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14. November 2025

Free Beat Throws Down: Zoom H6 Essential vs. Acoustic Drums – Budget Banger or Bin Fodder?

Ever wondered if you can mic up a full acoustic drum kit with just a budget recorder and not sound like you’re trapped in a biscuit tin? Free Beat’s latest video takes the Zoom H6 Essential, plonks it on a Gretsch Catalina, and gives it a proper thrashing. No multi-mic wizardry, no studio trickery – just raw, honest drum sounds straight into a portable box. If you’re sick of gear reviews that waffle, this one’s for you: fast, practical, and full of real-world chaos. Spoiler: it’s not Abbey Road, but it might just save your next jam session.

Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz Drum Kit, Zoom H6 Essential

14. November 2025

SPARKY

phill in da blank

phill in da blank’s Yamaha Seqtrak: One Year Later and Still in the Rave Bunker

One year on, phill in da blank takes the Yamaha Seqtrak back into the sonic trenches to see if this orange groovebox still packs a punch or just gathers dust. Known for his laid-back, groove-driven jams and a knack for wringing soul from hardware, Phill gives us the lowdown on what slaps, what sags, and why he keeps coming back for more. Expect honest takes, a few side-eyes at Yamaha’s update game, and a reminder that sometimes presets are the real MVPs. If you want the full flavour, you’ll need to watch the video—some things just can’t be translated from

Yamaha SEQTRAK

13. November 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

BoloDaProducer and the Magic of Logic Pro

BoloDaProducer gives us the lowdown on why Logic Pro is a producer’s best friend. From its unbeatable Mac optimization to its lifetime updates and killer sampling features, this DAW stands out in the crowd. Tune in to discover why Logic Pro is a sound investment for any beatmaker.

Logic Pro

13. November 2025

RILEY

MALO BEATS

malobeats’ Sizzling Beat Cooking Session

Join malobeats as he whips up beats on the AKAI MPC Live 2, blending his musical mastery with some playful Q&A. Dive into his world of file management jazz, sample-centric artistry, and drum kit magic, all while he dishes out tricks hotter than a Chicago food truck. Perfect for synth heads and beat aficionados.

AKAI MPC Live 2, Beat Butcher Filth 8, Damon Florez Sample Pack

13. November 2025

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel Unleashes ZENOLOGY GX: A Deep Dive into ZEN-Core’s Expansive Digital Architecture

RolandChannel’s latest overview introduces ZENOLOGY GX, a software instrument that harnesses the formidable ZEN-Core Synthesis System within the GALAXIAS environment. With a staggering library of over 11,000 sounds—spanning vintage analog classics to modern digital hybrids—ZENOLOGY GX is positioned as both a sound designer’s playground and a performance powerhouse. This video walks through its multi-partial synth engine, deep modulation, and effects architecture, while highlighting seamless integration with GALAXIAS for complex layering and scene creation. For those obsessed with workflow, patch management, and evolving digital ecosystems, this is a revealing look at how Roland’s flagship software synth aims to fit into modern

Roland GALAXIAS, Roland ZENOLOGY GX

13. November 2025

MILES

Moog Music

Moog Music Explores the Sonic Frontier: FM, AM and Harmonic Alchemy

Moog Music’s official channel continues its educational odyssey with Lesson 6 of ‘Synthesizing with Moog’, this time plunging headfirst into the world of carriers, modulators, and the wild textures they can conjure. The video, hosted by Chris Miller, unpacks the mechanics and musicality of Frequency Modulation (FM), Amplitude Modulation (AM), and the creation of harmonics through both classic and creative means. Expect a blend of historical nods, hands-on patching, and a gentle nudge to break the rules. If you’ve ever wondered how a triangle wave can become a snarling beast or what happens when you push an LFO into audio

CP3 mixer, Minimoog, Moog Messenger

13. November 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise Output Mixing: Exploring Submixing on PoliMATHS and MultiWAVE

Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, are back with a deep dive into output mixing on their latest modules: PoliMATHS and MultiWAVE. In this official walkthrough, the team demonstrates how both modules allow for flexible submixing, letting users group channels in unconventional ways for both modulation and voicing. The video walks through the button combinations needed to engage these features, shows off the LED feedback, and provides patch examples that highlight the creative potential of these submixes. If you’re curious about how these modules can slot into your rack for more complex signal routing, this is essential viewing.

MultiWAVE, PoliMATHS

13. November 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise MultiWAVE: Eightfold Polyphony for the Modular Frontier

Make Noise, the Asheville vanguard of modular experimentation, unveils the MultiWAVE: an 8-channel dual wavetable oscillator designed to be the polyphonic heart of their New Universal Synthesizer System—or a wild card in any Eurorack rig. This official video walks us through MultiWAVE’s architecture, from its dual-oscillator-per-channel design to its advanced modulation and polyphony tools. As is typical for Make Noise, the focus is on creative signal flow, shared control concepts, and patching methods that invite you to explore unfamiliar musical territory. If you’re after a module that turns a single gesture into a forest of voices, this one’s worth a

Make Noise MultiWAVE, Make Noise PoliMATHS, Make Noise QXG

13. November 2025

LYRA

MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE MultiWAVE: MultiMod LFO Architecture for Deep Timbre Modulation

Make Noise’s MultiWAVE module takes a digital deep dive into timbral modulation, harnessing a MultiMod-styled LFO to animate wavetables across two oscillators. In this official walkthrough, the Asheville-based experimentalists demonstrate how their signature modulation architecture translates into hands-on sound design, with a focus on independent shapes, modulation speeds, and advanced page 2 options. If you’re curious about how digital LFOs can sculpt complex sonic movement—or how Make Noise’s workflow philosophy manifests in their latest module—this video offers a precise, architecture-driven look at the MultiWAVE’s modulation engine.

MultiWAVE

13. November 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE PoliMATHS: Exploring Dual Cycle Modes for Modular Mayhem

PoliMATHS, the latest modular offering from MAKEN0ISE, brings a fresh twist to cycling function generators with its two distinctive cycle modes. In classic Make Noise fashion, the official video walks us through both the simultaneous and chained cycling behaviours, showing how these modes can unlock new rhythmic and sequencing possibilities. Whether you’re after intricate polyrhythms or evolving cascades of modulation, PoliMATHS aims to be more than just another Maths clone—it’s a playground for patchers who crave interaction and control. Let’s dissect what these cycle modes actually do, how they’re accessed, and what creative doors they might open in a real-world

PoliMATHS

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