Starsky Carr is back in the bunker with the UDO Domino, a synth that looks like it just crawled out of a vintage VCR and decided to pick a fight with every hybrid polysynth on the market. This isn’t your average plastic-fantastic: dual engines, FPGA oscillators, and a filter section that’s got more personalities than a warehouse rave at 4am. Starsky’s trademark deep-dive style tears into the Domino’s guts, showing off everything from lush pads to straight-up sonic filth. If you’re after a synth that rewards knob-twiddling chaos and isn’t afraid to get weird, you’ll want to strap in for … Read more

UDO Domino

XNB’s Deep Dive: Arturia JUP 8000 V – The Jupiter Goes Full Rave Bunker

7. April 2026

XNB

XNB’s Deep Dive: Arturia JUP 8000 V – The Jupiter Goes Full Rave Bunker

SPARKY

Ready for a synth that’s more than just a pretty face? XNB takes the Arturia JUP 8000 V and rips it wide open, showing off a plugin that fuses classic Jupiter DNA with the mad modulation muscle of Pigments. This isn’t your dad’s analog emulation – it’s a full-on street weapon for modern producers who want retro pads, cinematic drones, and everything in between. Expect a no-fluff, hands-on tour through every corner of the JUP 8000 V, from the obvious to the downright devious. If you want to know what this beast can really do, buckle up – XNB’s got … Read more

Arturia Jup-8000 V

7. April 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Sonic Tag-Team: Vhikk X & Moog Messenger Go Full Outback Mayhem

TAS

Strap in, mates—Metamyther’s cooked up a wild sonic stew by smashing together the Vhikk X and Moog Messenger. This isn’t your average synth demo; it’s a full-on industrial sound safari, with classic Moog muscle getting a turbocharge from the Vhikk X’s alien FX. If you’re keen on gear that can handle a dust storm and still spit out cinematic chaos, this one’s for you. Metamyther’s signature cinematic-industrial flair is all over this, and the results are as unpredictable as a BBQ in a hailstorm. Ready to see what happens when two synth superheroes join forces? Let’s dive in.

Buffaco Audio Interface, Moog Messenger, Vhikk X

Meska Unleashes the Tuul: Filter Pings, Glitch FX, and Chaos Galore

7. April 2026

Meska (Meska)

Meska Unleashes the Tuul: Filter Pings, Glitch FX, and Chaos Galore

TAS

Strap in, mates—Meska’s back with another wild ride through the sonic outback, this time wrangling the Gotharman’s Tuul filter like a synth cowboy at a bush doof. If you’re into dark, experimental techno and love your gear a bit unpredictable, you’ll want to see how Meska pings, mangles, and modulates this gothic beast. From vowel filter pings to bit-crushed metallic madness, and all the randomised chaos in between, this quick demo is a crash course in turning digital filters into a playground for sonic mischief. Grab a cold one and get ready for a filter journey that’s as lively as … Read more

Gotharman’s Tuul

6. April 2026

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink’s Luna Review: Binary Logic, Punk Attitude, and Synth Mayhem

JET

Forget polite filter sweeps and vanilla presets—Oscillator Sink dives headfirst into the Luna from Neutral Labs, a synth that’s more logic gate than love song. This isn’t your nan’s Minimoog; it’s a semi-modular beast built on binary, CMOS chips, and the sort of square waves that could start a pub fight. Oscillator Sink, known for his calm, methodical style, takes a scalpel to Luna’s chaos, showing how its retro Lunetta DNA and modern tricks make it a playground for the sonically adventurous. If you’re after clean, safe sounds, jog on. But if you want a synth that thinks in ones, … Read more

Neutral Labs Luna

6. April 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Filter Rumble: From Sine Slices to Stereo Mayhem

SPARKY

Filters: the unsung bouncers of the synth world, letting the right frequencies in and kicking the rest to the curb. In this punchy guide, The Unperson slices through the fog of filter types, modulation tricks, and advanced patching like a samurai with a soldering iron. Expect a no-fluff, hands-on tour through low pass, high pass, envelopes, LFOs, and the wild territory of self-oscillation and stereo filter banks. If you think you know filters, think again—this video is a rave bunker masterclass, and The Unperson’s style is as sharp as a 24dB/octave slope. Grab your headphones and prepare for some serious … Read more

6. April 2026

Stamatis Stabos

Stamatis Stabos Unboxes the Akai MPC Sample: Pocket-Sized Beatmaking with Big Vibes

RILEY

If you ever wished you could drop classic MPC grooves while waiting for your street tacos, Stamatis Stabos just found your new sidekick. In this video, Stamatis cracks open the Akai MPC Sample—a compact, battery-powered groovebox that’s all about quick beats, easy sampling, and that iconic MPC feel. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a DAWless warrior hustling between jam sessions, this little box promises to slap without breaking your back or your wallet. Stamatis’s laid-back, hands-on style makes the whole thing feel like you’re chilling with a homie who just wants to help you cook up fire tracks without … Read more

5. April 2026

sunwarper

sunwarper’s SP404 MK2: Five Years Deep and Still the Studio Chameleon?

RILEY

sunwarper is back with a real-world, no-nonsense check-in on the Roland SP404 MK2, five years after its launch. Forget spec sheets—this is about how the box actually holds up after hundreds of beats, firmware twists, and enough button combos to make your fingers cramp. If you’re wondering whether this sampler still slaps in 2026, or if it’s time to pawn it for something shinier, sunwarper’s got the gritty details. Expect honest takes, streetwise hacks, and a few gripes that’ll hit home for anyone who’s ever fumbled a live set. Dive in for the truth, but don’t sleep on the video … Read more