Verbos Electronics and the Voltage Multistage 10: Sequencing Beyond the Grid

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Verbos Electronics, renowned for their West Coast–inspired Eurorack modules, returns with a deep dive into the Voltage Multistage 10—a sequencer that’s anything but conventional. In this official video, the team demonstrates how the VMS-10, paired with its larger sibling, the VMS-16, can be patched for sprawling melodic variation and evolving rhythmic interplay. The focus is on hands-on patching, leveraging new strobe mode features and transistor-based gate outputs to build complex, interwoven sequences. If you’re after melodic unpredictability and nuanced control in your rack, this walkthrough offers a patcher’s-eye view of what the VMS-10 brings to the table.

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Behringer BM-17 Frequency Box: Analogue VCO Unleashed for Guitarists and Synth Heads

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13. February 2026

Behringer BM-17 Frequency Box: Analogue VCO Unleashed for Guitarists and Synth Heads

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Behringer takes a bold step with the BM-17 Frequency Box, a pedal-sized analogue VCO designed to tempt both guitarists and synth aficionados out of their comfort zones. In this launch video, Behringer’s Adam Husk demonstrates how the BM-17 isn’t your typical pedal—it’s a full synth voice in a box, ready to track your playing or run wild as a standalone oscillator. Expect a hands-on exploration of wave shaping, envelope following, FM modulation, and creative integration with other gear. Whether you’re after alien soundscapes or just want to add a new layer to your rig, the BM-17 promises to open up … Read more

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RetroSound’s Analog Monos: A Rave Bunker Tour of Synth Legends

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13. February 2026

RetroSound’s Analog Monos: A Rave Bunker Tour of Synth Legends

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Strap in and dust off your filter sweeps—RetroSound is back with a studio tour that’s pure analog filth. This isn’t your gran’s synth demo: we’re talking Minimoogs, ARP Odysseys, Soviet beasts and East German oddities, all lined up like a sonic street fight. RetroSound’s no-nonsense approach means you get the raw, unfiltered character of each machine, straight from the source. If you want to know why these monos ruled the underground and still haunt modern tracks, this is your ticket. Get ready for a nostalgia trip that slaps as hard as a Pro-One bassline.

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Weaves Shadows: Exploring Oscillarys Spectral Loom

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13. February 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Weaves Shadows: Exploring Oscillarys Spectral Loom

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Step into a world where sound is fog, shadow, and fractured light—Nu-Trix The Synth Guy guides us through the spectral corridors of Oscillarys Spectral Loom by Ocean Swift. This is not just a sampler-based synth; it’s a vessel for cinematic atmospheres and ambient reveries. With each patch, we drift deeper into evolving textures, eerie drones, and lush pads that feel both cold and warm, familiar and alien. Nu-Trix’s signature clarity and curiosity illuminate the architecture, but the true magic is how this instrument lets us sculpt sonic ghosts for film, games, or our own midnight soundscapes.

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Bolo Da Producer’s MPC XL & Live 3 Showdown: Do You Really Need External Synths?

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13. February 2026

Bolo Da Producer’s MPC XL & Live 3 Showdown: Do You Really Need External Synths?

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Bolo Da Producer, the platinum beatmaker with a knack for straight talk, dives into the MPC XL and MPC Live 3 to answer the age-old question: do you actually need all those external synths cluttering your studio, or can you just ride the MPC wave solo? Expect no-nonsense advice, a few gear confessions, and a reality check for anyone still tangled in MIDI cables. If you’re tired of menu-diving and cable spaghetti, this one’s for you. Bolo’s got opinions, and he’s not afraid to drop them—strap in for a streamlined, groove-heavy reality check.

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Akai Professional’s MPC XL: Sampling Powerhouse in Standalone Form

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12. February 2026

Akai Professional’s MPC XL: Sampling Powerhouse in Standalone Form

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Akai Professional’s MPC XL steps into the spotlight as a standalone sampling instrument, promising a workflow that’s as immediate as it is deep. In this official MPC Academy video, Akai’s team walks us through the core sampling process, from connecting analog and digital sources to slicing and stem-separating audio for beat creation. The focus is on how the MPC XL’s architecture supports creative sampling, offering tools for organization, stem mixing, and rapid beat construction—all without leaving the box. For producers seeking a hybrid of classic sampling ethos and modern workflow enhancements, this demonstration offers a clear look at what the … Read more

MIDI, CV and the Make Noise N.U.S.S.: Skiff System in Hybrid Action

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12. February 2026

MIDI, CV and the Make Noise N.U.S.S.: Skiff System in Hybrid Action

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Make Noise, the Asheville-based architects of modular mischief, return with a hands-on look at their New Universal Skiff System (N.U.S.S.), this time exploring the crossroads of MIDI and CV. In this video, the team demonstrates how the N.U.S.S. can serve as a flexible hub for both digital and analogue sequencing, using a MIDI keyboard and classic CV sources to drive intricate patterns and evolving soundscapes. Expect a patch-oriented walkthrough, peppered with practical modulation tricks and a healthy disregard for the boundaries between MIDI and voltage. If you’ve ever wondered how Make Noise envisions hybrid control in a modern Eurorack setup, … Read more

Behringer’s Ring Stinger: Analogue Mayhem in a Metal Box

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12. February 2026

Behringer’s Ring Stinger: Analogue Mayhem in a Metal Box

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Behringer has a reputation for shaking up the status quo, and with the Ring Stinger, they’re aiming their sonic disruptor squarely at guitarists, synth heads, and producers who crave something unruly. In their latest video, Behringer introduces this pedal as a wild, rule-breaking addition to their lineup, promising a blend of ring modulation and octave fuzz that’s anything but polite. With a bold metal enclosure, a forest of knobs and switches, and CV/expression pedal integration, the Ring Stinger is pitched as a tool for those who want to push boundaries—on stage or in the studio. We take a closer look … Read more