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26. November 2025

Devin Belanger Unleashes the Arturia Astrolab 37: Tiny Synth, Massive Mayhem

If you reckon a synth has to be a hulking beast to pack a punch, Devin Belanger is here to prove you wrong, mate. In his latest video, the Vancouver-based maestro takes the Arturia Astrolab 37 for a spin, showing off just how much chaos you can wrangle from this pint-sized powerhouse. With three wild demo tracks—metal, ambient, and techno—Devin puts the Astrolab 37 through its paces, all while keeping things as portable as a six-pack at a bush doof. Whether you’re a live performer sick of lugging bricks or just keen for a synth that won’t buckle under pressure,

Arturia AstroLab 37, Soma Cosmos

26. November 2025

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Free Beat

Free Beat’s Budget Drum Rigs: The Zoom H6 Essential Goes Four Rounds

Ever wondered if a budget audio recorder can survive a four-mic drum assault? Free Beat puts the Zoom H6 Essential through its paces, plugging in a full set of drum mics and letting rip. No fluff, no studio trickery—just raw, honest testing from a creator who’s all about practical, actionable gear advice. If you’re a drummer with more ambition than cash, this one’s for you. Spoiler: the results might just make your wallet and your ears happy. Dive in for the gritty details, but trust us—some things you’ll want to hear for yourself.

AKG P70, Shure Beta 52, Shure SM57, Zoom H6 Essential

26. November 2025

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Audio Tutorial Experts

Grooveboxes in Gameboy Mode: Audio Tutorial Experts Show How to Tame MIDI Controllers & Interfaces

If you think grooveboxes are just blinking toys for nerds, you clearly haven’t checked out Audio Tutorial Experts! In their Groovebox Expert-Circle #1, Kai Chonishvili shows how to turn your groovebox into a real control center for live performance and studio action. Here, it’s not just step-sequencing like Tetris on speed—external MIDI controllers and audio interfaces are cleverly combined. Whether MPC, Maschine, or Elektron, Kai brings order to the patch cable chaos and reveals how a few knobs and some DIY courage can catapult your performance to the next level. If you want to see how a pile of buttons

Akai MPC Live 3, Allen & Heath Xone 4D, Elektron Analog Rytm

26. November 2025

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Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s Poly-61: Italo Disco on a Shoestring

Espen Kraft dives headfirst into the neon-lit world of Italo Disco, armed with a Korg Poly-61 that’s more budget than bling but still packs a punch. This isn’t just another nostalgia trip—Espen’s got the vintage drum machines, sequencers, and a DAW all locked in tight, showing how to wrangle classic sounds without selling your kidneys. Expect sharp sync tricks, arpeggiator wizardry, and a setup that proves you don’t need a museum piece to get the dancefloor moving. If you want to see how to squeeze pure disco juice from 80s gear, this is your jam.

Doepfer MSY2, Drumulator, Korg DDM220, Korg Poly-61, Korg SQD1, Sequential Tom

26. November 2025

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Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Sequencer Hack: Finish Tracks Before Your Coffee Gets Cold

Ever spent hours stacking loops and still ended up with a track that feels like reheated pizza? Pick Yourself is here to flip your workflow upside down with a sequencer automation trick that’ll have you finishing bangers faster than you can say “Ableton freeze.” In this video, Philipp ditches the old-school clip-dragging grind and shows how automating sequencer parameters can turn a basic loop into a living, breathing arrangement. If you’re tired of endless tweaking and want to actually finish tracks—without losing your groove—this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and get ready for some streetwise arrangement magic.

Ableton Live, MDDSnake

26. November 2025

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the AstroLab 37: Pocket-Sized Powerhouse or Just Shrunk Down?

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Arturia AstroLab 37, a synth that promises to squeeze the V Collection’s muscle into a rig you can actually carry to a gig without a forklift. Is it just a baby version of its bigger siblings, or does it punch above its weight in the rave bunker? We get Starsky’s signature, no-fluff breakdown—warts, wonders, and workflow quirks included. If you’re after a portable street weapon for live sets or want studio-grade sounds without the studio-grade hernia, this review is your new cheat sheet. Spoiler: there’s more under the hood than you’d expect from something

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

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Arturia

Arturia AstroLab 37: Compact Powerhouse for the Modern Stage

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 is pitched as a travel-ready, performance-focused keyboard that distills the company’s celebrated software engines into a portable hardware format. In this official overview, Arturia walks us through the instrument’s curated sound library, hands-on macro controls, and streamlined navigation—all designed for the realities of stage and studio work. With over 1,800 presets, robust effects, and a suite of performance tools, AstroLab 37 aims to bridge the gap between deep synthesis and immediate playability. We examine how this compact keyboard delivers on those promises, and where its workflow strengths truly lie.

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

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Verbos Electronics GmbH

Verbos Electronics Voltage Multistage 16: The Patch Brain of Modular Control

In this deep-dive from Verbos Electronics GmbH, the Voltage Multistage 16 steps into the limelight as the central nervous system of a modular patch. Mark Verbos’s design philosophy—spacious, tactile, and performance-ready—shines through as every output is pressed into service. The video demonstrates how this module can be the heart of envelope shaping, pitch sequencing, and harmonic animation, all while keeping the patch both elegant and flexible. For anyone obsessed with control voltage choreography and evolving soundscapes, this is a masterclass in modular workflow.

Amp & Tone, Harmonic Oscillator, Multi-Delay, Scan & Pan, Voltage Multistage 16

26. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology’s Astrolab 37: Software Synths Go Streetwise

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is what happens when you stuff the V Collection’s best bits into a compact slab of hardware and hand it to a synth fiend like Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology. This isn’t your average plastic preset box—it’s a curated arsenal of over 40 modelled synths, all ready to be battered live or in the studio. But don’t get too excited about knob-twiddling: you get four main controls and a world of instant gratification. Is it a gigging weapon or a sound designer’s nightmare? Robin’s honest, hands-on review slices through the hype and gets right to the

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia V Collection

26. November 2025

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Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce vs. AstroLab 37: Small Synth, Big Moves

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 just landed, and Mike from Creative Sauce is poking it with a stick to see what falls out. This isn’t your average plastic mini-keyboard – it’s a portable synth weapon loaded with Analog Lab’s sonic arsenal, minus the laptop leash. Mike’s got opinions, and he’s not shy about sharing advice Arturia probably wishes he’d keep to himself. If you want to know whether this pint-sized AstroLab is a studio cheat code or just another shiny toy, strap in. We’re diving deep, but not so deep you’ll need a snorkel.

Arturia AstroLab 37

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