SanjayC Unleashes the Synth Slap at Synth Expo 2025

The Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo of 2025 kicked off with a bang, much like opening a fresh can of your favorite soda. SanjayC hit the floor running, diving headfirst into Sequential’s booth. We’re talking about their latest innovation, the Fourm, which rocks a custom tactile keybed and plays with aftertouch like it’s a virtuoso. The all-analog circuitry paired with a dual-oscillator setup sounds like something you’d dream up after a night on synth forums. It’s got modulation flexibility out of this world, letting you transform one of those oscillators into a mighty LFO.

The Roland TR-1000 is stomping through the scene like a rhythmic superhero. Equipped with analog voices from the legendary 808 and 909, this drum machine merges classic beats with digital wizardry. SanjayC describes how Roland almost bent circuits backwards to stretch the boundaries of digital drum voicings, resulting in some outlandish sonic landscapes. The TR-1000 doesn’t just dabble with beats; it envelops you in a tapestry of rhythm using its full sampling engine, sample slicing, and loop support capabilities. Whether you’re dropping 90s classics or spinning futuristic rhythms, this box commands the groove with authority.

The Synclavier experience is like reliving the ’80s with a modern twist. SanjayC introduces the Regency, the sound design spine of the original Synclavier systems. These old-school marvels bring additive and subtractive synthesis back to the forefront, weaving famous sounds into any studio setup. As the Synclavier adapts spoken words into synthesized frames, it opens doors to infinite creativity. This legendary system continues to resonate, providing nostalgic yet innovative soundscapes that entice and captivate modern producers looking to infuse their projects with a dash of history.

Arturia’s AstroLab throws down like a cosmic dance floor, offering new keybeds and soundsets that bring celestial vibes to your fingertips. SanjayC spotted the AstroLab showcasing its compatibility and flexibility with each firmware update. It gets personal with sound design, even catching the attention of artists like Mark Ronson. From the flagship PolyBrute to the vocoding world of MiniFreak, Arturia plants its flag firmly in the sound frontier. The brand’s commitment to constant inspiration and superior audio quality means every performance feels like a space odyssey, engineered to leave any crowd starry-eyed.