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18. May 2026

UDO Audio DMNO: Two Minds, One Soundspace – SequencerTalk at Superbooth

UDO Audio enters the stage with the DMNO, a hybrid synthesizer that refuses to fit neatly into classic poly or mono synth categories. SequencerTalk – known for their nerdy, analytical conversation style – put the DMNO through its paces at Superbooth 2026, exploring the boundaries between duality, chaos, and sonic architecture. Two independent engines, eight play modes, and a filter concept that delivers far more than just bread-and-butter: here, patch geometry becomes an experience. If you want to know how machine ethics and soundspaces intertwine in the DMNO, don’t miss this talk – some details can only be heard, not

UDO Audio DMNO

18. May 2026

RAUMKLANG

SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Deconstructs the POLIVOKS-8: Soviet Character in the Polyphonic Machine Room

What happens when you catapult Soviet sound DNA into the present? SequencerTalk takes us on an analytical journey through the POLIVOKS-8 by Elta Music – an eight-voice beast that fuses the raw charm of the original with modern hybrid technology, dual filter architecture, and innovative modulation options. In conversation with developer Vladi Salnikov, a machine ethos unfolds between nostalgia and future vision. If you want to know how patch geometry and sound spaces are rearranged in the POLIVOKS-8, this interview is a must. The details are complex – and some sonic foldings are simply better heard than described.

Elta Music Polivoks-8

18. May 2026

SPARKY

SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Drops the Superbooth 2026 Bomb: KORG Mysteries, Polyend Drums & Kalimba Mayhem

Superbooth 2026 just went full rave bunker and SYNTH ANATOMY is your guide through the chaos. From a KORG synth wrapped tighter than a Christmas turkey to Polyend’s new drum machine that’s basically a TR-1000 on steroids, this episode is all killer, no filler. There’s a Kalimba synth that’s more FM than your nan’s radio, and enough new gear to make your wallet weep. If you want the real dirt, the weird jams, and the gear that’ll make your next set slap, SYNTH ANATOMY’s got you covered. Don’t just read—watch the video for the full sonic street fight.

AnalogFX Larynx, Bastl Kalimba, KORG (mysterious synthesizer), Modor NF-1k, Polyend Drums

17. May 2026

SPARKY

sunwarper

Sunwarper vs. The DAW: Why Portable Samplers Rule the Studio Streets

Sunwarper’s back with a hard-hitting reality check for anyone still chained to their DAW. In this punchy breakdown, he lays out why tiny, limited samplers are eating software’s lunch—and why that’s a good thing. Forget endless plugins and infinite undo; it’s all about constraint-fuelled creativity and actually finishing tracks. If you’re tired of option paralysis and want to know why the SP-404MKII, MPC Sample, and even a phone app might be your new best mates, this is essential viewing. Sunwarper’s signature blend of warmth, grit, and no-nonsense advice makes this a must-watch for anyone ready to escape the DAW dungeon.

Casio SXC-1, EP-133, Koala Sampler, MPC Sample, OneOdio Studio Max 2, PO-33, SP404MKII

17. May 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash Xaoc Devices Budapeszt & Skopje: Superbooth 2026’s Sonic Street Weapons

Voltage Labs are back at Superbooth, and this time they’ve brought out the big guns from Xaoc Devices: Budapeszt and Skopje. Forget polite filter sweeps—these modules are here to twist your rack into a playground of spectral chaos and microtonal mayhem. Voltage Labs’ signature style—gear knowledge with a side of cultural context—means you’re not just getting a spec sheet, you’re getting the story behind the sound. If you’re after modules that can turn a modular jam into a rave bunker meltdown or a microtonal dreamscape, keep reading. The devil’s in the interference patterns, and the fun’s in the demo.

Xaoc Devices Budapeszt, Xaoc Devices Skopje

17. May 2026

SPARKY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Dives Into Komplete 26: The Ultimate Sonic Arsenal or Just More Bloat?

Native Instruments just dropped Komplete 26, and Sanjay C is on the case, slicing through the marketing fluff to show us what actually matters. From the return of Absynth to a fresh batch of Electric Keys, this isn’t just another incremental update—it’s a full-on buffet for sound junkies. Sanjay’s style is slick, fast, and loaded with practical demos, so you get the real dirt on what’s worth your cash. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a cinematic composer, this video is a no-nonsense tour through the latest and loudest from NI. Spoiler: some of these sounds slap, but you’ll want

Absynth 6, Action Series, Battery, Circular, Claire Avant, Claire Piano, Cremona Quartet, Electric Keys (Jade, Teak), Erosia, iZotope Ozone 12 Elements, London Contemporary Orchestra Strings, Massive X, Moments: Vocal Clouds, Native Instruments Komplete 26, Odes, Playbox, Scene Collection, Session Bassist, Session Guitarist (Neon, Rue)

16. May 2026

TAS

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleashes the Haloplane: Synth, Sculpture, or Sonic Kangaroo?

Mate, Voltage Labs just dropped a wild one at Superbooth 2026 – the Koma Elektronik Haloplane. Forget your regular keys and pads; this beast lets you play with electromagnetic fields like you’re wrangling sound out of thin air. It’s a digital instrument, a performance interface, and a sound sculpture all mashed into one, and it’s got more tricks up its sleeve than a magician at a bush doof. If you’re keen on gear that’s as experimental as a BBQ in a cyclone, this is the one to watch. Let’s dive into the chaos and see what makes the Haloplane tick.

Koma Elektronik Haloplane

16. May 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Digs Up the Waldorf microQ: The 2000s Are Back, Like It or Not

Forget your misty-eyed 90s nostalgia—AudioPilz is here to drag us kicking and screaming into the early 2000s with the Waldorf microQ, a synth that’s as yellow as a dodgy kebab van and twice as likely to upset purists. In classic Bad Gear fashion, Florian Pilz slices through the marketing guff and gets right to the digital meat, poking fun at the microQ’s quirks while unearthing its raw, aggressive charm. Expect hard truths, sharp wit, and a few sounds that could peel the paint off your nan’s living room. If you think synth history is all about analog warmth, this one’s

Waldorf microQ

16. May 2026

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Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang Goes Full Glitch Wizard with the DHM89B2: Vintage Weirdness Unleashed

Strap in, mates—Andrew Huang’s gone fossicking in the gear graveyard and dug up the DHM89B2, a vintage French oddball that’s as unpredictable as a BBQ in a hailstorm. In this episode of Weird Gear, Andrew’s playful, genre-hopping style meets a digital delay and pitch shifter from the late ‘70s that’s more chaos box than studio tool. With its companion KB2000 keyboard and a buffet of glitchy tricks, this beast is perfect for anyone who loves their sounds wild, warped, and a bit unhinged. If you’re into experimental jams and sonic curveballs, this one’s a ripper—just don’t expect it to play

Publison DHM89B2, Publison KB2000

16. May 2026

JET

Metamyther

Metamyther Unleashes the Demon Box: Industrial Mayhem in a Metal Triangle

If you think synths should behave themselves, look away now. Metamyther drags us into the abyss with the Demon Box from Eternal Research—a machine that looks like it was built by a mad scientist with a grudge against polite sound design. Forget your vanilla oscillators and predictable filters; this beast is all about electromagnetic chaos, inductor voodoo, and sounds that could clear out a dodgy pub at closing time. Metamyther’s cinematic industrial flair meets a box that’s as unpredictable as a punk gig in a power cut. Ready for some proper sonic carnage? Strap in.

Eternal Research Demon Box

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