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25. June 2024

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers: Voltage Lab 2 Dynamics Controllers – Analogue Versatility Unleashed

In this deep-dive walkthrough, Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers teams up with Starsky Carr to unravel the inner workings of the Voltage Lab 2’s Dynamics Controllers. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill VCAs; they blend amplification, low-pass gate, and filtering into a single, patchable module, offering a playground for sonic experimentation. With hands-on patching and a focus on real-world signal flow, the video explores how these controllers shape sound, mix signals, and open up creative modulation possibilities. If you’re after a module that promises more than just vanilla amplitude control, this is a must-watch for modular aficionados.

Voltage Lab 2

25. June 2024

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Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers: Dissecting the Voltage Lab 2 Laboratory Oscillator 2

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers returns with a deep-dive into the Voltage Lab 2 Laboratory Oscillator 2, a module that promises more than your average set of waveforms. In this official walkthrough, the focus is on pulse symmetry, modulation options, and the creative potential of signal processing within a modular context. The presentation is hands-on and exploratory, highlighting the module’s ability to shape, fold, and mangle signals in ways that will intrigue both patching purists and sonic experimenters. If you’re curious about how this oscillator might slot into your rack—or what sets it apart from its sibling—this video is a must-watch for

Voltage Lab 2 Laboratory Oscillator 2

25. June 2024

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Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers: Voltage Lab 2’s Florist & Echoes – A Patchable Playground of Grit and Modulation

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers return with a deep-dive into the Voltage Lab 2’s right-hand wonders: Florist and Echoes. In this hands-on walkthrough, the brand’s signature approach—organic analog tones, exploratory patching, and a focus on sonic character—takes centre stage. The video, guided by Starsky Carr, unpacks how these modules serve as a playground for chorus, flanging, spring reverb, and BBD delay textures, all ripe for modulation and unpredictable results. If you’re after modules that reward experimental routing and voltage abuse, this is a showcase worth dissecting.

Echoes, Florist, Voltage Lab 2

22. June 2024

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments OXI One: Deep-Diving Chord Mode for Next-Level Sequencing

OXI Instruments returns with an advanced tutorial on the OXI One’s Chord Mode, taking us well beyond the basics and into the heart of its creative sequencing architecture. As a flagship sequencer designed to command hybrid setups, the OXI One’s Chord Mode is packed with nuanced features for sculpting dynamic progressions and expressive performances. This video, presented in OXI’s signature hands-on style, explores everything from step-level strumming and probability to internal modulation and arpeggiator tricks. For anyone serious about digital sequencing workflows, this is a revealing look at how deep the OXI One’s Chord Mode can go—and how its design

Oxi One

22. June 2024

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Intellijel

Intellijel Atlantix: A Patchable Powerhouse Evolves

Intellijel returns with the Atlantix, a Eurorack synth voice that channels the spirit of the Atlantis and the Roland SH-101, but with a modern, patch-hungry twist. In this official walkthrough, the Canadian modular stalwarts show off a module that’s ready to drop into any rack and get you from zero to bassline in seconds—yet it’s bristling with patch points and modulation tricks for the more adventurous. With the ATLX Expander in tow, the Atlantix promises both instant gratification and deep sonic exploration, all wrapped up in Intellijel’s typically practical, hands-on style. Let’s see what this new analog voice brings to

Intellijel Atlantix, Intellijel ATLX Expander

21. June 2024

LYRA

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unleashes Montage M OS 2.0: A Digital Powerhouse Evolves

Yamaha Synths Official returns with a substantial leap for their flagship Montage M series, unveiling the OS 2.0 update in a feature-packed walkthrough. This update isn’t just a patch—it’s a reimagining of the instrument’s digital architecture, introducing new waveforms, effects, and workflow enhancements. From the lush CFX Grand Piano to the innovative AN-X Smart Morph and the shimmering depths of the new reverb, Yamaha is clearly intent on keeping Montage M at the cutting edge of hybrid synthesis. The video, presented by Dom Sigalas, dives deep into these new features, giving us a taste of how they reshape both sound

Yamaha Montage M

21. June 2024

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Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering’s Gamut Repetitor: Quad Random Quantized Voltage Generator Unleashed

Noise Engineering, the Los Angeles boutique known for their wild and immediate Eurorack modules, has dropped the Gamut Repetitor—a four-channel random quantized voltage generator designed for generative melodic sequences and much more. This 10HP module promises a heady blend of looping, scale manipulation, and unpredictable voltage patterns, all quantized for musical utility. In their official video, Noise Engineering walks through the panel, demonstrates key features, and patches up everything from melodies to rhythmic chaos. For those who thrive on modular unpredictability and crave hands-on control, Gamut Repetitor looks set to become a generative staple.

Gamut Repetitor

21. June 2024

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Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils Montage M ESP 2.0: The Synth Engine in Your DAW

Yamaha Synths Official brings a significant leap for Montage M users with the ESP 2.0 update, transforming the hardware’s sound engine into a fully integrated DAW plugin. In this detailed walkthrough, Dom Sigalas demonstrates how ESP 2.0 replicates the Montage M’s architecture, offering deep editing, seamless data sync, and true hardware–software parity. For digital and hybrid synth enthusiasts, this update promises a new level of workflow flexibility—whether you’re designing sounds on the road or managing complex live sets. ESP 2.0 is free for all Montage M owners, making the Montage M ecosystem more versatile than ever.

Yamaha ESP (Expanded Softsynth Plugin), Yamaha Montage M

20. June 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Tim Davies on Modular Jazz, House, and the Art of the Patch

Frap Tools brings us an in-depth conversation with Tim Davies, a modular synth artist and drummer whose background in physics and jazz informs his unique approach to electronic music. In this episode, Tim unpacks his journey from jazz trumpet to modular synthesis, revealing how the modular format enables him to weave together layered soundscapes that blur the lines between jazz, house, and experimental electronics. Expect a deep dive into compositional strategies, patch breakdowns, and the subtle art of modulation—plus a look at how Frap Tools’ modules fit into Tim’s creative workflow. For anyone interested in the crossroads of jazz harmony

Ableton Live, Analog Rytm, Clex Delay, Frap Tools AGOGO, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools Sapèl, Intellijel ADSR, Mutable Instruments Morphagene, Oberheim OB-X, Pittsburgh Primary Oscillator, Polaris Filter, Quadrax, Verbose Mixer

19. June 2024

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Bastl Instruments

Bastl Instruments THYME+: Digital Tape Machine Reimagined for Modern Sound Design

Bastl Instruments, known for their adventurous approach to electronic instruments, present the THYME+—a digital audio processor that rethinks delay and modulation through a virtual tape machine metaphor. In this deep-dive video, Václav walks us through the THYME+’s architecture, highlighting its flexible modulation system, sequencer-driven preset morphing, and hands-on workflow. The focus is on how digital design choices translate into creative sound manipulation, with a clear emphasis on stereo processing, CV integration, and the playful yet powerful ‘robot’ modulation system. If you’re curious about how digital tape, feedback, and modulation can be harnessed for everything from lo-fi echoes to evolving textures,

THYME+

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