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Hello World! Making Digital Doodads—Apps, Music, Games, Videos & More | Tweets by Nick Culbertson | What I'm Doing Now: mobypixel.com/now

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Patrick Baird @patrickbaird.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Mighty Synth Sampler is completely free, works on iPhone, iPad and Mac, includes four AUv3 plugins and lets you turn almost any sound into a playable instrument. I've been having a lot of fun with this one. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjsM...

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

💥New Podcast💥 Permission to be Imperfect with Nick Culbertson - Music Production Podcast #425 brianfunk.com/blog/nick-cu... I got to chat with Brian about the release of Mighty Synth Sampler. Then, I played the Uno Reverse card & picked his brain on releasing over 240 Free Sound Packs!

Permission to be Imperfect with Nick Culbertson - Music Production Podcast #425 — Brian Funk

Nick Culbertson is a musician and app developer who runs Moby Pixel, a mobile app creation studio. The Moby Pixel YouTube channel covers the latest in iOS music apps and his journey in his own app dev...

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

💥New Video💥 Mighty Synth Sampler Update | New Arpeggiator & More | AUv3 Demo in AUM & Koala youtu.be/-V3JmfL27uo New AUv3 Arps in Mighty Synth Sampler, plus a bunch more of your requests. (iOS Available / macOS In Review) 🚀

Mighty Synth Sampler Update | New Arpeggiator & More | AUv3 Demo in AUM & Koala

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

💥New Video💥 How To Make Instruments in Mighty Synth Sampler + DMT Cymatics Presets Demo youtu.be/1xKJm4eavcM The Sampler is a great way to make new instruments. In this video, I show how to get started. 🚀

How To Make Instruments in Mighty Synth Sampler + DMT Cymatics Presets Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🚀 Mighty Synth Sampler is OUT NOW! FREE on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Turns any sound into a playable instrument in standalone and AUv3. 🎥 Launch Video: youtu.be/3kW4RovVoEY 📲 Get the App: apps.apple.com/app/id644589...

The Story Behind Mighty Synth Sampler | FREE Synth & Sound Packs Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🚀 MIGHTY SYNTH SAMPLER drops this Thursday, May 7th! A FREE rompler / synth sampler for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that plays sound packs, SF2s, SFZs, and custom instruments in standalone and AUv3. Powered by AudioKit! Make any sound an instrument. 🎛️

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

💥New Video💥 Take Your DIY Projects to the Next Level with a Custom PCB | MIDI Macropad youtu.be/ocpfugyQmTw In this video, I turn my prototype into a finished, shippable product with a little help from @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social. 🙌

Take Your DIY Projects to the Next Level with a Custom PCB | MIDI Macropad

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

💥New Video💥 OB-Xf by Surge Synth Team | FREE Synth Walkthrough & Presets Demo youtu.be/d63vS7gjo60 OB-Xf is in open beta, and they just added presets! Let’s play ‘em. 🙌

OB-Xf by Surge Synth Team | FREE Synth Walkthrough & Presets Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

💥New Video💥 SUPER J8 by AudioKit Pro | Jupiter-8 Inspired Synth Presets Demo & Walkthrough youtu.be/NdZVA9d99Rg Check out my demo of AudioKit Pro’s best sounding synth yet! 🙌

SUPER J8 by AudioKit Pro | Jupiter-8 Inspired Synth Presets Demo & Walkthrough

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Logic Pro's NEW AI Synth Session Player (Mac) | Synthwave Demo & First Impressions youtu.be/gJ9UJj222DE Come hang while I test out the new AI Synth Player in Logic! 🙌

Logic Pro's NEW AI Synth Session Player (Mac) | Synthwave Demo & First Impressions

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Polaris Pocket Music Maker | Android’s FASTEST Beat Making App Now on iOS youtu.be/byXyBFNCmRg  Great for making beats on the toilet… or so I’ve heard. 🚽

