Loopop Review: What is NDLR?
NLDR (pronounced “Noodler”) from Conductive Labs is quite a sequencer, if it can be called that at all. If I had to summarize what makes it different, whereas with a […]
Eurorack trick: 2 ways to use a sampler as a CV mod source
This video looks at two cool uses for Eurorack samplers as custom and rhythmic CV modulators rather than just for audio playback. Typically, LFOs and multi stage envelopes are what you’d use
USB & MIDI: Everything you need to know to get it right (USB MIDI Host vs Interface explained)
I keep seeing a lot of confusion online about what it takes to connect a USB based MIDI controller to synths or grooveboxes, with some people recommending the wrong gear
Sampler trick: how to create multi length phasing “tape loops” (shown on Digitakt and Model:Samples)
This video explains a neat little sampler trick that lets you create music by *ignoring* a sampler’s sequencer: In the early 60’s groundbreaking composer Steve Reich pioneered the technique of
Review: Hyve Synth – 60 oscillators and as many VCAs as you have fingers
Intro Hyve Touch Synth is very is very different from other synths – it’s polyphonic with 60 analog oscillators, but it doesn’t have any filters or VCA envelopes – rather
Model Samples vs. Digitakt + 10 performance tips/hacks
Here it is! A full, detailed review of Elektron’s new Model:Samples, and a feature by feature comparison to Digitakt, which is the question I believe most people interested have on
Review: Behringer Neutron 2.0 – what’s new, pros, cons and 13 patch ideas/tips
Neutron by Behringer was a pretty good value for money before this update, and with version 2.0, Neutron got quite a lot better. In this video I cover the pros,
Make Noise QPAS Review (smile pass filter and mystery wildcard inputs explained)
The Quad Peak Animation System – or QPAS from Make Noise – is an interesting new look at stereo filtering, what can be done with four filters, and how to
Akai Force vs Ableton Push 2: Which is better for you?
Akai just announced Force – their new standalone music production workstation. The design is clearly inspired by 8×8 style grid controllers like Push 2, Launchpad, and their own APC-40. The
Dataline’s tips and tricks for live electronic music performance (shown on Elektron Model Samples)
Cenk Sayınlı (AKA “Mr. Dataline”) has a day job at Elektron, but he’s also a live electronic music performance master. The speed and skill with which he plays is phenominal.