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The Elektron Model:Cycles is a masterclass in proving me wrong. When it first dropped, I dismissed it as a toy. Wrong. I thought it was way too simplified for my taste. Wrong again. I swore I would never want one... Totally wrong! Once I actually wrapped my head around this plastic, tiny-screened groovebox, I was blown away. It packs the best features of the legendary Elektron sequencer—plus a few unique tricks shared only with its sibling, the Model:Samples. It strikes a brilliant balance: creatively limiting, yet endlessly inspiring. In fact, this little box pushed me to do something I had never done before: release an album! Join me this Tuesday for another installment of "Let's Make a Patch: Vol 2" as we tame this little monster. 🔴 GO LIVE: February 24th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #synthtutorial #synthesizer #modelcycles #elektron
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Elektron Model Cycles- February 24th, 8pm EDT #elektron #modelcycles
The Elektron Model:Cycles is a masterclass in proving me wrong. When it first dropped, I dismissed it as a toy. Wrong. I thought it was way too simplified for my taste. Wrong again. I swore I would never want one... Totally wrong! Once I actually wrapped my head around this plastic, tiny-screened groovebox, I was blown away. It packs the best features of the legendary Elektron sequencer—plus a few unique tricks shared only with its sibling, the Model:Samples. It strikes a brilliant balance: creatively limiting, yet endlessly inspiring. In fact, this little box pushed me to do something I had never done before: release an album! Join me this Tuesday for another installment of "Let's Make a Patch: Vol 2" as we tame this little monster. 🔴 GO LIVE: February 24th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #synthtutorial #synthesizer #modelcycles #elektron
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Elektron Model Cycles- February 24th, 8pm EDT #elektron #modelcycles
The Elektron Digitone workflow is what finally made me fall back in love with FM synthesis. As a former owner of a Yamaha TX81z, I was always enamored with the sonic potential of Frequency Modulation. However, getting those sounds was a battle. With no software editor and no external controller, it was just a million button presses and a level of patience I simply don't possess anymore. When the original Elektron Digitone dropped, it instantly brought me back. It gave me access to those lovely, dirty, wobbly, and dense textures that FM is so good at, but with a streamlined synthesizer workflow that actually invited creativity. The new and improved Digitone II takes everything the original FM engine could do and adds an incredible amount more including polyphony. Let's slow things down in this video and explore the plethora of parameters in the classic FM engine, and the new synth engines and make some fresh sounds. 🔴 GO LIVE: February 10th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #synthtutorial #synthesizer #digitone2
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Elektron Digitone II - February 10th, 8pm EDT #elektron #digitone
Powder Keg - Elektron Syntakt #elektron #synthesizer #syntakt
There is something about the Elektron Syntakt that keeps pulling me back. In many ways it is the distillation of the Analog RYTM and the Model Cycles. But it is far more than the sum of its parts. It has a wide range of sounds and capabilities but I find myself using it to express frustration and anger. It's my happy - unhappy machine. I plan on testing myself in the future by attempting to make beautiful music with it, but I'm still in the angry stage and will be spending this evening abusing all the massive sounding machines that live within. Let's see how dark we can get :) 🔴 GO LIVE: February 3rd @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #elektron #synthtutorial #synthesizer
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Elektron Syntakt - February 3rd, 8pm EDT #elektron #syntakt
Oscurità - Teenage Engineering OP-XY #synthesizer #teenageengineering
Ruminations - Elektron Tonverk #elektron #tonverk
The lessers of affection - Korg Drumlogue #korg #drumlogue
Dark times. Vicious, yet incompetent leaders. Traitors among us. Not much else to say other than the people are strong. #synth #elektron #syntakt #heavymusic
POWDER KEG - Elektron Syntakt #elektron #syntakt
