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11. March 2026

Arturia FX Collection 6 Intro: A Compact Powerhouse for Modern Production

Arturia’s FX Collection 6 Intro arrives as a tightly curated bundle, promising a versatile suite of six effects that cover everything from classic analog warmth to experimental sound transformation. In their official walkthrough, Arturia positions this collection not as a mere starter pack, but as a focused toolkit for producers, beatmakers, and songwriters who demand both immediacy and sonic depth. The video, hosted by Rose, moves briskly through each effect, highlighting both the character and workflow advantages of the bundle. For anyone curious about how these digital tools can slot into a modern DAW or hybrid setup, this intro offers

Delay Tape 201, Efx Fragments, Efx Motions, FX Collection 6 Intro, Mix Drums, Rev Plate-140, Tape Mello-Fi

11. March 2026

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Optoproductions

Optoproductions Throws Down: Mackie 1604 VLZ4 as the Techno Mixer Street Weapon

Forget menu-diving and fiddly plastic – Optoproductions is here to show us why the Mackie 1604 VLZ4 might just be the ultimate live techno mixer. In this punchy walkthrough, he slices through the fluff and gets straight to the faders, group channels, and all the dirty tricks that make this desk a rave bunker essential. Expect hands-on hacks, real-world performance setups, and a few sharp jabs at the competition. If you’re tired of mixers that act like they’re too precious for the dancefloor, this one’s for you. Dive in and see why this chunky Mackie could be your next sonic

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Bastl Ikarie, Cosmotronic Messor, Elektron Analog Rytm, Erica Synths Reverb, Mackie 1604 VLZ4, Moog Minitaur, Strymon El Capistan

11. March 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s OCHD Freeze: Hold Your Modulation, Break Your Patch

DivKid’s back at it, this time showing us how to slam the brakes on the OCHD and its expander for some seriously creative modulation mayhem. If you thought LFOs were just for wobbles, think again – freezing them opens up a tundra of static voltage weirdness and rhythmic stutters. Expect clever hacks, negative voltage trickery, and the kind of patch disruption that’ll make your modular rig sweat. DivKid’s signature style is all over this one: practical, playful, and just the right amount of cheeky. If you like your modulation unpredictable and your techno hypnotic, you’ll want to see this in

Ceremony, DivKid OCHD, IOU (Apollo View), OCHD Expander, Plaits, Trivium

10. March 2026

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH vs. Soviet Juno: The RMIF TI-5 Synthesizer Gets a Proper Rinsing

Bored of synths that work too well? HAINBACH drags the RMIF TI-5 out of Soviet obscurity and straight into the rave bunker, warts and all. This rare, eight-voice hybrid is a Frankenstein’s monster of analog warmth and digital chaos, built with more hope than hardware. If you like your gear unpredictable, with filters that snarl and envelopes that lag like dial-up internet, you’re in for a treat. HAINBACH’s signature blend of dry humour and deep sound exploration makes this a must-watch for anyone who thinks perfection is overrated.

RMIF TI-5 Synthesizer

10. March 2026

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Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos vs. the £35 Pedalboard: Cheap Stompboxes, Big Synth Mayhem

Forget boutique snobbery—Lodewijk Vos (LØ) dives headfirst into the bargain bin and drags out a fistful of Donner pedals to see if budget stompboxes can hang with the big boys on synth duty. This isn’t your usual pedal demo: it’s a rave bunker experiment, full of dirty overdrives, squashed drums, and feedback chaos. LØ’s minimalist travel studio gets a full-on pedalboard workout, pushing cheap gear to its limits and proving you don’t need to remortgage your flat for killer sound design. If you think only £700 boutique pedals can make your synths scream, this video might just slap you awake.

Donner Compressor Pedal, Donner DT-1 Tuner Pedal, Donner Giant Metal Distortion Pedal, Donner Modulation Pedal - Mod Square Ⅱ, Donner Noise Gate Pedal, Triple Threat Pedal (Third Man Hardware/Jack White)

10. March 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther Illuminates: Lea Bertucci’s Sonic Shadows and Living Machines

Step into the magnetic resonance of Metamyther’s latest interview—a luminous drift through the creative cosmos of Lea Bertucci. Here, sound is not merely heard but sculpted, bent, and set adrift in cavernous spaces, where tape machines and ancient flutes become vessels for sonic ghosts. Bertucci’s world is one where imperfection breathes life, and every note is a fragment of memory, echoing through the shadow of eternity. For those who seek music that exhales fog and fractured light, this conversation is a rare glimpse into the heart of experimental storytelling.

ARP 2600 Synthesizer, Sony TC440 tape machine

10. March 2026

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Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School: Drones That Hit Harder Than Your Kick

Ever wondered how to turn a polite pluck into a wall of sound that could level a warehouse? Underdog Electronic Music School is back with a no-fluff guide to transforming your synths into emotional sledgehammers using the clone & drone technique. Oscar’s teaching style is as sharp as ever—straight to the point, with just enough cheek to keep you grinning while your DAW smokes. Whether you’re after spiritual weight or just want your groove to slap harder, this video’s got the hacks. If you think drones are just for ambient heads, think again: these tricks will have your next track

Ableton Hybrid Reverb, Repro 5

10. March 2026

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SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Unleashed: MPC Sample, Tembo & MIDI Mayhem in Gameboy Mode

When Akai suddenly drops a mini MPC with cash register vibes, Tembo reinvents step sequencing with magnets, and CME launches a MIDI hub on steroids, you know SequencerTalk has fired up the beat frying pan again. In episode 271, Moogulator and Din Freud don’t mince words and serve up not just blinking grooveboxes but also community power and DIY vibes. Here, it’s not just about explaining – it’s all discussed with a wink, showing why less can sometimes be more and why MIDI tools today need to do more than just push notes. Ready for a trashy fireworks show? Read

Akai MPC Sample, CME H12 MIDI Pro, Elektron Syntakt, Tembo Magnet-Sequencer

9. March 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s Chord Oscillator Rumble: Plaits, Braids & Ensemble Go Full Rave Bunker

If you think chord oscillators are just for polite pads, The Unperson is here to slap that notion out of your rack. In this quickfire patch fest, we get a front-row seat to three Eurorack heavyweights—Plaits, Braids (with Renaissance firmware), and the 4ms Ensemble Oscillator—each flexing their own flavour of harmonic muscle. Expect stabs, drones, and enough lushness to drown a festival tent. The Unperson’s style is all about hands-on jamming and sonic mischief, so don’t expect a dry tutorial—this is pure patch inspiration, with a mega-chord finale that’s more warehouse than wine bar. If you want ideas that’ll make

4ms Ensemble Oscillator, Mutable Instruments Braids, Mutable Instruments Plaits

9. March 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: UDO Super 8 vs Roland Jupiter-8 – Modern Muscle or Vintage King?

Starsky Carr is back in the rave bunker, pitting the UDO Super 8 against the legendary Roland Jupiter-8 in a synth showdown that’s more than just a nostalgia trip. Is the Super 8 a true heir, or just a flashy pretender with a shiny interface? We get a no-nonsense, hands-on comparison of sound, features, and workflow, with Starsky’s trademark clarity and a few cheeky digs along the way. If you’re torn between vintage magic and modern muscle, this is the synth face-off you need. Spoiler: your wallet might have the final say.

Roland Jupiter-8, UDO Super 8

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