This performance is a perfect example of how the Quadwave opens up new ways to play synths.

Instead of tapping out individual notes, mindoff holds the pad down, letting the Quadwave glide between pitches with a smooth, legato feel. No gaps, no retriggering - just a continuous line that moves like a modular synth with a ribbon controller. It’s subtle, but it completely changes the way the track breathes.

You’ll also catch him using the pad for modulation mid-phrase. As he drags his finger toward the center of the touchpad, the tone shifts - filter cutoff, resonance, whatever he's mapped it to - adding motion without needing a knob or wheel.

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