In this video we get to know the people and process behind building Moog’s new Grandmother synth, as well as get a taste of what it sounds like. Like Moog’s Mother-32, Grandmother is a semimodular analog synthesizer. But Grandmother has … Continue reading Moog Grandmother sound test and factory tour
The Behringer Model D is a great analog synth – and by design it’s monophonic. However, if you’ve seen my channel before, you know I’m not going to let that stop me from trying to play more than one note … Continue reading How to “upgrade” your Behringer Model D to a duophonic synth
I recently received for review the VariFO, a new and relatively cheap quad LFO module from VoicAs – a new eurorack company. With so many LFOs on tap, it inspired me to put together a clip with beginner as well as … Continue reading 10 creative ways to use LFOs
In my review of DFAM and the comparison to Mother-32, I mentioned a few features that Mother-32 had and DFAM didn’t. The ability to have different length sequences – either less or more than 8 steps, the ability to sequence … Continue reading Why Eurorack is AWESOME: 5 wish-list features added to DFAM by Moog
DFAM (Drummer From Another Mother) is the second semi-modular Moog are releasing in a compact, either standalone or 60hp eurorack form factor, following the Mother-32, and while they may look very similar, they’re actually very different animals. I already did … Continue reading Moog DFAM vs MOTHER-32: Review and comparison
The Disting has an ever expanding library of onboard modules or algorithms that can do very different things – currently about 80 but probably more by the time you watch this, all embodied in a 4HP module. If you … Continue reading 80 MODULES IN 4HP?! Disting MK4 review and my top 5 algorithms
The Z-DSP a cartridge based open-source variable clock digital signal processor from tip-top audio. Let’s break that down: cartridge-based means that it needs one a cartridges with an algorithm that determines how it works. Variable clock means that you can … Continue reading Tiptop Z-DSP Review, first look at Reverb FDN and 5 other effects
A really short and sweet video on how to play pads or chords on a monophonic synthesizer: Continue reading Quick synth tip: How to play pads/chords on a MONO synth
Here’s what this clip is about: Going modular is a lot of fun but can get very expensive, very fast. But there’s a way put together a hybrid modular synth in a gradual, focused way, by only getting the modules … Continue reading Hybrid modular – The one must-have module: bridging Eurorack and VCV Rack, Softube (ES-8 and MOTU)
The Moog Mother-32 is an amazingly powerful and great sounding synth with quite a few hidden gems and expandable capabilities – check them out in this clip along with a full review: The intro music is a cover of Infected … Continue reading Moog Mother-32 review and 9 hidden gems