Steinberg’s iPad arsenal just got a serious tune-up and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is on the case. From Cubasis workflow tweaks to Verve’s lush ambient layers and a HALion Sonic Play preset tsunami, it’s a proper buffet for mobile producers. As always, Nu-Trix cuts through the fluff—if it’s clunky, he’ll say so, and if it grooves, you’ll want to fire up your tablet right now. Dive in for sharp takes, fast demos, and a tour of the freshest features you might actually use.

Steinberg Cubasis, Steinberg HALion Sonic Play, Steinberg Iconica Sketch, Steinberg Verve

14. August 2026

Rapid Flow

MiniGRID: Rapid Flow’s Groove Weapon for DAW Maniacs

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Rapid Flow’s Erik is back, flinging MIDI grenades at the beige world of four-on-the-floor. MiniGRID drops Omniclock’s groove engine straight into your DAW, letting you twist, shuffle and shift patterns until your tracks move like a drunken robot on roller skates. If you’re sick of lifeless MIDI, this is the fix. It’s fast, it’s mappable, and it wants your grooves to breathe fire. But hold on—don’t just read about it. Some tricks have to be heard to be believed.

MiniGRID, Omniclock, Zensphere

14. August 2026

Bonedo Synthesizers

Bonedo Synthesizers: How to Make Any Synth Scream Acid Like a 303

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Ever looked at your bank account, sighed at TB-303 prices, and thought, ‘There has to be a cheaper way to get that acid squelch’? Bonedo Synthesizers comes to the rescue with a dead-simple recipe for turning almost any synth into a proper acid box. Basti ditches the hype and dives straight into what actually matters: the filter, the slide, the accent, and the sneaky sequencer tricks that make acid basslines bounce. No fluff, no faff—just the pure, uncut 303 essentials. If you’re ready to turn your vanilla synth into a rave bunker weapon, you’re in the right place.

Ableton Live, ASM Hydrasynth

13. August 2026

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Harmonizing Leads and Bass with a Dummy Chord Sequencer

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In this episode of the OXI Playbook, OXI Instruments dives deep into an advanced sequencing technique that leverages a dummy chord sequencer to control both lead and bass tracks on the OXI One. The video, hosted by a member of the OXI team, unfolds the workflow step-by-step, demonstrating how the instrument’s performance page and chord palette can be used to harmonize multiple voices with minimal effort. This isn’t just about flashy presets—it’s a smart, architectural approach to building dynamic progressions and complex soundscapes, all from scratch, showing just how flexible and hands-on the OXI One truly is.

OXI One MIDI/CV Sequencer

13. August 2026

TAETRO

TAETRO vs. Pocket-Sized FM Fury: The MVAVE FM-1 Reviewed

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TAETRO dives into the MVAVE FM-1, a titchy FM synth that claims to shove classic DX7 sounds into your palm. Think you can ignore it? Think again. We check if this pint-sized box is a studio secret weapon or just another plastic pretender. Expect sharp opinions, quick-fire patching, and a few curveballs—because this is not your granddad’s FM demo.

13. August 2026

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Calls Out the Keyboard Workstation Myth

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If you’re still clutching your shiny keyboard workstation like it’s the last can of Red Bull at a warehouse rave, Bolo Da Producer is here to give you a reality check. In this no-holds-barred breakdown, Bolo sides with Altruwest and dives straight into why the modern workstation is more relic than weapon. Expect hard truths, hybrid workflow hacks, and a few jabs at overpriced boards. Spoiler: software’s not just catching up—it’s lapping the field.

13. August 2026

sonicstate

Sonicstate Drops the Hammer: Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Reviewed

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If you think semi-modular means ‘tame’, think again. Sonicstate takes the Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 for a wild ride through filthy filters, cheeky gain, and a patch bay ready for battle. Forget preset memories – this synth is all about raw, hands-on control and a vibe that could soundtrack your next warehouse rave. The SV-2 is a chunky slab of East Coast attitude with enough tricks to keep even the most jaded groovebox fiend grinning.