Novation steps into the FL Studio ecosystem with the FLpad, its first grid controller purpose-built for hands-on beat creation and sequencing. The brand’s signature focus on workflow and integration is front and center, offering an 8×8 RGB pad grid, velocity sensitivity and deep Channel Rack control. In this official walkthrough, Novation demonstrates how FLpad transforms beat making, editing and performance inside FL Studio, with flexible modes and a tactile, DAW-integrated approach. We break down the features, workflows and options shown—plus what the video leaves to be explored.

Novation FLpad, Novation FLpad Mini

2. October 2026

HAINBACH

HAINBACH and the Sonic Time Machines: Buchla Modulars Through Fog and Memory

LUMINA

With a filmmaker’s ear for mood and a poet’s touch, HAINBACH steps into the echoing halls of EMS Stockholm to commune with the legendary modular synthesizers of Don Buchla. Each system—100, 200, the grand 200, and the futuristic 200e—becomes a vessel for spectral storytelling, where voltage and touch become language. This is not a technical tour, but a drifting, tactile exploration of sound’s strange, shimmering architecture. Prepare to wander through nebulae of control voltage and fragments of electronic history.

Buchla System 100, Buchla System 200, Buchla System 200e

2. October 2026

Josh Lucan

Rhythmic Rebellion: Josh Lucan’s Guide to Metrical Dissonance That Actually Bangs

SPARKY

Metrical dissonance sounds like the kind of theory that’d kill a dancefloor, right? Wrong. Josh Lucan rips the lid off dry academia and shows how layering simple note lengths can turn your grid-locked beat into a toe-stubbing groove monster. If you think holding a note is just for pianists in tuxedos, you’re about to get schooled. Forget fancy DAW tricks—this is pure rhythmic subversion, as explained by someone who survived reading Krebs’s book so you don’t have to.

2. October 2026

Alex Ball

Alex Ball vs. Miltone 4EXP: Oberheim Vibes, French Obsession

SPARKY

When Alex Ball gets his mitts on the Miltone 4EXP, we know it’s not just a synth demo – it’s an analog brawl in a Parisian rave bunker. This isn’t some plastic wannabe: the 4EXP is a boutique, component-perfect clone of the legendary Oberheim Four Voice, built for heads who crave the real deal (and have the wallet to match). Alex dives deep, pokes at the circuits, and lines it up against the OG. If you’re chasing vintage Oberheim magic without the eBay roulette, strap in. It’s juicy, nerdy, and not afraid to ask: does this French slice of synth … Read more

Miltone 4EXP, Oberheim Four Voice

2. October 2026

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes Sigma: Vostok’s Gate Mutant for Modular Mayhem

SPARKY

DivKid gets his mitts on Sigma from Vostok Instruments, a Eurorack rhythm computer that turns clock, triggers, gates, and even audio into a 23-headed logic beast. If you’re after rigid DAW-style grooves, look elsewhere—this module is for mangling, humanising, and generally torching the grid. From flams that slap to logic patching that borders on the unhinged, DivKid’s demo is a rave bunker masterclass in why gate length obsession is a virtue and not a vice.

Vostok Instruments Sigma

1. October 2026

Arturia

Arturia’s Digital Palette: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Crafts with Rev OCEAN, MiniFreak & KeyStep

LYRA

In this atmospheric session, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith invites us inside her digital workflow, shaping intricate electronic textures using Arturia’s MiniFreak, Rev OCEAN, and KeyStep. The official Arturia video offers a candid look at her creative process, focusing on the character of digital tools, the emotional power of reverb, and the evolving role of MIDI controllers in live performance. As Smith navigates between analog samples and DSP-driven soundscapes, the video spotlights how these devices support her search for expressive, layered sound and improvisational freedom.

1. October 2026

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Coral Firmware 3: A Modular Power-User’s Playground

LYRA

OXI Instruments has unleashed Firmware 3 for the Coral Eurorack module, pushing modular synthesis into fully customizable territory. With the ability to build your own firmware from a selection of sound engines in the browser, Coral pivots toward the needs of digital and hybrid synth enthusiasts. This update introduces new FM and analog-inspired engines, strings, pianos, and a host of workflow enhancements, all demonstrated in OXI’s concise walkthrough. We dig into what’s actually on offer—and what this new approach means for modular workflow architects.

1. October 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Hooks Up the MPC2000XL and SP‑404MKII: Groove Tactics for Beat Freaks

RILEY

Let’s get real—Verysickbeats is out here connecting old-school MPC flavor with modern SP‑404MKII sauce, and it’s smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. If you want your pads to trigger lofi bangers and not random circus noises, JFilt’s got the streetwise MIDI game on lock. We’re talking dirty cables, pad notes, and workflow hacks that’ll have your rig running tighter than a corner store after midnight. Dive in for honest tips, killer beats, and more than a little gear attitude.