Polaris Pocket Music Maker | Android’s FASTEST Beat Making App Now on iOS

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

💥New Video💥 DIY Daisy Seed Mono Synth | Simple Build, Big Sound youtu.be/hb_fzLtgpfs Here comes a new challenger! Check out the Daisy Seed in all its synth glory. 🙌

DIY Daisy Seed Mono Synth | Simple Build, Big Sound

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

💥New Video💥  Musyc2 by Fingerlab | Game Physics + Generative Music AUv3 (Mac & iOS)  youtu.be/fJSq7KUkmWU If you’re into video games & making music, you’ll love this! 👾

Musyc2 by Fingerlab | Game Physics + Generative Music AUv3 (Mac & iOS)

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Using USB Devices as MIDI Controllers with TEENSY | DIY Build & Demo youtu.be/o0NElA-iWmc Game controllers, mice, and keyboards all work! 🙌

Using USB Devices as MIDI Controllers with TEENSY | DIY Build & Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Tekno by Baby Audio | Pro Drum Synth with NEW Sequencer for iPad youtu.be/q6hAn5YiIU0 Today we’re taking Tekno for a spin to make a LoFi Synthwave track in AUM with Koala! 🙌

Tekno by Baby Audio | Pro Drum Synth with NEW Sequencer for iPad

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Beat Scholar Mobile is FREE?! | Pro Drum Machine & AUv3 MIDI Sequencer youtu.be/aCDZl0QK8IM If you’re an iPad musician, this app is way too good to pass up. And Freeeeeee! 🫴🦋

Beat Scholar Mobile is FREE?! | Pro Drum Machine & AUv3 MIDI Sequencer

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

💥New Video💥 Strum Plate (FREE) | Omnichord-Style MIDI Plugin Demo & Tutorial youtu.be/Y9Divs64q_o Free MIDI FX plugin (macOS/Windows) that lets you hold a chord and “strum” the notes

Strum Plate (FREE) | Omnichord-Style MIDI Plugin Demo & Tutorial

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

💥New Video💥 What Happened with AudioKit in 2025? | New Apps & Updates youtu.be/gHlMDkIOWHg Check out the community app spotlight + framework updates from #AudioKit! 🙌

What Happened with AudioKit in 2025? | New Apps & Framework Updates

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

💥New Video💥 Syngular Presets Demo | PIANOTEQ’s New Physical Modeling Synth youtu.be/JxTs7ILWDD8 Modartt just dropped their first synth-inspired instrument for PIANOTEQ. So, let’s play some presets!🎹

Syngular Presets Demo | PIANOTEQ’s New Physical Modeling Synth

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Ho, ho, ho! Epic Orchestra's Holiday Update is back (iOS & Apple TV)! Features: • 3 free holiday themed levels 🎄 • Santi Maestro 🎅

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

💥New Video💥 How Much Do Music Tech YouTubers REALLY Make? | 30k vs 18k Subs youtu.be/NXFjfo_8nO8 Floyd Steinberg just shared his 2025 YouTube earnings. Let's dig through the numbers! 👀 💸

How Much Do Music Tech YouTubers REALLY Make? | 30k vs 18k Subs

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

💥New Video💥 DIY Minimoog Inspired Synth | A Teensy Powered Tribute youtu.be/ETfcjzIK8Po This is by far my biggest DIY synth project to date. Check out the full build and deep dive into the iconic Minimoog! 🎛️

DIY Minimoog Inspired Synth | A Teensy Powered Tribute

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

💥 New Video 💥 TapeScam AUv3 + Koala Sampler in AUM | Instant Lo-Fi Tape Workflow youtu.be/PTfJkarwVW0 This app is simple, nostalgic, and amazing. 📼

TapeScam AUv3 + Koala Sampler in AUM | Instant Lo-Fi Tape Workflow

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

💥 New Video 💥 DIY 3D-Printed MIDI Macropad | Simple Design, Hidden Features w/ Raspberry Pi Pico youtu.be/rUteUrWNM18 Print. Wire. Code. Play. 🪛☕️

