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28. February 2026

Devin Belanger Breaks Down Blackpink’s ‘Go’: Industrial Pop Gets a Synth Autopsy

Blackpink just crashed the pop party with a track so industrial it could weld your headphones shut. Devin Belanger, the Vancouver-based synth surgeon, dives headfirst into ‘Go’ and drags us through its gnarly basslines, gated synths, and genre-smashing sound design. If you thought K-pop was all sugar and gloss, think again—this is a rave bunker with a neon sign. Devin’s breakdown is equal parts technical wizardry and jaw-on-the-floor reaction. Strap in, because this one’s got more twists than a modular patchbay.

Logic, Serum

28. February 2026

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Brings the Heat: Synth East, Gear Oddities & Community Vibes

February might be a dead zone for new synth releases, but Molten Music Technology refuses to let the scene go cold. Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the mayhem of Synth East, serving up a rave bunker’s worth of performances, quirky gear, and community spirit. From generative sequencers to drum machines that look like board games, this episode is a wild ride through the bleeding edge and the gloriously weird. If you want the real lowdown on what’s buzzing in UK synth culture, Robin’s got you covered—no fluff, just pure molten energy.

Eventide Music Mouse, FlatSix Modular Shroud of Turin, GRM Tools Atelier, Musical Beings Tembo, NOMN FOAM

28. February 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips Psychedelic Rock: SP-202 & SP-404MKII Go DAWless and Dirty

When JFilt from Verysickbeats gets his hands on a psychedelic rock sample, you know it’s about to get wild. This time, he’s ditching the DAW and firing up his trusty SP-202 and SP-404MKII for a crunchy, hardware-only beat session. If you’re into lo-fi grit, clever sampling, and that raw, emotional vibe, this one’s for you. Forget perfection—this is about feeling, groove, and making your gear work overtime. Grab a cheap beer and get ready for some serious sample flipping, because this episode is all taste, intention, and streetwise hustle.

Roland SP-202, Roland SP-404MKII

28. February 2026

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TAETRO

TAETRO Goes Mobile: Logic Pro for iPad Packs a Punch

TAETRO, the groovebox guru with a taste for portable chaos, dives headfirst into Logic Pro for iPad—and comes up grinning. Forget your dusty DAW prejudices: this isn’t just a desktop toy shrunk down. We’re talking multitrack USB recording, session players that actually jam, and Sample Alchemy for those who like their textures weird and wild. TAETRO’s usual slick, hands-on style keeps it moving, and if you thought mobile production was just for sketches, this video might just slap you awake. Ready to see if Logic’s iPad edition can survive the rave bunker? Read on.

Logic Pro for iPad, MOFT Dynamic Folio, OP-1 Field, Polyend Play Plus, Spacecraft (AUv3 app), Synido TempoKey W25

27. February 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2: Hybrid Control, Reimagined

Arturia’s KeyStep 37 mk2 steps confidently into the crowded world of compact controllers, aiming to be more than just another MIDI keyboard. In this official overview, Arturia highlights how the mk2 bridges the gap between DAWs, hardware synths, and modular rigs, offering a hands-on workflow for hybrid setups. With expanded controls, a sequencer and arpeggiator, and a new mutate feature for real-time generative creativity, the KeyStep 37 mk2 is pitched as a performance instrument in its own right. We break down what’s actually demonstrated, from the tactile interface to the deep MIDI CC integration, and what sets this iteration apart

Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2

27. February 2026

LUMINA

RetroSound

RetroSound’s Digital Dreamscape: A Studio Tour Through Sonic Time

Step into the shimmering corridors of RetroSound’s studio, where vintage digital synthesizers from the 80s and early 90s breathe life into the ghosts of electronic music’s past. Guided by the independent and passionate hand of Marko Ettlich, this tour is more than a collection of machines—it’s a journey through the magnetic resonance of FM, wavetable, and vector synthesis, each note painting a nebula of memory and innovation. Here, sound is not just heard, but felt—like fractured light drifting through fog. For those who seek the story behind the sound, RetroSound offers a rare glimpse into the instruments that shaped an

Casio CZ-101, Casio VZ-1, Clavia Nord Modular, Ensoniq SQ-80, Kawai K5000R, Korg DW-8000, Korg EX-8000, Korg Wavestation EX, Korg Wavestation SR, Korg Z1, PPG Wave 2.2, Quasimidi Raven Max, Roland D-50, Roland D-550, Roland JD-800, Roland JV-1080, Roland M-VS1, Sequential Prophet VS, Waldorf Microwave, Waldorf Microwave II XT, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha DX11, Yamaha DX7 II FD

27. February 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Arturia KeyStep 37 MkII: Sequencer Mayhem and Mutant Arps

Starsky Carr is back in the rave bunker with the Arturia KeyStep 37 MkII, and this time, things get seriously twisted. Forget your average MIDI controller – this beast is packing a sequencer and arpeggiator that mutate, morph, and spit out ideas faster than you can say ‘DAWless jam.’ Starsky’s signature deep-dive style slices through the menus and modes, showing off why this isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a street weapon for modular heads, DAW junkies, and anyone who likes their inspiration on tap. If you think all compact controllers are the same, this video will slap you straight.

Arturia KeyStep 37 MkII

27. February 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology’s Fourm Review: Sequential’s Little Box of Analog Mischief

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent gets his hands on the Sequential Fourm, a four-voice analog synth that’s small in size but big on attitude. Forget the bells and whistles—this box is all about raw, classic subtractive power, with a build that could survive a toaster-fight in a rave bunker. No built-in effects? Good. It forces you to get creative and stop hiding behind reverb. In this review, Robin dives into the Fourm’s sound palette, quirks, and that infamous polyphonic aftertouch, all with his signature blend of honesty and dry British wit. If you want to know whether this synth slaps

Sequential Fourm

27. February 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s Pearl OC-07: Sub Bass Weapon or Just Another Octaver?

DivKid’s back in the rave bunker, this time dragging out the Pearl OC-07 Octaver—a pedal that promises more than just square wave grunt for your synths. Forget your average sub generator; this box spits out warm, sine-ish subs that’ll make your modular’s built-in options look like a cheap toaster. If you’re after fat, musical bass layers and a few dirty tricks for both synths and guitars, DivKid’s got you covered. Expect hands-on demos, clever patching, and a few curveballs along the way. The OC-07 might just be the secret sauce your basslines have been missing.

Pearl OC-07 Octaver

26. February 2026

LYRA

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments OXI One MKII: Architecting Inspiration with the Random Generator

OXI Instruments continues to position the OXI One MKII as the digital nerve center for modern hardware setups, and in Episode 6 of their deep-dive series, the spotlight is on the Random Generator. Far from being a tool for chaos, this feature is presented as a carefully architected source of musical ideas—one that balances unpredictability with intentionality. The video methodically walks through the Random Generator’s parameters and creative tools, demonstrating how even randomness can be sculpted into musically coherent patterns across mono, poly, and chord modes. For anyone intrigued by the intersection of algorithmic inspiration and hands-on control, this episode

OXI ONE MKII

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