OXI Instruments, known for their forward-thinking hardware brains for hybrid setups, takes center stage with the E16—a MIDI controller designed to supercharge your creative workflow. In their latest video, OXI walks us through five standout features that promise to make the E16 more than just another MIDI box: from morphing snapshots and nested parameter destinations to real-time randomization and group control. With hands-on demonstrations using the Elektron Syntakt and Erica Synths Nightverb, the video is a deep dive into how digital performance tools can become truly expressive. If you’re after a controller that’s as much about evolving ideas as it … Read more

Elektron Syntakt, Erica Synths Nightverb, OXI E16

19. March 2026

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech & Hammer: Building House Beats from Hardware Heaven

RILEY

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a hardware-obsessed house producer in a studio full of classic gear? MusicRadar Tech teams up with DJ Hammer, and the result is a gritty, hands-on session that’s all groove, no fluff. Hammer’s workflow is like a late-night diner—messy, fast, and full of flavor. He’s got the TR-808, SH-101, and CS1x lined up like a beatmaker’s dream team, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. If you want to see how real house tracks get cooked up—warts, weirdness, and all—this video is your ticket to the kitchen.

Ableton Live, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-808, Yamaha CS1x

18. March 2026

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Precision Meets Patchable Warmth

MILES

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a scalpel to the myth that analog equals warmth in their deep-dive on the Magnolia polysynth. In this video, they address the instrument’s reputation for sounding ‘cold’ or ‘digital’—a side effect of its surgical precision and FM prowess—by demonstrating how to inject movement, drift, and character back into the mix. The walkthrough is a veritable patcher’s playground, showing how Magnolia’s control points can be nudged and wobbled to conjure everything from subtle instability to thick, vintage pads. For those who believe warmth is earned, not given, this is a masterclass in … Read more

Frap Tools Magnolia

18. March 2026

Arturia

Arturia FX Collection 6 in Action: A Mix Architect’s Deep Dive

LYRA

When Arturia drops a new version of their FX Collection, the studio world pays attention—and this official mix breakdown shows why. Producer Danny T takes us inside his session for CJ Mirra’s ‘I Feel Alive’, revealing how FX Collection 6 isn’t just a bundle of plugins, but a modular toolkit for shaping, saturating, and elevating every layer of a modern mix. From punchy drums to lush, processed vocals and creative feedback lines, this video is a masterclass in digital effects architecture and workflow. If you’re curious about how Arturia’s latest suite translates into real-world production, this is essential viewing.

Arturia FX Collection 6, DBX 160 (Arturia Emulation), Delay Tape 201, Dist Op Amp 21, Effects Ambient, Mixed Drums, Rev Plate-140

18. March 2026

HAINBACH

HAINBACH’s Kalimba of Doom: When Outback Vibes Meet Synth Mayhem

TAS

Ever wondered what happens when you toss a kalimba into a sonic blender with vintage synths and a dash of mad scientist energy? HAINBACH, the maestro of experimental soundscapes, takes us on a wild ride with his viral “Kalimba of Doom” patch. This isn’t your grandma’s thumb piano—think more along the lines of a bush doof after a thunderstorm, with resonators rattling like a ute on corrugated roads. If you’re keen for a peek behind the curtain of viral sound design, strap in—HAINBACH’s got tricks that’ll make your gear sweat.

Dingusvalju Yuma Chromatic Kalimba, Nebula Instruments Resonator, Redeco Diffuseur, TTSH (ARP 2600 DIY Clone by Patchpoint)

18. March 2026

Produkt Audio

Produkt Audio Illuminates the Shadows: A Sonic Dissection of Dark Synth-Pop Creation

LUMINA

Step into the twilight with Produkt Audio as they unravel the anatomy of a dark synth-pop song, guiding us from the first flicker of inspiration to the final, polished master. This is more than a tutorial—it’s a journey through vapor-lit corridors, where analog ghosts and digital phantoms intertwine. Produkt Audio’s signature blend of technical mastery and artistic subtlety is on full display, inviting us to witness every layer, every spectral shimmer, and every pulse of emotion. For those who see music as landscape and sound as story, this breakdown is a map to new sonic territories.

17. March 2026

Arturia

Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2: The Digital Conductor for Hybrid Synth Workflows

LYRA

Arturia’s KeyStep 37 mk2 steps confidently into the world of hybrid music-making, offering a hands-on MIDI controller that bridges the gap between software, hardware, and semi-modular synths. In this official Arturia walkthrough, Leona demonstrates how the KeyStep 37 mk2 adapts to a variety of setups—whether you’re sequencing soft synths in your DAW, tweaking desktop hardware, or patching into a modular rig. The focus is on workflow clarity: each connection type is shown in isolation, highlighting the controller’s role as a versatile hub for modern producers who demand both immediacy and deep modulation control. This is not just a keyboard—it’s an … Read more

17. March 2026

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Ballista Blast: Hybrid Mayhem in a Module

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the Shakmat Modular Ballista Blast, a synth voice that’s got more tricks than a rave in a phone booth. This isn’t your average oscillator – we’re talking classic waveforms, wavetables, and filthy FM algorithms all crammed into one compact street weapon. Robin’s signature hands-on, no-fluff style slices through the menu-diving and gets right to the sonic carnage. If you want to know whether this hybrid beast is worth squeezing into your rack, strap in – this review doesn’t pull any punches.