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28. November 2025

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

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

LUMINA

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

SPARKY

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

RILEY

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

TAS

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

28. November 2025

RILEY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Studio Diet: Cut the Fat, Feed the Groove

Ever feel like your studio sessions are more about YouTube rabbit holes and plugin hoarding than actually making bangers? Rapid Flow is here to slap some sense into your workflow—Chicago-style. In this video, they break down why most producers are stuck in learning mode, chasing gear and secret sauce instead of laying down tracks that actually hit. If you’re drowning in tutorials, forum threads, and a plugin folder fatter than your grandma’s recipe book, this one’s for you. Get ready for some real talk, a killer list of essential plugins, and a mindset shift that’ll have you finishing tracks instead

Adapter AB, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Diva, Empirical Labs Big FrEQ, Empirical Labs Distressor, Eventide Black Hole, Eventide UltraReverb, Flux Analyzer, Julian Loudness Meter, Kush Clariphonic, Microtonic, Serum, Slate VSX, Softube Weiss De-Esser, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Reverb, Waves 1176, Waves H-Delay, Waves LA-2A, Zensphere

28. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

Nano-Wave Meets Modernity: musotalk Deconstructs the Waldorf Protein

A new chapter of digital sound architecture unfolds at Synthesizer Studio Berlin: musotalk takes us on an analytical journey through the Waldorf Protein. Between Microwave-1 DNA and Iridium technology, a hybrid sonic space emerges that weaves vintage charm with contemporary modularity. Those searching for 8-bit crackle, layer experiments, and a dash of machine ethics will find an instrument here that offers more than just workflow—it invites acoustic origami. But beware: the true depth of this nano-wave only reveals itself in the video, when the sound spaces unfold live.

Waldorf Microwave 1, Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

LYRA

WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s PROTEIN: Digital Heritage, Modern Workflow

WaldorfMusicChannel’s latest deep dive introduces the PROTEIN, a polyphonic wavetable synthesizer that fuses the raw digital DNA of the original Microwave with a contemporary, workflow-driven design. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann walks us through the instrument’s core: eight voices, four layers, and a sound engine that’s unapologetically digital, complete with 8-bit ASIC oscillators and all the classic wavetables. This video isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a technical exploration of how PROTEIN’s architecture, modulation, and performance tools are engineered for today’s producers. If you’re curious about how Waldorf translates its legacy into a modern, affordable package, this is the tutorial to watch.

Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional AIR Tape Double Track: Vintage Double-Tracking, Modern MPC Workflow

Akai Professional dives into the lush world of analog double-tracking with the AIR Tape Double Track plugin, now available for MPC standalone units. This walkthrough, hosted by Malo, showcases how the plugin brings classic tape-inspired doubling effects into a modern, digital workflow—complete with hands-on modulation, channel mixing, and stereo imaging controls. As is typical for Akai’s producer-focused approach, the video is a practical demonstration, revealing both the sonic character and the workflow integration that make Tape Double Track a flexible tool for vocals, guitars, synths, and more. If you’re curious about how vintage tape magic meets contemporary MPC production, this

AIR Tape Double Track, MPC

28. November 2025

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Unleashes the EP-40 Riddim & Ting: Dub Dreams or Genre Gimmick?

Teenage Engineering are at it again, this time dropping the EP-40 Riddim sampler and the EP-2350 Ting mic straight into the dub reggae lion’s den. MusicRadar Tech, never ones to mince words, take these pocket-sized party starters for a spin and ask: is this just a novelty box, or a real sonic street weapon? Expect sharp opinions, a dash of sarcasm, and more delay than a UK train schedule. If you’re after the truth about these reggae-inspired gadgets, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Teenage Engineering EP-2350 Ting, Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim

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