MORE ARTICLE WITH Novation Peak

14. September 2026

Summit Stays Supreme: The Midlife Synthesist’s One-Year Verdict

The Midlife Synthesist isn’t messing about: after a full year thrashing the Novation Summit, he’s got opinions, and they’re not subtle. From face-melting leads to lush pads, this synth holds its own in the rave bunker and the studio alike. Expect sharp takes, plenty of hands-on insight, and a few playful jabs at the competition. If you want the real story behind this so-called modern classic, you’re in the right place. Just don’t expect any boring spec lists—this review’s all about what the Summit actually does.

Arturia PolyBrute, Moog Matriarch, Novation Peak, Novation Summit, Sequential Pro 3

14. September 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s £15,000 Synth Soup: Analog Royalty, Now in Your Serum

What happens when Starsky Carr stuffs the sonic DNA of seven boutique synths into your favourite softsynths? Welcome to a £15,000 analog shopping spree, boiled down into a wavetable pack for Serum and Pigments. Whether you’re after gnarly wavefolds or vintage PWM, this project fuses rare hardware character with modern DAW convenience, and it’s all delivered with Starsky’s signature clarity and no-nonsense flair. Purists, prepare to clutch your patch cables – this is synth alchemy at its cheekiest.

Analogue Solutions Maximus, Arturia Pigments, Frap Tools Magnolia, Korg DW8000, Novation Peak, Novation Summit, Pittsburgh Taiga, Pittsburgh Voltage Lab 2, Sequential Prophet VS, Xfer Serum

6. September 2026

LUMINA

synth4ever

A Studio of Sonic Memory: synth4ever Journeys through Devin Belanger’s Ambient Sanctuary

In the luminous world of synth storytelling, synth4ever invites us into Devin Belanger’s creative nebula. From classical roots to electronic reverie, Devin—known musically as Miles Away—unfolds a studio woven with analog ghosts, digital whispers, and tactile tools that blur nostalgia and innovation. Through this immersive tour, we wander not just among synthesizers, but through the emotive philosophy of a composer who crafts sound like memory, and memory like sound. Here, every knob, pedal, and patch breathes with intention, inviting us to drift deeper into the magnetic resonance of creative life.

Arturia MiniFreak, ASM Hydrasynth (Leviasynth), E7, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Fairfield Circuitry Meat Mod, Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth, Maris Autobot X, Maris Mercury X, Moog Matriarch, Night Verb Erica Synths, Novation Peak, OBX8, Osmose, Prophet 10 Special Edition, Rhodes Mark 1, Serum 2, Solar 42, Soma Cosmos, Third Wave, UDO Super Gemini, Walrus Marakai

27. August 2026

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments OXI One mkII: Mod Lanes Unleashed

OXI Instruments demonstrates the potent workflow of the OXI One mkII sequencer, transforming a simple Novation Peak patch into a living, breathing soundscape—without touching the synth’s knobs. By leveraging eight independent modulation lanes, each mapped to a unique MIDI CC, OXI shows how sequenced modulation can turn static chords into intricate, evolving textures. This is a deep dive into modulation architecture, hands-on sequencing, and the art of sculpting sound with OXI’s flagship brain for hybrid rigs.

Novation Peak, OXI ONE MKII, Tomverk Jazz

6. August 2026

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments E16: Dual MIDI Destinations Demystified

OXI Instruments, renowned for their forward-thinking approach to hybrid setups, present the E16 MIDI controller as a nerve center for complex rigs. This video dives into the E16’s capacity to assign dual destinations per encoder, enabling layered control over synths and effects. The walkthrough highlights not just the routing but also inventive ways to manipulate parameters—like inverted MIDI mappings—directly from the hardware. For those seeking hands-on, dynamic control in DAWless or live environments, this is a deep look into how the E16 reshapes performance workflow.

Big Time, Chroma Console, Novation Peak, OXI E16, OXI ONE MKII

31. July 2026

LUMINA

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger and the Cinematic Synth: Sculpting Sound into Story

What is it that lets a synth conjure the vastness of cinema—an expanse where emotion and atmosphere drift like fog through vacant streets? Devin Belanger, both architect and wanderer of these sonic realms, guides us through the five elemental ingredients that let synthesizers breathe in widescreen. In his signature Miles Away style, Devin reveals not just the tools, but the touch—where reverb becomes space, darkness becomes narrative, and a single note can spiral a story. Prepare to immerse yourself in the textures of cinematic synthesis.

Maris Mercury X, Moog Sub 37, Novation Peak, Novation Summit, Strymon Cloud, Valhalla Supermassive

30. July 2026

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Architectural MIDI Connections with the OXI ONE MKII

OXI Instruments walks us through the fundamentals of MIDI connectivity using their OXI ONE MKII performance sequencer. This tutorial focuses on the practicalities of channel assignment, daisy-chaining via MIDI THRU, and syncing drum machines, giving an accessible yet detailed look at how the OXI ONE serves as the control center in hybrid setups. We follow the workflow and architecture of multi-instrument sequencing, from setting up a single synth to managing larger rigs with the OXI Split, all with a clear focus on efficient routing and performance-centric design.

Novation Peak, OXI ONE MKII, OXI Split, Tonverk, Vermona Perfourmer

28. July 2026

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway’s First Live Set: Gear Glory and Rookie Regrets

Sineway dives headfirst into their debut live performance, dragging a pile of gear into the rave bunker and emerging with stories, sweat, and a few singed eyebrows. Expect sharp verdicts on everything from the Novation Peak to the Digitakt 2, plus hard-won lessons about what actually matters when you’re facing a real crowd and not just your houseplants. This isn’t a victory lap—it’s a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the stuff Sineway will never do again. Grab your headphones, it gets bumpy.

Elektron Digitakt 2, Hologram Microcosm, Novation Launch Control XL 3, Novation Peak, OneOdio Studio Max 2, Zoom LiveTrak L6max

23. July 2026

MILES

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Mod Lanes, Pattern Reset and the Hidden Rhythms Within

In this Playbook episode, OXI Instruments brings modular sequencing tricks front and centre with a technique from Pietro Coquinati. The focus is on mod lanes in the OXI One sequencer—specifically, how manipulating modulation lane lengths and reset functions uncovers new phrasing and groove. The demonstration is practical, hands-on and rooted in rhythmic grounding, showing how a simple chord can be made to pulse, evolve and surprise. For anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of sequencing modulation, this is a prime example of how subtle voltage choreography breathes life into even the most straightforward patches.

Novation Peak, Oxi One

7. May 2026

LYRA

Novation

Novation Peak in SCALER’s Live Rig: Digital Powerhouse at the Heart of Hybrid Performance

Novation’s latest behind-the-scenes video takes us deep into the live electronic setup of Bristol’s SCALER, where the Peak synth stands as the central force shaping their sound. With a workflow that seamlessly blends hardware and software, SCALER leverages the Peak’s digital muscle—oscillators, effects, and performance tools—to bridge the gap between studio precision and stage spontaneity. This isn’t just a rig rundown; it’s a practical exploration of how a modern hybrid synth can anchor a band’s evolving sonic identity, all under the pragmatic, artist-focused lens that Novation’s content is known for. If you’re curious about how digital synth architecture translates into

Ableton Live, Novation Launch Control, Novation Launch Control XL, Novation Peak, Oberheim Teo-5, Roland SP-404

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