In this video I take a look at the new auto-sampling capabilities added as a free upgrade to Maschine+ and the Maschine software, with quite a few tips and ideas on how to use them well. Auto-sampling is a technique … Continue reading The New Maschine 2.15 Auto Sampler // Bonus Korg 700FS multisamples // Tutorial & tips
Nymphes is a compact polyphonic 6-voice analog synth from Dreadbox, that might also be the most interesting mono synth I’ve seen recently. Despite its size, and the fact that it may seem to have relatively few controls, it still packs … Continue reading Dreadbox NYMPHES Review – An analog poly with an interesting mono twist – Tutorial, tips & ideas
The ARP 2600M (for Mini) from Korg is a reproduction of the original ARP 2600 – just 60% of the size of the original. The original 2600 is a 1970s’ classic analog synth with three oscillators, a ladder filter and … Continue reading Korg ARP 2600M – 26 patch ideas – Review tutorial & pros/cons (tips should work on Behringer 2600)
Grab your recreational treat of preference and join me for a look at some of the most interesting entries to my Superbooth 2021 MEGA CONTEST, and then take a peek behind the scenes at how your favorite tracks were made. … Continue reading 596 Ways to Finish a Track – Loopop MEGA Contest Listening Party
The new SP-404 MK2 is a substantial upgrade to the classic SP-404, with major improvements on almost every front, including a high-resolution screen, four more pads per bank, more voices, more effects, RGB & velocity sensitive pads, internal storage and … Continue reading ROLAND SP-404 MK2 Review – 9 tips & ideas to make the most of it – Tutorial for the SP-404 MKII
Korg just released firmware version 2.0 for Wavestate, along with an editor and sample builder. I went ahead and rewatched my initial review (link in the video description) and the tutorial part still stands the test of time, but my … Continue reading Korg Wavestate 2.0 Update: Review, Tutorial and 4 Ideas
SOMA Labs are known for making non-traditional instruments, and Cosmos is no different. Unlike regular loopers, Cosmos records multiple loops at the same time, in stereo – each at a slightly different length. The offset playback of loops quickly results … Continue reading Soma Labs COSMOS Review, tutorial and 8 performance tips and ideas
In this video I look at the magical timbral world of Additive Synthesis with a few practical examples using additive synths and synths that have an additive component, including Alchemy, Pigments 3, Loom II, Razor and Polyphylla: TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro … Continue reading Additive Synthesis Magical Mystery Tour – Pigments 3, Razor, Loom & Alchemy Resynthesis Tutorial
My last album was mastered professionally and I was happy with the results, but for this one, I wanted to take a look at a few DIY options to try and personalize things a little bit more. In this video … Continue reading DIY AI Mastering Shootout: Soothe 2 vs Gullfoss vs Intensity by Zynaptiq, along with Magnetismus 2
Welcome to another video where I ask a producer to get into the details of how they create music and perform. Part #1 looked at a DAWless setup, Part #2 at a setup using Ableton Live, and in this episode … Continue reading Synth Setup Tips #3 – Julia Bondar’s Compact Techno Eurorack/MIDI Rig and Performance