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23 Mar 2018

Elektron sequencer tutorial - trig conditions

Elektron sequencer tutorial - trig conditions Analog Four, Digitakt, Digitone, Analog Rytm sequencers all have the conditional locks feature. How it's Hardware Instruments 22 Mar 2018

Resampling and Kit Song Mode (1.4) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

Resampling and Kit Song Mode (1.4) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial Elektron Analogue four and Novation Circuit used in this tutorial. Intro 0:00 Resampl Hardware Instruments 22 Mar 2018

Massive VST tutorial Deadmau5 Style Plucks

Massive VST tutorial Deadmau5 Style Plucks Virtual Instruments 16 Mar 2018

Moog Mother 32 | Strymon BigSky | SOUNDS

Moog Mother 32 | Strymon BigSky | SOUNDS Just messing around with the Moog Mother 32 routed through a Strymon BigSky Reverb pedal. Hardware Instruments 16 Mar 2018

Analog Rytm MKII - Quick Tip - Modulating Sample Start Point with LFO

Analog Rytm MKII - Quick Tip - Modulating Sample Start Point with LFO , Hardware Instruments 15 Mar 2018

Conditional Sequencing (v1.4) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial

Conditional Sequencing (v1.4) // Synthstrom Deluge Tutorial Accompanied by Elektron Analog Four Iterative Conditions 0:00 Probability Conditions 1:38 Hardware Instruments 14 Mar 2018

Moog Mother 32 | Dave Smith Instruments Tetra | Strymon BigSky

Moog Mother 32 | Dave Smith Instruments Tetra | Strymon BigSky All analog, Synthesizers. Moog Mother 32 and a Dave Smith Instruments Tetra hooked up t Hardware Instruments 13 Mar 2018

Follow Actions in Ableton Live 10

Follow Actions in Ableton Live 10 A video tutorial explaining how the Follow Action process works in the Session View in Ableton Live 10. DAW Tutorials 13 Mar 2018

Kalahari DSI/Poly Evolver Keyboard

Kalahari (DSI/Poly Evolver Keyboard) DSI/Poly Evolver Keyboard Manikin Schrittmacher step sequencer Strymon Bigsky/Timeline/moebius Logic X pro Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 Mar 2018

Serum 201: Wavetable Design - 3. Serum's Wavetable Editor

Serum 201: Wavetable Design - 3. Serum's Wavetable Editor Serum 201: Wavetable Design by Adam Pollard Video 3 of 16 for Serum 201: Wavetable Design Wa Virtual Instruments 10 Mar 2018

Elektron Octatrack cheap tricks: Sampling and performing with scenes and parts

Elektron Octatrack cheap tricks: Sampling and performing with scenes and parts I show you my sampling workflow and some techniques to perform with sce Hardware SynthesizersHardware Instruments 09 Mar 2018

Native Instruments Massive - As Fast As Possible - Ableton Tutorial

Native Instruments Massive - As Fast As Possible - Ableton Tutorial A non-comprehensive look at Native Instruments Massive to get you started. There a Virtual Instruments 09 Mar 2018

Elektron sequencer tutorial - conditional locks

Elektron sequencer tutorial - conditional locks Analog Four, Digitakt, Digitone, Analog Rytm sequencers all have the conditional locks feature. How it Hardware Instruments 09 Mar 2018

Elektron Analog Four MKII Tutorial Part 3 (MAKING A KICK DRUM)

Elektron Analog Four MKII Tutorial Part 3 (MAKING A KICK DRUM) Good evening! I'm back with the next tutorial video I did for Red Dog Music on the Anal Hardware Instruments 11 Jan 2018

Drummer From Another Mother by Moog

Drummer From Another Mother by Moog Moog Music introduces the Drummer From Another Mother (DFAM), the first addition to the Mother eco-system of semi- Hardware SynthesizersHardware Instruments 19 Feb 2017

Elektron Analog Rytm | Quick Tip - Activate Solo

Elektron Analog Rytm | Quick Tip - Activate Solo Mute Mode | Press and hold „Retrig“ + any pad (even more than one pad) to activate. Press selected pa Hardware Synthesizers 04 Feb 2017

LinnStrument's Light Touch

LinnStrument's Light Touch A brief demonstration of how sensitive LinnStrument's playing surface is to very light touches. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Feb 2017

Damned if I know | Hip Hop Instrumental Performance with Korg Volca Sample, Elektron Analog Four

"Damned if I know" | Hip Hop Instrumental Performance with Korg Volca Sample, Elektron Analog Four I love making instrumental hip-hop beats. Once you Hardware Synthesizers 27 Jan 2017

Distance - Dark Melodic Ambient with the Elektron Analog Rytm (No Samples! Strong Mid's ahead ;-)

Distance - Dark Melodic Ambient with the Elektron Analog Rytm (No Samples! Strong Mid's ahead ;-) Hey there. Every here and there i need to do somethi Hardware SynthesizersArtists 19 Jan 2017

Generative Octatrack and Analog Four ambient performance.

Generative Octatrack and Analog Four ambient performance. Here is a wee experiment using mainly the octatrack. I sampled my favourite sounds from the Hardware Synthesizers 17 Jan 2017

Octatrack Workflow #13: Top 4 Effects (Late Night Tips)

Octatrack Workflow #13: Top 4 Effects (Late Night Tips) In tonight's episode, we're exploring my favorite Octatrack effects. Elektron Octatrack + Elek Hardware Synthesizers 14 Jan 2017

The HXC Floppy Drive Emulator and the Mirage (Part 1)

The HXC Floppy Drive Emulator and the Mirage (Part 1) This will be the first in a 3-part series on using the Lotharek HXC floppy drive emulator with t Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 10 Jan 2017

Creating a powerful (Sub)Bass with the Elektron Analog Four

Tutorial #5: Creating a powerful (Sub)Bass with the Elektron Analog Four Hey there. In this Tutorial we will create a quite powerful (Sub)Bass with th Hardware Instruments 09 Jan 2017

LinnStrument Acoustic Guitar

LinnStrument Acoustic Guitar Demo of the Ilya Efimov Acoustic Guitar sample library played on Roger Linn Design's LinnStrument 128. ArtistsMusic Technology 07 Jan 2017

#Jamuary2017 06 Elektron Analog Rytm

#Jamuary2017 06 Elektron Analog Rytm jamuary2017 Number 6. Everything is being played back on the Elektron Analog RYTM. Kick, clap, high hats are from Hardware SynthesizersArtists 06 Jan 2017

Deep House Pluck And Chords - Massive Tutorial

Deep House Pluck And Chords - Massive Tutorial How to create a classic Deep House pluck sound and chords on Massive. Virtual InstrumentsVST Plugins 06 Jan 2017

Chills - Analog Rytm, Analog Four, and Korg’s MS-20 mini Jam.

Chills Some winter beats with Elektron's Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Korg's MS-20 mini. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Jan 2017

DL - Techno Live Set 2017 #01

DL - Techno Live Set 2017 #01 Hardware Techno Live Set with Elektron and Roland machines. Gear used: - Elektron Octatrack x2 - Analog Four - Roland TR Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Jan 2017

#jamuary2017 03 Elektron Analog RYTM

#jamuary2017 03 Elektron Analog RYTM My 3rd video for #jamuary2017 Everything is being played back on the Elektron Analog RYTM. Kick, clap, high hats Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Jan 2017

ELEKTRON - Analog Four - Techtronic Beats

ELEKTRON - Analog Four - Techtronic Beats , Hardware Synthesizers 02 Jan 2017

Continuum Firmware 8 Preset Demos

HakenAudio has released a firmware update for their Continuum Fingerboard. The new Preset demos by Edmund Eagan are excellent! Check out the Preset De Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 09 Apr 2016

Sample Chain Saturday Funk Pearl Kit Free Drum Kit Samples

Photo Credit: le_grande_momo Presenting the FunkPearl Kit! This week is a very special edition of SampleChain Saturday. Featuring a custom sampled Pe Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 05 Apr 2016

127 New Access Virus TI Snow Patches

[divider_padding] Presenting the Sonic Sirius Soundbank Vol.1 by CHE for the Access - Virus TI Snow Synthesizer. CHE has shared 127 new sounds for th Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 04 Apr 2016

Superbooth 2016: Linnstrument Drum Mode Demo

Roger Linn demos the Drum Mode on the Linnstrument at the Superbooth 2016. Features include the latest firmware updates. Very nice demo of arpeggiate Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Apr 2016

ROLI Seaboard RISE Live looping in Nature

ROLI Seaboard RISE Live looping in Nature. A little live performance with looping using a Seaboard rise and iPad Air2. No wire, no latency and no dis Hardware SynthesizersArtists 02 Apr 2016

Sample Chain Saturday Modular Synth

Photo Credit: stretta This week's sample chain contains a mix of Modular Bleep and bloops. Try experimenting with sample start and end points, revers Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 29 Mar 2016

Access Virus Indigo SysEx Controller TouchOSC Layout

TNT has shared a MIDI SysEX Controller for the Access Virus Indigo Synth. The control template layout works for TouchOSC. This are Templates for Touc Hardware Synthesizers 27 Mar 2016

New LinnStrument Introduction Video

Roger Linn has made a new LinnStrument introduction video. The new Linnstrument video explains and demonstrates what the LinnStrument is and what it Hardware Synthesizers 26 Mar 2016

Sample Chain Saturday Analog Percussion

This week's sample chain contains a mix of Kicks, Snares, and HiHats from an analog synth. The sample samples were shortened to keep the overall leng Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 25 Mar 2016

48 New Bass and Lead Patches for the Roland JD-XA

[divider_padding] JDXA-Knight has shared a collection of custom Bass and Lead patches for the Roland JD-XA Synthesizer. Check out these custom preset Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 25 Mar 2016

Kickstart Your Weekend Music with New Spire Presets

[divider_padding] Cyber-Project Studios is proud to present Electricity Vol.1 a brand new sound set for Reveal Sound's Spire VST. This free expansion Virtual InstrumentsVST Plugins 19 Mar 2016

Sample Chain Saturday Moog Sub Phatty Percussion Rytm Samples

The sample chain features custom percussion programming sounds including, Kicks, Toms, Airy Perc, Bass, Snares, Claps, and HiHats. Sample Chain Forma Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 15 Mar 2016

Chromaphone 2 Physical Modeling Object Synthesizer Released

Chromaphone 2 Physical Modeling Object Synthesizer Released! The update to the amazing physical modeling or object synthesizer virtual instrument. Thi Virtual Instruments 15 Mar 2016

Synergy Semi-Modular MIDI Suite for Analog RYTM

[divider_padding] Synergy a new Windows utility for setting up your own custom Analog Rytm environment. It boats a full suite of features and options Hardware Synthesizers 14 Mar 2016

128 New Presets for Rob Papen RAW VSTi

[divider_padding] CHE has shared a new free soundset for Rob Papen's RAW VSTi. Presets include Arps, Effects, Leads, Pads, Plucks, and Sequences. Dow Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 12 Mar 2016

Sample Chain Saturday Orchestral Hand Percussion

Photo Credit: MTSOfan [divider_padding] This week's feature sampled chain includes an Orchestral Hand Percussion Sample set. Triangles, Granite Block Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 05 Mar 2016

Sample Chain Saturday - SQ TransWave Percussion Kit

[divider_padding] It's SampleChain Saturday where we share a free SampleChain for grid slicing Sampler of choice. These files are optimized for slici Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 01 Mar 2016

Elektron OS 1.22 Features and FM Patches

Elektron OS 1.22 Features and FM Patches A quick look at the new features for the Elektron RYTM and Analog Four. Including new FM patches for the A4 a Hardware SynthesizersArtists 08 Feb 2016

SDS Drop for OS X - Drag and Drop Samples Analog RYTM

SDS Drop for Mac is a better way to get samples into your Rytm. Drag & Drop your samples directly to the pads, and that's it. It's twice as fast as c6 Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Jan 2016

ROLI Rolls Out Seaboard RISE 49 Edition

ROLI Rolls Out Seaboard RISE 49 Edition The Seaboard RISE 49 follows in the footsteps of its sibling product, the Seaboard RISE 25, which has won a CE Music TechnologyHardware Instruments 19 Jan 2016

Roli Seaboard Rise Max/MSP and Cat

Roli Seaboard Rise Max/MSP and Cat... A first encounter between Roli's new Seaboard Rise and Cycling '74s Max7 (Max/MSP) patching and playing by Tom H Artists 18 Jan 2016

One Handed Linnstrument Performance Oud Sample Set

One Handed Linnstrument Performance by Jeremy Cubert, using a Oud Sample set. Performance on the Turkish Oud sample set from Impact Soundworks at the ArtistsMusic Technology 18 Jan 2016

Modular Ambient With Analog Four

Modular Ambient With Analog Four. Javier Lara uploaded this ambient jam using the Analog Four with his modular setup. Excellent build up! Chill ambien Hardware SynthesizersArtists 16 Jan 2016

Elektron Overbridge 1.10 Update and A4 RYTM OS Updates!

