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SHIK N32B Slim Guide
A guide series for the SHIK N32B Slim MIDI controller, based on tutorial videos and the manual.
Created: 2026/04/05 | Updated: 2026/04/08

OXI ONE MKII Guide
A guide series for the OXI ONE MKII sequencer, following the official tutorial videos.
Created: 2026/03/05 | Updated: 2026/04/24

OXI Coral Guide
A guide series for the OXI Coral sound module, following the official tutorial videos.
Created: 2026/04/13 | Updated: 2026/05/16

Wingie2 Guide
A guide series for the Meng Qi Wingie2 standalone resonator instrument, based on official videos.
Created: 2026/05/15

Modular Synth Power Supply Basics
A series covering modular synth power supplies, from basics to practical applications.
Created: 2025/03/15 | Updated: 2025/03/30

DIY Kit Basics
A series on synth DIY and DIY kits, covering essential tools and foundational knowledge.
Created: 2024/08/03 | Updated: 2024/08/07

Build Guides
Detailed assembly instructions for Takazudo Modular products.
Created: 2025/08/12 | Updated: 2025/12/08

Weston Precision Audio Guide
A guide series for Weston Precision Audio modules, based on official demo videos and manuals.
Created: 2026/05/13

OXI ONE Guide
A guide to using the OXI ONE sequencer.
Created: 2023/10/24 | Updated: 2023/11/05

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Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.6: Using the Configurator App
EP.6 of the OXI Coral guide series. Using the official Configurator app that runs in your PC browser, I'll walk through firmware selection, building multi-part presets, saving them, and writing them to the SD card. I'll also cover a drum machine setup example.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: Wingie2 Guide EP.1: All you wanna know about Wingie2
EP.1 of the Meng Qi Wingie2 guide series. Following Meng Qi's official intro video, I cover what the product is, what a resonator is, and performance examples combining Wingie2 with Wing Pinger and the mannequins module lineup.
- # Guide
- # Meng Qi
- # Effector

Guide: Weston Precision Audio Guide EP.1: 2V2 Dual Analog Oscillator
A walkthrough of the Weston Precision Audio 2V2 Dual Analog Oscillator, based on the official demo videos and manual.
- # Guide
- # Weston Precision Audio
- # VCO
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.11: Modulation Lanes
OXI ONE MKII guide series EP.11. Covers how to use Modulation Lanes: MIDI CC modulation across 8 independent lanes, destructive/non-destructive offsets, Min/Max values, Smooth, Link, live recording, CV output routing, and DAW integration (Ableton Drift).
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # Modulation

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.10: Multitrack Mode (Melodic Sequencing)
OXI ONE MKII guide series EP.10. Covers melodic use of Multitrack mode — polyphonic playback with a single instrument, track-length decoupling for variation, multi-instrument routing, the drum pattern generator, and the performance page with loop and fill.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer

Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.1: Panel Controls and MIDI Basics
A guide series on the OXI Coral. In EP.1, we cover the roles of the encoder and knobs on the panel, plus the basics of using MIDI.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.2: CV Control Basics
Episode 2 of the OXI Coral guide series. A walkthrough of the basics of CV input — amp control, Attack/Decay control, filter cutoff control, timbre control, and the CV attenuation trimmers.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # Modular Synthesizer
- # CV

Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.3: Exploring the Voice Engines
Episode 3 of the OXI Coral guide series. I go through all 10 built-in synth engines one by one, covering each engine's sonic character and control parameters in detail.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.4: MIDI Channel Configuration
EP.4 of the OXI Coral guide series. Starting from the default polyphonic setup, we cover changing the MIDI channel for all voices at once, and splitting parts by assigning different MIDI channels to individual voices.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI Coral Guide EP.5: Voice Setup and Multitimbrality
EP.5 of the OXI Coral guide series. Learn how to split the 8 voices into multiple parts to build a multitimbral setup combining chords, bass, drums, and leads, plus how to apply CV modulation and save settings to the SD card.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI Coral
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.9: Multitrack Mode (Rhythm Sequencing)
OXI ONE MKII guide series EP.9. Covers rhythm sequencing in Multitrack mode: 8-track simultaneous control, track selection, global settings, step editing, column view, groove, Euclidean/random generators, drum pattern generator, and the performance page.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer

Guide: SHIK Guide EP.3: Macro Setup and Practical Configuration
Practical setup examples using the N32B Slim's 4-macro system. Covers DAW control, hardware synth control, and how to make the most of copy & paste.
- # Guide
- # SHIK
- # MIDI
- # MIDI Controller

