synthmagazine.com – Every day, synthmagazine.com publishes fresh articles, artist stories and gear news from the world of electronic music – your independent magazine for synth culture and sound design.

27. May 2024

Frap Tools Dynamics 2806: Taming Kick Drums with Precision Compression

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular and studio hardware, step into the world of dynamic processing with the Dynamics 2806. In this studio-focused video, they team up with Federico Ascari to put the 2806 through its paces on a kick drum track, diving deep into compression, expansion, and the subtle art of shaping transients. The session is a hands-on exploration of how the 2806’s fast attack, classic mode, and expander can sculpt and polish a kick, offering a glimpse into the module’s real-world strengths. For those who obsess over punch, clarity, and dynamic nuance, this is a revealing look

Frap Audio Dynamics 2806

25. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Brute Force for Modern Drum & Bass

Arturia’s official breakdown of a drum & bass track built with MiniBrute V offers a revealing look at how this digital synth reimagines its analog predecessor for contemporary production. The video, hosted by Yetundey, walks through pads, bass, and arpeggiator layers, showing how MiniBrute V’s architecture and effects shape a dynamic, genre-ready sound. While the focus is on preset-driven sound design, the demonstration highlights the synth’s ability to deliver both grit and atmosphere, making it a compelling tool for producers seeking digital flexibility with analog attitude.

MiniBrute V

25. May 2024

LYRA

Novation

Novation Launchkey: Making Mini MIDI Keyboards Monumental

In a world where studio real estate is at a premium, Novation steps up with its Launchkey range—compact MIDI controllers designed to punch above their weight. On their official NovationTV channel, the team dives into a suite of performance modes and clever software integrations that transform a two-octave keyboard into a surprisingly expansive musical tool. This video isn’t just a feature parade; it’s a workflow-focused exploration of how scale modes, chord memory, and custom pad layouts can make a mini controller feel like a much larger instrument. For digital and hybrid musicians, the Launchkey’s architecture offers a compelling case for

Novation Launchkey 25, Novation Launchkey Mini

22. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia MiniBrute V: Analog Roots, Digital Wings

Arturia returns to its own legacy with MiniBrute V, a software emulation of their iconic MiniBrute hardware synth. In this official walkthrough, Lena guides us through the digital reincarnation, spotlighting its expanded polyphony, flexible oscillator section, and a filter that channels the Steiner Parker spirit. The video doesn’t just stick to nostalgia: it dives into modulation, velocity, aftertouch, and a robust effects rack, all wrapped in a workflow-focused interface. For those curious about how Arturia translates analog grit into a modern, DAW-friendly instrument, this tutorial is a revealing deep-dive.

Arturia MiniBrute V

18. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Spectravox: A Filter Bank Voice with a Patchable Twist

Moog Music’s Spectravox isn’t just another synth voice—it’s a spectral playground that blurs the line between processor and instrument. In this official Moog demo, we see Spectravox commandeered as a standalone synth voice, revealing its unique ten-filter architecture and flexible modulation options. The video walks through keyboard integration, filter sculpting, and modulation tricks, all with that classic Moog attention to sonic detail. For those who like their patches a bit left-of-centre, Spectravox offers a taste of the unexpected, with plenty of room for creative exploration.

Moog Grandmother, Moog Spectravox

18. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music Spectravox: Classic Moogerfooger Effects Reimagined for Guitar

Moog Music steps into the world of guitar signal processing with Spectravox, a device that doesn’t just nod to the iconic Moogerfooger pedals—it actively reinterprets them for modular and Eurorack enthusiasts. In this official video, Moog demonstrates how Spectravox can morph a humble guitar signal into a playground of phasing, filtering, and modulation, all while hinting at far more experimental possibilities. From comb filtering to envelope-driven sweeps, Spectravox proves itself as a versatile tool for both classic tones and uncharted sonic territory. The focus here is on patching, modulation, and the creative repurposing of familiar effects in a modular context.

Spectravox

18. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music Spectravox: Vintage Drum Machine Alchemy in a Modern Filterbank

Moog Music takes a trip down memory lane with the Spectravox, demonstrating how this modern filterbank can channel the quirky charm of 1970s preset drum machines and vintage organ rhythms. In this official walkthrough, the Spectravox is paired with ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout to sculpt everything from kick drums to hi-hats, all by exploiting its ten filter bands and flexible carrier section. The video is a methodical exploration of patching, tweaking, and modulating, revealing just how far Spectravox can stretch the classic drum machine concept. Expect a deep dive into spectral shaping, rhythmic sequencing, and the creative possibilities unlocked by

ALM Pamela's New Workout, Moog Spectravox

17. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Spectravox: Filter Bank Alchemy in Action

Moog Music steps into the spectral domain with their Spectravox, a device that blurs the boundaries between instrument and processor. In this official demo, Moog showcases the Spectravox’s filter bank mode, using a Roland TR-606 as the external source. The video dives into everything from gain staging and band sculpting to the innovative spectral shift and LFO modulation, revealing how Spectravox can transform even the driest drum machine into a metallic, resonant, and phaser-like beast. If you’re curious about fixed filter banks, spectral animation, and creative signal routing, this is a deep patching session worth a close listen.

Moog Spectravox, Roland TR-606

17. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music Spectravox: Beyond Vocals—Vocoder Alchemy with Drum Machines

Moog Music’s Spectravox isn’t just another vocoder—it’s a spectral playground that blurs the lines between instrument and processor. In this official Moog video, the team sidesteps the usual vocal fare and instead runs a Roland TR-606 drum machine through Spectravox, revealing how its filter bank, spectral shift, and patchable envelope followers can reshape percussive timbres in unexpected ways. With a focus on hands-on patching and modulation, the demo highlights how Spectravox invites creative rerouting and spectral mischief, making it a compelling tool for those who like their signal paths as adventurous as their rhythms.

Moog Spectravox, Roland TR-606

17. May 2024

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Spectravox: Analogue Vocoding with a Modular Edge

Moog Music’s Spectravox isn’t just another filter bank in a box—it’s a hybrid instrument and processor that blurs the line between classic vocoding and modular experimentation. In this official Moog demo, the team walks us through Spectravox’s approach to analog vocal processing, from dynamic microphone input to spectral shifting and noise blending. The video highlights how Spectravox’s envelope followers and patch bay invite creative modulation, and even shows how to expand its palette by vocoding polyphonic material from Matriarch. For anyone curious about the hands-on patchability and sonic quirks of Moog’s latest spectral processor, this is a deep dive worth

Moog Matriarch, Moog Spectravox, Shure SM58

« 1 … 209 210 211 212 213 … 216 »