Elektron Overbridge 1.10 Update and A4 RYTM OS Updates! Sonicstate presents a new video featuring the latest news from Elektron. Skip ahead to 13 mins Hardware Synthesizers 14 Jan 2016

The Amazing Korg Minilogue Demo By Daniel Fisher

The Amazing Korg Minilogue Demo By Daniel Fisher Sweetwater’s synthesis guru, Daniel Fisher, demonstrates the surprisingly affordable Korg Minilogue P Hardware Synthesizers 14 Jan 2016

BrainStormer VSTi Patches

Aidas has shared a set of 119 new BrainStormer VSTi Patches. The patches include Keys presets oriented for trance, dance, and EDM genres. [divider_pad Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 09 Jan 2016

i rem fire - Analog RYTM Analog Four Performance

i rem fire - Analog RYTM Analog Four Performance A little tune I started around new years. It features elektron monomachine and analog four for synth Artists 30 Dec 2015

127 New Strobe2 Presets

[divider_padding] A free bank of Strobe2 presets to bring you thru the new year! Presenting the Source of Life soundbank by CHE for FXpansion Strobe2 Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 30 Nov 2015

Ensoniq VFX SD Demo

Richard Geere posted an excellent Ensoniq VFX DS Demo video. The video covers the basic architecture of the VFX, along with demos of some of his custo Hardware SynthesizersArtists 16 Nov 2015

64 New BeepStreet Sunrizer Presets - Energy Waves Soundset

Sunrizer users and musicmakers can now load up 64 new presets with the Energy Waves soundset, a free soundpack for BeepStreet's subtractive synth. Sun Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 29 Oct 2015

Plogue Updates sforzando With TableWarp2 Synth and More

Plogue has updated their sforzando instrument to include a new free synthesizer called Tablewarp2 that can perform PWM, FM, and other fun warptable wa Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 27 Oct 2015

Spring in Royal Botanic Gardens Featuring PatchArena Marimba

Emily Minard shared a video featuring her original music composed with the PatchArena Marimba, along with the Sonatina Symphonic Orchestra. Spring in Virtual InstrumentsArtists 25 Oct 2015

Karoryfer Scarypiano Open Source Frankenstein Processed Piano

Just in time for Halloween, Karoryfer has released the free Scarypiano sample library. If you were looking to add some scary, weird, and odd keyboard Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 24 Oct 2015

100 New Presets for u-he Hive

CHE has uploaded the Acoustic Art a collection of new presets for u-he's Hive Virtual Synthesizer. It is a free energetic soundset containing presets Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 17 Sep 2015

128 New Electro EDM Presets for Spire by CHE

Presenting The Colorful Rainbow Soundset by CHE for the Reveal Sound - Spire VSTi. Sound Designer CHE has shared a free bank of sounds, 100% royalty f Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 19 Aug 2015

Monomachine Sampling Upgrade

CatabolicDJ has shared a very cool trick with the Elektron MonoMachine. Using the DigiPro waveform samples you can essentially waveform sequence your Hardware SynthesizersArtists 10 Aug 2015

Neutron Star Soundbank - 128 Presets for the Hamburg-Audio Nuklear VSTi

Here is a free, fresh, handcrafted & energetic soundset by Che for the Hamburg-Audio Nuklear with the advanced pulsar train synthesis. [divider_paddin Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 16 Jun 2015

Vintage Digital Synthesizer 1977 Bell Labs

Vintage Digital Synthesizer 1977. Hal Alles shared this really excellent demo of the Bell Labs Digital Synthesizer! [divider_padding] This is from the Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 12 Jun 2015

MFOS Noise Toaster BOM Synth Part List

Anyone interested in analog synth DIY may want to check out MFOS website and beginner projects and LO-FI Noise boxes. They are good for starting out Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 21 May 2015

Download 70 New Presets For Waldorf Blofeld by Sydney Paris

(JK) a.k.a Sydney Paris has shared a custom bank of original Waldorf Blofeld presets! All of these presets have been programmed from scratch for use w Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 14 May 2015

162 New Waldorf Nave Presets Transform SoundSet

CHE has shared 162 new Waldorf Nave Presets for the Nave Plug-in! The Transform SoundSet covers Modern Synth Sounds, good for Electro, Trance, and mor Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 13 May 2015

Yamaha TX81Z Presets Joel's User Banks!

PatchArena contributor Synthematic (Joel) has shared his Yamaha TX81Z User Bank Presets. He was using 3 TX81Zs at the same time, so the download inclu Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 27 Feb 2015

SFZ Designer Visual Sample Mapper Overview

Mildon from Mildon.me has developed a visual SFZ instrument mapper! Very cool. SFZ Designer is a free sample mapping tool designed to assist mapping s Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 23 Jan 2015

LinnStrument As A 4-track MIDI Looper Controller

Tim Thompson has shared a very cool video of his custom Linnstrument firmware. It turns the LinnStrument into 4-track MIDI Looper Controller Interface Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 13 Jan 2015

Dr Mozer Voice chipspeech Teaser From Plogue

1975: The first speech synthesizer IC was born. [blockquote] In 1974/1975 Dr. Forrest S. Mozer licensed his unique voice compression technology to Tel Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 21 Dec 2014

New Elektron Workflow Videos

Elektron has posted a new workflow video series. The videos show how to make music with Elektron machines, with a video featuring each Elektron device Hardware SynthesizersArtists 13 Dec 2014

New Linnstrument Video Demos

The first batch of Linnstruments have been shipped and new Linnstrument owners are starting to share and record their first experiences. I'm really lo Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 05 Dec 2014

Analog Four Tutorial How To Make A Space Drone

Rob from Seen From Space has shared his third Elektron Analog Four tutorial. Analog Four How To Make A Space Drone. This video covers a few ideas on d Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 Nov 2014

Jeff Moen Plays On A Linnstrument

Touch Guitarist Jeff Moen Plays On A Linnstrument. "Song for Sarah with Linnstrument" [divider_padding] Song for Sarah" performed by Jeff Moen using L Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 21 Nov 2014

Elektron Analog Four Effects Tutorial

Elektron Analog Four Effects Tutorial Rob has shared a new Effects tutorial. Rob of Seen From Space gives a quick tour of how Effects are used in the Hardware SynthesizersArtists 18 Nov 2014

Elektron Analog Four Performance Controls Tutorial

Seen From Space has shared an excellent Analog Four Tutorial covering Performance Controls and Setup. Very nice tutorial and well filmed and covered. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 18 Nov 2014

Two New Linnstrument Video Demos

Two New Linnstrument Videos were posted last week. One from Roger Linn in San Francisco and another from Geert Bevin in Antwerp. The first batch of Li Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 18 Nov 2014

Rheyne - Live Jam 108

The latest live improve from Rheyne. Rheyne - Live Jam 108. Live looping with USB controllers, iOS devices, and Ableton Live. Find more of Rheyne's mu Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 17 Nov 2014

New Synth1 Presets Euro-Nam 118 Collection

Synth1 Presets KoolKool has shared a new collection of Euro-electronic inspired sounds for Synth1. Many great techo, eurobeat, dance, trance, oriented Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 05 Nov 2014

LuSH-101 Soundset Featuring Solar System Themed Presets

128 New Sounds For LuSH-101 Presenting The Solar System, a new LuSH-101 Soundset by Che. A fresh, pulsating, energetic handmade Soundset featuring 128 Virtual InstrumentsVST Plugins 04 Nov 2014

Elektron Analog Rytm Played As A Polysynth

Elektron Analog Rytm Played As A Polysynth. Pierre Jean shared this interesting video. Using a custom app to handle the MIDI messages, he is able trig Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 20 Oct 2014

64 Free Serum Presets and Wavetables!

64 Free Serum Presets and Wavetables! Go deeper with Serum's realtime wavetable synthesis and these new Serum Presets and Wavetables. Che has shared 6 Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 11 Oct 2014

Cool 8-bit Sampler Software & Hacks

Cool 8-bit Sampler Software & Hacks: Some cool finds for Emulator II and Ensoniq Mirage owners. Previews to an Emulator II Editor for OSX! As well as Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 29 Sep 2014

Analog RYTM Single Cycle Waveforms Pack

SB-SIX has shared a very cool Analog RYTM Single Cycle Waveforms Pack. If you load the single cycle waveforms into your Analog RYTM you can create dee Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 24 Sep 2014

Plogue chipspeech Development Progress R&D Dairy Blog

Plogue has recently updated their R&D Blog with a new post covering their new voice synthesis project chipspeech. If you haven't seen their Developer Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 23 Sep 2014

3 New Soundbanks for Waldorf Blofeld!

Free Soundbanks for Waldorf Blofeld Looking to add in some free sounds for your Waldorf Blofeld? CHE has shared 3 New Soundbanks for Waldorf Blofeld! Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 27 Aug 2014

Ensoniq Mirage Octophonic Mod

A series of video tutorials that covers the Ensoniq Mirage Octophonic Mod. This allows for eight individual outputs, one per voice and filter for the Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 22 Aug 2014

Custom Yamaha TX81Z Bass Samples As SFZ Instrument!

Joel Bisson has uploaded Yamaha TX81Z bass samples as a new SFZ Instrument to the Downloads section. [divider_padding] The SFZ Instrument was recorded Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 15 Aug 2014

Strom for iPad and Analog Rytm

Dataline has shared: Strom for iPad and Analog Rytm Strom is an iPad app developed by Jakob Penca (Username void on Elektronauts forum). Strom allows Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 15 Aug 2014

SID Redux Sound Pack for the Analog Rytm

Elektron has released a new and exciting Sound Pack for their Analog Rytm. Presenting the SID Redux Sound Pack for the Analog Rytm! Check out the prom Hardware SynthesizersArtists 15 Aug 2014

LinnStrument Violin and Cello Performances By Roger Linn

Roger Linn posted two new demos of his Linnstrument using Synful Orchestra as the soundsource virtual instrument. LinnStrument Violin and Cello Perfor Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 06 Aug 2014

Bass City - Free Synth Bass Samples Collection

Bass City - Free Synth Bass Samples! Proudly presenting Bass City - A Free Synth Bass Sample Library by 99 Sounds and PatchArena. Bass City is a free Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 06 Aug 2014

Moog Sub 37 Analog Architecture Overview

Moog Sub 37 Analog Architecture Overview We had a chance to play the alpha version of the Moog Sub 37 at last winter NAMM, it's amazing to hear how th Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Aug 2014

z3ta+ 2 Electro Presets Electric Energy SoundSet

64 New z3ta+ 2 Electro Presets for the one and only z3ta+ waveshaping synthesizer! CHE has shared his latest SoundSet which includes 64 Electro preset Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 03 Aug 2014

Rheyne Live Jam #101

Rheyne Live Jam #101 Excellent new Live Looping performance from Rheyne. Featuring iOS apps an synths, recorded into Ableton Live. Live looping with a Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 31 Jul 2014

Free Waldorf Largo Presets The Sonic Wave Soundset

Free Waldorf Largo Presets Load up your Largo VSTi with 128 new presets! CHE has shared: The Sonic Wave Soundset for Waldorf Largo VSTi [divider_paddi Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 18 Jul 2014

Plogue chipspeech Teaser

Presenting the Plogue chipspeech Teaser. Faithful and Legitimate emulation of classic speech synthesis chips! From Plogue: [blockquote]We are proud to Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 11 Jul 2014

SFZ FLukelele Sampled Ukelele In SFZ Format

Presenting the SFZ FLukelele Sampled Ukelele in SFZ format! [divider_padding] Sampled Instrument from a finger plucked Ukelele. Perfect for composing Virtual InstrumentsFree Sounds 08 Jul 2014

LinnStrument Demos Compilation

LinnStrument Demos Compilation Roger Linn has been busy working on his LinnStrument. A few videos of the development and examples demos have been post Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 04 Jul 2014

Free Sample Friday - 12Bit SubBass SFZ

Free Sample Friday! Presenting the 12Bit SubBass in SFZ format. An original synth bass patch recorded from the DSI Poly Evolver. Then sampled into a Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 07 Jun 2014

Z3TA+ 2 Sound Design Simple Kick Drum

Z3TA+ 2 Sound Design video from Cakewalk on how to make a simple kick drum. Z3TA+ 2 is a powerful tool for creating instruments. A great way to use Z3 Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 06 Jun 2014

Dave Smith Talks History Of Synthesis and MIDI

If you've got an hour or so watch this great video of Dave Smith talking about the History Of Synthesis and MIDI. Dave Smith, designer of the Prophet- Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 03 Jun 2014

Korg MS-20 Mini High Five

Korg MS-20 Mini High Five. Fun trick with the external signal processor within the modular section on the Korg MS-20 Mini. The MS-20 Mini's External S Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 03 Jun 2014

128 Free Korg R3 Patches Download

128 Free Korg R3 Patches Download. Presenting The Black Box Soundset by Sonic Sirius for the Korg - R3 Synthesizer Photo Credit: iKeito [divider_paddi Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 30 May 2014

Analog Rytm Tutorial By Cuckoo

Cuckoomusic has uploaded a new Analog Rytm tutorial video - Analog Rytm Cuckoo Walkthrough #1 The Analog Rytm is a deep machine. To make a full tutori Hardware SynthesizersArtists 30 May 2014

The Amazing Moog Theremini

The Amazing Moog Theremini Featuring Dorit Chrysler. It is pretty awesome that this synth engine is based off of the Animoog! In this Video Dorit Chry Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 May 2014

LinnStrument Status Update 1

gbevin has uploaded a new video - LinnStrument status update 1 Quick status of what's going on with the LinnStrument, showing the responsiveness of th Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 May 2014

BLUE II and Example Sounds

BLUE II and Example Sounds BLUE-II its 'examples bank' http://www.robpapen.com/blue2.html Inside the latest version of BLUE-II Virtual Instruments 26 May 2014

Max/Msp Synthesizer Demo - The Alptron

Max/Msp Synthesizer Demo - The Alptron A very nice clean patch and patch overview. Within the course "Audio Processing and Effects" at Glasgow Caledon Virtual InstrumentsDIY Music Instrument Projects 26 May 2014

Max MSP Generative Music

Max MSP Generative Music Patch and performance by Elvio Carini. Generative Music Max MSP Patch. Based on a fixed structure, the harmonic and rhythmic Virtual InstrumentsArtists 24 May 2014

Astromech R1 Elektron Analog Four Korg MS-20 Mini Performance

Astromech has uploaded a new video - Astromech R1 Elektron Analog Four Korg MS-20 Mini Performance R1 by Astromech Performed on Elektron Analog Four, Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 May 2014

Moog Filter On A VST Electric Piano

Miguel d'Oliveira uploaded a new video - Moog filter on a VST electric piano: Trying to get some interesting colours on a simple VST electric piano by Virtual InstrumentsArtists 23 May 2014

Spitfire Audio Mural 2 - Special Intro Price Until June

Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of MURAL 2 — the second installment in its new gold standard-setting, deeply-sampled symphonic string Virtual Instruments 23 May 2014

Making of the Aluminium Minimoog Voyager

Making of the Aluminium Minimoog Voyager. Awesome video showing the production of the unit. The Aluminum Minimoog Voyager is a limited edition, 100 pi Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 20 May 2014

Analog RYTM Randomizer App!

