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How Massive X Became an Essential Part of My Sound Design and Music Production

Hi, I’m Matthew S, a producer and sound designer constantly exploring new ways to push my music forward. Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless synths, plugins, and virtual instruments, but one plugin has recently become absolutely central to my workflow: Native Instruments’ Massive X. From sound design to final production, Massive X has transformed the way I create, giving me tools ...

Protecting Synthesizers in the Studio: My Experience with Decksaver Covers

Anyone working in a studio, whether a musician, sound designer, or producer, knows how important it is to protect their gear. A synthesizer isn’t just a piece of hardware: it’s an investment, a creative partner, a daily source of inspiration. That’s why, before I even buy a new synth or controller, my top priority is always the same: finding the right protection. And over the years, I’ve ...

Astral Destiny by EarthQuaker Devices: How I Use It in the Studio and Live

When I spend time in my studio, one of the tools that has recently inspired me the most is the Astral Destiny by EarthQuaker Devices. It’s not just a reverb pedal—it’s a whole sonic universe that I lose myself in every time I turn it on. I’ve always been drawn to deep, suspended, almost cinematic atmospheres. The Astral Destiny allows me to create these soundscapes thanks to its eight ...

iZotope Ozone 12 Advanced: My First Impressions and Review as an Electronic Producer

I’ve always been a bit of a sound nerd, I’ll admit it. Ever since I started producing electronic music, more than fifteen years ago now, mastering has been both a fascination and a curse for me. On one side, the magic of giving a track its final shape, on the other, that frustrating feeling of never quite reaching that “radio-ready” level I heard in the records of my idols. Over the years ...

Discover the Shik.tech N32B Slim: The Ultimate Versatile MIDI Controller for Musicians, DJs and Producers

Picture yourself in the heat of a music production session: ideas are flowing, but your MIDI controller is slowing you down with clunky interfaces or limited controls. Enter the Shik.tech N32B Slim, a versatile MIDI controller that transforms chaos into seamless creative flow. As a producer who’s tested countless devices, I can confidently say this compact powerhouse has redefined my ...

SMK-37 PRO: The Creative Companion That Follows You Everywhere

If you make music, you know inspiration doesn’t have a schedule or a set place. It can strike late at night in your studio in front of your computer… or while you’re sitting on a train, waiting for a session.That’s why the SMK-37 PRO is winning over so many musicians: it’s a 37-key MIDI keyboard with a built-in FM synthesizer, RGB pads, a sequencer, and an arpeggiator — all in a portable, ...

Musica elettronica, Thiene e il mio percorso: una sinergia profonda

Sono nato a Thiene, in provincia di Vicenza, il 4 febbraio 1989. Crescere in una città con una forte identità territoriale e culturale come Thiene ha influito profondamente sul mio approccio alla musica. Il contesto vicentino, permeato sia di storia, dalle sue origini medievali e struttura comunale, sia di creatività contemporanea, mi ha permesso di sentire fin da giovane un legame autentico ...

Microcosm by Hologram Electronics: The Creative Core of My Studio

For about a month now, the Microcosm by Hologram Electronics has become an essential part of my setup, completely transforming the way I approach both music production and live performance. It’s not just an effect pedal. it’s a creative ecosystem, a machine that generates ideas, and a tool that interacts beautifully with my main instruments: the Polyend Synth and the Erica Synths ...

Corso DJ Professionale con Matteo Scapin (Matthew S) – Lezioni in presenza a Vicenza e Thiene

Se stai cercando un corso DJ a Thiene o Vicenza professionale in presenza, che unisca passione, tecnica e reali possibilità di inserimento lavorativo, sei nel posto giusto. Sono Matteo Scapin (in arte Matthew S), Music Producer e Sound Designer di Vicenza. Dal 2006 lavoro nella musica elettronica e oggi offro lezioni DJ dal vivo, pensate per chi vuole imparare davvero a mixare e produrre, ...

Motor Synth MKII: How Gamechanger Audio’s Electromechanical Synth is Revolutionizing Music Production and Live Performance – My Experience

As a music producer and live performer active in the international electronic music scene, I’m constantly searching for unique tools that expand my sound design possibilities and make my live shows truly immersive experiences. In this article, I want to share my direct experience with the Motor Synth MKII by Gamechanger Audio, a groundbreaking electromechanical synthesizer that is redefining ...