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10. April 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes BLEASS Peaks: Polyfilter Mayhem Meets Vocoder Vibes

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives headfirst into BLEASS Peaks, a plugin that’s less polite filter and more rave bunker weapon. Forget your grandad’s vocoder patching nightmares—this thing turns drums into melodic carnage with a few clicks. Nu-Trix’s trademark hands-on, no-fluff style slices through DAW routing headaches and modulation madness, showing off Peaks as both a flexible effect and a performance-ready instrument. If you’re after crunchy textures, note-accurate resonance, and creative chaos, this video is your ticket. But trust me, you’ll want to see (and hear) the full filter freakout in action.

BLEASS Peaks

10. April 2026

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips the Loop Trap: Alchemist-Style Beat Arrangement That Slaps

Ever get stuck riding the same 8-bar loop until your ears go numb? Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) is here to break you out of that beatmaker Groundhog Day. In this video, he takes a page from The Alchemist’s playbook and shows how to turn a static loop into a living, breathing banger—no music theory degree required. Expect clever arrangement hacks, some cheeky color-coding, and enough groove tricks to keep your beats from sounding like reheated leftovers. If you want your loops to slap and not snooze, this one’s for you.

Bleass Delay VST

10. April 2026

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Tefty Music Tech

Tefty Music Tech Takes on AIR Fabric Vintage Synths: Sample-Based Legends or Just Another Bundle?

If you’ve ever wondered whether a sample-based synth bundle could actually bring the heat to your MPC or DAW, Tefty Music Tech has you covered. In this rapid-fire breakdown, Tefty slices through the AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol 1 bundle, giving us the lowdown on three plugins that promise classic vibes with a modern twist. Expect sharp opinions, a few raised eyebrows at the interface, and zero tolerance for mediocrity. If you’re after honest takes, crunchy presets, and a bit of synth snark, you’re in the right rave bunker. Don’t blink – you might miss the bit where the filters

AIR Fabric Vintage Synths Vol 1, Vintage Joop, Vintage Memory Mode, Vintage Pro

9. April 2026

MILES

Tiptop Audio

Tiptop Audio’s 248t MARF: Modular Function Wizardry in Eurorack

Tiptop Audio’s collaboration with Buchla USA brings the legendary Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator—now the 248t MARF—into Eurorack territory, and this official quickstart video wastes no time diving into its patchable depths. The 248t is introduced as a powerhouse for generating complex, evolving voltages and timings, with a hands-on interface that rewards both careful programming and spontaneous performance tweaks. As is typical for Tiptop’s technical-yet-practical style, the video walks viewers through the module’s core sections, real-time programming tricks, and integration with classic Buchla-inspired oscillators and envelopes. The result is a tantalising glimpse of how the MARF can become the nerve centre

Tiptop Audio 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator, Tiptop Audio 259 Oscillator, Tiptop Audio 281 Envelope Generator

9. April 2026

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MAKEN0ISE

MAKEN0ISE MultiWAVE: Patching Through Space and Unusual Tunings

Make Noise returns with an exploratory dive into the world of alternative tunings, using the MultiWAVE module as a launchpad for sonic adventures beyond the standard 12-note scale. In this video, the team demonstrates how MultiWAVE, in tandem with GTE, can unlock a universe of equal division of the octave (EDO) tunings, including the mathematically intriguing 31 EDO and the legendary Wendy Carlos scales. Expect a patch-driven journey through gestural controls, MIDI MPE integration, and the historical context of tuning systems—all delivered in Make Noise’s signature avant-garde style. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you squeeze more notes into

GTE, MultiWAVE

9. April 2026

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XNB

XNB’s UAD Anthem: Analog Attitude in a Digital Rave Bunker

The UAD Anthem isn’t here to replace your entire studio – it’s here to punch a hole in your mix with pure analog-style filth. XNB, always the straight-talker, dives into this mono/paraphonic beast and shows why sometimes less really is more. Forget menu-diving for hours; this synth is all about hands-on, in-your-face sound design. If you want a do-it-all workstation, keep walking. But if you want a synth that snarls, growls, and grooves, XNB’s guide is your ticket to the underground. Grab your headphones and prepare for some serious filter aggression.

UAD Anthem

9. April 2026

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Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk Spices Up Modular: Four Random Voltages That Actually Matter

Random voltages: the secret sauce in any modular chef’s kitchen, and Monotrail Tech Talk is serving up a four-course meal. Forget your bland, predictable patches—this video is all about injecting character, chaos, and a bit of sonic mischief. Monotrail’s signature animated clarity slices through the confusion, breaking down the flavours of noise, stepped, and smooth random voltages. If you think random is just for the background, think again—this is the stuff that turns polite bleeps into rave bunker monsters. Ready to level up your patching game? Dive in, but don’t expect a gentle ride.

ADAC random Bezier waves

8. April 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s Rorschach: Visual Mayhem for Modular Maniacs

If you’ve ever wished your modular rig could spit out visuals as wild as your last bush doof, DivKid’s got you sorted. In this electrifying romp, he wrangles the Rorschach from Lumatic Visual Devices—a hybrid video synth that’s as affordable as a servo pie and twice as tasty for your eyeballs. With voltage control, glitchy audio, and more pattern generators than a possum in a bin, this little box promises to turn your next set into a full-blown audiovisual rave. DivKid’s signature style—clear, playful, and just a bit cheeky—makes the whole thing feel like a jam with your most gear-obsessed

Lumatic Visual Devices Rorschach, Rorschach

8. April 2026

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH Illuminates Sound: The Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2 as Sonic Prism

What if sound could be caught not by air, but by light? In this luminous exploration, HAINBACH guides us through the Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2—a microphone that listens with photons, not pressure. His poetic curiosity turns everyday objects into shimmering soundscapes, revealing textures that shimmer and slide like spectral ghosts. This is not just a review; it’s an immersion into a new way of hearing, where cheese graters, tape machines, and kalimbas become portals to otherworldly resonance. Prepare to drift into a world where stereo movement bends reality, and the boundaries of recording dissolve into light.

Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2

8. April 2026

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Calls Out the SP-404MKII: What’s Still Missing in 2026?

Roland dropped the 5.50 firmware for the SP-404MKII, but the beatmaker streets are still hungry. JFilt from Verysickbeats, the king of boombap hacks and lofi gospel, breaks down what’s still missing from this beloved sampler—even after all these updates. From granular dreams to that elusive lo-fi button, he’s got receipts from the whole SP community. If you’re tired of resampling your way to grit or just want your drums to hit like a busted subwoofer, this one’s for you. Pull up a chair, crack a cheap beer, and let’s see if Roland’s really listening.

Roland SP-202, Roland SP-303, Roland SP-404MKII, Roland SP-404SX

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