Elektronauts user guga has shared an Analog RYTM Randomizer App! Forum thread here: http://www.elektronauts.com/topics/view/5868 Download here: http:/ Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 19 May 2014

ED4E Evolver Desktop 4OSCs Experience

Really great example of what you can do with the four oscillators and the Evolver Desktop. ED4E (Evolver Desktop 4OSCs Experience) by Tomohiro Nakamur ArtistsMusic Technology 19 May 2014

Elektron Analog Four Roland TR-8 Performance

Elektron Analog Four Roland TR-8 Performance Featuring Elektron Analog Four, Roland TR-8 Find more videos from UCihn98M5xEb-p1ACVj_sc7Q - http://www.y ArtistsMusic Technology 19 May 2014

DSI TEMPEST COFFE TABLE BEATS... MOOD SWINGS...

DSI TEMPEST COFFE TABLE BEATS... MOOD SWINGS... DSI TEMPEST Sketches... Designed some new sounds and beats for a project..Just thought I'd give them a Hardware SynthesizersArtists 18 May 2014

Live Set MiniMalaysia Elektron Analog Four Premiere

BURG - Live set MiniMalaysia 20140517 Elektron analog four premiere Please support me on bandcamp if you like my music: http://music.ollilab.com/ This Hardware SynthesizersArtists 17 May 2014

Nektar Panorama With Bitwig

Nektar Panorama With Bitwig. Here is a new video from Sonic State that highlights using Bitwig with the excellent Nektar Panorama keyboard. First of a Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 17 May 2014

Introducing Analog Rytm OS 1.01

Elektron Introduces Analog Rytm OS 1.01. Pretty fast for a point update already! OS 1.01 introduces two new machines. BDFM (Bass drum FM) and SDFM (Sn Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 15 May 2014

Astromech - Flight Test Featuring Analog Four and Korg Volca

Astromech | Flight Test featuring Analog Four and Korg Volca Flight Test by Astromech Performed on Elektron Analog Four and Korg Volca Beats. Free Dow Hardware SynthesizersArtists 15 May 2014

WALDORF Q - Ambient Drone Soundscape Synth Demo

Synth4ever has uploaded a new video - WALDORF Q - Ambient Drone Soundscape. Nice to hear some of the ambient atmospheres the Waldorf Q can create. htt Hardware SynthesizersArtists 15 May 2014

Elektron Analog RYTM - A4 - MNM - Octatrack

freqknob has posted a video feature four of the Elektron devices - Elektron Analog RYTM - A4 - MNM - Octatrack. Please don't be so harsh =) This is so Hardware SynthesizersArtists 14 May 2014

Kawai K4r 16 bit Digital Synthesizer Module Demo

Love that 90s Sound? :) Here is a demo of the Kawai K4r: Kawai K4r 16 bit Digital Synthesizer Module - Playing Around Demo. Just playing around with m Hardware SynthesizersArtists 14 May 2014

Emu Emax II Soundlibrary Demos

Emu Emax II Soundlibrary Demos by synthtools. This is the Emu EMAX II - a vintage sampler from the 80s. I comes with 16 Voices and 8 Outputs and has 2 Hardware SynthesizersArtists 14 May 2014

Moog Sub Phatty Wave Shapes

Want to see the scope views of the Moog Sub Phatty Wave Shapes? AndrewJConnolly has shared: Moog Sub Phatty Wave Shapes. A small video showing the bas Hardware SynthesizersArtists 13 May 2014

iVCS and Z3tA+ iOS Review

iVCS and Z3tA+ iOS Review from Sonicstate, Sonictouch. The iVSC3 looks pretty good. We're looking at a couple of very different synthesizers today - f Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 13 May 2014

Critter & Guitari Rhythm Scope & Drums

Critter & Guitari Rhythm Scope. Some nice AV Magic Randomness with Drums! Very cool. http://www.critterandguitari.com/rhythm-scope Drummer Gabriela Ji Hardware SynthesizersArtists 13 May 2014

Wurlitzer Orbit III DIY Salvaged Synthesizer

Cool video of salvaging a broken Wurlitzer Orbit III Organ Synthesizer. Wurlitzer Orbit III DIY Salvaged Synthesizer I salvaged a Wurlitzer Orbit III Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 May 2014

Nova Musik - Moog Sub 37 Preview

Moog Sub 37 Preview from Nova Musik! The Moog Sub 37 Tribute Edition is a limited edition paraphonic analog synthesizer built on the award winning Sub Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 12 May 2014

Moog Little Phatty and Sub Phatty Comparison by REWO

Moog Little Phatty and Sub Phatty Comparison by REWO A little comparison between the 2 excellent synths. Listen carefully. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 May 2014

Experimental live looping - EIIIXP, TX81Z, Prophet 08, Evolver, CZ-3000, walkie talkies, guitar

Experimental live looping jam for your Monday morning. Arecibo Descent - EIIIXP, TX81Z, Prophet 08, Evolver, CZ-3000, walkie talkies, guitar Experimen Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 12 May 2014

Ed - Jam #4 - Octatrack, Analog Keys, Microwave XT, Akai S900

Jam #4 - Octatrack, Analog Keys, Microwave XT, Akai S900. Ed - Jam #4 - Octatrack, Analog Keys, Microwave XT, Akai S900 Edgarius1983 on YouTube - http Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 May 2014

Elektron Octatrack Tips and Tricks - Episode 2 - MIDI Learn

Elektron Octatrack Tips and Tricks - Episode 2 - MIDI Learn Elektron Octatrack tutorials, Tips and tricks. EPISODE 2. When I discovered this technique Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 May 2014

Let's Play with Z3TA+ for iPad

Here is a nice tutorial and overview video for Z3TA+ for iPad iOS: Patreon Patrons wanted to see Z3TA+, Cakewalk's elaborate waveshapping synth. It is Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 11 May 2014

Elektron Analog RYTM Meets DSI Mopho X4 - Strymon Big Sky

Happy Sunday, more Analog Rytm videos! This one features the Analog Rytm with the amazing DSI Mopho X4. The Mopho is handling the Pad Sounds and Arp S ArtistsMusic Technology 11 May 2014

Making a "Save a Prayer" Patch for iPolysix

Korg iPolysix tutorial. Check out this cool sound design video for patching on the iPolysix. Catabolicdj uploaded - Making a "Save a Prayer" Patch for Virtual InstrumentsArtists 10 May 2014

Analog Rytm - Cuckoo Kit w One sample

What can you do with an Analog Rytm and one sample? There aren't that many user videos of the Analog Rytm machine yet, luckily Cuckoomusic has uploade ArtistsMusic Technology 09 May 2014

Elektron Jam Session #3: Playing Analog Keys

Check out this excellent Analog Keys Demo by ElektronHQ - Elektron Jam Session #3: Playing Analog Keys. We take the Analog Keys through a series of ja Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 09 May 2014

Z3TA+ iOS Update - Full MIDI Support for iPad

z3ta+ iOS now with MIDI Learn! Pretty cool to MIDI learn all of the waveshaping controls. Check out the video: Z3TA+ iOS Update - Full MIDI Support fo Virtual InstrumentsMusic Technology 09 May 2014

ROLAND S550 with HxC SD Cardreader

More HxC Sampler Videos! I want to convert all of my vintage samplers with floopy drives over the HxC emulators! 12Bitski has uploaded a new video - R Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 09 May 2014

Analog Rytm - Cuckoo Epic Jam

Cuckoomusic has shared a new video - Analog Rytm - Cuckoo Epic Jam. The Rytm is upon us, and I've had some time to learn how to operate it. Knowing an Hardware SynthesizersArtists 09 May 2014

EMU SP 1200 with external HxC SD Cardreader plus internal Floppydrive and drive select switch

12Bitski has uploaded a new video - EMU SP 1200 with external HxC SD Cardreader plus internal Floppydrive and drive select switch. This here is the SP Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 08 May 2014

Moog 500 Series Analog Delay | Andrew Scheps

Renowned producer/engineer Andrew Scheps shares his experiences with the Moog 500 Series Analog Delay. Andrew first used the Analog Delay while mixin Hardware SynthesizersArtists 01 May 2014

Roger Linn Linnstrument Video Moogfest 2014

The amazing Roger Linn Linnstrument! It's really exciting to see and hear developments on this project. When you have 40+ mins to spare, check out thi Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 24 Apr 2014

High Energy Free Korg R3 Soundset - 128 New R3 Presets!

Free Korg R3 Soundset! Presenting The High-Energy Soundset by Sonic Sirius for the ' Korg - R3 ' Synthesizer. Our good friend CHE has uploaded 128 Fre Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Apr 2014

Yamaha SK20 - Sounds Demo Video

Here is an excellent Yamaha SK20 Sounds Demo Video: [blockquote] The William Salmela Project: Synthetic (Analogue), Synthetic Ensemble All sounds are Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 15 Apr 2014

Elektron Analog Keys CS80 Inspired Patch Programming

Elektron Analog Keys CS80 Patch If you have missed this awesome little Analog Keys Patch demo of CS-80 style programming. Make your Analog Four and An Hardware SynthesizersArtists 15 Apr 2014

Free Funktion One Impulse Responses The Hive Project Club

Free Funktion One Impulse Responses Balance Mastering has shared a free set of impulse responses recorded on a Funktion One soundsystem. Use these IRs ArtistsVirtual Effects 09 Apr 2014

New MiniNova SoundSet Sonic Sirius

MiniNova SoundSet Sonic Sirius [divider_padding] CHE has uploaded and shared a new soundset for the Novation MiniNova. Presenting the ' Sonic Sirius ' Hardware SynthesizersArtists 05 Apr 2014

Prophet 2000 Format Disk Trick With MPC 2000XL!

Prophet 2000 Format Disk Trick If you have a Prophet 2000 with a newer disk drive you may notice that it will not be able to format new disks! This is Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 27 Mar 2014

Prophet 2000 Harpsicord Sound Disk

Here is Free Sound for your TBT 12 Bit Sampling Fun. A Prophet 2000 Harpsicord Sound Disk in P2K format. Contains a sampled Harpsicord and Preset Maps Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 26 Mar 2014

Free Casio CK-10 Sample Pack!

Free Casio Sample Pack Presenting the PatchArena Free Casio CK-10 Sample Pack! A suite of 5 multi-sampled Casio tone instruments in sfz format. Fantas Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 25 Mar 2014

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Firmware Update New DSynth Engine

There is a new OP-1 Firmware Update! OP-1 OS 14167 New OP-1 OS with added features: - DSynth synthesizer engine - Sketch sequencer - Master tune - M1 Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 24 Mar 2014

Analog Heaven Northeast AHNE 2014 Meeting

The Analog Heaven NorthEast webpage is up! http://www.alt-mode.com/ahne/2014/   [divider_padding] Analog Heaven Northeast Meeting Organizer: Eric Craw Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Mar 2014

Deep Purple Don Airey's Keyboard Setup Diagram

Our Friend Helges sent us this cool link featuring Don Airey Keyboard Setup: Gear Run: Don Airey / Deep Purple http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 Mar 2014

Kontakt Based Analog Four Editor!

Analog Four Editor Kosmology has shared a Kontakt based editor for the Elektron Analog Four! This may be a cool find for any Kontakt users out there. Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 20 Mar 2014

SoundSpaces The MUSIC of SOUND Artists Residency Film

The MUSIC of SOUND Tim Prebble of Music of Sound has shared a very excellent excerpt of his recent Artist Residency in Little Huia New Zealand. If you Artists 19 Mar 2014

Analog Bakery - Convert Analog Four Arps Into Patterns & MIDI Files

Convert Analog Four Arps Into Patterns and MIDI! Have you ever wanted to convert your Elektron Analog Four Arps into actual trigs and patterns? If you Hardware SynthesizersDIY Music Instrument Projects 17 Mar 2014

Minitaur Soul on Moog Sub Phatty

Moog Sub Phatty Sound Design Synthway has shared a cool video showing off custom sounds on the Moog Sub Phatty. Also shared some tips and tricks or ob Hardware SynthesizersArtists 14 Mar 2014

Patch Sheet For AKAI X7000 Sampler Keyboard

Here is a patch sheet for an AKAI X7000. Funny story how I came across these. About a dozen or more of these fell out of a Prophet 2000 User Manual, h Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 12 Mar 2014

Elektron Overbridge Out Of Left Field Computer Integration Analog Series

Elektron Overbridge Out of left field Elektron has announced a free OS update to their entire Analog Series that unlocks DAW and Computer Integration. Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 12 Mar 2014

Arturia Announces MiniBrute SE Silver Dream Machine

MiniBrute SE Arturia has unveiled a couple of new products at this year's Musikmesse. The first is an special edition update to the Arturia MiniBrute Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 11 Mar 2014

Free Wavetables DigiPRO Waves Pack for Monomachine

Free Wavetables for Monomachine & Other Wavetable Synths MarsMelons has shared a wonderful set of free Wavetable Waves for use with the Elektron Monom Hardware SynthesizersArtists 10 Mar 2014

Rob Papen Blue II Huge Update of BLUE VSTi

Blue Sky thinking with Rob Papen Blue II Rob Papen updates his powerful 'Crossfusion Synthesis' plugin Blue II. We had a chance to check out Blue II d Virtual Instruments 10 Mar 2014

Live Perform Live Code Elektron Analog Four From Twitter!

Live Code an Analog Four From Twitter Jakob Penca (Void) has created a analog synthesizer sequencer that can be live coded via Twitter. You can view a Hardware SynthesizersArtists 06 Mar 2014

Elektron MachineDrum SPS-1 UW MKII Brochure Scan

Here is a goodie somewhat oldie! Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW MKII Product Brochure Scan! Click Image for full size. Favorite quotes: The Machinedrum Hardware SynthesizersMusic Technology 05 Mar 2014

Max For Live Yamaha TX81Z Editor! Full SysEx & Patches!

