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29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia Pigments 6: Granular Explorations Unpacked

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Arturia Pigments 6: Granular Explorations Unpacked

Arturia’s Pigments 6 gets the cinematic spotlight in this official track breakdown, where presenter Yetundey dives deep into the Granular Explorations pack. The video walks through a lush, multi-layered composition, revealing how Pigments 6’s granular and modal engines, expressive macro controls, and dynamic modulation capabilities shape a world of evolving textures and rhythmic pulses. As always with Arturia, the focus is on workflow and sound design potential, not just preset surfing. We take a close look at how these features come together in real-world music creation—and what that means for adventurous producers.

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29. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Synthesis, Workflow Upgrades, and a New Era for Digital Sound Design

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Arturia Pigments 6: Modal Synthesis, Workflow Upgrades, and a New Era for Digital Sound Design

Pigments 6 marks a bold step forward for Arturia’s flagship software synthesizer, introducing a new modal engine, expanded filters, and workflow refinements aimed at both sound designers and producers seeking deep, expressive control. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena demonstrates how the new physical modeling engine, advanced vocoder, and granular upgrades open up fresh sonic territory. With a focus on modulation, intuitive GUI tweaks, and performance-oriented features, Pigments 6 positions itself as a powerhouse for hybrid and digital-centric workflows. We explore what’s genuinely new, how these features are architected, and where the update leaves room for further exploration.

24. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig 2.0: Immersive Monitoring Reimagined

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Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig 2.0: Immersive Monitoring Reimagined

Arturia’s latest firmware update for the AudioFuse 16Rig isn’t just a minor revision—it’s a bold leap into the world of immersive monitoring. With version 2.0, Arturia brings next-generation surround and spatial audio workflows to its flagship interface, promising up to 16-channel speaker management, deep bass control, and flexible routing—all without the need for costly external hardware. The official Arturia video walks us through these new features, focusing on how the update transforms both the hardware and the AudioFuse Control Center software. For producers and engineers working in Dolby Atmos, Apple Spatial Audio, or any multi-speaker setup, this update could be

11. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia Tape J-37: Analog Warmth in a Modern Mix – A Track Breakdown

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Arturia Tape J-37: Analog Warmth in a Modern Mix – A Track Breakdown

Arturia’s official channel dives deep into their Tape J-37 plugin, showcasing its role in sculpting the sound of an alt-rock track by Raven Bush. This video isn’t just a surface-level preset parade—it’s a focused exploration of how digital tape emulation can shape guitars, drums, synths, and bass, adding analog character and cohesion across a modern production. With a clear, step-by-step breakdown, Arturia demonstrates the plugin’s tape delay, saturation, and EQ tools in real-world mixing scenarios. For anyone interested in hybrid workflows or the architecture of digital tape effects, this is a revealing look at how Tape J-37 fits into the

9. January 2025

LYRA

Arturia’s Tape J-37: Craig Bauer on Analog Warmth in a Digital World

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Arturia’s Tape J-37: Craig Bauer on Analog Warmth in a Digital World

Grammy-winning mix engineer Craig Bauer brings his decades of experience to the fore in this official Arturia feature, diving into the sonic character and workflow of the Tape J-37 plugin. Arturia, renowned for their hybrid approach to classic and modern sound tools, lets Bauer demonstrate how this tape emulation plugin shapes vocals and drums, and how it fits into a broader palette of FX. The video isn’t just a product pitch—it’s a hands-on exploration of how digital plugins can channel analog warmth and creative flexibility, all from within a modern DAW environment. For those interested in the architecture and real-world

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19. December 2024

LYRA

Arturia MiniFreak 3.0: Granular Power Unleashed

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Arturia MiniFreak 3.0: Granular Power Unleashed

Arturia’s MiniFreak just received a major firmware upgrade, and it’s all about granular synthesis. With version 3.0, this hybrid synth leaps into new sonic territory, packing seven granular engines and a classic sample player—each designed for immediate, hands-on exploration. The official Arturia walkthrough dives deep into these new engines, demonstrating how even users without granular expertise can conjure lush pads, glitchy rhythms, and cinematic textures. If you’re curious about how digital architecture and workflow meet creative sound design, this update is worth a closer look.

18. December 2024

LYRA

Arturia Tape J37: Iconic Tape Warmth Meets Modern Plugin Architecture

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Arturia Tape J37: Iconic Tape Warmth Meets Modern Plugin Architecture

Arturia’s Tape J37 plugin aims to bottle the legendary character of the classic Stutter J37 tape machine and inject it directly into your DAW. In this official walkthrough, Lena demonstrates how the plugin’s blend of vintage tape coloration, flexible drive, and advanced digital controls can shape everything from subtle warmth to saturated grit. True to Arturia’s style, the video balances historical reverence with a clear focus on workflow—showing how Tape J37’s architecture, from color profiles to advanced EQ and delay, is designed for contemporary music production. If you’re curious about how digital tape emulation can fit into your studio or

18. December 2024

LYRA

Arturia’s Tape J-37: Neural Nostalgia and Modern Mojo

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Arturia’s Tape J-37: Neural Nostalgia and Modern Mojo

Arturia’s Tape J-37 plugin is more than just another tape emulation—it’s a neural-modeled love letter to the legendary Studer J37, famed for its role at Abbey Road and on Beatles records. In this official Arturia video, a cast of seasoned engineers and artists dissect both the historical gravitas and the modern workflow of the plugin, revealing how it captures the tube-driven magic and modular quirks of the original hardware. We get a close look at its calibration options, sonic coloration, and creative applications, all wrapped in Arturia’s signature blend of technical detail and musicality. For those obsessed with digital authenticity

6. December 2024

MILES

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12: Donato Dozzy and the Art of Sonic Storytelling

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Arturia’s PolyBrute 12: Donato Dozzy and the Art of Sonic Storytelling

In this evocative Arturia video, ambient and hypnotic techno maestro Donato Dozzy invites us into his creative sanctuary on Italy’s Ulysses Riviera, unveiling the PolyBrute 12 as his new sonic companion. Arturia’s flagship analog synth is presented not just as a machine, but as an extension of Donato’s artistic philosophy—merging tactile control, flexible filters, and deep modulation with the tranquil rhythms of the coast. The focus here isn’t on technical specs alone, but on how the PolyBrute 12 shapes worlds between the waves, enabling expressive performance and introspective sound design. For those who see synthesizers as vehicles for emotion and

26. November 2024

LYRA

Arturia Analog Lab: Reggaeton Essentials Dissected – A Workflow Deep Dive

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Arturia Analog Lab: Reggaeton Essentials Dissected – A Workflow Deep Dive

In this vibrant track breakdown, Arturia’s official channel hands the reins to Yetundey, who crafts a Reggaeton groove using only Analog Lab’s sound palette. The video is a showcase of how Analog Lab’s preset banks—especially the Reggaeton Essentials—can be shaped into punchy basslines, melodic plucks, and lush pads, all within a modern DAW workflow. We get a close look at how creative manipulation of macros, layering, and arpeggiator tricks can elevate a groove from static to dynamic. For producers curious about Analog Lab’s versatility in genre-specific production, this walkthrough offers a clear, hands-on demonstration of both sound design and arrangement