Synthmagazine | Synth News, Gear & Sound Design

15. November 2025

ALM TV’s Turismo: Sculpting Storms in the Modular Domain

ALM TV takes us on a deep dive into the Turismo, their flagship Eurorack modular workstation, demonstrating just how far this system can stretch beyond beats and grooves. In this video, the team synthesizes an entire rainstorm—raindrops, thunder, and all—using only the modules and utilities within the Turismo. The focus is on patching techniques, clever use of noise and filtering, and layering to create convincing environmental soundscapes. For those who think modular is just for techno, this is a masterclass in using ALM’s toolkit for detailed sound design and cinematic textures.

Malt, MCF x2, Megamilton, Megatang, MFx, Pan Pro, Quaid Mega Slope, Sizzle, Tasm O, Turismo

15. November 2025

SPARKY

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos (LØ): Hardware Synth Recording – No Excuses, Just Results

Sick of your synths sounding like a mess when you try to record them? Lodewijk Vos (LØ) is here to drag your hardware setup out of the dark ages and into the DAW, one cable at a time. No fluff, no endless theory – just real-world tactics for getting your gear synced, tracked, and actually sounding good. Whether you’re a MIDI newbie or you’ve already got a spaghetti junction of cables under your desk, this video slices through the confusion with LØ’s trademark clarity. If you want your synths to play nice with your computer (and each other), this is

Arturia AudioFuse, Arturia MicroFreak, Dreadbox Nymphes

15. November 2025

LUMINA

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink Illuminates New Realms: Elmyra 2.4 Update as Sonic Storyteller

With the Elmyra 2.4 update, Oscillator Sink invites us to drift through a freshly expanded sonic nebula. This is not just firmware—it’s a portal, opening the Elmyra to new textures, tactile feedback, and spectral atmospheres. Known for his gentle, immersive explorations, Oscillator Sink guides us through these changes with the calm clarity of a midnight radio host, letting each feature breathe and shimmer. For those who see sound as landscape and music as memory, this video is a lantern in the fog, revealing how a small synth can become a vast, evolving world.

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2

15. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Donner L1: Patch Sheets, Rave Leads, and a Splash of Reverb

Molten Music Technology dives headfirst into the Donner Essential L1, a synth that channels the SH-101’s spirit but refuses to play it safe. Robin Vincent’s signature hands-on style is all over this one: no presets, no mercy, just raw patching and a dozen sounds that’ll make your speakers sweat. If you’re tired of menu-diving and want a synth that rewards dirty fingers and sharp ears, this video is your new bible. Plus, there’s a cheeky effects pedal in the mix and downloadable patch sheets for the brave. Get ready for a synth session that’s as much about attitude as it

Donner Essential L1, Donner Versa Yellow Fall II

14. November 2025

RILEY

The Midlife Synthesist

MidlifeSynthesist Unveils the Groove After Firmware 1.3

MidlifeSynthesist dives into the Polyend Play+ firmware 1.3 update, revealing a host of exciting new features that promise to elevate your sound design game. Get ready for USB connectivity that’s as slick as your favorite beat and a brand-new DIRT synth engine that’ll have you exploring wild sonic territories. If you’re all about that hands-on tweakability and kicking it old school with improved drum sounds, this one’s for you.

OXI One MK2, Polyend Play+

14. November 2025

RILEY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Korg Synth Showdown: AndertonsKeyboardDept’s Epic Battle

Dive into the gritty world of sound crafting with AndertonsKeyboardDept as they pit the Korg OPSIX against the Wavestate in a head-to-head showdown. These two synth titans battle for supremacy with their unique features and sound-shaping capabilities, promising a musical journey that’s anything but ordinary.

Korg OPSIX, Korg Wavestate

14. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

Harmonizing with Neighbors through musotalk

In a new episode by musotalk, soundproofing and the importance of building parameters for home studios take center stage. Experts like Johannes Siegler and Markus Bertram discuss solutions to avoid disturbing noise – both for well-being and for maintaining peace with neighbors. An exciting journey for every sound tinkerer!

Monitor speakers, Subwoofer

14. November 2025

MILES

Verbos Electronics GmbH

Verbos Electronics: Voltage Multistage 16 – Evolution of a Patchable Powerhouse

Verbos Electronics, the Berlin-based modular stalwart, takes us deep into the design and philosophy behind their Voltage Multistage 16. Mark Verbos himself lays out the module’s journey from classic inspiration to modern performance tool, blending West Coast sequencing DNA with a tactile, panel-driven approach. This video isn’t just a product demo—it’s a meditation on how interface, workflow, and user feedback shape the evolution of a control voltage generator that’s as comfortable as an envelope or LFO as it is in the sequencer’s chair. For those who care about how a module feels in the rack and what it unlocks in

Voltage Multistage 16

14. November 2025

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Free Beat

Free Beat Throws Down: Zoom H6 Essential vs. Acoustic Drums – Budget Banger or Bin Fodder?

Ever wondered if you can mic up a full acoustic drum kit with just a budget recorder and not sound like you’re trapped in a biscuit tin? Free Beat’s latest video takes the Zoom H6 Essential, plonks it on a Gretsch Catalina, and gives it a proper thrashing. No multi-mic wizardry, no studio trickery – just raw, honest drum sounds straight into a portable box. If you’re sick of gear reviews that waffle, this one’s for you: fast, practical, and full of real-world chaos. Spoiler: it’s not Abbey Road, but it might just save your next jam session.

Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz Drum Kit, Zoom H6 Essential

14. November 2025

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phill in da blank

phill in da blank’s Yamaha Seqtrak: One Year Later and Still in the Rave Bunker

One year on, phill in da blank takes the Yamaha Seqtrak back into the sonic trenches to see if this orange groovebox still packs a punch or just gathers dust. Known for his laid-back, groove-driven jams and a knack for wringing soul from hardware, Phill gives us the lowdown on what slaps, what sags, and why he keeps coming back for more. Expect honest takes, a few side-eyes at Yamaha’s update game, and a reminder that sometimes presets are the real MVPs. If you want the full flavour, you’ll need to watch the video—some things just can’t be translated from

Yamaha SEQTRAK

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