In this deep dive, we explore how 1010music’s bento groovebox leverages tempo and beat-based modulation effects for creative sound design. The manufacturer walks through syncing modulation sources to tempo values, showing off the bento’s modulation matrix across a range of synth types. With a focus on LFOs, modulation sequencers, and the practical impact on real tracks, this video is a concise primer on turning rhythmic ideas into modulated textures—touchscreen workflow included.

1010Music Bento

4. October 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Smashes the Polyend Play+ PERC Engine: No Drum Machine Is Safe

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy isn’t here to stroke your vintage drum machine ego—he’s on a mission to unleash the Polyend Play+ PERC engine. This isn’t just another ‘tap out a beat, move on’ box. We’re talking synth-driven drum chaos, from 909 kicks to unhinged metallic FM weirdness, all stitched together in a groovy playground. If you want honest takes, practical sound mangling, and a few workflow gripes thrown in for good measure, this deep dive is your ticket to the rave bunker.

Polyend Play+

4. October 2026

sunwarper

sunwarper’s SP-404MK2 Live Set: Turning Tracks Into a Rooftop Rave Weapon

TAS

Ever tried wrangling a mob of finished tracks onto an SP-404MK2 for a live set? sunwarper, the LA don of dusty samples and sun-baked synths, gives us the full blow-by-blow of morphing DAW-polished tunes into a hands-on performance – with all the twists, transitions, and cheeky tricks you’d expect from a bloke who can turn a sampler into a festival headliner. If you’ve ever felt your set was as awkward as a kangaroo at a beach BBQ, this one’s for you, mate.

Logic Pro, Roland SP-404MK2

4. October 2026

Bthelick

Bthelick Layers Up: No Theory, All Vibe – Sampling Like Kettama

RILEY

You ever want that gritty Kettama sound but music theory makes your head spin? Bthelick comes through with a sample-layering recipe that’s all about the vibe, not the rules. In this video, he skips the nerd talk and shows how to stack, chop, and stretch samples until they slap. Whether you’re a seasoned beatmaker or just broke and curious, this is the kind of streetwise hack even your grandma could rock with. Less textbook, more mixtape magic—let’s get weird.

Ableton, Paul X Stretch, Topos

4. October 2026

Sanjay C

Universal Audio’s Volt Gen 2 Gets the Sanjay C Treatment: Affordable Interfaces, Real Upgrades

SPARKY

Universal Audio’s Volt Gen 2 has just been torn down and hyped up by Sanjay C, the gear news machine with a taste for actual improvements. This week’s video isn’t messing about – it’s all new faces for the Volt, big moves for Novation’s FL pad, and a leftfield percussion monster in the form of Envoy. If you’re after cheap hacks, new tricks, or just want to see what’s really worth your studio cash, this is your speed-run through the latest and greatest. From DAW-specific hardware to evolving drum engines, Sanjay C slices right through the fluff. Get your popcorn, … Read more

Emergence Audio Envoy, Novation FL pad, Universal Audio Volt Gen 2

3. October 2026

ALM TV

ALM TV: Maarten Vos and the Modular Cello Mindset

MILES

In this episode of ALM TV’s Busy Visits, composer and cellist Maarten Vos invites us into his Berlin studio for a reflective look at how classical training and modular synthesizers collide. ALM/Busy Circuits’ modules play a pivotal role in his hybrid sonic world, blending acoustic expressivity with electronic freedom. Vos shares why patching is never routine, how each rack becomes its own little island, and what makes modules like Pamela’s Workout and MCF X2 essential in his creative toolkit. For anyone curious about the intersection of strings, patch cables and emotional sound design, this is a fascinating insight into a … Read more

3. October 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL Drops Deep: Hammond Pedal Bass as Free Sonic Weapon

SPARKY

CROW HILL is at it again, this time unearthing filthy sub-bass goodness straight from the guts of a Hammond organ pedalboard. Forget your stale presets—this vault packs pure, rich tones with a percussive twist, ready to shake your next track. If your DAW needs a new secret sauce, you might want to dive in. Spoiler: this is no polite church organ; it’s a rave bunker in plugin form.

3. October 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Declares Synth War: Who’s the Real Heavyweight Champion?

SPARKY

AudioPilz, the meme maestro of synth YouTube, takes a sledgehammer to the age-old debate: which synth brand truly rules the underground? In a whirlwind tour full of savage jokes, fanboy triggers, and brutal honesty, he sizes up the manufacturers who shaped electronic music—from legends to meme fodder. If you want your synth nostalgia spiked with sarcasm and blunt truths, this video is a rave bunker not to miss.