Synthmagazine UK | Synth News, Gear & Sound Design

26. May 2026

Verysickbeats Flips the Script: Koala Sampler Drum Chopping That Hits Like a Freight Train

If you’re still slicing drum breaks like it’s 1999, you gotta see what Verysickbeats is cooking up. JFilt drops a quick-and-dirty Koala Sampler hack that takes your boring old loops and turns them into unpredictable bangers. Forget about menu-diving for hours—this is all about speed, groove, and letting the chaos work for you. Whether you’re on the train or in a basement studio with a busted subwoofer, this tip is pure beatmaker gold. And trust me, you’ll want to hit play and catch the full flavor for yourself.

Bleece Sample Wiz 2, Koala Sampler, Moog Model D, Piano Chord Progressions (Verysickbeats)

25. May 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Gear Bloodbath: Tier Rankings, Regrets, and $1,000 Down the Drain

Think your GAS is wild? Woody Piano Shack just did the unthinkable: tier-ranked every synth, groovebox, and drum machine from his three-year gear binge – and tallied the financial carnage. Expect honesty, sarcasm, and a brutal breakdown of what slaps, what flops, and how much cash went up in smoke. Woody’s style is all about no-nonsense keyboard fun, and here he spills the beans on workflow disasters, surprise legends, and the harsh sting of gear guilt. If you want to know which box is a secret rave weapon and which is just a plastic regret, this is your new gospel

Akai MPC One, Arturia MicroFreak, Behringer Model D, Behringer TD-3, Boss FS6, Boss RC 500, Boss RC-1, Boss RC-10R, Boss RC-202, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Monologue, Korg Wavestate, Novation Bass Station 2, Roland Aira Compact J-6, Roland AIRA Compact S-1, Roland Aira Compact T-8, Roland Boutique SH-01, Roland D05, Roland JD-08, Roland K-25M, Roland MC-101, Roland SE-02, Roland TB-03, Roland TR-8S, Soundcraft Mix 8, Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Teenage Engineering OP-Z

25. May 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s 40HP Mono Modular: A Rave Bunker in a Lunchbox

Ever wondered if a 40HP Eurorack can punch above its weight? The Unperson is back with a mini modular rig that’s all killer, no filler. We’re talking Pamela’s Pro Workout, the Loki analog voice, and the Z5000 effects box—crammed together like a toaster-fight in a phone booth. This isn’t your average monosynth: it’s a street weapon for those who want chaos, modulation, and more FX than sense. Dive in for synth jam chaos, clever patching, and a proper dose of British modular mischief. Spoiler: It’s not cheap, but it slaps.

Archaea Synthesis Loki, Behringer CP-1A, Pamela's Pro Workout, Tiptop Audio Z5000

25. May 2026

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist Ditches Complexity: Summit & Push 3 Go Back to Basics

Ever feel like your jams are one firmware update away from a meltdown? The Midlife Synthesist reckons it’s time to bin the complexity and get some actual tunes going. In this brisk session, he wields the Novation Summit and Ableton Push 3—not for a menu-diving marathon, but for a stripped-back, no-nonsense workflow that delivers real musical ideas. If you’re sick of preset paralysis and want some groove without the headache, this one’s for you. Spoiler: sometimes a basic piano patch and a fat Summit bass do more damage than a dozen LFOs ever could.

Ableton Push 3, Novation Summit

24. May 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips the Script: Koala Sampler’s AUv3 Update Is a Workflow Game Changer

Alright beat nerds, buckle up—Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) just took the Koala Sampler to church with the latest AUv3 update. You know this guy’s all about turning everyday gear into secret weapons, and now he’s showing how Koala isn’t just a fun toy—it’s a full-on production beast. With plugin hosting, resampling, and some real-time beatmaking that slaps, this walkthrough is like getting a crate-digging lesson while eating tacos on the L train. If you thought mobile sampling was just for sketches, think again. This update might have you reconsidering your whole groove setup.

Arturia Analog Lab V, Koala Sampler

23. May 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: DeepMind 12 vs Jupiter 4 – Vintage Legends in a Budget Brawl

Starsky Carr isn’t here to tiptoe around synth nostalgia – he’s firing up the Behringer DeepMind 12 and pitting it right against the mighty Roland Jupiter 4. Can a modern bargain box really snarl like a four-grand vintage monster? Starsky’s trademark blend of sharp analysis and playful mischief is on full display, as he matches oscillators, envelopes, and chorus units in this synth shootout. It’s not just numbers and specs – this is a hands-on groovebox brawl, with real sonic results. If you crave filthy analog flavour without selling your nan, you’ll want to see how deep the DeepMind goes.

Behringer DeepMind 12, Roland Jupiter 4

23. May 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Orchestral Bass Slides: A Cinematic Abyss in Motion

Some sounds don’t just speak—they loom, casting shadows that ripple through the orchestral deep. In their latest addition to the Vaults collection, CROW HILL offers us Orchestral Bass Slides, a free plugin sculpted from the brooding recesses of Christian Henson’s private archive. This isn’t just a library; it’s an invitation to drift beneath the surface, where every slide tells a story of tension, release, and cinematic gravity. Join us as we descend into a world where basses don’t simply play—they exhale drama and darkness, and the space itself becomes an instrument.

Orchestral Bass Slides

23. May 2026

SPARKY

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s 13 Ableton Power Tips: Workflow Weapons for the Sonic Street

Andrew Huang barrels through Ableton Live like a rave-bunker demolition crew, armed with 13 workflow bombs guaranteed to speed up your session or at least make you look clever in front of your mates. If you thought you knew all the hacks, think again—Andrew pulls out tricks from sample swapping to automation gymnastics, all in that signature style: playful, sharp, and relentlessly useful. Whether you’re a diehard drum rack fiddler or just want to stop cursing at your undo button, this video is a quick-fire bootcamp. Spoiler: some of these tips are so good, you’ll wish you hadn’t slept on

Ableton Live, Splice

23. May 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Unleashes Hacked Mayhem: Classic Synths Invade Ableton Move

AudioPilz is back, and this time he’s dusting off the Ableton Move for a firmware-fuelled rave in a box. What started as a slick but slightly anaemic groovebox just got a shot of mutant adrenaline thanks to the Schwung hack—think classic synths, dirty sound engines, and a workflow that finally doesn’t suck. Expect sarcasm, memes, and more than a few sideways glances at corporate bloat, as AudioPilz tears into firmware 2.0 and the wild, community-driven world of hacked hardware. If you thought Move was just for Ableton nerds, think again: this one’s a toaster-fight in a rave bunker.

Ableton Move, Access Virus, Roland JV-880, Yamaha DX7

23. May 2026

TAS

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Hypnotic Secret Sauce: A Sound Designer’s Outback Adventure

Ever wondered why your tracks sound like a flat beer at a bush doof while the pros are serving hypnotic bangers that breathe and morph like a didgeridoo in a sandstorm? Pick Yourself’s latest video is a proper masterclass in wrangling weirdness, laying out a wild workflow that’ll have your tunes pulsing and evolving like a kangaroo on a caffeine trip. From modular-inspired concepts to feedback loops threatening to fry your speakers, this is a ride through techno’s untamed outback. If you’re keen to push your Ableton game beyond the backyard BBQ, pull up a chair and get ready for

Ableton Live, Buchla Music Easel

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