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26. November 2025

Espen Kraft’s Poly-61: Italo Disco on a Shoestring

Espen Kraft dives headfirst into the neon-lit world of Italo Disco, armed with a Korg Poly-61 that’s more budget than bling but still packs a punch. This isn’t just another nostalgia trip—Espen’s got the vintage drum machines, sequencers, and a DAW all locked in tight, showing how to wrangle classic sounds without selling your kidneys. Expect sharp sync tricks, arpeggiator wizardry, and a setup that proves you don’t need a museum piece to get the dancefloor moving. If you want to see how to squeeze pure disco juice from 80s gear, this is your jam.

Doepfer MSY2, Drumulator, Korg DDM220, Korg Poly-61, Korg SQD1, Sequential Tom

26. November 2025

RILEY

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Sequencer Hack: Finish Tracks Before Your Coffee Gets Cold

Ever spent hours stacking loops and still ended up with a track that feels like reheated pizza? Pick Yourself is here to flip your workflow upside down with a sequencer automation trick that’ll have you finishing bangers faster than you can say “Ableton freeze.” In this video, Philipp ditches the old-school clip-dragging grind and shows how automating sequencer parameters can turn a basic loop into a living, breathing arrangement. If you’re tired of endless tweaking and want to actually finish tracks—without losing your groove—this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and get ready for some streetwise arrangement magic.

Ableton Live, MDDSnake

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the AstroLab 37: Pocket-Sized Powerhouse or Just Shrunk Down?

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Arturia AstroLab 37, a synth that promises to squeeze the V Collection’s muscle into a rig you can actually carry to a gig without a forklift. Is it just a baby version of its bigger siblings, or does it punch above its weight in the rave bunker? We get Starsky’s signature, no-fluff breakdown—warts, wonders, and workflow quirks included. If you’re after a portable street weapon for live sets or want studio-grade sounds without the studio-grade hernia, this review is your new cheat sheet. Spoiler: there’s more under the hood than you’d expect from something

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia AstroLab 37: Compact Powerhouse for the Modern Stage

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 is pitched as a travel-ready, performance-focused keyboard that distills the company’s celebrated software engines into a portable hardware format. In this official overview, Arturia walks us through the instrument’s curated sound library, hands-on macro controls, and streamlined navigation—all designed for the realities of stage and studio work. With over 1,800 presets, robust effects, and a suite of performance tools, AstroLab 37 aims to bridge the gap between deep synthesis and immediate playability. We examine how this compact keyboard delivers on those promises, and where its workflow strengths truly lie.

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

MILES

Verbos Electronics GmbH

Verbos Electronics Voltage Multistage 16: The Patch Brain of Modular Control

In this deep-dive from Verbos Electronics GmbH, the Voltage Multistage 16 steps into the limelight as the central nervous system of a modular patch. Mark Verbos’s design philosophy—spacious, tactile, and performance-ready—shines through as every output is pressed into service. The video demonstrates how this module can be the heart of envelope shaping, pitch sequencing, and harmonic animation, all while keeping the patch both elegant and flexible. For anyone obsessed with control voltage choreography and evolving soundscapes, this is a masterclass in modular workflow.

Amp & Tone, Harmonic Oscillator, Multi-Delay, Scan & Pan, Voltage Multistage 16

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology’s Astrolab 37: Software Synths Go Streetwise

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is what happens when you stuff the V Collection’s best bits into a compact slab of hardware and hand it to a synth fiend like Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology. This isn’t your average plastic preset box—it’s a curated arsenal of over 40 modelled synths, all ready to be battered live or in the studio. But don’t get too excited about knob-twiddling: you get four main controls and a world of instant gratification. Is it a gigging weapon or a sound designer’s nightmare? Robin’s honest, hands-on review slices through the hype and gets right to the

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia V Collection

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce vs. AstroLab 37: Small Synth, Big Moves

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 just landed, and Mike from Creative Sauce is poking it with a stick to see what falls out. This isn’t your average plastic mini-keyboard – it’s a portable synth weapon loaded with Analog Lab’s sonic arsenal, minus the laptop leash. Mike’s got opinions, and he’s not shy about sharing advice Arturia probably wishes he’d keep to himself. If you want to know whether this pint-sized AstroLab is a studio cheat code or just another shiny toy, strap in. We’re diving deep, but not so deep you’ll need a snorkel.

Arturia AstroLab 37

26. November 2025

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Mercury-8: Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes Cherry Audio’s Jupiter-8 Monster

Cherry Audio’s Mercury-8 is here to crash your nostalgia party, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is your guide through this digital rave bunker. Forget vintage headaches and sky-high prices—this plugin promises the iconic Jupiter-8 vibe, then slaps on a heap of modern muscle. Nu-Trix doesn’t just tickle the presets; he dives deep, pokes at the modulation matrix, and gets cheeky with the drift control. If you’re after that early-’80s polyphonic punch but want more than a museum piece, this review is your shortcut to the future-past. Grab a cuppa, because things get weird—in a good way.

Cherry Audio Mercury-8

25. November 2025

RILEY

SON WU

SON WU Drops the Bastl KASTLE 2 Alchemist: Pocket-Sized Synth, Street-Sized Fun

If you’re on the hunt for a synth that fits in your pocket and won’t drain your rent money, SON WU just cooked up a killer walkthrough of the Bastl KASTLE 2 Alchemist. This little box is all about instant fun—five engines, wild modulation, and enough groove to keep your next beat tape spicy. SON WU’s signature style makes the demo feel like you’re hanging out in his studio, learning tricks between jokes. If you want to know if this synth slaps or flops, keep reading—because this review dives deep into every knob twist and hack.

Bastl KASTLE 2 Alchemist

25. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

Semi-Modular Whispers: MusoTalk and the Charm of Chaos Synthesis

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of semi-modular synthesizers! MusoTalk presents three exceptional devices under 250 euros that captivate beginners and advanced users alike. A Behringer K-2, Cre8audio East Beast, and Korg Volca Modular, each with its own unique character and sound universe. Perfect for all those who wish to elevate the geometry of sound to their own art form.

Behringer K-2, Cre8audio East Beast, Korg Volca Modular

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