PlayArp is a new Android app that treats the smartphone not just as a control surface, but as an expressive MIDI performance instrument. Instead of simply triggering patterns, it lets you play them with touch, movement, pressure, XY gestures and real-time modulation. Arpeggiators have been part of electronic music for decades. In their simplest form, they take a few held notes and turn them into repeating patterns. But in the right context, an arpeggiator can become much more than a utility — it can become the rhythmic and melodic engine of a track. That is where PlayArp comes in. The … Read more

5. May 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Faderpunk: Not Just Another Fader Bank

SPARKY

Think the Faderpunk is just a dumb box of sliders? Think again. Starsky Carr dives headfirst into this ATOV Projects unit and rips the lid off its reputation as a mere CV controller. What you get is a shape-shifting groovebox sidekick, loaded with app-based tricks, MIDI wizardry, and enough live performance muscle to make your modular sweat. If you want to see a controller that can run circles around classic drum machines and synths, Starsky’s got the goods. This review is all killer, no filler—just how we like it.

Dreadbox Erebus, Dreadbox Nyx, Faderpunk, Roland CR-78, Roland GALAXIAS, Vermona DRM1

5. May 2026

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s 25 Transition Hacks: Song Flow That Slaps Harder Than a Hi-Hat Stack

RILEY

If your tracks change sections like a busted subway car—clunky, awkward, and full of weird pauses—Andrew Huang’s latest video is your ticket to smoother rides. The Canadian groove wizard drops 25 rapid-fire tips for song transitions that’ll make your beats glide like butter on a hot pancake. From risers and whooshes to silence that hits like a punchline, Andrew’s playful, genre-bending style shines through every second. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a club kid with Ableton scars, this one’s packed with tricks that’ll have your next track flowing smoother than cheap beer at a block party.

Ableton Live, Baby Audio Transit, Guitar pedals

5. May 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Dives Into Larix Elektro Origami: West Coast Mayhem at SynthFest France 2026

SPARKY

SYNTH ANATOMY hits SynthFest France 2026 and gets the lowdown on Larix Elektro’s latest modular mischief. Forget last year’s additive confusion – the Origami oscillator has mutated into a dual-headed, west coast beast with more wavefolding than a rave bunker full of origami cranes. Alongside it, there’s a standalone wavefolder for the sonic sadists and a fresh macro module series to keep your patching hands happy. If you’re after complex tones, dirty folds, and macro control without the menu-diving, this is one for your watchlist. Dive in for the gritty details and some proper knob-twiddling action.

Larix Elektro Macro Module Series, Larix Elektro Origami Oscillator, Larix Elektro Standalone Wavefolder

4. May 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Analog Oscillator Rumble: From Sine to Mayhem

SPARKY

Ready to get your hands dirty with analog oscillators? The Unperson is back, slicing through the basics and diving headfirst into the wild world of waveforms, modulation, and modular chaos. This isn’t your grandad’s synth tutorial—expect thick subs, creamy detuned stacks, and enough wavefolding to melt your toaster. We’re talking real hardware, no softsynth fluff, and a creator who knows how to wring every last drop of filth and funk from a Eurorack. If you think you know oscillators, think again. This is the streetwise guide you didn’t know you needed.

Behringer 2600 VCO, Instruō Neóni, Make Noise DPO, Maths, Oxy-1, Patching Panda Etna, Sputnik Modular Variable Waveform Generator, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux 2

4. May 2026

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink’s Kaleidoscope: A Sonic Prism of Drones and Dreams

LUMINA

Oscillator Sink invites us into the shifting, prismatic world of the Kaleidoscope by Vadim Minkin—a generative groovebox that doesn’t just play music, but breathes it into being. In this meditative study, we drift through foggy drones and shimmering textures, guided by Sink’s signature calm and clarity. The video is less a tutorial and more a sonic reverie, where envelopes converse and voices intertwine in magnetic resonance. For those who crave sound that feels alive, unpredictable, and tactile, this is a study in how synthesis can become pure atmosphere—an invitation to listen, feel, and dissolve into the sound.

4. May 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the SynTesla MegaHertz: Hans Zimmer’s Modular Monster Goes Public

SPARKY

Strap in, synth heads – SYNTH ANATOMY takes us deep into the rave bunker at SynthFest France 2026, where the SynTesla MegaHertz is turning heads and melting faces. Born from Hans Zimmer’s wildest stage dreams and built in a mere 10 months, this 5U modular beast isn’t just a pretty face – it’s a sonic street weapon with analog muscle and digital brains. Pierre Jean Tardiveau and Yves Usson spill the beans on design pressure, steampunk swagger, and why this isn’t your granddad’s Moog clone. If you think you’ve seen it all in modular, think again. The MegaHertz is here … Read more

4. May 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes PluginGuru Unify 2: The Ultimate Plugin Host for Sonic Mayhem

SPARKY

Ready to turn your plugin folder into a rave bunker? SYNTH ANATOMY dives into PluginGuru Unify 2 at SynthFest France 2026, where layering VSTs gets a serious upgrade. This isn’t your average plugin host—it’s a sonic street weapon that lets you stack, split, and mangle instruments with a workflow that’s slicker than a greased fader. Expect clever MIDI tricks, a sample engine that means business, and a metronome that grooves harder than most drummers. If you think you know plugin hosts, think again—Unify 2 is here to shake up your set.