6. November 2025

MILES

Moog Music Dives Deep: Modulation Demystified on the Minimoog

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Moog Music Dives Deep: Modulation Demystified on the Minimoog

Moog Music’s official channel returns with another educational gem, this time dissecting the art and science of modulation in synthesis. Using the Minimoog as a hands-on laboratory, the video explores how control voltages, LFOs, envelopes, and even a dash of randomness transform static tones into expressive, living sounds. The lesson is both a technical breakdown and an invitation to experiment, revealing how modulation is the true heart of synthesis—far beyond mere oscillators and filters. For anyone curious about the patchable soul of Moog’s instruments, this is a must-watch.

6. November 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE PoliMATHS: Oscillation, Submixing, and Audio-Rate Adventures

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MAKEN0ISE PoliMATHS: Oscillation, Submixing, and Audio-Rate Adventures

Make Noise, the Asheville-based maestros of modular mischief, dive deep into the less obvious corners of their PoliMATHS module in this exploratory video. The focus here is on how PoliMATHS can be more than just a modulation workhorse: it’s shown as a flexible audio-rate oscillator, a clever submixer, and a source of layered, complex signals. If you’ve ever wondered how to wrangle eight function generators into something more than the sum of their parts—or how to patch up a storm without a tangle of cables—this walkthrough is a must-watch for the patch-hungry and the curious alike.

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5. November 2025

RILEY

SamGutman Dishes on Omnisphere 3: Synth Heaven or Overhyped?

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SamGutman Dishes on Omnisphere 3: Synth Heaven or Overhyped?

Ready to dive into the vibrant world of Omnisphere 3 with SamGutman? This video review brings out the juicy bits of Spectrasonics’ synth plugin upgrade, from luscious patches to whacky MPE tricks. Expect a tour full of layered sounds and brutally honest opinions. Whether you’re a seasoned beatmaker or just a synth novice, this one’s for you!

5. November 2025

JET

DivKid Explores the Wild World of BELA at Machina Bristronica

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DivKid Explores the Wild World of BELA at Machina Bristronica

Hold onto your hats, folks! DivKid is back, and he’s taking us deep into the labyrinth of BELA’s innovative heritage. Strap in as this discussion at Machina Bristronica dissects their journey from Superbooth upstarts to cutting-edge Eurorack trailblazers. If you fancy your synths with a side of rebellious flair, this one’s a right corker.

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Unboxes Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting: A Sonic Street Fight

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Unboxes Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting: A Sonic Street Fight

Dive into AndertonsKeyboardDept’s latest exploration of Teenage Engineering’s Riddim & Ting, where reggae meets tech in a compact package. Expect a raw, unfiltered look at these quirky devices that blend rhythm and effects into something unexpectedly brilliant.

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5. November 2025

LYRA

Arturia KeyStep mk2: The Hybrid Sequencer-Controller That Wants to Run Your Rig

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Arturia KeyStep mk2: The Hybrid Sequencer-Controller That Wants to Run Your Rig

Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 steps up as a compact yet ambitious controller and sequencer, aiming to be the nerve center for hybrid hardware–software setups. In this official walkthrough, Arturia’s Brendan Void demonstrates how the mk2’s 32-note slim-keybed, polyphonic sequencer, and deep connectivity can drive everything from DAWs to modular synths. With features like mutate, scale lock, and chord mode, the KeyStep mk2 is positioned as more than just a MIDI keyboard—it’s a creative catalyst for evolving ideas and live performance. But how do these features actually flow together in practice? Let’s break down what Arturia shows—and what questions remain.

5. November 2025

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack’s CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ: Hammond Dreams or Digital Daydream?

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Woody Piano Shack’s CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ: Hammond Dreams or Digital Daydream?

Woody Piano Shack takes the CRUMAR SORRENTO organ for a spin – and not just with the rotary sim. This isn’t your nan’s church organ: we’re talking deep-dive territory, with drawbars, vibrato, and enough tonewheel leakage to make any Hammond snob twitch. Woody’s trademark style is part tutorial, part playful roast, and all about wringing the most out of this digital beast. If you’re after a no-nonsense breakdown of what makes the SORRENTO tick, and whether it can actually scratch that B3 itch, you’re in the right rave bunker.