Launchpad Pro MK3 and LaunchPad X are the newest iterations of the large and medium-sized, grid-based MIDI controllers from Novation. They don’t make any sounds on their own, but rather are designed to play and control other software or hardware … Continue reading LAUNCHPAD PRO MK3 vs LAUNCHPAD X – Review and tutorial of Novation’s top MIDI controllers
This video has two goals in mind – to put together as comprehensive as possible buyers guide/list of features to look for in an audio interface, and to use that checklist while going through the three interfaces in Arturia’s line … Continue reading Arturia Audiofuse vs. Studio vs. 8PRE: Buyer’s guide and checklist for choosing an audio interface
Tracker from Polyend is a new standalone hardware groovebox based on a grid-sequencing workflow first introduced on Amiga computers in 1987. Tracker is digital, sample based, and it has basic wavetable and granular synthesis capabilities alongside a few interesting sequencing … Continue reading Polyend Tracker Review and Full Tutorial: from Sample to Song
GR-1 from Tasty Chips Electronics is a polyphonic, multitimbral instrument based granular synthesis – a form of synthesis which chops up and layers samples into small pieces called grains resulting in anything from rhythmic patterns to drones and soundscapes that … Continue reading Review: Tasty Chips GR-1 // Granular Synthesis Explained // Full workflow tutorial
Model:Cycles from Elektron is a standalone FM and drum synthesis based groovebox with a focus on knob per function control and simplified synthesis models. Elektron took a different approach here compared to its higher end Digitone – rather than give … Continue reading Elektron Model Cycles Review, full tutorial and 7 tips and tricks
Vector is a Eurorack sequencer from Five12 – it’s a digital sequencer that lets you sequence up to 8 parts (tracks) simultaneously, with either a monophonic melody, chords or drums – both over control voltage , and also thru multiple … Continue reading Five12 Vector Eurorack Sequencer – Review and in-depth tutorial
The Akai MPC One is a music production sampler, synth and sequencer that works both standalone, as well as a controller for Akai’s MPC Music Production Software. MPC One has a lot of the capabilities of its bigger brothers, the … Continue reading Akai MPC One Review and Full Workflow Tutorial
EC4 from Faderfox is a MIDI controller for hardware instruments, DAWs and software instruments, and the reason it’s worth taking a look at is this screen, which lets you label each knob on the controller so that you know what … Continue reading Faderfox EC4 Review – Compact MIDI control with digital labels
OD-S is an analog overdrive pedal kit from Korg’s NUTEKT brand. It was announced at Winter NAMM 2020 and was available as part of several DIY workshops at the Korg booth, where I built it. It’s based on Korg’s new … Continue reading Korg NUTEKT OD-S Analog Drive Pedal, Built and Tested with Guitar and Synth
Moog’s Subsequent 25 is an update to their analog monophonic Sub Phatty, now with 2 note paraphonic support and an updated sound engine. Unlike many analog monosynths, Sub 25 can store presets and be digitally controlled, which means a few … Continue reading Moog SUBSEQUENT 25 Review, tutorial and patch ideas