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28. November 2024

OXI Instruments and the Art of Sequencing: Why the OXI One Wants to Be Your Creative Brain

OXI Instruments, the Spanish purveyors of hands-on sequencing hardware, make a compelling case for ditching the mouse and embracing tactile control with their flagship OXI One. In this official video, OXI lays out eight reasons why an external sequencer—specifically the OXI One—can transform your music-making, from nimble pattern building to on-the-fly harmonisation. The presentation is packed with practical demonstrations, showing how the OXI One’s flexible modes, harmonic tools, and standalone portability can slot into any studio or live rig. For those who think in voltages and crave a distraction-free workflow, this is a tour worth patching into.

Oxi One

28. November 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE Spectral DRUM MACHINE: Resynthesizing Percussion with Morphagene and Spectraphon

Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, return with a spectral twist on drum synthesis. In this video, the official MAKEN0ISE channel demonstrates how to craft transients, drums, and percussive textures using the Spectraphon and Morphagene, with a healthy dose of creative signal routing and resynthesis. The process is less about recreating 808s and more about sculpting otherworldly, machine-interpreted hits—perfect for those who prefer their percussion with a side of spectral weirdness. Expect aggressive textures, clever modulation, and a workflow that encourages experimentation over convention.

DXG, Maths, Mimeophon, Morphagene, QPAS, Spectraphon, X-PAN

27. November 2024

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Behringer

Behringer WAVES: A Tidal Modulator for the Modern Eurorack

Behringer dives into the deep end of digital modulation with WAVES, a function generator and tidal modulator inspired by Mutable Instruments Tides. In their latest video, the brand showcases how this module moves beyond the basics, offering a toolkit for everything from sculpted LFOs to complex VCO duties. With its multi-mode architecture and hands-on controls, WAVES promises to inject new life into any Eurorack setup—whether you’re after polyrhythmic modulations or harmonically rich soundscapes. We take a closer look at what Behringer demonstrates, and how WAVES might ripple through your modular workflow.

Behringer WAVES

26. November 2024

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Arturia

Arturia Analog Lab: Reggaeton Essentials Dissected – A Workflow Deep Dive

In this vibrant track breakdown, Arturia’s official channel hands the reins to Yetundey, who crafts a Reggaeton groove using only Analog Lab’s sound palette. The video is a showcase of how Analog Lab’s preset banks—especially the Reggaeton Essentials—can be shaped into punchy basslines, melodic plucks, and lush pads, all within a modern DAW workflow. We get a close look at how creative manipulation of macros, layering, and arpeggiator tricks can elevate a groove from static to dynamic. For producers curious about Analog Lab’s versatility in genre-specific production, this walkthrough offers a clear, hands-on demonstration of both sound design and arrangement

Arturia Analog Lab

21. November 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

Spectral Ratcheting and Rhythmic Memory: Make Noise’s ReSynthesizer in Action

Make Noise returns to their signature world of spectral experimentation, this time delving into the ReSynthesizer’s knack for rhythmic invention. In this official walkthrough, the channel demonstrates how the Spectraphon module can inscribe, recall, and manipulate rhythmic arrays—transforming simple pulses into evolving, ratcheting textures. With a focus on modulation, memory, and hands-on control, the video offers a patch-oriented look at how spectral tools can reshape sequencing and performance. If you’re curious about how spectral arrays and modulation curves can unlock new rhythmic possibilities in a Eurorack setup, this is a deep dive worth your attention.

Maths, Q-PAS, René, Spectraphon, Wogglebug

21. November 2024

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RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s GO:KEYS: Pop Song Creation for Beginners, Streamlined

RolandChannel’s latest walkthrough puts the GO:KEYS 3 front and center as a beginner-friendly launchpad for pop song creation. With a focus on intuitive controls, built-in speakers, and a streamlined interface, the video aims to demystify the process of composing and performing a full track—no prior experience required. The highlight is the Arranger function, which transforms a simple keyboard into a one-stop songwriting station. We dive into how the video demonstrates melody building, sound selection, and performance tweaks, all while keeping the workflow accessible and fun for newcomers.

Roland GO:KEYS 3

21. November 2024

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UDO Audio

UDO Audio’s Super 8: Patchwork Precision with CARIBOU’s ‘Honey’

UDO Audio returns with a patchwork challenge, this time tasking Hazel Mills to recreate the distinctive synth textures of CARIBOU’s ‘Honey’ using the Super 8. True to UDO’s ethos of hands-on playability and rich, spacious sound, the video dives deep into the art of sound recreation—analysing, tweaking, and layering to capture the essence of the original track. Hazel’s methodical approach, from sawtooth stabs to square wave bass, showcases the Super 8’s strengths as both a creative and analytical tool. For those who obsess over envelopes and filter sweeps, this is a masterclass in patching with purpose.

UDO Super 8

15. November 2024

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SONICWARE

Inside Sonicware’s Liven Ambient Ø: A Deep Dive into Digital Soundscapes

Sonicware’s Liven Ambient Ø isn’t just another synth—it’s a purpose-built soundscape machine, engineered for ambient, cinematic, and experimental textures. In this official walkthrough, Daniel Beck Rose (aka SonicCartography) guides us through the architecture and workflow of the Ambient Ø, focusing on hands-on sound design rather than sequencer tricks. The video methodically explores the synth’s layered wavetable engine, modulation matrix, and unique structures for drone, pad, and atmospheric work. For anyone curious about how digital synth design translates into real-world ambient workflows, this is a revealing, architecture-focused tour straight from the source.

Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø

14. November 2024

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Qu - Bit

Qu-Bit Stardust: A Cosmic Take on Tape Looping for Eurorack

Qu-Bit returns with Stardust, a stereo tape looper module that promises to launch your modular rig into new sonic galaxies. In this official overview, the team walks through Stardust’s unique approach to capturing and manipulating audio layers, blending classic tape techniques with digital flexibility. As with previous Qu-Bit releases, the focus is on hands-on, performance-friendly controls and a distinctly exploratory workflow. If you’re curious about how Stardust fits into a patch, its looping tricks, and the cosmic depths of its effect section, this video lays out the essentials—and a few surprises—for any modular tape enthusiast.

Qu-Bit Stardust

14. November 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise Spectraphon: Reimagining Resynthesis in Eurorack

Make Noise, the Asheville-based champions of modular experimentation, take us on a deep dive into the Spectraphon—a resynthesizer module that promises to redefine how we sculpt and manipulate sound in Eurorack. In this inaugural ‘ReSynthesizer Patch of the Week,’ the Make Noise team unpacks the Spectraphon’s unique approach to resynthesis, contrasting it with their Morphagene and highlighting the creative possibilities unlocked by spectral amplitude modulation. Expect a patch-oriented exploration brimming with harmonic sleights of hand, filtering tricks, and a workflow that invites both precision and happy accidents.

Make Noise Cupass, Make Noise DXG, Make Noise Maths, Make Noise Morphagene, Make Noise Spectraphon, Make Noise X-Pan

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