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5. May 2026

Andrew Huang’s 25 Transition Hacks: Song Flow That Slaps Harder Than a Hi-Hat Stack

If your tracks change sections like a busted subway car—clunky, awkward, and full of weird pauses—Andrew Huang’s latest video is your ticket to smoother rides. The Canadian groove wizard drops 25 rapid-fire tips for song transitions that’ll make your beats glide like butter on a hot pancake. From risers and whooshes to silence that hits like a punchline, Andrew’s playful, genre-bending style shines through every second. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a club kid with Ableton scars, this one’s packed with tricks that’ll have your next track flowing smoother than cheap beer at a block party.

Ableton Live, Baby Audio Transit, Guitar pedals

5. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Dives Into Larix Elektro Origami: West Coast Mayhem at SynthFest France 2026

SYNTH ANATOMY hits SynthFest France 2026 and gets the lowdown on Larix Elektro’s latest modular mischief. Forget last year’s additive confusion – the Origami oscillator has mutated into a dual-headed, west coast beast with more wavefolding than a rave bunker full of origami cranes. Alongside it, there’s a standalone wavefolder for the sonic sadists and a fresh macro module series to keep your patching hands happy. If you’re after complex tones, dirty folds, and macro control without the menu-diving, this is one for your watchlist. Dive in for the gritty details and some proper knob-twiddling action.

Larix Elektro Macro Module Series, Larix Elektro Origami Oscillator, Larix Elektro Standalone Wavefolder

4. May 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s Analog Oscillator Rumble: From Sine to Mayhem

Ready to get your hands dirty with analog oscillators? The Unperson is back, slicing through the basics and diving headfirst into the wild world of waveforms, modulation, and modular chaos. This isn’t your grandad’s synth tutorial—expect thick subs, creamy detuned stacks, and enough wavefolding to melt your toaster. We’re talking real hardware, no softsynth fluff, and a creator who knows how to wring every last drop of filth and funk from a Eurorack. If you think you know oscillators, think again. This is the streetwise guide you didn’t know you needed.

Behringer 2600 VCO, Instruō Neóni, Make Noise DPO, Maths, Oxy-1, Patching Panda Etna, Sputnik Modular Variable Waveform Generator, Winterbloom Castor & Pollux 2

4. May 2026

LUMINA

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink’s Kaleidoscope: A Sonic Prism of Drones and Dreams

Oscillator Sink invites us into the shifting, prismatic world of the Kaleidoscope by Vadim Minkin—a generative groovebox that doesn’t just play music, but breathes it into being. In this meditative study, we drift through foggy drones and shimmering textures, guided by Sink’s signature calm and clarity. The video is less a tutorial and more a sonic reverie, where envelopes converse and voices intertwine in magnetic resonance. For those who crave sound that feels alive, unpredictable, and tactile, this is a study in how synthesis can become pure atmosphere—an invitation to listen, feel, and dissolve into the sound.

Kaleidoscope by Vadim Minkin, Yamaha reverb (modified)

4. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the SynTesla MegaHertz: Hans Zimmer’s Modular Monster Goes Public

Strap in, synth heads – SYNTH ANATOMY takes us deep into the rave bunker at SynthFest France 2026, where the SynTesla MegaHertz is turning heads and melting faces. Born from Hans Zimmer’s wildest stage dreams and built in a mere 10 months, this 5U modular beast isn’t just a pretty face – it’s a sonic street weapon with analog muscle and digital brains. Pierre Jean Tardiveau and Yves Usson spill the beans on design pressure, steampunk swagger, and why this isn’t your granddad’s Moog clone. If you think you’ve seen it all in modular, think again. The MegaHertz is here

CLO Mixer, Giorgio III, LFO, SynTesla MegaHertz

4. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes PluginGuru Unify 2: The Ultimate Plugin Host for Sonic Mayhem

Ready to turn your plugin folder into a rave bunker? SYNTH ANATOMY dives into PluginGuru Unify 2 at SynthFest France 2026, where layering VSTs gets a serious upgrade. This isn’t your average plugin host—it’s a sonic street weapon that lets you stack, split, and mangle instruments with a workflow that’s slicker than a greased fader. Expect clever MIDI tricks, a sample engine that means business, and a metronome that grooves harder than most drummers. If you think you know plugin hosts, think again—Unify 2 is here to shake up your set.

PluginGuru Unify 2

3. May 2026

RILEY

sunwarper

sunwarper’s MPC Sample: The Beatmaker’s Sketchbook That’ll Make You Rethink Your Workflow

Ever wish your sampler was as quick as your favorite food truck and twice as greasy? sunwarper dives into the Akai MPC Sample, showing how this little box can get your ideas flowing faster than a Chicago train at rush hour. But don’t get it twisted—while the chopping workflow slaps, finishing a track here is a whole different story. If you’re looking for a streetwise take on what this MPC can and can’t do, sunwarper’s got the real talk. Grab your headphones, because this ride is all about fast beats, fun jams, and a few quirks that’ll have you side-eyeing

Akai MPC Sample, Dr. Vibe

3. May 2026

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Jorb

Jorb’s DeepMind 12: Still a Synth Street Weapon After a Decade?

Jorb’s back with a vengeance, dusting off the Behringer DeepMind 12 for a ten-year-later reality check. If you thought this synth was just a Juno knockoff, think again—Jorb’s got receipts and a few spicy takes on why this box still matters (and where it falls flat on its plastic face). Expect a whirlwind tour through expanded architecture, deep mod tricks, and a few hardware gripes that’ll make you laugh and wince. If you want to know whether the DeepMind 12 still slaps or just sits in the corner gathering dust, this is the deep dive you need—served up with Jorb’s

Behringer DeepMind 12, Sequential Take 5

3. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Dives Deep: Beatsurfing LOW – Bass Synth with Attitude

Ready for a bass synth that doesn’t just wobble, but melts the walls? SYNTH ANATOMY hits SynthFest France 2026 and corners Pascal from Beatsurfing to show off LOW – a plugin that lets you draw envelopes like a mad scientist and sculpt basslines that punch through concrete. Forget your cookie-cutter VSTs; this thing is all about fluid control and envelope chaos, with a three-band system that lets you dial in the exact filth you want. If you’re tired of the same old FM and subtractive routines, this is the synth street weapon you’ve been waiting for. Touch integration, affordable pricing,

Beatsurfing LOW

3. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes The DON & ELFO: Buchla Gets a Quad FX Rave Injection

SYNTH ANATOMY hits SynthFest France 2026 and drops us straight into the deep end with Enjoy Electronics’ latest Buchla-baiting monsters: The DON and ELFO. Forget polite filter sweeps—this is quadraphonic FX carnage and touchscreen LFO mayhem for those who want their modular rigs to spin, mutate, and generally misbehave. The DON takes Buchla into the multi-FX rave bunker, while ELFO’s touchscreen lets you sculpt modulation like a digital graffiti artist. If you’re tired of vanilla modulation and want your sound design to go full toaster-fight, this is the video you need. SYNTH ANATOMY’s signature in-depth, no-fluff style makes sure you

Enjoy Electronics ELFO, Enjoy Electronics The DON

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