22. August 2025

RILEY

Digitone 2 Macros: Sinewaymusic’s Secret Sauce

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Digitone 2 Macros: Sinewaymusic’s Secret Sauce

Think you’ve got the Digitone 2 all figured out? @sinewaymusic blows our minds with seven slick reasons to dive into the mysterious world of macros. Ready to take your sound from snooze to groove? You’re in for a ride, as we unpack fancy faders, seamless transitions, and creative control like never before. It’s time to pump up the jam!

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LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER’s Circuit Bent Spectacle: Speak and Spell of the Underground

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LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER’s Circuit Bent Spectacle: Speak and Spell of the Underground

When LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER rolls up the sleeves, chaos is on the menu. This time, the ingenious creator molds a humble Speak and Spell into a sonic frenzy of circuit-bent brilliance. If you fancy your sounds quirky and rebellious, you’re in for a treat. Join the odyssey and witness the electronic mayhem unfold, as nostalgic technology meets avant-garde creativity.

22. August 2025

LYRA

Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Engine Dissected – A Track Breakdown in Digital Detail

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Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Engine Dissected – A Track Breakdown in Digital Detail

Arturia’s Pigments 6 takes center stage in this deep-dive video, where the modal engine is put through its paces within a modern drum & bass context. Guided by Brendan Void, the breakdown unpacks how core presets from the Modal Explorations sound bank shape everything from punchy basslines to crystalline arpeggios and layered atmospheres. The focus here is on workflow: macro controls, filter automation, and the creative repurposing of presets are all highlighted, giving us a clear look at Pigments’ digital flexibility. If you’re curious about how a single synth engine can drive an entire arrangement, this is a breakdown worth

22. August 2025

LYRA

Novation’s Launchkey Meets Klevgrand: Two Hours, One Track, Infinite Workflow Lessons

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Novation’s Launchkey Meets Klevgrand: Two Hours, One Track, Infinite Workflow Lessons

What happens when you lock two producers in a Berlin studio with only a Novation Launchkey Mini, Logic Pro, and the full suite of Klevgrand plugins? Novation’s latest video answers that question with a two-hour music production challenge that’s as much about workflow as it is about sound. The session, featuring Vini from Novation and Lucas from Klevgrand, dives deep into the realities of building a track from scratch under strict limitations. Expect hands-on demonstrations of drum programming, chord mapping, arpeggiator tricks, and creative use of effects—all with a focus on how digital tools and performance hardware can shape the

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21. August 2025

RILEY

Exploring the Arturia MicroFreak with soulbrixofficial

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Exploring the Arturia MicroFreak with soulbrixofficial

Get ready to dive into the world of the Arturia MicroFreak with soulbrixofficial! This cheeky noise-maker from Portugal uncovers the icy depths of this synth, exploring its tricks, twists, and turns. From firmware updates to paraphonic modes, expect a wild ride with plenty of honest insights and a dash of humor.

21. August 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE and the Art of Sonic Taxonomy: Organizing Sounds with Morphagene

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MAKEN0ISE and the Art of Sonic Taxonomy: Organizing Sounds with Morphagene

In this latest dispatch from MAKEN0ISE’s Asheville laboratory, the focus turns to the often-overlooked craft of organizing and categorizing sounds for modular workflows. Drawing inspiration from Terence Dwyer’s classic tape music manual, the video explores how the Morphagene module can serve as a modern-day tape reel, inviting us to rethink how we build and curate our sound libraries. Expect a deep dive into duration, timbre, and the creative quirks of sonic classification—plus a call for communal patching that’s as open-ended as the Make Noise ethos itself. If you’ve ever wondered how to wrangle your sample chaos into musical order, this

20. August 2025

LUMINA

Exploring Cherry Audio’s Crumar Spirit with TimShoebridge

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Exploring Cherry Audio’s Crumar Spirit with TimShoebridge

Step into the ethereal world of the Crumar Spirit as TimShoebridge unveils Cherry Audio’s latest virtuoso creation. This is not just a synthesizer; it’s a journey through the fog and fractured light of sound design. Each modulation is a ripple through space, each oscillator a narrative thread in the tapestry of sonic exploration. Prepare for immersion.