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10. September 2024

UDO Audio Super 8: Bi-Timbral Adventures in Evolving Sound

UDO Audio’s Super 8 is not your average polysynth—it’s a bi-timbral, modulation-rich machine designed for those who crave evolving, layered textures. In this official video, Hazel Mills takes the Super 8 through its paces, demonstrating how its dual sound engines, flexible modulation matrix, and hands-on controls can be harnessed for self-evolving patches. As typical for UDO Audio, the focus is on playability and sonic depth, with a clear invitation to experiment and push boundaries. If you’re interested in how modulation sources and destinations interact in a modern hybrid synth, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

UDO Super 8

5. September 2024

LYRA

nordkeyboards

Nord Keyboards Unveils Bryn Bliska Signature Sound Bank for Nord Stage 4: A Digital Sonic Playground

Nord Keyboards teams up with LA-based keyboardist and producer Bryn Bliska to launch a signature sound bank for the Nord Stage 4, and the results are anything but ordinary. This video walks us through Bliska’s creative process, highlighting how the new sound bank leverages the Stage 4’s expanded synth engine and effects section to deliver evolving textures, prepared pianos, and genre-blurring layers. Nord’s trademark red hardware meets a forward-thinking digital workflow, inviting both live performers and studio explorers to dive into a palette that’s as playful as it is deep. If you’re curious about how the Stage 4’s architecture enables

Nord Stage 4

5. September 2024

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Microsound Alchemy: Make Noise Explores QMMG and XPO in Sonic Detail

Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, return with a deep-dive into the world of microsound synthesis, putting the QMMG and XPO modules through their paces. This workshop-style video is a patcher’s delight, dissecting pulsar, glisson, and trainlet synthesis techniques with a focus on hands-on signal flow and creative modulation. Expect a heady mix of envelope sculpting, randomisation, and stereo wizardry, all delivered in Make Noise’s signature exploratory style. If you’re curious about how these modules can be wrangled into complex, evolving textures, this is a must-watch.

Maths, Morphagene, QMMG, Wogglebug, XPO

5. September 2024

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Osmose 2.0: Seven Ways This Firmware Update Rewrites the Playbook

Expressive E’s Osmose was already a standout in the MPE synth landscape, but the 2.0 firmware update takes its workflow and performance flexibility to a new level. In this official walkthrough, Expressive E highlights seven major features that sharpen preset management, expand MIDI control, and deepen expressive possibilities—especially for those integrating Osmose into complex studio or live rigs. From a revamped preset browser to advanced external MIDI tricks, the update is clearly aimed at making the Osmose not just more powerful, but more playable and adaptable. Let’s break down what’s new, what’s improved, and how these changes might reshape your

Expressive E Osmose

3. September 2024

LYRA

Polyend

Polyend Tracker Plus: Digital Sample Crafting in 15 Minutes

Polyend’s Tracker Plus takes center stage in this workflow-driven tutorial, where the focus is on building an entire track from one-shot samples and a curated palette of sounds. As is typical for Polyend’s artist-focused approach, the video walks through hands-on sequencing, sound sculpting, and live performance tools, all within the Tracker Plus’s hybrid architecture. From intuitive sample previewing to real-time pattern manipulation, this guide offers a clear look at how Tracker Plus aims to streamline the creative process for both studio producers and live performers. If you’re curious about how digital sampling, flexible pattern editing, and performance macros come together

Polyend Tracker Plus

31. August 2024

LYRA

WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s Iridium Core: Digital Powerhouse for Modular Minds

WaldorfMusicChannel delivers a methodical walkthrough of the Iridium Core, the latest addition to their Quantum/Iridium family, aimed squarely at synth enthusiasts who crave deep digital architecture and hands-on performance. This official tutorial doesn’t just skim the surface—it systematically explores global settings, patch management, modulation workflows, and the flexible synthesis engines that define the Iridium Core’s identity. With a focus on real-world usability, the video demonstrates how to navigate its layered architecture, performance macros, and MIDI integration, while also highlighting the importance of firmware updates and preset management. For anyone curious about how Waldorf’s digital DNA translates into workflow and sound

Iridium Core

31. August 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab mk3 Meets FL Studio: Seamless Integration for Modern Producers

Arturia’s official walkthrough puts the spotlight on the KeyLab mk3 as a DAW controller purpose-built for FL Studio integration. This video, presented by Lena, dives into how the KeyLab mk3’s automatic recognition, deep command mapping, and hands-on controls can streamline your music production workflow. From channel rack navigation to plugin management and Arturia’s own Analog Lab mode, the focus is on practical, real-world control. We break down what’s actually demonstrated—and where the workflow strengths and boundaries lie—so you can judge if this hybrid setup fits your studio or stage rig.

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia KeyLab MK3, FL Studio

31. August 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments: Trap Explorations Dissected – A Workflow Deep Dive

Arturia’s official channel brings us a detailed breakdown of a modern trap track, showcasing the versatile sound design capabilities of Pigments. Guided by Lena, the video walks through each core element—808 bass, plucky arps, lush chords, and dreamy keys—demonstrating how Pigments’ multiple engines and modulation options shape every layer. With a focus on preset customization and creative workflow, this session highlights the architectural depth of Pigments, while keeping the process accessible for both seasoned producers and newcomers. If you’re curious about how digital synthesis and sample layering come together in a DAWless or hybrid context, this breakdown is a must-watch.

Arturia Pigments

31. August 2024

LYRA

WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s Iridium Core: Deep Synthesis, Streamlined Workflows

WaldorfMusicChannel dives into the Iridium Core, a compact yet powerful synthesizer designed to bridge the gap between newcomers and seasoned sound designers. This official tutorial walks through everything from OS updates and MIDI setup to the intricacies of layering, modulation, and the instrument’s diverse synthesis engines. True to Waldorf’s digital heritage, the video emphasizes workflow efficiency and the creative potential of the Iridium Core’s architecture. If you’re curious about how this synth’s multi-engine design, modulation matrix, and performance features translate into real-world use, this breakdown covers the essentials and beyond.

Waldorf Iridium Core

29. August 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab MK3: Unlocking Creative Workflows with Arp, Scale, and Chord Modes

Arturia’s KeyLab MK3 isn’t just another MIDI controller—it’s a creativity engine, as this official tutorial demonstrates. In a brisk but detailed walkthrough, Arturia’s Lena showcases how the MK3’s Arpeggiator, Scale, and Chord Modes can transform basic input into harmonically rich, rhythmically intricate patterns. The video focuses on hands-on workflow: how to access, combine, and tweak these features directly from the hardware, without diving into software menus. For anyone interested in performance macros, real-time inspiration, or DAWless jamming, this is a revealing look at how digital architecture meets tactile control.

Arturia KeyLab MK3

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