Signal Sounds brought in Arturia’s Tom Lewis for a hands-on PolyBrute 12 sound design session, and let’s just say: this wasn’t your average synth demo snoozefest. Tom dives straight into the guts of subtractive synthesis, pulling pads, basses and leads out of the PolyBrute like a sonic street magician. Expect practical tips, cheeky Glaswegian banter, and some serious knob-twiddling – all in front of a room full of synth nerds. If you want to see a flagship polysynth get pushed to its limits (and maybe learn why wave folding isn’t just for West Coast weirdos), this is your jam. Don’t … Read more

Arturia Polybrute 12

11. December 2025

Pierre Piscitelli

Pierre Piscitelli’s Piano Hack: Turning ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ Into a Holiday Street Weapon

SPARKY

Pierre Piscitelli, the New York piano educator with a knack for making the impossible playable, takes on Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’—and he’s not messing about. Forget vintage synths and bank-busting CS-80s; Pierre shows you how to wring that iconic, echo-drenched vibe out of a regular piano. Expect sharp chord voicings, crafty decays, and a few tricks to keep your hands busier than a DJ at a warehouse rave. If you want to bring some proper festive chaos to your next holiday jam, this is the only tutorial you need. But trust me, you’ll want to see the video to catch … Read more

Casio PXS7000, Garritan CFX Piano VST, MacBook Pro, Spectrasonics Keyscape, The Famous E Electric Piano Plugin, Yamaha HS5, Yamaha MG12XU

11. December 2025

Metamyther

Kangding Ray: Sonic Architectures and Cinematic Drones – An Interview with Metamyther

LUMINA

Metamyther invites us into a world where sound is more than vibration—it’s architecture, memory, and myth. In this immersive interview, Kangding Ray reveals how his journey from rock guitarist to electronic composer is shaped by the tectonic plates of architecture and the wild rivers of inspiration. The conversation drifts through the scoring of ‘Sirāt’, a film where techno pulses and ambient ghosts intertwine, and where modular synthesis becomes both tool and muse. For those who listen with their bones as much as their ears, this is a rare glimpse into the emotional and technical landscapes that define Kangding Ray’s signature … Read more

Elektron Digitone, Elektron Syntakt, Make Noise Erbe-Verb, Make Noise Expander, Make Noise QPAS, Soma Lyra-8 FX Delay, Waldorf Iridium Core

11. December 2025

HakenAudio

HakenAudio’s ContinuuMini: Micro-Sensitive, Macro-Expressive

LYRA

Haken Audio’s ContinuuMini is not your average compact synth—it’s a meticulously engineered digital instrument that bridges the gap between expressive performance and deep sound design. In this official video tour, film composer Josh Madoff demonstrates how the ContinuuMini’s Hall effect sensors, EaganMatrix sound engine, and innovative control features deliver a nuanced, tactile playing experience. As is typical for HakenAudio’s presentations, the focus is on how digital architecture and interface design empower creative workflows, whether you’re sculpting soundscapes, integrating with hardware, or exploring generative presets. This video is a must-watch for anyone curious about the intersection of sensitivity, flexibility, and musical … Read more

Haken ContinuuMini

11. December 2025

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Building a Modular Powerhouse—E16, One MKII and Coral in Cohesion

LYRA

OXI Instruments continues to push the boundaries of hybrid hardware with their latest demonstration, showcasing the E16 controller, One MKII sequencer, and Coral polyphonic Eurorack module as a tightly integrated ecosystem. In this official walkthrough, the OXI team illustrates how these devices can be mapped and sequenced to function as a single expressive instrument, with hands-on control over multiple voices and deep sound-shaping parameters. The focus is on workflow: direct mapping, fluid transitions, and a controller-driven approach that empowers spontaneous performance and evolving soundscapes. For anyone obsessed with modular control, digital flexibility, and performance macros, this video is a revealing … Read more

OXI Coral, OXI E16, OXI ONE MKII

11. December 2025

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow Unleashes the SPL BiG: Mono-Safe Mayhem for Your Synths

SPARKY

Erik from Rapid Flow is back, and this time he’s got his hands on the SPL BiG 500 series module—a psychoacoustic weapon that promises to make your synths sound massive without trashing your mono. If you think stereo wideners always ruin your low end, think again. Erik’s no-nonsense workflow and real-world tests cut through the marketing fluff, showing exactly what this box (and its plugin twin) can do in a modern electronic mix. If you want your synths to punch through the rave bunker wall, this is the gear review you need.

11. December 2025

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Arturia MicroBrute UFO: Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Beam Up the Filth

SPARKY

The Arturia MicroBrute UFO lands at Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech, and it’s not here to make friends. This limited-edition semi-modular beast revives the cult classic with a few cosmic twists, and Jack Duxbury plus Tom from Arturia are on hand to wring every drop of filth from its circuits. Expect overtone generators, gnarly filters, and a preset system that’s as hands-on as it gets—no menu-diving, just pure, dirty fun. Whether you’re after electro growls or lo-fi space funk, this synth doesn’t just punch above its weight—it dropkicks the competition. If you think you know the Brute sound, think again: … Read more

10. December 2025

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft Gets Quirky: Memorymoog Sequencer Goes Full Aussie

TAS

Ready for a wild ride through 80s synth territory? Espen Kraft, the retro wizard himself, dives headfirst into the Memorymoog’s sequencer—a beast that’s as quirky as a platypus at a pool party. With polyphonic and monophonic tricks up its sleeve, this old-school legend gets a workout with CV, gate, and a dash of chaos. If you’re keen on vintage gear that’s equal parts fun and fiddly, this video’s got more twists than a Melbourne tramline. Grab your stubby, settle in, and let’s see if this synth can keep up with your next outback jam.