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10. June 2026

HAINBACH’s Sonic Archaeology: Breathing Through the RFT TZF Terzfilter

Sometimes, sound is history in disguise—heavy with stories, humming in the dark corners of lost machines. In this video, HAINBACH embarks on a journey through time and circuitry, uncovering rare devices once used for railway acoustics and now alive with new purpose. The RFT TZF Terzfilter emerges as both relic and muse, its filters carving spectral landscapes from humble signals. Each resonance is steeped in nostalgia, each crackle a ghost of engineering past. Prepare to drift with HAINBACH as art, memory, and the eerie beauty of vintage electronics entwine within a fog of magnetic possibility.

Bruehl & Kier spectrum analyzer, Bruehl & Kier vibration amplifier, HeathKit sine square generator, Kawai PH-50, RFT TZF Terzfilter, WaveTag noise generator, Yamaha Ensemble mixer

9. June 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s Erica Synths Resonant Filterbank Review: Not Your Nan’s Graphic EQ

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Erica Synths Resonant Filterbank and emerges with his face only slightly melted. Forget what you think you know about filterbanks and graphic EQs—this box is packing more heat than a toaster-fight at an illegal warehouse rave. In classic Starsky style, he pokes, prods, and pushes the filterbank way past polite territory, breaking down its Serge Modular roots, four wild modes, and performance tricks that would make most desktop boxes cry for their firmware mummies. If you want polite, look elsewhere—this is a chaos module for the brave.

Erica Synths Resonant Filterbank, Serge Resonant Equalizer

9. June 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther’s Modular Mayhem: Live Rig Dissected and Deconstructed

Ever wondered how cinematic industrial chaos actually gets whipped up on stage? Metamyther, known for three-movement industrial epics, drags us through the underbelly of modular performance with a no-nonsense rig breakdown. Forget modular mystique—this is cables, cases, and real-world hacks for getting your synths to behave live (or at least pretend to). If you want to know which modules survive a year of gigs and which ones get booted out like a dodgy DJ at closing time, this is your guide. And trust me, some tricks are better seen than written about—so don’t just read, go give the video a

4C's Oscillator, Arturia Keystep, Bohm Kick, Cosmic Debris Reverb and Delay, Debil, Desmodus Reverb, Double Aliyah, Entumbra, FEG, iDumb, Lacrymaveriso, OXI, PAMs, Quadrat 1U, Sample Drum, Stereo Field, Traffic, VicX, Warp Core, Zadar, Zoom L6

9. June 2026

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tafony

tafony Cooks Up Chaos: F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’ Ring Mod Takes a Beating

Ready for ring mod mayhem that’ll shake the dust off your speakers? Our mate tafony, Vancouver’s modular wizard, dives headfirst into the F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’—a ring modulator with more tricks up its sleeve than a magpie at a Bunnings sausage sizzle. With dual modulation inputs and wild sound shaping options, this beast is primed for sonic mischief. As tafony rambles, noodles, and wrangles harmonics, he’s all about pushing boundaries and poking fun at synth dogma. If you want to hear metallic clangs, gnarly wave-shaping, and modular tomfoolery, grab a cold one and buckle in. Just don’t expect

F*CK WITH SOUND Bring It On, Three Body

9. June 2026

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Jon Makes Beats

Jon Makes Beats: Why the MPC XL Is the Streetwise DAW You Didn’t Know You Needed

Ever feel like your laptop is killing your vibe before you even lay down a hi-hat? Jon Makes Beats (with Henri on host duties) puts the MPC XL front and center, and suddenly, the whole DAW vs. hardware argument feels like old news. This isn’t just a box of pads—it’s a groove factory that kicks out jams faster than you can spill cheap coffee on your MIDI keyboard. If you’re tired of computer workarounds and want your beats to slap straight out of the box, this video’s got the sauce. Jon’s style? All real, all hands-on, and way more fun

Akai MPC XL, Yamaha Montage M8X

9. June 2026

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Omri Cohen

Omri Cohen’s Free VCV Rack Module Drop: Sonic Mayhem for Zero Quid

If your virtual rack’s been looking a bit anaemic, Omri Cohen’s just dropped a feast of free modules for VCV Rack that’ll have your patches sweating. In classic Omri style, we get a guided rave through the new arrivals, with plenty of quirky beats and patching wizardry along the way. He cuts through the fluff, spotlighting the modules that actually do something wild – no pointless bells, just proper bangers. Expect sound design tricks, integration tips, and the kind of patching that makes you want to bin your day job. Don’t just skim – there’s filth to be found if

4ms Drums, Ambivalent, Astravox, Iroi, JW, Signal Function Set, Triton, Venom

8. June 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s Modular Drum Safari: Kicking Writer’s Block in the Teeth

Ever found yourself staring at your synth setup feeling as lost as a GPS in the Outback? The Unperson gets it. In this rollicking adventure, our mate from the UK tackles writer’s block head-on by wrangling a modular rig to cook up a one-of-a-kind drum sample pack. Expect a wild menagerie of modules, surprise sounds that pop up like kangaroos at sunset, and a final jam that proves sometimes you’ve just gotta get your hands dirty to spark inspiration. If you’re itching for some creative mischief and want a serious shot of modular motivation, this one’s worth cracking open a

ALM MFX, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Instruō Càrn, Intellijel uVCF, Make Noise DPO, Make Noise LXD, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Pamela's Pro Workout, Teenage Engineering KO II

8. June 2026

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DivKid

DivKid Slices the Mix: AJH Synth Low Fat VCF Punched Up

Sometimes the smallest box in your rack is the one that keeps the party from falling apart. DivKid grabs the AJH Synth Low Fat VCF—a 2HP high-pass filter with no resonance and no ego—and puts it through its paces. Expect acid lines that punch, bandpass tricks out of nowhere, and enough low-end management to keep your mix tighter than a bouncer at a free party. DivKid’s signature style shines: clear, practical, and always a step ahead of the obvious. If you thought a high-pass was just for cleaning, think again—this one’s a secret weapon for patch heads and live performers

AJH Synth Low Fat VCF, Roland Boutique, Roland Juno-106

8. June 2026

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The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist: Three’s a Party – Chopping Up Grooves with Pro 3, Push 3 & Nord Stage 3

When The Midlife Synthesist gets a chord stuck in his head, you know you’re in for a wild ride. This time, he ditches the sample packs and deep dives into his own creative process, wrangling the Sequential Pro 3, Ableton Push 3, and Nord Stage 3 like a one-man rave bunker. Expect hands-on jams, proper chord voodoo, and enough groove to power a warehouse party. If you’re allergic to plastic presets and easy wins, this video is your antidote – a rare peek into the real sweat and spark behind a track that actually slaps.

Ableton Push 3, Nord Stage 3, Sequential Pro 3

8. June 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs x Space Dimension Controller: Amsterdam Studio Tour with Sampler Obsession and Acid Tech Tricks

Forget tidy cable porn – Voltage Labs takes us straight into Space Dimension Controller’s Amsterdam lair, where vintage Akai samplers, chunky pedalboards, and a hardware sequencer brain conspire for relentless sonic action. This is no museum tour; it’s a peek into the workflow of a producer who’s ditched Ableton for Bitwig, maxed out his MOTU, and keeps his acid rigs within spitting distance. If you want to know how to turn a server rack into a rave bunker or why the S900 is back in heavy rotation, this walkthrough is your fix. Don’t blink – you might miss a dirty

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S3000XL, Akai S900, Arturia DrumBrute, Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Behringer TD-3, Clarett, Focal Monitors, HAPAX, MOTU 16A, Pyramid, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, XOX Heart module

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