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9. August 2026

Sanjay C’s Free-for-All: Pigments Play, DrumDING and the Plugin Stampede

Sanjay C drops a fresh batch of music production news, headlined by Arturia’s cut-down Pigments Play. There’s also DrumDING’s quirky sampling workflow and Loop2Kit’s loop-slicing magic. Plugin deals fly by faster than a hi-hat fill, but don’t expect handholding—Sanjay C keeps it sharp and straight. If you want the latest synth gossip with zero fluff, this is your Saturday morning rave-in-a-video.

Arturia Pigments Play, DrumDING, Loop2Kit, MixVault, Rippler, UAD EMT 140 Plate Reverb, UAD EMT 250 Electronic Reverb

9. August 2026

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EZBOT

EZBOT’s Modular Groovebox: When Eurorack Goes Full Dub Bunker

EZBOT isn’t messing about—he’s wrangled a modular rig into a proper dub techno groovebox that actually remembers what you just did. No more endless repatching, no more knob-fiddling amnesia. This video slices through the cable spaghetti and lands somewhere between a rave bunker and an actual studio workflow. If you want to see modular act like it’s got a proper sequencer and some muscle, this is the one. Just don’t expect any hand-holding—EZBOT keeps it nerdy and sharp.

Cosmic Debris, Dual Chord Expander, FX Aid, Monumatic, Nerd Sequencer, Odessa, OP-XY

9. August 2026

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Into NWA’s Electro Funk Oddball—And Drops 808 Gems

You ever dig into an album and find that one track nobody talks about—but it slaps in a totally different way? That’s what Verysickbeats is serving up, breaking down NWA’s “Something 2 Dance 2.” This video isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a beatmaker’s cheat code for flipping 80s electro vibes into modern bangers. Come for the Dr. Dre backstory, stay for the crunchy 808 patterns and free kit plug. If you got love for groove and don’t mind a little cheese in your scratch samples, this is your new jam.

Logic Pro, SP-1200, SP-404

8. August 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz Digs Up the Novation Drumstation – Lost Bad Gear, Found Groove

AudioPilz cracks open the vault and dusts off the Novation Drumstation, a 90s rackmount beast that shamelessly rips the TR-808/909. Expect memes, real talk, and enough noise floor to drown a warehouse party. If you like your nostalgia with side-eye and sarcasm, this Bad Gear episode’s got punch, cringe, and some surprisingly fat kicks. Don’t expect a TR lovefest – this is pure AudioPilz, warts and all.

Novation Drumstation

8. August 2026

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AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay vs. Behringer MS-5: Envelope Mayhem

AutomaticGainsay dives headfirst into the Behringer MS-5’s not-so-typical envelope playground, and it’s anything but your nan’s VCA. We’re talking envelope routing that’d make a modular blush, creative triggers, and enough sound design tricks to keep you locked in. If you want to hear how a modern clone handles envelope duties with serious flair, this is your ticket. Just don’t expect a bedtime story – this is synth nerdery with a side of attitude.

Behringer MS-5

8. August 2026

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes BeatFlux: Groovebox Mayhem in a Plugin

Ready to ditch the same old drum patterns? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes BeatFlux by Axart Labs for a spin, showing off its relentless beat generation and cheeky mutation tricks. This isn’t your dad’s drum VST – it mutates, locks, and exports like a proper rave bunker tool. If you’re into generative chaos and can’t stand menu-diving, this plugin might just be your next street weapon. But don’t take my word for it, the video’s got all the squelchy details.

BeatFlux by Axart Labs

8. August 2026

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AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Unleashes the Behringer MS-5: VCA Mayhem in Modern Clothes

AutomaticGainsay’s latest deep-dive puts the Behringer MS-5’s VCA under a very bright, very honest spotlight. This isn’t a polite tea party—it’s a straight-up rave in a vintage Roland SH-5 jacket, with every mod knob and envelope quirk on display. If you think VCAs are boring, prepare for a rude awakening. Marc Doty’s style is equal parts love letter and roast, so expect sharp takes, real talk, and a few side glances at Behringer’s ‘vintage failures’.

Behringer MS-5, Roland SH-5

8. August 2026

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Tonepusher

Tonepusher Channels the 1989 Microwave with the Waldorf Protein – Industrial Nostalgia Reloaded

Tonepusher dives headfirst into the Waldorf Protein, a synth that’s less about clinical digital and more about channeling the dirt and crunch of 1989. Forget smooth – this box is all aliasing, quantisation, and unapologetic digital attitude. If you think modern synths have become too polite, this one’s here to start a toaster-fight. Get ready for a compact poly wavetable machine that doesn’t care about your pure signal dreams – only about landing that industrial punch.

Waldorf Microwave, Waldorf Protein

7. August 2026

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Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s Remix Rodeo: Four Producers, One Song, Total Mayhem

Strap in, legends! Andrew Huang’s rounded up a wild mob of sonic wranglers—Swarvy, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Shigeto, and himself—to take Son Lux’s “Want You To Love” for a spin. Each remix is as unique as a Melbourne laneway mural after a night out, flipping stems into grooves, maximalist synth storms, or percussive parties. If you reckon you’ve heard it all before—think again, mate. This is four flavours of chaos, served with Andrew’s signature playful energy and a few left turns that’ll knock your socks off.

Ableton Live, Artemis Synth, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Stage 73, Buchla 200e, Buchla Music Easel, Korg Monopoly, Korg Volca, Minimal Audio Evoke, Moog Mini-Modular, Roland Polysynth, Slate and Ash Landforms, Strymon Timeline, UAD Anthem, Vital

7. August 2026

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Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds’ Gear Gauntlet: Atrium, K-Accumulator & More – The August ’26 Rundown

Signal Sounds are back with a caffeinated sprint through the freshest gear to land in their Glasgow lair. This is not your average product parade – expect microtonal wizardry, filth-drenched reverbs, and stereo filter chaos, all delivered with a wink and a jam. If you crave hands-on demos more than spec sheets and want to know which modules might actually melt your rack, you’ve come to the right rave bunker.

Eventide H9 Gen 2, Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder, Fancyyyyy Synthesis K-Accumulator, Whimsical Raps Atrium, Worng Electronics Glowing Orb

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