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15. June 2026

Voltage Labs Illuminates: Boards of Canada and the Sonic Art of Uncertainty

Boards of Canada are not merely heard—they are felt, like the memory of sunlight on closed eyelids or the static of forgotten VHS tapes. Voltage Labs, with their cinematic eye and cultural curiosity, guides us through the duo’s fog-shrouded world, where each track is both a comfort and a riddle. Through absence, analog haze, and cryptic signals, Boards of Canada conjure nostalgia and mystery as living, breathing atmospheres. This Voltage Labs piece is an invitation to drift inside the music’s magnetic resonance, where every note is a ghost and every silence, a story waiting to be decoded.

15. June 2026

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman’s Synth Sell-Off: Regret, Nostalgia, and Gear FOMO

Sam Gutman isn’t just any synth collector—he’s the kind of musician whose gear journey is a soap opera of emotional highs, facepalm regrets, and brutally honest trade-offs. In his latest video, Gutman drags us through the muddy trenches of every synth, keyboard, and digital oddity he’s ever sold—spilling the real reasons behind each farewell, complete with regret ratings and hard-won lessons. Expect more than just a list: it’s a heart-on-sleeve confessional that’ll make any gearhead wince, laugh, and nod in painful agreement. If you’ve ever looked at your synth shelf and wondered which one you’ll mourn next, Sam’s got stories

Fender Rhodes, Hammond SK-1, Hammond XK-1, Korg BX-3, Korg SV-1, Micro Korg, Moog Taurus III, Nord Electro 2, Novation Bass Station II, Roland Juno DI, Roland PK-5 MIDI Foot Pedals, Roland VK-8M, Sequential Prophet X, Yamaha MODX

15. June 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson vs. Rings: Guitars, Modular Mayhem & Physical Modelling Madness

You ever wonder what happens when you plug a guitar straight into Mutable Instruments Rings and let chaos reign? The Unperson, our favourite modular sound-slinger, straps on six strings, cranks the gain, and dives headfirst into the Eurorack abyss. Forget polite pedalboard noodling – this is about turning resonators into riff machines, with patch cables flying and distortion dialled right. If your modular rig is missing a bit of string-fuelled mayhem, this video is your new blueprint. Expect dirty textures, unexpected harmonics, and enough experimental jams to make your DAW sweat. Spoiler: watching is mandatory if you want to actually

Data Bender, DPW MOG Distortion, FX Aid, Instro Ire, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Rings, Oscar Tria, Pamela's New Workout, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Vostok Hive

14. June 2026

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Bthelick

Bthelick vs. Muddy Subs: Why Your Rolling Bass Grooves Are Flopping

Rolling bass lines got you sounding like a foghorn in a rave bunker? Bthelick, the master of practical dance music breakdowns, slices through the murk to explain why your low end might be tanking your groove. In this sharp, no-fluff tutorial, he exposes the fatal flaws of copy-paste bass tricks, offers blunt fixes, and shows ways to keep your subs moving crowds instead of just making the floor shake. If you think more sub always equals more power, think again. Expect envelope hacks, machine gun metaphors, and enough rhythmic dodgeball to keep your next track from flopping. Essential viewing for

Serum, Vital

14. June 2026

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sunwarper

sunwarper vs. Six Strings: Guitar Abuse with the SP404 MK2

Ever wondered what happens when you toss a guitar into the sampler meat grinder and refuse to play nice? Sunwarper rips up the playbook in this video, taking guitar sounds and bending them into unrecognisable shapes with the SP404 MK2. Forget polite fingerpicking—this is all about chopping, reversing, and pitching until your guitar is begging for mercy. If you’re sick of lofi clichés and want to see a sampler used like a proper sonic street weapon, pull up a chair. Sunwarper’s approach is all about squeezing the last drop of weird out of every riff, and trust me, it slaps

Guitar, Roland SP404 MK2

14. June 2026

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats: Sculpting the Boondocks—Soulful Templates for Cinematic Beats

Step into a soundscape where cartoons breathe soul and each layer drips with nostalgia—Verysickbeats invites us to craft a Boondocks-inspired template that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. This journey isn’t just a beatmaking tutorial; it’s a meditation on sound selection, emotional resonance, and the art of conjuring mood from texture. With his signature warmth and accessible approach, JFilt guides us through instrument choices that evoke smoky jazz clubs and animated dusk, all while keeping the process playful and creative. The result is a palette that doesn’t just fill space but paints it—inviting us to drift inside and shape our

JFilt Music Library, Logic Pro, Native Instruments Kontakt

14. June 2026

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Juno D6: D-50 Dreams and Sequencer Schemes

Woody Piano Shack takes the Roland Juno D6 for a spin, wringing out D-50 nostalgia and showing off tricks your high school music teacher never told you about. This isn’t just a preset parade – it’s a deep dive into synth wizardry with a side of sequencer hacking. If you thought the Juno D was just for cheesy pads and plastic keys, prepare to have your assumptions trampled and your ears tickled. Woody’s style is classic: friendly, practical, and a little bit cheeky, making even the nerdiest workflow tweak sound like a secret weapon. Ready to make your tracks stretch,

Roland Juno D6

14. June 2026

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Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s EFNOTE E-Kit Showdown: From Mini Apartment Brawlers to Pro Stage Beasts

Sweetwater’s latest video puts EFNOTE’s full electronic drum arsenal in the firing line, from the pint-sized Mini to the hulking Pro 703X. No sales fluff – just a straight-up, side-by-side breakdown of what you get, where you get it, and who should even bother. If you’re hunting for a kit that fits your shoebox flat or a monster rig for the main stage, this is a synth mag fever dream in drum form. Sweetwater’s methodical, almost obsessive approach means you’ll get the facts, but the real magic? That’s in the hands-on action you’ll need to watch for yourself.

EFNOTE 3 Series, EFNOTE 5 Series, EFNOTE 7 Series, EFNOTE Mini, EFNOTE Pro 500 Series, EFNOTE Pro 700 Series, EFNOTE Pro 703X

13. June 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Novation Circuit Rhythm: When Meme Gear Gathers Dust

AudioPilz drags the Novation Circuit Rhythm into the Bad Gear arena, giving it the punk gig treatment it frankly deserves. If you’re tired of grooveboxes that promise the world but deliver little more than a cryptic button-mash and a faceful of plastic filters, strap in—this one’s for you. AudioPilz’s sharp tongue and meme-fuelled humour slice through the hype, exposing the Rhythm’s lazy design and outdated tricks. All in all, it’s a masterclass in calling out mediocre gear, with just enough rave nostalgia to keep the blood pumping. The video’s a must-watch if you like your reviews with bite—and let’s face

Novation Circuit, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Novation Circuit Tracks

13. June 2026

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TAETRO

TAETRO’s Sidekick Hack: Parallel FX Mayhem Unleashed

TAETRO’s back in the bunker, this time with a viewer-powered hack that transforms the Teenage Engineering Sidekick from polite mixer to parallel FX street weapon. Forget the manual – a sharp-eyed fan spotted a routing trick that lets you unleash external effects like a pro, dialling in sparkle and grit on your own terms. TAETRO’s no stranger to creative chaos, but even he admits he missed this one. If you like your sound design with a side of mischief and modular thinking, you’re in for a treat. Bring your favourite pedal and prepare for some serious mix wizardry.

Hologram Microcosm, OP-1 Field, Teenage Engineering Sidekick

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