
It means that it can be deeply connected to all my other modules: the 'modular' spirit...
To show how this module is easy to use, this is really an 'out of the box' test. (for a result after a deep exploration of the module, see the very good demo that are already on youtube, from your favorit youtubers)
Audio sources are the DUAL UNDULA OSCILLATOR and the 4TOMS from LARIX ELEKTRO.
Sequences with LARIX ELEKTRO module, RITOURNELLE serie."
How to use the String VCO from SurgeXT in VCV Rack
video upload by Omri Cohen
"You can find this patch, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 125744945
I publish regularly on Patreon additional patch from scratch videos - / 411040
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Mixer setup
02:10 - About the String VCO
05:01 - Sequence
13:41 - Karplus Strong
15:42 - Bowed string
25:04 - Bass with an external exciter"
Gibson Clavioline with rare stand SN 1598
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via this VEMIA listing
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"1950s Vintage Gibson Clavioline w/Tube Amplifier / Speaker / Case & Tripod Stand
The Gibson Clavioline is a single manual mini-key piano attachment with a tube preamp and amplifier, made from about 1934-1965. The sound made famous in Telstar and in The Beatles' 'Baby I'm A Rich Man', it uses a basic square wave.
The original design was by Constant Martin in France, and many companies licensed it. Selmer were perhaps the most famous maker in the UK, but Jorgensen in Germany was another, and Gibson in the US. The common design feature was a metal-cased keyboard, complete with internal tube tone-forming circuitry. The case attached by metal sliders to rails that could be screwed to the underside of your piano keyboard - or you could use the Clavioline as a stand-alone instrument on a metal stand. There is a Set of rocker switches underneath the keyboard for tone choice. The tube amplifier and speaker are in a case, which the Clavioline keyboard folds into for transport.
Although the tone is quite variable, the sound is distinctive, and instantly recognizable, due mainly to the simple envelope employed - and maybe also to its monophonic nature, which somehow gave melodies a different feel from exactly the same line played on an organ. It may be the glitches which provide its charm. Gibson licensed the Clavioline design from Constant Martin and made the American Clavioline version in 1954. Al Kooper plays one on BS&T's first album, Child is Father to the Man, and I think the specific tune is 'Meagan's Gypsy Eyes.' Also used on 'Sweet Pea' by Tommy Roe, 'Just a Mirage', Tommy James, and Del Shannon's 'Runaway'. A really cool instrument, it's the big brother to the Clavioline used on 'Telstar'.
Good condition, functional but has issues. Powers up, although the power light on the amplifier does not light. Keys play, but seem to just play one pitch, with a variable pitch underneath, and a quavering quality. The tone switches do change the sound, volume control works, and the octave switch works.
Includes the tube amplifier / speaker, which forms the case that holds the Clavioline, the Clavioline keyboard, 3-legged tripod stand, and power cable with split-off multi-pin cable that powers the Clavioline. Also has the service manual (which appears to be original). And includes the expression knee-lever, which is integral to the sound of the Clavioline.
Full pictures are here, along with a video of the instrument being played:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rSXB0kPlwqEIRB92uAWtyN6DwBvGPExU?usp=drive_link
Great review at Sound on Sound:
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/story-clavioline"
via this VEMIA listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"1950s Vintage Gibson Clavioline w/Tube Amplifier / Speaker / Case & Tripod StandThe Gibson Clavioline is a single manual mini-key piano attachment with a tube preamp and amplifier, made from about 1934-1965. The sound made famous in Telstar and in The Beatles' 'Baby I'm A Rich Man', it uses a basic square wave.
The original design was by Constant Martin in France, and many companies licensed it. Selmer were perhaps the most famous maker in the UK, but Jorgensen in Germany was another, and Gibson in the US. The common design feature was a metal-cased keyboard, complete with internal tube tone-forming circuitry. The case attached by metal sliders to rails that could be screwed to the underside of your piano keyboard - or you could use the Clavioline as a stand-alone instrument on a metal stand. There is a Set of rocker switches underneath the keyboard for tone choice. The tube amplifier and speaker are in a case, which the Clavioline keyboard folds into for transport.
Although the tone is quite variable, the sound is distinctive, and instantly recognizable, due mainly to the simple envelope employed - and maybe also to its monophonic nature, which somehow gave melodies a different feel from exactly the same line played on an organ. It may be the glitches which provide its charm. Gibson licensed the Clavioline design from Constant Martin and made the American Clavioline version in 1954. Al Kooper plays one on BS&T's first album, Child is Father to the Man, and I think the specific tune is 'Meagan's Gypsy Eyes.' Also used on 'Sweet Pea' by Tommy Roe, 'Just a Mirage', Tommy James, and Del Shannon's 'Runaway'. A really cool instrument, it's the big brother to the Clavioline used on 'Telstar'.
Good condition, functional but has issues. Powers up, although the power light on the amplifier does not light. Keys play, but seem to just play one pitch, with a variable pitch underneath, and a quavering quality. The tone switches do change the sound, volume control works, and the octave switch works.
Includes the tube amplifier / speaker, which forms the case that holds the Clavioline, the Clavioline keyboard, 3-legged tripod stand, and power cable with split-off multi-pin cable that powers the Clavioline. Also has the service manual (which appears to be original). And includes the expression knee-lever, which is integral to the sound of the Clavioline.
Full pictures are here, along with a video of the instrument being played:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rSXB0kPlwqEIRB92uAWtyN6DwBvGPExU?usp=drive_link
Great review at Sound on Sound:
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/story-clavioline"
Minimoog with MIDI and Red Makeover
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via this VEMIA listing
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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"Minimoog Model D with Kenton MIDI conversion > This minimoog has been recently serviced and plays very well. It has a Kenton MIDI conversion which allows it to be played over MIDI. The top panel is in good condition but the case has quite a few knocks, especially on the left side - see the photos. The origin of the red paint and red knobs is unknown but is a professional job. The case was obviously dismantled and painted inside and out.
There are two non-standard silver knobs for the master tuning and Osc 2 tuning. These are 'vernier' knobs which allow for very fine tuning. They have 10 turns instead of the original knob's 1 turn.
The voltage plaque says 110V but it was converted a long time ago to UK /euro voltage with a UK plug.
In response to questions about this, all I can say about the modifications is that they were there when I bought it in around 1990 - I find the fine tuning knobs really useful. I don't have any internal photos but the guy that serviced it said that some circuit boards have been changed, I believe it has the later oscillator boards. VEMIA can collect and pack: 18GBP."
via this VEMIA listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.
"Minimoog Model D with Kenton MIDI conversion > This minimoog has been recently serviced and plays very well. It has a Kenton MIDI conversion which allows it to be played over MIDI. The top panel is in good condition but the case has quite a few knocks, especially on the left side - see the photos. The origin of the red paint and red knobs is unknown but is a professional job. The case was obviously dismantled and painted inside and out.
There are two non-standard silver knobs for the master tuning and Osc 2 tuning. These are 'vernier' knobs which allow for very fine tuning. They have 10 turns instead of the original knob's 1 turn.
The voltage plaque says 110V but it was converted a long time ago to UK /euro voltage with a UK plug.
In response to questions about this, all I can say about the modifications is that they were there when I bought it in around 1990 - I find the fine tuning knobs really useful. I don't have any internal photos but the guy that serviced it said that some circuit boards have been changed, I believe it has the later oscillator boards. VEMIA can collect and pack: 18GBP."
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