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10. April 2024

Arturia AstroLab: A Digital Stage Keyboard Ecosystem for the Modern Performer

Arturia steps boldly into the stage keyboard arena with AstroLab, a 61-key instrument that fuses their deep software heritage with hardware performance. In this official overview, Matt Paull walks us through AstroLab’s architecture: from its curated library of over 1,300 presets—sourced from Arturia’s own award-winning synths—to its multi-layered sound design, macro controls, and live-oriented workflow. The video leans into AstroLab’s performance DNA, showing how its connectivity, effects, and navigation are engineered for seamless transitions between studio and stage. If you’re curious about how Arturia translates its virtual instrument pedigree into a hands-on, gig-ready keyboard, this is a must-watch (and a

Arturia Astrolab

6. April 2024

MILES

Joranalogue Audio Design

Joranalogue Audio Design’s STEP 8: One Sequencer, Many Voices – A Patch Walkthrough

Joranalogue Audio Design, known for their precision Eurorack modules, present a deep-dive into the STEP 8 sequencer’s ability to drive multiple voices from a single melodic source. In this walkthrough, Simon demonstrates how STEP 8 isn’t just a sequencer but a versatile hub for melodic invention, randomization, and creative CV mixing. The video explores how to extract, transpose, and route CV to create evolving melodies and basslines, all from one sequence. If you’re looking to squeeze more musicality from fewer modules, this patching technique might just inspire your next modular session.

ADD 2, COMPARE 2, Contour 1, Filter 8, Generate 3, Orbit 3, STEP 8

5. April 2024

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel Unveils SP-404MKII v4.04: Workflow Upgrades for the Modern Beatmaker

RolandChannel returns with a deep dive into the SP-404MKII v4.04 update, targeting beatmakers and live performers hungry for new creative tools. This official walkthrough, led by PJ Bridger, highlights how Roland’s iterative approach—driven by user feedback—translates into tangible workflow improvements. From loop capture inspired by classic Roland gear to seamless integration with the Koala Sampler app, the update is positioned as a major step forward for both standalone and hybrid setups. If you’re curious about how digital sampling architectures evolve to meet real-world demands, this video is a must-watch.

Roland SP-404MKII

5. April 2024

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4ms Company

4ms Company Catalyst Controller: Macro Control in the Modular Realm

The Catalyst Controller from 4ms Company lands squarely in the territory of hands-on, voltage-driven modular control. As a macro controller with eight independent channels, it’s designed to bring tactile, scene-based manipulation to Eurorack rigs—whether you’re shaping pitch, modulating effects, or orchestrating complex voltage morphs. In this in-depth demo, 4ms’s practical, educational approach shines through, with clear patch examples and a focus on real-world workflows. If you’re curious about how macro control can transform your patching, this video is a thorough, patch-oriented tour of the Catalyst Controller’s capabilities.

4ms Catalyst Controller

5. April 2024

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4ms Company

4ms Company Catalyst Sequencer: Phase, Probability and Patchable Chaos

The Catalyst Sequencer from 4ms Company isn’t your average stepper—it’s an 8-channel CV and gate powerhouse that invites modular users to rethink what a sequencer can do. In this in-depth demo, 4ms walks through both the basics and the more esoteric features, from phase-based sequencing to per-channel modulation tricks. If you’re after a sequencer that can swing, ratchet, and drift off the grid at will, this video lays out exactly how the Catalyst fits into a creative Eurorack workflow. Expect a patch-oriented approach, plenty of hands-on examples, and a clear look at how phase and probability can turn a simple

Catalyst Sequencer

3. April 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools CUNSA: Quadruple Filter Alchemy in Eurorack

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, present CUNSA—a quadruple multimode analog filter module that’s far more than just a filter. In this in-depth tutorial, the Frap Tools team dissect CUNSA’s core features, from classic lowpass sweeps to saturated resonance and pingable envelopes, all while revealing the module’s knack for parallel processing and organic sound shaping. If you’re after a filter that morphs from subtle seasoning to full-bore oscillator, and want to know how it actually patches up in a real rack, this video is a must-watch. Let’s see how CUNSA’s four filters, clever routing, and voltage control options

Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Cunsa, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Sapèl

31. March 2024

LYRA

Synido Tech

Synido Tech’s TempoKey K25: A Digital Controller Built for Modern iOS Workflows

The Synido Tech TempoKey K25 enters a crowded field of compact MIDI controllers, but this official tutorial video makes a strong case for its place in the modern mobile studio. Synido Tech, known for their focus on affordable, high-quality gear for producers and creators, showcases the K25’s thoughtful design and workflow-centric features—especially in the context of iOS music production with Cubasis 3. From robust connectivity options to hands-on mapping and performance tools, the video walks through not just what the K25 can do, but how it wants to be played. For anyone seeking a portable, DAW-friendly keyboard that doesn’t rely

Synido TempoKey K25

29. March 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia FX Collection 4: Neal H Pogue’s Sonic Seasoning for Modern Mixes

In this official Arturia feature, the legendary mixer and producer Neal H Pogue opens the doors to his home studio and his creative mind, demonstrating how FX Collection 4 serves as his secret spice rack for mix enhancement. Arturia’s video is less about fixing problems and more about elevating already strong tracks, as Pogue walks us through his approach to subtle distortion, dynamic reverbs, and the philosophy of adding character rather than correction. The focus is on workflow, taste, and the unique sonic palette that Arturia’s plugins bring to the table. For those interested in how digital effects collections can

Arturia FX Collection 4

29. March 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Lukas Hermann on Modular Synthesis, Literature, and the Art of Patch-Building

In this episode from Frap Tools, we dive into the world of Lukas Hermann—a German scholar, musician, and educator whose modular synth compositions straddle the line between literary inspiration and sonic abstraction. Frap Tools, renowned for their design-driven Eurorack modules, host a conversation that unpacks how Hermann’s approach to patching, modulation, and community-building shapes both his music and the broader electronic scene in Western Germany. Expect a journey through evolving textures, improvisational performance, and the philosophy of making modular synthesis accessible to all. If you’re curious about the intersection of art, education, and the unpredictable joys of patch cables, this

Foundation Oscillator, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, FX8 reverb, LXD, Make Noise Just Friends, Moog Slicer, Photophaser, QSC mixing system, Sarajevo delay, Sisters filter

28. March 2024

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools Podcast: Lukas Hermann on Modular Synthesis, Community, and Sonic Rupture

In this episode of Frap Tools’ ‘Let’s Talk Music’ podcast, German scholar and modular musician Lukas Hermann takes centre stage. Known for weaving literary inspiration into modular soundscapes, Hermann discusses his journey from classical guitar to the ever-evolving world of Eurorack. The conversation explores his patching philosophy, the dynamic interplay of voices and modulation, and his commitment to making modular synthesis accessible through education and community events. Expect a deep dive into the art of balancing structure with creative chaos, all underpinned by Frap Tools’ signature focus on thoughtful design and sonic exploration.

Buchla LXD, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools BLISS I/O, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools Falistri, Frap Tools Fumana, Frap Tools GROUP, Frap Tools KUNZSA, Frap Tools QSC, Frap Tools Sapèl, Frap Tools USTA, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Harmonic Oscillator, Make Noise Just Friends, Make Noise Sisters, XAOC Devices Sarajevo

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