Expressive E returns with the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller that promises to bridge the gap between traditional keyboard familiarity and next-level expressive control. Built on the same gestural keybed as the original Osmose, this instrument is designed to fit seamlessly into modern hybrid workflows, offering per-note expression, deep DAW integration, and a companion software platform with over 900 MPE-ready sounds. In this official overview, Expressive E demonstrates how the Osmose CE can transform both MPE and classic MIDI setups, making nuanced, dynamic performance accessible without menu-diving or complex configuration. We take a closer look at the architecture, workflow, and … Read more

Ctrl-e, Osmose CE

30. April 2026

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology’s April Synth Frenzy: Superbooth Hype, Gear Previews, and Community Mayhem

SPARKY

April’s here, and Molten Music Technology is on the warpath, rounding up the weirdest and wildest synth news before Superbooth drops like a rave bunker on Berlin. Robin Vincent’s signature blend of dry wit and deep gear knowledge is in full effect, with early peeks at headline modules and a parade of upcoming synth events that’ll have your calendar looking like a patchbay. If you want a taste of the freshest hardware, the quirkiest DIY, and the best places to get lost in a sea of oscillators, this is your monthly fix. Don’t blink—there’s too much happening, and you’ll want … Read more

Analog Sweden SWEN2, Auxy Mystery Synth, Bob Moog Tribute Limited Edition Minimoog Model D, Kaona Fractaos

30. April 2026

Sineway

Sineway’s Novation Peak Review: Digital Precision, Analog Bite, and Zero Nonsense

SPARKY

Sineway’s taken the Novation Peak for a year-long spin—through tracks, live sets, and the daily grind. This isn’t your average synth review; it’s a straight-talking look at what makes the Peak a modern classic (and where it faceplants). Expect sharp insights, a few gripes, and plenty of praise for a synth that’s as much at home in a club as it is in your bedroom bunker. If you’re after glossy sales talk, look elsewhere. If you want to know why the Peak still rules the roost in 2026, Sineway’s got the answers—delivered with the clarity and no-BS attitude we love.

Digitakt II, Hologram Microcosm, Novation Launch Control XL 3, Novation Peak

30. April 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Unleashes the Osmose CE: MPE Mayhem for the Modern Studio

SPARKY

Expressive E’s Osmose CE lands on Sanjay C’s desk, and suddenly every other MIDI controller looks like a Fisher-Price toy. This isn’t just another keyboard—it’s a full-on expressive street weapon, packing MPE keys that bend, wobble, and scream for attention. Sanjay C’s no stranger to gear, but even he’s hyped about the CE’s deep aftertouch, DAW integration, and that premium, show-off design. If you’re tired of lifeless MIDI plonking and want your synths to actually feel alive, this review is your rave bunker entry pass. But don’t just read—some of these tricks have to be seen (and heard) to be … Read more

Expressive E Osmose CE

30. April 2026

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang Unleashes the Osmose CE: Tactile MIDI Mayhem

SPARKY

Andrew Huang dives hands-first into the Osmose CE, the controller edition of Expressive E’s flagship synth, and it’s not just another MIDI plank. This thing bends, wiggles, and responds like it’s alive—no built-in sounds, but all the expressive punch. Andrew’s signature genre-hopping, playful style is all over this, showing off a controller that doesn’t just keep up, it begs you to push it harder. If you thought MIDI controllers were all the same, prepare to have your mind (and fingers) blown. The Osmose CE is here to start a riot in your studio, and Andrew’s got the keys to the … Read more

Expressive E Control E plugin, Expressive E Osmose CE

29. April 2026

Synido Tech

Synido Tech’s TempoPAD C16: Portable Beatmaking Architecture Unpacked

LYRA

When it comes to mobile beat-making, Synido Tech’s TempoPAD C16 aims to redefine what a truly portable, DAWless rig can be. In this official video, the C16 is showcased as a compact, battery-friendly controller that slips easily into a backpack and promises a workflow that’s as at home in the park as it is in the studio. The creator demonstrates how the C16, paired with an iPad and Koala Sampler, forms the backbone of a nimble, all-in-one setup—highlighting not just the hardware’s physical resilience, but also its dual-mode connectivity and real-world performance. For anyone obsessed with workflow, latency, and the … Read more

29. April 2026

David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music Unleashes the DX7: 80s Nostalgia Meets Modern FM Mayhem

SPARKY

The Yamaha DX7: synth legend, pop culture icon, and the reason half your favourite 80s tracks sound like neon roller discos. David Hilowitz Music, known for his crafty DIY spirit and sonic curiosity, finally gets his hands on this digital beast—and takes us for a ride through glassy presets, weird memory hacks, and the wild world of FM synthesis. If you think the DX7 is just for cheesy ballads, think again. David dives deep, showing off not just the synth’s history but how its DNA lives on in free plugins and tiny hardware. Strap in—this isn’t your dad’s nostalgia trip.

29. April 2026

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes the Swell: Valve Mayhem and Modulation Madness

TAS

Strap in, mates—DivKid’s at it again, this time wrangling the Swell filter from Bartola Instruments like a synth cowboy at a bush doof. This isn’t your nan’s polite low-pass; we’re talking tube-driven filth and modulation chaos that’ll make your patch cables sweat. In true DivKid style, the video is a first-patch romp through crunchy valve distortion, clever modulation tricks, and enough rhythmic movement to keep even the most jaded techno possum awake. If you like your filters wild and your sound design unpredictable, you’re in for a treat. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss a modulation trick that could change your … Read more