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Moog Music Labyrinth: Percussive Patching and Drum Machine Deconstruction

Moog Music’s Labyrinth steps out of the melodic maze and into the rhythmic arena in this official demo, showing off its talents as a flexible drum machine. The video walks us through separating signal paths, wrangling envelopes, and patching up everything from sine-driven kicks to brash, noise-filtered hi-hats. With sequencer tricks, evolving control voltages, and a healthy dose of generative chaos via the CORRUPT knob, Labyrinth reveals a knack for percussive sound design that goes well beyond the usual mono-synth fare. If you’re curious about how this Moog box can mutate into a two-channel drum machine, this is a patch-by-patch

12. July 2024

Moog Music Labyrinth: Sequencers in Conversation

Moog Music’s Labyrinth steps into the limelight as a dual-sequencer synth designed for those who crave interaction, unpredictability, and a touch of generative magic in their patches. In this official Moog demo, the team dives deep into how Labyrinth’s sequencers can be patched to play off each other, creating evolving, polymetric patterns that are anything but static. With a focus on the U MIX utility mixer, polymetric sequencing, and the mischievous CORRUPT control, the video showcases how Labyrinth isn’t just another step sequencer—it’s a playground for sonic experimentation. If you’re the sort who likes your sequences to surprise you, this

12. July 2024

Moog Music Labyrinth: Duophonic Patching Demystified

Moog Music steps into the duophonic arena with Labyrinth, a semi-modular synth that promises more than just classic monophonic lines. In this official video, Moog demonstrates how to coax two independent melodic voices from Labyrinth’s dual sequencers, parallel signal paths, and clever utility mixer. The focus is on hands-on patching—tuning oscillators, splitting envelopes, and blending voices for rich counterpoint. For those who like their synths to pull double duty in a patch, this walkthrough reveals just how much flexibility is lurking behind Labyrinth’s panel. Let’s see how Moog’s approach to duophony stacks up in a real-world patching context.

12. July 2024

Moog Music’s Labyrinth: Sequencer Basics and Generative Rhythms Unveiled

Moog Music steps into the world of generative sequencing with Labyrinth, a module that promises more than just step-by-step repetition. In this official walkthrough, the Moog team demonstrates how Labyrinth’s dual sequencers, hands-on controls, and clever randomness can conjure evolving rhythms and melodies from the simplest of patterns. The focus is on real-time manipulation, voltage-driven surprises, and the subtle art of locking in happy accidents. For those who crave patchable unpredictability with a dash of classic Moog character, this video offers a clear, practical orientation to Labyrinth’s core features and creative potential.

10. July 2024

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Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: 7 Essential Tips for Gestural Synthesis Mastery

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE keyboard—it’s a deep, gestural synthesizer designed to bridge the gap between nuanced acoustic performance and digital sound design. In this inaugural Creative Tutorials episode, film composer Josh Madoff walks us through seven essential tips that showcase the Osmose’s unique sensitivity, per-key expressiveness, and innovative workflow features. Whether you’re a seasoned keyboardist or a synth-curious beginner, this video from Expressive E demonstrates how the Osmose’s architecture invites both subtlety and sonic adventure. We dig into the details, from pressure glides to macro controls, to see how this instrument redefines what it means to play

Osmose

10. July 2024

Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Falistri

Frap Tools

Frap Tools CUNSA: Chasing the ‘Liquid Filter’ Grail

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular, dive headfirst into the murky waters of ‘liquid filter’ territory with their CUNSA module. In this detailed video, they dissect what makes a filter ‘liquid’—a term as slippery as it is subjective—and demonstrate how CUNSA’s flexible architecture can be coaxed into this coveted sonic zone. With a focus on amplitude, character shaping, and modulation, the presentation is a patcher’s delight, brimming with practical tips and hands-on examples. If you’ve ever wondered how to wring Roland-esque sizzle or syrupy sweeps from a modern Eurorack filter, this is essential viewing.

10. July 2024