DIY 3D-Printed MIDI Macropad | Simple Design, Hidden Features w/ Raspberry Pi Pico

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

💥 New Video 💥 Make This FIRST Before Your MIDI Controller | MIDI Note Generator youtu.be/G3Y9nBcP9-w The “Hello World” of DIY MIDI controllers: random notes → generative songs… no AI needed. 🎛️

Make This FIRST Before Your MIDI Controller | Random MIDI Note Generator

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

💥 New Video 💥 Viral Synth by AudioKit Pro | Access Virus-Inspired Synth Walkthrough & Demo youtu.be/7sVr48QBfco Surprise app drop! Huge supersaws, lush pads, and epic 1-finger sequencer presets. 🎛️

Viral Synth by AudioKit Pro | Access Virus-Inspired Synth Walkthrough & Presets Demo

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Synthtopia @synthtopia.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

How To Make A DIY Bluetooth MIDI Controller

The controller features 10 performance modes, connects over Bluetooth MIDI and works with any DAW or hardware synth.

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

💥 New Video 💥 ChatGPT 5 vs Claude 4.1 | 3 Games Coded by AI With 1 Prompt Each youtu.be/BfWRGC2DQLw One prompt equals one game in this vibe coding challenge. 🕹️

ChatGPT 5 vs Claude 4.1 | 3 Games Coded by AI With 1 Prompt Each

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I'm kicking off a month-long challenge to jumpstart work, health, and creativity this August. If you’ve been needing a push too, join in! 🏄‍♂️🐢 Moby Pixel Discord: discord.gg/jDt3vTPK6D

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

💥 New Video 💥 “I Use My Feet to Make Music on iPad. Can AI Help Me Code an App?” 🎥 youtu.be/7I3wxwvb5tI That was the real message I got. So, let’s build a music app designed with accessibility in mind.

“I Use My Feet to Make Music on iPad. Can AI Help Me Code an App?”

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

💥New Video💥 5 MORE Free Synth Plugins for 80s Lovers | Desktop Edition youtu.be/KZPVbVXcVaw There were some great suggestions in the last Top 5 synths video, so we’re running it back with your picks! 🔥

5 MORE Free Synth Plugins for 80s Lovers | Desktop Edition

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

💥New Video💥 J6 by @AudioKitPro | FREE Synth Demo and Walkthrough youtu.be/RQspex-XjR0 The long awaited J6 synth app is here! Check it out. 🙌

J6 by AudioKit Pro | FREE Synth Demo and Walkthrough

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Button Masher @buttonmasher.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Its sonic guys. Its not the doobie brothers its definitely sonic guys. Stop sayin its the doobie brothers guys. Its sonic.

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

💥New Video💥 3 NEW Synth Apps + #AudioKit Vocoder Code | SYNTH NEWS youtu.be/iXkDH2QWBPE Ear candy! 👂🍭

3 NEW Synth Apps + AudioKit Vocoder Code | SYNTH NEWS

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Jakob haQ @jakob-haq.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Nick aka “Moby Pixel” just dropped a video in where he’s interviewing Marek Bereza, the creator behind #KoalaSampler

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

💥New Video💥 Marek Bereza of @elf_audio | The Story of Koala Sampler, the Tech Behind It & Creating With No Brake Pedal 🎛️ youtu.be/cpuI3r1H7js 🎧 Also on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Marek Bereza of Elf Audio | The Story of Koala Sampler & Creating With No Brake Pedal

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

💥New Video💥 Koala Sampler Is the GOAT of Mobile Music Apps | 5 Standout Features youtu.be/Kd8_gf2XWq4 Koala is a must-have for any mobile musician. Check it out! 🟦🟦🟦🟥