TX81Z Editor Attention TX81Z owners, jeroenliebregts has created a Yamaha TX81Z Editor using Max For Live! The editor has the ability to send and reca Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 05 Mar 2014

KORG Volca Beats and Volca Bass Jam Session

The amazing little Korg Volca Beats and Korg Volca Bass... This is a really nice jam and demo featuring the Korg Volcas. The Volca Beats, and Volca Ba Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Mar 2014

Rheyne Jam 100 One Hour of Live Music And Studio Tour Coming Soon!

Rheyne just posted a new video the Jam 100 Teaser. He's announced a new upcoming video featuring one hour of music recorded in a single take. The Jam Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 28 Feb 2014

Moog SubPhatty Motion Bass Sample Chains for Octatrack!

Moog SubPhatty Motion Bass Sample Chains Here is a small collection of Moog SubPhatty Samples in 16 slice sample chain format for the Elektron Octatra Hardware SynthesizersFree Sounds 25 Feb 2014

z3ta+ on the iPad - Jam

z3ta iPad Jam Seeing more z3ta+ iOS videos popping up. Here is a cool video from Khantipol Kasemsant. [blockquote]Z3TA+ iOS by Cakewalk, another great Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 24 Feb 2014

Elektron Analog Keys Multi Map - CUCKOO Freestyling

Elektron Analog Keys Multi Map Freestyle It must be Elektron Analog Keys live jam Monday. After a stunning improvisation from Mr Dataline. CUCKOO has Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Feb 2014

Elektron Analog Keys Improvisations by Dataline

Elektron Analog Keys Improv Dataline uploaded a new video. Elektron Analog Keys Improvisation. 4 separate improvisation sessions in 1! Always great to Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 Feb 2014

Mogees Turn Everyday Objects Into Musical Instruments

Mogees Mogees is the very cool contact microphone and application which allows you to turn anything it can stick to into a new musical instrument. Mog Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 21 Feb 2014

z3ta+ iOS Released for iPad iOS

z3ta+ iOS Released! Legendary waveshaping at your fingertips. z3ta+ iOS has been released now for ipad. Cakewalk has released z3ta+ iOS today. z3ta+ i Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 20 Feb 2014

Double Bass Samples Free Pizzicato Instrument in SFZ Format

Double Bass Samples Presenting the Free PatchArena Double Bass Samples collection. These Pizzicato samples are available as a SFZ Format Instrument. I Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 19 Feb 2014

Iceland Sound Library for Alchemy & Alchemy Player

Camel Audio has released Iceland Sound Library for Alchemy and Alchemy Mobile. A very creative Alchemy expansion that uses field recordings and choir Virtual Instruments 14 Feb 2014

Roland AIRA Full Details Specs Posted

Roland AIRA Roland has released all of the official news for their new AIRA line of hardware. The original speculations were some components being ana Hardware Synthesizers 13 Feb 2014

Linn 9000 Brochure Scans

Linn 9000 Brochure Scans Here is a scanned copy of an original Linn 9000 Brochure. Front, Middle, and Back. I believe there was a version on RogerLinn Hardware Synthesizers 11 Feb 2014

Korg MS-20 Patch Online Patch Librarian!

Have you ever wanted to keep track of your favorite MS-20 patches and sounds? The new website 20patch is a great online utility for documenting and sa Hardware Synthesizers 10 Feb 2014

Taiko Drum Octatrack Sample Chains!

Octatrack Sample Chains Looking for more Octatrack Sample Chains? Check out these Taiko Drum Samples organized into 16 slice Octatrack Sample Chain: P Hardware Synthesizers 07 Feb 2014

Interview With Teenage Engineering CoFounder

Peeps interviewed Jens Rudberg of Teenage Engineering. It's very interesting to hear about the OP-1 developers backgrounds. Especially their experienc Hardware Synthesizers 07 Feb 2014

Snowfield Featuring Teenage Engineering OP-1

Ghostradioshow is back with another amazing Teenage Engineering OP-1 track: [blockquote] Made with Teenage Engineering OP-1. No DAWs / MIDI SEQs. Drum Hardware SynthesizersArtists 07 Feb 2014

Prophet 12 Module Now Shipping!

We've been informed the most powerful desktop polyphonic synthesizer the DSI Prophet 12 Module is now shipping! If you've had your eye on one now is y Hardware Synthesizers 05 Feb 2014

Camel Audio Alchemy Sounds Ebb and Flow Soundset

Free Camel Audio Alchemy Sounds! New Download Added: Presenting The 'Ebb and Flow' Soundset by CHE 2014 for the 'Camel Audio - Alchemy ' (Virtual Synt Virtual Instruments 04 Feb 2014

Access Polar TI Synth Demo - Custom Access Polar TI Patches Using OS 5.1

Anthony C posted this new Access Polar TI Synth video demonstrating new custom patches using the latest OS. Features some very nice pads, bells, and t Hardware SynthesizersArtists 03 Feb 2014

Korg Polysix RE Patches For Reason

Download 32 various sounds for Korg PolySix RE (for Reason). Patch categories include Arps, Bass, Bells, Guitar Plucked, Keys, and Pads. Find out more Virtual Instruments 02 Feb 2014

Diego Stocco Presets Feedforward Sounds - Advanced Experimental Sound Design Tutorial

Feedforward Sounds is a series based on advanced and experimental sound design techniques created by Diego Stocco. There aren't enough well done sound Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 01 Feb 2014

35 Mins With The New Elektron RYTM

Here is an excellent demo video of the new Elektron RYTM and Elektron Analog Keys. Feeling rushed by all the other demos? This one is nice to watch in Hardware Synthesizers 01 Feb 2014

ARIA Player Convolution Presets From The Worlds Largest Echo

A couple of weeks ago you may have seen posts of a new world record for the longest echo ever recorded. Later on the impulses from the recording were Virtual Instruments 31 Jan 2014

JJOS Updates - Next Bank and Back Bank added to Footswitch!

New JJOS Update coming in February 1st. The video below shows Video is Ver1.16 and shows how you can switch between pad banks with a MIDI Footswitch! Hardware Synthesizers 31 Jan 2014

Free Marimba Samples - PatchArena Marimba In SFZ Format

Looking for Marimba Samples. Presenting the PatchArena Marimba. A Sampled Marimba in SFZ format. Load this instrument into your favorite SFZ Player. O Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 29 Jan 2014

The State Of 21st-Century Synthesis - NAMM Discussion Panel

Presenter: Mark Vail with Panel Award winning synthesists and synthesizer developers discuss the benefits of software vs. hardware instruments and vi Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 28 Jan 2014

Analog Four and Prepared Piano Jam

Artist Cuckoo Playing the piano and the Analog Four. The piano is his own prepared piano. Very cool muted sound! http://www.patreon.com/cuckoomusic Hardware SynthesizersArtists 27 Jan 2014

PatchArena's NAMM 2014 Top Picks

NAMM 2014 has come and gone. Here are few favorite NAMM 2014 products that caught our eye: Best NAMM 2014 Tech - ROLI Seaboard Very excited to have th Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 Jan 2014

New AIRA Teaser From Roland - It's Coming

[blockquote]With roots in the very origins of electronic music, AIRA is the new series of products designed to meet the evolving needs of today's elec Hardware Synthesizers 25 Jan 2014

Synth Tech Gear Pictures From NAMM 2014 Day 1 & Day 2

Posted some pictures from NAMM days 1 & 2 here: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjRafdPK Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 24 Jan 2014

Roli Seaboard Multidimensional Controller Demo From NAMM 2014

This is one of my favorite NAMM devices so far: Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 23 Jan 2014

Introducing BreakTweaker by BT and iZotope

Follow up from this post: New VSTi Coming From iZotope? This VSTi looks pretty interesting: Make beats you've never heard before. Built on a futuristi Virtual InstrumentsArtists 23 Jan 2014

Elektron Analog Rytm Demonstration #2 NAMM 2014

NAMM 2014: Elektron Analog Rytm Demonstration #2 (20140122) from ICON on Vimeo. I'm really excited about the length of that sampling! Hardware Synthesizers 23 Jan 2014

Dave Smith P12 Module Performance at NAMM 2014

Dave Smith P12 Module LIVE Performance Demo at NAMM 2014 on BBoyTechReport.com Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 Jan 2014

New Virtual Instrument Coming From iZotope? Teaser Images

These teaser images were posted to the iZotopeinc twitter account: https://twitter.com/iZotopeInc Looking forward to see what they having cooking tomo Virtual Instruments 21 Jan 2014

Roland AIRA Video 2 — TR-909 Rhythm Composer

Very cool to see the cymbals used for the 909 ROMs! Roland engineers discuss the technologies involved in getting the right sounds for the successor Hardware Synthesizers 21 Jan 2014

Elektron Unveils Analog Rytm - 8 Voice Analog Drum Machine

[list style="list1"] 8 voice analog drum machine with sample support analog filter and distortion per voice 12 velocity and pressure sensitive pads r Hardware Synthesizers 17 Jan 2014

Elektron Mystery Box Opened!!! - New Elektron Box Let The Speculation Begin

Let the speculation begin! Someone noticed on their facebook page that the name of the video appeared as: "AR Teaser #3 Final" http://www.muffwiggler Hardware Synthesizers 16 Jan 2014

Moog Gives Sneak Peak of Moog Sub 37 - Two New Instruments at NAMM

[blockquote]This year we are unveiling two new instruments at NAMM. Since many of you will not be able to attend the show, we want to give you a snea Hardware Synthesizers 15 Jan 2014

Roland Tease New TR-808 Drum Machine! AIRA

(The video also claims electronic music didn't exist before the 80s? Come on...) Just as a teaser for now. No other information has been revealed yet Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 13 Jan 2014

Free Sampled Lush Strings Ensemble Instrument - Warm Strings SFZ

Photo Credit: Flocowa Warm Up Your SFZ Sampler/Player with these free string samples! These work nicely if you mix them underneath other string sampl Virtual Instruments 12 Jan 2014

Fun Experimental DIY Musical Instruments Studio Projects

Beat the winter blues with some fun DIY Musical Instruments projects to keep you busy and enhance your music studio. Here is my list of winter project Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 10 Jan 2014

The Universe - Free Experimental & Trance Sounds Presets For Spectrasonics Omnisphere

CHE has shared with us 'The Universe'. Or at least his Universe, or the Universe of Omnisphere. 64 Free Presets Sounds for Spectrasnoics Omnisphere. Virtual Instruments 09 Jan 2014

CsG - Elektron Analog Four Jam 3

Another live jam recorded recorded by CsG: Nice percussive sounds! Hardware SynthesizersArtists 09 Jan 2014

Multiman Single Cycle Waveform Sample Chains For Elektron Octatrack!

Multiman (InspektorGadjet) has shared a very nice free sample pack for the Elektron Octatrack: The download link (bottom of the page) along with Octat Hardware SynthesizersArtists 06 Jan 2014

ATOM Soundset - 123 Free Presets for FXpansion DCAM: Synth Squad

The TONE COLORS - ATOM Soundset by CHE 2014 for the FXpansion - DCAM: Synth Squad *These patches are in FUSOR Soundbank format. [list style="list1"] I Virtual Instruments 04 Jan 2014

Tom Oberheim Demos Two Voice Pro - Talks Analog Revolution

Tom Oberheim demos his brand new Two Voice Pro (shipping in 2014!) while talking about his history in the synthesizer world and pop music. Filmed at Hardware Synthesizers 03 Jan 2014

Cakewalk Rapture FREE With Computer Music's 200th Issue

Computer Music is giving away Cakewalk Rapture VSTi for free this month in it's special 200th issue! [blockquote]we're giving away a full commercial V Virtual Instruments 02 Jan 2014

49 New Presets For Sonigen Modular

Synthetic Illusion has shared presets for Sonigen Modular VST Plugin. Place in the patches folder which is located in my documents on windows xp syst Virtual Instruments 31 Dec 2013

PatchArena - Top 10 Synth Downloads List Of 2013!

We wanted to take the time to look back at the most popular synthesizer related downloads here at PatchArena for 2013. It's been a great year for virt Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 Dec 2013

Free MiniBrute MultiSaw Samples In SFZ Format - Bonus Rapture Programs

Presenting The MiniBrute MultiSaw Samples In SFZ Format: Photo Credit: John Grabowski Download Includes MultiSaw Samples in looped in SFZ Format. Orig Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 Dec 2013

Rheyne - Live Jam #98 Live Looping With Ableton Live

Live looping with USB controllers, wireless iOS, and Ableton Live. Nothing was pre-recorded. All audio is from Native Instruments Battery, Kontakt, R Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 21 Dec 2013

64 Free Trance Experimental Presets For z3ta+ 2 Waveshaping Synthesizer

Presenting The Freeware Andromeda Galaxy Soundset by CHE for z3ta+ 2: Inside: [list style="list1"] 1 Soundset with 64 Presets Presets Sound Design by: Virtual Instruments 19 Dec 2013

Elektron Updates Analog Four OS To 1.1!

Magnificence Multiplied Analog Four OS 1.1 Update Video: [blockquote]Analog Four OS 1.1. has finally arrived! This is a major OS upgrade, adding polyp Hardware SynthesizersArtists 19 Dec 2013

Analog Keys First Impressions Demo and Snippet

Video Demos From Cuckoo: [blockquote]I just took the brand new Analog Keys for a spin, and I like it. More in depth videos to follow. Subscribe and st Hardware SynthesizersArtists 19 Dec 2013

Chipcrushed Sample Chains For The Elektron Octatrack

Here are 6 free Sample Chains for the Elektron Octatrack: Using Generated Game/Chip Sound Samples, they were processed with Plogue Chipcrusher. Assemb Hardware SynthesizersVirtual Effects 18 Dec 2013

Dave Smith Instruments Develops Prophet 12 Module!

