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This week’s curation dives deep into the art of sound manipulation, showcasing tools that transform how musicians and producers interact with their craft. From building scratches from the ground up to reimagining reverb as an expressive instrument, and unlocking new dimensions of electric piano performance, the featured content highlights a shared commitment to pushing creative boundaries.

A groundbreaking development from DJ.Studio introduces a complete Scratch Editor, a tool that allows users to construct scratch effects from absolute scratch. As demonstrated in their YouTube video, the workflow is intuitive: open the editor, select an existing scratch to rewrite, or compose an entirely new effect. Users can then audition their creation using sample audio or their own tracks, effectively turning scratch production into a fully customizable, built-in process.

Eventide Audio challenges conventional thinking with a tutorial on using Temperance Pro as an instrument rather than a mere reverb. Willie Green demonstrates how to go beyond adding space, transforming the plugin into a source of dynamic texture and tone. This video is sponsored alongside a spotlight on the legendary Omnipressor, a 1971 plugin known for aggressive compression and famously wielded by Brian May, reinforcing the theme of using classic dynamics processing with fresh, creative intent.

Applied Acoustics Systems expands the expressive possibilities of the Lounge Lizard EP-5 electric piano with full MPE compatibility. In a video featuring Jeremy Cubert on the LinnStrument, Christian Laffitte showcases three new presets from the MPE factory library. This integration brings a new level of nuance and versatility, allowing performers to bend pitch, shape tone, and control parameters with unprecedented fluid