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17. May 2024

UDO Audio Super 8: Between Giants, Into the Sonic Wilds

UDO Audio, known for their lush, hands-on polysynths, have slotted the Super 8 neatly between their flagship Super 6 and the mighty Super Gemini. In this official first-impressions video, Hazel Mills takes the Super 8 for a spin, building sounds from scratch and exploring its dual-layer architecture. The focus is on real-world patching and performance, with plenty of modulation, layering, and effects to showcase the instrument’s creative potential. If you’re curious about how the Super 8 behaves in a musician’s hands, this is a revealing, patch-oriented dive into UDO’s latest hybrid.

UDO Audio Super 8

15. May 2024

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Arturia

Arturia PolyBrute 12: Morphing Analog Power Meets FullTouch Expression

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 lands with a promise of unprecedented expressivity, fusing a 12-voice analog architecture with the brand’s new FullTouch MPE keyboard. In this official overview, Arturia walks us through the synth’s dual Brute oscillators, deep modulation matrix, and the morphing sound engine that lets you blend between two distinct patches in real time. The star, though, is the polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, offering nuanced control over every note for dynamic, evolving performances. Whether you’re after classic analog tones or complex, modulated textures, PolyBrute 12 aims to be a centrepiece for adventurous sound design and performance.

Arturia Polybrute 12

15. May 2024

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Arturia

Arturia PolyBrute 12: FullTouch® Keyboard – Analog Expression, Redefined

Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 lands with a bold claim: a FullTouch® keyboard that brings polyphonic expression to the analog domain in ways we’ve never seen before. In this official tutorial, Matt Paull walks us through the mechanics and musicality of FullTouch, demonstrating how each key’s individual pressure sensor unlocks a new world of nuanced modulation and tactile control. Arturia’s penchant for innovation is on full display, with three aftertouch algorithms and a slew of expressive presets that push the boundaries of analog synth performance. If you’re curious about how this technology actually behaves in a patch, and what it might mean

Arturia Polybrute 12

15. May 2024

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Erica Synths

Erica Synths Bullfrog XL: A Giant Leap for Synth Education

Erica Synths, in collaboration with Richie Hawtin, have unleashed the Bullfrog XL – a synth that takes the original Bullfrog’s educational DNA and inflates it to classroom-sized proportions. This isn’t just a blown-up toy: with its expanded panel, built-in oscilloscope, and a toolkit of modular features, the Bullfrog XL aims to demystify synthesis for students and inspire seasoned patchers alike. Erica Synths’ signature dark, modular aesthetic is present, but the focus here is on clarity, hands-on learning, and patching fundamentals. If you’ve ever wanted to teach, learn, or simply explore synthesis on a scale that’s impossible to ignore, this amphibian

Erica Synths Bullfrog XL

15. May 2024

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Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers Unveil the Voltage Lab 2: A Laboratory for Analog Sound Alchemy

Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers returns with the Voltage Lab 2, a self-contained analog synthesis laboratory aimed squarely at sonic explorers and patching obsessives. In their latest official video, the team walks us through the instrument’s newly engineered wave shaping, complex oscillators, and a performance-focused controller that promises to expand the boundaries of analog sound design. True to Pittsburgh Modular’s reputation, the presentation is hands-on and exploratory, offering a glimpse into the module’s physical, alive character and its potential as the centrepiece of a creative Eurorack setup. If you’re after organic textures and experimental workflows, this is one for the lab coat

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2

13. May 2024

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Arturia

Arturia AstroLab: Brandon Coleman’s Astral Funk Workflow Revolution

Arturia’s AstroLab takes center stage in this artist feature, where funk keyboardist Brandon Coleman explores how this digital powerhouse transforms his creative process. Filmed in Coleman’s own studio, the video blends personal anecdotes with hands-on demonstrations, highlighting AstroLab’s advanced sound modeling, intuitive interface, and live performance flexibility. As always with Arturia’s official content, the focus is on showcasing the instrument’s capabilities through the eyes—and ears—of a seasoned musician. For those curious about how digital architecture and workflow design can empower authentic expression, this is a revealing glimpse into the AstroLab’s promise.

Arturia Astrolab

9. May 2024

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MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE Channel Saver: Speaking Voltage in Modular Patches

In this Make Noise video, the Channel Saver module takes centre stage as both a practical utility and a conceptual lens for understanding control voltage in modular synthesis. Make Noise, renowned for their avant-garde approach to Eurorack, walks us through the nuances of voltage flow, offsets, and the subtle art of mixing and inverting signals. The focus here isn’t on flashy effects but on the foundational language of voltage—how it shapes, modulates, and breathes life into a patch. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens when you twist a knob or patch a cable, this deep dive offers both clarity

Channel Saver

8. May 2024

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OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments Unleashes ACID: 303-Style Squelch in the CORAL 2.0 Update

OXI Instruments, the Spanish innovators behind the OXI One and Coral modules, have dropped a fresh firmware update for their Coral Eurorack module, introducing the new ACID engine. This update brings a 303-inspired mono synth voice to the Coral, complete with a variable-shape virtual analog oscillator, post-filter distortion, and a filter tuned for proper squelch. In their official tutorial, OXI walks through the new features, showing how classic acid lines can be sculpted via hands-on controls and clever modulation. If you’re after that signature resonance and accent snap, this update promises to put a smile on any modular acid fiend’s

OXI Instruments Coral

8. May 2024

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Bastl Instruments

Bastl Instruments NEO TRINITY: Envelopes and Rhythmic Alchemy in Eurorack

Bastl Instruments, the Czech modular mavericks, return with a deep dive into the envelope mode of their NEO TRINITY modulation hub. This video, led by Václav, explores how the NEO TRINITY merges rhythmic generation and envelope control, blurring the lines between triggers, gates, and dynamic modulation in a Eurorack context. Expect a hands-on demonstration of automation, envelope shaping, and polyrhythmic patching, all delivered with Bastl’s signature blend of utility and sonic mischief. If you’re after a modulation brain that thrives on complexity and performance, this one’s worth a closer look.

Bastl Instruments NEO TRINITY

8. May 2024

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Expressive E

Expressive E Noisy 2: A Deep Dive into Next-Gen MPE Synthesis

Expressive E returns with Noisy 2, a software synth plugin that pushes the boundaries of expressive sound design. Building on their reputation for MPE innovation, this walkthrough video showcases a bi-timbral engine, over 1200 presets, and a workflow centered on gesture-driven modulation. With dual sound layers, advanced resonator architecture, and a powerful new MPE mode, Noisy 2 aims to make nuanced, dynamic synthesis accessible to both MPE and classic MIDI users. We explore how Expressive E’s design philosophy translates into real-world patching, modulation, and performance workflows.

Noisy 2

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