Arturia steps up to the challenge of reviving the legendary Memory-Mogue with Memory V, a virtual instrument that promises both historical accuracy and modern creative muscle. This official overview walks through triple-oscillator voicing, a meticulously modeled ladder filter, Multi-Arp sequencing, and a wealth of modulation and effects options—all delivered via Arturia’s TAE tech. Whether in the DAW or on stage, the Memory V aims to be a playground for evolving textures, lush pads, and punchy leads. But as always, the real test is how these digital architectures translate into actual workflows and sound design freedom, and this video gives us … Read more

Arturia Memory V

27. May 2026

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official: John Melas Tools Take Montage M Workflow to the Next Level

LYRA

In this Superbooth 2026 spotlight, Yamaha Synths Official teams up with developer John Melas to showcase his latest suite of tools for the Montage M. Melas presents workflow upgrades for both live performers and deep-dive sound designers, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration and efficient organization. The session dives into the new Performance Editor, streamlined Live Set management, and a hardware-inspired AN-X editor, all designed to unlock the full multi-engine potential of the Montage M. For anyone obsessed with controller mapping, librarian functions, or MIDI 2 parameter depth, this video offers a precise look at how software can transform … Read more

John Melas Montage M Tools, Yamaha Montage M

27. May 2026

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Nested Modulation Madness for the Modular Minded

MILES

Frap Tools step boldly into polysynth territory with Magnolia, but today’s video isn’t about chords and presets—it’s about taking the modular ethos deep into keyboard synth workflow. Under the hood, Magnolia’s modulation matrix lets users patch modulations into modulations, much like the best of Eurorack’s spaghetti. In this official walkthrough, Giovanni stacks LFOs, envelopes, and velocity in a four-tier modulation chain, showing how Magnolia can animate even the simplest subtractive patch. For those of us who dream in CV, this is a glimpse of just how far a polysynth can go when it’s wired for modular logic.

Magnolia

27. May 2026

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Cinematic Drone Palette: A Modular Mini-Rig for Epic Soundscapes

MILES

Intellijel’s latest video dives into the art of crafting massive, cinematic drones with a deceptively compact 62HP palette system. We’re treated to a patching masterclass featuring Multigrain for granular harmonies, Sealegs for lo-fi tape vibes, and Swells for lush shimmer and reverb. True to Intellijel’s style, this walkthrough is a practical, patch-focused affair—no filler, just cables, controls, and the kind of layered modulation that makes modular heads grin. Whether you’re a drone devotee or just modular-curious, this video is all about extracting the most musical mileage from a tight rack.

Intellijel MultiGrain, Intellijel Palette Case 4U x 62HP, Intellijel Ringmod 1U, Intellijel Sealegs, Intellijel St Line Out 1U, Intellijel SVF 1U, Intellijel Swells, Intellijel VCO 1U

27. May 2026

TAETRO

TAETRO’s Ableton FX Racks: Add Some Aussie Mayhem to Your Beats

TAS

Ever feel like your beats are as flat as a schooner left out in the sun? TAETRO’s latest romp through Ableton Live is here to slap some life into your sets, mate! In this cheeky, hands-on guide, he wrangles Beat Repeat, filters, and a Synido controller into a performance FX rack that’s as wild and customisable as an outback ute. Whether you’re after stutters, filters, or transitions that’ll make your crowd spill their drinks, TAETRO’s got you covered. Grab your MIDI controller, crack a tinnie, and get ready for a no-nonsense push into live FX that’ll have your tracks flipping … Read more

Ableton Live, Synido TempoKey W25, Synido TempoPAD C16

26. May 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Behringer BMX vs. Sequential Drumtraks – Vintage Hype or Modern Muscle?

SPARKY

Starsky Carr lines up the Behringer BMX against the Sequential Drumtraks in a proper synth shootout to answer the eternal question: does vintage always win, or is modern budget gear finally ready to throw some elbows? Expect sharp feature breakdowns, brutal honesty about firmware flops, and plenty of sonic nitpicking. If you think the BMX is just a cheap clone, think again – but don’t expect a free pass for dodgy pads and dodgier apps. Starsky’s trademark clarity and streetwise sound design keep things real, with enough gritty detail to make even the most jaded drum machine addict reconsider what … Read more

26. May 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips the Script: Koala Sampler Drum Chopping That Hits Like a Freight Train

RILEY

If you’re still slicing drum breaks like it’s 1999, you gotta see what Verysickbeats is cooking up. JFilt drops a quick-and-dirty Koala Sampler hack that takes your boring old loops and turns them into unpredictable bangers. Forget about menu-diving for hours—this is all about speed, groove, and letting the chaos work for you. Whether you’re on the train or in a basement studio with a busted subwoofer, this tip is pure beatmaker gold. And trust me, you’ll want to hit play and catch the full flavor for yourself.

25. May 2026

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Gear Bloodbath: Tier Rankings, Regrets, and $1,000 Down the Drain

SPARKY

Think your GAS is wild? Woody Piano Shack just did the unthinkable: tier-ranked every synth, groovebox, and drum machine from his three-year gear binge – and tallied the financial carnage. Expect honesty, sarcasm, and a brutal breakdown of what slaps, what flops, and how much cash went up in smoke. Woody’s style is all about no-nonsense keyboard fun, and here he spills the beans on workflow disasters, surprise legends, and the harsh sting of gear guilt. If you want to know which box is a secret rave weapon and which is just a plastic regret, this is your new gospel … Read more