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LDreTheGiant is back with some spicy updates on the Ableton Move, turning this gadget into a sampling powerhouse. Discover how these three game-changing features elevate your beat-making sessions and why LDre can’t stop jamming on this portable beast.
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Elektron’s Digitone II brings a new dimension to digital synthesis with the introduction of the Wavetone machine—a dual-oscillator synth engine brimming with waveshaping and modulation possibilities. In this official walkthrough, Elektron’s team methodically unpacks every parameter, revealing how phase distortion, harmonic wavetables, and a nuanced noise circuit come together for intricate sound design. True to Elektron’s reputation for performance-centric instruments, the video focuses on hands-on workflows, highlighting how Wavetone’s architecture supports both experimental textures and practical studio layering. For those curious about the engine’s depth, this is a rare look under the hood, parameter by parameter.
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Elektron’s Digitone II takes classic four-operator FM synthesis and fuses it with modern subtractive controls, offering a hybrid sound engine that’s both flexible and approachable. In this official walkthrough, Elektron’s team methodically explores the FM Tone machine, breaking down its architecture, algorithm selection, and parameter controls. The video leans into the details—operator envelopes, harmonic shaping, detune, feedback, and fine-tuning—giving us a clear look at how Digitone II’s digital core translates into hands-on sound design. As always with Elektron, the focus is on workflow and real-time manipulation, not just static presets.
5. June 2025
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OXI Instruments returns with a major leap for their flagship OXI ONE sequencer, unveiling Firmware 5—a substantial update that reinforces the device’s role as a creative hub for modern electronic musicians. This video from OXI’s official channel walks through headline features like chords in chromatic mode, a harmonize function in Matricell, and custom chord saving in Poly Mode, all rooted in direct community feedback. With workflow-focused enhancements such as a new column view in Matricell and tighter app integration, OXI Instruments continues to refine the OXI ONE’s architecture for both DAWless and hybrid setups. For those who care about deep
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Elektron’s Digitone II isn’t just another FM groovebox—it’s a deep, performance-ready drum machine that blurs the line between percussive punch and melodic finesse. In their latest official walkthrough, Elektron’s channel dives into the FM Drum engine, revealing a three-operator structure with envelopes, wave folding, and a host of modulation tricks. This video doesn’t just skim presets: it systematically explores every parameter, showing how the Digitone II’s digital architecture empowers nuanced sound design for both studio and live workflows. For those obsessed with FM’s potential for rhythmic and tonal complexity, this is a must-watch breakdown from the source.
4. June 2025
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Hold onto your hats! BounceChord dives into the wild world of fuzz pedals, exploring the Breña FX Alhambra with an irreverent and in-depth analysis. From searing fuzz tones to nuanced dynamics, this video serves up a proper gear-head experience with plenty of laughs along the way.
4. June 2025
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Dive into the wild world of ’80s drum patterns with CaptainPikant as he unravels the chaotic brilliance of Michael Sembello’s ‘Maniac’. Get ready for a synthwave beat gone rogue with a dash of Aphex Twin, captured through the lens of a modern sequencer.
Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, ESI Xkey 37, Fender AM Pro II Jazzmaster, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Squarp Hapax Sequencer
4. June 2025
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Jack from AndertonsKeyboardDept breaks down why the Nord Wave 2 is his jam. Get ready for a ride through ambient layering and sample wizardry that’s more streetwise than your average synth tutorial.
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Arturia’s AstroLab is positioned as a performance keyboard that blurs the boundaries between studio experimentation and live stage power. In this official Arturia showcase, we follow artists as they put AstroLab through its paces across gigs and genres, highlighting its ability to deliver the full palette of Arturia’s soft synths without the usual computer overhead. The video leans into the instrument’s promise of creative freedom, seamless workflow, and the tactile joy of performance—while also hinting at the deeper architectural strengths that digital and hybrid instrument fans will want to explore further. If you’re curious about how a modern stage keyboard
3. June 2025
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Riding in from Montreal with an Elektron box that boasts more tricks than a street magician, LiamKillen is here to show us why the Digitakt II is a non-stop groove machine. Tune in if you want to know what makes this baby thump harder than a DJ on a Friday night. Liam’s blend of classic know-how and modern flair makes this a must-watch for anyone in the electronic beat scene.