Behringer Model D review and 15-minute manual
The Behringer Model D is an homage (or clone, depending on your point of view…) to the classic and legendary Minimoog Model D. Behringer’s main achievement, aside from creating a […]
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10 creative ways to use LFOs
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
Why Eurorack is AWESOME: 5 wish-list features added to DFAM by Moog
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
Moog DFAM vs MOTHER-32: Review and comparison
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
Quick synth tip: How to play pads/chords on a MONO synth
A really short and sweet video on how to play pads or chords on a monophonic synthesizer:
Live expression on DIGITONE and ANALOG FOUR/KEYS: How to bring sounds to life
If you’re not using an external keyboard’s modulations to contol your sounds, you’re missing out on a lot. Here’s how to bring sounds to life on the Elektron Digitone, Analog
Haken Continuum in depth review, and what is the Matrix…?
The Haken Continuum Fingerboard is a combination of an extremely sensitive surface and and powerful and complex synthesizer, tailor made to take advance of its expressive sensors. The Continuum has
Review of the Prophet Rev2 by Dave Smith – is it the analog poly synth for you?
Dave Smith has been making synths for 40 years, and traditionally has sold them at a relatively high price. With the Rev2, an update to the original Prophet 08 analog
Quick synth trick: How to create complex LFOs with wavefolding
This is a relatively short clip, but conveys an idea I’ve not seen elsewhere. The idea is to get out of the monotony of “standard” repetitive LFO shape modulation by
Elektron Digitone review and FM synthesis explained (VPM synthesis too…)
Here’s my detailed review of the core features of Elektron’s new Digitone, along with an explanation of FM synthesis. Feel free to ask me anything in the comments!