15. May 2025

RILEY

AndertonsKeyboardDept Brings the Noise with Yamaha Montage 2.1 Update

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Brings the Noise with Yamaha Montage 2.1 Update

Get ready to groove with AndertonsKeyboardDept as they unwrap the latest Yammy Montage 2.1 update. From shimmering reverb to funky smart morphing, this one’s packing a punch with every key stroke. Watch as Mike Patrick and Jack Duxbury jam out and discover why this synth upgrade is a game-changer for musicians and producers alike.

Meska_Statik Puts the Spotlight on kNoB Technology’s ARLPG

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Meska_Statik Puts the Spotlight on kNoB Technology’s ARLPG

Get ready to explore the dark corners of synthville with Meska_Statik’s demo of the kNoB Technology ARLPG. This review zips through its gritty features with the kind of irreverence that proves the best things in life come in small, resonant packages. Tune in for a no-nonsense ride through the resonant lows and highs that scream underground rebellion.

15. May 2025

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: Shredding Metal Riffs with MPE Precision

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Expressive E Osmose: Shredding Metal Riffs with MPE Precision

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE keyboard—it’s a digital instrument that dares to challenge the guitar’s dominance in metal. In this tutorial, Rohan (aka @rohankeyboardist) demonstrates how the Osmose can channel screaming bends, whammy pedal theatrics, and guitar-inspired techniques, all from a keyboard. The video is a deep dive into how expressive control, dynamic presets, and aftertouch can unlock aggressive, guitar-like articulations. For anyone curious about translating metal’s energy into a digital workflow, this is a compelling showcase of Osmose’s unique architecture and performance potential.

15. May 2025

LYRA

Arturia Jup-8000 V: Trance Architecture in a Modern Virtual Analog

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Arturia Jup-8000 V: Trance Architecture in a Modern Virtual Analog

Arturia’s Jup-8000 V takes center stage in this official track breakdown, where Rose dissects a trance anthem crafted entirely with this virtual analog powerhouse. The video is a showcase of how legacy-inspired sound engines, lush presets, and clever layering can be marshaled to create the euphoric energy that defines trance. With a focus on workflow, performance tools, and the interplay between bass, synths, leads, and pads, Arturia’s presentation is as much about architecture as it is about sound. We dive into how these elements are demonstrated, what’s claimed, and where the Jup-8000 V fits into the digital producer’s arsenal.

15. May 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE: Patching Asheville—From Surface Noise to Waterfalls

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MAKEN0ISE: Patching Asheville—From Surface Noise to Waterfalls

In this exploratory session from the official MAKEN0ISE channel, Pete takes us on a sonic ramble through Asheville, gathering inspiration from record shops, movie stores, and even the roar of waterfalls. Rather than a standard module demo, this video is a patch diary—showing how environmental textures and found objects can be transformed into voltage-controlled artistry. Expect vinyl crackle, VHS tape ribbon controllers, and the sound of nature itself, all filtered through the Make Noise ethos of experimental modular synthesis. For anyone who’s ever wondered how their surroundings might shape their next patch, this is a gentle nudge to look (and

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14. May 2025

JET

True Cuckoo Showcases the Neuzeit Drop – A Proper Geezer of a MIDI Controller

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True Cuckoo Showcases the Neuzeit Drop – A Proper Geezer of a MIDI Controller

At Superbooth 2025, True Cuckoo delves into the Neuzeit Drop, a MIDI controller that promises to be the ultimate solution for live performers who thrive on chaos and precision. Dive in as he explores its raw functionalities, perfect for those who want their music to sound like a punch-up at a punk gig.

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Sculpting Sonic Waves with MonotrailTechTalk

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Sculpting Sonic Waves with MonotrailTechTalk

Dive into the shimmering realm of waveform shaping with MonotrailTechTalk. This video embarks us on a journey where modular synths transform basic waveforms into a symphony of evolving shapes and textures. Guided by MonotrailTechTalk’s precise yet exploratory style, even simple oscillator voices become narratives of sound, inviting us to see a single cycle as an evolving landscape.

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