Koala Sampler Is the GOAT of Mobile Music Apps | 5 Standout Features

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

💥New Video💥 King of VHS by AudioKit Pro | Walkthrough & Presets Demo youtu.be/wk6ujns9vM0 Surprise app drop! Check out the all-new King of VHS! More sounds, new presets, same lo-fi vibes. 📼🎛️

King of VHS by AudioKit Pro | Walkthrough & Presets Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

💥New Video💥 ChatGPT’s New Image Model Is INSANE | GPT-4 vs GPT-4o youtu.be/BFL5MN07qnw The photo improvements are impressive, but wait until you see the knobs! 🎛️

ChatGPT’s New Image Model Is INSANE | GPT-4 vs GPT-4o

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

💥New Video💥 Top 5 FREE Synth Plugins for 80s Lovers | Desktop Edition youtu.be/bysqTrNiy5I Get your free synths here! Leave your wallet at home, no money, no problem, and all it costs is free fifty. 📰

Top 5 FREE Synth Plugins for 80s Lovers | Desktop Edition

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

💥New Video💥 Is THIS the Future of Synthesizers? | Compiler AI & 6 Predictions youtu.be/s7gdfZnEWUE Today, I'm checking out Compiler, a new AI tool by Aure & Max of #AudioKit, to make synth presets on the fly! 🔮

Is THIS the Future of Synthesizers? | Compiler AI & 6 Predictions

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

💥New Video💥 Which AI Coded the Best Piano? | #Grok3 vs #ChatGPT vs #DeepSeek youtu.be/L5rgU0o4cOc Today, I put the latest AIs to the test—starting with a simple HTML piano and ending with a full polyphonic synth! 🎹⚡

Which AI Coded the Best Piano? | Grok 3 vs ChatGPT vs DeepSeek

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

💥New Video💥 DIY Arduino Drum Synth + FREE SAMPLES! youtu.be/xo-iN3tfE6o Today, I'm revisiting the old #Arduino Uno to a make retro square wave drum synth. 🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

DIY Arduino Drum Synth + FREE SAMPLES!

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

💥New Video💥 DM10 Drum & Synth Machine by @Fingerlab | Quick Jams & Presets Demo youtu.be/A_hTC8VkG4I Check out the sounds in the new DM10 by Fingerlab. Made with AudioKit! 🟨🟨🟧🟨

DM10 Drum & Synth Machine by Fingerlab | Quick Jams & Presets Demo

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Make Break ☕️ youtube.com/shorts/P37ZK...

DIY Helping Hands for Soldering | Make Break

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

My little Lo-Fi synth project is on Synthtopia! Check it out! 🚀

Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

💥New Video💥 DIY $1 Synth | Make This 555 Timer Lo-Fi Synth! youtu.be/MUVbuvU7K3E Today we’re building the cheapest synth ever! It’s raw, lo-fi, and a lot of fun. Check it out! 🎛️

DIY $1 Synth | Make This 555 Timer Lo-Fi Synth!

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

💥New Video💥 DIY MIDI Controllers | Everything You Need to Know youtu.be/xqIp6xjtAZY This is a comprehensive look at what all goes into making DIY MIDI Controllers. 🎛️

DIY MIDI Controllers | Everything You Need to Know

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

💥New Video💥 What’s Inside NES Zelda & Mortal Kombat? | Chill Retro Gaming Teardown youtu.be/5c8L2QycZv8 Join me in tearing down old gaming tech! 👾 #RETROGAMING #Zelda #Nintendo

What’s Inside NES Zelda & Mortal Kombat? | Chill Retro Gaming Teardown

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Nick C. | Moby Pixel @mobypixel.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

💥 New Video 💥 Galaxy Brain Delay & Fuzz Droid Distortion by Sketch Audio | AUv3 Preset Demo youtu.be/Ol1oMunBHN8 Two new AUv3 effects—a delay and fuzz—just dropped. Time to get weird! 🌌🎛️

Galaxy Brain Delay & Fuzz Droid Distortion by Sketch Audio | AUv3 Preset Demo

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