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5. February 2025

Behringer’s RD-78: Analogue Nostalgia with Modern Muscle

Behringer’s RD-78 is their latest foray into the world of classic drum machines, this time tipping its hat to the legendary CR-78 of the late 70s. In typical Behringer fashion, the video walks us through how this compact box blends vintage analogue charm with a suite of modern upgrades, all while keeping things accessible for today’s producers and tinkerers. Expect a faithful recreation of iconic drum sounds, a generous helping of rhythm presets, and a sequencer that’s more user-friendly than most patch cables. If you’re curious about how Behringer’s take on this classic fits into a contemporary setup, this video

Behringer RD-78

1. February 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Dissecting the Lo-Fi Exploration Pack’s Sonic Architecture

Arturia’s official channel delivers a focused breakdown of the Lo-Fi Exploration pack for Pigments 6, with Lena guiding viewers through the architectural layers of a meticulously crafted track. This video isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a workflow-centric exploration of how Pigments 6’s engines, macro controls, and effects chains combine to sculpt nostalgia-tinged yet modern soundscapes. Expect a clear, section-by-section analysis of how textured harmonies, airy melodies, lush pads, and rich bass interplay, all grounded in Arturia’s signature digital synthesis approach. For those interested in how digital sound design translates into real-world arrangements, this is a concise but revealing demonstration.

Arturia Pigments 6

1. February 2025

LYRA

Korg

Korg HandyTrax Play: Portable Turntablism Reimagined

Korg steps boldly into the world of portable turntables with the HandyTrax Play, a modern reinterpretation of the classic Vestax HandyTrax. In this official walkthrough, Fess Grandiose demonstrates how this compact device fuses DJ-centric features—like a reverse crossfader, digital effects, and a built-in looper—into a single, battery-friendly unit. The HandyTrax Play aims to empower portablists, vinyl collectors, and sample-based producers with a workflow that’s as flexible as it is mobile. If you’re curious about how digital effects and hands-on controls can transform the humble record player into a performance tool, this video is a must-watch.

Korg HandyTrax Play

31. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Bass Explorations Pack Dissected – A Deep Dive into Dubstep Architecture

Arturia’s official channel brings us a meticulous breakdown of Joe Sheldrick’s dubstep track, serving as a showcase for the new Bass Explorations pack in Pigments 6. Presented by Lena, the video walks through each bass patch, revealing the synthesis engines, modulation strategies, and arrangement techniques that give the track its dynamic punch. For those interested in how digital sound design translates into real-world music production, this is a revealing look at Pigments 6’s multi-engine capabilities and the workflow behind a modern, bass-heavy arrangement. Expect a focus on architecture, modulation, and the subtle interplay between analog warmth and digital precision.

Arturia Pigments 6

30. January 2025

MILES

Erica Synths

Erica Synths: Brainwaves Meet Patch Cables – Jachin Pousson’s BCMI Performance at the Garage

What happens when you wire up a human brain to a wall of modular synths? Erica Synths’ Garage hosts composer and researcher Jachin Pousson for a live demonstration that’s equal parts neuroscience and patching wizardry. Using Brain-Computer Music Interfacing (BCMI), Pousson manipulates a quartet of synthesizers with his EEG signals, letting his emotional state and focus modulate tempo, effects, and even the room’s lighting. This performance isn’t just a technical showcase—it’s a glimpse into the future of expressive, biofeedback-driven modular music, all set against Erica Synths’ signature backdrop of dark, exploratory sound.

EEG Brain-Computer Interface, Erica Synths Modular System

29. January 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer’s CHORUS SYMPHONY: A Modulation Monument Reborn

Behringer steps boldly into the world of classic modulation with the CHORUS SYMPHONY, a pedal that pays homage to the legendary first chorus effect. In this official video, the brand’s signature accessible style meets a deep dive into the pedal’s historical roots, core features, and tonal versatility. From the iconic chorus and vibrato circuits to the standalone preamp section, Behringer aims to deliver a faithful recreation that’s both practical and packed with character. We take a closer look at how the CHORUS SYMPHONY channels vintage magic into a modern, pedalboard-friendly format—and what that means for sound-shapers and modular-minded musicians alike.

29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Granular Explorations Unpacked

Arturia’s Pigments 6 gets the cinematic spotlight in this official track breakdown, where presenter Yetundey dives deep into the Granular Explorations pack. The video walks through a lush, multi-layered composition, revealing how Pigments 6’s granular and modal engines, expressive macro controls, and dynamic modulation capabilities shape a world of evolving textures and rhythmic pulses. As always with Arturia, the focus is on workflow and sound design potential, not just preset surfing. We take a close look at how these features come together in real-world music creation—and what that means for adventurous producers.

Granular Explorations pack, Pigments 6

29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Synthesis, Workflow Upgrades, and a New Era for Digital Sound Design

Pigments 6 marks a bold step forward for Arturia’s flagship software synthesizer, introducing a new modal engine, expanded filters, and workflow refinements aimed at both sound designers and producers seeking deep, expressive control. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena demonstrates how the new physical modeling engine, advanced vocoder, and granular upgrades open up fresh sonic territory. With a focus on modulation, intuitive GUI tweaks, and performance-oriented features, Pigments 6 positions itself as a powerhouse for hybrid and digital-centric workflows. We explore what’s genuinely new, how these features are architected, and where the update leaves room for further exploration.

Arturia Pigments 6

29. January 2025

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Crafting Dynamic Stereo with Cunsa and Fumana

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, return with a patching technique that brings together their Cunsa and Fumana modules for a stereo experience that’s both wide and precise. In this video, Giovanni demonstrates how to spread a mono signal across the stereo field while keeping the low end firmly anchored in the centre—a trick that’s as practical as it is sonically satisfying. The approach leans on Fumana’s odd/even band outputs and Cunsa’s flexible filtering, showing how these modules interact to sculpt a mix-ready sound. Expect a deep dive into filter routing, modulation, and the sort of patch logic

Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Fumana

27. January 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Osmose: MPE Articulation Unleashed – A Deep Dive with Dash Glitch

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE controller—it’s a hybrid instrument that blurs the line between digital sound engine and tactile performance tool. In this Creative Tutorial, Dash Glitch walks us through how the Osmose’s unique keybed and expressive capabilities open up new territory for electronic musicians, especially those working in psytrance and experimental genres. The video is a hands-on exploration of custom sound design, showing how nuanced gestures and advanced articulation can transform both workflow and musical outcomes. If you’re curious about how digital architectures and physical interfaces can merge to spark creative soundscapes, this episode is a must-watch.

Expressive E Osmose, Phase Plant

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