In this luminous conversation, Signal Sounds welcomes synth legend Suzanne Ciani, whose story is woven with the magnetic resonance of Buchla circuitry and the swirling tides of quadraphonic sound. Each answer is a window into the nebula of her artistic journey, from the communal table at Buchla’s workshop to the ever-evolving stage of Sonica. Ciani’s reflections ripple through the decades, revealing how audiences, technology, and creative intent bloom and shift like light in fog. To listen is to step inside a living soundscape, where every voltage, every sequence, is charged with memory and longing.

Buchla 200 Series, Eventide H9, MARF, Roland MC-4, Roland MC-8

8. October 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther & Kevin Keller: Solar 42N—A Synth That Breathes in Nebulae

LUMINA

In the atmospheric haze of Metamyther’s new Synth Showcase, we drift alongside ambient composer Kevin Keller as he navigates the Solar 42N—a synthesizer with the gravitational pull of a dying star. Through tactile oscillators, spectral drones, and light-sensitive magic, the Solar 42N invites us into a world where sound is less played than conjured. This is not a technical exposition but a poetic immersion, guided by creators who shape space and silence for a living. Expect chords that shimmer like heat on asphalt and performances that slip between the cracks of time.

Solar 42N

8. October 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Makes Classic MPCs Sing: Chords for the Rest of Us

RILEY

If you think you need a degree in jazz theory to make your old MPC spit fire, think again. JFilt from Verysickbeats drops a street-smart hack for classic MPCs, teaching you how to play chunky, soulful chords with just three fingers and zero headaches. Forget scrolling endless menus—this is about squeezing fat vibes out of those 16 pads, no tuition required. If you’ve ever felt your beat was missing that secret sauce, this one’s for you. Grab a cheap coffee, and let’s get your dusty MPC sounding fresh.

Akai MPC1000, Akai MPC2000, Akai MPC2000XL, Akai MPC2500, Akai MPC3000

8. October 2026

tafony

tafony’s M-VAVE FM-1 Groove OS Rave: Bargain Box, Maximal Chaos

SPARKY

tafony, Vancouver’s modular mischief-maker, dives headlong into the new Groove OS for the M-VAVE FM-1—a firmware hack turning this budget synth into an 8-track groovebox beast. Expect sarcasm, existential dread, and proper rave energy as tafony pulls apart the UI, FM/VA engines, and those gritty drum kits. If you’re into cheap hardware with big ambitions, this one’s got street weapon potential—warts and all.

Groove OS, M-VAVE FM-1

8. October 2026

Noisegate

Noisegate Unpacks Teenage Engineering: Pocket-Sized Power with OP-1 Field, K.O. II & OP-XY

SPARKY

Noisegate takes us deep into the world of Teenage Engineering’s field lineup, showing why portable gear isn’t just a lifestyle flex but a touring necessity. Expect road-worn OP-1s, creative limits that kickstart your sound, and enough multi-functionality to make your laptop weep. If you think these boxes are just toys, you’re in for a rude awakening. This isn’t a manual—it’s a rave bunker tour for gear heads who want the dirt and the glory. Dive in, and keep your hands off the presets.

teenage engineering CM-15, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field, Teenage Engineering OP-XY, teenage engineering TP-7, Teenage Engineering TX-6

7. October 2026

Arturia

Arturia AstroLab 2.0: Sound Edit, Sampled Instruments, and Smarter Stage Workflow

LYRA

Astrolab 2.0 marks a significant step in Arturia’s vision for a modern performance keyboard. In this official walkthrough, Arturia showcases the new Sound Edit workflow—bringing parameter-level control directly to the hardware and introducing over 60 new sampled sounds for the stage. We’ll explore how these architectural and workflow refinements aim to streamline live tweaking, multis editing, and sound palette expansion, all without leaving the AstroLab interface. Our editorial lens: how much of this update truly changes hands-on performance and workflow?

7. October 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy’s Cherry Audio Pentaphonic: Rare Vibes, Modern Mayhem

SPARKY

Ever wondered what happens when Cherry Audio resurrects a synth only about 70 humans ever played? Enter the Pentaphonic—an obscure 1981 beast, now digitally reincarnated with added muscle. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes us through its crunchy DCOs, lo-fi sample waves, and enough modern extras to make a Prophet blush. Expect a tour full of pressure mapping, poly unison chaos, and a fair bit of sonic attitude. If you like your synths weird, rare, and freshly turbocharged, this is your playground.

7. October 2026

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: LFOs Unleashed – From Boring to Rave-Ready

SPARKY

Monotrail Tech Talk ditches the basic LFO handbook and dives straight into the dirtier, more chaotic side of modulation. If you think your LFO is just for sleepy filter wiggles, prepare for a slap to the patch cables. This video takes you from simple wave mixing to wild synced patterns, all delivered with Monotrail’s signature clarity. Grab your patch cords – it’s time to weaponise your modulation.