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Stylophone Gen X-2 Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 2d

Fun, flawed and fascinating my Gen X-2 Stylophone review will tell you everything you need to know about this potential stocking filler. youtu.be/Ri5fceX7jkE

Molten Live 82 - Molten Chat - Synth Picnic Special

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 8d

Hey, do I know anyone who works for a headphone company who would like to donate (or do a fab deal on) a box of headphones (say, 10) to Synth Picnic which is happening this Saturday! Before I go and buy a bunch of crap random ones off Amazon.

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Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 11d

Live streaming, 8pm, modular and Synth Picnic stuff youtube.com/live/Y50wHMX...

Chatting about synths, modular, Synth Picnic and having a play with a few new bits and pieces. No one pays me to make videos, but you could support my video-making with a dollar or two via Patreon or...

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OhmForce Bohm Kick Synthesis System Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 14d

I got big into the OhmForce Bohm - it's a mega performance system.... for kicks. youtu.be/71uXYIvODvg

Molten Music Monthly September 2025

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 15d

I got there, a little later than planned, September's Molten Monthly with all the Bristronica goodness, and more! youtu.be/PGG0w3uqTqs

TiNRS Bopp & Steve Deconstructed Reverb Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 15d

Here's my review of the Bopp and Steve deconstructed reverb featuring the new Strymon SuperKar+, a beautiful combination. youtu.be/7IANddva8xI

Synth Picnic - A pop-up synth event in Norwich

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · 24d

Synth Picnic is happening in a couple of weeks. Lots to do! Here's a promo youtu.be/cAavw8u83HA

NOH Modular Pianist and friends - four chord jam

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Sep 16

Been playing around with the Pianist from NOH Modular - early days but it's very capable youtu.be/CozDMHkOhGs

Sonic TALK 860 - Live on - Weds Sept 10th 4pm UK

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hey, I'm on Sonic Talk shortly! youtu.be/Pdhducw9PKg

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Arcane Devices Caress of Stars 1U Sequencer Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Sep 5

Caress of Stars is a super-wide, 4-channel sequencer in 1U Eurorack. It has up to 64 steps, 16 buttons, scales, ranges and can be CV, Gate or combined and everything is controlled through a rather nice touch-strip youtu.be/qKHZeW3NhkY

LOCI 2.0 Synth and Gear Stands Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Sep 2

Need a stand? You always need another stand - here's LOCI 2.0 - cool, interlocking, configurable stick-a-brick stands that will elevate your gear. youtu.be/3BW1gvKJ6Lk

Molten Live 81 - Molten Chat

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Aug 31

Live streaming later youtube.com/live/CfvGaDk...

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Molten Music Monthly August 2025

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's Molten Monthly time - just squeezed it in before the close of the summer - all your music tech and synth news - get it while it's still warm. youtu.be/_fmwz5SjHCM

Robin Vincent makes space for imperfection in music and module design

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Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Aug 4

Hey hey, I was interviewed by PiquedFM recently and it's now available on the tubes. Everyone needs a bit more me from time to time youtu.be/a1LyCabWm8E

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Mzourack Diktaat Trigger Sequencer Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Aug 1

Diktaat is the coolest trigger sequencer around and here's why I love it. youtu.be/H2S-w_nOC9w

Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Review

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Aug 1

At last, the finest review of the Donner L1 is unchained and unleashed youtu.be/0MXNFpYBxNs

Molten Music Monthly July 2025

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Jul 25

Did you know my Molten Monthly's are now available as a podcast? www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8i2jr...

It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow ...

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Molten Music Monthly July 2025

Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Jul 25

It's Molten Monthly time and this is 10 years since I posted my first one back in July 2015 - unbelievable. Somebody stop me! youtu.be/Mb3bi6Nm6h4 #synths

Instruo Seashell Semi-Modular Analogue Hybrid Synthesizer Review

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Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent @molten.bsky.social · Jul 19

So much packed into this little Seashell box. Prepare for hybrid hardware/software tonal adventures. Here's my exhaustive review! youtu.be/5RDT4GP1k4o