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.

Audio Modern Soundbox, Audio Modern Wired, DS-10, Luna DAW, Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition, Soundtoys, Splice Plugin, UAD Explore Free, Ujam Dandy

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

203 Mystrix Pro, Koala Sampler, MIDI Keyboard, Roland SP-404

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

Make Noise 0-Coast

18. April 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Absurdly Quiet Piano: Where Silence Sings

LUMINA

Imagine a grand piano breathing in the hush of midnight, each note a whisper on the edge of silence. CROW HILL invites us into this liminal space with the Absurdly Quiet Piano plugin—a sonic experiment that transforms the impossible into the intimate. Here, sound is not struck but coaxed, blooming softly like fog rolling across an empty stage. This is not just another sampled instrument; it’s a vessel for delicate emotion, capturing the resonance of touch and the poetry of restraint. For those who seek music that hovers between presence and absence, this video is a portal into a world … Read more

Absurdly Quiet Piano

18. April 2026

Tonepusher

Tonepusher’s Ode to Bad Synths: Industrial Mayhem in a Box

JET

Forget your boutique analogs and pristine polysynths—Tonepusher dives headfirst into the glorious mess of ‘bad’ synths that fuel industrial music’s rawest moments. In this gritty breakdown, we get a no-nonsense look at why bands like Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, and Ministry would rather wrangle a misbehaving box of circuits than a posh flagship. Expect tales of blown preamps, dodgy envelopes, and the kind of gear that sounds like it’s survived a pub fight. If you think perfection is overrated, you’re in the right place. Tonepusher’s style is as direct as a boot to the face, and this video’s got … Read more

18. April 2026

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Neoharp Review: Chords for the Rest of Us

RILEY

Ever wish you could lay down lush chords without dusting off that old music theory textbook? Rapid Flow’s Erik just dropped a sneak peek at the Neoharp, a chord generator that’s all about instant vibe—no PhD required. In this video, he pits it against the Telepathic Orchid ORC-1, breaking down which box really gets your tracks moving fast. If you’re tired of fighting with chord shapes and just want to jam, this review is for you. Erik’s workflow is smooth, honest, and straight from the studio—so grab a snack and see which device slaps harder.

17. April 2026

Josh Lucan

Josh Lucan’s Leda Transit: Sequenced Dreams and Sonic Nebulae

LUMINA

Step into the magnetic fog of Josh Lucan’s compositional world, where sequencer pulses and vintage synths swirl in a cosmic dance inspired by Tangerine Dream. In “Leda Transit,” Lucan doesn’t just reconstruct the past—he bends time, letting classic algorithms and analog textures bloom into new sonic landscapes. Each note is a drifting ghost, each layer a shifting constellation. This is not a tutorial—it’s an invitation to drift inside the machinery, to witness how simple notes can become galaxies of sound. Prepare for a journey where melody is only the beginning, and modulation is the current that carries us deeper.