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20. April 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson’s Braids Banger: Mutable’s Macro Monster Still Slaps

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The Unperson’s Braids Banger: Mutable’s Macro Monster Still Slaps

Mutable Instruments Braids: the digital macro oscillator that rewrote the Eurorack rulebook and still kicks like a drunken horse. The Unperson dives into his favourite Braids engines, showing off filthy chords, crunchy wavetables, and the kind of modulation tricks that’ll make your rack sweat. No hand-holding, no endless menu-diving—just straight-up patch action and hard-won opinions. If you think Plaits is the only game in town, think again. This is a rave bunker tour of Braids’ dirtiest, most musical sides, with enough patch ideas to keep your modular rig up all night.

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13. April 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson’s FM Street Fight: DX7 Dreams and Eurorack Mayhem

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The Unperson’s FM Street Fight: DX7 Dreams and Eurorack Mayhem

FM synthesis: the sound of the future, or the reason you nearly threw your synth out the window in 1987? The Unperson dives headfirst into the digital jungle, dragging the Yamaha DX7’s legacy into the Eurorack rave bunker. Expect glassy bells, dirty basslines, and a parade of modern FM modules that actually make sense. If you’re tired of menu-diving and want to see FM get hands-on, this is your ticket. Don’t let the nostalgia fool you – these modules slap, and The Unperson’s jams prove it.

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9. March 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson’s Chord Oscillator Rumble: Plaits, Braids & Ensemble Go Full Rave Bunker

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The Unperson’s Chord Oscillator Rumble: Plaits, Braids & Ensemble Go Full Rave Bunker

If you think chord oscillators are just for polite pads, The Unperson is here to slap that notion out of your rack. In this quickfire patch fest, we get a front-row seat to three Eurorack heavyweights—Plaits, Braids (with Renaissance firmware), and the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator—each flexing their own flavour of harmonic muscle. Expect stabs, drones, and enough lushness to drown a festival tent. The Unperson’s style is all about hands-on jamming and sonic mischief, so don’t expect a dry tutorial—this is pure patch inspiration, with a mega-chord finale that’s more warehouse than wine bar. If you want ideas that’ll make

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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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