Ever found yourself staring at your synth setup feeling as lost as a GPS in the Outback? The Unperson gets it. In this rollicking adventure, our mate from the UK tackles writer’s block head-on by wrangling a modular rig to cook up a one-of-a-kind drum sample pack. Expect a wild menagerie of modules, surprise sounds that pop up like kangaroos at sunset, and a final jam that proves sometimes you’ve just gotta get your hands dirty to spark inspiration. If you’re itching for some creative mischief and want a serious shot of modular motivation, this one’s worth cracking open a … Read more

ALM MFX, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Instruō Càrn, Intellijel uVCF, Make Noise DPO, Make Noise LXD, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Pamela’s Pro Workout, Teenage Engineering KO II

8. June 2026

DivKid

DivKid Slices the Mix: AJH Synth Low Fat VCF Punched Up

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Sometimes the smallest box in your rack is the one that keeps the party from falling apart. DivKid grabs the AJH Synth Low Fat VCF—a 2HP high-pass filter with no resonance and no ego—and puts it through its paces. Expect acid lines that punch, bandpass tricks out of nowhere, and enough low-end management to keep your mix tighter than a bouncer at a free party. DivKid’s signature style shines: clear, practical, and always a step ahead of the obvious. If you thought a high-pass was just for cleaning, think again—this one’s a secret weapon for patch heads and live performers … Read more

AJH Synth Low Fat VCF, Roland Boutique, Roland Juno-106

8. June 2026

The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist: Three’s a Party – Chopping Up Grooves with Pro 3, Push 3 & Nord Stage 3

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When The Midlife Synthesist gets a chord stuck in his head, you know you’re in for a wild ride. This time, he ditches the sample packs and deep dives into his own creative process, wrangling the Sequential Pro 3, Ableton Push 3, and Nord Stage 3 like a one-man rave bunker. Expect hands-on jams, proper chord voodoo, and enough groove to power a warehouse party. If you’re allergic to plastic presets and easy wins, this video is your antidote – a rare peek into the real sweat and spark behind a track that actually slaps.

Ableton Push 3, Nord Stage 3, Sequential Pro 3

8. June 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs x Space Dimension Controller: Amsterdam Studio Tour with Sampler Obsession and Acid Tech Tricks

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Forget tidy cable porn – Voltage Labs takes us straight into Space Dimension Controller’s Amsterdam lair, where vintage Akai samplers, chunky pedalboards, and a hardware sequencer brain conspire for relentless sonic action. This is no museum tour; it’s a peek into the workflow of a producer who’s ditched Ableton for Bitwig, maxed out his MOTU, and keeps his acid rigs within spitting distance. If you want to know how to turn a server rack into a rave bunker or why the S900 is back in heavy rotation, this walkthrough is your fix. Don’t blink – you might miss a dirty … Read more

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S3000XL, Akai S900, Arturia DrumBrute, Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Behringer TD-3, Clarett, Focal Monitors, HAPAX, MOTU 16A, Pyramid, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, XOX Heart module

8. June 2026

TheCosmicAcademy

TheCosmicAcademy Goes Nuclear: Why Breaking Plugins Teaches You To Mix

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Mixing is supposed to be subtle, right? Well, TheCosmicAcademy just took a sledgehammer to subtlety and served up a masterclass in going way, way too far. Forget polite filter tweaks – this is about mangling plugins until you can’t ignore their effect, then learning to dial it all back. If you’ve ever wondered why your mixes sound like soggy toast, maybe it’s time to break some rules (and a few virtual knobs). Grab a cuppa, because it’s about to get messy – and you might actually learn something useful if you’re not afraid to make things sound wrong first.

7. June 2026

SpectreSoundStudios

SpectreSoundStudios vs. the Death of the Drummer: Punk Spirit Meets Plugin Precision

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SpectreSoundStudios doesn’t mince words—Glenn Fricker is here to throw modern music production under a double-decker bus, and frankly, I’m cheering him on. In ‘You Killed Music’, he rips into the clinical, lifeless state of rock recordings, where drummers are about as common as a decent pint at a dodgy festival. But hold tight: there’s a glimmer of hope, and it comes in the form of a plugin that promises to bring back the chaos and soul of real drums—without turning your studio into a war zone of cable spaghetti. If you’re sick of music sounding like it’s been programmed by … Read more

7. June 2026

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Sorrento Organ + Zoom 50G+: Budget Crunch for Organ Rebels

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Forget polite, pristine tones—Woody Piano Shack dives knuckles-first into the Crumar Sorrento’s modular madness, sticking a Zoom 50G+ pedal where the sun don’t shine (between organ and rotary, obviously). This isn’t your church choir’s drawbar demo: it’s a fast, cheeky wrestle with digital grit and vintage overdrive, chasing that dirty, crunchy edge we all crave. Woody’s style? Straight-up, hands-on, and having a laugh—warts, stuck MIDI notes, and all. If you’re after pure organ etiquette, you’re in the wrong rave bunker. But if you want to hear a modern box of tricks kick an organ into overdrive, you’re home.

7. June 2026

Scott’s Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Throws Down: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — Future Nostalgia in a Box

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Hold on to your patch cables – Scott’s Synth Stuff is back, and this time he’s hammering out 45 factory presets on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. This beast doesn’t just nod at the 80s, it shoves them into a time machine and merges them with tomorrow’s brain-melting textures. Scott skips the boring menu-dives and instead fires off a relentless parade of PPG-inspired stabs, lush pads, and cinematic filth, all with his trademark hands-on flair. If you want to know how modern wavetable power slaps, but can’t be arsed with another hour-long tutorial, this is your ticket. Prepare for synth … Read more