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Mastering Polyphony: MidlifeSynthesist’s Streetwise Tips

Dive into the wild world of synthesizers with MidlifeSynthesist. In his latest video, he takes on the challenges of low polyphony synths, offering streetwise strategies to maximize your sound without breaking the bank. Whether you’re all about live jams or studio magic, these hacks will keep your beats pumping and your creativity flowing. Get ready for some synth wisdom that hits harder than your grandma’s cooking.

Ableton Push 3, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Polybrute 12, Elektron Octatrack Mk2, Erika Synths Perkons, Line 6 HX Stomp, Moog Subsequent 37, MPC X SE, Oberheim TO-5, Strymon NightSky

29. May 2025

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1010music Blackbox: Hands-Free Looping for the Modern Guitarist

1010music, renowned for their touchscreen-driven digital hardware, puts the spotlight on the blackbox compact sampling studio in this official walkthrough. The video demonstrates how blackbox can be seamlessly integrated into a live guitar looping setup, combining MIDI footswitch control, straightforward routing, and real-time loop manipulation. With a focus on workflow and intuitive design, 1010music showcases how performers can maintain creative momentum while layering, tweaking, and managing loops on the fly. This is a deep-dive into practical, performance-oriented sampling—no computer required, just pure hands-on control.

blackbox compact sampling studio, Blackstar Live Logic footswitch, Line 6 HX Stomp

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