7. November 2026
“The Final Countdown”: Sawtooth Alone Isn’t Enough
7. November 2026
Echon 6: When Six Voices Go Their Own Way
7. November 2026
UDO Audio DMNO: External Audio Patching and Sonic Alchemy
6. November 2026
4ms Mesa: When Reverb Takes Over the Bassline
6. November 2026
Matrix-12 in the Blind Test: Close to the Original, Faster to the Sound
6. November 2026
4ms Company Mesa: Plate Reverb Depths in Eurorack Hardware
5. November 2026
Behringer’s 1601 Sequencer: Menu-Free Modulation in Action
4. November 2026
SP-404MKII: Pattern Instead of Looper – Keeping the Beat Flexible
4. November 2026
Behringer RD-765: Classic Drum Machines Reimagined in a Hybrid Workflow
3. November 2026
MiniFreak: The Groove Is in the Filter Too
No input signal, yet plenty to talk about: Oscillator Sink explores the Body Synths Laboratory as a standalone source for noise and drone. DivKid plays its filters like two oscillators and shows how precisely signals can be sent into the feedback paths. In between lies an intriguing design question: How much control does an instrument need when its appeal lies precisely in unstable behavior?
11. November 2026
TATO Aline Firmware 2.0: Sequencing Evolved
LYRA
With the release of Firmware 2.0, TATO’s Aline steps further into the creative sequencing arena. This update brings a trio of workflow-shifting tools: MIDI CC sequencing for external gear, microrhythmic swing for more nuanced timing, and a probability-driven modulation system. TATO, a Brazilian hardware maker known for its minimal but powerful devices, now pitches Aline as not just a pattern player, but a dynamic performance tool. Let’s break down what’s actually new, and how these features could reshape your sequencing strategies.
10. November 2026
Ableton Live: More clarity doesn’t have to mean more width
KNISTER
Taylor Fiore processes the mid and side of a stereo sound separately—and immediately corrects his own description of the result. Not simply wider, but clearer, he says. His Ableton tutorial makes you want to try targeted interventions instead of rigid EQ rules. Harvey Sutherland’s approach to finished drum mixes and Speedy J’s search for musical contrast take this idea beyond the EQ curve.
10. November 2026
Starsky Carr Unleashes the Bullfrog Mixer: Not Just for Kids
SPARKY
Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Erica Synths Bullfrog Mixer, tossing it into the gear pit with Eurorack beasts and acid machines. This isn’t some toy for synth-curious schoolkids—it’s a full-on street weapon for live jams, packed with effects and a cue system that’ll make any DJ smirk. Starsky’s no-nonsense style slices through the fluff, showing off this mixer’s grit in both studio tweaks and a proper Liverpool jam. If you think performance mixers have to be boring, think again.
Erica Synths Bullfrog Drum Machine, Erica Synths Bullfrog Mixer, Erica Synths Bullfrog Synth
9. November 2026
The Unperson Gets Wiggly: PlayFader Rev 2 Unleashed
TAS
Ready to shake up your modular system like a possum in a wheelie bin? The Unperson dives headfirst into the PlayFader Rev 2, a wild dual-channel CV and Gate sequencer with a twist. From hands-on recording to tilt-driven chaos, this unit’s got more tricks than a magpie at a footy match. If you crave playful performance and unpredictable modulation, you’ll want to see what kind of sonic mischief is brewing here. Let’s crack a cold one and get sequencing!
8. November 2026
DOOM OS on the SP-404: More Freedom, More Second-Guessing
A better sequencer, internal synths, and more ways to tweak: Sunwarper discovers new sides to the SP-404 MKII with DOOM OS. But it’s the easier corrections that really get him thinking. His first attempts, alongside an older SP story from Jon Makes Beats, show why a good workflow isn’t simply about having the most features at your fingertips.
8. November 2026
M-VAVE FM-1: The Community Rewrites the Sound
A small FM synth becomes an ambient machine, a sequencing instrument, or a personal groovebox: new musical tools are emerging around the M-VAVE FM-1 thanks to community firmware. David Hilowitz showcases the sonic diversity and reports on the manufacturer’s subsequent opening. Meanwhile, Blairy’s Beatlab puts its finger on the crucial question: What do you actually want to play?
8. November 2026
Sanjay C’s Studio Desk: From Cable Noodles to Flock-Driven Flow
Ready to peek behind the curtain of a pro studio that actually gets used, not just Instagrammed? Sanjay C lays his entire desk bare, showing off the kit, clever hacks, and the secret sauce—Flock Audio’s routing system—that turns spaghetti wiring into a creative rave bunker. If you’re sick of tripping over cables or avoiding your own gear out of sheer patching dread, this tour is the antidote. Expect a no-fuss breakdown of workflow, hardware, and all the little gadgets that keep inspiration on tap.