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12. September 2025

Novation Launchkey: Sparking Creative Flow with Scale Mode and Chord Map

Novation returns with a hands-on demonstration of the Launchkey’s Scale Mode and Chord Map, two features designed to turn creative sparks into full-fledged musical ideas. In this official walkthrough, Dylan guides us through the process of generating chords, leads, and basslines that stay harmonically locked, all from the Launchkey’s streamlined interface. As is typical for Novation’s artist-focused approach, the video is less about menu-diving and more about immediate, tactile music-making—showing how these digital tools can help both beginners and seasoned producers break through creative blocks. If you’re curious about how Launchkey’s integrated modes can accelerate song creation and arrangement, this

Novation Launchkey

11. September 2025

JET

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER’s Tape Delay Extravaganza

LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER takes on the world of tape delay with a project that’s as unconventional as it is exciting. Using a massive plexiglass disc, tape heads, and a stepper motor that’s seen more drama than the local pub, this DIY venture promises experimental sounds and delightful chaos. Join us as he crafts this green marvel, promising plenty of head-spinning moments.

Binson Echorec, Hammerite Green Paint, Plexiglass Disc, Stepper Motor, Tape Heads

11. September 2025

JET

SON WU

SONWU Spills the Beans on Elektron Tonverk – A Synth Odyssey

Brace yourselves, synth aficionados! SONWU takes us on an electrifying journey through the leaked revelations of Elektron’s new beast, the Tonverk. In his traditional style, delivering both a blow-by-blow account and an unvarnished opinion, he delves into its groundbreaking features, stirring the pot of anticipation. Intrigued? You should be.

Elektron Tonverk

11. September 2025

JET

Metamyther

Metamyther Unleashes The Headbanger’s Sonic Fury

Metamyther takes us on a wild ride with the Head Banger Eurorack module, a beast of distortion that’s as unruly as a punk gig in a basement. This video isn’t just about sonic chaos; it’s a love letter to those who crave their sounds rough and ragged. Dive into the madness of overdrive, feedback, and a module that promises to be the rowdiest addition to your rig.

Headbanger Eurorack Module

11. September 2025

JET

Monotrail Tech Talk

MonotrailTechTalk Takes Modular Re-Patching to a New Level

Dive into the rebellious world of modular synths as MonotrailTechTalk unravels the beauty of re-patching. This isn’t just a tutorial; it’s a sonic pub brawl where oscillators, VCAs, and modulation sources clash and create harmony. Explore a landscape where classic configurations give way to vibrant, ever-evolving soundscapes with minimal ingredients. Hold onto your cables; this one’s a ride!

Filters, Oscillators, Quad VCA, Utility Mixer, VCAs

11. September 2025

LYRA

Elektron

Elektron Tonverk: Polyphonic Playground Meets Routing Powerhouse

Elektron’s Tonverk lands as a bold, polyphonic multisampler and audio processor, promising a vast landscape for digital sound design and performance. In this official walkthrough, Aho Ssan guides us through Tonverk’s core machines, its intricate routing matrix, and a buffet of effects—all wrapped in Elektron’s signature, performance-focused workflow. With 16 tracks, deep modulation, and a modular approach to FX, Tonverk aims to be more than just another groovebox. We dive into how its architecture, track types, and creative tools come together, and what this means for those seeking a next-gen digital workstation.

Elektron Tonverk

11. September 2025

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments META: Mastering the Mix with Performance Effects

OXI Instruments steps into the performance effects arena with META, a compact powerhouse designed to sit on the master bus and transform any electronic music setup. In this hands-on walkthrough, the OXI team—joined by A Thousand Details—demonstrates how META’s suite of effects (Space, Riser, Filter, Looper, Delay, and Gater) can reshape the entire mix in real time. True to OXI’s reputation for workflow-centric design, META isn’t just for Eurorack aficionados: it’s pitched as a universal tool for synths, drum machines, and hybrid rigs. This video focuses on creative transitions, dramatic sound manipulation, and the kind of hands-on control that invites

Elektron Digitakt, OXI META, OXI ONE MKII

10. September 2025

RILEY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Yamaha Reface: The AndertonsKeyboardDept Breakdown

AndertonsKeyboardDept’s Jack Duxbury takes us on a groovy journey through the Yamaha Reface series. These mini keyboards might just be the secret sauce your sound needed. Tune in as Jack unpacks what makes these tiny titans so fresh and, of course, what could use a little tweak.

Yamaha Reface CP, Yamaha Reface CS, Yamaha Reface DX, Yamaha Reface YC

10. September 2025

LUMINA

CROW HILL

Discover the Alchemy of Sound with TheCrowHillCo

Step into a world where sound becomes a tangible entity, a space where creative visions are etched in cosmic waves. TheCrowHillCo leads us through the ethereal realm of Lomond Campbell’s studio in the Scottish Highlands. Here, instruments transcend their physical form, presenting a tapestry of sound as intricate as the Highland landscape itself. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an exploration of music’s essence, where every note is a brushstroke in the painting of life.

Harmonograph, Muonophone

10. September 2025

RILEY

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Streetwise Synth – The Donner L1

Buckle up, synth lovers! Devin Belanger, a.k.a. Miles Away, hits us with a deep dive into the Donner Essential L1. This budget-friendly synth might just be the cheapest ticket to analog bliss – sounding good while keeping your wallet from crying. Designed for both the veteran beatmaker and the synth-curious, Devin takes us on a wild ride through its features and quirky charms. From unexpected delights to straight-up quirks, this synth shootout is all about having fun and finding out if the Donner L1 slaps harder than a late-night Chicago mixtape.

Donner Essential L1 Synth

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