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28. August 2024

Arturia KeyLab mk3: Seamless Ableton Live Integration, Workflow Unleashed

Arturia’s official walkthrough puts the KeyLab mk3 MIDI controller front and center as a tightly integrated companion for Ableton Live on Mac OS. In this video, Lena demonstrates how the KeyLab mk3’s dedicated DAW mapping transforms everything from clip launching to mixer tweaks into a tactile, performance-ready workflow. The focus is on how Arturia’s hardware architecture—encoders, faders, pads, and contextual buttons—maps directly onto Ableton’s session and arrangement views, promising a fluid studio and live experience. For those curious about real-world controller ergonomics and digital workflow design, this is a deep dive into what Arturia’s latest controller brings to the Ableton

Arturia KeyLab MK3

28. August 2024

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Arturia

Arturia KeyLab mk3: Digital Control, Creative Flow – A Deep-Dive with Arturia

Arturia’s KeyLab mk3 aims to be more than just another MIDI controller—it’s pitched as a workflow accelerator for modern producers and performers. In this official video, Arturia’s Lena walks through the mk3’s architecture, from its velocity-sensitive keybed and RGB pads to its touch encoders and DAW integration. The focus is on how these digital tools, creative modes, and a robust software bundle can turn the mk3 into the nerve center of any studio or stage setup. We break down what’s actually demonstrated, where the workflow shines, and which features will appeal most to digital-centric musicians.

Arturia KeyLab MK3

28. August 2024

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chase bliss

Chase Bliss Billy Strings Wombtone: Envelope Control in the Lab

Chase Bliss, the Minnesota pedal wizards, return with the Billy Strings Wombtone—a signature reissue that puts envelope control front and centre. In this technical demo, founder Joel Korte walks through the pedal’s new dynamic features, showing how your playing intensity can sculpt phasing, depth, and more in real time. The video is less about marketing gloss and more about hands-on patching, with a focus on how the envelope generator can be assigned to multiple parameters for expressive, evolving textures. For those who like their modulation reactive and their pedalboards exploratory, this is a deep dive into what happens when you

Chase Bliss Billy Strings Wombtone

24. August 2024

LYRA

Synido Tech

Synido Tech and Koala: Mobile Sampling Powerhouse Meets Pad Control

In this deep-dive, we explore how Synido Tech’s TempoPAD P16 MIDI controller pairs with the Koala Sampler app to create a surprisingly robust mobile beatmaking rig. The video, produced by TAETRO and featured on Synido Tech’s channel, walks through the Koala app’s sampling, editing, and sequencing features, while demonstrating how the P16 unlocks hands-on control for both beginners and seasoned producers. We break down the app’s architecture, workflow, and performance tools, and examine how this affordable setup stacks up against traditional hardware samplers. If you’re curious about mobile production or looking for a compact, flexible alternative to classic grooveboxes, this

Koala Sampler App, Synido TempoPAD P16

23. August 2024

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WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel Revisits a Legend: The Microwave 1 Plugin Deep Dive

WaldorfMusicChannel brings the iconic Microwave 1 back to life in software form, and this deep dive is a treat for anyone obsessed with digital synthesis architecture. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann walks us through the plugin’s meticulous emulation of the original hardware, highlighting not just the classic wavetables and their quirks, but also the workflow enhancements that modern producers crave. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a forensic look at what makes the Microwave 1’s sound so distinctive, and how those details translate into a DAW-friendly, MIDI-savvy plugin. For anyone who cares about the intersection of vintage digital character and contemporary usability,

Microwave 1 Plugin, Waldorf Microwave 1 (Hardware)

23. August 2024

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Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering Dystorpia: Digital Fuzz and Overdrive Reimagined

Noise Engineering, the LA-based boutique known for their aggressive and innovative sound tools, presents Dystorpia—a digital fuzz and overdrive pedal that pushes the boundaries of distortion. This official walkthrough dives into the pedal’s digital architecture, highlighting its wavefolding and rectification engines, and a control set designed for both nuanced studio work and wild live performance. As with all things Noise Engineering, the focus is on immediate, hands-on sound shaping and a workflow that encourages creative exploration. Whether you’re after classic grit or dystopian sonic mayhem, Dystorpia promises a versatile palette for guitars, synths, and beyond.

Noise Engineering Dystorpia

23. August 2024

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OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Pushes Modulation Frontiers: LFOs and Mod Lanes in OXI One Multitrack Mode

OXI Instruments, the Spanish innovators behind the OXI One, dive deep into the architecture of internal modulation in their latest advanced tutorial. This video is a masterclass in using LFOs and modulation lanes to breathe life and complexity into multitrack sequences. With a focus on hands-on workflow and real-time creative control, OXI demonstrates how their flagship sequencer transforms static patterns into evolving, expressive tracks. If you’re curious about how modulation engines, parameter automation, and generative tools intersect in a modern hardware sequencer, this walkthrough is essential viewing.

Oxi One

21. August 2024

LYRA

Korg

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad: Digital DIY Effects, Reimagined

Korg’s NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is a compact, DIY digital multi-effects unit that puts deep customization and real-time control at your fingertips. In this official Korg walkthrough, the NTS-3 is presented as a playground for both sound designers and performers, blending the iconic Kaoss XY touchpad interface with a modular effects architecture and open-source possibilities. With 100 factory presets, 100 user slots, and 35 effect types, it’s designed for musicians who crave portability without sacrificing creative depth. This video highlights how the NTS-3’s flexible routing, hands-on editing, and open logueSDK platform make it a serious contender for anyone seeking innovative, portable

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

17. August 2024

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Pushes Rhythmic Boundaries: Advanced Multitrack Pattern Generation on the OXI One

OXI Instruments returns with a deep dive into the OXI One’s advanced multitrack mode, spotlighting its Euclidean and Drum Pattern Generators. This official tutorial isn’t just about surface-level beat tweaking—it’s a methodical exploration of how digital pattern engines can transform both melodic and percussive sequencing. With a workflow-centric approach, OXI demonstrates how these tools enable non-destructive, real-time creativity, making the OXI One a compelling hub for hybrid setups. If you’re searching for new rhythmic inspiration or want to see how algorithmic sequencing can fit into your studio or live rig, this video is a must-watch.

Oxi One

15. August 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise QMMG Returns: Black & Gold Edition Reimagines a Classic

The Make Noise QMMG is back, this time in a striking Black and Gold Edition, and the Asheville innovators have chosen to revisit one of their most revered modules. In this official video, Make Noise walks us through the QMMG’s multifaceted design—four vactrol-based channels, flexible routing, and a feedback circuit that’s anything but vanilla. As always, the presentation is exploratory and patch-centric, showing how the QMMG can morph from a Buchla-inspired low-pass gate to a full synth voice or filter network. For modular enthusiasts, this is a deep dive into a module that’s as much about character as it is

Make Noise QMMG

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