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12. September 2024

MAKEN0ISE Revisits the Dream Machine: Allen Strange’s Patch Reimagined

Make Noise, the Asheville-based Eurorack mavericks, return to their exploratory roots by revisiting Allen Strange’s iconic ‘Dream Machine’ patch. In this video, the Make Noise team takes us on a journey through a heavily modified version of Strange’s original concept, blending random voltages with sequenced structure to create a self-generating soundscape. The patch is a testament to the brand’s penchant for experimental synthesis, showing off how their modules can be pushed into unpredictable yet musically coherent territory. For those who thrive on the edge of chaos and control, this is a deep dive into the art of modular patching as

DXG, Maths, Mimeophon, René, Spectraphon, Wogglebug, X-PAN

12. September 2024

LYRA

Moog Music

Moog Music’s Muse: Gesture Mode and the Art of Sequencing Without Borders

Moog Music steps into the spotlight with Muse, a sequencer designed to empower composers and producers alike. In this official walkthrough, the focus is on Gesture Mode—a feature that lets users inject dynamic expression and nuance into step sequences with surprising ease. The video demonstrates how Muse’s interface and workflow lower the barrier to creative, harmonically rich sequences, even for those without deep music theory chops. As always, Moog’s presentation is clear and practical, emphasizing real-time interaction and the creative potential of digital sequencing architectures.

Elektron Digitakt, Moog Muse

11. September 2024

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools: Sam Sakr on Modular Textures, Noise, and the Art of Patchwork

Frap Tools, the Italian modular maestros, host Australian producer Sam Sakr for a deep dive into the world of modular synthesis and textural sound design. Sakr, known for his work with pop heavyweights and his introspective solo project, shares his journey from drums to Eurorack, revealing how modular gear has become central to his creative process. The conversation traverses everything from patching philosophies and the role of noise, to the practical realities of mixing, collaboration, and the ever-present lure of new module ideas. If you’re curious about how a seasoned producer integrates modular into daily production, or just want patch

Filter 8, Frap Tools 321, Frap Tools 333, Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools CGM, Frap Tools FELISTRI, Harmonic Oscillator, Javelin, Just Friends, Marbles, Torso T1, Verbos Scan & Pan

10. September 2024

MILES

UDO Audio

UDO Audio Super 8: Bi-Timbral Adventures in Evolving Sound

UDO Audio’s Super 8 is not your average polysynth—it’s a bi-timbral, modulation-rich machine designed for those who crave evolving, layered textures. In this official video, Hazel Mills takes the Super 8 through its paces, demonstrating how its dual sound engines, flexible modulation matrix, and hands-on controls can be harnessed for self-evolving patches. As typical for UDO Audio, the focus is on playability and sonic depth, with a clear invitation to experiment and push boundaries. If you’re interested in how modulation sources and destinations interact in a modern hybrid synth, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

UDO Super 8

5. September 2024

LYRA

nordkeyboards

Nord Keyboards Unveils Bryn Bliska Signature Sound Bank for Nord Stage 4: A Digital Sonic Playground

Nord Keyboards teams up with LA-based keyboardist and producer Bryn Bliska to launch a signature sound bank for the Nord Stage 4, and the results are anything but ordinary. This video walks us through Bliska’s creative process, highlighting how the new sound bank leverages the Stage 4’s expanded synth engine and effects section to deliver evolving textures, prepared pianos, and genre-blurring layers. Nord’s trademark red hardware meets a forward-thinking digital workflow, inviting both live performers and studio explorers to dive into a palette that’s as playful as it is deep. If you’re curious about how the Stage 4’s architecture enables

Nord Stage 4

5. September 2024

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Microsound Alchemy: Make Noise Explores QMMG and XPO in Sonic Detail

Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, return with a deep-dive into the world of microsound synthesis, putting the QMMG and XPO modules through their paces. This workshop-style video is a patcher’s delight, dissecting pulsar, glisson, and trainlet synthesis techniques with a focus on hands-on signal flow and creative modulation. Expect a heady mix of envelope sculpting, randomisation, and stereo wizardry, all delivered in Make Noise’s signature exploratory style. If you’re curious about how these modules can be wrangled into complex, evolving textures, this is a must-watch.

Maths, Morphagene, QMMG, Wogglebug, XPO

5. September 2024

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Osmose 2.0: Seven Ways This Firmware Update Rewrites the Playbook

Expressive E’s Osmose was already a standout in the MPE synth landscape, but the 2.0 firmware update takes its workflow and performance flexibility to a new level. In this official walkthrough, Expressive E highlights seven major features that sharpen preset management, expand MIDI control, and deepen expressive possibilities—especially for those integrating Osmose into complex studio or live rigs. From a revamped preset browser to advanced external MIDI tricks, the update is clearly aimed at making the Osmose not just more powerful, but more playable and adaptable. Let’s break down what’s new, what’s improved, and how these changes might reshape your

Expressive E Osmose

3. September 2024

LYRA

Polyend

Polyend Tracker Plus: Digital Sample Crafting in 15 Minutes

Polyend’s Tracker Plus takes center stage in this workflow-driven tutorial, where the focus is on building an entire track from one-shot samples and a curated palette of sounds. As is typical for Polyend’s artist-focused approach, the video walks through hands-on sequencing, sound sculpting, and live performance tools, all within the Tracker Plus’s hybrid architecture. From intuitive sample previewing to real-time pattern manipulation, this guide offers a clear look at how Tracker Plus aims to streamline the creative process for both studio producers and live performers. If you’re curious about how digital sampling, flexible pattern editing, and performance macros come together

Polyend Tracker Plus

31. August 2024

LYRA

WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s Iridium Core: Digital Powerhouse for Modular Minds

WaldorfMusicChannel delivers a methodical walkthrough of the Iridium Core, the latest addition to their Quantum/Iridium family, aimed squarely at synth enthusiasts who crave deep digital architecture and hands-on performance. This official tutorial doesn’t just skim the surface—it systematically explores global settings, patch management, modulation workflows, and the flexible synthesis engines that define the Iridium Core’s identity. With a focus on real-world usability, the video demonstrates how to navigate its layered architecture, performance macros, and MIDI integration, while also highlighting the importance of firmware updates and preset management. For anyone curious about how Waldorf’s digital DNA translates into workflow and sound

Iridium Core

31. August 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab mk3 Meets FL Studio: Seamless Integration for Modern Producers

Arturia’s official walkthrough puts the spotlight on the KeyLab mk3 as a DAW controller purpose-built for FL Studio integration. This video, presented by Lena, dives into how the KeyLab mk3’s automatic recognition, deep command mapping, and hands-on controls can streamline your music production workflow. From channel rack navigation to plugin management and Arturia’s own Analog Lab mode, the focus is on practical, real-world control. We break down what’s actually demonstrated—and where the workflow strengths and boundaries lie—so you can judge if this hybrid setup fits your studio or stage rig.

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia KeyLab MK3, FL Studio

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