Andrew Huang – Faderpunk: 16 Fader, keine fixe Rollenverteilung

14. November 2026

Andrew Huang celebrates ATOV’s Faderpunk as a versatile controller. But more exciting than the promise of being able to do almost anything is the question of what’s missing in your own setup: extra envelopes, a sequencer, or a bridge between modular and DAW? Two sonicstate trade show visits show how the same surface becomes different tools—and why open firmware can be more than just a bonus for tinkerers.

Yamaha Synths Official – Alex Kvarnestig: Der Studiosound bleibt spielbar

14. November 2026

Alex Kvarnestig: Studio Sound Remains Playable

KNISTER

Bringing a production to the stage without hiding its characteristic details in the backing track: Alex Kvarnestig shows a concrete path with ESP and Yamaha MODX M. Even a reversed effect becomes a playable sound layer. Woody Piano Shack and Scott’s Synth Stuff add two crucial perspectives: Where does it make sense to program such sounds—and does the hardware even need to come along?

Akai Professional Raises the Bar: MPC 3.10.1 Update Redefines Workflow Possibilities

14. November 2026

Akai Professional Raises the Bar: MPC 3.10.1 Update Redefines Workflow Possibilities

LYRA

Akai Professional continues its tradition of forward-thinking music production tools with the MPC 3.10.1 update, aiming to break creative boundaries on its flagship hardware. This official walkthrough dives into the expanded feature set, from external plugin support to unlimited tracks and new developer tools. We dissect what’s actually shown, where the workflow changes, and what Akai’s move means for the modern hybrid producer. The video keeps things pragmatic, so we evaluate the real-world impact for those chasing both depth and immediacy.

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Alex Ball – Andromeda A6: Analog, aber nicht rückwärts

13. November 2026

Andromeda A6: Analog, but not backwards

JET

Alex Ball shows why Alesis’ Andromeda A6 felt so unusually modern in 2000: 16 analog voices, but an ambition far beyond retro imitation. synth4ever demonstrates sonic experiments with filter feedback, Vulture Culture even finds appeal in the software emulation. The A6 becomes exciting where sound design matters more than the right technical creed—and not every quirk of the original has to be sacred.

Intellijel – Metropolix: Acht Schritte, aber noch lange nicht am Ende

13. November 2026

Metropolix: Eight Steps, But Far From the End

MILES

A good eight-step sequence doesn’t necessarily need new notes. Intellijel shows how external envelopes can coax occasional octave jumps and small fills out of the Metropolix without rewriting the basic pattern. The most revealing part is the fine-tuning: what matters is how quickly the familiar figure returns. Melvin from Optoproductions finds further ways with a related software sequencer to draw more musical coherence from minimal source material.

Akai Professional Pushes Boundaries with MPC 3.10.1 Update

13. November 2026

Akai Professional Pushes Boundaries with MPC 3.10.1 Update

LYRA

Akai Professional’s latest MPC 3.10.1 update signals another leap in standalone music production. This manufacturer video walks through the fresh capabilities, focusing on how producers can unlock new creative workflows. From custom plugin integration via the SDK to track and plugin expansions, Akai’s approach is targeted at modern producers who crave flexibility and power. We break down each update highlight, emphasizing what’s actually shown and what these enhancements might mean for studio and stage environments.

Starsky Carr – Stylophone On-The-Fly: Wenn die Hi-Hats nicht mitkommen

12. November 2026

Stylophone On-The-Fly: When the Hi-Hats Can’t Keep Up

ZAPP

Two four-step patterns, plenty of hands-on options, and suddenly hi-hats that are too slow: Starsky Carr encounters an open sync question with the Stylophone On-The-Fly. Molten Music Technology and a Sonicstate demo show other ways to integrate the sequencer. For your own setup, it’s worth distinguishing: clock rate, timing offset, and a shared sequence start are not the same thing.

Defmod Network – Nur ein iPad: GarageBand zwischen Glas und Groove

12. November 2026

Just an iPad: GarageBand between Glass and Groove

RAUMKLANG

An iPad Pro, GarageBand, and no extra gear: Defmod Network uses this to build an electronic dance sketch. What’s interesting is not just what the app provides, but which musical decisions working on a touchscreen encourages. A look at sonicstate’s early string demo and Sanjay C’s ROLI session on Mac shows why extra hardware is neither a prerequisite nor mere luxury.