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22. July 2026

Gold-Plated Punch: Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Put the Studiologic Numa X Piano GTse to the Test

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech roll out the Studiologic Numa X Piano GTse, a stage beast with a shimmer and a brain to match. Jack Duxbury dives straight in, tearing the box open and poking at its new TRS2 sound engine, wooden keybed, and a parade of presets that swing from gospel to out-there. If you reckon all stage pianos are boring, this one’s aiming for your jugular—with a finish that might just blind your bandmates. Let’s see if the hype holds up under the studio lights.

Studiologic Numa X Piano GTse

21. July 2026

MILES

4ms Company

4ms Company Meets LZX Industries: Video Synthesis, Open Collaboration, and the Rise of Videomancer

LZX Industries, the Texan-turned-Portland video synth pioneers, join 4ms Company for a deep-dive into the philosophy and practicalities of modular video in Eurorack. This hour-long chat is less about buzzwords and more about DIY roots, technical hurdles, and the collaborative, open-source spirit that’s driven LZX since 2008. Along the way, we get a look at the new Videomancer desktop visual processor—a hands-on, HDMI-equipped box for musicians and visualists alike—and hear how audio and video patch worlds collide. For anyone curious about the real nuts and bolts of modular video, or just pining for a feedback loop between soldering iron and

LZX Industries Videomancer

21. July 2026

MILES

Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Glitch Drums, Modular Style – A Patch Analysis

Frap Tools takes their Magnolia polysynth for a modular spin, reconstructing a classic glitchy drum patch once built around Brenso and Usta. This video is a deep dive into how much modular mayhem Magnolia can muster, focusing on modulation, filters and sequenced chaos. We follow their process, see the limitations versus a full Eurorack rig, and explore the creative patching possibilities that Magnolia brings to the techno table.

Frap Tools Brenso, Frap Tools Magnolia, Frap Tools USTA

21. July 2026

TAS

Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Throws a Techno Intensive Like No Other

Ever fancied locking yourself in a synth-filled room with a bunch of techno fanatics for a week? Underdog Electronic Music School just pulled it off, and mate, it sounds like a wild ride. From hands-on jamming to deep dives into mixing and mastering, this camp had more energy than a BBQ with free beer. If you reckon you could survive a week of sonic mayhem, this is the kind of intensive that’ll leave you buzzing for the next one.

20. July 2026

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Minimalism’s Sonic Ghosts and Endless Pulses

Voltage Labs invites us to trace minimal music’s spectral arc, from the flickering pulse of 1960s New York to the data-driven echoes of today. This is not just a history lesson—it’s a meditation on repetition, restraint, and the way a single motif can bloom into a universe. The video’s narrative floats through time and genre, where each artist leaves behind resonances like fog on glass. Here, we listen for the ghosts between the notes, and discover how less becomes everything.

19. July 2026

SPARKY

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff vs. the Stylophone Gen X-2: Cheap Thrills or Sonic Street Weapon?

Ever looked at a synth and thought, “That belongs in a toy box, not a studio”? Scott’s Synth Stuff takes the Stylophone Gen X-2—a pocket-sized analog synth that costs less than a round at the pub—and puts it through its paces. Expect unfiltered opinions, dirty tricks, and a reality check on whether this plucky underdog can hold its own in the rave bunker. Spoiler: there’s more filth under the hood than you’d expect. Let’s see if this thing slaps or just snaps.

ASM Leviasynth, Stylophone Gen X-2

19. July 2026

SPARKY

Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster vs Logic Pro 12.3: Foreground Grids and Other Headaches

Chris Sangster, the tireless LA studio crusader, takes a no-holds-barred swing at Logic Pro 12.3 in his latest video. Forget fluffy release notes—this deep dive is all about real-world workflow, from that long-awaited foreground grid to Smart Tempo quirks and Beat Breaker tweaks. Chris doesn’t sugar-coat Logic’s bugs, but he does serve up the good, the bad, and the nerdy. If you want to know whether this update’s worth your precious SSD space, strap in. Some details you’ll simply have to see (and hear) for yourself.

Beat Breaker, Logic Pro 12.3

19. July 2026

SPARKY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s News Blitz: Plugin Alliance Plot Twists, Gear Steals & Synth Hype

If you’re hungry for the latest sonic street gossip and a barrage of gear deals, Sanjay C has dropped another news bomb. This episode’s got corporate drama, wild plugin discounts, and a fresh hit of synth hype. From Plugin Alliance’s founder coup to Novation’s new monster MIDI controller and Native Instruments’ sawtooth revival, it’s a whistle-stop tour of what matters this week. Hold onto your rave bunker – it’s a wild ride.

Baby Audio Super VHS, Brainworx, Lunacy Audio Beam 2.0, Lunacy Audio Bismuth, Native Instruments SuperStarSaw, Novation Launchkey 88 MK4, Plugin Alliance, UJAM CineDream, UJAM Glory, UJAM USynth 2080, UJAM Vice

19. July 2026

SPARKY

Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s Mic Locker: Colt Capperrune’s Tour of Sonic Legends

Ever dreamt of diving headfirst into a million-dollar mic stash? Sweetwater, the gear juggernaut, throws open the doors to their legendary mic locker—no velvet ropes, just drawer after drawer of studio gold. Host Colt Capperrune is the perfect candy-store kid, with pro engineer Jason as his tour guide. From chunky vintage classics to modern workhorses, it’s a parade of mics that would tempt even the most jaded gear head. Expect playful banter, sharp opinions, and enough audio nerdery to make your DAW blush.

AEA R44, AEA R88A, Audio-Technica 4050, Audio-Technica 414 ULS, Beyerdynamic M201, Blue Bottle, ElectroVoice RE20, Mojave MAD, Neumann M49, Neumann U47, Neumann U67, RCA 77, Royer 121, Scope Labs Periscope, Shure Beta 52A, Shure SM57, Soyuz V-1, Telefunken Diamond Series

18. July 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Sonicware Liven Ambient 0: Rave Bunker Muzak for Weirdo Nation

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the plastic abyss of the Sonicware Liven Ambient 0, a groovebox that’s less party and more yoga retreat for your ears. With a workflow that borders on cruel and a shimmer reverb that could drown a small town, this box is a fast lane to ambient oddness. If you’ve ever wanted to make music that sounds like amphibians on tranquilizers, buckle up – AudioPilz is your snarky tour guide.

Sonicware Liven Ambient 0

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