MORE ARTICLE WITH Novation Peak

28. July 2026

Sineway’s First Live Set: Gear Glory and Rookie Regrets

Sineway dives headfirst into their debut live performance, dragging a pile of gear into the rave bunker and emerging with stories, sweat, and a few singed eyebrows. Expect sharp verdicts on everything from the Novation Peak to the Digitakt 2, plus hard-won lessons about what actually matters when you’re facing a real crowd and not just your houseplants. This isn’t a victory lap—it’s a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the stuff Sineway will never do again. Grab your headphones, it gets bumpy.

Elektron Digitakt 2, Hologram Microcosm, Novation Launch Control XL 3, Novation Peak, OneOdio Studio Max 2, Zoom LiveTrak L6max

23. July 2026

MILES

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Mod Lanes, Pattern Reset and the Hidden Rhythms Within

In this Playbook episode, OXI Instruments brings modular sequencing tricks front and centre with a technique from Pietro Coquinati. The focus is on mod lanes in the OXI One sequencer—specifically, how manipulating modulation lane lengths and reset functions uncovers new phrasing and groove. The demonstration is practical, hands-on and rooted in rhythmic grounding, showing how a simple chord can be made to pulse, evolve and surprise. For anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of sequencing modulation, this is a prime example of how subtle voltage choreography breathes life into even the most straightforward patches.

Novation Peak, Oxi One

7. May 2026

LYRA

Novation

Novation Peak in SCALER’s Live Rig: Digital Powerhouse at the Heart of Hybrid Performance

Novation’s latest behind-the-scenes video takes us deep into the live electronic setup of Bristol’s SCALER, where the Peak synth stands as the central force shaping their sound. With a workflow that seamlessly blends hardware and software, SCALER leverages the Peak’s digital muscle—oscillators, effects, and performance tools—to bridge the gap between studio precision and stage spontaneity. This isn’t just a rig rundown; it’s a practical exploration of how a modern hybrid synth can anchor a band’s evolving sonic identity, all under the pragmatic, artist-focused lens that Novation’s content is known for. If you’re curious about how digital synth architecture translates into

Ableton Live, Novation Launch Control, Novation Launch Control XL, Novation Peak, Oberheim Teo-5, Roland SP-404

30. April 2026

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway’s Novation Peak Review: Digital Precision, Analog Bite, and Zero Nonsense

Sineway’s taken the Novation Peak for a year-long spin—through tracks, live sets, and the daily grind. This isn’t your average synth review; it’s a straight-talking look at what makes the Peak a modern classic (and where it faceplants). Expect sharp insights, a few gripes, and plenty of praise for a synth that’s as much at home in a club as it is in your bedroom bunker. If you’re after glossy sales talk, look elsewhere. If you want to know why the Peak still rules the roost in 2026, Sineway’s got the answers—delivered with the clarity and no-BS attitude we love.

Digitakt II, Hologram Microcosm, Novation Launch Control XL 3, Novation Peak

13. March 2026

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway’s No-Click Loop Hack: Seamless Sampling for Syntakt, Digitakt & Beyond

Clicks at your loop points? Sineway’s here to save your next rave bunker session from digital heartbreak. In this punchy walkthrough, Sineway slices through the nonsense and shows how to banish those sample clicks using a dead-simple crossfade trick in Audacity. No fancy plugins, no wallet-busting tools—just a free app, a Novation Peak, and some Elektron boxes hungry for smooth loops. If you’re tired of your grooves sounding like a toaster-fight, this one’s for you. Expect sharp tips, real-world workflow, and a creator who actually knows their way around a sampler.

Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, Novation Peak

9. March 2026

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes Double 0-Coast: Small Box, Massive Vibes

What happens when The Midlife Synthesist gets his hands on not one, but two Make Noise 0-Coasts? You get a late-night jam session that turns bedtime into a rave bunker. This isn’t your average synth demo—expect beefy bass, spontaneous knob-twiddling, and a setup that’s as flexible as it is fun. The Midlife Synthesist’s signature style shines through, blending technical chops with a dash of chaos and plenty of groove. If you think small synths can’t punch above their weight, this video will make you think again.

Akai MPC Live 3, Make Noise 0-Coast, Novation Peak, Zoom L6

5. March 2026

SPARKY

Sineway

Sineway Unleashes the Syntakt 1.40: Sampling, Stacking, and Sonic Mayhem

Elektron’s Syntakt just got a firmware steroid injection, and Sineway is here to show us why this isn’t just about slapping samples on a groovebox. If you thought the Syntakt was just another drum machine, think again – this update turns it into a mutant sound design playground. Sineway’s trademark clarity and club-focused approach cut through the hype, spotlighting the real power-ups: morphing, stacking, and linking that’ll have your tracks flexing in new directions. If you want to know what happens when a techno weapon gets a brain transplant, buckle up – this is the Syntakt like you’ve never heard

Arturia AstroLab 37, Elektron Syntakt, Novation Peak, Sequential Fourm

8. December 2025

LUMINA

MusicRadar Tech

Halina Rice: Sonic Worlds and Immersive Storytelling with MusicRadar Tech

Step inside the luminous fog of Halina Rice’s creative universe, where sound and vision dissolve boundaries. In this intimate conversation with MusicRadar Tech, Rice reveals how her immersive-first approach transforms electronic music into a living, breathing environment. From spatial audio to evocative lighting, her performances are less concerts and more portals—each note a brushstroke in a vast, cinematic landscape. For those who see music as a place to inhabit, not just a sequence of beats, this interview is a rare glimpse into the architecture of sonic storytelling.

Ableton Live, L-Acoustics Elisa, Minimoog Voyager, Novation Peak, Roland SE-02, Roland SH-09, XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color

22. November 2025

LUMINA

MusicRadar Tech

Halina Rice’s Sonic Hypnosis: MusicRadar Tech Unveils an Immersive Dreamscape

Step inside the luminous fog of Halina Rice’s creative mind, as MusicRadar Tech guides us through the making of “Hypnosis”—a track that doesn’t just play, but envelops. In this poetic walkthrough, Rice reveals how she sculpts sound into spatial architecture, weaving analog warmth, digital recall, and atmospheric ghosts into a living, breathing composition. The journey drifts from studio alchemy to the magnetic resonance of her live immersive setup, where audio, visuals, and light become one. For those who hear in colors and feel in frequencies, this is a glimpse into the cinematic soul of modern electronic performance.

Ableton Live, Ableton Push, L-Acoustics L-ISA spatial audio system, Native Instruments Transient Master, Novation Peak, Roland Boutique SE-02, u-he Diva

6. September 2025

RILEY

The Midlife Synthesist

Double the 0-Coast, Double the Fun with MidlifeSynthesist

Ever wondered if two semi-modular synth beasts are better than one? MidlifeSynthesist dives deep into the world of the Make Noise 0-Coast, exploring its quirky charm and boundary-pushing sound capabilities. This ain’t no ordinary review—it’s a groove-driven journey highlighting the synth’s versatility and the sheer joy of jamming without a cable jungle.

0-Coast, Moog Minitaur, Novation Peak, Strymon NightSky

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