Intellijel’s Swells module isn’t just another reverb for your Eurorack rig—it’s a full-blown modulation playground, as revealed in the brand’s latest video manual. In this deep-dive, Intellijel walks us through the Swell Generator, envelope follower modes, and a host of clever tricks for sculpting dynamic, evolving reverb textures. From internal modulation routings to external CV integration, Swells is clearly designed for patchers who want their effects to move, breathe, and respond to the nuances of their signal. Let’s break down how Intellijel’s practical, patch-focused approach opens up new creative workflows for modular enthusiasts.

Intellijel Swells

28. April 2026

HAINBACH

HAINBACH’s Freaky Looper Showdown: Three Sonic Oddballs Go Walkabout

TAS

Strap in, mates—HAINBACH’s back with a trio of loopers that’ll make your average pedalboard look like a Bunnings sausage sizzle. In this wild ride, he wrangles the Soma Cosmos, Synthux Academy Spotykach, and Ciat-Lonbarde Cafe Quantum, each one pushing the boundaries of what looping even means. If you’re after safe, predictable loops, you’re in the wrong outback. HAINBACH’s style is as experimental as a kangaroo with a soldering iron, and these machines are here to test your taste for sonic chaos. Curious which box will send you tumbling down the rabbit hole? Read on, but don’t blame us if your … Read more

Ciat-Lonbarde Cafe Quantum, Soma Cosmos, Synthux Academy Spotykach

28. April 2026

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Fires Up the Thonk Triple Mod: DIY Mayhem for Modular Maniacs

TAS

Strap in, mates—Molten Music Technology is back at the soldering iron, tackling the Thonk Triple Mod, a 3-channel AD envelope that’s packing more tricks than a possum at a picnic. Robin Vincent’s hands-on build takes us through every twist, turn, and stray washer, showing off Thonk’s knack for clever, affordable DIY. If you’re after a module that can LFO, slew, and spit out Turing machine randomness, this one’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife at a bush doof. Whether you’re a soldering rookie or a seasoned patch-cable wrangler, this video’s got the goods—and a fair few laughs—to get you … Read more

Thonk Triple Mod

28. April 2026

Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Unleashes the Live Performance Sandbox: Build Your Own Chaos Rig

TAS

Ever wanted to rock a live electronic set that’s more unpredictable than a possum at a picnic? Underdog Electronic Music School’s latest video is a ripper guide for anyone keen to ditch the laptop and get hands-on with their sound. Oscar, the brains behind Underdog, breaks down the emotional and technical guts of building a live rig that’s as fun to play as it is to watch. If you’re dreaming of a performance setup that’s equal parts creative playground and outback survival kit, this one’s for you. Grab a cold one, settle in, and get ready to rethink what it … Read more

28. April 2026

musotalk

musotalk deconstructed: Vintage Synthesizers, Reissues and the Truth Behind the Classic Myth

RAUMKLANG

Anyone who thinks a synthesizer is just a tool has underestimated the ethics of machines. Musotalk gathers not only scene heavyweights like Michael Soltau, but also a concentrated dose of practical knowledge, anecdotes, and critical reflection on vintage synthesizers, reissues, and clones. Between nostalgia, maintenance frustration, and sonic magic, this talk unfolds, illuminating the patch geometry between emotional attachment and technical reality. If you want to know why an OB-X8 is not simply an OB-X and why working with old gear sometimes requires more patience than talent, you shouldn’t miss this discussion. The truth, as so often, lies somewhere between … Read more

Behringer DeepMind, Behringer K2, Korg Electribe, Korg MS-20, Korg MS-50, Korg SQ-10, Moog Minimoog, Moog Voyager, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-X8, Oberheim Xpander, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland SH-5, Yamaha CS-80

27. April 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson’s MicroKORG: From Club Classic to Ambient Nebula

LUMINA

What if the iconic MicroKORG, so often heard as a punchy lead or bass in crowded clubs, could instead become a vessel for drifting fog, magnetic resonance, and cinematic atmosphere? The Unperson, known for their hands-on explorations and tactile sound design, invites us to dissolve the boundaries of genre and expectation. In this video, the MicroKORG is not just a synth—it’s a storyteller, weaving lush pads, evolving drones, and spectral textures from its digital core. Prepare to witness a familiar machine exhale new sonic ghosts, as we drift through its hidden ambient depths.

27. April 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Laguna Berlin: The Groovebox That Eats Other Grooveboxes for Breakfast

SPARKY

Laguna Berlin just crashed the party at SynthFest France 2026, and SYNTH ANATOMY was on the frontline. This isn’t your average groovebox – it’s a digital, all-synthesis beast that wants to be your entire live rig. Forget sample packs and endless menu-diving: Laguna Berlin is about fast hands, dirty synths, and creative sequencing that’ll have your rave bunker shaking. SYNTH ANATOMY’s coverage slices through the hype and gets to the raw, bricky core of this prototype. If you’re into affordable, performance-ready machines that don’t mess about, you’ll want to keep your eyes (and ears) glued to this one.

27. April 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Kodamo MASK1EX MK2: Aluminium, Attitude, and Bitmask Mayhem

SPARKY

Kodamo’s MASK1EX MK2 storms back onto the desktop synth scene, and SYNTH ANATOMY is on the frontline at SynthFest France 2026 to catch the action. This isn’t just a rehash – it’s a sleeker, tougher, and more colourful beast, packing a new aluminium enclosure and enough upgrades to make your old MK1 look like a toy. SYNTH ANATOMY’s signature deep-dive style gets right under the hood, grilling Kodamo’s Stéphane on everything from polyphony to play modes. If you’re after a synth that can handle both performance chaos and studio experimentation, this one’s got your number. Dive in, but don’t expect … Read more