MORE ARTICLE WITH Elektron Syntakt

19. March 2026

OXI Instruments E16: Five Workflow-Changing Features in Focus

OXI Instruments, known for their forward-thinking hardware brains for hybrid setups, takes center stage with the E16—a MIDI controller designed to supercharge your creative workflow. In their latest video, OXI walks us through five standout features that promise to make the E16 more than just another MIDI box: from morphing snapshots and nested parameter destinations to real-time randomization and group control. With hands-on demonstrations using the Elektron Syntakt and Erica Synths Nightverb, the video is a deep dive into how digital performance tools can become truly expressive. If you’re after a controller that’s as much about evolving ideas as it

Elektron Syntakt, Erica Synths Nightverb, OXI E16

15. March 2026

SPARKY

EZBOT

EZBOT’s Elektron Rave Tactics: Semi-Improv Mayhem After a Decade in the Trenches

After nearly ten years in the Elektron bunker, EZBOT isn’t just tweaking patterns—he’s rewriting the rules of live electronic performance. This video is a turbo-charged masterclass in semi-improv workflow, where flexibility and control go toe-to-toe on the dancefloor. If you’re sick of rigid song modes and want your Digitakt or Octatrack to fight dirty, this is your blueprint. EZBOT’s style is as sharp as his gear game: practical, fast, and always ready to drop a workflow hack that’ll leave your mates gasping. Don’t expect hand-holding—expect a rave-ready arsenal.

Elektron Digitakt MK2, Elektron Digitone II, Elektron Octatrack MKII, Elektron Syntakt

13. March 2026

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes the Syntakt TwinShot: Double-Barrel Sample Mayhem

Elektron’s Syntakt just got a new party trick, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to show us how the TwinShot machine turns this groovebox into a two-lane sample slinger. Forget polite presets – we’re talking about blending, looping, and prepping samples for maximum punch, all with Nu-Trix’s trademark blend of nerdy precision and straight-talking advice. If you want to know how to dodge glitchy loops and make your Syntakt spit fire, this is the deep dive you need. Just don’t expect hand-holding – this is for heads who like their gear a bit wild and their tutorials even wilder.

Arturia MiniFreak, Elektron Syntakt, Elektron Transfer, Korg MS-20, Ocean Audio

13. March 2026

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Sineway

Sineway’s No-Click Loop Hack: Seamless Sampling for Syntakt, Digitakt & Beyond

Clicks at your loop points? Sineway’s here to save your next rave bunker session from digital heartbreak. In this punchy walkthrough, Sineway slices through the nonsense and shows how to banish those sample clicks using a dead-simple crossfade trick in Audacity. No fancy plugins, no wallet-busting tools—just a free app, a Novation Peak, and some Elektron boxes hungry for smooth loops. If you’re tired of your grooves sounding like a toaster-fight, this one’s for you. Expect sharp tips, real-world workflow, and a creator who actually knows their way around a sampler.

Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, Novation Peak

10. March 2026

ZAPP

SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Unleashed: MPC Sample, Tembo & MIDI Mayhem in Gameboy Mode

When Akai suddenly drops a mini MPC with cash register vibes, Tembo reinvents step sequencing with magnets, and CME launches a MIDI hub on steroids, you know SequencerTalk has fired up the beat frying pan again. In episode 271, Moogulator and Din Freud don’t mince words and serve up not just blinking grooveboxes but also community power and DIY vibes. Here, it’s not just about explaining – it’s all discussed with a wink, showing why less can sometimes be more and why MIDI tools today need to do more than just push notes. Ready for a trashy fireworks show? Read

Akai MPC Sample, CME H12 MIDI Pro, Elektron Syntakt, Tembo Magnet-Sequencer

5. March 2026

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway Unleashes the Syntakt 1.40: Sampling, Stacking, and Sonic Mayhem

Elektron’s Syntakt just got a firmware steroid injection, and Sineway is here to show us why this isn’t just about slapping samples on a groovebox. If you thought the Syntakt was just another drum machine, think again – this update turns it into a mutant sound design playground. Sineway’s trademark clarity and club-focused approach cut through the hype, spotlighting the real power-ups: morphing, stacking, and linking that’ll have your tracks flexing in new directions. If you want to know what happens when a techno weapon gets a brain transplant, buckle up – this is the Syntakt like you’ve never heard

Arturia AstroLab 37, Elektron Syntakt, Novation Peak, Sequential Fourm

24. December 2025

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy: Five Brutally Honest Tips to Smash Gear Hype in 2025

Forget the endless gear parade—Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to torch the hype and serve up five no-nonsense tips for actually making music with the kit you already own. This isn’t another ‘best of’ list; it’s a rallying cry for squeezing every drop of creativity out of your current setup, whether you’re rocking a battered groovebox or a dusty sampler. Expect workflow hacks, gear soul-searching, and a few sharp elbows at the cult of new gear. If you’re ready to bin the excuses and finish tracks, this one’s for you. Watch the video for the full bunker vibe and

Arturia MicroFreak, Elektron Syntakt, Korg Drumlogue, Roland VP-9000

11. December 2025

LUMINA

Metamyther

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

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

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

4. December 2025

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments E16: Precision MIDI Control for the Modern Hybrid Rig

OXI Instruments steps boldly into the world of performance MIDI controllers with the E16, a device engineered for musicians who demand both expressive nuance and workflow efficiency. In this official walkthrough, OXI showcases how the E16’s 16 metal encoders, LED feedback, and deep mapping capabilities are designed to become the command center of any hybrid setup. The video focuses on how the E16’s scene system, grouping, snapshots, and real-world integration can streamline complex rigs and inspire creative play. As always with OXI, the emphasis is on hands-on immediacy—backed by a robust app for those who want to dig even deeper.

Elektron Syntakt, OXI E16

24. October 2025

JET

Captain Pikant

CaptainPikant Gets Nasty with Nine Inch Nails Beats

When it comes to dissecting drum patterns like a mad scientist on synth steroids, CaptainPikant shines. His latest video delves into the rhythmic madness of Nine Inch Nails, exploring the genius of Trent Reznor’s drum programming. Expect surprises, missed notes, and those glorious accidental moments that only make the music more interesting. It’s raw, unfiltered, and exactly what you’d expect from a band that sounds like a symphony of broken glass and industrial grinders. Join us as we explore the beats that made NIN legendary, all through the lens of CaptainPikant’s unique style.

acidlab Bassline 3, Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, ESI Xkey 37, LP 150 Cyclops Tambourine, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Meinl SH4BK Luis Conte Shaker, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X, OXI One Sequencer, Roland R-70, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Squarp Hapax Sequencer, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

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