Almost a year since the announcement of the Prophet 12 Keyboard, DSI has announced the Prophet 12 Module! Just like its Prophet 12 keyboard counterpar Hardware Synthesizers 10 Dec 2013

Orbital Resonance - 128 Free Presets For Waldorf Largo!

Presenting A New Soundbank For Waldorf Largo by CHE, includes 128 New Presets. [list style="list1"] • Inside: 1 Soundbank File [*. FXB] • And: 128 Sin Virtual Instruments 09 Dec 2013

Singing The Octatrack - Oscillating Drums With Repeater

Here is a really cool use trick with the Octatrack. Increase the repeat amount on a Kick and Snare until they oscillate, then add reverb and filters. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 06 Dec 2013

Gattobus Breakfast Jam ☕ - OP-1, iDensity, and Xynthesizr

[blockquote]...just a quick jam with my portable music instruments ;-) Teenage Engineering OP-1, iPad iDensity and iPhone Xynthesizr. Video shot with Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 04 Dec 2013

MeeBlip Anode Anyone? A New MeeBlip From Create Digital Music and Reflex

Presenting the new MeeBlip Anode: A Compact Bass Synth Module from Create Digital Music + Reflex: Find out the full details here: http://meeblip.com/2 Hardware Synthesizers 03 Dec 2013

Northern Lights SoundSet - 128 Free Presets For VirSyn Tera 3

CHE has shared with us: The Northern Lights Soundset by CHE for the VirSyn - Tera 3 Synthesizer [list style="list1"] • 1 Northern Lights Soundbank wit Virtual Instruments 01 Dec 2013

Elektron Jam Session #2 Analog Keys Fed Into Octatrack

[blockquote] During this session, audio output of Analog Keys is being fed into the Octatrack. On the Octatrack, Track 1 has HOLD Record mode with Fl Hardware SynthesizersArtists 26 Nov 2013

Elektron Analog Keys - 4 Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer - Specifications Revealed

[blockquote]The Analog Keys is a four voice flagship analog synthesizer.[/blockquote] Visit http://www.elektron.se for full specifications and orderi Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Nov 2013

Elektron NoTM Reveals Analog Keys, Analog Four OS Updates, and Mystery Chained LED BOX

Elektron has revealed their new product Elektron Analog Keys: Analog Keys Full specifications to be announced on November 26th. But the keyboard reall Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Nov 2013

ReAction Soundset 127 Free Sounds for Novation MiniNova by CHE

CHE has shared 127 Presets for your MiniNova: Bass's - Movement's - Lead's - Arp's - Classic's - Pad's - Poly's - Keyboard's Genre: Classics - House - Hardware Synthesizers 23 Nov 2013

Elektron Show A New Machine - Night of The Machines

Here is what we know: [blockquote]We have a new machine to show you[/blockquote] The party show details: Live: The Field (Kompakt) TM404 - aka Andrea Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 Nov 2013

Cakewalk Releases Polybius 8-bit Game Pack for z3ta+ 2!

The Polybius video game expansion pack is a free set for Z3TA+ 2, inspired by all your favorite old-school video game titles. Includes video game the Virtual Instruments 20 Nov 2013

Roger Linn Shows Linnstrument Prototype Demo at DSI Office

[blockquote]Roger dropped by the office to give us a sneak peek of his great LinnStrument prototype. The LinnStrument is triggering our Prophet 12 Mo Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 13 Nov 2013

Cuckoo's Taped Piano - Free SoundFont for Sforzando

[button size="medium" link="http://www.patreon.com/file?s=34118&h=135617&i=226"]Download Cuckoo's Piano[/button] More info and link here: http://www. Virtual InstrumentsArtists 25 Oct 2013

6 Free Synth Bass Sample Chains for The Elektron Octatrack

I wanted to share some bass sample chains for the Octatrack. Grab them here: [button size="medium" link="http://patcharena.com/downloads/redirect.php Hardware Synthesizers 21 Oct 2013

Polimorph - Analog Generative Synth Sounds On The Elektron Analog Four

Jakob Penca has shared the following two demo videos on youtube: [blockquote]concept demo of assisted sound design on the Elektron Analog Four synthes Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Oct 2013

Elektron Analog Four Sunday Morning Tips

(a4 advanced Sound Parameter Page) Copy Multiple Trigs at Once in Grid Mode! [list style="list1"] You can copy multiple trigs at once in grid mode th Hardware Synthesizers 19 Oct 2013

Free Multisampled Bass Instrument - Tubed Bass sfz

A sampled tubed bass instrument for you! Presenting the sfz Tubed Bass! Photo Credit: neistridlar Featuring: [list style="list1"] 3 velocity layers Sm Virtual Instruments 16 Oct 2013

The Science Fiction Soundset 107 New Presets Spectrasonics Omnisphere

CHE has uploaded: The ' Science Fiction ' Soundset by CHE for the Spectrasonics Omnisphere Virtual Synthesizer [list style="list1"] Soundset with 107 Virtual Instruments 15 Oct 2013

Analog Four - Mixing Patterns With The Arpeggiator

Jakob Penca shared the following video: Mixing sequences by combinating arpeggiatos with endless notes and trig mutes. See this elektronauts thread: h Hardware SynthesizersArtists 25 Sep 2013

Analog Synthesized Percussion - New Presets and Guide for Moog Sub Phatty

Moog has released a very nice Synthesized_Percussion_Guide pdf along with complimentary presets. Check out the video and details below: Enter the worl Hardware Synthesizers 24 Sep 2013

93 New Presets for Camel Audio Alchemy - Orion-Nebula Soundset

The Orion-Nebula-Floating Soundset by CHE for the Camel Audio Alchemy Software Synthesizer, featuring 93 new presets, and over 700 new variations! [li Virtual Instruments 18 Sep 2013

Yamaha TX81Z Trackdriver Preset Collection

Yamaha TX81Z Trackdriver Presets These are a few samples of my Yamaha TX81Z preset collection that you can download here: www.tiltshiftgallery.se/audi Hardware SynthesizersArtists 17 Sep 2013

Moog Releases Sub Phatty Editor Librarian and Firmware Update!

The Sub Phatty Editor Librarian is a free standalone and plugin control application for your Sub Phatty analog synthesizer. • Automate the Sub Phatty Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 15 Aug 2013

Getting More Tracks on The Elektron Octatrack

Here is a cool trick from Catabolicdj for the Elektron OT: [blockquote]Here's a way to expand the number of sounds you can get out of a single track a Hardware SynthesizersArtists 07 Aug 2013

Analog Four MaxForLive Randomizer v1.1

Randomizer for Elektron Analog Four by hyakken [blockquote]This patch can handle parameters which are assigned for midi cc. Amp level and Osc level pa Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 06 Aug 2013

Yamaha AN1x Demo by WC Olo Garb

[blockquote]Demo of Yamaha AN1x synthesizer. Sounds, sequences & video editing by WC Olo Garb.[/blockquote] Visit WC Olo Garb's site here: http://syn Hardware SynthesizersArtists 05 Aug 2013

Octatrack Trick - 64 Breakbeat x 16 Slices Megabreak XFading Slices!

WascalMusicUK on youtube shared: [blockquote]Quick example of a trick I've come up with on my Octatrack:[/blockquote] Ingredients: 64 breakbeats at th Hardware Synthesizers 01 Aug 2013

64 New Presets for The Roland GAIA SH-01 Synth - The Phase Soundset

Helges shared: The 'Phase' Soundset by CHE for the Roland GAIA SH-01! 64 New Sounds for the Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer. [list style="list1"] 1 Wav Hardware Synthesizers 30 Jul 2013

Gokosoul's Surge Soundset - 40 New Presets forVember Audio's Surge VSTi

Gokosoul's Surge Soundset has include EDM style sounds and general Electronica inspirations. You can listen demo track here: Download here: [button s Virtual InstrumentsArtists 25 Jul 2013

Synth1 Presets - 128 New Patches For Ichiro Toda's Synth1

Andrew wrote to us to share a new Synth1 Preset Bank: [one_half][blockquote]Synth1 strikes a nice balance between simplicity, ease of use and sonic fl Virtual Instruments 23 Jul 2013

FISOUND OVRDrive - Elektron Analog Four Sound Pack 128 New Sounds

Presenting: OVRDrive Analog Four Sound Pack. 128 New Sound Presets For The Elektron Analog Four. 128+ Analog Four Sounds in SYSEX Format. Sounds Orga Hardware Synthesizers 23 Jul 2013

2656 NordLead 2 Patches For discoDSP Discovery Pro

Categories Archive made by Sven Saur Sven Saur collected 2560 NordLead2 patches from the internet and from other musicians. Some are already known in Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 16 Jul 2013

MS-20 Mini & Slim Phatty Jam

LF0 on posted: Really sounds nice with those MS-20 aggressive filters. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 16 Jul 2013

Elektron Analog Four Filters Demo - External Inputs

[blockquote]A demo of Elektron Analog Four filters external inputs.[/blockquote] Hardware Synthesizers 16 Jul 2013

Moog Sub & Little Phatty Improvisation

Improvisation from Synthway: [blockquote] This may appear that isn't an improvisation, but it is. The thing is that after hours playing with both, I w Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 Jul 2013

Sub Phatty Square Wave Test Video

Nice Sub Phatty Demo Video of the Square Wave Oscillator: [blockquote]As requested in other video, I'm posting a square wave test with the Moog Sub Ph Hardware Synthesizers 12 Jul 2013

100 Free Electro Patches For Image Line Harmor VSTi

CHE has shared a new SoundSet for Image Line's Harmor VSTi. 100 new presets including, Arps, Leads, Pads, & Basses. Download includes individual patc Virtual Instruments 10 Jul 2013

Live Looping Ethereal Jam with Analog Keyboards and Virtual Instruments - Rheyne - #82

Very chill and ethereal jam by Rheyne: Live looping with analog keyboards, USB controllers, iOS devices, and Ableton Live. All loops were recorded liv Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 09 Jul 2013

Sub Phatty Custom Presets

Synthway on posted this cool video demoing various custom Sub Phatty Presets: [blockquote]Just a little sample of the 32 presets programmed for the Su Hardware Synthesizers 08 Jul 2013

OT vs Korg Volca Series - Korg Volca Beats and Bass gets Mangled by Elektron Octatrack

Dataline shared: Elektron Octatrack real-time sampling and mangling the Korg Volca units. http://www.elektron.se/ [blockquote]I wanted to show how the Hardware SynthesizersArtists 08 Jul 2013

100 New Presets for Cakewalk z3ta+ 2 - Cyberkinesis SoundSet!

Our friend CHE has shared a new download. Presenting the Cyberkinesis SoundSet, 100 Free Presets for Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2! Welcome Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2 User t Virtual InstrumentsArtists 08 Jul 2013

2013 Summer of Synth Sessions Boulder #01 Octatrack Meets Absynth

Mark Mosher shared this video performance: [blockquote]I normally do all my composition and production work indoors. I decided it was just about time Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 02 Jul 2013

Oberheim SEM Module Sequenced and Controlled by Elektron Analog Four

Chris Randall shared this video: sempathy [blockquote]Got the SEM back from the shop, with all its janky bits fixed, and hooked it to the Analog Four Hardware SynthesizersArtists 01 Jul 2013

Oberheim OB 8 vs DSI Prophet 08 Test by INHALT

[blockquote] It has to be said that the Prophet 08 is one of our favorite modern polyphonic synthesizers. It's got a feature set that no other poly s Hardware SynthesizersArtists 27 Jun 2013

32 New Presets for Camel Audio Alchemy Circadian Rhythm Patches

Question: What is the Circadian Rhythm? Answer: In short the circadian rhythm is your body's clock. It regulates the body's chemical and hormonal pro Virtual Instruments 26 Jun 2013

Rheyne - Live Jam #81 Live looping with Ableton Live

Download or stream the audio at SoundCloud: http://snd.sc/17qyzWC A (short) live looping jam with analog keyboards, USB controllers, iOS devices, and Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 24 Jun 2013

Free Sampled Solo Cello sfz Instrument

Cello Image via Steven Depolo Presenting new free sfz instrument. Download the solo cello sfz: [button size="medium" link="http://patcharena.com/down Virtual Instruments 24 Jun 2013

Korg Volca Beats Overview Presented by Hardware Designer and Chief Engineer

[blockquote]An overview of the three Korg volca beats, analogue rhythm machine. Presented by its hardware designer and chief engineer, Tatsuya Takaha Hardware Synthesizers 21 Jun 2013

Preview of MachineDrume iPad App - Kit Morphing, Randomizer, Pattern Generator

VOID from the Elektron-Users forum shared this sneak preview of an Elektron MachineDrum iPad performance and utility App: [blockquote]Messing around w Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 Jun 2013

Mission Soundset 90 New Presets for Camel Audio Alchemy

Welcome - Start Your Alchemy Mission with 90ty Presets by CHE. This new Soundset contains 90 new presets, and 293MB of new sample content! 1.) Astrop Virtual Instruments 21 Jun 2013

The Spaceflight - Free Soundset for LingPlug CronoX 3

CHE has shared the new 'Spaceflight' Soundset for the LinPlug - CronoX 3 VSTi! 118 New Sounds for CronoX with 178MB of new content. Details: • 118 Si Virtual Instruments 20 Jun 2013

Free Synth Patches - GOKOSOUL's EDM Presets Volume 1 for SynthMaster

GokoSoul has shared his EDM Presets Volume 1 for SynthMaster. Contains 40 new presets for SynthMaster, Basses, Leads, Pads, FX, and Plucks. Take a li Virtual InstrumentsArtists 05 Jun 2013

DSI & Roger Linn Update Tempest OS to 1.3!

With the new, free 1.3 update, all Tempest panel controls are now fully implemented!!! Here are the improvements in the Tempest OS v1.3: Play Lists P Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 Jun 2013

Plogue Releases Chipcrusher! New Advanced Bitcrusher, Speaker Simulator, Noise Machine

There is a wide spectrum of results achievable with chipcrusher. For example: - Uniquely destroy/mangle a beat, a guitar or any other audio track. - Virtual Effects 04 Jun 2013

Audio Damage - Releases Mangleverb!

