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31. January 2025

Arturia Pigments 6: Bass Explorations Pack Dissected – A Deep Dive into Dubstep Architecture

Arturia’s official channel brings us a meticulous breakdown of Joe Sheldrick’s dubstep track, serving as a showcase for the new Bass Explorations pack in Pigments 6. Presented by Lena, the video walks through each bass patch, revealing the synthesis engines, modulation strategies, and arrangement techniques that give the track its dynamic punch. For those interested in how digital sound design translates into real-world music production, this is a revealing look at Pigments 6’s multi-engine capabilities and the workflow behind a modern, bass-heavy arrangement. Expect a focus on architecture, modulation, and the subtle interplay between analog warmth and digital precision.

Arturia Pigments 6

30. January 2025

MILES

Erica Synths

Erica Synths: Brainwaves Meet Patch Cables – Jachin Pousson’s BCMI Performance at the Garage

What happens when you wire up a human brain to a wall of modular synths? Erica Synths’ Garage hosts composer and researcher Jachin Pousson for a live demonstration that’s equal parts neuroscience and patching wizardry. Using Brain-Computer Music Interfacing (BCMI), Pousson manipulates a quartet of synthesizers with his EEG signals, letting his emotional state and focus modulate tempo, effects, and even the room’s lighting. This performance isn’t just a technical showcase—it’s a glimpse into the future of expressive, biofeedback-driven modular music, all set against Erica Synths’ signature backdrop of dark, exploratory sound.

EEG Brain-Computer Interface, Erica Synths Modular System

29. January 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer’s CHORUS SYMPHONY: A Modulation Monument Reborn

Behringer steps boldly into the world of classic modulation with the CHORUS SYMPHONY, a pedal that pays homage to the legendary first chorus effect. In this official video, the brand’s signature accessible style meets a deep dive into the pedal’s historical roots, core features, and tonal versatility. From the iconic chorus and vibrato circuits to the standalone preamp section, Behringer aims to deliver a faithful recreation that’s both practical and packed with character. We take a closer look at how the CHORUS SYMPHONY channels vintage magic into a modern, pedalboard-friendly format—and what that means for sound-shapers and modular-minded musicians alike.

29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Granular Explorations Unpacked

Arturia’s Pigments 6 gets the cinematic spotlight in this official track breakdown, where presenter Yetundey dives deep into the Granular Explorations pack. The video walks through a lush, multi-layered composition, revealing how Pigments 6’s granular and modal engines, expressive macro controls, and dynamic modulation capabilities shape a world of evolving textures and rhythmic pulses. As always with Arturia, the focus is on workflow and sound design potential, not just preset surfing. We take a close look at how these features come together in real-world music creation—and what that means for adventurous producers.

Granular Explorations pack, Pigments 6

29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Synthesis, Workflow Upgrades, and a New Era for Digital Sound Design

Pigments 6 marks a bold step forward for Arturia’s flagship software synthesizer, introducing a new modal engine, expanded filters, and workflow refinements aimed at both sound designers and producers seeking deep, expressive control. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena demonstrates how the new physical modeling engine, advanced vocoder, and granular upgrades open up fresh sonic territory. With a focus on modulation, intuitive GUI tweaks, and performance-oriented features, Pigments 6 positions itself as a powerhouse for hybrid and digital-centric workflows. We explore what’s genuinely new, how these features are architected, and where the update leaves room for further exploration.

Arturia Pigments 6

29. January 2025

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Crafting Dynamic Stereo with Cunsa and Fumana

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, return with a patching technique that brings together their Cunsa and Fumana modules for a stereo experience that’s both wide and precise. In this video, Giovanni demonstrates how to spread a mono signal across the stereo field while keeping the low end firmly anchored in the centre—a trick that’s as practical as it is sonically satisfying. The approach leans on Fumana’s odd/even band outputs and Cunsa’s flexible filtering, showing how these modules interact to sculpt a mix-ready sound. Expect a deep dive into filter routing, modulation, and the sort of patch logic

Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Fumana

27. January 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Osmose: MPE Articulation Unleashed – A Deep Dive with Dash Glitch

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE controller—it’s a hybrid instrument that blurs the line between digital sound engine and tactile performance tool. In this Creative Tutorial, Dash Glitch walks us through how the Osmose’s unique keybed and expressive capabilities open up new territory for electronic musicians, especially those working in psytrance and experimental genres. The video is a hands-on exploration of custom sound design, showing how nuanced gestures and advanced articulation can transform both workflow and musical outcomes. If you’re curious about how digital architectures and physical interfaces can merge to spark creative soundscapes, this episode is a must-watch.

Expressive E Osmose, Phase Plant

24. January 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer’s OCTAVIA OCTAVE FUZZ: Analogue Mayhem in a Box

Behringer steps into the legendary world of octave fuzz with their new OCTAVIA OCTAVE FUZZ pedal, promising a riot of unpredictable, analogue sound. In this official demo, the brand’s trademark accessibility meets a circuit with a notorious reputation for glitchy, expressive chaos. From its silicon-based signal path to the pedal’s reactive controls, Behringer aims to capture the spirit of a classic effect that shaped the sound of Hendrix and Vaughan. We take a closer look at the features, quirks, and creative patching possibilities as demonstrated in the video—plus a nod to the pedal’s storied past and its place in the

24. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig 2.0: Immersive Monitoring Reimagined

Arturia’s latest firmware update for the AudioFuse 16Rig isn’t just a minor revision—it’s a bold leap into the world of immersive monitoring. With version 2.0, Arturia brings next-generation surround and spatial audio workflows to its flagship interface, promising up to 16-channel speaker management, deep bass control, and flexible routing—all without the need for costly external hardware. The official Arturia video walks us through these new features, focusing on how the update transforms both the hardware and the AudioFuse Control Center software. For producers and engineers working in Dolby Atmos, Apple Spatial Audio, or any multi-speaker setup, this update could be

AudioFuse 16Rig

24. January 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI Piano: Illuminating Expression with Four Dimensions of Touch

ROLI, the innovators behind expressive digital instruments, unveil their latest creation: the ROLI Piano. This walkthrough, led by ROLI’s own sound designer Marcus, dives deep into the instrument’s tactile hardware, vibrant key illumination, and the sophisticated digital architecture that powers its four dimensions of expression. From per-key pitch bend and polyphonic aftertouch to seamless integration with ROLI Studio and Airwave, the ROLI Piano is positioned as a next-generation controller for musicians craving nuance and creative flexibility. We explore how its design and bundled software aim to transform both performance and composition workflows.

ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano, ROLI Studio

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