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23. August 2024

WaldorfMusicChannel Revisits a Legend: The Microwave 1 Plugin Deep Dive

WaldorfMusicChannel brings the iconic Microwave 1 back to life in software form, and this deep dive is a treat for anyone obsessed with digital synthesis architecture. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann walks us through the plugin’s meticulous emulation of the original hardware, highlighting not just the classic wavetables and their quirks, but also the workflow enhancements that modern producers crave. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a forensic look at what makes the Microwave 1’s sound so distinctive, and how those details translate into a DAW-friendly, MIDI-savvy plugin. For anyone who cares about the intersection of vintage digital character and contemporary usability,

Microwave 1 Plugin, Waldorf Microwave 1 (Hardware)

23. August 2024

LYRA

Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering Dystorpia: Digital Fuzz and Overdrive Reimagined

Noise Engineering, the LA-based boutique known for their aggressive and innovative sound tools, presents Dystorpia—a digital fuzz and overdrive pedal that pushes the boundaries of distortion. This official walkthrough dives into the pedal’s digital architecture, highlighting its wavefolding and rectification engines, and a control set designed for both nuanced studio work and wild live performance. As with all things Noise Engineering, the focus is on immediate, hands-on sound shaping and a workflow that encourages creative exploration. Whether you’re after classic grit or dystopian sonic mayhem, Dystorpia promises a versatile palette for guitars, synths, and beyond.

Noise Engineering Dystorpia

23. August 2024

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Pushes Modulation Frontiers: LFOs and Mod Lanes in OXI One Multitrack Mode

OXI Instruments, the Spanish innovators behind the OXI One, dive deep into the architecture of internal modulation in their latest advanced tutorial. This video is a masterclass in using LFOs and modulation lanes to breathe life and complexity into multitrack sequences. With a focus on hands-on workflow and real-time creative control, OXI demonstrates how their flagship sequencer transforms static patterns into evolving, expressive tracks. If you’re curious about how modulation engines, parameter automation, and generative tools intersect in a modern hardware sequencer, this walkthrough is essential viewing.

Oxi One

21. August 2024

LYRA

Korg

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad: Digital DIY Effects, Reimagined

Korg’s NTS-3 Kaoss Pad is a compact, DIY digital multi-effects unit that puts deep customization and real-time control at your fingertips. In this official Korg walkthrough, the NTS-3 is presented as a playground for both sound designers and performers, blending the iconic Kaoss XY touchpad interface with a modular effects architecture and open-source possibilities. With 100 factory presets, 100 user slots, and 35 effect types, it’s designed for musicians who crave portability without sacrificing creative depth. This video highlights how the NTS-3’s flexible routing, hands-on editing, and open logueSDK platform make it a serious contender for anyone seeking innovative, portable

Korg NTS-3 Kaoss Pad

17. August 2024

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Pushes Rhythmic Boundaries: Advanced Multitrack Pattern Generation on the OXI One

OXI Instruments returns with a deep dive into the OXI One’s advanced multitrack mode, spotlighting its Euclidean and Drum Pattern Generators. This official tutorial isn’t just about surface-level beat tweaking—it’s a methodical exploration of how digital pattern engines can transform both melodic and percussive sequencing. With a workflow-centric approach, OXI demonstrates how these tools enable non-destructive, real-time creativity, making the OXI One a compelling hub for hybrid setups. If you’re searching for new rhythmic inspiration or want to see how algorithmic sequencing can fit into your studio or live rig, this video is a must-watch.

Oxi One

15. August 2024

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

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

MILES

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

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