T-1 from Torso Electronics is an algorithmic, or generative sequencer that does things very differently from other sequencers. T-1 combines notes you enter with rhythmic and melodic rules that are applied to them. Rules or tools like euclidean sequencing, arpeggiators, … Continue reading TORSO T-1 – Generative sequencer review and tutorial
SYNTRX from Erica Synths is inspired by the interface of the legendary EMS Synthi AKS, a modular synth with a pin matrix designed to overcome the hassle of patch cables. SYNTRX however has one major difference, and that’s a digitally … Continue reading SYNTRX: review and sound design tutorial – EMS Synthi reimagined by Erica Synths
Disting MK4 is one of Eurorack’s most popular modules, and now, two of them have been fused together and improved in the form of Disting EX: a module from Expert Sleepers that can work in one of two modes – … Continue reading When two become one: DISTING EX by Expert Sleepers – Review, tutorial and comparison to DISTING MK4
This video explores three main topics: How MPC Live II compares to MPC Live I and MPC One How good Live II’s speakers are, and… What’s new in MPC version 2.8 in particular in light of the cons in my … Continue reading MPC Live II vs MPC One and MPC Live – Speaker test, review and 2.8 tutorial
Two years after I built the workshop edition of the Subharmonicon, Moog is releasing a new mass-production version. It’s better in several few ways – here’s the full review, including quite a few patching and pairing ideas: TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro … Continue reading The New Moog Subharmonicon Reviewed: Full Tutorial with 9 patch ideas and pairings
0-CTRL from Make Noise is an analog, touch sequencer and controller. It’s in the same form factor as the 0-COAST, pairs well with it but also with any semi-modular or eurorack gear. In this video I go over what 0-CTRL … Continue reading Make Noise 0-CTRL Review, Patch Ideas with 0-COAST and other modules
1010Music just released a new MK2 hardware version of BitBox and a new “mini-me” version of it – Bitbox Micro – two of the most powerful and flexible eurorack samplers, sample players and loopers. In this video, I take a … Continue reading Bitbox Micro vs Bitbox MK2: Review, tutorial, and detailed comparison of 1010music’s new samplers
There’s a good chance your studio is lying to you, meaning that it’s adding and removing sound levels at different frequencies due to reflections and room modes. So, if you create music based on the raw audio coming out of … Continue reading Is your studio lying to you? Here are 12 ways to fix it // Testing Room EQ Wizard (REW), ARC 3, Sonarworks & Adam A8X
KeyStep Pro from Arturia is a MIDI keyboard controller with 4 built in sequencing tracks – each capable of acting as a polyphonic sequencer, or alternatively, a drum sequencer in the case of track 1 and three arpeggiators in tracks … Continue reading Arturia KeyStep Pro – Full review and tutorial
This video is a double feature – a review with pros and cons of both Aeros Loop Studio and the BeatBuddy drum machine from Singular Sound. Each can be used independently, but they can also sync with each other over … Continue reading Full Review: Aeros Looper and BeatBuddy by Singular Sound