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2. October 2025

RolandChannel’s TR-1000 Rhythm Creator: Hybrid Powerhouse for Modern Beat Architects

RolandChannel pulls back the curtain on the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, positioning it as the company’s most advanced drum machine to date. This instrument fuses analog warmth with digital precision, offering a blend of classic circuitry, modern sound engines, and a deep sampling workflow. The video walks through the TR-1000’s hybrid architecture, flexible sequencing, and extensive connectivity, all designed to meet the demands of today’s producers and performers. For those obsessed with workflow, macro control, and integration, this is a tour worth dissecting—though, as always, the real-world verdict will depend on hands-on experience beyond the Roland demo.

Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator

2. October 2025

MILES

MAKEN0ISE

Make Noise PoliMATHS: Eight Channels of Function-Driven Polyphony for Modular Explorers

Make Noise, the Asheville-based champions of modular oddity, return with PoliMATHS—a bold eight-channel CV and audio event generator designed to supercharge the New Universal Synthesizer System (NUSS) or any Eurorack setup. This official walkthrough dives into how PoliMATHS distills complex function generation into a single set of controls, unleashing a patchable playground of envelopes, oscillations, and polyphonic tricks. If you’ve ever wished your Maths could multiply, or your function generators could talk to each other behind the rack, this video is your invitation to a new world of modular choreography. Let’s see how Make Noise’s latest creation rewires the rules

Make Noise PoliMATHS, Make Noise QXG

1. October 2025

RILEY

Devin Belanger

Devin’s Synth Picks: Wallet-Friendly or Hype Overload?

Devin Belanger, aka Miles Away, takes us on a sonic ride through the world of affordable synths, dishing out his brutally honest opinions on what’s overrated and what’s the real deal under $500. From Behringer’s controversial Model D to Korg’s iconic MS-20 Mini, Devin keeps it real with tips and tricks for beatmakers and sound designers alike.

Arturia MicroFreak, Behringer 2600, Behringer Model D, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD Module, Korg MS-20 Mini, Moog Subharmonicon

1. October 2025

RILEY

The Midlife Synthesist

MidlifeSynthesist’s Juicy Jam with the Neuziet DROP

Tune in, folks, for a wild ride with the Neuziet DROP! This MIDI controller is no ordinary gizmo—MidlifeSynthesist dives deep with his characteristic cool and shows us why this box is stealing the spotlight in his studio sessions. Discover precision, adaptability, and why the DROP might just be your new jam buddy.

Neuziet DROP

1. October 2025

LYRA

Sequential

Sequential Unveils Form: Polyphonic Aftertouch as Expressive Architecture

Sequential’s latest synth, the Form, steps into the spotlight with a focus on polyphonic aftertouch and its transformative impact on expressive performance. In this official video, Glasys demonstrates how the Form’s newly designed keybed and poly AT implementation open up nuanced ways to shape sound—no virtuoso skills required. The presentation is classic Sequential: practical, musician-focused, and brimming with hands-on examples that highlight both the instrument’s sonic depth and its workflow potential. If you’re curious about how polyphonic aftertouch can actually change your playing, this is a concise, revealing showcase.

Sequential Form

30. September 2025

RILEY

Andrew Chapman Creative

AndrewChapmanCreative’s Mic Showdown: The Neumann U87 vs. the Budget Brigade

Is it the Neumann U87 or just the hype that’s got your wallet sweating? AndrewChapmanCreative dives into a blind microphone showdown, putting the pricey legend against some solid under-700-dollar challengers. Get ready to hear riffs, vocals, and some real talk on whether price equals quality. And remember, not everything that glitters is gold—a point that might just save you a few grand.

Dachman Audio DA87 SE, Neumann U87ai Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, The United Studio Technologies UT Twin 87, Warm Audio WA-87 R2 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

30. September 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

The Hidden Sonic Realms of FabFilter Saturn 2 with musotalk

Join musotalk as they delve into the fascinating depths of the FabFilter Saturn 2, a plugin offering much more than just multiband distortion. From hidden special FX like Smudge and Breakdown to creative automation techniques – this technical tour brings the secret dimensions of sound design to life.

FabFilter Saturn 2

30. September 2025

JET

Underdog Electronic Music School

OscarUnderdog’s curated chaos: a bumpy ride through randomness

Dive into the world of curated chaos with OscarUnderdog as he takes us on an unpredictable journey through randomness. Crafting electronic music isn’t just about precision—it’s about embracing the happy accidents and moulding them into something brilliant. Get ready to shake things up with randomness like never before. Buckle up!

Ableton Live, The Cheat Code by BeatSurfing

30. September 2025

RAUMKLANG

Audio Tutorial Experts

AudioTutorialExperts: The Battle of Sound Machines – Elektron Tonverk in Comparison

Dive into the fascinating world of grooveboxes with AudioTutorialExperts, as they showcase the Elektron Tonverk in a head-to-head contest with other icons. An orchestrated chaos of sounds and functions unfolds before our ears – not always clear, but always inspiring!

Akai MPC, Analog Rytm 2, Digitakt 2, Elektron Tonverk, NI Maschine, Octatrack

29. September 2025

RILEY

SoulBrix Music

soulbrixofficial Dives Into the Digitakt’s Coolest Tricks

Dive below the surface with soulbrixofficial’s latest journey into the depths of the Elektron Digitakt. Uncover secrets, tips, and quirky facts about this legendary sampler and sequencer. Whether you’re a beat-making rookie or a seasoned pro, this video offers insights from the well-known to the downright bizarre.

Elektron Digitakt

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