Yamaha Synths Official brings together developers and power users to mark ten years of the Montage platform—a digital flagship that’s redefined what a stage keyboard can do. From deep motion control to FM-X and AN-X sound engines, the conversation dives into how Yamaha’s architecture choices have kept Montage ahead of the curve. With guests like Kier Darby and John Melas, we get rare insight into the evolution, key features, and real-world workflows that make Montage and Montage M so formidable in both studio and live environments.

Yamaha Montage, Yamaha Montage M

1. August 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Goes Dumpster Diving: The Cheapest Synths That (Kinda) Slap

RILEY

Ever wonder if you can cook up bangers without burning your wallet? AudioPilz dives headfirst into the bargain bin, putting a crew of synths under $100 through their paces. Expect wild quirks, janky connections, and some sounds that’ll have your neighbors dialing animal control. This is streetwise gear for broke beatmakers, and trust me, it’s a ride full of cheap thrills and chaotic jams.

Akai MPK Mini Play MKIII, Behringer JT-Mini, Korg Monotron Delay, M-VAVE FM-1, Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 KO

Lodewijk Vos: Fragile Violins – Where Strings Drift and Breathe

1. August 2026

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos: Fragile Violins – Where Strings Drift and Breathe

LUMINA

In a world of static orchestral perfection, Lodewijk Vos invites us into the liminal space of Fragile Violins—a boutique string sampler that exudes imperfection and movement. Here, strings don’t simply play; they converse, shiver, and unravel into textures that feel both haunted and alive. Vos’s cinematic sensibility and minimalist studio ethos coalesce in this walkthrough, where every articulation becomes a new landscape. This isn’t just about sampling—it’s about sculpting air, bending light, and discovering the emotional ghosts that linger between the notes.

Decent Sampler, Fragile Violins, Lobeman from Arrow Instruments

1. August 2026

Audio Tutorial Experts

Tresor Grooveboxes Put to the Test: Audio Tutorial Experts Bring the Heat

ZAPP

What happens when a techno nerd deliberately puts on creative shackles? That’s exactly what Kai Chonishvili demonstrates in the Groovebox Expert Circle by Audio Tutorial Experts. With his Tresor setup, he proves that less is often more—and that limitations are your best friend for fresh ideas. No fluff here, just solid tips on keeping your workflow lean, taming cable chaos, and squeezing maximum club power from a minimal rig. If you want to know how a live set with just two blinking boxes can tear the roof off, you’re in the right place.

Elektron Analog Rytm, Elektron Octatrack, Native Instruments Maschine Plus

31. July 2026

chase bliss

Chase Bliss BAD MOOD: Where Ambient Pedal Meets Modular Mayhem

MILES

The Chase Bliss BAD MOOD is no ordinary ambience pedal—it’s a sprawling, unpredictable playground for anyone who lives for sonic exploration. In this official walkthrough, BAD MOOD is presented as a wild, untamed sibling to MOOD, pushing reverb, looping, and modulation into unruly territory. We take a patch-oriented look at how its Soup, Glue, Cross and Radio modes translate into real-world sound mangling, and what kind of creative chaos you can expect at the hands of this pedal. If your rack or pedalboard craves the unexpected, BAD MOOD might be the twist you’ve been waiting for.

31. July 2026

Expressive E

Expressive E Noisy 2.6: Deep Dive into Expressive Synthesis Workflows

LYRA

Expressive E’s Noisy 2.6 aims to redefine what a software synth can be, especially for players who demand nuance and tactile control. This video tutorial, guided by composer Josh Madoff, builds a full track from scratch, exploring the new engines, effects, and the unique Expression Blocks system. Along the way, it demonstrates how Noisy 2.6 bridges traditional MIDI, advanced MPE setups, and even DAW automation, showing off its workflow flexibility and sonic depth. If you’re curious about digital architectures designed for nuanced performance and fast sound shaping, this walkthrough offers a clear, hands-on perspective.

31. July 2026

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger and the Cinematic Synth: Sculpting Sound into Story

LUMINA

What is it that lets a synth conjure the vastness of cinema—an expanse where emotion and atmosphere drift like fog through vacant streets? Devin Belanger, both architect and wanderer of these sonic realms, guides us through the five elemental ingredients that let synthesizers breathe in widescreen. In his signature Miles Away style, Devin reveals not just the tools, but the touch—where reverb becomes space, darkness becomes narrative, and a single note can spiral a story. Prepare to immerse yourself in the textures of cinematic synthesis.