Audio Damage has released a new multi-effect plugin! This one seems very interesting, combining a filter, envelope follower, LFO, VCA, and Reverb tog Virtual Effects 04 Jun 2013

Light - OP 1, Analog Four and Octatrack

A performance from Khantipol Kasemsant. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 31 May 2013

Octatrack OS Updated to 1.25 - New Reverb Modes and Bug Fixes!

Elektron has updated their Octatrack Operating System. The update includes new Reverb Effects along with misc bug fixes. To download the OS update an Hardware Synthesizers 30 May 2013

OP-1 New OS Video Demo

This video is about OP-1 New OS. Demoing new CWO Effect and DNA Synth modes! Hardware Synthesizers 29 May 2013

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Update!

Teenage Engineering has updated the OP-1 with a new COW delay and DNA Synth! DNA synth added. CWO effect added. Download here: http://www.teenageengin Hardware Synthesizers 28 May 2013

Elektron Analog Four Teardown - Inside

Awesome shots from Pete Brown's Flickr set: [blockquote]Cracked open my brand new Elektron Analog Four to see what is inside. Amazing how little space Hardware Synthesizers 28 May 2013

One more Prophet 12 Sound Demo

[blockquote]Here's a final demo from my week of sound designing on the Prophet 12. Quite a few of the patches I programmed were inspired by sounds on Hardware SynthesizersArtists 28 May 2013

Cool Touchscreen Sequencer Demo - Created by Chris Randall

Video comments from Chris Randall: [blockquote]This is a quick demo of Yet Another Touchscreen Music App. I'm trying to come up with a global live pe Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 May 2013

Cakewalk Rapture & Dimension Pro $19 Thru May 31st!

Cakewalk is having a huge promo special now thru May 31st. You can grab Rapture and Dimension Pro for under $20 each! A really great deal when you co Virtual Instruments 24 May 2013

Trans Computer Maschine Updated to v1.31

The CMT Team wrote to us today: Trans Computer Maschine was updated to v1.31 with the following improvements: - Added randomization feature for Sequen Virtual Instruments 24 May 2013

Reverse Polygons - Elektron Mono Machine & DSI Evolver

Often changing from even to odd time meter. Reverse Effect parts from Lexicon MX300 preset. Sequenced on Elektron MonoMachine SFX-60 Mk1, and sound f Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 May 2013

Roland Announces Integra-7 Synth Legends

Shared from Helge: http://www.roland.co.uk/blog/roland-announces-integra-7-synth-legends Roland is proud to introduce Integra Synth Legends, a free so Hardware Synthesizers 22 May 2013

A4 Waveform Scopes and Some Tips

Anselmi from the Elektron-Users forums shared some detailed info on the Elektron Analog Four waveforms. Since day 1 I found the eA4 very different sou Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 May 2013

See Roger Linn this Friday at SAE Institute in Hollywood

Do you live in L.A.? If so, Roger Linn will be speaking at the SAE Institute in Hollywood this Friday, May 24th from 6 to 8 p.m. Roger will be demoin Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 May 2013

Analog Hardware Test: Vermona vs DSI vs Elektron

Analog Hardware Test: Vermona vs DSI vs Elektron [blockquote]This is a test to get an indication of how different filters / envelopes can sound on dif Hardware SynthesizersArtists 17 May 2013

Soniccharge Releases µTONIC 3.1!

http://soniccharge.com/ [blockquote]It is a free upgrade (as usual) and to many people the most interesting news is probably 64-bit compatibility. It Virtual Instruments 17 May 2013

New additions to JJOS Ver1.23 (JJ OS128XL)

- Random addition to Arpeggiator - NOTE ON and ALL are added to Q-Link - Pressure addition to CC! - Transpose addition to Pad mode - Pressure additio Hardware Synthesizers 17 May 2013

Elektron Analog Four - Cheat Sheet!

This cheat sheet created and prepared by Elektron-Users forum member VST: Download the PDF form here, the PDF prints out to be the same height as the Hardware SynthesizersArtists 17 May 2013

Bibio - Orion! Bits... - Sampling on EMU SP1200

[blockquote]A little insight into how one part of 'Look At Orion!' was made.[/blockquote] Look At Orion! is from the forthcoming album 'Silver Wilkin Hardware SynthesizersArtists 15 May 2013

MetaSynth Tutorial SpectrumMorph 01

[blockquote]Tutorial to create experimental morph sound in MetaSynth for mac[/blockquote] SpectrumMorph 01 Brushmode - dot Brushcolor - dark white Br Virtual Instruments 13 May 2013

Cescato Musiktechnologie - Trans Computer Maschine v1.30 Demo

Download here: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/CMT-forum/ Virtual Instruments 10 May 2013

Cescato Musiktechnologie has released version 1.30 of Trans Computer Maschine Plug-in

A freeware Semi-modular Vintage Lead Synthesizer + Pattern Sequencer modeled after two legendary mono synths and a custom analog sequencer from German Virtual Instruments 07 May 2013

Pictures from AHNE 2013

Eric (altmode) Flickr set from AHNE 2013: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alt_mode/sets/72157633411702251/ Ted James also has a photo set here: http://te Hardware Synthesizers 02 May 2013

Rheyne - Ambient Jam #3

[blockquote]A short live looping ambient jam against a pre-recorded video loop of me playing a Steinway grand piano. The piano video was recorded wit Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 02 May 2013

Time Corridors 6 - DSI Evolver

From TimeSynthis: [blockquote]Sounds programmed and played on a DSI Mono Evolver Keyboard. (MEK combined with a Poly Evolver Rack to make it a 5 voic Hardware SynthesizersArtists 01 May 2013

Waldorf Largo - Trigonometry

Fun Waldorf video from Stefan Trippler: [blockquote]A short demotrack produced with Waldorf Largo. All sounds from the software synthesizer, drums fro Hardware SynthesizersArtists 30 Apr 2013

Elektron Releases 1.06 OS Update for Analog Four!

Elektron Released an OS update for their Analog Four synthesizer: Elektron Analog Four 1.06 Update Changes [list style="list1"] Trigging of ENV/LFO ca Hardware Synthesizers 30 Apr 2013

Elektron Analog 4 Tutorial 2 - Kick and Tom Sound Design

[blockquote]This second A4 tutorial focuses on designing a kick drum and tom sequence from scratch. A good sound system is recommended, as this video Hardware Synthesizers 29 Apr 2013

MetaSynth Creator Edward Spiegel Shares MetaSynth Videos and Tutorials

Really excellent watching the workflow of the developer, he highlights features, functionality, and workflow I would not have tried myself: [blockquot Virtual Instruments 26 Apr 2013

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 Demo by INHALT

[blockquote]It's been several months since we last had the Prophet 12 at our studio, and now, the Dave Smith Instruments team has given us a second r Hardware SynthesizersArtists 25 Apr 2013

Korg MS20 Mini Processed by Elektron Analog Four

Awesome video of the Elektron Analog Four CV control with the MS-20 Mini! MS20 Mini is CV sequenced and processed by Elektron Analog Four. More info o Hardware SynthesizersArtists 22 Apr 2013

Free Waldorf Blofeld Soundsets - 128 x 2 Presets and Patches

Sounds of the Digital World by CHE for the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer 128 sounds for Waldorf Blofeld with SL Option and Blofeld Keyboard • 1 Soundba Hardware Synthesizers 18 Apr 2013

Prophet 12 Features Overview - Dave Smith Instruments

The features look great! Love the four-tap stereo delay and unique effect combinations: [blockquote] Introducing the Prophet 12! At twelve voices, the Hardware Synthesizers 10 Apr 2013

E-lec-tro Soundset by CHE for the Novation - MiniNova Synthesizer - 127 Free Patches!

• 1 Soundbank (C) with 127 Presets • Format: MiniNova (*.SYX) • Bank File Size: 66 KB • Download Size: 1 MB • Preset Design: CHE • Release: April 201 Hardware Synthesizers 10 Apr 2013

Free Wave Activity Soundset by CHE for the Roland GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer

• 1 Wave Activity Soundbank with 64 Presets • For: GAIA SH-01 & USB Stick • Format Fantom Card File • Download Size: 127 KB • Preset Design: CHE • Re Hardware Synthesizers 10 Apr 2013

Octatrack Tutorial: Using it as a MachineDrum UW+

[blockquote]In this tutorial I try to explain how you can use the octatrack as a drum computer, using oneshot samples and slices, no loops The Elektr Hardware Synthesizers 26 Mar 2013

Analog Heaven Northeast 2013 - Date and Info!!!

Analog Heaven Northeast Meeting Organizer: Eric Crawley Time Saturday, May 4th, 2013 12PM to 6PM Location 119 Gallery in Lowell, MA A $10 donation wo Hardware SynthesizersArtists 18 Mar 2013

Rheyne - Studio Tour Integrated Setup!

[blockquote]Here's an overview of the layout and setup of "Live Jam #72" along with a quick demo on how I start a jam using Ableton's loopers. Please Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 Mar 2013

Dave Smith & Roger Linn Interview with Ean Golden

[blockquote cite="Ean Golden"]We sat down with electronic music technology pioneers Dave Smith and Roger Linn for a special in depth interview focuse Hardware SynthesizersArtists 09 Mar 2013

Monomachine Sound Bank by LEM Coming Soon - Demo Teaser

LEM - Lemnic on SoundCloud has shared a demo of his upcoming Monomachine Soundbank: Elektron Monomachine MK2. Sound bank from LEM soon. Featuring 18 k Hardware SynthesizersArtists 08 Mar 2013

Richard Devine Collection 128 Free Sounds Elektron Analog Four

Download for free at: http://www.elektron.se/support-and-downloads 128 experimental, haunting and outright bizarre Analog Four Sounds. Created by sou Hardware SynthesizersArtists 28 Feb 2013

Sirius Soundbank 100+ Free Patches for - Daedalus VSTi Northernbeat Audio

The ' Sirius Soundbank ' for the Northernbeat Audio - Daedalus VSTi Here is the Free ' Sirius Soundbank ' by CHE for the ' Northernbeat Audio - Daeda Virtual Instruments 28 Feb 2013

71 New Presets for Camel Audio Alchemy - Helges

Our friend Helges has uploaded a new free Soundset for Camel Audio Alchmey: The ' Electronic PC ' Soundset by CHE for the Camel Audio - Alchemy VSTi • Virtual Instruments 24 Feb 2013

Waldorf Rocket Prototype Video - STrippler

[blockquote]Quick and dirty demotrack made with a Waldorf Rocket prototype. All sounds from the Rocket, some reverb, delay and compression from Cubas Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Feb 2013

Outdoor Live Video Jam Ableton and Lemur - INGUI

This is a new video live jam, using Ableton and Lemur in a musician´s setting with NST (Guitar Craft - New Standard Tuning) Screenshot of one of INGUI Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 23 Feb 2013

Sine Kick Using CV Track - Elektron Analog 4

ANSELMI from the Elektron-Users forum discovered this little trick using the Elektron Analog 4. A great use of the CV track if you aren't using it on Hardware Synthesizers 22 Feb 2013

Bandcamp of the Week - Dataline Under Waveform

The Master of Elektron devices strikes again with a new 11 track album. Full of deep sounds, bleeps and bloops, upbeat driving rhythms, and sharp drum Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Feb 2013

225 New Bonus Patches for Cakewalk Rapture!

Fisound has released Universal 120 V2 Bonus Pack for Cakewalk’s Rapture synthesizer. [blockquote]The U120V2 Bonus Pack includes 225 new Rapture progra Virtual Instruments 18 Feb 2013

Tanner Galvin's NOYS TOISE Mini Documentary

Tanner Galvin's NOYS TOISE from Craig Mederios on Vimeo. A mini-documentary about a "circuit bender" named Tanner Galvin who creates artistic and tec Hardware SynthesizersArtists 13 Feb 2013

PongFu - Sunpilot Raydeo

Elektron Monomachine, DSI Tetra, Tenori-on, Eventide space Spilling their guts. No overdubs, one take Hardware SynthesizersArtists 13 Feb 2013

DIY Toy Organ Schematic From 1974

In my adventures through old antique shops I found this little gem. A BSOA merit badge series on Electronics. Inside includes a very simple monophonic Hardware Synthesizers 11 Feb 2013

blinkerette - late night jam with Analog Four, Maschine, and Live

What do you get when you combine an Elektron Analog Four, NI Maschine, and Live with a boat load of Audio Damage plug-ins? [blockquote]A little late-n Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 08 Feb 2013

Panel discussion: Past, Present and Future of MIDI - NAMM 2013

[blockquote]At NAMM 2013, Future Music captured MIDI creators and innovators Alan Parsons, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Jordan Rudess, George Duke and C Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 06 Feb 2013

Roger Linn and Carl Craig 'The Evolution of Drum Machines'

Excellent video on the evolution and design of drum machine interfaces: "During Dubspot's recent trip to Seattle's Decibel Festival, our video team ca Hardware SynthesizersArtists 01 Feb 2013

Cleaning Ensoniq Mirage Keybed DSK-1

A few weeks ago I had a faulty key contact on my Mirage DSK-1. To fix it requires taking apart the keybed and using contact cleaner solution on the co Hardware Synthesizers 31 Jan 2013

Plogue Sforzando - Free sfz Piano Demo!

