The Lexicon 224 is no stranger to studio legends, but in the hands of Mike from Creative Sauce, this reverb beast gets a streetwise breakdown. Forget glossy marketing and cryptic manuals—here, it’s all about practical hacks, hidden gems, and using the 224’s quirks to your sonic advantage. Expect fast talk, real-world tips, and a healthy splash of sarcasm as Creative Sauce demystifies the controls and shows why this classic still packs a punch. Ready for a reverb ride? Let’s dive.

Lexicon 224, UAD Lexicon 224

19. September 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. the Korg Phase 8: Hipster Kalimba or Synth Punk Masterpiece?

JET

When AudioPilz gets his hands on the Korg Phase 8, you know you’re in for a bumpy ride. This so-called ‘over-engineered hipster kalimba’ blends ancient thumb piano vibes with modern synth trickery, and AudioPilz pulls no punches in dissecting its quirks. From oddball mechanics to techno jams, if you want to know whether this oddball is genius or just a designer’s fever dream, you’ll want to dive into this review. Expect raw opinions, dry humour, and zero tolerance for pretentious nonsense.

Korg Phase 8

19. September 2026

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. Hydrasynth Deluxe: Eight Keyboard Sounds That Slap

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack dives headfirst into the ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe, cherry-picking eight keyboard sounds that pack more punch than a dodgy nightclub PA. Expect cheeky macro knob twiddling, some classic tune references, and a whistle-stop tour through crunchy e-pianos, sinister pads, and the sort of filter tricks that make your ears tingle. If you’re after deep-dive parameter charts, look elsewhere – this is all about vibe, character, and what these factory presets can do in the hands of someone who isn’t afraid to break a few rules.

ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe

19. September 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL: Children’s Choir as Sonic Phantasm – A Walk Through Shadows and Light

LUMINA

In CROW HILL’s latest exploration, a children’s choir becomes a vessel for both innocence and unease. This is more than a sample library—it’s a landscape of spectral harmonics and trembling beauty, crafted for those who compose with atmosphere and emotion. The video drifts through uncanny vocal techniques, intuitive controls, and layered sound design, inviting us to wander halls where sweetness and terror entwine. For composers chasing the magnetic resonance of cinematic chills, this walkthrough promises a palette as haunting as it is captivating.

CROW HILL Children’s Choir Library

19. September 2026

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Digs Up Alphaville: LALAL.AI Turns ‘Big in Japan’ Into Deep House Dynamite

SPARKY

Doctor Mix, in his signature high-octane style, rips open Alphaville’s ‘Big in Japan’ with LALAL.AI’s stem splitter, unearthing buried 80s magic and giving it a dirty, club-ready reboot. If you thought you knew the track, think again—hidden harmonies and bass fifths lurk beneath the surface, and the whole thing gets rebuilt with sharp sound design and a real-time, in-the-box workflow. This is no nostalgic walk; it’s a full-on rave bunker transformation, and yes, you’ll want to bring your own shades.

Battery, Cubase, LALAL.AI

18. September 2026

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Ambient Modular Patch: Morphing Textures with Atlantix, Metropolix & Co.

MILES

Intellijel’s latest YouTube walkthrough is a deep dive into the possibilities of an ambient modular patch. With a rig centred around the Atlantix and Metropolix, the video explores how to wring evolving textures and lush soundscapes from a carefully constructed signal chain. There’s a strong focus on distributing pitch, gates and CV using Shifty, creative sequencing via Metropolix’s mod lanes, and layering in live grains and momentary effects for subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) sonic movement. If your modular leanings edge toward the atmospheric, this one’s a masterclass in patch choreography.

18. September 2026

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Unleashes the Roland S-770: The Sampler That Refuses to Die

SPARKY

Alex Ball takes the mighty Roland S-770 for a spin, diving deep into its guts and showing why this 1990 flagship sampler is still a weapon for sonic mischief. Expect plenty of classic Ball wit, hands-on experiments, and a reminder that vintage gear isn’t just for museum pieces—especially when it can resample, time-stretch, and even hide a game or two. If you like your nostalgia with a side of actual usefulness, buckle up.