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14. October 2026

Patch Bay Mayhem: Espen Kraft’s MIDI & Audio Jungle Explained

Espen Kraft throws us into the deep end of 80s MIDI madness, showing off his labyrinthine patch bay setup. This isn’t your average Golden Retriever-friendly studio tour. We’re talking programmable patch bays, master keyboard domination, ADAT digital wizardry, and a graveyard of classic samplers and gritty synths—all wired for instant action. If you want to see real workflow chaos tamed, Kraft’s approach is as old-school as it is unapologetically efficient.

Akai S1000, Alesis ADAT HD24, Anatech SMP 16 MIDI and Audio Patch Bay, Audient iD14, Behringer Analog Mixer, Bit.01, E-mu E-MAX 2, E-mu ESI 4000, Eventide Effects Unit, Korg DDM220, Lexicon Effects Unit, M-Audio MIDI Sport 4x4, Roland Alpha Juno 2, Roland D550, Roland JV880, Roland JX-8P, Roland MC50, Roland MKS20, Roland MSQ 700, Roland S10, Roland S550, Roland UM1, Sequential Tom, Studio 128X MIDI Patch Bay, Yamaha 01V, Yamaha A3000, Yamaha QX3, Yamaha TX802, Yamaha TX81Z

3. December 2025

SPARKY

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s QX7 Christmas: Sequencing 80s Cheer Like a Pro

Espen Kraft is back in the synth bunker, this time with the Yamaha QX7 at the helm, wrangling a herd of classic 80s boxes to resurrect a festive banger—dawless, of course. If you think sequencers are just for nerds in lab coats, think again: this video is a crash course in proper groove wrangling, Kraft-style. Expect tight MIDI syncs, punchy drum machines, and enough quantization to make Santa tap his foot. Don’t let the Christmas theme fool you—this is a masterclass in vintage hardware sequencing, delivered with Espen’s trademark retro flair.

Bit01, Roland D550, Roland TR-626, Sequential Tom, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha QX7, Yamaha TX802

29. September 2025

RILEY

Espen Kraft

EspenKraft’s Yamaha DM3 Adventure: A Beatmaker’s Dream Rig

EspenKraft breaks down how to turn the Yamaha DM3 into a beatmaker’s paradise. From routing vintage synths through a digital mixer to seamless DAW integration, this video is a goldmine for anyone looking to upgrade their studio flow without the hassle. Get ready for a deep dive into old-school meets new-school soundcrafting.

Cubase, Kawai K3M, Lexicon PCM-70, Roland Alpha Juno 2, Roland D550, Yamaha DM3, Yamaha TX802, Zoom MS-70 CDR