Sforzando Piano demo by Robert Davis: Video demo featuring the Garritan Steinway Jazz Piano Lite instrument used inside of Plogue Sforzando! Download Virtual InstrumentsArtists 31 Jan 2013

Rheyne - 1/25/13 - Live Jam #71

A live looping improv jam with analog keyboards, USB controllers, and Ableton Live. Nothing was pre-recorded. Equipment: DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter 3D Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 31 Jan 2013

Meteorology Soundset by CHE 2012 for Waldorf Largo VSTi

The 'Meteorology' Soundset by CHE 2012 for the Waldorf - Largo VSTi • One Soundbank *.FXB] and • 81 Single Presets [*.FXP] • Preset Design by: CHE • Virtual Instruments 31 Jan 2013

Korg MS-20 Mini Audio Recording - INHALT

[blockquote] At Winter NAMM 2013 we were very privileged to have the opportunity to play the new Korg MS-20 MINI. We use an original Korg MS-20 with Hardware SynthesizersArtists 28 Jan 2013

Electron Free Rob Papen Predator Soundset by CHE

The Free 'Electron ' Soundset by CHE 2012 for the Rob Papen - Predator VSTi • Name: The ' Electron ' Soundset • Format: Soundbank [*.FXB] • Preset Des Virtual Instruments 24 Jan 2013

DSI Prophet 12 Preset Demo - INHALT

[blockquote cite="INHALTVIDEO"]When asked by Dave Smith Instruments if we would contribute to the sound design for the next Prophet synthesizer, of c Hardware SynthesizersArtists 24 Jan 2013

Korg MS-20 Mini | A Rumor No More!

http://www.korg.com/ms20mini Highlights: Overseen by the engineers of the original MS-20, a complete replication of the original analog circuitry 2VCO Hardware Synthesizers 24 Jan 2013

Introducing the Prophet 12 from Dave Smith Instruments

All New Polyphonic Synthesizer From Master Synth Designer ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 24, 2013—Dave Smith Instruments today introduced a new polyphonic s Hardware Synthesizers 24 Jan 2013

PatchArena @ NAMM 2013

Hey Everyone, I'll be at NAMM Friday-Saturday. If you'd like to meet up send drop me a line. If you aren't going to be at the show but want me to scop Virtual InstrumentsNews & Announcements 23 Jan 2013

Exciting New Synths for NAMM 2013!

In no particular order: The new keyboard/synth from Dave Smith Instruments From the DSI Twitterscape: [blockquote]Critical listening tests, 3 months a Hardware Synthesizers 19 Jan 2013

Moog Factory Tour: New Technology Preview - LEV-96

Find out more here: http://www.moogmusic.com/lev96 Hardware SynthesizersArtists 19 Jan 2013

Moog - Sub Phatty Panel Pic

New images on the Moog Music Sub Phatty page: Page: http://www.moogmusic.com/products/phattys/sub-phatty Intro video: [blockquote]Professor Herb Deuts Hardware SynthesizersArtists 18 Jan 2013

INGUI VS INGUI JAM 01 - Live and Lemur

Check out this video from Ignacio Gracián, from Buenos Aires Argentina. Composer and guitar player (Guitar Craft New Standard Tuning). Working with A Virtual InstrumentsArtists 18 Jan 2013

Elektron Analog Four Close Up - w/ Sonic Lab

[blockquote]We've been hearing a lot about Elektron's new analog four voice. From the stylish but somewhat obscure introduction movie which piqued ou Hardware SynthesizersArtists 17 Jan 2013

Chip Soundset - Free Z3ta+ 2 Bank and Patches!

Presenting the ' Chip Soundset ' by CHE for the Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2 VSTi • 1 Soundset with 120 Presets in 3 Topics • Preset Design by: CHE 2013 • Release Virtual Instruments 12 Jan 2013

Analog 4, OctaTrack, MachineDrum, Tetra, and Dark Energy = Nice Setup!

[blockquote]Jammin out on the bar with my favorite machines.[/blockquote] Find more of Dylannau's videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/dylannau?f Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 Jan 2013

Intro to Synthesis Part 1 - The Building Blocks of Sound & Synthesis

From MatrixSynth! Cool! Find Details & All Parts Here: http://m.matrixsynth.com/2012/01/intro-to-synthesis-part-1-building.html Hardware SynthesizersArtists 12 Jan 2013

The E-lec-tro Soundset by CHE for Zampler VSTi - 100 Free Presets

The ' E-lec-tro ' Soundset by CHE for the Beat - Zampler VSTi • Inside the Download : 1 Soundbank [100 Presets] • Genre: Electro/Trance SciFi & LoFi Virtual Instruments 12 Jan 2013

Magnetic Fields - 69 Free Presets for U-HE Podolski

The 'Free Magnetic Fields' by CHE for the U-HE Podolski VSTi • Inside the Download : 1 Folder with 69 Presets • Release Date : 29 December 2012 • Genr Virtual InstrumentsArtists 18 Dec 2012

Plogue Releases sfzorzando, Free sfz Player and Soundset!

Plogue proudly presents a free cross-platform sfz sample player for 2012. Presenting sforzando! About sfz sforzando is also a name given for a sudden Virtual InstrumentsNews & Announcements 18 Dec 2012

Rheyne - Makes Performing on Glass Easy

Rheyne's latest live jam: Very cool use of the Keith McMillen QuNeo! Visit: http://twitter.com/rheynemusic Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 18 Dec 2012

Free SUN Soundset by CHE for Rob Papen - Predator VSTi

Our friend CHE has shared a new free soundset for Rob Papen Predator VSTi. Demo video here: Specifics: • Name: The ' SUN ' Soundset • Format: Soundban Virtual Instruments 07 Dec 2012

Tech Talk - Daniel Troberg - Elektron

Really nice interview and overview of Elektron philosophy and the Octatrack. I hope Elektron will make more short overview videos like these. [blockqu Hardware SynthesizersArtists 03 Dec 2012

Korg Monotribe Drum Mods Kit

From Darenager [blockquote]You will need to listen on headphones or half decent speakers to hear properly. A new pre-built mod kit for the Monotribe, Hardware SynthesizersArtists 03 Dec 2012

Rheyne - 11/20/12 - Live Jam #63 (USB controllers and wireless iPads with Ableton Live)

[blockquote]Testing a new live setup using only USB controllers and two wireless iPads with Ableton Live. There is no audio input for this jam. All a Hardware SynthesizersArtists 03 Dec 2012

Distant Drums - Make a track with wilhelm scream sample on Octatrack

[blockquote] Octatrack Science Lab 4 entry - Make a track using just the Octatrack and the wilhem scream sound effect. Good fun, if you have an Octat Hardware SynthesizersArtists 30 Nov 2012

Awaiting the Elektron Analog Four

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Hot Rod Rapture's Output - Out Ratio Hack

So if you can hear above 19k and like playing with Rapture. You may want to try this little trick... First some history: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm. Virtual Instruments 28 Nov 2012

Polyphonic Aftertouch Demo - Ensoniq SQ-80

[blockquote] The first sound demonstrates the use of LFO and filtering on each key. Note: I still do not understand how I was able to do this. As far Hardware SynthesizersArtists 27 Nov 2012

Rapture Patches and Rapture Deals!!!

Sweetwater was running a promotion for Cakewalk Rapture for only $19. It seems that deal has now expired. But it looks like you can still download Rap Virtual InstrumentsArtists 27 Nov 2012

R6 - Cool Custom Touchscreen

[blockquote]Another touchscreen control app experiment. The audio is synthesized entirely in Max/MSP. No samples or plug-ins were harmed in the makin Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 Nov 2012

Roland MKS-7 Short Test Demo

[blockquote] short test playing 4 separate midi sequences[/blockquote] Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Nov 2012

OSC XY Touch Pad Bidule Group! - heikoTNT

TNT has just uploaded and shared a new download, an OSC XY Touch Pad control group for Android apps (TouchOSC, FingerPlayMIDI, and OSC) From the readm Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 13 Nov 2012

MeeBlip SE - Reserve Yours Now!

Exciting news, the final MeeBlip SEs have been assembled and are getting ready to ship! You can visit the MeeBlip site and reserve yours: http://meeb Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 09 Nov 2012

Improveve 003 - Live Jam Sequencing

[blockquote]Live and rather rough jam. Elektron, Moog and Dave Smith Instruments synths, Octatrack on sequencing detail. Eventide Space and Moogerfoo Hardware SynthesizersArtists 09 Nov 2012

Hector Is Back - Elektron Analog Four Short Film

[blockquote]The situation for the protagonist Hector is critical, but something buried deep in the ground might give him the strength needed to conti Hardware SynthesizersArtists 08 Nov 2012

Yamaha TX81Z - TheVoltageControl Demo

A few presets from the Yamaha TX81z. Find more info and downloads for the Yamaha TX81Z here: (SYSEX, Patches, Manuals, All that good stuff) [button s Hardware SynthesizersArtists 07 Nov 2012

Rheyne Live Jam - DSI Moog Live Rhodes

Live looping with analog keyboards, USB controllers, iOS devices, and Ableton Live. All loops are recorded live. Equipment: Oxygen 49 controlling Sun Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 07 Nov 2012

Rapture and Dimension Pro Demo by Eddie King

[blockquote]Eddie King Chief Engineer at Megatrax Production Music, North Hollywood, CA shows us a few production secrets using Cakewalks Rapture and Virtual InstrumentsArtists 07 Nov 2012

10 Years of Minimoog Voyager - (the gold plates, still tacky)

[blockquote]We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our exceptional customers for allowing our small company to thrive while staying true to our News & AnnouncementsHardware Synthesizers 07 Nov 2012

Spot the DSI Poly Evolver Sequence - Keep it together

How to destroy angels. Spot the DSI Poly! Nice sequence. Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 05 Nov 2012

Automation Rapture VST in Ableton Live

I've always used automation in live the 'old school' route. Well actually Live used to only detect the first 128 parameters reported by a VST and it w Virtual Instruments 02 Nov 2012

New Elektron Audio Teaser - Traditional & Futuristic Sounds

New product from Elektron, Q4 2012. http://www.tradition-and-future.com http://www.elektron.se EDIT: From the Elektron-Users forum... Heckadecimal ha News & AnnouncementsHardware Synthesizers 30 Oct 2012

Elektron Octatrack Slicing Tutorial - Tarekith

[blockquote]A quick tutorial on how to use slice mode, and how you can remix your own audio loops with it. Plus some other handy shortcuts along the Hardware SynthesizersArtists 29 Oct 2012

Oderions Guitar Steel Chords - free sfz sampled Epiphone Acoustic Guitar

Our friend Oderion has shared his first sfz sample set. It includes acoustic guitar chords from his Epiphone. [blockquote]I sampled chords from my st Virtual Instruments 23 Oct 2012

Rheyne - Live looping with analog keyboards

[blockquote]Live looping with analog keyboards, USB controllers, iOS devices, and Ableton Live. All loops are recorded live, nothing is pre-recorded. Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 21 Oct 2012

Roland D-50 Chase Function Demo - quasi arp effect

[blockquote]Here's a short demo of the Chase function offered on D-50. Although its not an arp., it's a useful feature. The Time and Level of 'Chase' Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Oct 2012

Tradition & Future - More Teasers From Elektron

Following up from our previous post: What's Elektron Introducing There are buttons labelled: osc1/ext in/CV A Osc2/CV B Chorus/CV C Amp/delay/CV D En News & AnnouncementsHardware Synthesizers 18 Oct 2012

Actual Memories Compilation Released! - In Memory of Ryan Faubion

[blockquote]From Actual-Memories: As the former administrator of Elektron-Users.com, Ryan Faubion will leave behind an online community that encompas News & AnnouncementsHardware Synthesizers 18 Oct 2012

Thao - Tsou Soundset for z3ta+ 2 - 189 Free patches for z3ta+

Our friend Helges shares with us 189 fresh z3ta+ 2.0 presets! Here is the ' Thao - Tsou ' Soundset for the Cakewalk's Z3TA+ 2 Software Synthnsizer. [b Virtual Instruments 08 Oct 2012

Capturing Audio from iKaossilator into Octatrack

From Tarekith: [blockquote]Just a quick overview showing how I record and edit audio from the iKaossilator iOS app into the Elektron Octatrack.[/bloc Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 07 Oct 2012

Rheyne - Live Jam with the MF3D Launcher

[blockquote] Download or stream the audio at SoundCloud: http://snd.sc/WgCtrH A live looping improv jam using the "MF3D Launcher" created by Tomash G Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 05 Oct 2012

Yamaha TX81Z Performance Mode - Demo

[blockquote]Track entirely made with Yamaha TX81Z FM Synthesizer using the "Performance Mode". In Performance Mode it is possible to use the 8 voices Hardware SynthesizersArtists 03 Oct 2012

Nord Factory Tour Video

Nord Keyboards has shared this video: [blockquote]Get a glimpse of the factory in Stockholm where all Nord keyboards are made... Music by Federico Sol Hardware SynthesizersArtists 02 Oct 2012

Yamaha TX81Z Service Manual - PDF

Yamaha TX81Z Service Manual now available as a pdf download: [button size="medium" link="http://patcharena.com/downloads/comment.php?dlid=1079"]TX81Z Hardware Synthesizers 02 Oct 2012

Korg M1 Featured Synth - Korg M1 Downloads, SYSEX Patches, and More

Hi Everyone, I've added the Korg M1 to the Featured Synths page here: [button size="medium" link="http://patcharena.com/synths/korg-m1/"]Korg M1 Page[ Hardware Synthesizers 01 Oct 2012

Prepare your Drum Machines for Halloween!

[blockquote]A spooky little Halloween live jam on three drum machines. Make sure you turn off all the lights before listening :) Outside shots were t Hardware SynthesizersArtists 01 Oct 2012

How to create Bass Sounds - Moog Little Phatty

[blockquote]In this video I demonstrate how to create bass sounds with the Moog Little Phatty. I start from the calibration patch (CA CALIBRATION) as Hardware Synthesizers 29 Sep 2012

Siel Strings Nebula - Free Analog Strings Pack!

