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10. April 2025

Chunky Orbits and Stepped Realities: Make Noise Explores MultiMod’s Shaping Power

Make Noise, the Asheville-based champions of modular mischief, return with a deep dive into MultiMod’s more eccentric read shapes. This official walkthrough eschews the usual smooth LFO fare, instead focusing on staircase, ramp, and randomised orbits—each offering a different flavour of discontinuity. The video methodically demonstrates how these shapes can be harnessed for everything from stepped modulations to unpredictable gate streams, all while keeping the patching practical and the metaphors suitably crunchy. For those interested in sound design that’s more coleslaw than consommé, this is a must-watch.

Make Noise Maths, Make Noise MultiMod

9. April 2025

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Dissecting Stereo Dyads and Modular Choreography in Studio No. 2

Frap Tools returns with a deep-dive into modular composition, as Francesco Gennari unpacks his latest étude, “Studio No. 2.” This video is a rare treat for anyone obsessed with stereo imaging, as Gennari demonstrates the art of crafting two-note dyads that dance across the stereo field. From piano sketches to a fully realised Eurorack patch, the walkthrough covers everything from using filters as oscillators to sequencing evolving patterns with the USTA. Expect a meticulous breakdown of patching, modulation, and the integration of external effects, all delivered with Frap Tools’ signature attention to sonic detail and workflow.

Empress Zoia, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools QSC, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Pamela's Pro Workout, Random Source NTO, Verbose Multi-Delay Processor

3. April 2025

LYRA

nordkeyboards

Nord Keyboards and Daniel Weatherspoon: Signature Sounds for the Nord Grand 2 Unpacked

Nord Keyboards teams up with acclaimed producer and keyboardist Daniel Weatherspoon to deliver a signature sound bank for the Nord Grand 2, pushing the limits of storytelling through sound design. In this official walkthrough, Weatherspoon demonstrates how his personal approach to layering, effects, and dynamic control transforms the Nord Grand 2 into a versatile narrative instrument. From intricate crossfades to expressive multi-layered patches, the video offers a deep dive into both the creative philosophy and technical possibilities of this premium stage piano. For digital instrument enthusiasts, this is a revealing look at how architecture and workflow can shape musical expression.

Nord Grand 2

3. April 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: Unlocking MPE Expression in Software Synths

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MIDI controller—it’s a flagship MPE keyboard designed to inject unprecedented nuance and physicality into software synth workflows. In this detailed tutorial, Expressive E (with Josh Madoff at the helm) demonstrates how Osmose bridges the gap between tactile performance and digital sound design, focusing on MPE-compatible plugins and the company’s own Expressive Suite. The video moves from setup basics through hands-on mapping, then into a showcase of tailored presets and even creative hacks for non-MPE synths. For anyone interested in the architecture of expressive control, this is a deep dive into how Osmose can transform

Ableton Drift, Baby Audio BA-1, Cherry Audio DCO-106, Legend HZ by Synapse Audio, Myth by Dawson, Noisy 2, Osmose, Phase Plant, Vital

3. April 2025

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MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise MultiMod: Replicating and Shifting CV in Modular Melodies

In this latest video from Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks dive deep into the MultiMod module’s knack for replicating and shifting quantized pitch CV across multiple oscillators. True to Make Noise’s exploratory spirit, the demonstration isn’t just about technical prowess—it’s a hands-on journey through phase-shifted melodies, gestural control, and creative voltage routing. If you’re curious about how MultiMod can transform your melodic sequences, or how time base and phase delays can sculpt evolving soundscapes, this walkthrough offers a patch-oriented perspective with plenty of practical examples. Expect arpeggios, rhythmic interplay, and a few classic Maths cycling tricks along the way.

CUPAS, DXG, Maths, Multimod, René

3. April 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer 2-XM: Analog Firepower in Eurorack Form – A Deep Dive

Behringer, never shy of channeling classic analog legends, brings us the 2-XM—a polyphonic synthesizer aimed squarely at vintage sound enthusiasts and modular aficionados alike. In their latest video, the brand walks us through the 2-XM’s architecture, inspired by a revered 1970s expander module, and demonstrates its dual-voice, multi-mode filter magic. With a focus on raw oscillator tone, filter versatility, and flexible routing, the 2-XM is positioned as both a creative powerhouse and a modular-friendly workhorse. We take a patch-oriented look at what Behringer showcases, from the synth’s fat VCOs to its stereo tricks and Eurorack integration.

Behringer 2-XM

3. April 2025

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s SP-404MKII V5 Update: A Hybrid Workflow Powerhouse for DJs and Producers

RolandChannel’s latest video dives deep into the SP-404MKII Version 5 update, positioning this beloved sampler as a formidable bridge between DJ performance and studio beatmaking. With native integration for Serato DJ Lite/Pro and Serato Studio, the update transforms the SP-404MKII into a hands-on controller and audio interface, unlocking new creative workflows for both DJs and producers. The walkthrough highlights how the device’s tactile controls, signature effects, and expanded software connectivity empower users to manipulate tracks, stems, and samples in real time—without ever reaching for a mouse. If you’re curious about how digital-analog hybrids can streamline your set or studio session,

Roland SP-404MKII, Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro, Serato Studio

2. April 2025

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools Bagài: Turning Aliasing into Analogue Alchemy

Aliasing is usually the bane of digital audio, but Frap Tools flips the script with Bagài, an all-analogue module that weaponises this artefact for creative sound design. In their latest video, Frap Tools demonstrates how Bagài’s sample and hold circuit, paired with flexible clocking and bit crushing, transforms unwanted digital grit into a palette of evolving textures and modulation sources. As ever, Frap Tools’ approach is both methodical and musical, offering a glimpse into how a well-designed utility can become the secret sauce in a modular patch. If you thought aliasing was just a digital nuisance, this demo might just

Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Kunsa

30. March 2025

LYRA

Moog Music

Moog Music and ROMES: Hybrid Drums Meet Sub 37 Synthesis

ROMES, the genre-bending duo, team up with Moog Music to unveil a performance workflow that blurs the lines between live drumming and analog synthesis. In this official Moog video, the brothers break down their innovative setup: acoustic drums triggering the Moog Sub 37 via MIDI, all orchestrated through a hybrid rig that includes Ableton and clever MIDI routing. The result is a dynamic, improvisational environment where rhythm and synth lines become inseparable. For those curious about integrating hardware synths with live instruments, this is a masterclass in creative, real-time control and digital–analog synergy.

Moog Sub 37

27. March 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise MultiMod: Orbits, Abstractions and Eightfold CV Mayhem

Make Noise, the Asheville-based purveyors of modular oddities, return with the MultiMod—a module that throws conventional metaphors out the airlock in favour of planetary orbits and abstract signal choreography. In their latest video, the Make Noise team walks us through the MultiMod’s ability to generate and manipulate multiple control voltages simultaneously, sidestepping the usual tape loop and buffer analogies for a more cosmic approach. With eight independent outputs, shifting speeds, and a suite of shape controls, this module promises to be a playground for those who see their Eurorack as a solar system of modulation. If you’re after a tool

Make Noise MultiMod

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