Reviews

In this video, I compare Elektron’s Digitakt II with the original Digitakt. I explore its expanded sampling, kits, machines, filters, sequencing and performance tools, followed by the pros, cons and

In this video, I review Arturia’s AstroLab and explore its sounds, browsing, macros and effects. I also go through performance features, splits and layers, Analog Lab integration, and a way

In this video, I walk through an ARP 2600 patch inspired by the duduk sound in Dune 2. I explore the oscillators, envelopes, noise, clipping, filter and aftertouch vibrato that

In this video, I explore AnalogFX’s SER-2020 and its twin-peak filters. I go through formants, oscillators, modulation and performance controls, then share patch ideas using duophony, feedback, sample-and-hold and more.

MPC Key 37 is the latest hardware version of Akai’s MPC platform – which there are now quite a few of. In this video, I take a look at what

SEQTRAK is Yamaha’s return back to the portable groovebox market – it’s got plenty of buttons and hands-on controls, it’s loaded with internal sounds and synths and it can sample

microKORG 2 is Korg’s sequel to what is allegedly the best-selling synth of all time. It’s got a totally new sound engine, hi-res screen, a new interface, but they remained

In this video, I compare Korg’s NTS-1 MK2 with the original and share five ways to make the most of it. I explore sequencing, oscillators, effects, connectivity, plugins and practical

KingKORG NEO is a 3-octave version of the original King Korg, in a more compact form factor. Other than a few differences which I discuss in the video, it has