Presenting the Siel Strings Nebula - free sfz sample pack of vintage analog string samples! Suggested use within these sfz synthesizer/samplers: - [i Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 27 Sep 2012

R2 RATHAKAN - Touch Controller Demo

Chris Randall from Analog Industries has shared this video. Video Description: [blockquote]A brief test of a touch-screen looper research project I'm Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 26 Sep 2012

PongFu - Subtle Subtitles

[blockquote]The subtitle today is "deftige punk" Monomachine DSI Tetr4 Tenori-on Eventide Space some overdubs and edits... [/blockquote] Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 Sep 2012

Waveformless - Free Multisample MiniBrute Set

Tom from Waveformless shared a free multi-sample MiniBrute sample set. Check it out here: [icon_link style="link" href="http://waveformless.blogspot. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 21 Sep 2012

BPB - Contact SPACE Kalimba Demo

Our friends over at the Bedroom Producers Blog made a nice demo of the Contact SPACE Kalimba. Check it out here: Virtual InstrumentsArtists 19 Sep 2012

Contact SPACE Kalimba - Free sfz - Piezo sampled Kalimba

Presenting the Contact SPACE Kalimba! - free sfz sampled Kalimba instrument Suggested use within these sfz synthesizer/samplers: - [icon_link style=" Virtual Instruments 16 Sep 2012

Analog Sweeps sfz - Free analog synth samples!

I was making an MPC kit for my friend this weekend. Recorded some analog sweeps for pads texture type material for him. Chopped the results and put t Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 13 Sep 2012

When considering to write on your keyboard...

Please don't... Friends don't let friends write note names on their keyboards! Hardware Synthesizers 10 Sep 2012

Plogue Releases Chipsounds 1.6 - 50% OFF for 1 Week!!!

The BEST Chiptunes virtual instrument gets an update, facelift - price goes no-brainer for a week!!! Chipsounds, the software synth that faithfully em Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 06 Sep 2012

Roland Juno 2012 - Super Cool Roland Juno Mod

[blockquote]The Juno 2012 is two Roland Juno 106's in a custom case giving the Juno 2 parallel oscillators, LFO's Envelopes and filters per voice, Fr Hardware Synthesizers 03 Sep 2012

Synth-Project | Diva Controller | u-he

This is pretty amazing: File under the awesome folder: [blockquote] more infos: http://www.synth-project.de An overview and function test of the Diva Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 03 Sep 2012

Never a lack of Synth Projects!

This is what my day is looking like: And this: Can you spot anything wrong with this picture? Fun, fun, fun. Can anyone guess the modules? :) Hardware Synthesizers 30 Aug 2012

What's Elektron Introducing?!

Someone spotted a very interesting post from a Boutique Modular Synth Shop: [button size="medium" link="http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_f Hardware SynthesizersArtists 30 Aug 2012

Rheyne - 8/23/12 - Live Jam#51

[blockquote]A live looping improvised jam using analog keyboards, USB controllers, and Lemur on iPads. All loops are recorded live, nothing is pre-re Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 20 Aug 2012

Octatrack Synth Jam

[blockquote]A jam with the new Octatrack, Machinedrum, ARP Odyssey, Moog Voyager, xoxbox and a line 6 DL4. Synths are sequenced by the xoxbox, everyt Hardware SynthesizersArtists 11 Aug 2012

PongFu | Minds banned to expand | Tetra | Tenori-on | Space

[blockquote cite="PongFu"] Still you get to watch something that sounds like some hasty hands pushing buttons & twisting knobs, and also looks like s Hardware SynthesizersArtists 10 Aug 2012

What's going on at Plogue? - ChipSounds R&D Blog!

David @ Plogue as been posting some interesting pics at the Plogue Chipsounds R&D Blog: [icon_link style="link" href="http://ploguechipsounds.blogspo Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 07 Aug 2012

New Download - Takamine Guitar Vol 1 - For LinPlug CronoX

Philippe Favré Presents: TAKAMINE GUITAR VOL 1 - For LinPlug CronoX Piezo electro acoustic guitar. Vol 1 : 34 "RealGuitar" presets. Metal an rubber h Virtual Instruments 31 Jul 2012

Muz3um 2 Updated! | z3ta+ 2.1 on Mac OSX

Great News! For those z3ta+ 2.0 OSX users, the Muz3uM 2 download has been updated with installation files and instructions for the Mac OS X version o Virtual InstrumentsNews & Announcements 31 Jul 2012

z3ta+ 2.1 on OS X | Released!

The synth that was never going to come to OS X is finally here!!! Check it out on the Cakewalk site: [icon_link style="link" color="gray" href="http:/ Virtual Instruments 26 Jul 2012

The Dark Zebra | ZebraHZ | U-HE

[blockquote]A walk through some of THE DARK ZEBRA synth presets - a Zebra2 soundbank created by Hans Zimmer and Howard Scarr. A few of the clips reve Virtual InstrumentsArtists 23 Jul 2012

Dataline - Last One...Elektron Trinity + OP1

Download music : [icon_link style="link" color="gray" href="http://www.dataline.bandcamp.com" target="_blank"]Dataline[/icon_link] Hardware SynthesizersArtists 10 Jul 2012

QuNeo with z3ta+2

[blockquote]Encanti demonstrates the QuNeo MIDI controller by Keith McMillen Instruments to program patches for Z3ta+2 VST synthesizer by Cakewalk, r Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 10 Jul 2012

Free Patches! - 128 Presets for U-He Bazille - Bronto Scorpio Music

From Bronto Scorpio: [blockquote]Infection is a collection of 128 unique sounds for U-He Bazille. The included presets range from digital pads to pun Virtual Instruments 03 Jul 2012

Audio Damage – Sale!!! OMG1!1!

Audio Damage is having a Summer Sale! From AnalogIndustries: [blockquote]We're currently having our summer sale at Audio Damage, if you didn't get th Virtual Instruments 03 Jul 2012

Improvising on the MachineDrum and OP-1

[blockquote cite="Dataline"]Recorded from a recent gig. The night is geared towards experimental stuff rather than 4/4 dance stuff which i prefer lot Hardware SynthesizersArtists 02 Jul 2012

DSI MEK / Mono Evolver - demo by syntezatory.prv.pl

:) WOAH Amazing custom patches for the DSI Evolver! Very very nice! Everyone go to his website and ask him to share the SYSEX! :) Evolver patches: [b Hardware SynthesizersArtists 27 Jun 2012

Access Music Releases OS5 Public Beta | new TIOS5

[blockquote cite="Ben Crosland - Principal Sound Designer"]It's like you've added another dimension[/blockquote] OS5 is available free of charge as a Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 22 Jun 2012

The new analog delay box from MOOG - OMG!1!!

[blockquote]The MF-104M features an all-analog signal path with 800ms of all analog delay time, 6 Waveshape LFO, Dedicated Tap Tempo switch assignabl Hardware Synthesizers 22 Jun 2012

KOMA Elektronik BD101 vs. Nintendo NES

[blockquote]When not working, we are playing. Nintendo that is and to stay inspired and in touch with what we do, we hooked it up to our BD101 Gate / Hardware Synthesizers 22 Jun 2012

PongFu - 60 Min Mix - Awake in a Dream

60 minute mix Ingredients: 1 Elektron Monomachine sequencing 1 DSI Tetra through 1 Eventide space & then some Animoog Nice. Hardware SynthesizersArtists 20 Jun 2012

Need a Name Music - Shares Soundsets - ACE Access Virus

Our friend (Musician, Composer, Software Dev) Dario has shared some really excellent soundsets for U-HE ACE and ACCESS VIRUS. 10 free patches for ACE Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 20 Jun 2012

Octatrack Pro Tip - LFO Designer

Continuing with my obsession of elektron devices: [blockquote] The LFO designer is used to control the filter affecting a sawtooth waveform sample. By Hardware Synthesizers 19 Jun 2012

First OT Jam - Octatrack - Shruthi-1 - ElCap

Check out this video: Really nice for a first Jam! This is a great video to watch how he breaks down the Octratrack parts, and note the slider use. Ex Hardware SynthesizersArtists 06 Jun 2012

Solving the Permut8 Puzzle - Spoilers

Someone got it: I think they had a head start. :) [blockquote]For those that have a browser that refused to play the audio track, or do not have the p Virtual Instruments 05 Jun 2012

Fun Synth/FX UI Puzzle from Sonic Charge

Can you solve it? Sonic Charge has a puzzle for one of their VST/AU products currently under development. Visit their site here: [icon_link style="lin Virtual Instruments 04 Jun 2012

25 New Complex Evolving Patches for NI Massive - Quadrophone

25 complex, evolving bass, lead synth, and pad patches for NI Massive from Quadrophone.com. KSD format. [button size="medium" link="http://patcharena Virtual Instruments 04 Jun 2012

40+ presets for Oberheim SEM V Arturia - by CC4

CC4 has just uploaded a new patch preset collection for Oberheim SEM V. The set includes 40 or so presets for Arturia's Oberheim SEM V. Very cool! Th Virtual Instruments 04 Jun 2012

Largest Softsynth Freeware Index - PDF

Our friend Helges has shared "The Virtual Software Synthesizer Freeware Index". This is a superb collection of pdf files that contain GUI color image Virtual Instruments 02 Jun 2012

Rack Extensions - Exciting Developments for Reason

Just in case you missed this PropHeads RE promo video: Sunshine, Rainbows, Magic Unicorns, RE inside of Reason. So at least that's the feeling you get Virtual Instruments 25 May 2012

Add More Space to Your Music! - No Really

What kind of sounds are out in space? Intriguing radio waves, ghostly planetary plasma waves, and more. :) NASA spacecraft has recorded some of these Virtual Instruments 25 May 2012

BitSpeek - But does it run on batteries?

From Fredrik Lidström: [blockquote]To answer the question on everyone's mind: Yes! Sonic Charge Bitspeek RE will have battery backup.[/blockquote] :) Virtual Instruments 23 May 2012

AutoHarp Samples and SFZ Instrument for ARIA and SFZ

Our friend Randy Bowser "rbowser" has shared a new sampled instrument the AUTOHARP. He as designed this SFZ based instrument specifically for use wit Virtual Instruments 21 May 2012

Elektron Updates OctaTrack 1.2 OS - Brings Full Featured Looping

Just noticed this from Elektron HQ: From Elektron: [blockquote]We just released OS 1.2 for the Octatrack. This major OS update adds, among other thing Hardware Synthesizers 18 May 2012

Unsuspected Sounds, Vol. 1 - Band Camp of The Week

This release from AnalogIndustries deserves a bump. The compilation was released digitally close to a month ago, the vinyl is now shipping as well. : Artists 15 May 2012

Alchemists Of Sound - BBC Radiophonic Workshop

Linking this one for anyone who hasn't seen this yet: Video Description: The BBC's Radiophonic Workshop was set up in 1958, born out of a desire to cr Hardware SynthesizersArtists 14 May 2012

Free Yamaha TX81Z Lately Bass Pack

I forgot to post about this one. I uploaded a nice little sfz sample instrument collection. Including one of my favorite Bass patches from a certain Virtual InstrumentsHardware Synthesizers 11 May 2012

Korg M1 Patches and Links!

So I stopped in one of the local music shops here, they had a surprisingly good selection of used cheap keyboards. Ensoniq, Korgs, Moogs, and more. Of Hardware Synthesizers 11 May 2012

Elektron MachineDrum Octratrack Live Set - Tarekith

Check out this live set from Tarekith: Very well put together and arranged. The best part is no computers, really inspiring to see more artists doing Hardware SynthesizersArtists 07 May 2012

Analog Heaven New England - 2012 pics!

Eric (alt_mode) has shared his flickr set for the AHNE 2012 meeting this past weekend. Check out some of the great shots here: [icon_link style="link Hardware SynthesizersArtists 04 May 2012

Alper Atrek - Band Camp of the Week

Discovery by Alper Atrek [blockquote] I'm a 17 year old producer from Irvine CA I'm into any kind of music, mostly electronic, hip hop, chill-out, da Artists 02 May 2012

DSI Evolver Patches & Resource Links

PatchArena loves the DSI Evolver. Here is a sweet demo track to get your Evolver juices flowing: Description of this video demo: [blockquote]Short dem Hardware Synthesizers 01 May 2012

Versatile Roland V-Synth Patches!

Check out this excellent Roland V-Synth Patch demo vid: [blockquote]This is a demonstration of a few patches I made on the V-Synth XT. You can now dow Hardware Synthesizers 30 Apr 2012

Waldorf Largo Patch and Presets Collection and Highlights

Free downloads and patch collection for Waldorf VSTi. Finally had time to go through Waldorf Largo, it is a very powerful VSTi, capable of a wide var Virtual Instruments 27 Apr 2012

Radio Transmissions - Helges free z3ta+ 2 patches!

Helges has released a new z3ta+ bank titled "RADIO TRANSMISSIONS". Click the image above to visit his website, he has also created tons of other free Virtual Instruments 27 Apr 2012

Dataline - BandCamp of The Week

Hear Your Beat by Dataline Starting a new post each week to feature new artists or albums. Please send us any suggestions you have. Kicking it off th Artists 27 Apr 2012

PongFu - in silence till morning - MonoMachine Mastery

A nice example of mastering an instrument. The Elektron MonoMachine has been out for almost 8 years now. The OS and machines are very mature. Likewis Hardware SynthesizersArtists 23 Jan 2012

Sylenth 1

Sylenth1 is a virtual analog VSTi synthesizer that takes the definitions of quality and performance to a higher level. Until now only very few softwa Virtual Instruments 23 Jan 2012

Diva

Diva: Ready to push some boundaries. The oscillators, filters and envelopes closely model components found in some of the great monophonic and polyph Virtual Instruments 23 Jan 2012

Z3TA+ 2.0

[two_third] [lightbox title="z3ta+ 2 GUI" href="http://patcharena.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/z3ta2_PatchArena.jpg"][/lightbox] Overview The legend Virtual Instruments 28 Dec 2011

Muz3uM for z3ta+ 2 released!

The Muz3um bank for z3ta+ (released in 2004) has been completely redone, in order to use the new Z3TA+ 2 features, including waveshaping modulation an News & Announcements 03 Oct 2008

Twisted Oscillators - Free Rapture Patches

Hello Everyone, Presenting Twisted Oscillators: 128 new programs for Rapture and Rapture LE. This pack utilizes custom stereo wavetables, a twisted os News & Announcements