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21. March 2025

Elektron Digitone II OS 1.10: Chord Modes, Kit Previews, and Workflow Upgrades

Elektron’s Digitone II just received a substantial OS 1.10 update, and the official Elektron channel walks us through the headline features in their signature, workflow-driven style. This isn’t just a bugfix drop—expect new chord modes, smarter arpeggiator tricks, and a host of performance enhancements that make the Digitone II even more of a digital powerhouse. As always, Elektron’s focus is on real-world playability and creative sequencing, so we get a look at how these new tools slot into both live and studio contexts. Let’s break down what’s actually new, how it’s demonstrated, and where the update fits into the Digitone

Digitone II

20. March 2025

LYRA

Behringer

Behringer’s StageConnect: Expanding Digital Audio Architectures with a Single Cable

Behringer’s latest video dives into the StageConnect protocol, a digital audio solution designed to streamline connectivity for the WING mixer and beyond. In classic Behringer fashion, the presentation is direct and accessibility-focused, but the underlying tech is anything but basic: 32 channels of audio, MIDI, and phantom power over a single XLR or DMX cable. The video walks through the current StageConnect-compatible hardware, personal monitoring options, and the StageConnect Configurator app, while also hinting at future ecosystem growth. For those interested in digital audio routing and modular setups, this is a revealing look at how Behringer is architecting its next-gen

Behringer WING, DN4816U, Midas StageConnect 8-in/8-out Box, Midas StageConnect All-Input Box, Midas StageConnect Output Box, StageConnect P24, StageConnect P24HUB

20. March 2025

LYRA

HakenAudio

HakenAudio’s Continuum: A Deep Dive into Expressive Digital Architecture

The Haken Continuum, as presented by HakenAudio and composer Josh Madoff, stands as a singular force in the world of digital and hybrid instruments. This video tour reveals how the Continuum’s ultra-sensitive playing surface, powered by the EaganMatrix engine, bridges the gap between acoustic nuance and electronic innovation. With its blend of MPE control, advanced sound design overlays, and seamless integration with both digital and analog setups, the Continuum is positioned as both a performance powerhouse and a sound designer’s playground. We explore how its architecture, firmware, and interface invite musicians to rethink expressive control, while also noting the areas

EaganMatrix, Haken Continuum, Haken CVC

20. March 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE’s MultiLevel Gate Delay: Replicating Rhythms Across Time

Make Noise, Asheville’s resident mad scientists of Eurorack, return with a deep-dive into the MultiLevel Gate Delay—a tool for splintering gate sequences into intricate, time-shifted patterns. In this video, the Make Noise team demonstrates how gate replication can transform a simple rhythmic sequence into a sprawling lattice of evolving triggers, all with the twist of a few knobs. Expect a patch-oriented exploration that’s less about marketing and more about what happens when you let gates spill and overlap across multiple channels. If you’re after new ways to animate your modular rig, this is a masterclass in rhythmic mutation and modular

Maths, MultiLevel Gate Delay, René, STO, Tempi, Wogglebug, XPO

20. March 2025

LYRA

Novation

Novation Circuit Rhythm: Slicing, Chopping, and Crafting Beats with Digital Precision

Novation’s Circuit Rhythm takes center stage in this official walkthrough, where slicing, repitching, and sample manipulation are shown as core creative tools. The video, hosted by Dylan, demonstrates how the groovebox’s slice mode turns raw samples—be they personal recordings or classic breakbeats—into playable, tweakable musical elements. True to Novation’s practical, artist-focused ethos, the session moves briskly from sample selection to a finished, effect-laden beat, highlighting both the immediacy and flexibility of the Circuit Rhythm. For anyone interested in DAWless workflows or hands-on sample chopping, this is a revealing look at how digital architecture and performance design intersect in Novation’s ecosystem.

Novation Circuit Rhythm

19. March 2025

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Usta: Sequencing the Emerson Trick – Modular Mayhem in Motion

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a deep dive into the art of recreating Keith Emerson’s legendary Karn Evil 9 sequencer stunt using their Usta sequencer. Rather than chasing note-for-note accuracy, this video zeroes in on the mechanics of programming a sequence that accelerates into audio-rate chaos and then stops itself—no frantic knob twiddling required. Expect a patch-oriented exploration, with the Usta’s multi-track flexibility, voltage slides, and clever gate tricks all put to the test. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your modular rig to pull off a self-destructing, Emerson-style climax, this is a must-watch.

Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Kunsa, Frap Tools USTA

17. March 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC Key 37 at NAMM: Chopsquad DJ Unpacks Standalone Power and Creative Simplicity

Step into the MPC Creative Lounge with Akai Professional and Chopsquad DJ as they put the MPC Key 37 through its paces at NAMM. This session isn’t just a beat-making demo—it’s a deep dive into the workflow, sound design, and creative philosophy behind Akai’s latest compact standalone. With a focus on in-the-box production, seamless Native Instruments integration, and a hands-on approach to building chart-ready tracks, the video offers both inspiration and practical insight for producers at any level. If you’re curious about how digital architecture and intuitive UI come together in a modern groovebox, this is a session worth dissecting.

MPC Key 37

15. March 2025

LYRA

SONICWARE

Sonicware’s Ambient Ø v1.5: Microtonal Expansion and Workflow Upgrades

Sonicware’s Ambient Ø receives a substantial v1.5 firmware update, positioning it as a more versatile and performance-ready ambient workstation. Known for their user-friendly yet innovative approach, Sonicware delivers new microtonal and workflow features that cater to both experimental sound designers and ambient composers. This official walkthrough, presented in collaboration with Daniel Beck Rose, dives into the update’s highlights: per-pattern temperament, expanded LFOs, relaxation playback, and real-time line-in processing. We break down how these architectural changes translate into practical creative workflows, and where the Ambient Ø now stands in the evolving landscape of digital ambient instruments.

Sonicware Liven Ambient Ø

14. March 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer 676: Vintage Vibe, Modern Muscle – A Channel Strip for the Patch-Hungry

The Behringer 676 isn’t just another channel strip—it’s a deliberate nod to the golden age of recording, marrying a 610-style tube preamp with an 1176-inspired FET compressor in a single rackmount chassis. On their official channel, Behringer walks us through the 676’s design, controls, and sonic possibilities, all with their trademark focus on accessible, powerful gear. For those who crave vintage warmth, dynamic punch, and flexible routing in their recording chain, this video offers a thorough look at what the 676 brings to the table—and how it might slot into both studio and live rigs. Let’s see how this hybrid

Behringer 676

13. March 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab 88 mk3: Premium MIDI Control with a Performance-Driven Workflow

Arturia’s KeyLab 88 mk3 arrives as a flagship MIDI controller, targeting composers and producers who demand expressive playability and deep integration. In this official walkthrough, Arturia showcases the mk3’s hammer-action keybed, customizable RGB pads, and a suite of creative features designed to streamline both studio and stage workflows. With a focus on hands-on control, DAW integration, and flexible performance tools like scale, chord, and arpeggiator modes, the video positions the KeyLab 88 mk3 as a central hub for modern music production. We dive into the architecture, interface, and workflow implications of what’s actually demonstrated—and what remains to be explored.

Arturia Keylab 88 MK3

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