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29. November 2025

Oscillator Sink’s Sonic Toolkit: Semi-Modulars Go Full Rave Bunker

Oscillator Sink, the quietly verbose English synth sage, is back with a deep-dive into the world of semi-modular synth upgrades. If you think your patch cables and desktop boxes are already maxed out, think again—this video is a parade of clever utilities and sneaky gadgets that’ll turn your semi-modular rig into a streetwise sonic weapon. From stack cables that split signals like a dodgy kebab shop splits bills, to envelope shapers that’ll make your LFOs do the cha-cha, it’s a non-stop showcase of indie gear and dirty tricks. If you’re tired of option paralysis but still want to get weird,

DF Audio Nano U, Feed Me Synthesis Slewp and Slide, Herzlich Labs MMI Node, Tiptop Audio Stackcable

29. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Drops the November Bunker: AI Angst, Gear Mayhem, and Community Raves

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back with a November roundup that’s more packed than a rave bunker at 3am. This month, he blitzes through a wild stack of new boxes and blips—Teenage Engineering’s genre-hopping EP–40, Endorphin.es’ unapologetically pink Evil Pet, and Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 all get the Molten once-over. But it’s not just gear: Robin dives headfirst into the AI debate, throws shade and hope in equal measure, and spotlights the Patch and Tweak community before hyping up the UK’s synth scene with Synth East and Synth Picnic. If you want the full chaos, you’ll have to watch the

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia KeyStep MK2, Endorphin.es Evil Pet, Teenage Engineering EP–40

29. November 2025

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phill in da blank

phill in da blank Gets Gritty: First Beat on the Yamaha A3000 (with a Little MPC 500 Sauce)

Ever wonder what happens when a dusty rackmount sampler meets a modern beatmaker with a taste for crunchy grooves? Well, phill in da blank just took the Yamaha A3000 for its first spin, and let’s just say, this box brings the lo-fi heat. With a workflow that’s all about flipping samples, layering FX, and wringing every drop of vibe out of old-school hardware, Phill’s approach is as chill as a late-night vinyl dig. If you’re into noisy gear, creative hacks, and MPC-powered jams, this one’s got your name written in marker on the back panel. Grab a cheap beer and

Akai MPC 500, Yamaha A3000 Professional Sampler

28. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Deconstructs the Waldorf Protein: Wavetable Origami in Miniature

SequencerTalk invites us to a machine whisper: In an exclusive interview with Waldorf CEO Rolf Wöhrmann, the new Protein synthesizer is dissected. Inspired by the legendary Microwave 1, its sound folds like origami from tension and noise—all in a compact, surprisingly affordable case. Four layers, a Flavor knob, and a modulation matrix challenge both chaos aesthetes and workflow fetishists. If you want to know how much Westcoast spirit lives in a German wavetable, this interview is not to be missed. The details? They’re better heard in the video than read here.

Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

Waldorf Protein: Sonic Architecture in Your Pocket – musotalk in Conversation with Rolf Wöhrmann

Waldorf ventures into new territory with the Protein Synthesizer, reimagining wavetable DNA – and musotalk brings us the key answers straight from the chief developer. In a podcast roundtable full of nerdy talk, ironic asides, and technical deep dives, the patch-origami unfolds between classic Microwave architecture and modern performance features. If you want to know how musical mistakes become sonic spice and why drift is suddenly a feature, you shouldn’t miss this machine room. For sound architects, chaos aesthetes, and anyone who prefers their sounds layered rather than boxed.

Waldorf Iridium, Waldorf Microwave 1, Waldorf Protein, Waldorf Quantum

28. November 2025

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH’s $10K Chalkboard Synth: From Kraftwerk’s Classroom to Chaos

Ever wondered what happens when a classroom chalkboard gets mashed up with a synth and then ends up in a Kraftwerk legend’s estate sale? HAINBACH dives headfirst into the world of the Beam Music Board—a rare, polyphonic oddball that’s as quirky as a sausage sizzle gone rogue. With his trademark experimental flair, HAINBACH explores this educational relic’s wild sonic potential, from chalk-dusted melodies to sausage-fingered jams. If you’re keen on gear that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne weather, this one’s a must-read (and a must-watch for the full sonic madness).

Beam Music Board, S&T 36 by Huton (Sensorica Notova Tabula)

28. November 2025

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Martin Stürtzer

Waldorf Protein: Sonic Alchemy with Martin Stürtzer

Step into the magnetic resonance of Martin Stürtzer’s studio, where the Waldorf Protein becomes more than circuitry—it’s a vessel for spectral storytelling. In this immersive walkthrough, Stürtzer guides us through the Protein’s compact form, revealing a synthesizer that exhales fog and fractured light. We drift through custom patches, each blooming with harmonic ghosts and shimmering aliasing, before plunging into the tactile depths of sound design. For those who crave new textures and the thrill of discovery, this journey with the Protein is a nebula worth exploring—best experienced with headphones and an open mind.

Waldorf Iridium, Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

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DivKid

DivKid Gets Bubbly: Thonk Double Bubble Filter Is a Stereo Mutant for Modular Mayhem

DivKid’s back in the bunker, and this time he’s got his hands on the Thonk Synth Double Bubble—a dual multimode filter that’s less polite tea party, more rave in a washing machine. This isn’t your average filter: it’s stereo, it’s got feedback and cross mod that’ll melt your patch cables, and it’s begging for abuse. Whether you’re after rubbery bass, filthy percussion, or just want to see what happens when a filter modulates another filter, DivKid’s got the demos, the dirt, and the deadpan delivery. If you’re into Eurorack chaos and creative modulation, this one’s for you.

Thonk Synth Double Bubble

28. November 2025

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Chris Laps

Chris Laps Drops a Freebie: Tape Double Track for MPC – Stereo Sauce on Tap

Chris Laps is back, and this time he’s tossing a free plugin into the MPC ring that’ll make your tracks wider than a Chicago alley after a snowstorm. Tape Double Track is all about that classic tape-doubled flavor—think vintage, think stereo, think instant vibe. Chris keeps it real, showing how this effect fattens up keys, drums, and more, with just enough tweakability to keep both the nerds and the beatmakers happy. If you’re hunting for a no-nonsense way to juice up your mixes without breaking the bank (or your brain), this video’s got the goods. Don’t sleep—this plugin’s free for

Tape Double Track

28. November 2025

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Free Beat

Odd Time Antics: Free Beat Tames the Woovebox’s Wild Side

Ever tried wrangling odd time signatures on a pocket-sized synth? Free Beat takes the Woovebox for a spin in the rain—literally—and shows us how to make this little beast dance to the beat of a different drum. With a no-nonsense, practical approach and a dash of outdoor chaos, Free Beat’s workflow is as clear as a kangaroo’s kick. If you reckon odd meters are only for jazz nerds, think again—this video proves the Woovebox is ready for anything from 7/8 grooves to 5/4 bangers. Grab your raincoat and get ready for a hands-on, no-fuss guide to making your patterns stand

Woovebox

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