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5. July 2024

Intellijel Atlantix: Envelope & VCA Section – A Patchable Powerhouse for Modular Sound Shaping

Intellijel’s Atlantix module fuses envelope generation and voltage controlled amplification into a single, cleverly integrated Eurorack section. In this official walkthrough, the Intellijel team dives into how the envelope and VCA are normalled for instant patching, yet remain flexible enough for adventurous rerouting and external sources. Expect a practical, patch-focused demo that highlights the module’s speed ranges, drive modes, and modulation options—all with the brand’s signature clarity. If you’re after streamlined sound sculpting without sacrificing modular freedom, this guide is a must-watch.

Intellijel Atlantix

5. July 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia’s FX Collection 5: A Deep-Dive into Creative Audio Architecture

Arturia’s FX Collection 5 takes center stage in this official track breakdown, where Lena walks us through Raven’s inventive use of effects to sculpt a mix from raw elements to polished production. As is typical for Arturia’s content, the focus is on practical, hands-on demonstration—showing not just what the plugins do, but how they interact architecturally within a real-world project. From harmonic enhancement on drums to granular textures and final mastering polish, this video is a showcase of digital effects as creative tools, not just technical utilities. For anyone interested in how digital FX chains can transform a track’s character

Bus Exciter, Bus Peak, Bytron Phaser, Delay Tape 201, Fragments, FX Collection 5, RevSpring 636

4. July 2024

LYRA

SONICWARE

SONICWARE LIVEN Ambient Ø: Layered Soundscapes and Digital Depth

Sonicware’s LIVEN Ambient Ø steps into the ambient synth arena with a clear architectural vision: four independent layers—Drone, Pad, Atmos, and Noise—each with their own synthesis and sequencing, all underpinned by the new Blendwave Modulation Synthesis engine. In this official walkthrough, Sonicware demonstrates how these layers interact, how the engine’s six structures shape sound, and how effects and sequencing combine for evolving, immersive textures. As is typical for Sonicware, the focus is on hands-on workflow and immediate sonic results, rather than menu-diving or abstract theory. Let’s dissect how this instrument’s digital architecture translates into real-world ambient creation, and where its

LIVEN Ambient Ø

4. July 2024

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Spectral Microsonics: Make Noise Dives into Modular Microsound

Make Noise, the Asheville-based champions of experimental Eurorack, return with a deep-dive into the world of Spectral Microsonics. In this video, the team explores complex sound design and microsound techniques using a patch built around the Morphagene, DXG, and a supporting cast of Make Noise modules. Expect a hands-on demonstration of pulsar, lysone, and framelit synthesis, plus a healthy dose of creative modulation and transient shaping. As always with Make Noise, the focus is on open-ended exploration and patching strategies that invite you to get lost in the details—and maybe discover a few feedback sanctuaries along the way.

Brusa, Channel Saver, DXG, Maths, Morphagene, Spectrophone

3. July 2024

MILES

chase bliss

Chase Bliss Onward: Pushing Vocals Into Uncharted Territory

Chase Bliss, known for their playful yet sophisticated approach to effects, throws their Onward pedal into the vocal ring with a session that’s as much about discovery as it is about sound design. In this video, vocalist Courtney Swain is let loose on Onward for the first time, exploring its transformative impact on live vocals and ambient textures. The pedal’s blend of analog richness and digital trickery is front and centre, with modes and features that invite both chaos and control. If you’re curious about how a pedalboard staple can become a compositional tool for the adventurous, this is a

Chase Bliss Onward

3. July 2024

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Stepped Random Voltages Unleashed – Infinite Textures with Just Three Modules

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, deliver a masterclass in texture creation using nothing more than a sample and hold, a signal multiple, and their flagship complex oscillator. In this video, Federico demonstrates how a single stream of random voltages, multiplied and distributed, can animate a patch into a living, evolving soundscape. With the BRENSO oscillator at the core and SAPÈL generating the chaos, every clock tick brings a new timbral twist. For those who appreciate the subtle art of modulation and the unpredictable beauty of random voltages, this is a patching technique worth dissecting.

Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Sapèl

3. July 2024

MILES

Arturia

Arturia AudioFuse X8 OUT: Expanding Outputs with Modular-Ready Precision

Arturia steps into the ADAT expander arena with the AudioFuse X8 OUT, a compact unit designed for those who crave more outputs and crave them with quality. In their official video, Arturia walks us through how this half-rack, 1U expander can transform your studio setup, especially if you’re juggling modular synths, outboard gear, or multi-monitor configurations. With DC-coupled outputs and robust connectivity, the X8 OUT isn’t just about adding more jacks—it’s about integrating your modular and digital worlds with minimal fuss. Let’s see how Arturia’s engineering stacks up for the voltage-obsessed and patch-happy among us.

Arturia AudioFuse X8 OUT

29. June 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia PolyBrute 12: Deep Settings and PolyBrute Connect Workflow Demystified

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 isn’t just another flagship polysynth—it’s an instrument designed for those who crave both hands-on control and deep digital flexibility. In this official Arturia tutorial, Matt Paull walks us through the labyrinthine settings menus and the powerful PolyBrute Connect software editor, revealing a workflow that’s as much about sound architecture as it is about performance. From morphing oscillators to bi-directional DAW integration, the focus here is on how advanced features and a tightly integrated editor can streamline sound design and preset management. If you’re curious about how digital brains and analog muscle can coexist in a modern synth,

Arturia Polybrute 12, PolyBrute Connect

29. June 2024

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise Bruxa: A Sonic Dialogue Between Tony Rolando and Alessandro Cortini

In this latest Make Noise conversation, Tony Rolando and Alessandro Cortini take us deep into the genesis and evolution of Bruxa, their new Eurorack module born from years of sonic experimentation. The video is a rare, candid look at how two minds—steeped in the worlds of Strega and modular improvisation—refined a prototype circuit into a tool for creative sound mutation. With Make Noise’s signature exploratory spirit, the discussion moves from hands-on patching anecdotes to the philosophical core of instrument design, all while situating Bruxa as both a product of lineage and a vessel for personal expression. If you’re curious about

Make Noise 0-CTRL, Make Noise Bruxa, Make Noise Maths, Make Noise Strega

29. June 2024

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel Amps: Dual VCA Versatility in 6HP – Patchable Power from Intellijel

Intellijel’s Amps module is a dual VCA designed to squeeze maximum flexibility into a mere 6HP, and this official video walks through its patch-friendly features with the clarity we’ve come to expect from the Canadian brand. Covering everything from basic envelope shaping to creative crossfading and ring modulation, the presentation highlights how Amps can serve as the backbone of a Eurorack setup—or even scale up to a multi-channel mixer via daisy-chaining. If you think VCAs are just for volume, this demonstration might have you rethinking your rack’s priorities.

Intellijel Amps

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