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31. July 2026

Devin Belanger and the Cinematic Synth: Sculpting Sound into Story

What is it that lets a synth conjure the vastness of cinema—an expanse where emotion and atmosphere drift like fog through vacant streets? Devin Belanger, both architect and wanderer of these sonic realms, guides us through the five elemental ingredients that let synthesizers breathe in widescreen. In his signature Miles Away style, Devin reveals not just the tools, but the touch—where reverb becomes space, darkness becomes narrative, and a single note can spiral a story. Prepare to immerse yourself in the textures of cinematic synthesis.

Maris Mercury X, Moog Sub 37, Novation Peak, Novation Summit, Strymon Cloud, Valhalla Supermassive

31. July 2026

SPARKY

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Dissects the Rickroll Beat: Groove Science in 80s Stereo

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the most internet-abused drum pattern of all time: Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. This isn’t just another meme breakdown – Pikant exposes the intricate layers, engineering secrets, and stereo tricks behind that iconic bounce. Expect LinnDrum kicks, Latin percussion, and a healthy dose of British wit. If you think you already know the Rickroll, prepare to get schooled, not trolled.

AMS DMX, LIN-9000, LinnDrum, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland TR-727, TAL-Pha

31. July 2026

LUMINA

Jorb

Jorb and the Sonic Alchemy of Bad Mood: Grit-Soaked Ambience Reimagined

Step into the swirling dusk of delay and decay with Jorb, whose poetic explorations unravel the Chase Bliss Audio Bad Mood pedal. Here, sound is not just heard—it’s weathered, corroded, reborn. Grit and glue, faded echoes, and blooming harmonies become tactile, ghostly textures. Jorb’s signature narrative bends the boundaries of ambient, showing us not only what the pedal does, but how it feels to drift inside its magnetic resonance. For those who crave sound as fog and fractured light, this journey is essential.

Chase Bliss Audio Bad Mood, Chase Bliss Audio Lost and Found, Roland JX-8P

30. July 2026

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Architectural MIDI Connections with the OXI ONE MKII

OXI Instruments walks us through the fundamentals of MIDI connectivity using their OXI ONE MKII performance sequencer. This tutorial focuses on the practicalities of channel assignment, daisy-chaining via MIDI THRU, and syncing drum machines, giving an accessible yet detailed look at how the OXI ONE serves as the control center in hybrid setups. We follow the workflow and architecture of multi-instrument sequencing, from setting up a single synth to managing larger rigs with the OXI Split, all with a clear focus on efficient routing and performance-centric design.

Novation Peak, OXI ONE MKII, OXI Split, Tonverk, Vermona Perfourmer

30. July 2026

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Modular Groovebox: Atlantix at the Heart of a Patchable Beat Machine

Intellijel’s latest video dives deep into modular groovebox territory, squeezing maximum mileage out of the Atlantix as a central sound source. The patch explores classic drum voices, melodic lines, and effects, all woven together with clever modulation and macro control tricks. It’s a practical Eurorack walkthrough for anyone curious about building complex, performance-ready patches using Intellijel’s suite of modules. Expect dry wit, clear routing, and plenty of patching insight for those who like their beats modular and their signal paths explicit.

Intellijel 7U x 104HP Performance Case (Gen 2), Intellijel Amps, Intellijel Atlantix, Intellijel Aux Mix 1U, Intellijel Buff Mult 1U, Intellijel Flurry, Intellijel Metropolix, Intellijel Planar 2, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Sealegs, Intellijel Steppy, Intellijel Stereo I/O 1U, Intellijel Swells, Intellijel Tangrams

30. July 2026

SPARKY

Jorb

Jorb Goes Deep: Tempera Is a Granular Street Weapon

Beetle Crab’s Tempera isn’t your average cloud machine—it’s a full-on rave bunker in a box, and Jorb brings all the chaos you want. Forget the ‘ambient only’ stereotype: this beast spits out orchestral pads, glitchy rhythms, and live-processed weirdness, all with a grid that lights up like a synth Christmas. If you love gear that can morph from controller to groovebox to FX monster, you’ll want to see how Tempera bends the rules. Jorb’s take is as sharp as ever: honest, hands-on, and never dull. Strap in.

Beetle Crab Tempera, Roland SH-101, TR 1000, Yamaha Reface CP

29. July 2026

SPARKY

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: Squeezing Extra Juice from Your Second Envelope

Think you need a new module to spice up your rack? Think again. Monotrail Tech Talk shows us how to wring every last drop of madness from a humble two-envelope setup. Forget boring vanilla patches—this video is a masterclass in clever routing, punchy transients, and envelope trickery that’ll leave your groovebox quaking. If you’re after more movement and texture without selling a kidney for another module, this is your new handbook.

Happy Nerding 3x MIA

29. July 2026

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce Schools Us: Why Busses Crush Inserts Every Time

Ever slogged through a mix drowning in plugin inserts? Creative Sauce (aka Mike) kicks down the studio door and shows us why bus routing isn’t just for posers—it’s pure workflow power. Expect sharp tips, no fluff, and a few hard truths about why your next mix needs more bus action. If you’re still slapping reverbs on every vocal, this is the wake-up call. Don’t just mix—command your DAW like a streetwise synth wizard.

1176, API 2500

29. July 2026

SPARKY

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s DSS-1 Editor: Free Browser Power for the 80s Beast

Who says retro sampling has to be a slow-motion pain? Espen Kraft drops a no-nonsense, totally free browser-based editor for the Korg DSS-1. If you’ve ever wanted to dodge tedious menus and get filthy-fast tweaks on your beloved glitchy sampler, this is your new street weapon. MIDI wrangling, multi-sound management and more—all in your browser. No installer. No fluff. Just pure ‘80s workflow, hacked for today. Ready to push your DSS-1 harder? Let’s see what Espen’s tool can really do.

KORG DSS-1

29. July 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips the Script: Vocal Stem Sorcery with Lalals

If you thought vocal stems were just for karaoke, think again. Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) dives headfirst into the world of stem separation with Lalals, slicing and dicing vocals in ways Logic’s built-in tools can only dream about. This is about more than just taking the drums out; it’s about flipping vocal bits into beat gold. If you’re after that next-level sample chop, or just wanna see a beatmaker outsmart his own DAW, this video is pure street food for your hungry MPC.

Gemini Kit, Lalals, Logic Pro, Quick Sampler

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