Review and preset card “hack” – Erica Synths PICO System 3
PICO SYSTEM III from Erica Synths is a step away from the previous PICO systems. The cost has been reduced by creating one set of modules rather than individual swappable […]
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Review and tutorial – VRL (Voltage Research Lab) from Pittsburgh Modular
Voltage Research Lab is now in production and Pittsburgh Modular had a spare prototype to send in for review. VRL is their Buchla-inspired mini synth with a primary complex oscillator
Frap tools USTA: Review, tutorial and setup walkthrough
USTA is a eurorack sequencer based around the concept of four independent tracks with variable stage lengths, meaning that each step in a sequence doesn’t necessarily represent the same amount
Review: Novation LaunchPad X vs MINI MK3 and Custom MIDI layout tutorial
Novation just updated the LaunchPad Mini with RGB color pads and the LaunchPad X with velocity sensitive pads and polyphonic aftertouch. But that’s not all… check out all the differences
Behringer DeepMind Review, Tutorial and 10 hidden gems
In this video I take a deep dive into DeepMind – it’s part review, part beginner’s tutorial, and also has a “tips and tricks” part, highlighting 10 little gems hidden
Roland MC101 vs. MC707 – Review, pros & cons
In this video, I compare the Roland MC-101 to the MC-707, as well as give context to other instruments in the category: standalone hardware grooveboxes – meaning machines that let you
Presets for Eurorack? Polyend’s new modules reviewed (including Anywhere and Poly 2)
Here’s my review of all three of Polyend’s new modules – Anywhere lets you power a modular setup with a regular phone charger – I explore how far this goes;
Matriarch vs. Grandmother // New Features in Moog Matriarch
This video covers two things – first, updates to Matriarch since my original review, and then second, to answer a question I got quite a lot after my review, which
Roland MC-707: Detailed Review
The MC-707 is a new groovebox from Roland, and it’s coming back in to the game quite strong, with a clip-launcher style workflow, powerful synth engine and time stretching looper.
KORG NUTEKT NTS-1: Full review – Here’s everything it can do
NTS-1 is a new standalone mini synth from Korg’s Nutekt DIY brand. It’s a small but powerful digital synth that’s based on the same programmable digital oscillator and effects engines