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19. February 2025

Frap Tools: Cross-FM, Fake Polyphony and Modular Mute Sorcery – A Performance Dissected

Frap Tools delivers another deep-dive into the modular trenches, this time with Francesco Gennari at the helm, dissecting a performance that’s equal parts technical showcase and creative experiment. The video unpacks the art of cross-FM using the Brenso oscillator, conjuring fake polyphony with the Verbos Multi Delay Processor, and wrangling mutes for maximum musical impact via the QSC mixer and Usta sequencer. Expect a patch breakdown that’s as much about clever modulation and routing as it is about raw sonic character—classic Frap Tools, with a focus on how each module shapes the performance. For those who like their modular with

Empress Reverb, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools QSC Quad Stereo Channel, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda, Make Noise Optomix, Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio, Verbos Multi Delay Processor

13. February 2025

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MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise MultiMod: One Signal, Eightfold Mayhem in Eurorack

Make Noise, the Asheville-based champions of modular mischief, have unleashed the MultiMod—a module that promises to multiply your modulation possibilities from a single control signal. In their typically exploratory style, Make Noise demonstrates how MultiMod doesn’t just copy your CV, but transforms it into a flock of related signals, each with its own phase and speed. This video walks through the module’s core parameters, creative read shapes, and the philosophy behind its design, all while hinting at the untapped sonic territory it opens up. If you’re after new modulation tricks and crave more from your patch points, MultiMod might just

Make Noise MultiMod

13. February 2025

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Bastl Instruments

Bastl Instruments Conjures Sonic Alchemy with Kastle 2 FX Wizard

Bastl Instruments, the Czech wizards of modular mischief, unveil the Kastle 2 FX Wizard—a compact, battery-powered multi-effect box designed for sonic exploration and hands-on patching. In this official tutorial, Bastl’s own guide walks us through the FX Wizard’s nine stereo effects, patchable interface, and modulation tricks, all with a focus on playful experimentation. True to Bastl’s open, community-driven ethos, the video is less about dry specs and more about unlocking creative mayhem, showing how the FX Wizard invites users to sculpt, mangle, and animate their audio in real time. Whether you’re a seasoned patch veteran or just looking to add

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard

12. February 2025

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SONICWARE

Sonicware CyDrums: Workflow-Driven Drum Synthesis for the Modern Beatmaker

Sonicware’s CyDrums isn’t just another drum machine—it’s a deep, expressive drum synthesizer built for creators who want to sculpt their own sounds and rhythms without ever breaking the flow. In this official walkthrough, Sonicware’s team demonstrates how CyDrums’ architecture—spanning 8 tracks, 22 sound structures, and a robust modulation matrix—caters to both intuitive beat-making and advanced sound design. The video highlights the device’s hands-on interface, flexible routing, and performance tools, all while keeping the creative process front and center. If you’re curious about how digital drum synthesis can be both immediate and architecturally rich, this is a must-watch.

Sonicware CyDrums

12. February 2025

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Elektron

Elektron Syntakt: A Hybrid Groovebox Architecture for the Modern Beatmaker

Elektron’s Syntakt steps into the spotlight as a 12-track drum computer and synthesizer, merging digital and analog engines within a compact, performance-ready chassis. In this official walkthrough, Elektron’s team demonstrates the Syntakt’s core workflow: from blank patterns to step sequencing, sound design, and the flexible selection of synth machines and presets. True to Elektron’s reputation, the focus is on hands-on sequencing, parameter locking, and the creative interplay between digital and analog tracks. This video doesn’t just skim the surface—it lays out the foundational architecture and workflow, inviting both studio producers and live performers to dive deeper into Syntakt’s hybrid potential.

Elektron Syntakt

12. February 2025

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Arturia

Arturia Pigments 6: Trap Alchemy and Workflow with Flosstradamus

Arturia’s Pigments 6 steps into the spotlight as Flosstradamus, a pioneer of trap and EDM, demonstrates how this powerhouse synth fits seamlessly into modern electronic production. On the official Arturia channel, we get a studio tour through Pigments 6’s vast preset library, streamlined sound-finding tools, and hybrid synthesis architecture—all tailored to keep creative momentum high. The focus here isn’t just on sound design complexity, but on how Pigments 6’s user interface and workflow features accelerate the process from inspiration to finished track. For anyone curious about how digital synths can bridge classic and contemporary genres, this video offers a revealing

Pigments 6

7. February 2025

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Arturia

Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig: The Glitch Mob’s Hybrid Workflow Powerhouse

When it comes to fusing analog depth with digital flexibility, Arturia’s AudioFuse 16Rig stands out as a centerpiece for modern electronic production. In this official Arturia feature, LA’s The Glitch Mob open their studio doors to reveal how the 16Rig anchors their creative process, bridging modular synths, DAWs, and spontaneous jam sessions. The video spotlights not just the technical prowess of the interface—16 inputs, 10 outputs, customizable presets—but also how its standalone and immersive monitoring features empower boundary-pushing sound design. For anyone obsessed with workflow architecture and sonic exploration, this is a revealing look at how digital and analog worlds

Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig

6. February 2025

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Behringer

Behringer B-TRON III: Classic Envelope Funk in a Modern Metal Box

Behringer’s B-TRON III Envelope Filter aims to inject a healthy dose of funk into your signal chain, promising classic ‘70s filter sweeps in a robust, modern pedal. On their official channel, Behringer walks us through the pedal’s analogue circuitry, versatile controls, and the unmistakable sound that defined legends like Stevie Wonder and Bootsy Collins. With a focus on dynamic playability and tonal flexibility, this video demo explores how the B-TRON III can slot into a contemporary rig while staying true to its vintage roots. For those chasing expressive, responsive filtering—this one’s worth a closer look.

Behringer B-TRON III Envelope Filter

6. February 2025

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Elektron

Elektron Digitakt II as Creative Nerve Center: Jeremiah Chiu’s Human-Machine Dialogue

What happens when modular synthesis meets the disciplined sequencing of Elektron’s Digitakt II? In this official feature, Jeremiah Chiu walks us through his hybrid workflow, revealing how he bridges the gap between analog unpredictability and digital control. Chiu’s process is less about technical bravado and more about fostering a space where improvisation and emotion can thrive. Elektron’s signature focus on live performance and creative sequencing is front and center, but the real story is how Chiu uses these tools to find the “human” in electronic music. If you’re curious about integrating modular rigs with grooveboxes—or about the philosophy behind creative

1010music module, Elektron Digitakt II, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Tubatec TRS MIDI Bridge

6. February 2025

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MAKEN0ISE

From Flat to Folded: MAKEN0ISE XPO and the Art of Stereo Wavefolding

MAKEN0ISE, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, return with a characteristically philosophical dive into their XPO stereo wavefolder. In this video, they unravel how the XPO transforms simple waveforms into complex sonic textures, all while maintaining a playful sense of modular mischief. Expect a blend of oscilloscope musings, modulation strategies, and the kind of stereo trickery that makes patch cables twitch with anticipation. If you’re curious about how folding, unfolding, and clever CV routing can expand your Eurorack soundscapes, this is a patch-oriented exploration you won’t want to miss.

MAKEN0ISE XPO

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