WaldorfMusicChannel’s latest deep dive unpacks the Iridium MK2 Desktop Synthesizer, a flagship multi-engine powerhouse that pushes the boundaries of digital sound design. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann guides us through a landscape of polyphonic arpeggiation, advanced layering, and the innovative SEEDS synthesis method, all underpinned by a robust hardware upgrade. With features like microvariation-driven flavor controls, a mutator for creative randomization, and per-note parameter locks, the MK2 is positioned as a serious tool for both studio architects and live performance explorers. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in how modern digital synths can morph, mutate, and personalize sound at every … Read more

Iridium MK2 Desktop Synthesizer

6. March 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Luna Lunetta: Synth Logic Gone Mad

JET

Forget everything you know about synths—Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Neutral Labs Luna, a Lunetta-style box of digital chaos that laughs in the face of tradition. This isn’t your nan’s Minimoog; it’s a synth built on logic gates, binary counters, and enough unpredictable modulation to make your patch cables curl. Starsky’s trademark no-nonsense style slices through the confusion, showing just how far you can push sound when you bin the usual VCO-VCF-VCA routine. If you’re after glitch, grit, and generative mayhem, this is the kind of kit that’ll have you grinning like you just found a fiver in your … Read more

Neutral Labs Luna

6. March 2026

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger Unleashes the Erica Synths Hexdrums: Analog Mayhem with a Catch

SPARKY

Devin Belanger, the man who’d rather sample a toaster than worship a vintage drum box, takes the Erica Synths Hexdrums for a spin. Forget dusty museum pieces and digital clones—this mutant analog beast promises fat, aggressive drums with a twist of unpredictability. Devin’s signature style—equal parts wit and real-world grit—cuts through the hype to reveal why Hexdrums could be your next studio street weapon… or a source of analog heartbreak. If you’re after raw punch and don’t mind living without presets, strap in.

Erica Synths Hexdrums

6. March 2026

RetroSound

RetroSound’s Time Capsules: The Sonic DNA of 80s Samplers

LUMINA

Step into the magnetic haze of RetroSound’s studio, where vintage samplers from the 1980s pulse with the ghosts of a thousand tracks. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a drift through the nebulae of electronic music’s formative years, guided by RetroSound’s reverence for the machines that shaped the sound of synth-pop, hip-hop, and ambient worlds. Each sampler here is a vessel, exhaling fog and fractured light, their quirks and limitations woven into the fabric of modern music. Prepare to witness a tactile journey through time, where every button and slider unlocks a chapter in the ongoing story of electronic sound.

Casio SK-1, E-mu Emax SE, E-mu Emulator II, KORG DSS-1, PPG Waveterm A, Yamaha VSS-200

6. March 2026

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix and the Sonic Alchemy of Rhodes Pianology: Three Pianos, Infinite Stories

LUMINA

Step inside the luminous world of Doctor Mix, where piano tones shimmer like city lights in the rain. In this immersive hands-on journey, Doctor Mix dives into the Rhodes Pianology plugin—a virtual instrument that is less a piano and more a constellation of expressive, evolving voices. With his signature enthusiasm and a keen ear for detail, he guides us through three distinct piano models, sculpting sound with every touch and twist. Prepare for harmonics that bloom, effects that send notes spiraling into space, and custom presets that channel legends and dreamscapes alike. This is not just a demo—it’s a sonic … Read more

Rhodes Pianology

Make Noise Skiff Systems: Compact Powerhouses in Modular Synthesis

5. March 2026

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise Skiff Systems: Compact Powerhouses in Modular Synthesis

MILES

Make Noise, the Asheville-based purveyors of modular mischief, present a double-header in this video: the Tape & Microsound Music Machine and the New Universal Skiff System. Both systems are compact, skiff-friendly setups, but don’t let their size fool you—there’s a wealth of patching potential packed inside. The video dives into creative routing, parallel processing, and modulation trickery, all with that signature Make Noise flair for the experimental. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you patch two small systems together and let the signal paths tangle, this is a deep-dive worth your voltage.

5. March 2026

Sineway

Sineway Unleashes the Syntakt 1.40: Sampling, Stacking, and Sonic Mayhem

SPARKY

Elektron’s Syntakt just got a firmware steroid injection, and Sineway is here to show us why this isn’t just about slapping samples on a groovebox. If you thought the Syntakt was just another drum machine, think again – this update turns it into a mutant sound design playground. Sineway’s trademark clarity and club-focused approach cut through the hype, spotlighting the real power-ups: morphing, stacking, and linking that’ll have your tracks flexing in new directions. If you want to know what happens when a techno weapon gets a brain transplant, buckle up – this is the Syntakt like you’ve never heard … Read more

5. March 2026

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds Unleash the Signal Flow Podcast: Synth Banter, Gear Hype, and Modular Mayhem

SPARKY

Signal Sounds have kicked off their Signal Flow podcast, and it’s exactly the kind of synth-fuelled chaos we crave. Hosts Luke Palmer and Tom Churchill dive headfirst into the modular meat grinder, chatting about everything from boutique oddities to hands-on performance gear. Expect sharp Glaswegian wit, deep dives into weird modules, and enough gear lust to bankrupt a small nation. If you’re after honest opinions, nerdy tangents, and a few sideways glances at the state of modern Eurorack, this is your new bunker broadcast. Don’t expect hand-holding—these lads know their stuff and aren’t afraid to call it as they see … Read more