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OP-1 Field vs the world: Is it worth it? +outro download

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A few days ago I asked on Instagram and Youtube what viewers would like to know about the OP-1 Field, and the by far most frequently asked question was, "is it worth it?"...

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Misha - an entirely original improvisation and sequencing module // + download

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It's quite rare to see an original way of doing things, and surprising when it comes from an established company like Eventide.

Misha is a Eurorack module that is a...

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July 2022 Book update!

Dear WaveShapers!

I'm taking a minute out of an intense editing session for a video coming out tomorrow to bring you this month's update...

This month's new chapter is inspired by a tip...

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Roland JUNO-X review and comparison to other ZEN-Core synths + download

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Almost three years ago I reviewed Roland's Jupiter Xm. When I started taking a look at JUNO-X I thought it would be an easy one, since it's based o...

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Iridium Keyboard vs Desktop - Pros, cons and its poly aftertouch explored

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I'll keep this short and sweet - if you're interested in how the new Iridium Keyboard compares to the Desktop version, and how its polyphonic aftertouch keyboard pe...

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Book update: Generative Harmonic Quantizer and more... (JUN2022)

Dear WaveShapers!

Attached is this month's book update. As usual, search for JUN2022 to skip through the updates.

One of the updates this month is a description of what I call a " View Post

Akai's MPC Key 61: review, comparison to other workstations, pros and cons

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Is it an MPC with a built-in keyboard, or a serious competitor in the workstation wars? Akai's aiming for both. 

I can now talk about the very much leaked MPC Key...

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Moog Mavis goes west! // Wavefolding patch ideas + outro downloads

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With Mavis, Moog has stepped into the west coast game... and they've priced it quite competitively. Werkstatt has evolved into Mavis with a wave-fo...

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20+ Matrix Synth Setup Ideas // Track download

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This video is an attempt to solve the very first-world problem of creating and managing a setup where you have slightly too much gear for just making a few connecti...

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May 2022 Book Update! How to build an ever-evolving matrix setup

Dear Waveshapers!

I hope you found just the right sequencer/groovebox/sequencer/effects/daw/dawless setup that enables you to be creative and make music with a simple setup.

But if you ...

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A review of the polarizing TX-6 (and outro download!)

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I doubt you've not heard of this one... so I'll cut to the chase, here's a detailed review of TX-6 including pros, cons and alternatives.

I've also attached t...

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Polyend Play Review + Superbooth 1st day done

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First thing's first - there's a link in this post to my review of Polyend's Play. I usually send you all an email as soon as I publish, but the Patreon app wasn't h...

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Roland T-8, J-6 and E4 review + cheatsheet download

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... and the other shoe drops! Here's my review of Roland's entry into the volca game...

These may seem like simple little boxes, but they're quite capable, surprising little...

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Post 1 of 2 for today: Korg's NTS-2 and 5 ways I use scopes

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Korg is following up on the successful NTS-1 with non-sequel - an oscilloscope/FFT/tuner/oscillator/LFO packed in one.

Since the NTS-2 also has an XY scope, I had a bit of fun with ...

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April 2022 Book update is here!

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This month's book update has plenty of ideas and tips based on insights from videos I made over the past few weeks. 

As usual, just search for the text "APR2022 View Post

A quick update: Superbooth and video release schedule

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I hope you're all doing well! A quick update: I usually make around 3-4 in-depth videos a month and a book update. That's the plan for May as well, but some of those videos are goin...

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Elektron Syntakt review + UPDATE: 182 Samples attached!

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UPDATE: The Patreon Exclusive Syntakt Sample pack is attached - 182 samples of Syntakt goodness - if you don't have a Syntakt, load these up in a sampler to get a taste of what it...

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Volca FM2 Review, DX7 synthesis tutorial + 6 minute audio download

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In my last video, I looked at what two 4000-euro sine wave operators can do, now we've got 6 sine waves literally for the price of a Volca! (and one LFO on top of that too!)

Obvious...

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€4000 for a two sine-wave synth? C15 Review + playing through 60 presets HQ download

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Elegance in design is a set of choices of what not to include - and I think Nonlinear Labs achieved this goal with C15's synth engine. In this video I take a look how you...

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March 2022 Book update! +VCV Patch download [MAR2022]

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Here's the latest book update with many of the insights from this months' videos, and one extra Patreon only exclusive: This month my son asked me for a bit of sound desi...

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Maschine Auto Sampler Preview + 12 instrument downloads

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Native Instruments is wrapping up the beta of version 2.15 of Maschine, and in it is a fully featured Auto Sampler - which lets you crea...

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Squarp Hapax Review: 4 Pros, 4 Cons, tutorial and outro download

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Expectations are high with Hapax, the third sequencer from Squarp, and for the most part, they deliver. That it would be feature-rich is expected, but where I think they ...

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Neuzeit QUASAR binaural panner review + exclusive full outro download

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Spatial audio is somewhat of an obsession, so when I heard Quasar at Superbooth, I was quite eager to explore it in-depth.

The module is fair...

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February book update [FEB2022]

Dear Waveshapers!

I hope you're well, especially if you happen to be from Ukraine -  hopefully, this shameful attack will come to a peaceful resolution soon. The bit of encouragement fro...

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Implexus review + Multiple Patreon EXCLUSIVE downloads

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What a difference compared to last week! Anyma Phi was probably one of the most feature reach, complicated synths I've reviewed in a while - a very interesting synth but with almost nothi...

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Anyma Phi - Phenomenal synth powers, itty-bitty interface // Physical modelling review and tutorial

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I've been looking for an excuse to explore physical modelling for a while as part of a new chapter for my book - so this was the perfect opportunity. Expect it in the nex...

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January 2022 book update!

Dear WaveShapers,

As usual, thanks for your ongoing support - it's what allows me to create content without wasting time looking for sponsors, nor waste your time listening t...

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KMI QuNexus Review: More than meets the eye (+ outro download)

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The K-Board from KMI has been my travel companion for the past few years - it's light and you can throw it in a bag without worrying about knobs getting torn off - so I was quite excited ...

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Unlocking Top 10 Pro Atmos Mix Secrets with a $28,000 decoder

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Quad is back baby, and then some! As long-time channel viewers may know, I'm a fan of making music with and for more than two speakers - the experience makes stereo sound flat and lifeles...

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SoftPop 2 // a refreshingly original synth + exclusive extended jam downloads

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A few years ago, I took SoftPop (and Loopsynth) as travel companions to Knobcon, and indeed great trave...

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