Medusa is an innovative new synth, the result of a collaboration between Dreadbox and PolyEnd. The core of what’s new with Medusa is the GRID – a multi-mode expressive interface that can be used as an instrument, a sequencer, a … Continue reading Review: Medusa by PolyEnd and Dreadbox, and its grid explained
Wavetable synths are a lot of fun but strictly digital. Is it possible to create one that’s completely analog, for analog waveforms and sounds? Well, I wouldn’t be asking if not. This clip shows you how. The basic idea is … Continue reading Analog morphing like a wave-table synth? Yes you can, and here’s how
Suzanne Ciani is an electronic music pioneer, composer, sound designer responsible for iconic sounds in commercials and video games, AND not only a pioneer but someone who is still leading the pack today with amazing modular performances. But what you … Continue reading Part 1: Quadraphonic Master Class with Suzanne Ciani
Grandmother is the latest semi-modular analog synth from Moog. There have been increasingly more and more semi modular synths released in recent years and the demand for rewiring synths and interfacing them with other modular gear grows. In this clip … Continue reading Unlocking Grandmother’s Secrets: Review, ideas and tips for Moog’s latest semi modular synth
A few years ago 1010Music released Bitbox – a simplified but extremely powerful Ableton-Live style sampler, slicer and clip launcher – by far the most advanced Eurorack sampler I’ve ever seen. Where it gets a little confusing is that since … Continue reading 1010Music SERIES 1 Eurorack Powerhouse: Review and sound test for Bitbox, Fxbox and Synthbox
REVIEW The DrumBrute Impact is new smaller and less expensive brother to Arturia’s DrumBrute. It’s an analog drum machine that packs a punch at an aggressively low price point for an analog synth. My video review shows you what it … Continue reading Arturia DrumBrute Impact Comprehensive Review and Sound Test
In this clip I’ll look at a few ideas to take your semi-modular synth to the next level with Eurorack modules. In particular, I focus on a few that might make a big difference in what you can do with … Continue reading 7 Semi-Modular ideas, tips and tricks for synths like MatrixBrute, Mother-32, MiniBrute 2 and more
Elektron’s new Analog Heat MKII is an updated version of their analog enhancer and destroyer. The sound circuits remain mostly the same but the new interface and screen make a big difference. The Analog Heat isn’t cheap, so hopefully this … Continue reading What’s new in MK2? Elektron Analog Heat MKII review and sound test: Is it worth it?
The H9 is an effects pedal from Eventide that as evolved over the past few years: it contains all the effects previously released in the Eventide Factor series pedals – TimeFactor, PitchFactor, ModFactor and Space, and quite a few more … Continue reading The ultimate synth multi-effects pedal? Eventide H9 review and my top presets
The MatrixBrute by Arturia is a massive synth with a hefty price tag – is it worth it? Well, that depends on what you want or need… but as far as synths go, this is one of the most advanced … Continue reading The 9 Synth Superpowers of MatrixBrute by Arturia