Bonedo-Synthesizers Unveils the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M

9. May 2025

JET

Bonedo-Synthesizers Unveils the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M

Get ready to dive into the sonic world of the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M as showcased by Bonedo-Synthesizers. This video takes a thorough look at the 8-voice, wavetables-loaded monster promising the third wave experience at a fraction of the price. Gear up for a hands-on exploration!

Unleashing the 3rd Wave Beast

Bonedo-Synthesizers takes us on a journey through the 3rd Wave 8M, an 8-voice synthesiser that’s as enticing as a late-night kebab after a raucous gig. This compact beast is the sibling of the larger 24-voice model, sharing the family traits but trimmed down for accessibility. With patch compatibility ensuring identical sound up to the first two parts, this gear is audaciously affordable yet unwavering in performance. Sporting the same 2140 analogue filters and outs, it promises the full force of its larger counterpart but in a more manageable package.


A Sound Odyssey: From Wavetables to Analog Delight

With the 3rd Wave 8M, you get a ticket to a sonic adventure that’d rival any wild night out in Camden. It’s replete with user and factory wavetables, pushing the envelope as if Vince Clarke himself were at the controls, crafting tunes with the thrill akin to dodging a mosh pit. Bonedo-Synthesizers highlights its prowess with built-in PPG wavetables and new user-created wavetables, showcasing the versatility packed into this machine. Imagine your voice turned into a wavetable, sounds absurd, right? Yet, that’s precisely what it does, transforming the mundane into the brilliant with ease.

There's me saying the words 'groove synthesis' into it. It's not a sample, it's actually the words 'groove synthesis' analyzed and made…

© Screenshot/Quote: Bonedo Synthesizers (YouTube)

Interface Meets Performance

One might think having fewer controls would be a disadvantage, but not with this paperback-sized wonder. Its larger screen and set of six encoders are tailored for those spur-of-the-moment gigs. Every control is at your fingertips, whether it be oscillators or filters, turning live performance into a delirious experience. Bonedo-Synthesizers walks us through the setup, emphasising how user-friendly and performance-oriented this interface truly is. If you love crafting sound as much as we love our pints, this setup is a delight.


Mixology of Sounds: From Sampling to FM Sorcery

If you're using two parts with this, it's eight voice, it goes down to four voices.”

© Screenshot/Quote: Bonedo Synthesizers (YouTube)

Into the mixology of sound? The 3rd Wave 8M offers it all—sampling, FM synthesis, and analogue oscillation, creating a cocktail of sounds potent enough to blow the speakers at your local dive bar. Bonedo-Synthesizers dives deep here, demonstrating how this unit can juggle polychords, samples, and analog tones simultaneously. You can mix wavetables with a CS-80 style patch or delve into synthesis that echoes the classics while constantly innovating. It’s a sound designer’s dream, making what seems impossible on paper into pure auditory gold. It’s like having a Swiss Army knife of sound in your kit.

Final Thoughts and What's Next

Wrapping things up, Bonedo-Synthesizers gives us a glimpse into the capabilities of the 3rd Wave 8M, proving it doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Whether it’s monstrous samples, frenetic LFO modulations, or simply playing that Usher track just right, this synth does it all. The surprise here is not just the pricing but the palpable excitement of the possibilities this gear affords. 1999 quid never sounded so tempting for a piece of kit that plays like a seasoned performer straight out of the box. Time to get your hands on one and let your creativity flow as chaotically as a packed gig night.

This will be out in July and it's gonna be 1999.”

© Screenshot/Quote: Bonedo Synthesizers (YouTube)