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28. November 2025

WaldorfMusicChannel’s PROTEIN: Digital Heritage, Modern Workflow

WaldorfMusicChannel’s latest deep dive introduces the PROTEIN, a polyphonic wavetable synthesizer that fuses the raw digital DNA of the original Microwave with a contemporary, workflow-driven design. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann walks us through the instrument’s core: eight voices, four layers, and a sound engine that’s unapologetically digital, complete with 8-bit ASIC oscillators and all the classic wavetables. This video isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a technical exploration of how PROTEIN’s architecture, modulation, and performance tools are engineered for today’s producers. If you’re curious about how Waldorf translates its legacy into a modern, affordable package, this is the tutorial to watch.

Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional AIR Tape Double Track: Vintage Double-Tracking, Modern MPC Workflow

Akai Professional dives into the lush world of analog double-tracking with the AIR Tape Double Track plugin, now available for MPC standalone units. This walkthrough, hosted by Malo, showcases how the plugin brings classic tape-inspired doubling effects into a modern, digital workflow—complete with hands-on modulation, channel mixing, and stereo imaging controls. As is typical for Akai’s producer-focused approach, the video is a practical demonstration, revealing both the sonic character and the workflow integration that make Tape Double Track a flexible tool for vocals, guitars, synths, and more. If you’re curious about how vintage tape magic meets contemporary MPC production, this

AIR Tape Double Track, MPC

28. November 2025

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Unleashes the EP-40 Riddim & Ting: Dub Dreams or Genre Gimmick?

Teenage Engineering are at it again, this time dropping the EP-40 Riddim sampler and the EP-2350 Ting mic straight into the dub reggae lion’s den. MusicRadar Tech, never ones to mince words, take these pocket-sized party starters for a spin and ask: is this just a novelty box, or a real sonic street weapon? Expect sharp opinions, a dash of sarcasm, and more delay than a UK train schedule. If you’re after the truth about these reggae-inspired gadgets, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Teenage Engineering EP-2350 Ting, Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim

27. November 2025

SPARKY

David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music’s Budget Synth Showdown: Analog Dreams for the Broke and the Brave

David Hilowitz Music is back with a synth buying guide that slices through the noise like a razor in a rave bunker. If you’re a beginner with champagne taste and a lemonade budget, this video is your new bible. David’s trademark blend of nerdy detail and no-nonsense advice means you’ll actually learn what matters—without getting lost in a swamp of specs. From analog vs digital to the best cheap boxes for your first sonic street fight, he’s got you covered. And yes, he’s got opinions. Strap in, because this isn’t your nan’s synth shopping list.

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia MiniFreak, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Volca Keys, Novation Bass Station II

27. November 2025

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Sonic Survival: 37 Years of Sampling Secrets Unveiled

Step into the fog-draped sanctum of CROW HILL, where the art of sampling is less a technique and more a ritual. In this rare unveiling, Christian Henson opens the lid on a box of sonic talismans—tools and tricks that have shaped his 37-year journey through the labyrinth of sound. Here, sampling is a fugue state, a dance between memory and vibration, where each note is a ghost and every transient a ripple in the ether. This video is not just a technical exposé, but an invitation to drift inside the magnetic resonance of creative process, where the mundane becomes magical

Acme Clicker, Roland TM-1, SanDisk Thunderbolt Drive

27. November 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Breaks Down Ableton Live 12.3: Real Talk, No Chaser

When Bolo Da Producer drops his two cents on the latest Ableton Live 12.3 update, you know it’s not gonna be sugarcoated. This RIAA-certified, platinum-slinging beatmaker isn’t afraid to call out a DAW for being late to the party—even if the party’s got new toys like bounce-to-group, Splice integration, and stem separation. In this article, I’m diving into Bolo’s brutally honest take on what’s fresh, what’s overdue, and what actually matters for producers who want to keep their sessions tight and their samples flowing. If you’re tired of corporate hype and want the real streetwise scoop, keep reading—just don’t expect

Ableton Live 12.3

27. November 2025

LYRA

Moog Music

Moog Music Messenger Preset Editor: Digital Control Meets Analog Character

Moog Music steps into the digital workflow arena with the Messenger Preset Editor, a free desktop tool designed to give Messenger synth owners deep, visual access to their instrument’s sound engine and preset management. This official Moog video walks through how the editor bridges hardware and software, offering real-time control, advanced modulation, and a streamlined librarian for organizing sounds. With the addition of new firmware features like duophonic mode, Moog aims to keep the hands-on spirit alive while expanding creative possibilities for both studio and stage. We take a closer look at how this editor redefines the Messenger experience for

Messenger Preset Editor, Moog Messenger

27. November 2025

LYRA

Elektron

Elektron Unleashes Grainer: A Granular Playground in Tonverk OS 1.1.0

Elektron, the Swedish powerhouse of performance-centric grooveboxes and synths, dives deep into digital territory with Grainer—the brand new granular machine for Tonverk, introduced in OS 1.1.0. In this official walkthrough, Risa T. methodically dissects Grainer’s architecture, revealing a tool that transforms samples into intricate textures, evolving pads, and rhythmic curiosities. The video is less about preset surfing and more about granular fundamentals: polyphony, play modes, parameter interplay, and how these digital grains can be wrangled into musical form. If you’re curious about how Elektron’s latest engine fits into your workflow, this is a must-watch breakdown.

Elektron Tonverk

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway’s AstroLab 37 Review: The Everything Synth or Just Everything at Once?

Sineway dives headfirst into the Arturia AstroLab 37 after six weeks of real-world use, cutting through the marketing fluff and getting straight to what matters. Is this compact synth a true all-in-one weapon for the modern producer, or just another preset pusher in a shiny box? Expect sharp takes, hands-on demos, and a few jabs at missing features. If you’re torn between the AstroLab and the MiniFreak, or just want to know if this thing slaps in a hybrid setup, Sineway’s got the answers – and maybe a few surprises. Get ready for a review that doesn’t pull punches.

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia MiniFreak, Digitakt II

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Sanjay C

Arturia Astrolab 37: Sanjay C Unleashes a Portable Sonic Street Weapon

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is here, and Sanjay C wastes no time showing why this pint-sized powerhouse is more than just a travel buddy. Forget the usual MIDI controller snooze-fest—this thing packs real synth engines, a truckload of presets, and enough connectivity to make your laptop sweat. Sanjay C’s trademark clear-headed, hype-but-honest style slices through the marketing fluff, giving us the lowdown on what works, what’s missing, and who should actually care. If you’re after a compact rig that bridges studio and stage without the usual baggage, this video is your new boarding pass.

Arturia AstroLab 37

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