Guide: SHIK Guide EP.4: SysEx, MIDI Monitor & Advanced Features
A guide to the N32B Slim's System Exclusive settings, MIDI Monitor, Pick Up Mode, MIDI Learn, 14-bit CC, and other advanced features.
- # Guide
- # SHIK
- # MIDI
- # MIDI Controller

Guide: SHIK Guide EP.5: Preset Management and Live Use
Covers N32B Slim preset management, faceplate PDF export, live performance setup examples, and firmware updates.
- # Guide
- # SHIK
- # MIDI
- # MIDI Controller

Guide: SHIK Guide EP.2: The New Web Editor Overview
A walkthrough of the new SHIK N32B Slim web editor (v3.4.1) -- its layout, pages, and new features compared to the previous editor.
- # Guide
- # SHIK
- # MIDI
- # MIDI Controller

Guide: SHIK Guide EP.1: N32B Slim Editor Basics
A walkthrough of the SHIK N32B Slim MIDI controller's web editor, based on the official tutorial video.
- # Guide
- # SHIK
- # MIDI
- # MIDI Controller

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.8: Matriceal Mode
EP.8 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. Explore the 4-track independent Matriceal mode with its 10 lanes (Trig, Note, Interval, Pulses, Velocity, Octave, Gate, Probability, Retrigger, CV Glide) and learn how to combine multiple tracks.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.7: Pattern Workflow
EP.7 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. Learn about sequence page navigation, pattern length settings, loops, copy & paste, Follow mode, and more.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # Pattern
- # Workflow

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.1: Getting the Big Picture
A guide series on the OXI ONE MKII. In EP.1, we cover the overall structure and basic operational flow of the OXI ONE MKII.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.2: Mastering Mono Mode
Episode 2 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. A detailed walkthrough of Mono Mode — the most basic mode — covering everything from recording patterns to advanced techniques.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer
- # mono-mode

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.3: Breathing Life into Patterns with Groove
Episode 3 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. We cover the difference between Swing and Groove, how to use Groove templates, and how to create your own custom grooves.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # groove
- # swing

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.4: A Deep Dive into the Accumulator
OXI ONE MKII guide series EP.4. A detailed look at the Mono Mode Accumulator feature, covering modes, Trig settings, logic conditions, Track Accumulation, and Poly Mode support.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # MIDI
- # Modular Synthesizer

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.5: Chords and Performance with Poly Mode
EP.5 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. Learn how to use Poly Mode with up to 7-note polyphony, and explore its chord performance features.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # poly
- # chord
- # arpeggiator

Guide: OXI ONE MKII Guide EP.6: Planting Creative Seeds with Random Generator
EP.6 of the OXI ONE MKII guide series. Learn how to generate musical patterns using Random Generator's seven parameters and additional tools.
- # Guide
- # OXI Instruments
- # OXI ONE
- # Sequencer
- # Random
- # Generative

Guide: 10BOX JuBako Assembly Guide
Detailed assembly instructions for 10BOX JuBako. Assembly guide for a DIY modular synth case.
- # Build Guide
- # Takazudo Modular
- # Case

Guide: zudo-block-40x2 / zudo-block-60x2 Assembly Guide
Detailed assembly instructions for zudo-block-40x2 and zudo-block-60x2. Assembly guide for the 40HP and 60HP expanded cases.
- # Build Guide
- # Takazudo Modular
- # Case

Guide: zudo-block-40 / zudo-block-60 Assembly Guide
Detailed assembly instructions for zudo-block-40 and zudo-block-60. Assembly guide for 40HP and 60HP cases.
- # Build Guide
- # Takazudo Modular
- # Case

Guide: zudo-block-60 Open Assembly Guide
Detailed assembly instructions for zudo-block-60 Open with video guide. Assembly guide for the 60HP enclosure-free frame kit.
- # Build Guide
- # Takazudo Modular
- # Case

Guide: zudo-rail Assembly Guide
Detailed assembly instructions for zudo-rail. Assembly guide covering all variations: 40HP/60HP sizes and Lite/Nuts/Dual/Metal rail types.
- # Build Guide
- # Takazudo Modular
- # Rail

Guide: Modular Synth Power Supply Intro: Part 4
A guide for those wondering about modular synth power supplies. Part 4 covering PSU rated current and what happens when you exceed capacity.
- # Guide
- # Modular Synthesizer
- # Power Supply