Arturia’s Augmented PERSIA is not your average sample library—it’s a digital instrument that fuses deeply-sampled Persian and Middle Eastern instruments with a robust hybrid synthesis engine. In this official walkthrough, Arturia demonstrates how Augmented PERSIA’s architecture lets you morph between acoustic authenticity and synthetic abstraction, all via an interface designed for both immediacy and deep tweaking. From expressive presets to advanced modulation and macro control, this video is a guided tour through a workflow that’s as much about performance as it is about sound design. We dig into what’s actually shown, how the UI structures the experience, and where the … Read more

Augmented PERSIA

22. April 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Bree 6: Analog with Attitude

SPARKY

If you think analog polysynths are all nostalgia and no bite, Starsky Carr is here to slap you awake. In his deep-dive on the GS Music Bree 6, he puts this six-voice VCO beast through its paces, showing off a synth that’s equal parts vintage swagger and modern muscle. Forget endless menu-diving—this thing is all about hands-on action, fat tones, and a few tricks that’ll make even Juno diehards raise an eyebrow. Starsky’s trademark style—straight-talking, playful, and never afraid to call it—makes this review a must-watch for anyone who wants their synths to sound alive, not just alive in the … Read more

GS Music Bree 6

22. April 2026

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds: Quadraphonic Journeys with Serge & GRM Tools – A Sonic Atlas Unfolds

LUMINA

Signal Sounds, Glasgow’s magnetic hub for synth explorers, invites us into a world where sound is sculpted like light through fog. In this episode of their Signal Flow Podcast, Luke unpacks his live performance setup—a mesmerizing fusion of Serge modular, GRM Tools Atelier, and Max for Live, all woven into a quadraphonic tapestry. The conversation drifts from the tactile unpredictability of modular feedback to the immersive embrace of spatial sound, revealing both the risks and revelations of live electronic storytelling. For those who crave sonic adventure, this episode is a portal into the art of deep listening and the alchemy … Read more

Faderfox MX12, GRM Tools Atelier, Max for Live, Serge Paperface modular system

22. April 2026

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: Modular Joyrides and Ambient Mayhem

TAS

Strap in, mates! Monotrail Tech Talk is back, and this time we’re diving headfirst into the tactile chaos of modular music-making. Forget sterile DAWs—this is about twisting knobs, patching cables, and wrangling wild sounds with your own two hands. Monotrail’s signature style—clear, visual, and packed with patching wisdom—shines as he builds a dreamy ambient track from scratch, layering rhythm, chords, and solos like a BBQ stacker gone wild. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a handful of patch ideas into a cinematic soundscape, or just want to see a modular rig get a proper workout, this one’s for you. … Read more

Belgrade, Chaos Berlin, Jena, Make Noise MMG, Nobula Monumatic, Sophia

22. April 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Cre8audio Pro-Gram: Tiny Box, Massive Sequencing Muscle

SPARKY

Starsky Carr is back in the rave bunker, this time with the Cre8audio x Pittsburgh Modular Pro-Gram—a 12-track MIDI & CV sequencer that looks like a toy but punches like a heavyweight. Forget the screenless panic: Starsky dives straight into its hybrid powers, from drum chaos to melodic wizardry, all with his trademark blend of deep knowledge and no-nonsense delivery. If you want to know whether this compact sequencer is a street weapon or just another plastic pretender, you’re in the right place. Prepare for groove hacks, generative tricks, and a few honest gripes along the way. This isn’t a … Read more

Cre8audio East Beast, Cre8audio Pro-Gram, Dreadbox Erebus, Dreadbox Nyx, Erica Synths LXR02, GS Music Bree6, Vermona DRM1

21. April 2026

DivKid

DivKid Drops the Plinky 12 Trio: Toadstep, Chords & Blocks – Modular Mayhem Incoming

SPARKY

DivKid’s back at it, this time with the Plinky 12 series – a triple threat of expressive, feature-stuffed instruments that look like they’ve rolled straight out of a rave bunker. We’re talking Toadstep, Chords, and Blocks: three distinct beasts, each primed for different kinds of sonic mischief. As always, DivKid’s style is equal parts nerdy deep-dive and playful poking, with no patience for faff or fluff. If you’re after groovebox chaos, harmonic wizardry, or just want to slap some polyphonic joy into your modular rig, this video is your first taste. Don’t expect a bedtime story – expect a fast, … Read more

21. April 2026

Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Drops Truth Bombs: How to Not Suck at Making Music in 2026

RILEY

If you’re thinking about making beats in 2026 and hoping for a shopping list, Underdog Electronic Music School is here to flip your script. Oscar doesn’t just hand out gear tips—he hits you with the real questions that’ll shape your whole music journey. From setting intentions to avoiding rookie mistakes, this video is a streetwise guide for anyone tired of getting lost in the sauce. Expect hard truths, a little tough love, and plenty of wisdom that slaps harder than a busted 808. If you want to make music that actually means something (and not just fill your room with … Read more

20. April 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Braids Banger: Mutable’s Macro Monster Still Slaps

SPARKY

Mutable Instruments Braids: the digital macro oscillator that rewrote the Eurorack rulebook and still kicks like a drunken horse. The Unperson dives into his favourite Braids engines, showing off filthy chords, crunchy wavetables, and the kind of modulation tricks that’ll make your rack sweat. No hand-holding, no endless menu-diving—just straight-up patch action and hard-won opinions. If you think Plaits is the only game in town, think again. This is a rave bunker tour of Braids’ dirtiest, most musical sides, with enough patch ideas to keep your modular rig up all night.