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9. June 2026

tafony Cooks Up Chaos: F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’ Ring Mod Takes a Beating

Ready for ring mod mayhem that’ll shake the dust off your speakers? Our mate tafony, Vancouver’s modular wizard, dives headfirst into the F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’—a ring modulator with more tricks up its sleeve than a magpie at a Bunnings sausage sizzle. With dual modulation inputs and wild sound shaping options, this beast is primed for sonic mischief. As tafony rambles, noodles, and wrangles harmonics, he’s all about pushing boundaries and poking fun at synth dogma. If you want to hear metallic clangs, gnarly wave-shaping, and modular tomfoolery, grab a cold one and buckle in. Just don’t expect

F*CK WITH SOUND Bring It On, Three Body

9. June 2026

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Jon Makes Beats

Jon Makes Beats: Why the MPC XL Is the Streetwise DAW You Didn’t Know You Needed

Ever feel like your laptop is killing your vibe before you even lay down a hi-hat? Jon Makes Beats (with Henri on host duties) puts the MPC XL front and center, and suddenly, the whole DAW vs. hardware argument feels like old news. This isn’t just a box of pads—it’s a groove factory that kicks out jams faster than you can spill cheap coffee on your MIDI keyboard. If you’re tired of computer workarounds and want your beats to slap straight out of the box, this video’s got the sauce. Jon’s style? All real, all hands-on, and way more fun

Akai MPC XL, Yamaha Montage M8X

9. June 2026

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Omri Cohen

Omri Cohen’s Free VCV Rack Module Drop: Sonic Mayhem for Zero Quid

If your virtual rack’s been looking a bit anaemic, Omri Cohen’s just dropped a feast of free modules for VCV Rack that’ll have your patches sweating. In classic Omri style, we get a guided rave through the new arrivals, with plenty of quirky beats and patching wizardry along the way. He cuts through the fluff, spotlighting the modules that actually do something wild – no pointless bells, just proper bangers. Expect sound design tricks, integration tips, and the kind of patching that makes you want to bin your day job. Don’t just skim – there’s filth to be found if

4ms Drums, Ambivalent, Astravox, Iroi, JW, Signal Function Set, Triton, Venom

8. June 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s Modular Drum Safari: Kicking Writer’s Block in the Teeth

Ever found yourself staring at your synth setup feeling as lost as a GPS in the Outback? The Unperson gets it. In this rollicking adventure, our mate from the UK tackles writer’s block head-on by wrangling a modular rig to cook up a one-of-a-kind drum sample pack. Expect a wild menagerie of modules, surprise sounds that pop up like kangaroos at sunset, and a final jam that proves sometimes you’ve just gotta get your hands dirty to spark inspiration. If you’re itching for some creative mischief and want a serious shot of modular motivation, this one’s worth cracking open a

ALM MFX, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Instruō Càrn, Intellijel uVCF, Make Noise DPO, Make Noise LXD, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Pamela's Pro Workout, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II

8. June 2026

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DivKid

DivKid Slices the Mix: AJH Synth Low Fat VCF Punched Up

Sometimes the smallest box in your rack is the one that keeps the party from falling apart. DivKid grabs the AJH Synth Low Fat VCF—a 2HP high-pass filter with no resonance and no ego—and puts it through its paces. Expect acid lines that punch, bandpass tricks out of nowhere, and enough low-end management to keep your mix tighter than a bouncer at a free party. DivKid’s signature style shines: clear, practical, and always a step ahead of the obvious. If you thought a high-pass was just for cleaning, think again—this one’s a secret weapon for patch heads and live performers

AJH Synth Low Fat VCF, Roland Boutique, Roland Juno-106

8. June 2026

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The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist: Three’s a Party – Chopping Up Grooves with Pro 3, Push 3 & Nord Stage 3

When The Midlife Synthesist gets a chord stuck in his head, you know you’re in for a wild ride. This time, he ditches the sample packs and deep dives into his own creative process, wrangling the Sequential Pro 3, Ableton Push 3, and Nord Stage 3 like a one-man rave bunker. Expect hands-on jams, proper chord voodoo, and enough groove to power a warehouse party. If you’re allergic to plastic presets and easy wins, this video is your antidote – a rare peek into the real sweat and spark behind a track that actually slaps.

Ableton Push 3, Nord Stage 3, Sequential Pro 3

8. June 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs x Space Dimension Controller: Amsterdam Studio Tour with Sampler Obsession and Acid Tech Tricks

Forget tidy cable porn – Voltage Labs takes us straight into Space Dimension Controller’s Amsterdam lair, where vintage Akai samplers, chunky pedalboards, and a hardware sequencer brain conspire for relentless sonic action. This is no museum tour; it’s a peek into the workflow of a producer who’s ditched Ableton for Bitwig, maxed out his MOTU, and keeps his acid rigs within spitting distance. If you want to know how to turn a server rack into a rave bunker or why the S900 is back in heavy rotation, this walkthrough is your fix. Don’t blink – you might miss a dirty

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S3000XL, Akai S900, Arturia DrumBrute, Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Behringer TD-3, Clarett, Focal Monitors, HAPAX, MOTU 16A, Pyramid, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, XOX Heart module

8. June 2026

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TheCosmicAcademy

TheCosmicAcademy Goes Nuclear: Why Breaking Plugins Teaches You To Mix

Mixing is supposed to be subtle, right? Well, TheCosmicAcademy just took a sledgehammer to subtlety and served up a masterclass in going way, way too far. Forget polite filter tweaks – this is about mangling plugins until you can’t ignore their effect, then learning to dial it all back. If you’ve ever wondered why your mixes sound like soggy toast, maybe it’s time to break some rules (and a few virtual knobs). Grab a cuppa, because it’s about to get messy – and you might actually learn something useful if you’re not afraid to make things sound wrong first.

7. June 2026

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SpectreSoundStudios

SpectreSoundStudios vs. the Death of the Drummer: Punk Spirit Meets Plugin Precision

SpectreSoundStudios doesn’t mince words—Glenn Fricker is here to throw modern music production under a double-decker bus, and frankly, I’m cheering him on. In ‘You Killed Music’, he rips into the clinical, lifeless state of rock recordings, where drummers are about as common as a decent pint at a dodgy festival. But hold tight: there’s a glimmer of hope, and it comes in the form of a plugin that promises to bring back the chaos and soul of real drums—without turning your studio into a war zone of cable spaghetti. If you’re sick of music sounding like it’s been programmed by

Forward Audio Smart Align

7. June 2026

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Sorrento Organ + Zoom 50G+: Budget Crunch for Organ Rebels

Forget polite, pristine tones—Woody Piano Shack dives knuckles-first into the Crumar Sorrento’s modular madness, sticking a Zoom 50G+ pedal where the sun don’t shine (between organ and rotary, obviously). This isn’t your church choir’s drawbar demo: it’s a fast, cheeky wrestle with digital grit and vintage overdrive, chasing that dirty, crunchy edge we all crave. Woody’s style? Straight-up, hands-on, and having a laugh—warts, stuck MIDI notes, and all. If you’re after pure organ etiquette, you’re in the wrong rave bunker. But if you want to hear a modern box of tricks kick an organ into overdrive, you’re home.

Crumar Sorrento Organ, Zoom 50G+ MultiStomp Guitar Effects Pedal

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