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15. August 2024

Make Noise QMMG Returns: Black & Gold Edition Reimagines a Classic

The Make Noise QMMG is back, this time in a striking Black and Gold Edition, and the Asheville innovators have chosen to revisit one of their most revered modules. In this official video, Make Noise walks us through the QMMG’s multifaceted design—four vactrol-based channels, flexible routing, and a feedback circuit that’s anything but vanilla. As always, the presentation is exploratory and patch-centric, showing how the QMMG can morph from a Buchla-inspired low-pass gate to a full synth voice or filter network. For modular enthusiasts, this is a deep dive into a module that’s as much about character as it is

Make Noise QMMG

15. August 2024

LYRA

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils the MONTAGE M Series: A Flagship Synthesizer Reimagined

Yamaha Synths Official brings their next-generation flagship, the MONTAGE M Series, into the spotlight with a live sound demo by producer and sound designer Tobias Leo at Superbooth24. This video is a showcase of the instrument’s hybrid digital architecture, featuring three distinct sound engines and a workflow designed for both stage and studio. Tobias Leo walks us through a curated selection of his custom sounds, highlighting the FM engine’s depth, performance controls, and the creative potential of Yamaha’s latest flagship. If you’re wondering how the MONTAGE M bridges the gap between expressive sound design and hands-on playability, this demonstration offers

Yamaha MONTAGE M Series

15. August 2024

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel Delivers: The RE-201 Space Echo Plug-In—A Digital Classic Reimagined

RolandChannel takes a legendary analog effect—the RE-201 Space Echo—and launches it into the digital age with a plug-in designed for today’s DAW-centric workflows. This official walkthrough highlights how the meticulous modeling of tape, preamp, and multi-head delay mechanics delivers the unmistakable Space Echo character, while modern enhancements expand its creative reach. With a resizable interface, a deep preset library, and hands-on controls for tape age and modulation, Roland aims to satisfy both vintage purists and forward-thinking producers. But does this digital incarnation truly capture the spirit and quirks of the original hardware? Let’s break down what’s shown—and what’s left for

Roland RE-201 Space Echo Plug-In

14. August 2024

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Gets Nasty: Distortion and Sidechaining 808s with the Dynamics 2806

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, step into the studio to put their Dynamics 2806 compressor through its paces on a modern 808 bass line. This video isn’t about polite compression—it’s a deep dive into saturation, distortion, and sidechain tricks, all tailored for the punch and presence needed in contemporary electronic mixes. With a focus on real-world patching and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways the 2806 can reshape your low end, Frap Tools show off both the technical finesse and creative chaos this unit can unleash. If you’re after more than just transparent gain control, this one’s for

Frap Audio Dynamics 2806

13. August 2024

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UDO Audio

UDO Audio’s Super 8: Filter Self-Oscillation and Sonic Alchemy

UDO Audio’s Super 8 isn’t just another hybrid polysynth—it’s a playground for those who like to push their gear beyond the obvious. In this official video, Hazel Mills demonstrates how the Super 8’s analogue filter can be coaxed into self-oscillation, effectively transforming it into a third oscillator. The walkthrough covers everything from calibration quirks to layering tricks, showing how this technique opens up a world of sound design possibilities. As is typical of UDO Audio’s hands-on ethos, the focus is on practical, playable results rather than menu-diving. Let’s dissect what’s actually on offer when you treat your filter as a

UDO Super 8

13. August 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Modal Counterpoint Meets Modular – Trevor Tunnacliffe’s Oceanic Patchwork

What happens when Renaissance counterpoint collides with the voltage-driven world of Eurorack? In this episode from Frap Tools’ podcast, composer and multi-instrumentalist Trevor Tunnacliffe takes us through his journey from viola da gamba to modular synths, weaving early music sensibilities into the fabric of contemporary sound design. The discussion dives deep into modal counterpoint, the compositional quirks of the Unthunk collective, and the technical artistry behind a modular patch that channels the ebb and flow of ocean swells. As always with Frap Tools, the focus is on thoughtful design, sonic detail, and the creative possibilities that emerge when historical technique

Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools CGM modular mixer, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools QSC, Frap Tools Sapèl, USTA sequencer

13. August 2024

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Intellijel

Intellijel’s SVF 1U: Compact State Variable Filtering for the Modern Eurorack

Intellijel’s SVF 1U brings classic state variable filtering to the slim 1U Eurorack format, promising versatility without the usual space penalty. In this official walkthrough, Intellijel demonstrates how the SVF 1U’s multimode outputs, input clipping, and modulation options can shape everything from smooth sweeps to percussive pings. As always, Intellijel’s presentation is clear and patch-focused, showing not just what the module can do, but how it wants to be patched. For those looking to squeeze more sound-sculpting power into a tight rack, this filter’s blend of classic topology and modern utility is worth a closer look.

Intellijel SVF 1U

9. August 2024

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s AIR Sub Factory: Deep-Dive into MPC Bass Power

Akai Professional steps up the low-end game with AIR Sub Factory, a plugin instrument purpose-built for the MPC platform. This official walkthrough showcases how Sub Factory combines dual wavetable oscillators, a sample layer, and a suite of modulation and effects tools to deliver industrial-strength bass. The video is all about workflow: from browsing presets to hands-on sound design, Akai’s producer-focused approach is on full display. For those seeking to anchor their tracks with punchy, customizable bass, Sub Factory promises a streamlined yet deep experience—at least, that’s what the demo aims to prove.

AIR Sub Factory

9. August 2024

LYRA

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils the MONTAGE M Series: Digital Powerhouse for Stage and Studio

Yamaha Synths Official takes center stage at Superbooth24 with an engaging conversation between Matt Johnson and Dom Sigalas, diving deep into the architecture and workflow of the MONTAGE M Series. This next-generation flagship synthesizer is positioned as a versatile tool for both studio and live performance, boasting three distinct sound engines and a host of performance-centric features. The video offers a rare glimpse into patch creation, dynamic control via polyphonic aftertouch, and the creative potential unlocked by Yamaha’s super knob and scene system. For those who crave more than just presets, the discussion highlights the vast waveform library and encourages

Yamaha Montage M

8. August 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Modal Counterpoint Meets Modular—Trevor Tunnacliffe’s Oceanic Patchwork

Frap Tools brings us a deep dive into the musical world of Trevor Tunnacliffe, a Vancouver-based composer whose roots in early Renaissance counterpoint intertwine with a modern modular synth ethos. In this episode of “Let’s Talk Music,” Trevor unpacks his journey from viola da gamba to Eurorack, revealing how modal counterpoint and oceanic inspiration shape his collective project, Unthunk. The discussion weaves together patch design, environmental themes, and collaborative composition, all filtered through Frap Tools’ signature lens for detail and sonic nuance. Expect a blend of historical rigor and patch-based experimentation, with plenty of voltage, timelines, and a dash of

Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools QSC, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA

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