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16. January 2026

Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Korg microAUDIO 722: Filter Mayhem in Your Interface

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back, and this time he’s got his hands on a device that’s as mad as a bag of frogs: the Korg microAUDIO 722. Forget your average, snooze-worthy audio interface—this one’s packing a vintage analog filter ripped straight from the miniKORG 700s, and it’s here to turn your studio workflow upside down. Robin’s honest, gear-obsessed style cuts through the noise, showing us why this hybrid box is more than just a gimmick. If you think audio interfaces can’t be fun, prepare to have your cynicism filtered out.

Filter Ark Plugin, Korg microAUDIO 722, Korg miniKORG 700s

16. January 2026

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Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft Unleashes the Yamaha TG77: FM Synthesis Goes Full Rave Bunker

Espen Kraft dives deep into the Yamaha TG77, a synth module that’s less ‘retro relic’ and more ‘sonic street weapon’. This isn’t your average FM box – it’s a Frankenstein of advanced FM and wave memory, with enough layering and effects to make your DAW sweat. Kraft’s signature 80s-obsessed style meets no-nonsense breakdowns, showing just how far Yamaha pushed the envelope when they built this beast. If you think you know FM, think again – the TG77 is here to flex, and Espen’s got the patches to prove it.

Yamaha TG77

16. January 2026

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Free Beat

Free Beat Turns the SP-404MKII Into a Groovebox Monster

Think the Roland SP-404MKII is just a sampler? Think again. Free Beat dives headfirst into groovebox territory, wrangling the 404MKII into a full-on song machine. Expect hands-on sampling, punchy patterns, and a workflow that’s more streetwise than studio-bound. If you’re tired of endless menu-diving and want to see some real-world beatmaking, this one’s for you. Free Beat’s practical, no-fluff style means you get the dirt, the tricks, and the occasional happy accident—all in under 15 minutes. Curious how far you can push a so-called sampler? Strap in.

Roland SP-404MKII, Teenage Engineering OP-Z

16. January 2026

LUMINA

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Invokes the Farfisa Polychrome: Choirs from the Analog Stratosphere

Step into a world where sound shimmers like stained glass and choirs drift through analog mist. Alex Ball, ever the cinematic storyteller, guides us through the rare Farfisa Polychrome—a synth that exhales spectral harmonies and tactile nostalgia. With poetic reverence, Ball unpacks its history and unique voice, weaving together sonic ghosts and modern creators like Hainbach. This is not just a demo, but an invitation to experience the Polychrome’s magnetic resonance, where each note blooms and dissolves in a nebula of vintage Italian circuitry. Prepare to float inside a machine that sings beyond its era.

Farfisa Polychrome

16. January 2026

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Accurate Beats

Accurate Beats Unleashes the Korg microAUDIO 722: Filtered Mayhem in a Box

Korg’s microAUDIO 722 isn’t just another USB interface—it’s a sneaky little street weapon with a classic analog filter jammed right in. Accurate Beats, the king of gritty boom bap, takes this pint-sized powerhouse for a spin, showing off its unique blend of clean audio and dirty filter tricks. If you’re tired of sterile interfaces and want something with a bit of attitude (and actual hardware flavour), this one’s worth a look. Accurate’s no-nonsense style cuts through the fluff, so expect honest opinions, a few nitpicks, and a healthy dose of old-school swagger. Ready to see if this box slaps or

Korg microAUDIO 722

16. January 2026

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes BattleStation: iPad Groovebox Mayhem

If you thought grooveboxes were just for hardware heads, think again. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives headfirst into BattleStation by BramBos—a pocket-sized rave bunker for your iPad that spits out instant grooves with zero faff. This isn’t your grandad’s step sequencer: BattleStation throws in three wild synth engines, a heap of randomisation, and a workflow that’s all about speed and chaos. Nu-Trix’s trademark hands-on style keeps things moving, so prepare for a no-nonsense tour of generative beat-making that’ll have you sidechaining your morning coffee. If you’re after inspiration on tap, this one’s for you.

BattleStation by BramBos

16. January 2026

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Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Unleashes Camelot: One Keyboard to Rule Them All

Doctor Mix is back, caffeinated and armed with Camelot, showing us how to turn a humble master keyboard into the command centre of a rave bunker. Forget DAW limitations—this is live rig wizardry, layering hardware and software synths into a single, responsive beast. If you’ve ever wanted to run a synth party from one set of keys, Doctor Mix’s energetic walkthrough will either inspire you or make you question your own setup’s sanity. Expect scene switches, super patches, and a workflow that’s as over-the-top as the man himself.

Camelot, Kontakt, Moog Minimoog, Nonlinear Labs C15, Omnisphere, Sequential Trigon-6, Studiologic Numa Player Stage D, Studiologic SL88 GT, Yamaha MODX

16. January 2026

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH Unleashes the BME Rattlesnake: Electro Monster from Luxembourg

HAINBACH dives headfirst into the BME Rattlesnake, a drum machine that looks like a relic from your nan’s attic but sounds like it’s ready to start a warehouse riot. This isn’t your average preset box – it’s got a bite, a history, and a clap that could wake the dead. HAINBACH’s signature blend of deep-dive nerdery and hands-on sonic mayhem is on full display, as he wrings out every drop of weirdness from this Luxembourgian oddball. If you think you know drum machines, think again – the Rattlesnake’s about to rattle your assumptions.

BME Rattlesnake Drum Machine, Surge Modular Synthesizer

16. January 2026

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The Midlife Synthesist

Redshift 6 Reloaded: The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes Firmware 1.5 Mayhem

The Midlife Synthesist is back, and this time he’s got the Redshift 6 flexing new muscles with firmware 1.5. Forget polite updates—this one drops a reverb that’ll make your neighbours move out, a filter engine with split personality disorder, and enough FX to turn your bedroom into a rave bunker. If you like your synths multi-timbral and your MIDI controllers weird, you’re in for a treat. The OP-XY joins the party as sequencer and chaos engine, and there’s a dancefloor cover that’ll have copyright bots foaming at the mouth. Dive in for sharp takes, dirty tricks, and a synth that

OP-XY, Redshift 6

16. January 2026

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musotalk

musotalk and the FabFilter Pro-C 3: Compression as Sonic Origami

FabFilter once again raises the bar for digital compression with the Pro-C 3—and musotalk takes us on an analytical journey through new patch geometries. Between a refreshed GUI, character modules, and sidechain fine mechanics, this tool is sure to excite not only workflow enthusiasts but especially sound architects and lovers of chaos aesthetics. If you want to know whether the Pro-C 3 is truly more than just an update, here’s a detached yet pointed look at machine ethics and sonic spaces. The real magic? As always, it remains audible only in the video itself.

FabFilter Pro-C 2, FabFilter Pro-C 3

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