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6. June 2024

OXI Instruments OXI One: Chord Mode Demystified – A Workflow-Driven Deep Dive

OXI Instruments, renowned for their forward-thinking sequencer designs, take center stage with a focused tutorial on the OXI One’s Chord Mode. This video isn’t just a surface-level preset parade—it’s a hands-on walkthrough of how Chord Mode empowers both theory geeks and absolute beginners to craft rich chord progressions with speed and intent. From auto voicing to user chord banks, OXI’s approach is all about making complex harmonic structures accessible and tweakable in real time. We dig into the architecture, performance tools, and creative shortcuts that define this sequencer’s chord workflow.

Oxi One

5. June 2024

LYRA

nordkeyboards

Nord Keyboards Unveil Sean “SynthSei” Alexander’s Signature Sound Bank for Stage 4

Nord Keyboards, renowned for their iconic red stage instruments, have teamed up with Boston-based keyboardist and sound designer Sean “SynthSei” Alexander to launch a new signature sound bank for the Nord Stage 4. This curated collection features 32 patches that span ambient pianos, motion synths, funky EPs, and more, all crafted to leverage the Stage 4’s deep layering and effects capabilities. The official video walks through the philosophy behind the bank, demonstrates standout sounds, and highlights how these patches are designed for versatility across genres and playing styles. For anyone seeking to push the Nord Stage 4’s hybrid architecture into

Nord Stage 4

1. June 2024

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Cascadia: Unveiling the Entropic Sequence Generator

Intellijel, the Canadian modular stalwart, dives deep into the hidden corners of their Cascadia semi-modular with a feature that’s as quirky as it is powerful: the Entropic Sequence Generator (ESG). In this official walkthrough, Matt from Intellijel demonstrates how ESG transforms Envelope B into a source of evolving random voltages, perfect for those who crave unpredictability in their patches. The video covers enabling ESG, its core controls, and creative modulation tricks, all delivered in Intellijel’s signature practical style. For anyone with a taste for generative chaos or just looking to spice up their voltage streams, this is a must-watch.

Intellijel Cascadia

30. May 2024

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia MiniBrute V: Digital Grit Meets Italo Body Music – Pablo Bozzi’s Workflow Unpacked

In this deep dive from Arturia’s official channel, Berlin-based DJ and producer Pablo Bozzi demonstrates how the new MiniBrute V software emulation fits seamlessly into his signature blend of Italo disco, EBM, and synthwave. Bozzi’s approach, rooted in both classical training and underground club culture, highlights the MiniBrute V’s ability to deliver gritty analog textures in a mobile, modern workflow. Arturia’s presentation focuses on the instrument’s sound-shaping power, modulation, and effects, as well as its adaptability for producers on the move. We explore how Bozzi leverages these features to craft hybrid sounds that bridge eras and genres, all within the

MiniBrute V

30. May 2024

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel Cascadia: Patchless Sound Sculpting in a Semi-Modular World

Intellijel’s Cascadia promises a semi-modular playground where cables are optional, not essential. In this video, the Intellijel team demystifies Cascadia’s internal routing, showing how its normalled connections let you shape and sequence sounds straight out of the box. For those wary of a forest of patch points, this walkthrough reveals how much you can achieve with just a MIDI controller and a few knob twists. It’s a practical primer for anyone curious about Cascadia’s workflow, and a reminder that sometimes, less spaghetti means more music.

Intellijel Cascadia, Intellijel Metropolix

28. May 2024

MILES

Expert Sleepers

Expert Sleepers Disting EX: Quadraphonic Mixer Mode – Spatial Audio in Eurorack

Expert Sleepers, long known for bridging modular hardware and computer-based workflows, takes a spatial leap with the Quadraphonic Mixer mode for the disting EX. This firmware update transforms the multi-tool module into a six-input, four-output mixer designed for immersive spatial audio—think Buchla-era quad, not just cinema surround. The official video walks through its gain structure, coordinate systems, and modulation options, all rendered in binaural for headphone listeners. If you’ve ever wondered how to throw your sounds around a room with joystick sweeps, spinners, and CV, this is a deep-dive into the patchable possibilities of quadraphonic mixing in a single module.

Expert Sleepers disting EX

27. May 2024

MILES

Frap Tools

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

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