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13. June 2024

Endorphin.es AUTOPILOT 1U: Tuning Without Tears in Eurorack

Endorphin.es, known for their West Coast-inspired modular innovations, present the AUTOPILOT 1U—a compact utility module designed to keep your analog oscillators in perfect tune with minimal fuss. This video, reviewed by MATTHS, dives into the practicalities of integrating this 1U tile into your rack, showing how it simplifies the often tedious task of oscillator tuning. If you’ve ever been frustrated by drifting VCOs or the ritual of waiting for your system to warm up, the AUTOPILOT 1U promises a streamlined, button-press solution. We take a closer look at how it fits into real-world setups and what it adds to the

Endorphin.es AUTOPILOT 1U, Endorphin.es Godspeed

12. June 2024

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Bastl Instruments

Bastl Instruments Pizza Crust: A Drum Module with Bite and Brains

Bastl Instruments, the Czech wizards of modular mayhem, have unleashed the Pizza Crust—a Eurorack drum module that’s anything but crusty. In this official deep-dive, Bastl’s Vaclav walks us through a design that’s equal parts performance tool and sound-mangling playground. With its blendable tone and noise layers, hands-on faders, and a buffet of CV inputs, the Pizza Crust promises to be a flexible centrepiece for rhythmic experimentation. Let’s see what makes this module tick, snap, and sizzle in a rack.

Bastl Instruments Pizza Crust

6. June 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools 411: Quad VCA Chameleon for Modular Patchers

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a deep dive into their 411 quad linear VCA—a module that might have slipped under the radar at Superbooth thanks to flashier neighbours, but proves itself a workhorse in any Eurorack setup. In this detailed video, Giovanni from Frap Tools demonstrates the 411’s flexibility, from nuanced CV processing to clever audio routing and mixing. The focus here is on practical patch examples, showing how the 411 adapts to everything from amplitude modulation to sequential switching. If you’re after a VCA that does more than just open and close, this is one

Frap Tools 411, Frap Tools Bagài, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools USTA

6. June 2024

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Intellijel

Intellijel Cascadia: Effects Pedal Integration for Modular Minds

Intellijel’s Cascadia isn’t just another semi-modular synth—it’s a patch playground with a dedicated effects section that welcomes your favourite pedals and processors into the fold. In this official walkthrough, Intellijel demonstrates how Cascadia’s FX section is purpose-built for seamless pedal integration, complete with proper jacks, level controls, and expression CV. The video takes us through practical patching, balancing wet and dry signals, and even modulating pedal parameters with CV—all with a clear, modular-centric approach. For anyone who’s ever wondered how to bring their pedalboard into the Eurorack world without a tangle of adapters, this is a must-watch.

EarthQuaker Devices Disaster Transport, Empress Effects Multidrive, Hologram Electronics Microcosm, Intellijel Cascadia, Meris Mercury X, Moogerfooger 104M, Teenage Engineering OP-Z

6. June 2024

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OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments OXI One: Chord Mode Demystified – A Workflow-Driven Deep Dive

OXI Instruments, renowned for their forward-thinking sequencer designs, take center stage with a focused tutorial on the OXI One’s Chord Mode. This video isn’t just a surface-level preset parade—it’s a hands-on walkthrough of how Chord Mode empowers both theory geeks and absolute beginners to craft rich chord progressions with speed and intent. From auto voicing to user chord banks, OXI’s approach is all about making complex harmonic structures accessible and tweakable in real time. We dig into the architecture, performance tools, and creative shortcuts that define this sequencer’s chord workflow.

Oxi One

5. June 2024

LYRA

nordkeyboards

Nord Keyboards Unveil Sean “SynthSei” Alexander’s Signature Sound Bank for Stage 4

Nord Keyboards, renowned for their iconic red stage instruments, have teamed up with Boston-based keyboardist and sound designer Sean “SynthSei” Alexander to launch a new signature sound bank for the Nord Stage 4. This curated collection features 32 patches that span ambient pianos, motion synths, funky EPs, and more, all crafted to leverage the Stage 4’s deep layering and effects capabilities. The official video walks through the philosophy behind the bank, demonstrates standout sounds, and highlights how these patches are designed for versatility across genres and playing styles. For anyone seeking to push the Nord Stage 4’s hybrid architecture into

Nord Stage 4

1. June 2024

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Intellijel

Intellijel’s Cascadia: Unveiling the Entropic Sequence Generator

Intellijel, the Canadian modular stalwart, dives deep into the hidden corners of their Cascadia semi-modular with a feature that’s as quirky as it is powerful: the Entropic Sequence Generator (ESG). In this official walkthrough, Matt from Intellijel demonstrates how ESG transforms Envelope B into a source of evolving random voltages, perfect for those who crave unpredictability in their patches. The video covers enabling ESG, its core controls, and creative modulation tricks, all delivered in Intellijel’s signature practical style. For anyone with a taste for generative chaos or just looking to spice up their voltage streams, this is a must-watch.

Intellijel Cascadia

30. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Grit Meets Italo Body Music – Pablo Bozzi’s Workflow Unpacked

In this deep dive from Arturia’s official channel, Berlin-based DJ and producer Pablo Bozzi demonstrates how the new MiniBrute V software emulation fits seamlessly into his signature blend of Italo disco, EBM, and synthwave. Bozzi’s approach, rooted in both classical training and underground club culture, highlights the MiniBrute V’s ability to deliver gritty analog textures in a mobile, modern workflow. Arturia’s presentation focuses on the instrument’s sound-shaping power, modulation, and effects, as well as its adaptability for producers on the move. We explore how Bozzi leverages these features to craft hybrid sounds that bridge eras and genres, all within the

MiniBrute V

30. May 2024

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Intellijel

Intellijel Cascadia: Patchless Sound Sculpting in a Semi-Modular World

Intellijel’s Cascadia promises a semi-modular playground where cables are optional, not essential. In this video, the Intellijel team demystifies Cascadia’s internal routing, showing how its normalled connections let you shape and sequence sounds straight out of the box. For those wary of a forest of patch points, this walkthrough reveals how much you can achieve with just a MIDI controller and a few knob twists. It’s a practical primer for anyone curious about Cascadia’s workflow, and a reminder that sometimes, less spaghetti means more music.

Intellijel Cascadia, Intellijel Metropolix

28. May 2024

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Expert Sleepers

Expert Sleepers Disting EX: Quadraphonic Mixer Mode – Spatial Audio in Eurorack

Expert Sleepers, long known for bridging modular hardware and computer-based workflows, takes a spatial leap with the Quadraphonic Mixer mode for the disting EX. This firmware update transforms the multi-tool module into a six-input, four-output mixer designed for immersive spatial audio—think Buchla-era quad, not just cinema surround. The official video walks through its gain structure, coordinate systems, and modulation options, all rendered in binaural for headphone listeners. If you’ve ever wondered how to throw your sounds around a room with joystick sweeps, spinners, and CV, this is a deep-dive into the patchable possibilities of quadraphonic mixing in a single module.

Expert Sleepers disting EX

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