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7. May 2026

Devin Belanger’s Synth Prophecies: Niche Machines, AI Nightmares, and Brand Mashups

Devin Belanger, the Vancouver-based synth head behind Miles Away, is back with a crystal ball and a sharp tongue. In his latest video, he drops three predictions about where the synth world is heading—and let’s just say, it’s not all sunshine and filter sweeps. From the death of the generic polysynth to the AI plugin invasion and the dream of synth brand supergroups, Devin’s got opinions and he’s not afraid to ruffle a few LFOs. If you’re tired of safe bets and want to know what might actually shake up your next gear purchase, this is the future-cast you need.

Frap Tools Magnolia

7. May 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Dives Into Madlib’s Drumless Interlude Magic

Ever wonder how Madlib can make a beat slap without a single drum in sight? Verysickbeats, aka JFilt, takes us on a wild ride through the art of the interlude, where space, texture, and movement rule the day. If you think you need a kick to get heads nodding, think again—this breakdown is all about flipping the script. Expect cosmic chords, lush strings, and enough reverb to drown out your neighbor’s barking dog. Grab your headphones and get ready to catch some serious producer gems, because this one’s got more sauce than a late-night taco stand.

Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro

7. May 2026

SPARKY

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Rumble Kick Hack: Techno Low End in Warp Speed

If you’re sick of spending hours on overcooked rumble kicks that still sound like wet cardboard, Pick Yourself has a fix. In this punchy tutorial, he slices through the faff and shows how to build a proper techno rumble kick—fast, dirty, and tight. No labyrinthine chains, no endless tweaking, just a streamlined Ableton setup that gets your low end bouncing in minutes. Expect gritty processing, clever channel tricks, and the kind of advice only a coach who’s heard 400 unfinished tracks can give. If you want your kicks to slap, not flop, this is essential viewing.

Ableton Amp, Ableton Hybrid Reverb, Ableton Live, DS Drum Synth (Ableton), Shaperbox

6. May 2026

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia Oscillator 1: Patchable Mysteries Unfolded

Frap Tools, the Italian modular maestros, take us on a deep-dive into Magnolia’s Oscillator 1, revealing a trove of nuanced sound design possibilities. This video goes beyond the basics, dissecting how features like True Zero FM, wavefolding, and flip sync interact in real-world patches. Expect practical tips, clever modulation tricks, and a few design insights that didn’t make it into the main tutorial. For anyone with a penchant for voltage-controlled surprises and sonic sculpting, this is an essential watch—and a testament to Frap Tools’ commitment to both technical depth and musical playfulness.

Frap Tools Magnolia

6. May 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Instinct and Architecture: Arturia Pigments in the Hands of Jenys

Arturia’s Pigments stands as a digital chameleon, inviting users to sculpt sound from the ground up with a blend of instinct and technical depth. In this official Arturia video, producer Jenys dives into Pigments’ multi-engine synthesis, granular textures, and open modulation matrix, building a future-facing sketch from a blank canvas. The focus is on workflow: how Pigments’ architecture enables rapid layering, modulation, and performance tweaks, all while encouraging creative experimentation. For those curious about how digital synths can be both powerful and accessible, this walkthrough is a revealing look at what Pigments offers right out of the box.

Arturia Pigments

6. May 2026

TAS

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s 80s Action Music: Synth Basslines That Hit Harder Than a Kangaroo Kick

Strap in, mates! Espen Kraft is back, and this time he’s breaking down the secret sauce behind those pulse-pounding 80s action soundtracks. Think Commando, think VHS sweat, think synths and drum machines going off like a backyard BBQ gone rogue. In this wild ride, Espen doesn’t just show you how to nail those muscular basslines and punchy drums—he takes you through every twist, turn, and synth stab with the precision of an outback tracker. If you’ve ever wanted your music to sound like Arnie’s about to burst through your shed wall, this is the breakdown you need. Grab a cold

Arturia ARP2600 V, Kawai K1, Kontakt, Nexus 5, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland MKS-80, Triass plugin by Wave Alchemy, Yamaha DX7

6. May 2026

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Predicts: AI in Eurorack – Revolution or Rubbish?

AI is coming for your rack, and Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology isn’t shy about poking the hornet’s nest. In this video, he riffs on the wild idea of AI-powered Eurorack modules—blank canvases you prompt into sonic life—and wonders if Superbooth will be the birthplace of this digital Frankenstein. Expect sharp takes, a few existential wobbles, and plenty of gear talk, all delivered in Robin’s signature blend of dry wit and deep synth knowledge. If you think AI is just another buzzword, strap in—this one’s got more twists than a tangled patch cable.

Digitech iStomp, Expert Sleepers Disting, Molten Motion Meter, Music Thing Modular Workshop Computer, Polyend Endless

6. May 2026

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Breaks Down Maschine 3.5: Updates, Glitches, and Hopes for the Future

Native Instruments just dropped the Maschine 3.5 update, and Bolo Da Producer is here to give us the real talk—no sugar-coating, just street-level honesty. If you’re tired of corporate hype and want to know if this update actually makes your workflow smoother or just adds another layer of polish to the same old box, Bolo’s got you. From bug fixes and a fresh sampler UI to pinning sounds and keyboard compatibility, he covers what matters for beatmakers who want to keep the groove moving. And yeah, he’s got thoughts about what Native needs to cook up next. If you want

Native Instruments Kontrol Keyboard, Native Instruments Maschine Plus, Native Instruments Maschine Software

5. May 2026

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Allgemein

PlayArp: Turning Your Smartphone into a Playable MIDI Arpeggiator

PlayArp is a new Android app that treats the smartphone not just as a control surface, but as an expressive MIDI performance instrument. Instead of simply triggering patterns, it lets you play them with touch, movement, pressure, XY gestures and real-time modulation. Arpeggiators have been part of electronic music for decades. In their simplest form, they take a few held notes and turn them into repeating patterns. But in the right context, an arpeggiator can become much more than a utility — it can become the rhythmic and melodic engine of a track. That is where PlayArp comes in. The

5. May 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Faderpunk: Not Just Another Fader Bank

Think the Faderpunk is just a dumb box of sliders? Think again. Starsky Carr dives headfirst into this ATOV Projects unit and rips the lid off its reputation as a mere CV controller. What you get is a shape-shifting groovebox sidekick, loaded with app-based tricks, MIDI wizardry, and enough live performance muscle to make your modular sweat. If you want to see a controller that can run circles around classic drum machines and synths, Starsky’s got the goods. This review is all killer, no filler—just how we like it.

Dreadbox Erebus, Dreadbox Nyx, Faderpunk, Roland CR-78, Roland GALAXIAS, Vermona DRM1

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