MORE ARTICLE WITH Arturia MiniFreak

16. October 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Schools Us: The Wild Ride of Synth Memory Management

Ever wondered why your ancient groovebox needs a backup strategy worthy of a rave bunker? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives headfirst into the chaotic evolution of synth memory—from scribbled patch sheets to SysEx dumps that could melt your DAW. Expect nostalgia, hard truths, and a compact but punchy tour through decades of sound-saving mischief. If you’ve ever feared losing your bangers to a dead battery or a dodgy SD card, this is your mandatory crash course—minus the fluffy history lesson.

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia MiniFreak, Moog DFAM, Peavey rack mount synthesizer, Polyend Play Plus, Prophet 5, Roland JV-2080, Roland VP-9000, Yamaha DX7

5. October 2026

SPARKY

Bloom Music

Bloom Music Turns the Minifreak Into a Sonic Street Weapon

Bloom Music’s Donald Jordan gets his paws on the Minifreak 5.0 firmware, and suddenly this already-mean synth is packing user samples. Forget boring stability updates – Arturia just threw gasoline on the creative fire, and Donald’s in the thick of it, slicing through menus and showing off what this thing can really do. If you thought the Minifreak was just another pretty face, strap in – it’s about to start a toaster-fight.

Arturia MiniFreak

1. October 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia’s Digital Palette: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Crafts with Rev OCEAN, MiniFreak & KeyStep

In this atmospheric session, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith invites us inside her digital workflow, shaping intricate electronic textures using Arturia’s MiniFreak, Rev OCEAN, and KeyStep. The official Arturia video offers a candid look at her creative process, focusing on the character of digital tools, the emotional power of reverb, and the evolving role of MIDI controllers in live performance. As Smith navigates between analog samples and DSP-driven soundscapes, the video spotlights how these devices support her search for expressive, layered sound and improvisational freedom.

Arturia Keystep, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Rev OCEAN

21. September 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes the MiniFreak 5.0 Update: Sample Mayhem and Wavetable Chaos

Arturia’s MiniFreak just levelled up, and The Unperson is here to drag it out of the polite synth club and straight into the rave bunker. Forget stale presets—this firmware update lets you hotwire your own samples and wavetables right into the MiniFreak’s core. The Unperson guides us through the process, pokes at the new engines, and shows off some truly warped patches—because why sound normal when you can sound freaky? If you’ve ever wanted your synth to scream in your own accent, this is your moment.

Arturia MiniFreak

6. September 2026

LUMINA

synth4ever

A Studio of Sonic Memory: synth4ever Journeys through Devin Belanger’s Ambient Sanctuary

In the luminous world of synth storytelling, synth4ever invites us into Devin Belanger’s creative nebula. From classical roots to electronic reverie, Devin—known musically as Miles Away—unfolds a studio woven with analog ghosts, digital whispers, and tactile tools that blur nostalgia and innovation. Through this immersive tour, we wander not just among synthesizers, but through the emotive philosophy of a composer who crafts sound like memory, and memory like sound. Here, every knob, pedal, and patch breathes with intention, inviting us to drift deeper into the magnetic resonance of creative life.

Arturia MiniFreak, ASM Hydrasynth (Leviasynth), E7, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Fairfield Circuitry Meat Mod, Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth, Maris Autobot X, Maris Mercury X, Moog Matriarch, Night Verb Erica Synths, Novation Peak, OBX8, Osmose, Prophet 10 Special Edition, Rhodes Mark 1, Serum 2, Solar 42, Soma Cosmos, Third Wave, UDO Super Gemini, Walrus Marakai

7. August 2026

TAS

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s Remix Rodeo: Four Producers, One Song, Total Mayhem

Strap in, legends! Andrew Huang’s rounded up a wild mob of sonic wranglers—Swarvy, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Shigeto, and himself—to take Son Lux’s “Want You To Love” for a spin. Each remix is as unique as a Melbourne laneway mural after a night out, flipping stems into grooves, maximalist synth storms, or percussive parties. If you reckon you’ve heard it all before—think again, mate. This is four flavours of chaos, served with Andrew’s signature playful energy and a few left turns that’ll knock your socks off.

Ableton Live, Artemis Synth, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Stage 73, Buchla 200e, Buchla Music Easel, Korg Monopoly, Korg Volca, Minimal Audio Evoke, Moog Mini-Modular, Roland Polysynth, Slate and Ash Landforms, Strymon Timeline, UAD Anthem, Vital

29. June 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

Loop Liberation: The Unperson vs. The Eternal 8-Bar Trap

Ever feel like your tracks are stuck in an endless rave bunker of 8-bar loops? The Unperson is here with a hardware-heavy rescue mission, dragging jams from modular chaos and OP-1 mischief into actual, finished tracks. No fairy dust, just honest talk, practical workflow, and a healthy dose of British self-deprecation. If you’re tired of loop purgatory, this one’s for you—expect modular grit, Ableton tricks, and a blunt kick against procrastination.

Ableton Live, Arturia MiniFreak, Audio Punks, Ladybug Lo-Fi Reverb, Massive X, Nobula Monumatic, Platz Oscillator, RYK M185 Sequencer, Sketch Cassette 2, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Valhalla Supermassive

10. May 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Minilogue XD: Five Reasons This Synth Still Slaps

Woody Piano Shack dives into the KORG Minilogue XD and lays down five (well, six) reasons why this synth still packs a punch in 2024. If you think this box is just another pretty face, think again – Woody’s no-nonsense approach slices through the fluff, showing off the XD’s build, sound design muscle, and those tasty effects. Expect sharp opinions, hands-on demos, and a few curveballs for the synth snobs. If you’re after a compact weapon for your sonic arsenal, this one’s worth a look – but don’t blink, or you’ll miss the dirty details only the video can deliver.

Arturia MiniFreak, Hydrasynth Explorer, Korg Minilogue XD, Roland GAIA 2

14. April 2026

SPARKY

Vulture Culture

Vulture Culture Throws Down: Can You Really Not Hear the Difference in a Mix?

Vulture Culture isn’t here to coddle your plugin collection or stroke your vintage synth ego. In this barnstormer of a shootout, he lines up classic analog beasts against their Arturia software clones and asks the question that’s split studios and forums for decades: can you actually hear the difference in a mix, or is that just synth snobbery? Expect blind tests, brutal honesty, and a few sacred cows getting roasted. If you think the average listener can’t tell hardware from software, prepare for a reality check—served with Vulture Culture’s signature clarity and a side of sarcasm. This one’s for the

Arturia CS-80 V, Arturia Jun-6 V, Arturia Matrix-12 V, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia TAPE-201, Ensoniq ESQ-1, Korg DW-8000, Oberheim Matrix 12, PWM Malevolent, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland Juno 6, Roland RE-501 Tape Echo, Yamaha CS70M

8. April 2026

SPARKY

Venus Theory

Venus Theory’s OS Cage Match: Mac Neo vs Raspberry Pi 5 for Music Production

Venus Theory, the ambient architect with a taste for cinematic soundscapes, ditches Windows and dives headfirst into the murky waters of Mac and Linux for a real-world music production showdown. Forget benchmarks and spec sheets—this is about writing actual tracks for an actual game, with actual bills on the line. Expect sarcasm, self-deprecation, and a healthy disrespect for operating system dogma. If you think you need a NASA rig to make music, prepare to have your excuses roasted. Venus Theory’s style is equal parts nerdy and no-nonsense, and this video is a wild ride through the OS jungle. Spoiler: the

Arturia MiniFreak, Decent Sampler, Mac Neo, Raspberry Pi 5

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