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20. April 2024

Isla Instruments S2400 DSP Card: Plug-in Power and Digital Mixing for a Classic Sampler

Isla Instruments, renowned for their S2400 sampler’s blend of vintage grit and modern workflow, now ups the ante with a dedicated DSP card upgrade. This official video dives into the architecture, workflow, and sonic capabilities of the new card, which brings industry-standard plug-in support, real-time effects, and a digital mixing console to the S2400. We break down how Isla’s approach goes beyond the typical afterthought FX, focusing on integration, flexibility, and performance. If you’re curious about how a hardware sampler can morph into a plug-in powerhouse without losing its character, this is essential viewing.

S2400, S2400 DSP Card

13. April 2024

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Modor Music

Modor Music’s DR-2 OS012: Rumble, Filters and a Smarter Drum Machine

Modor Music, the Belgian champions of digital drum design, are back with a firmware update that’s more than just a bug fix. The DR-2’s OS012 upgrade introduces a trio of new drum models—each with its own twist on sound sculpting—and a parametric EQ stage that promises to make your kicks punchier and your hats snappier. In this official walkthrough, Modor’s Marcel demonstrates how these features push the DR-2 further into creative territory, blending club-ready rumble with surgical frequency shaping. For those who like their beats synthetic but hands-on, this update is worth a closer look.

Modor DR-2

11. April 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE Spectrophone: Subterranean Grooves from Chaos to Control

Descending into Make Noise’s signature netherworld, this video is a deep dive into the Spectrophone—a synthesizer that thrives on chaos, noise, and intricate groove construction. The official Make Noise channel, always one for avant-garde patching and creative modulation, demonstrates how the Spectrophone can morph static textures into dynamic, evolving soundscapes. Expect a patch-oriented walkthrough: from kick drum patterns that blur into toms, to ghostly melodies and modulated noise, all stitched together with clever sequencing and modulation. If you’re after inspiration for wrangling wild voltages into musical forms, this is a journey worth following.

DXG, Mimeophon, modDemix, Morphagene, Q-Post, René, Spectrophone, Wogglebug, X-PAN, XPO

11. April 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia AstroLab & Analog Lab: Seamless Integration for Modern Stage and Studio Workflows

Arturia’s AstroLab isn’t just another stage keyboard—it’s a hybrid powerhouse designed for musicians who demand both depth and immediacy. In this official tutorial, Arturia demonstrates how AstroLab and Analog Lab unite to create a tightly integrated ecosystem, letting users mirror sounds, manage libraries, and edit presets across hardware and software. The video walks through the linking process, preset management, and the nuanced workflow advantages this pairing brings to both live and studio environments. For those obsessed with sound architecture and performance prep, this is a glimpse into how digital integration can actually enhance creative flow.

Analog Lab, AstroLab

10. April 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia AstroLab: A Digital Stage Keyboard Ecosystem for the Modern Performer

Arturia steps boldly into the stage keyboard arena with AstroLab, a 61-key instrument that fuses their deep software heritage with hardware performance. In this official overview, Matt Paull walks us through AstroLab’s architecture: from its curated library of over 1,300 presets—sourced from Arturia’s own award-winning synths—to its multi-layered sound design, macro controls, and live-oriented workflow. The video leans into AstroLab’s performance DNA, showing how its connectivity, effects, and navigation are engineered for seamless transitions between studio and stage. If you’re curious about how Arturia translates its virtual instrument pedigree into a hands-on, gig-ready keyboard, this is a must-watch (and a

Arturia Astrolab

6. April 2024

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Joranalogue Audio Design

Joranalogue Audio Design’s STEP 8: One Sequencer, Many Voices – A Patch Walkthrough

Joranalogue Audio Design, known for their precision Eurorack modules, present a deep-dive into the STEP 8 sequencer’s ability to drive multiple voices from a single melodic source. In this walkthrough, Simon demonstrates how STEP 8 isn’t just a sequencer but a versatile hub for melodic invention, randomization, and creative CV mixing. The video explores how to extract, transpose, and route CV to create evolving melodies and basslines, all from one sequence. If you’re looking to squeeze more musicality from fewer modules, this patching technique might just inspire your next modular session.

ADD 2, COMPARE 2, Contour 1, Filter 8, Generate 3, Orbit 3, STEP 8

5. April 2024

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel Unveils SP-404MKII v4.04: Workflow Upgrades for the Modern Beatmaker

RolandChannel returns with a deep dive into the SP-404MKII v4.04 update, targeting beatmakers and live performers hungry for new creative tools. This official walkthrough, led by PJ Bridger, highlights how Roland’s iterative approach—driven by user feedback—translates into tangible workflow improvements. From loop capture inspired by classic Roland gear to seamless integration with the Koala Sampler app, the update is positioned as a major step forward for both standalone and hybrid setups. If you’re curious about how digital sampling architectures evolve to meet real-world demands, this video is a must-watch.

Roland SP-404MKII

5. April 2024

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4ms Company

4ms Company Catalyst Controller: Macro Control in the Modular Realm

The Catalyst Controller from 4ms Company lands squarely in the territory of hands-on, voltage-driven modular control. As a macro controller with eight independent channels, it’s designed to bring tactile, scene-based manipulation to Eurorack rigs—whether you’re shaping pitch, modulating effects, or orchestrating complex voltage morphs. In this in-depth demo, 4ms’s practical, educational approach shines through, with clear patch examples and a focus on real-world workflows. If you’re curious about how macro control can transform your patching, this video is a thorough, patch-oriented tour of the Catalyst Controller’s capabilities.

4ms Catalyst Controller

5. April 2024

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4ms Company

4ms Company Catalyst Sequencer: Phase, Probability and Patchable Chaos

The Catalyst Sequencer from 4ms Company isn’t your average stepper—it’s an 8-channel CV and gate powerhouse that invites modular users to rethink what a sequencer can do. In this in-depth demo, 4ms walks through both the basics and the more esoteric features, from phase-based sequencing to per-channel modulation tricks. If you’re after a sequencer that can swing, ratchet, and drift off the grid at will, this video lays out exactly how the Catalyst fits into a creative Eurorack workflow. Expect a patch-oriented approach, plenty of hands-on examples, and a clear look at how phase and probability can turn a simple

Catalyst Sequencer

3. April 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools CUNSA: Quadruple Filter Alchemy in Eurorack

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, present CUNSA—a quadruple multimode analog filter module that’s far more than just a filter. In this in-depth tutorial, the Frap Tools team dissect CUNSA’s core features, from classic lowpass sweeps to saturated resonance and pingable envelopes, all while revealing the module’s knack for parallel processing and organic sound shaping. If you’re after a filter that morphs from subtle seasoning to full-bore oscillator, and want to know how it actually patches up in a real rack, this video is a must-watch. Let’s see how CUNSA’s four filters, clever routing, and voltage control options

Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Sapèl

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