5. November 2025

RILEY

SamGutman Dishes on Omnisphere 3: Synth Heaven or Overhyped?

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SamGutman Dishes on Omnisphere 3: Synth Heaven or Overhyped?

Ready to dive into the vibrant world of Omnisphere 3 with SamGutman? This video review brings out the juicy bits of Spectrasonics’ synth plugin upgrade, from luscious patches to whacky MPE tricks. Expect a tour full of layered sounds and brutally honest opinions. Whether you’re a seasoned beatmaker or just a synth novice, this one’s for you!

5. November 2025

JET

DivKid Explores the Wild World of BELA at Machina Bristronica

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DivKid Explores the Wild World of BELA at Machina Bristronica

Hold onto your hats, folks! DivKid is back, and he’s taking us deep into the labyrinth of BELA’s innovative heritage. Strap in as this discussion at Machina Bristronica dissects their journey from Superbooth upstarts to cutting-edge Eurorack trailblazers. If you fancy your synths with a side of rebellious flair, this one’s a right corker.

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Unboxes Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting: A Sonic Street Fight

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Unboxes Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting: A Sonic Street Fight

Dive into AndertonsKeyboardDept’s latest exploration of Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting, where reggae meets tech in a compact package. Expect a raw, unfiltered look at these quirky devices that blend rhythm and effects into something unexpectedly brilliant.

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5. November 2025

LYRA

Arturia KeyStep mk2: The Hybrid Sequencer-Controller That Wants to Run Your Rig

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Arturia KeyStep mk2: The Hybrid Sequencer-Controller That Wants to Run Your Rig

Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 steps up as a compact yet ambitious controller and sequencer, aiming to be the nerve center for hybrid hardware–software setups. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Brendan Void demonstrates how the mk2’s 32-note slim-keybed, polyphonic sequencer, and deep connectivity can drive everything from DAWs to modular synths. With features like mutate, scale lock, and chord mode, the KeyStep mk2 is positioned as more than just a MIDI keyboard—it’s a creative catalyst for evolving ideas and live performance. But how do these features actually flow together in practice? Let’s break down what Arturia shows—and what questions remain.

5. November 2025

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack’s CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ: Hammond Dreams or Digital Daydream?

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Woody Piano Shack’s CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ: Hammond Dreams or Digital Daydream?

Woody Piano Shack takes the CRUMAR SORRENTO organ for a spin – and not just with the rotary sim. This isn’t your nan’s church organ: we’re talking deep-dive territory, with drawbars, vibrato, and enough tonewheel leakage to make any Hammond snob twitch. Woody’s trademark style is part tutorial, part playful roast, and all about wringing the most out of this digital beast. If you’re after a no-nonsense breakdown of what makes the SORRENTO tick, and whether it can actually scratch that B3 itch, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Molten Music Technology’s KeyStep Mk2 Review: More Brains, Less Brawn?

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Molten Music Technology’s KeyStep Mk2 Review: More Brains, Less Brawn?

Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 lands on the bench at Molten Music Technology, and Robin Vincent isn’t pulling any punches. This is the controller that’s haunted every modular show table for years, now with a fresh coat of features and a few controversial changes. Are the new tricks worth the trade-offs, or did Arturia just fix what wasn’t broken? If you’re the sort who likes your gear immediate, hands-on and ready to rumble, you’ll want to see how this one fares. Spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and firmware.

4. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

Technology of the Future with musotalk: A Dive into Shimmering Soundscapes

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Technology of the Future with musotalk: A Dive into Shimmering Soundscapes

Musotalk takes us into the mysterious realms of sound design, from the latest Max/DSP building blocks in Ableton to KORG’s virtual synthesizer icons. Let us be seduced by the shimmering promises of modern music production and dive into the wonders of 21st-century sound architecture.

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4. November 2025

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech Unleashes Eventide Temperance Lite: Modal Mayhem for Free

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MusicRadar Tech Unleashes Eventide Temperance Lite: Modal Mayhem for Free

Eventide’s Temperance Lite isn’t your nan’s reverb – it’s a modal-powered, pitch-bending monster and, thanks to MusicRadar Tech, you can grab it for the price of a smile. In this hands-on, the MusicRadar Tech squad dives deep into the plugin’s unique approach to shaping space, showing off how you can tune your reverb to actual musical notes. Forget bland algorithmic tails – this thing lets you sculpt ambience with surgical precision or just make your drums sound like they’re echoing through a haunted rave bunker. If you like your plugins clever, creative, and (for now) free, this one’s a no-brainer.