Arturia’s MiniFreak 49 lays out its presets as glowing dots beneath your fingers. The new official tutorial shows how page switching and sound type filtering interact. In his own video, Starsky Carr wonders about the color logic. Meanwhile, Noisegate, while building a track, encounters a different limit: Bass, lead, or pad are useful categories—but whether a sound fits the arrangement is only decided when you play.

Arturia MiniFreak 49

28. October 2026

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers: Microvolt 3901 Virtual Analog Unveiled

MILES

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers has rolled out the Microvolt 3901, a virtual analog synth aiming to bridge the worlds of classic tones and modern modular flexibility. Presented in their usual hands-on, exploratory style, the video promises a deep look at how this instrument can fit into both studio and performance rigs. The focus here is on sound character, patchability, and the practical workflow that modular users crave. Expect thoughtful patch demonstrations and a clear emphasis on integration and usability.

Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3901

Omri Cohen – Befaco Random8: Die Clock bleibt, der Rhythmus wechselt

27. October 2026

Allgemein

Befaco Random8: The clock stays, the rhythm changes

LYRA

A clock provides order, eight random channels provide deviation. Omri Cohen builds a patch with Befaco Random8 and Vult Overon where both work together: accents remain tangible, gate patterns can be locked, and a delay occasionally freezes. Optoproductions controls drum variations via level; Robin from Molten Music Technology asks how such possibilities can remain manageable in everyday use.

Befaco Random8

TAETRO – Chordcat: Die Idee bleibt, der Klang darf wechseln

27. October 2026

Allgemein

Chordcat: The idea remains, the sound may change

LUMINA

A chord progression is not yet a finished track—and its first sound doesn’t have to be its last. TAETRO takes AlphaTheta’s Chordcat from a standalone sketchpad to a MIDI hub for samplers and DAWs. Sonicstate shows how much can already be reshaped within the device. Things get exciting where musical decisions are preserved while the timbre changes. However, this transition is not entirely seamless.

Chordcat

27. October 2026

Intellijel

Intellijel Cascadia: Minimal Techno, Maximum Patchability

MILES

Intellijel’s Cascadia is put to the test in a practical Minimal Techno walkthrough, showing off its broad analog palette and signal routing cleverness. The official Intellijel channel dives deep into patching, from punchy bass to evolving sequences and modulation tricks, all while integrating a drum machine and FX pedal. This video distils Cascadia’s strengths in a real-world jam context, with a spotlight on the Entropic Sequence Generator and hands-on performance moves.

Intellijel Cascadia

26. October 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes Hundekraft: OP-1 Gets a Firmware Rave Injection

SPARKY

The Unperson dives headfirst into Hundekraft, the wild new firmware for the Teenage Engineering OP-1. This isn’t just another update – it’s a full-on resurrection, packing fresh synth engines, effects, and performance hacks into the cult classic. From SID’s chip-tune chaos to a granular Beads storm, The Unperson’s approach is equal parts deep-dive and dancefloor demolition. If you thought your OP-1 was getting dusty, think again: this video shows it’s ready to fight its way back into your gig bag.

26. October 2026

AP Mastering

AP Mastering Throws Down: Stop EQing Your Headphones!

SPARKY

AP Mastering isn’t here to coddle your comfort zone. In this punchy rant, he takes a sledgehammer to the idea of EQing your headphones for studio work. Expect no-nonsense logic, a few brutal truths, and some alternative wisdom for your next mix session. If you’re still fiddling with corrective curves, maybe it’s time to bin that habit and listen up. Your next banger’s clarity might depend on it.

25. October 2026

Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster Unmasks Logic Pro’s Secret Weapon: Group Settings That Actually Matter

SPARKY

Right, listen up Logic heads. Chris Sangster dives into the underbelly of Logic Pro and drags out those hidden Group Settings you always ignore. If you thought grouping tracks was just for neat freaks, think again—Sangster shows how these tweaks can turn your mix workflow from a donkey cart into a bullet train. Expect fast moves, no fluff, and the kind of practical tricks that’ll save you hours and possibly your sanity. No hand-holding here—just pure, actionable DAW power.