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5. November 2025

JET

Punk Modulations: Optoproductions’ Glitchy Drum Frolic

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Punk Modulations: Optoproductions’ Glitchy Drum Frolic

Hold onto your hats as Optoproductions dives into the chaotic world of modular glitch drums. Prepare for a sonic adventure as the video unravels the mysteries of step sequencing with a raw punk energy.

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14. October 2025

JET

Metamyther’s Kick Drum Cage Match: A Eurorack Rumble

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Metamyther’s Kick Drum Cage Match: A Eurorack Rumble

Battling it out in the Eurorack arena, Metamyther tackles ten kick drum modules with the ferocity of a punk gig. If you’re looking for neck-snapping beats and gritty bass, this showdown delivers hefty punches with each module. Explore the offerings from Jomox to Erica Synths and discover which kicks will own your tracks.

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4. May 2024

MILES

Frap Tools: Interaction, Free Will, and Modular Awareness with Isabella Forciniti

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Frap Tools: Interaction, Free Will, and Modular Awareness with Isabella Forciniti

In this episode from Frap Tools, Italian sound artist and researcher Isabella Forciniti takes centre stage, delving into the crossroads of digital networking, environmental data, and modular synthesis. Frap Tools, renowned for their design-forward Eurorack modules, host a conversation that moves from Isabella’s rural Italian roots to her explorations of interaction and improvisation in electronic music. The discussion is a deep dive into how boundaries, silence, and tactile engagement shape her approach to modular performance. Along the way, Isabella unpacks her patching philosophy, the role of silence and effects, and the ongoing importance of visibility for women and non-binary artists

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1. May 2024

MILES

Frap Tools: Tactile Dialogues and Modular Free Will – An Interview with Isabella Forciniti

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Frap Tools: Tactile Dialogues and Modular Free Will – An Interview with Isabella Forciniti

In this deep-dive episode from Frap Tools, Italian sound artist Isabella Forciniti takes centre stage, exploring the fertile intersection of modular synthesis, environmental data, and interactive performance. Known for her hybrid setups and a penchant for tactile control, Isabella discusses her artistic journey from southern Italy to Vienna’s experimental scene, her patching philosophy, and the societal themes woven through her work. The conversation, true to Frap Tools’ detailed and design-driven style, offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a performer who treats limitations as creative fuel and views modular synths as instruments for both sonic and social exploration. If

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