Every once in a while, a piece of gear arrives that completely breaks the mold. When Roland unleashed the V-Synth series, it was as exciting as it was misunderstood. Was it a workstation? A sampler? A complex synth? The truth is, it was ahead of its time. While some struggled with the learning curve, others discovered the ultimate playground for sound exploration. In this video, we’re diving into the V-Synth XT—the powerhouse rackmount version that packed all that "sound-mangling" magic into a compact, no-keys format. In this video, we explore: Sound Design: Why it remains one of the best tools for sonic experimentation. Elastic Audio: State-of-the-art sample capturing and playback. Versatility: From emulated vintage synthesis to dedicated string modeling. Join me for "Round Two" as I face off with this legendary machine. Whether you’re a long-time fan or seeing it for the first time, you won’t want to miss what this synth can do. 🔴 GO LIVE: January 27th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #roland #synthtutorial #synthesizer
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Featuring the Roland V-Synth XT - January 27th, 8pm EDT
My first song on the OP-XY. Normally I can't help but twist knobs and mash buttons during a performance but I feel this tune simply didn't need it! This little device is like the amazing insects that surround us. Unbelievably tiny yet incredibly powerful and capable. I've totally fallen for it. I greatly look forward to improvements that I believe TE will put out over time but honestly, it is superb exactly how it is. It has joined my fleet and I look forward to more music with it as well as some custom soundpacks that I intend to make for it. Long live the OPXY! #teenageengineering #opxy #synthesizer #synthmusic #beautifulmusic
Oscurita - Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Ahead of its time! Sampled waveforms with gorgeous analog filters, expanded envelopes and animpressive delay effect make this synth a true gem and an incredible, capable synth for its time. Join me tonight as I gleen some more lovely sounds from its old, vintage heart. 🔴 GO LIVE: January 20th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #korg #synthtutorial #synthesizer
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Featuring the Korg DW8000 - January 20th, 8pm EDT
I call it the multi-headed silver beast of yore for a reason. The Korg Radias is easily one of the most well-rounded synthesizers I've ever used. Nearly 20 years after its release, it still stands up as a powerhouse. But beyond the massive parameter list, the deep mod matrix, the arpeggiator, sequencer and the vocoder, there is a hidden gem inside: A full-blown Drum Synthesizer. We aren't talking about standard drum machine presets here. This is a 16-voice engine blending PCM samples with full-function Virtual Analog synthesis, a dedicated mod matrix per sound and so much more. Join me live as I dig into the drum section of this classic and design a unique kit from scratch. 🔴 GO LIVE: January 13th @ 8pm EST #sounddesign #korg #synthtutorial #synthesizer
Let's make a Beat VOL. 2! - Featuring the Korg Radias - January 13th, 8pm EDT
Is the end really the end? Heck if I know but I certainly hope not. There is just too much to enjoy. But not being sure does help you appreciate things much more. As 2026 comes marching in, I continue to fall in love with my Tonverk. Yes, some bugs are still present (currently dealing with one that causes issues when controlling from an external midi device) but hot damn, this thing is fun. I had to try out the granular engine and even though I thought the pad sound I created with the Korg Wavestate II was sheer beauty, the granular engine gave it a whole new life. I can't wait to see what else is in store for this little box. #elektron #tonverk #electronicmusic #synth
Ruminations - Elektron Tonverk
The OP-XY is Tiny... and I’m Terrified. Is this the most powerful "pocket" synth ever made? 🎹 I've got my hands on the Teenage Engineering OP-XY and I genuinely can't believe how much tech is crammed into this incredibly engineered, muted beauty. It’s much smaller than I expected, but the sound? It’s absolutely massive. It also has its fair amount of limitations, but its long-list of powerful, unique and sometimes quirky features more than make up for it. Join me for my first stream of 2026 as we explore the workflow, make some tasty sounds and assemble the bones of a tune. 🕒 GO LIVE: January 7th @ 8pm EDT #sounddesign #teenageengineering #opxy #synthtutorial #synthesizer
Let's make a Patch VOL. 2! - Featuring the Teenage Engineering OP-XY - January 7th, 8pm EDT
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