11. July 2025
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The Midlife Synthesist delves into the world of the OP-XY, dissecting its features, examining its high price tag, and delivering a verdict as sharp as his wit. From MIDI magic to sound boulevards, this is your street-level guide to decide if this synth belongs in your hood or just in your daydreams.
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Join the cinematic journey into the world of the LIVEN Evoke, where Sonicware and SonicCartography guide us through an ethereal landscape of sound. We unravel the mysteries behind its Acoustronic Flux Oscillator and dive into the bounds of granular synthesis, crafting a tapestry that blurs the line between acoustic roots and electronic dreams. Discover how this synth isn’t just played – it’s inhabited.
11. July 2025
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APMastering puts the Kali Audio LP8 monitors through their paces, putting them up against a rigorous test comparing them to digital audio and DIY speakers. Despite their affordable price, are these monitors worth it? Let’s tune our ears and dive in.
11. July 2025
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In the inaugural episode of MPC Academy Sessions, Akai Professional’s Andy Mac takes the MPC Key 37 for a spin, revealing its prowess as both a performance keyboard and a full-fledged production hub. This session, filmed at Guitar Center Hollywood, is a deep dive into how the MPC Key 37 streamlines melody creation, sample management, and beat construction, all while offering hands-on control and DAW-like arrangement tools. As is typical for Akai’s producer-focused approach, the video is less about flashy presets and more about real-world workflow—showing how digital architecture and tactile controls combine to keep creativity flowing. For anyone curious
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Behringer steps boldly into the phaser arena with the BM-13 PHASER, an analogue pedal that channels the spirit of a 1970s rack-mount legend. In their latest video, Behringer’s team walks us through the BM-13’s unique 12-stage circuit, flexible controls, and the sort of I/O that invites both traditionalists and sonic tinkerers alike. This isn’t just a guitar pedal—it’s a modular-friendly effect box with enough attitude to handle synths, drum machines, or even a saxophone solo. If you’re after swirling textures, stereo trickery, or just a bit of vintage phase character, the BM-13 aims to deliver, all with Behringer’s usual nod
9. July 2025
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Ready to find out if your favorite studio gear lives up to the hype? This pro audio engineer breaks it down, from iconic mics to monitors, and cuts through the buzz with raw, no-nonsense reviews. Dive in and discover what’s truly worth your cash.
A Designs Pacifica, CAPI VP26, Neumann TLM 103, Rode NT5, Shure SM7B, Warm Audio WA73, Yamaha NS10
9. July 2025
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Navigating the cosmos of Eurorack modules can be overwhelming, but MonotrailTechTalk illuminates the path with a starter voice tutorial. Each module is a star in a galaxy of sound possibilities, and this YouTube episode artfully guides newcomers through the initial steps of their modular journey. Join us as MonotrailTechTalk helps us understand the essential components that make up a compelling, expandable monophonic voice, sparking creativity and sonic exploration.
Analog Oscillator, Function Generator, Multimode-Filter, Quad VCA, Sub-Oscillator Output
9. July 2025
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In this deep-dive from Frap Tools, composer Francesco Gennari demonstrates the artful collision of tape and modular synthesis, crafting a meditative étude that blurs the lines between analog warmth and modular precision. The video showcases how a humble four-track tape loop can become the rhythmic heart of a Eurorack system, with the Frap Tools Usta sequencer and a host of modules dancing to its pulse. Expect a methodical walkthrough of patching, clock extraction, and creative routing, all delivered with the Italian brand’s signature attention to sonic detail. For those who care about signal flow, modulation strategies, and the tactile joy
Doepfer Lowpass Gate, Doepfer SEM Filter, Empress Zoia, Expressive E Osmose, Fostex X28 Multitracker, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools QSC, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Random Source Wave Multiplier
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Arturia’s MicroBrute UFO lands with a mission: to pack classic analog grit and modern modulation into a pint-sized, hands-on synth. In this official walkthrough, Arturia demonstrates how the MicroBrute UFO’s single-oscillator design, overtone generator, and Steiner-Parker filter combine for a surprisingly rich sonic palette. The video takes us through modulation tricks, the semi-modular patch bay, and a step sequencer that’s as immediate as it is musical. If you’re after a synth that encourages knob-twiddling and patch experimentation, this limited edition Brute might just beam up your workflow.
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Why are Beatport charts hitting the wrong key so often? Bthelick breaks it down, revealing his deep dive into the Top 100 tracks and finding a shocking number of errors. It’s a wake-up call for producers to trust their ears over algorithms.