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29. May 2026

Monotrail Tech Talk: Voltage-Controlled FX Sends – The Dirty Details

If you think FX sends are just for polished DAW users, think again. Monotrail Tech Talk drops a modular bomb with voltage-controlled FX tricks that turn your rack into a sonic street weapon. Forget static reverbs and delays – this video is all about hacking your sends with LFOs, random voltages, and comparators for movement so dynamic it could dodge a punch. You’ll get patch ideas, slick demos, and a reminder that sometimes a VCA and a bit of attitude are all you need. Dive in if you want your modular to sound less like a polite dinner guest and

Comparator, CV sequencer, Granular effects processor, Reverb, Slew limiter, Stereo delay, VCA

29. May 2026

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Tefty Music Tech

Tefty Music Tech’s Beat Kitchen: MPC Live 3 Retro vs Take 5 – Does It Slap?

Tefty Music Tech dives headfirst into the MPC Live 3 Retro and Sequential Take 5, whipping up a beat that’s half throwback, half future club weapon. The workflow? Fast, loose, and laced with character – just how we like it. This isn’t a dry walk through menus; it’s a hands-on jam with plenty of swing, dirty bass, and synth layers that actually breathe. If you’re tired of sterile demos, Tefty’s style is a breath of fresh, gear-obsessed air. And yes, you’ll want to watch the video for every knob twist and sonic surprise.

Akai MPC Live 3 Retro, Sequential Take 5

28. May 2026

LUMINA

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos (LØ): Broken Tape Decks and Sonic Ghosts – Scoring Horror With Fragile Hands

Step into the haunted dollhouse where sound itself drips from fractured tape and misfortune. Lodewijk Vos (LØ) invites us behind the velvet curtain of film scoring, where a broken Tascam becomes the unlikely engine of dread and beauty. In this video, LØ’s process is less about perfection and more about the magnetic resonance of error — a score born from tactile struggle and handmade textures. The lush, trembling world he conjures is built on real instruments, decayed loops, and the raw embrace of experimentation. Prepare for a journey where every sonic ghost tells a story, and the most powerful music

modular synth, Piano, Tascam Portastudio, viola, violin

28. May 2026

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Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Drop the Focusrite ISA C8X: Blue Steel Meets Brit Grit

The synth heads at Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech just got their hands on the Focusrite ISA C8X, and let’s just say, this interface is flexing more than just a pretty face. With Jack Duxbury holding court and Alex from Focusrite dishing the dirt, we’re treated to a no-nonsense tour of a box that combines classic transformer mojo with all the USB-C modernity you could want. Forget savings accounts—these ISAs mean business, and the C8X is ready to gatecrash your studio setup. If you want to know if this thing slaps or flops, keep reading. Spoiler: it’s bluer than your

Focusrite ISA C8X

27. May 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Memory V: Digital Heritage, Analog Soul

Arturia steps up to the challenge of reviving the legendary Memory-Mogue with Memory V, a virtual instrument that promises both historical accuracy and modern creative muscle. This official overview walks through triple-oscillator voicing, a meticulously modeled ladder filter, Multi-Arp sequencing, and a wealth of modulation and effects options—all delivered via Arturia’s TAE tech. Whether in the DAW or on stage, the Memory V aims to be a playground for evolving textures, lush pads, and punchy leads. But as always, the real test is how these digital architectures translate into actual workflows and sound design freedom, and this video gives us

Arturia Memory V

27. May 2026

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Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official: John Melas Tools Take Montage M Workflow to the Next Level

In this Superbooth 2026 spotlight, Yamaha Synths Official teams up with developer John Melas to showcase his latest suite of tools for the Montage M. Melas presents workflow upgrades for both live performers and deep-dive sound designers, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration and efficient organization. The session dives into the new Performance Editor, streamlined Live Set management, and a hardware-inspired AN-X editor, all designed to unlock the full multi-engine potential of the Montage M. For anyone obsessed with controller mapping, librarian functions, or MIDI 2 parameter depth, this video offers a precise look at how software can transform

John Melas Montage M Tools, Yamaha Montage M

27. May 2026

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Nested Modulation Madness for the Modular Minded

Frap Tools step boldly into polysynth territory with Magnolia, but today’s video isn’t about chords and presets—it’s about taking the modular ethos deep into keyboard synth workflow. Under the hood, Magnolia’s modulation matrix lets users patch modulations into modulations, much like the best of Eurorack’s spaghetti. In this official walkthrough, Giovanni stacks LFOs, envelopes, and velocity in a four-tier modulation chain, showing how Magnolia can animate even the simplest subtractive patch. For those of us who dream in CV, this is a glimpse of just how far a polysynth can go when it’s wired for modular logic.

Magnolia

27. May 2026

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Cinematic Drone Palette: A Modular Mini-Rig for Epic Soundscapes

Intellijel’s latest video dives into the art of crafting massive, cinematic drones with a deceptively compact 62HP palette system. We’re treated to a patching masterclass featuring Multigrain for granular harmonies, Sealegs for lo-fi tape vibes, and Swells for lush shimmer and reverb. True to Intellijel’s style, this walkthrough is a practical, patch-focused affair—no filler, just cables, controls, and the kind of layered modulation that makes modular heads grin. Whether you’re a drone devotee or just modular-curious, this video is all about extracting the most musical mileage from a tight rack.

Intellijel MultiGrain, Intellijel Palette Case 4U x 62HP, Intellijel Ringmod 1U, Intellijel Sealegs, Intellijel St Line Out 1U, Intellijel SVF 1U, Intellijel Swells, Intellijel VCO 1U

27. May 2026

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TAETRO

TAETRO’s Ableton FX Racks: Add Some Aussie Mayhem to Your Beats

Ever feel like your beats are as flat as a schooner left out in the sun? TAETRO’s latest romp through Ableton Live is here to slap some life into your sets, mate! In this cheeky, hands-on guide, he wrangles Beat Repeat, filters, and a Synido controller into a performance FX rack that’s as wild and customisable as an outback ute. Whether you’re after stutters, filters, or transitions that’ll make your crowd spill their drinks, TAETRO’s got you covered. Grab your MIDI controller, crack a tinnie, and get ready for a no-nonsense push into live FX that’ll have your tracks flipping

Ableton Live, Synido TempoKey W25, Synido TempoPAD C16

26. May 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Behringer BMX vs. Sequential Drumtraks – Vintage Hype or Modern Muscle?

Starsky Carr lines up the Behringer BMX against the Sequential Drumtraks in a proper synth shootout to answer the eternal question: does vintage always win, or is modern budget gear finally ready to throw some elbows? Expect sharp feature breakdowns, brutal honesty about firmware flops, and plenty of sonic nitpicking. If you think the BMX is just a cheap clone, think again – but don’t expect a free pass for dodgy pads and dodgier apps. Starsky’s trademark clarity and streetwise sound design keep things real, with enough gritty detail to make even the most jaded drum machine addict reconsider what

Behringer BMX, Sequential Drumtraks

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