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27. November 2025

Moog Music Messenger Preset Editor: Digital Control Meets Analog Character

Moog Music steps into the digital workflow arena with the Messenger Preset Editor, a free desktop tool designed to give Messenger synth owners deep, visual access to their instrument’s sound engine and preset management. This official Moog video walks through how the editor bridges hardware and software, offering real-time control, advanced modulation, and a streamlined librarian for organizing sounds. With the addition of new firmware features like duophonic mode, Moog aims to keep the hands-on spirit alive while expanding creative possibilities for both studio and stage. We take a closer look at how this editor redefines the Messenger experience for

Messenger Preset Editor, Moog Messenger

27. November 2025

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Elektron

Elektron Unleashes Grainer: A Granular Playground in Tonverk OS 1.1.0

Elektron, the Swedish powerhouse of performance-centric grooveboxes and synths, dives deep into digital territory with Grainer—the brand new granular machine for Tonverk, introduced in OS 1.1.0. In this official walkthrough, Risa T. methodically dissects Grainer’s architecture, revealing a tool that transforms samples into intricate textures, evolving pads, and rhythmic curiosities. The video is less about preset surfing and more about granular fundamentals: polyphony, play modes, parameter interplay, and how these digital grains can be wrangled into musical form. If you’re curious about how Elektron’s latest engine fits into your workflow, this is a must-watch breakdown.

Elektron Tonverk

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway’s AstroLab 37 Review: The Everything Synth or Just Everything at Once?

Sineway dives headfirst into the Arturia AstroLab 37 after six weeks of real-world use, cutting through the marketing fluff and getting straight to what matters. Is this compact synth a true all-in-one weapon for the modern producer, or just another preset pusher in a shiny box? Expect sharp takes, hands-on demos, and a few jabs at missing features. If you’re torn between the AstroLab and the MiniFreak, or just want to know if this thing slaps in a hybrid setup, Sineway’s got the answers – and maybe a few surprises. Get ready for a review that doesn’t pull punches.

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia MiniFreak, Digitakt II

26. November 2025

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Sanjay C

Arturia Astrolab 37: Sanjay C Unleashes a Portable Sonic Street Weapon

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is here, and Sanjay C wastes no time showing why this pint-sized powerhouse is more than just a travel buddy. Forget the usual MIDI controller snooze-fest—this thing packs real synth engines, a truckload of presets, and enough connectivity to make your laptop sweat. Sanjay C’s trademark clear-headed, hype-but-honest style slices through the marketing fluff, giving us the lowdown on what works, what’s missing, and who should actually care. If you’re after a compact rig that bridges studio and stage without the usual baggage, this video is your new boarding pass.

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman Unleashes the ROLI Airwave: Yamaha Montage Gets a Gesture Overhaul

Sam Gutman isn’t here to waste your time—he’s here to show you how the ROLI Airwave turns the Yamaha Montage into a full-on gesture-controlled beast. In this punchy demo and guide, Sam flexes his educator chops and dives straight into the sound, the setup, and the quirks that’ll trip you up if you’re not paying attention. Expect a no-fluff walkthrough, some seriously lush patches, and a reminder that waving your hands in the air can actually sound massive. If you want to see a synth rig go from polite to rave bunker with a flick of the wrist, this is

ROLI Airwave, Yamaha Montage

26. November 2025

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The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist Shrinks the Studio: Astrolab 37 in the Spotlight

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 just crash-landed in the compact synth arena, and The Midlife Synthesist is here to see if this pint-sized powerhouse can actually hold its own. Forget the 61-key behemoth—this is all about squeezing big sounds into a tiny footprint, with just enough controls to keep your live set from turning into a menu-diving nightmare. The Midlife Synthesist’s trademark wit and honesty slice through the marketing fluff, asking the real questions: Who’s this for, and does it actually slap, or is it just another MIDI controller in disguise? If you’re after a no-nonsense take on Arturia’s latest, buckle up.

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Sweetwater

Sweetwater & Cory Wong: StingRay II – Funky Firemist and Zipper Tests

Cory Wong crashes into Sweetwater with his signature Ernie Ball StingRay II, and it’s not just another pretty face. We get the inside scoop on how Wong twisted the classic StingRay DNA into a guitar that’s as versatile as his pedalboard – and just as wild. From custom-wound humbuckers to a finish so exclusive even Cory’s salty about it, this video is a rapid-fire tour of design, tone, and a thing called the “zipper test.” If you think all signature guitars are just marketing fluff, this one might just slap you out of your cynicism. Grab your headphones, because some

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay II Cory Wong Signature Guitar

26. November 2025

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger Unleashes the Arturia Astrolab 37: Tiny Synth, Massive Mayhem

If you reckon a synth has to be a hulking beast to pack a punch, Devin Belanger is here to prove you wrong, mate. In his latest video, the Vancouver-based maestro takes the Arturia Astrolab 37 for a spin, showing off just how much chaos you can wrangle from this pint-sized powerhouse. With three wild demo tracks—metal, ambient, and techno—Devin puts the Astrolab 37 through its paces, all while keeping things as portable as a six-pack at a bush doof. Whether you’re a live performer sick of lugging bricks or just keen for a synth that won’t buckle under pressure,

Arturia AstroLab 37, Soma Cosmos

26. November 2025

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Free Beat

Free Beat’s Budget Drum Rigs: The Zoom H6 Essential Goes Four Rounds

Ever wondered if a budget audio recorder can survive a four-mic drum assault? Free Beat puts the Zoom H6 Essential through its paces, plugging in a full set of drum mics and letting rip. No fluff, no studio trickery—just raw, honest testing from a creator who’s all about practical, actionable gear advice. If you’re a drummer with more ambition than cash, this one’s for you. Spoiler: the results might just make your wallet and your ears happy. Dive in for the gritty details, but trust us—some things you’ll want to hear for yourself.

AKG P70, Shure Beta 52, Shure SM57, Zoom H6 Essential

26. November 2025

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Audio Tutorial Experts

Grooveboxes in Gameboy Mode: Audio Tutorial Experts Show How to Tame MIDI Controllers & Interfaces

If you think grooveboxes are just blinking toys for nerds, you clearly haven’t checked out Audio Tutorial Experts! In their Groovebox Expert-Circle #1, Kai Chonishvili shows how to turn your groovebox into a real control center for live performance and studio action. Here, it’s not just step-sequencing like Tetris on speed—external MIDI controllers and audio interfaces are cleverly combined. Whether MPC, Maschine, or Elektron, Kai brings order to the patch cable chaos and reveals how a few knobs and some DIY courage can catapult your performance to the next level. If you want to see how a pile of buttons

Akai MPC Live 3, Allen & Heath Xone 4D, Elektron Analog Rytm

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