Mutable Instruments Braids: the digital macro oscillator that rewrote the Eurorack rulebook and still kicks like a drunken horse. The Unperson dives into his favourite Braids engines, showing off filthy chords, crunchy wavetables, and the kind of modulation tricks that’ll make your rack sweat. No hand-holding, no endless menu-diving—just straight-up patch action and hard-won opinions. If you think Plaits is the only game in town, think again. This is a rave bunker tour of Braids’ dirtiest, most musical sides, with enough patch ideas to keep your modular rig up all night.

ALM Busy Circuits MFX, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Beads, Mutable Instruments Braids, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Pamela’s New Workout

20. April 2026

Martin Stürtzer

Martin Stürtzer and the DMNO: Sculpting Sonic Nebulae with UDO

LUMINA

Step into Martin Stürtzer’s studio, where the UDO DMNO becomes a vessel for ambient storytelling. In this immersive session, Martin reveals how textures emerge from silence and how each patch is a landscape waiting to be explored. The DMNO’s hybrid heart—half analog, half digital—serves as a portal to lush pads, subterranean bass, and shimmering sequences. Here, sound is not just heard but felt, drifting like fog through a cathedral of echoes. For those who crave music as atmosphere and synthesis as narrative, this walkthrough is a masterclass in sculpting space and emotion.

UDO DMNO

20. April 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Sonic Time Capsule: Sampling the Soul of a Piano

LUMINA

Step into the resonant chambers of Castlesound Studios, where CROW HILL embarks on a sampling odyssey that blurs the line between technology and romance. In this immersive behind-the-scenes journey, the team faces the daunting challenge of capturing the ephemeral spirit of a piano—its quirks, ghosts, and the poetry of its mechanics. Guided by Christian’s reverence for detail and the fleeting nature of sound, we witness a process that is as much about emotion as it is about engineering. This is not just sampling; it’s a love letter to the piano’s ever-changing voice, a sonic time capsule crafted with care and … Read more

Estonia Piano

20. April 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Space Dimension Controller and the Ghosts in the Akai Machine

LUMINA

In a dim-lit Amsterdam studio, Voltage Labs invites us to drift alongside Space Dimension Controller as he rekindles his romance with vintage Akai samplers. These machines—S900, S1000, and their kin—aren’t just tools, but portals to unpredictable sonic realms, shaping the very fabric of his new album. With every sample, the air thickens with nostalgia and creative electricity. Voltage Labs’ signature documentary style captures not just the gear, but the emotional undercurrents and tactile rituals of sound design. Prepare to witness how these samplers breathe grit, randomness, and spectral beauty into modern music.

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S900

19. April 2026

EZBOT

EZBOT’s Elektron Sampler Showdown: Which Box Belongs in Your Rave Bunker?

SPARKY

Before you drop your hard-earned cash on an Elektron sampler, you’d better strap in for EZBOT’s no-BS masterclass. This isn’t some spec-sheet snooze fest—EZBOT dives deep into the Octatrack, Digitakt, and Toneverk, slicing through the hype to show you what actually matters for live performance, beatmaking, and sound design. Expect sharp comparisons, real-world workflow tips, and a few hard truths about what each box does (and doesn’t) bring to your table. If you want your next groovebox to slap, not suck, this is essential viewing.

Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Octatrack MKII, Elektron Toneverk

19. April 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Drops Freebies, Dream Pop Vibes & Streetwise Plugin Deals: Don’t Sleep!

RILEY

If you’re the type who’d rather snag a killer plugin bundle than pay rent, Sanjay C’s latest news roundup is your new mixtape. This week, he’s serving up Universal Audio’s iconic emulations for free (yeah, you read that right), dreamy new sounds for the ambient heads, and AI sample wizardry that actually pays the original creators. Plus, there’s a Minimoog Model D tribute that’ll make synth nerds drool and some plugin deals so hot they’ll melt your credit card. Sanjay’s got the scoop, the hacks, and the hustle—so tune in and upgrade your studio game without selling your sneakers.

19. April 2026

sunwarper

sunwarper Turns Koala Sampler Into a Hardware Beast: MIDI Mayhem Unleashed

TAS

Ever wished your phone or tablet could morph into a hardware sampler tougher than a ute at a bush doof? sunwarper’s latest video is a ripper, showing how Koala Sampler goes from touchscreen toy to hands-on performance weapon with a few clever MIDI hookups. From the official SP-404 integration to wild custom grid mapping and classic keyboard tricks, he’s got the workflow hacks to make Koala feel like a real bit of kit. If you’re keen to ditch the glass and get your fingers dirty, this one’s for you. Grab a snag, crack a cold one, and let’s see how … Read more

18. April 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Make Noise 0-Coast: A Beautiful Mess or Just a Muddle?

JET

AudioPilz is back with another Bad Gear episode, this time taking the Make Noise 0-Coast to the pub for a proper scrap. Is it a Buchla-Moog lovechild or just a synth with identity issues and a font only a mother could love? Expect modular flatulence, cryptic controls, and a healthy dose of irreverence as Florian Pilz puts this so-called influencer must-have through its paces. If you like your synths weird, divisive, and a bit dysfunctional, you’ll want to see how this one fares under AudioPilz’s merciless gaze. Grab a pint, brace yourself, and let’s see if the 0-Coast is a … Read more