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Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering’s Gamut Repetitor: Five Patchmates for Random Voltage Adventures

Noise Engineering, the LA-based purveyors of modular mayhem, present the Gamut Repetitor—a four-channel random quantized voltage generator built for generative melodic sequences and much more. In this official video, the team walks through five modules that pair especially well with Gamut, showing how to wrangle unpredictable voltages into musical, evolving patterns. Expect a hands-on demonstration of patching techniques, clever trigger manipulation, and the kind of creative workflows that make Noise Engineering’s approach so appealing to Eurorack tinkerers. If you’re curious about how Gamut Repetitor fits into a real-world rack, this is a must-watch.

Gamut Repetitor, Jam Jam, Melotus Versio, Mimetic Digitalis, Op Ned, Zularic Repetitor

3. August 2024

Ableton Push 3, EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath, EHX Memory Boy, Expressive E Osmose, Intellijel Cascadia, Moog MF Delay, Roger Linn Design Linnstrument 128, Strymon Timeline

Intellijel

Intellijel Cascadia Meets MPE: Expressive Control in Modular Patching

Intellijel’s Cascadia isn’t just another desktop semi-modular—it’s a playground for expressive control, especially when paired with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controllers. In this official Intellijel walkthrough, Matt demonstrates how Cascadia’s MPE mode transforms the synth’s interaction, letting gestures from devices like Ableton Push 3, Linnstrument, and Osmose shape everything from filter cutoff to wave folding. The video is a practical guide to setting up MPE, translating nuanced MIDI gestures into control voltages, and patching up dynamic, morphing sounds. If you’re curious about how MPE can inject new life into your modular workflow, this is a must-watch.

3. August 2024

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils the FGDP50: Finger Drumming, Unplugged and Unleashed

Yamaha Synths Official steps into the finger drumming arena with the FGDP50, a compact, all-in-one device designed for those who want to tap out grooves wherever inspiration strikes. In this live demonstration from Superbooth24, Tim Kroker walks us through the FGDP50’s design philosophy, sound palette, and ergonomic layout, all while keeping things refreshingly human (mistakes and all). The video highlights not just the technical specs—like 1,500 onboard sounds and a rechargeable battery—but also the real-world playability that sets this unit apart. For anyone curious about portable rhythm creation or looking to add a tactile, expressive drum controller to their setup,

Yamaha FGDP50

2. August 2024

Moog Music Muse: Macro Performance Controls and Morphing Workflows Unveiled

Moog Music’s Muse steps into the spotlight as a performance-focused instrument, and this official video dives deep into its macro control architecture. The manufacturer walks us through how Muse’s macro knob, mod wheel, and LFO amplitude controls can be assigned to multiple parameters for radical patch morphing and expressive modulation. Starting from an initialized patch, the demo showcases real-time assignment, nuanced modulation mapping, and creative workflows that let users shape sound dynamically. For those interested in digital control meeting analog flavor, this is a revealing look at how Muse’s macro system translates to hands-on performance and sound design.

2. August 2024

Moog Music’s Muse Diffusion Delay: Spatial Tricks and Sonic Texture in Focus

Moog Music, ever the purveyors of analog excellence, turn their attention to the digital realm with the Diffusion Delay on the Muse synthesizer. In this official demo, the Moog team walk us through how this effect—modelled after classic rack delays—adds dimension and movement to Muse’s analog voices. From independent stereo controls to clever filtering in the feedback path, the video explores how the Diffusion Delay can transform a simple patch into a lively, evolving soundscape. For those who like their delays with character and control, this is a deep dive worth patching into.

2. August 2024

Moog Music Muse: Arpeggiator Workflows Unlocked

Moog Music’s Muse steps into the digital groovebox arena with an arpeggiator that’s anything but basic. In this official walkthrough, Moog demonstrates how Muse’s arpeggiator is engineered for creative depth, offering programmable rhythms, gate manipulation, and probabilistic patterning—all within a patch-centric architecture. The video is a focused dive into performance and compositional workflows, showing how Muse’s arp can morph from classic latching to intricate, evolving sequences. For those interested in how digital control meets hands-on immediacy, this is a revealing look at the Muse’s approach to arpeggiation and pattern capture.

2. August 2024

Moog Music’s Muse: Sequencer Basics Unpacked

Moog Music’s official channel takes us on a guided tour of the Muse sequencer, revealing its knack for both straightforward pattern building and deep compositional flexibility. In this video, the basics of sequence creation, navigation, and editing are demonstrated with a clear focus on hands-on workflow. True to Moog’s tradition, the presentation is practical, patch-oriented, and peppered with details that will interest anyone who cares about real-world sequencing in a modern setup. Whether you’re after quick mono lines or complex, bi-timbral arrangements, Muse’s sequencer shows its potential as a central brain for creative exploration.

Muse

2. August 2024

Moog Music Muse: Quick Assign Modulation—A Digital Modular Playground in Minutes

Moog Music’s Muse steps into the spotlight as a digital synthesizer designed for fast, creative modulation workflows. In this official Moog demo, the focus is on the front panel’s quick assign buttons, which promise to turn complex modulation routings into a matter of seconds—no menu diving required. The video walks through assigning aftertouch to vibrato depth, exploring the modulation map, and applying expressive functions like slew, all from an initialized patch. For those who crave modular flexibility but demand immediacy, Muse’s architecture and hands-on controls offer a compelling hybrid approach. Let’s break down how Moog’s latest instrument bridges deep sound

30. July 2024