In this atmospheric session, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith invites us inside her digital workflow, shaping intricate electronic textures using Arturia’s MiniFreak, Rev OCEAN, and KeyStep. The official Arturia video offers a candid look at her creative process, focusing on the character of digital tools, the emotional power of reverb, and the evolving role of MIDI controllers in live performance. As Smith navigates between analog samples and DSP-driven soundscapes, the video spotlights how these devices support her search for expressive, layered sound and improvisational freedom.

Arturia Keystep, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Rev OCEAN

1. October 2026

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Coral Firmware 3: A Modular Power-User’s Playground

LYRA

OXI Instruments has unleashed Firmware 3 for the Coral Eurorack module, pushing modular synthesis into fully customizable territory. With the ability to build your own firmware from a selection of sound engines in the browser, Coral pivots toward the needs of digital and hybrid synth enthusiasts. This update introduces new FM and analog-inspired engines, strings, pianos, and a host of workflow enhancements, all demonstrated in OXI’s concise walkthrough. We dig into what’s actually on offer—and what this new approach means for modular workflow architects.

OXI Coral

1. October 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Hooks Up the MPC2000XL and SP‑404MKII: Groove Tactics for Beat Freaks

RILEY

Let’s get real—Verysickbeats is out here connecting old-school MPC flavor with modern SP‑404MKII sauce, and it’s smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. If you want your pads to trigger lofi bangers and not random circus noises, JFilt’s got the streetwise MIDI game on lock. We’re talking dirty cables, pad notes, and workflow hacks that’ll have your rig running tighter than a corner store after midnight. Dive in for honest tips, killer beats, and more than a little gear attitude.

Akai MPC2000XL, Roland SP-404MKII

1. October 2026

The Midlife Synthesist

Elektron Tonverk: The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes the Groovebox Beast

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist gets his hands dirty with Elektron’s Tonverk, a groovebox that aims to break the company’s reputation for cryptic workflows. This isn’t your grandad’s Octatrack—Tonverk is friendlier, punchier, and packs real polyphonic sampling. From colourful front panels to wild effects routing, expect a ride through what slaps, what needs fixing, and why this box might just shake up your live rig. If you want the raw, unsanitised truth—and a few laughs—strap in.

Elektron Tonverk

1. October 2026

tafony

Baud Girl FM-1 VA: tafony Unleashes a Pocket-Sized Rave Weapon

SPARKY

tafony dives straight into the Baud Girl FM-1’s new virtual analog engine, giving this cheap synth a dose of raw attitude. He doesn’t sugar-coat the firmware update process and takes no prisoners when it comes to menu quirks. If you’re after a no-nonsense take on stacking saws, gritty filters, and sequencer upgrades, tafony’s got you. Expect direct hits, dry wit and a few sonic curveballs – and yes, you’ll want to see the video for the full, chaotic glory.

Baud Girl FM-1

Joranalogue Flow 3: A Patch-Driven Dive into Auto-Dynamic Filtering

30. September 2026

Joranalogue Audio Design

Joranalogue Flow 3: A Patch-Driven Dive into Auto-Dynamic Filtering

MILES

Joranalogue Audio Design’s Flow 3 is not your average filter—it’s an auto-dynamic analog Swiss army knife with creative patching in mind. In this official video, Simon walks through classic and less obvious module pairings, showing how Flow 3’s envelope follower, decay envelope and triple filter outputs play with other Joranalogue modules. From textured drones to sidechained percussion and clever looping tricks, we get a patch-by-patch look at what Flow 3 actually brings to a Eurorack system. If you like seeing how modules interact in real-world patches, this one’s for you.

30. September 2026

Intellijel

Patch Alchemy: Intellijel Brews Dub in Eurorack

MILES

Intellijel’s latest patch walkthrough is a deep dive into dub-inspired modular territory, led by Matt and a rack bristling with their own modules. This video isn’t just a product showcase—it’s a demonstration of how to wrangle subby bass, minimal drums, and tape-echo chords into a cohesive groove, all inside a single Eurorack case. Expect step-by-step routing, modulation moves, and a few sly tricks for that classic dub vibe—plus a dub siren for good measure. If you want to see how these modules actually play together in a real patch, this is as hands-on as it gets.

30. September 2026

Arturia

Arturia’s Pigments Play: Architectural Grooves at Your Fingertips

LYRA

Arturia’s Pigments Play distills the sonic power of Pigments into a streamlined, performance-focused instrument. In this official walkthrough, Matt Paull demonstrates how a selection of curated presets and rhythmic workflows can drive an entire drum and bass track from atmospheric intros to high-impact drops. The video spotlights Pigments Play’s accessible interface and sound layering process, giving a taste of its dynamic range. We look at how these design choices translate into real-world music-making, while noting what’s shown and what remains under the hood.