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14. April 2026

Vulture Culture Throws Down: Can You Really Not Hear the Difference in a Mix?

Vulture Culture isn’t here to coddle your plugin collection or stroke your vintage synth ego. In this barnstormer of a shootout, he lines up classic analog beasts against their Arturia software clones and asks the question that’s split studios and forums for decades: can you actually hear the difference in a mix, or is that just synth snobbery? Expect blind tests, brutal honesty, and a few sacred cows getting roasted. If you think the average listener can’t tell hardware from software, prepare for a reality check—served with Vulture Culture’s signature clarity and a side of sarcasm. This one’s for the

Arturia CS-80 V, Arturia Jun-6 V, Arturia Matrix-12 V, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia TAPE-201, Ensoniq ESQ-1, Korg DW-8000, Oberheim Matrix 12, PWM Malevolent, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland Juno 6, Roland RE-501 Tape Echo, Yamaha CS70M

19. February 2025

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Expressive E

Expressive E and the MPE Revolution: A Deep Dive into Polyphonic Expression

Expressive E, the French pioneers of musical expressivity, take center stage in this tutorial as they demystify MPE—MIDI Polyphonic Expression—for a new generation of synth enthusiasts. In this episode, film composer Josh Madoff walks us through the architectural leap from traditional MIDI to MPE, showing how instruments like Osmose and a host of compatible synths unlock nuanced, independent control over every note. The video isn’t just a technical explainer; it’s a hands-on demonstration of how MPE transforms performance workflows, sound design, and even the very feel of playing electronic instruments. If you’re curious about the future of expressive synthesis or

Ableton Push 3, Arturia CS-80 V, Black Corporation Deckard's Dream, Cherry Audio Miniverse, Dave Smith Prophet 08, Erae Touch, Expressive E Osmose, GS Music E7, Haken Continuum, Haken ContinuuMini, LinnStrument, Surge XT, Synapse Audio The Legend HZ, Warbl-E

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Vulture Culture Throws Down: Can You Really Not Hear the Difference in a Mix?

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