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25. October 2025

Korg EXs325 Yangqin: Tradition Meets Digital Articulation

Korg dives deep into the world of traditional Chinese instruments with the EXs325 Yangqin, a meticulously sampled library for the KRONOS and NAUTILUS workstations. This official walkthrough explores how Korg captures the nuanced articulations and performance techniques of the hammered string Yangqin, blending historical context with modern digital programming. Expect a detailed look at attack variations, tremolo, harmonics, and ghost notes, all powered by advanced PCM editing and wave sequencing. For those seeking expressive, culturally rich sounds within a digital workflow, this video is a revealing showcase of Korg’s sampling and programming prowess.

Korg EXs325 Yangqin, Korg KRONOS, Korg Nautilus

24. October 2025

JET

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes the Four Seas – A Eurorack Hurricane

Dive into the chaotic world of DivKid as he explores the Ferry Island Modular’s debut creation, the Four Seas. This Eurorack beast is a four-dimensional wavetable oscillator that’s bound to wet your appetite for sonic adventure. With its no-menu, knob-per-function interface, it’s a one-stop shop for sound design enthusiasts who like their wavetables intense and their modulation complex. Watch DivKid break down its features and capabilities, and prepare for a ride through the depths of this Finnish-made aural powerhouse.

Ferry Island Modular Four Seas

24. October 2025

RILEY

The Midlife Synthesist

MidlifeSynthesist Drops A Synth Bombshell With IONA

MidlifeSynthesist just dropped a bombshell with the new IONA plugin, a virtual recreation of the iconic Roland SH-101! This new gem breaks into the scene with sweet sounds and some cool upgrades. Curious to find out if it slaps harder than grandma’s spoon? Join the ride as MidlifeSynthesist puts IONA to the test, exploring its features and dropping beats like it’s hot. One thing’s for sure, this new addition to the MPC universe is here to make some serious street noise.

IONA Plugin

24. October 2025

RILEY

Liam Killen

LiamKillen Drops the Digitakt II Beat Bomb!

Let’s dive into the street beats and old-school groove with LiamKillen, as he breaks down why the Digitakt II is the go-to for his musical explorations. This video packs more rhythm punches than a classic mixtape, with unexpected twists that’ll make any producer nod in agreement.

Elektron Digitakt II, Vongon Ultrasheer

24. October 2025

RILEY

Tefty Music Tech

teftymusictech Unlocks the IONA Plugin: A Cheeky Look at SH101’s Digital Cousin

Hop on the synth wave, folks, as teftymusictech dives into the IONA plugin – a digital remix of the classic Roland SH-101. It’s all about that groove with colorful controls and vintage vibes. We’re talking sequencers, effects, and some nerdy detail that even your grandma’s wooden spoon would bounce to. Get ready for a trip into sound design heaven.

IONA

24. October 2025

JET

Captain Pikant

CaptainPikant Gets Nasty with Nine Inch Nails Beats

When it comes to dissecting drum patterns like a mad scientist on synth steroids, CaptainPikant shines. His latest video delves into the rhythmic madness of Nine Inch Nails, exploring the genius of Trent Reznor’s drum programming. Expect surprises, missed notes, and those glorious accidental moments that only make the music more interesting. It’s raw, unfiltered, and exactly what you’d expect from a band that sounds like a symphony of broken glass and industrial grinders. Join us as we explore the beats that made NIN legendary, all through the lens of CaptainPikant’s unique style.

acidlab Bassline 3, Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, ESI Xkey 37, LP 150 Cyclops Tambourine, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Meinl SH4BK Luis Conte Shaker, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X, OXI One Sequencer, Roland R-70, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Squarp Hapax Sequencer, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

24. October 2025

RILEY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Synth Shenanigans with AndertonsKeyboardDept: Pocket Operators Unleashed!

Jump into the rhythmic world of Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operators with AndertonsKeyboardDept. Discover how these tiny, affordable devices bring massive fun and creativity to music production. Whether it’s the snap of a drum machine or the charm of a vocal synth, find out why these gadgets are the most streetwise tools in a producer’s arsenal.

Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic, Teenage Engineering PO-33 KO!, Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak

24. October 2025

RILEY

Jon Makes Beats

jonmakesbeats Strikes Beats Gold from Silent Hill 2

When you think of sampling, Silent Hill 2 probably isn’t the first thing to come to mind, but jonmakesbeats is here to change that. Dive into a spooky video game soundscape turned beat paradise, wrapped in Jon’s signature laid-back style. Ready to enter the world of creepy chords and hip-hop grooves?

Elektron Octatrack, MPC Live 3

24. October 2025

SPARKY

SoulBrix Music

Soulbrixofficial’s GrooveDock: A Synth That Roars

Soulbrixofficial takes us into the world of DAWless music production with his DIY marvel, the GrooveDock. A custom-built, 3D-printed rig that marries the chaos of creativity with the precision of technology. Curious to see how it stands against traditional setups? Dive in and discover!

10-inch touchscreen, Focusrite Scarlett Solo, GrooveDock, Mini-PC

24. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional AIR Iona: Classic Analog Spirit, Modern MPC Workflow

Akai Professional’s AIR Iona brings the unmistakable character of an iconic 80s monophonic synth to the digital age, meticulously modeled and seamlessly integrated into the MPC ecosystem and DAW environments. In this official walkthrough, Akai demonstrates how Iona’s architecture—complete with a 128-step sequencer, graphical editor, and hands-on performance controls—caters to both deep sound design and immediate musical creation. The video moves from lush preset browsing to granular sound crafting, highlighting how Iona’s blend of classic synthesis and modern workflow tools can fit into contemporary production setups. For producers and synth enthusiasts alike, this is a revealing look at how vintage

AIR Iona

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