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20. July 2026

Voltage Labs: Minimalism’s Sonic Ghosts and Endless Pulses

Voltage Labs invites us to trace minimal music’s spectral arc, from the flickering pulse of 1960s New York to the data-driven echoes of today. This is not just a history lesson—it’s a meditation on repetition, restraint, and the way a single motif can bloom into a universe. The video’s narrative floats through time and genre, where each artist leaves behind resonances like fog on glass. Here, we listen for the ghosts between the notes, and discover how less becomes everything.

19. July 2026

SPARKY

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff vs. the Stylophone Gen X-2: Cheap Thrills or Sonic Street Weapon?

Ever looked at a synth and thought, “That belongs in a toy box, not a studio”? Scott’s Synth Stuff takes the Stylophone Gen X-2—a pocket-sized analog synth that costs less than a round at the pub—and puts it through its paces. Expect unfiltered opinions, dirty tricks, and a reality check on whether this plucky underdog can hold its own in the rave bunker. Spoiler: there’s more filth under the hood than you’d expect. Let’s see if this thing slaps or just snaps.

ASM Leviasynth, Stylophone Gen X-2

19. July 2026

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Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster vs Logic Pro 12.3: Foreground Grids and Other Headaches

Chris Sangster, the tireless LA studio crusader, takes a no-holds-barred swing at Logic Pro 12.3 in his latest video. Forget fluffy release notes—this deep dive is all about real-world workflow, from that long-awaited foreground grid to Smart Tempo quirks and Beat Breaker tweaks. Chris doesn’t sugar-coat Logic’s bugs, but he does serve up the good, the bad, and the nerdy. If you want to know whether this update’s worth your precious SSD space, strap in. Some details you’ll simply have to see (and hear) for yourself.

Beat Breaker, Logic Pro 12.3

19. July 2026

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s News Blitz: Plugin Alliance Plot Twists, Gear Steals & Synth Hype

If you’re hungry for the latest sonic street gossip and a barrage of gear deals, Sanjay C has dropped another news bomb. This episode’s got corporate drama, wild plugin discounts, and a fresh hit of synth hype. From Plugin Alliance’s founder coup to Novation’s new monster MIDI controller and Native Instruments’ sawtooth revival, it’s a whistle-stop tour of what matters this week. Hold onto your rave bunker – it’s a wild ride.

Baby Audio Super VHS, Brainworx, Lunacy Audio Beam 2.0, Lunacy Audio Bismuth, Native Instruments SuperStarSaw, Novation Launchkey 88 MK4, Plugin Alliance, UJAM CineDream, UJAM Glory, UJAM USynth 2080, UJAM Vice

19. July 2026

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Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s Mic Locker: Colt Capperrune’s Tour of Sonic Legends

Ever dreamt of diving headfirst into a million-dollar mic stash? Sweetwater, the gear juggernaut, throws open the doors to their legendary mic locker—no velvet ropes, just drawer after drawer of studio gold. Host Colt Capperrune is the perfect candy-store kid, with pro engineer Jason as his tour guide. From chunky vintage classics to modern workhorses, it’s a parade of mics that would tempt even the most jaded gear head. Expect playful banter, sharp opinions, and enough audio nerdery to make your DAW blush.

AEA R44, AEA R88A, Audio-Technica 4050, Audio-Technica 414 ULS, Beyerdynamic M201, Blue Bottle, ElectroVoice RE20, Mojave MAD, Neumann M49, Neumann U47, Neumann U67, RCA 77, Royer 121, Scope Labs Periscope, Shure Beta 52A, Shure SM57, Soyuz V-1, Telefunken Diamond Series

18. July 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Sonicware Liven Ambient 0: Rave Bunker Muzak for Weirdo Nation

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the plastic abyss of the Sonicware Liven Ambient 0, a groovebox that’s less party and more yoga retreat for your ears. With a workflow that borders on cruel and a shimmer reverb that could drown a small town, this box is a fast lane to ambient oddness. If you’ve ever wanted to make music that sounds like amphibians on tranquilizers, buckle up – AudioPilz is your snarky tour guide.

Sonicware Liven Ambient 0

18. July 2026

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sonicstate

Sonicstate Unleashes the Erica Synths Razornator: Five Blades of Delay Carnage

Ready for your snares to mutate and your synths to sing in chords you didn’t even program? Sonicstate’s Matt dives into the Erica Synths Razornator—a box that turns dusty drum loops into shimmering harmonies and your live rig into a rave bunker. This isn’t your grandma’s delay pedal; it’s a five-headed stereo delay mutant with filter muscle, MIDI wizardry, and enough tweakability to lose an evening. If you crave harmonic chaos, buckle up. The Razornator doesn’t just slap—it slices.

Erica Synths Razornator

18. July 2026

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MusicRadar Tech

O’Flynn’s Sonic Gymnastics: MusicRadar Tech Gets Messy with Modulars and Beatstep

When MusicRadar Tech sits down with O’Flynn, you know it’s not going to be a sterile preset parade. The London producer fires up his modular rig and gets loose, letting mistakes and happy accidents shape his sound. The Arturia Beatstep gets a starring role, but the real magic comes from O’Flynn’s relentless tinkering—ripping vocals, mangling arps, and slapping on granular chaos until the groove bites back. If you think you need a spaceship’s worth of kit to make dance music slap, this video will set you straight. Expect hacks, quirks, and a reminder that sometimes bad ideas are just one

Arturia Beatstep, Hologram Electronics Microcosm, Korg Kaoss Pad, Make Noise Morphagene, Mutable Instruments Plaits

17. July 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Ottobit X: Sonic Ghosts in a Retro-Future Mist

Step inside Devin Belanger’s shimmering world, where the Meris Ottobit X transforms every sound into a spectral echo of nostalgia. Through his poetic lens, each effect pedal becomes a portal—summoning glitchy dreamscapes and vaporous textures that drift between decades. This isn’t just a demo; it’s an immersive journey through magnetic haze and pixelated memory, guided by an artist who sees every signal as a cinematic universe waiting to bloom.

Meris Ottobit X

17. July 2026

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Alex Ball

Alex Ball vs. the Roland JP-8000: Trance Weapon Unleashed

Alex Ball, synth historian and groovebox archaeologist, takes the Roland JP-8000 for a spin through trance history and digital wizardry. From the prototype rabbit hole to Super Saw mayhem, this deep-dive video isn’t just for nostalgia heads—it’s got enough sonic dirt and vintage drama to satisfy any synth junkie. And if your JP dies? Don’t worry, there’s a modern hack for that. Plug in, detune wide, and let’s get ravey.

Boss VT-1, JE-8086, Roland JP-8000, Roland JP-8080, Roland MC-303

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