Synthmagazine UK | Synth News, Gear & Sound Design

16. May 2026

Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

Ever wondered why your 909s sound more like a polite handshake than a warehouse punch? Bthelick, the dancefloor scientist with a knack for demystifying classic grooves, dives headfirst into the murky waters of 90s techno. This video isn’t just another nostalgia trip – it’s a practical, plugin-packed breakdown of how to channel Jeff Mills without selling your organs for vintage gear. Expect gritty tips, budget hacks, and a masterclass in lo-fi post-processing. If you want your tracks to sweat like it’s 1992, this is your blueprint. Prepare for crunchy converters, cassette grime, and a big dose of British sarcasm.

Ableton Live, Airwindows 2Vinyl4, Airwindows Mackie 1202, AudioThing Blindfold EQ, Caelum Audio Cassette 2, Clark Audio Textures, D16 Decimort, Full Bucket Brigade Delay, IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine, Inphonik RX950, iZotope Vinyl, Kilohearts Bitcrusher, Sonic Anomaly Unlimited, Spectrum Thief, Superfly DSP Lost Tapes, TAL Bitcrusher, Temecula DSP MDV2

15. May 2026

LYRA

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils Montage M8x: A Deep Dive into Expressive Power and Sound Design

Yamaha Synths Official brings us a focused walkthrough of the Montage M8x, with Michael Feiner spotlighting its most compelling features for sound designers and performers alike. This video is a showcase of what happens when expressive control meets a robust digital architecture: polyphonic aftertouch, advanced filter drive, polyphonic wave folding, and a comprehensive effects system all take center stage. The presentation leans into the Montage M8x’s ability to morph and layer sounds seamlessly, making it a strong contender for both creative studio work and dynamic live performance. If you’re curious about how Yamaha’s flagship integrates deep sound-shaping with performance-friendly workflows,

Yamaha Montage M8X

15. May 2026

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s TR-1000: Nadia Struiwigh’s Ambient Architectures Unveiled

RolandChannel’s latest episode of Inside Rhythm spotlights the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator in the hands of ambient innovator Nadia Struiwigh. This is not your standard groovebox demo: Nadia’s approach to the TR-1000 is all about recycling sound, layering textures, and bending the machine’s architecture to serve her emotive, genre-fluid vision. The video moves fluidly between hands-on manipulation, performance improvisation, and reflective conversation—offering a rare look at how a digital rhythm instrument can become an expressive tool for ambient sound design. If you’re curious about how digital rhythm machines can be reimagined for deep, atmospheric music, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

Roland TR-1000

15. May 2026

SPARKY

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Superbooth 2026: Five Synths That Slap (and a Few That Don’t)

Superbooth 2026: the synth nerd’s Glastonbury, and Devin Belanger is your backstage pass. Fresh from a sun-drenched Porto, Devin (aka Miles Away) slices through the hype and plastic to deliver his top five picks from Berlin’s annual gear circus. Expect volcanic synths, FM monsters, and a few curveballs that’ll make your wallet weep. Devin’s style is equal parts deep-dive and dry wit, with enough hands-on demos and interviews to keep even the most jaded groovebox junkie glued to the screen. If you want the real dirt on what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s just overpriced, this is the only list

ASM Leviasynth, Buchla Ziggy, Frap Tools Magnolia, Genki KATLA, Kabara Goya Storm Summoner, Modal Element 1, Soma Enigma

15. May 2026

LUMINA

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Sonic Time Machine: Drifting Through the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle

Step into a world where keys shimmer like city lights on rain-soaked streets. Sanjay C, ever the guide through musical nebulae, invites us to wander the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle—a constellation of virtual instruments that channel the soul of vintage keyboards and synthesizers. Here, each note is a story, every timbre a ghost from another era, and the boundary between analog memory and digital possibility dissolves. This is not just a plugin demo; it’s a tactile journey through expressive pianos, electric legends, and the spectral glow of the Chroma synth. Prepare to lose yourself in a landscape where sound is

Rhodes Anthology, Rhodes Chroma, Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle, Rhodes Pianology, Rhodes V8 Pro, Wurlitzer by Rhodes

15. May 2026

SPARKY

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash the Polivoks-8: Soviet Fury Goes Polyphonic

Voltage Labs have rolled into Superbooth 2026 with the Elta Music Polivoks-8, a synth that takes the infamous Soviet Polyvox and cranks it up to eight voices of analog chaos. Forget nostalgia—this thing is a modern street weapon, packing digital brains with pure analog muscle. Dual oscillators, classic filters, joystick madness and enough play modes to keep your rave bunker shaking. If you want a taste of vintage grit without the vintage headaches, Voltage Labs’ slick demo is the place to start. Just don’t expect polite sounds or polite commentary—this beast is here to rumble.

Elta Music Polivoks-8

14. May 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 7: Rave Explorations Dissected – Digital Power for Euphoric Sound Design

Arturia’s official channel delivers a deep-dive into Pigments 7, spotlighting its role as a digital powerhouse for crafting high-energy, rave-inspired tracks. Guided by Alex, the video unpacks the Rave Explorations sound bank, demonstrating how Pigments’ multi-engine architecture, modulation matrix, and effects sculpt euphoric keys, punchy basses, and aggressive leads. This breakdown isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a workflow-centric tour through layering, macro controls, and the kind of sonic detail that digital synth nerds crave. If you’re curious about how Pigments 7’s architecture translates into real-world rave production, this is a must-watch.

Arturia Pigments 7

14. May 2026

SPARKY

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos Destroys the Headphone Hype: Real-World Studio Cans Reviewed

Sick of endless headphone debates that go nowhere? Lodewijk Vos (LØ) slices through the noise with a ruthless, practical look at what actually matters for producers. Forget audiophile waffle and price tag flexing—this video is all about which cans survive the studio grind, travel abuse, and late-night mix sessions. Expect honest takes, a few sacred cows slaughtered, and a focus on the $150–$300 sweet spot. If you want to know which headphones slap and which ones are just plastic landfill, this is your pit stop before you drop cash.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro, HiFiMAN Sundara, OneOdio Studio Max 2

14. May 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Schools Us: Gain Staging Without the Nonsense

If your mixes sound like a toaster-fight in a tin can, Doctor Mix is here to slap some sense into your gain staging. In this punchy, hands-on video, the ever-enthusiastic Claudio Passavanti (aka Doctor Mix) ditches the theory and dives straight into real hardware to show why your signal chain is probably a mess. Expect practical demos, a bit of gear banter, and the kind of audio truths you can’t unhear. If you think gain staging is just for nerds in lab coats, think again—this is street-level audio hygiene for anyone who wants their tracks to actually slap.

Cubase, Sequential Prophet-10

14. May 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Breaks Down Just Blaze’s Sample Game: Groove Lessons from a Beatmaking OG

If you ever wondered how Just Blaze sniffs out the illest samples and flips them into grooves that slap, Verysickbeats just dropped a masterclass breakdown that’ll make your next beat taste like hot sauce on street tacos. JFilt, the man behind Verysickbeats, takes us deep into the mind of Just Blaze—no boring theory, just real talk and hands-on tricks. From digging for soulful gems to slicing and transposing like a chef with a dull knife, this video is a goldmine for anyone who wants their beats to actually move a crowd. If you’re tired of stale loops and want to

Logic Pro, Serato Sample

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