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27. February 2026

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

26. February 2026

LYRA

MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE Connects MultiWAVE and Music Mouse: Digital Control, Modular Sound

Make Noise, the Asheville-based modular mavericks, dive into a cross-generational experiment by pairing their MultiWAVE module with Laurie Spiegel’s reissued Music Mouse software from Eventide. This video is less about algorithmic wizardry and more about real-time, hands-on interaction—using the mouse as a musical instrument to drive modular synthesis. The Make Noise team demonstrates how this digital-meets-analog workflow opens up new creative territories, layering MIDI-driven melodies and patterns with the sonic depth of MultiWAVE. If you’re curious about integrating classic software interfaces with modern Eurorack, this is a workflow exploration you’ll want to see.

Eventide Music Mouse, Make Noise MultiWAVE

26. February 2026

SPARKY

LNA Does Audio Stuff

LNA Does Audio Stuff: Gain Staging, Cats, and Clipping – A Feline Guide to Clean Mixes

LNA Does Audio Stuff is back, and this time she’s wrangling cats, glass bowls, and Ableton Live to explain why your mixes sound like a toaster-fight at 0 dBFS. Forget dry textbooks—Liina’s got visual metaphors, real-world DAW moves, and a knack for making even digital clipping seem adorable (until it isn’t). If you want your tracks to breathe, not wheeze, and you’re tired of mixes that collapse like a cheap tent, this is your crash course. Expect practical tips, a few feline cameos, and a healthy dose of British wit. Don’t let the playful vibe fool you—this is serious mix

Ableton Live

26. February 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. The 303: TD-3 Programming Without Tears

Forget the horror stories—Woody Piano Shack grabs the Behringer TD-3 and shows us that programming a 303-style bassline is less cryptic ritual, more cheeky rave hack. With his trademark blend of dry humour and hands-on clarity, Woody slices through the myth that the 303 is a programming nightmare. If you’re tired of gatekeeping and want to see acid lines built in real time, this is your jam. The video’s got happy accidents, groove tweaks, and enough slides to make your toaster jealous. Don’t let the plastic fool you—this thing’s a street weapon in the right hands.

Behringer TD-3

25. February 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Erica Synths Elektor Formant: Vintage DIY Goes Modular Mayhem

Starsky Carr dives into the Erica Synths Elektor Formant, resurrecting a 1970s DIY modular beast for the modern rave bunker. Forget your polite boutique modules—this is a full-fat, no-apologies slab of analog history, rebuilt without the need for UV lamps or a chemistry degree. Starsky’s trademark blend of deep-dive knowledge and dry British wit slices through the nostalgia, showing off the Formant’s gnarly sound and its new-school upgrades. If you like your synths rare, raw, and a little bit dangerous, this one’s got your name on it. And yes, you’ll want to see (and hear) the video for the full

Erica Synths Elektor Formant

25. February 2026

SPARKY

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: One Mod to Rule Them All – Multi-Destination Modulation Tricks

Monotrail Tech Talk is back with a modular patching hack that’ll make your LFOs sweat. Forget stacking envelopes like a sandwich – this time, it’s all about sending one mod source to multiple targets for maximum movement. If you think patching an LFO to just one place is enough, you’re missing out on a rave bunker’s worth of sonic chaos. Monotrail’s signature deep-dives and animated clarity are in full force, showing how a single modulator can turn a polite patch into a street weapon. Ready to juice up your Eurorack with some proper modulation mayhem? Read on, then go watch

Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

25. February 2026

LUMINA

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself: Sculpting Sonic Atmospheres with Texture Alchemy

Too many tracks float on the surface, their depths unexplored. In this poetic journey, Pick Yourself invites us to drift beneath the obvious—where texture and atmosphere become the silent architects of emotion. Through a blend of synthetic shimmer and organic resonance, we witness how even the most basic tools in Ableton Live can conjure immersive, breathing soundscapes. This is not just a tutorial; it’s an invitation to sculpt with rain, to let modulation become the wind in your sonic sails. For those who crave music that exhales fog and fractured light, this video is a masterclass in making your tracks

Ableton Erosion, Ableton Glue Compressor, Ableton Grain Delay, Ableton Hybrid Reverb, Ableton Live, Ableton Phaser-Flanger, Ableton Saturator, Ableton Wavetable, Shaperbox

25. February 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

musotalk unfolds the FabFilter Pro-C 3: Compression Origami for the Modern Studio

The FabFilter Pro-C 3 is no ordinary compressor – it’s a toolbox for sound architects who want more than just taming levels. musotalk takes us on an analytical deep dive through new compression styles, an expanded sidechain matrix, and flexible mid/side options. Here, it’s not just about tweaking, but folding, bending, and triggering until the sound unfolds like origami from tension and noise. If you appreciate machine ethics and patch geometry in the digital realm, you’ll get a pointed tour through the possibilities of a modern compressor plugin. The details? They’re so fine that they’re best experienced in the video

FabFilter Pro-C 3

25. February 2026

ZAPP

SequencerTalk

Mini Mixer Madness: SequencerTalk Sheds Light on Cable Chaos

Small, compact, and cable-free happiness? SequencerTalk takes you on a wild ride through the world of mini mixers and mobile audio interfaces. Here, it’s not just tech talk—there’s plenty of real-world banter, USB headaches, live experiences, and the occasional sound disaster. The SequencerTalk crew shows why a mixer is more than just a bunch of knobs, and what really matters when you need to move fast on stage or in the garden. If you want to know why a good headphone amp can sometimes be more important than the priciest synth, you’re in the right place.

A10 Audio Interface, Behringer Flow 8, Behringer Wing Rack, Bento, Bluebox, Boredbrain Xcelon, Intellijel Jellymix, Rode AI-Micro, Zoom Livetrak L6

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