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17. April 2026

LUMINA

Josh Lucan’s Leda Transit: Sequenced Dreams and Sonic Nebulae

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Josh Lucan’s Leda Transit: Sequenced Dreams and Sonic Nebulae

Step into the magnetic fog of Josh Lucan’s compositional world, where sequencer pulses and vintage synths swirl in a cosmic dance inspired by Tangerine Dream. In “Leda Transit,” Lucan doesn’t just reconstruct the past—he bends time, letting classic algorithms and analog textures bloom into new sonic landscapes. Each note is a drifting ghost, each layer a shifting constellation. This is not a tutorial—it’s an invitation to drift inside the machinery, to witness how simple notes can become galaxies of sound. Prepare for a journey where melody is only the beginning, and modulation is the current that carries us deeper.

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19. February 2025

LYRA

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

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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

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