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12. February 2026

Behringer’s Ring Stinger: Analogue Mayhem in a Metal Box

Behringer has a reputation for shaking up the status quo, and with the Ring Stinger, they’re aiming their sonic disruptor squarely at guitarists, synth heads, and producers who crave something unruly. In their latest video, Behringer introduces this pedal as a wild, rule-breaking addition to their lineup, promising a blend of ring modulation and octave fuzz that’s anything but polite. With a bold metal enclosure, a forest of knobs and switches, and CV/expression pedal integration, the Ring Stinger is pitched as a tool for those who want to push boundaries—on stage or in the studio. We take a closer look

Behringer Ring Stinger

12. February 2026

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Metamyther

Moog Mayhem: Metamyther Throws Down Sub 37, Messenger, and Mariana

Metamyther isn’t here to stroke your nostalgia—he’s here to pit three Moogs against each other in a synth battle that’s part rave, part demolition derby. The classic Sub 37, the fresh-faced Messenger, and the Mariana VST all step into the ring, but only one walks out with the bass crown. Expect sharp opinions, filthy sound demos, and a workflow smackdown that’ll make your DAW sweat. If you want the real dirt on which Moog is the modern street weapon and which one’s just a heavy doorstop, this is the showdown you need. Spoiler: Metamyther’s cinematic-industrial style means no synth escapes

Moog Mariana VST, Moog Messenger, Moog Sub 37

12. February 2026

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Free Plugin Mixtape: 41 Ways to Make Your Beats Bang Without Spending a Dime

If your wallet’s emptier than a Monday night club, Sanjay C’s got your back with a monster roundup of 41 free plugins for 2026. This isn’t your average list—Sanjay’s streetwise picks cover everything from tube preamps to DAWs, with enough flavor to spice up any beatmaker’s kitchen. Whether you’re hustling in a bedroom studio or just want to add some new sauce to your tracks, this video is a goldmine for broke producers and gearheads alike. Grab a cheap coffee, sit back, and let’s see which of these freebies actually slap.

Air Channel Strip, Beyerdynamic Headphone Lab, Codec, Crow Hill Vault, Dear Reality Plugin Pack, Desolate Guitars Fragment, Filter, Formant, Harrison 3D Delay, Haze, Lux Preamp, Lux Sub-Bass, Massive X Player, Novation Play, OB-Xf, Selene, Slower Fragment, Sol Reverb, Sonar, Sonnox Soften, Soundbox, Strum Plate, Tiny Caterpillar, Triaz Player, Universal Audio 610 Preamp, UVI Workstation, Waves Plugin Pack

11. February 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s Walk 4 Review: Brownian Mayhem in 10HP

DivKid’s back in the bunker with Joranalogue’s Walk 4, a quad Brownian accumulator that’s less ‘utility module’ and more ‘CV street weapon’. Forget your polite random sources—this thing’s a battery for voltage chaos, a sample & hold with a PhD and a bad attitude. Across modulation, noise, and full-on oscillator duties, Walk 4 proves it’s not just clever, it’s downright essential for anyone who likes their patches unpredictable and their beats crunchy. If you think random should mean ‘boring’, DivKid’s demo will slap you out of it.

Joranalogue Walk 4

11. February 2026

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes the SH-Max: Roland DNA with a Cherry on Top

Cherry Audio’s SH-Max is what happens when you lock a bunch of classic Roland SH synths in a rave bunker and throw away the key. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives straight into this Frankenstein’s monster of a softsynth, where vintage circuits meet modern chaos. Expect a guided tour with zero fluff, plenty of hands-on action, and a few cheeky jabs at the quirks of old-school hardware. If you’re after a synth that can morph from raw analog filth to sequenced madness, this is one for your sonic arsenal. Nu-Trix’s style? Fast, friendly, and straight to the point—just how we like

Cherry Audio SH-Max

11. February 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Digs Deep: J Dilla’s Groove Legacy Still Bangs 20 Years Later

Voltage Labs just dropped a tribute that slaps harder than a late-night MPC session in a Detroit basement. They’re not here to dust off old records—they’re breaking down how J Dilla flipped hip-hop on its head and made every beatmaker question their quantize button. If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite lo-fi playlist feels so alive, or why producers still bow down to Dilla’s swing, this video’s got the answers. Voltage Labs brings their signature blend of culture, gear, and storytelling, connecting the dots between Dilla’s genius and the beats bumping out of your busted subwoofer right now.

Akai MPC 3000

11. February 2026

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Vulture Culture

Vulture Culture vs. The Budget Headphone Rumble: ATH-R30x Under Fire

The headphone market is a jungle, and Vulture Culture just parachuted in with the Audio-Technica ATH-R30x—a supposed reference can for less than the price of a Friday night out. Is this open-back upstart a secret weapon for broke producers, or just more plastic landfill fodder? In classic Vulture Culture fashion, we get a no-nonsense A/B shootout, frequency graph autopsy, and some real talk about what matters when you’re mixing on a shoestring. If you think you can’t get critical with cheap cans, think again. This is the kind of review that slices through the hype and leaves only the raw

Audio-Technica ATH-R30x, Beyerdynamic DT-770, DCA Aeon Flow

11. February 2026

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Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix and the Osmose 61: Where Gesture Becomes Sound

Step onto the glowing NAMM 2026 show floor, where Doctor Mix and Expressive E unveil the Osmose 61—a keyboard that doesn’t just play notes, but breathes them into being. In this immersive encounter, we witness the evolution of touch, movement, and sound, as the boundaries between performer and instrument dissolve. Doctor Mix, with his signature exuberance, explores the magnetic resonance of MPE technology, revealing a world where every gesture is a brushstroke on a living sonic canvas. This is not just a demonstration—it’s an invitation to drift inside the instrument and feel music as a physical, emotional force.

Expressive E Osmose 61, Noisy 2, Solis

10. February 2026

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Chris Sangster

Logic Pro 12: Chris Sangster Digs for Gold (and Finds a Subscription Paywall)

Chris Sangster, the man behind sangstersounds, takes Logic Pro 12 for a spin and doesn’t hold back. Is this update a true rave bunker upgrade, or just another shiny Apple distraction? From synth session players that flirt with greatness to a Chord ID that’s more confused than a DJ at a country fair, Sangster slices through the hype with his trademark LA polish and dry wit. If you’re wondering whether Logic Pro 12 is worth your precious SSD space—or if Apple’s new subscription model is about to mug your wallet—strap in. This review’s got more twists than a modular patch

Logic Pro 12

10. February 2026

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True Cuckoo

True Cuckoo Unleashes the Erae 2: A Controller as Wild as a Roo on Red Bull

Strap in, mates! True Cuckoo is back with a mega tutorial that’ll have your fingers itching and your studio gear trembling. This time, he’s wrangling the Erae 2—a controller that’s more customisable than a ute at a B&S ball and twice as fun. Whether you’re into finger drumming, MPE wizardry, or taming modular beasts, this slab of tech promises to turn your setup into a playground. Cuckoo’s signature blend of deep dives and playful banter makes even the trickiest bits feel like a backyard BBQ. If you’re keen on gear that can handle both MIDI and CV chaos, and want

ALM Akemie's Taiko, Digitakt 2, Erae 2, QuBit Chord v2

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