Welcome to the Roland SP-404MKII section of Illustrious Sound!
Through quick video tutorials, we’ll explore the SP-404MKII one feature, one sample, or one workflow idea at a time — finding out what makes it so much fun in the studio.

Welcome to the Roland SP-404MKII section of Illustrious Sound!
Through quick video tutorials, we’ll explore the SP-404MKII one feature, one sample, or one workflow idea at a time — finding out what makes it so much fun in the studio.
Welcome to the Behringer Wasp section of Illustrious Sound!There’s something charming about the Wasp — it feels alive, slightly unstable, and full of personality. In this space, I’ll be documenting patches and performance tests that show how its imperfections...
Welcome to the Behringer 2600 section of Illustrious Sound!Few synths teach you more about sound than the 2600. Every patch feels like a small experiment — half lab, half playground. In this section, I’ll share notes, discoveries, and test patches from my own...
Welcome to the Arturia MiniFreak section of Illustrious Sound! This space is all about experimenting with the MiniFreak’s unique dual-engine synth architecture, flexible modulation matrix, and hands-on effects. Whether you're layering wild textures, building...
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