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16. April 2026

Make Noise GTE: Rhythmic Alchemy and Modular Gatecraft

Make Noise, the Asheville-based maestros of modular mischief, return with a deep-dive into the GTE—a module designed to extract, mutate and re-route rhythmic and melodic content in a Eurorack setup. In this video, the GTE is put through its paces alongside René and Jumbler, demonstrating how gates can be conjured from CV sequences and then twisted into new creative forms. Expect a blend of technical patching, hands-on modulation, and a performance that fuses visual art with modular synthesis. If you’re after inspiration for dynamic sequencing and generative patchwork, this is a prime slice of Make Noise’s exploratory ethos.

Make Noise GTE, Make Noise Jumbler, Make Noise Multi-Mod, Make Noise Rene

16. April 2026

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OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments OXI One MKII: Multitrack Mode as the Heart of Hybrid Sequencing

OXI Instruments returns with a deep-dive into the OXI One MKII’s multitrack mode, showing how this flagship sequencer can be the nerve center for composing everything from melodic lines to full tracks. In this official walkthrough, the Spanish innovators demonstrate how their hardware-centric design philosophy enables hands-on, multi-instrument arrangements, leveraging up to 64 independent tracks. The focus is on workflow: from note editing and randomization to performance macros and track management, the OXI One MKII is presented as a tool for both structured composition and spontaneous creativity. If you’re looking to understand how digital sequencing architectures can reshape your studio

OXI ONE MKII

16. April 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Takes the Parting Pedal for a Glitchy Rave Spin

What happens when Emily Hopkins, the queen of harp pedal chaos, teams up with Old Blood Noise Endeavors? You get Parting—a pedal that throws ambient conventions out the window and replaces them with a lo-fi, glitchy riot. Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology dives headfirst into this unpredictable box, testing its mettle with synths and modular gear. Expect honest, hands-on critique, plenty of sonic surprises, and a healthy dose of British sarcasm. If you think ambient means pretty and polite, this review will slap you sideways. Ready for some audio carnage? Read on, but trust me—some things you’ll want to

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Parting

16. April 2026

SPARKY

Metamyther

Wavetable Rumble: Metamyther Throws Down Osiris, Piston Honda MKIII & Four Seas

Metamyther is back in the bunker with three wavetable monsters: Modbap Osiris, Piston Honda MKIII, and Ferry Island Four Seas. This isn’t your average spec-sheet snooze—expect hands-on demo, brutal honesty, and a side of industrial grit. If you’re after glassy leads, gnarly morphs, or just want to know which module slaps hardest in a real-world rack, this is the face-off you need. Metamyther’s cinematic-industrial style keeps things sharp and the verdicts sharper. Ready for a synth shootout that actually matters? Let’s get noisy.

Ferry Island Four Seas, Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MKIII, Modbap Osiris

16. April 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Gets Physical: The ADDAC Servo Controller Unleashed

Ever wanted your synth rig to look like a robot octopus at a bush doof? Molten Music Technology dives headfirst into the ADDAC System Servo Controller, a bonkers little box that lets you modulate hardware knobs with the power of servo motors. Robin Vincent’s signature blend of geeky curiosity and dry UK wit meets a device that’s as unpredictable as a Melbourne weather forecast. From failed pedal fits to wild modular integrations, this video is a wild ride through the outer limits of hands-on modulation. If you’ve ever dreamed of automating the un-automatable, strap in—this one’s for the tinkerers and

ADDAC System Servo Controller, Donner Delay Reverb, Dreadbox Hades

15. April 2026

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Analogue FM Piano Synthesis Demystified

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular sophistication, take us on a deep dive into their Magnolia polysynth—this time, with a mission: conjuring up the classic FM piano sound, but in full-blooded analogue. In this video, Giovanni Grandi walks through every step, from oscillator tuning to expressive modulation, showing how Magnolia’s architecture can mimic and even surpass digital FM icons in tactile, voltage-driven ways. Expect a patcher’s-eye view of modulation routing, velocity tricks, and a smattering of effects, all delivered with Frap’s signature attention to sonic detail. For anyone who’s ever wondered how far you can push analogue FM, this

Frap Tools Magnolia

15. April 2026

LYRA

HakenAudio

HakenAudio Slim21: Microscopic Expression in a Portable Powerhouse

HakenAudio’s Slim21 is not just a shrunken Continuum—it’s a full-fledged, ultra-sensitive standalone synth, MPE MIDI controller, and audio processor, all packed into a surprisingly portable form factor. In this official video, composer Josh Madoff demonstrates how the Slim21 leverages Haken’s renowned Hall Effect sensor technology and the EaganMatrix sound engine to deliver a playing experience that’s as nuanced as it is futuristic. Whether you’re a studio architect, live performer, or DAWless explorer, the Slim21 promises deep integration, expressive control, and a workflow that blurs the line between acoustic subtlety and digital innovation. We dig into the architecture, the tactile interface,

EaganMatrix, Haken Slim21

15. April 2026

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Minimoog Model D Tribute Edition: A Classic Reimagined for Bob Moog

Moog Music returns to its roots with the Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition, a limited-edition synth that channels the spirit of analog innovation. This official Moog video isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a celebration of the Model D’s enduring sonic character and the hands-on design that made it a studio and stage staple. With tributes from artists like Gary Numan and Mark Mothersbaugh, the video explores how this instrument’s warmth, immediacy, and tactile interface continue to shape music across genres. For those who care about circuitry, woodwork, and the soul of synthesis, this is a love letter to

Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition

15. April 2026

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Patrick Breen

Patrick Breen Digs Into Fender Studio Pro: Does This DAW Actually Slap?

Fender just crashed the DAW party, and Patrick Breen is here to see if they brought more than just a six-string and some old amps. In this video, Patrick takes the freshly rebranded Fender Studio Pro for a spin, poking at its guitar and bass plugins, Splice integration, and all the shiny new toys that might tempt beatmakers and producers alike. If you’re wondering if this DAW is just for guitar heads or if it can actually hang with the big dogs like Logic and Ableton, Patrick’s got the real talk. Grab your headphones and a cheap beer—this review’s got

Fender Mustang Native plugin, Fender Rumble Native plugin, Fender Studio Pro

15. April 2026

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SequencerTalk

Synthesizer Fireworks with SequencerTalk: From Bitmask to Zebra 3 – What Blinks, What Bangs?

If you thought the synthesizer circus had already seen it all, buckle up! SequencerTalk takes us on a wild ride through the current gear landscape – from French bitmask oddities to binaural VOSIM boxes and the hotly anticipated Zebra 3. Here, it’s not just about nerding out, but also about mercilessly sorting the wheat from the chaff: What’s true nerd gold, and what’s just pretty blinking lights? And what’s really up with Elektron after the big deal? If you love trashy charm, honest opinions, and blinking boxes, you’re in the right place. So: grab your popcorn, open your ears –

Kodamo Mask1EX MK2, Pylobolus Alkove, U-he Zebra 3

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