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23. January 2026

Espen Kraft’s 80s Funk Resurrection: Sophisticated Pop Gets a 2026 Makeover

Espen Kraft is back in the bunker, dusting off a 90s classic and giving it a fresh coat of 80s funk-pop paint—with all the lush chords and sampled brass you could want. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a masterclass in how to drag a song from the past into the future without losing its groove. Expect tales of band days, gear confessions, and the kind of chord wizardry that would make Quincy Jones nod in approval. If you want to know how to make your pop slap with soul and sophistication, Espen’s got the blueprint. But trust me,

Arturia MiniMoog V, Korg TR-Rack, PG-8X, Roland D-50, Roland S-10, UVI Emulator II+ library

23. January 2026

TAS

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER Hacks a Moog Keytar: Aussie-Style Mayhem Meets Synth Wizardry

Ever wondered what happens when you hand a Moog keytar to LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER and let him loose with a soldering iron? Mate, it’s a wild ride! In this cheeky episode, our favourite mad scientist takes on a classic synth axe, tackling its quirks head-on and giving it a proper Aussie-style mod to make it actually playable on stage. Expect plenty of circuit sleuthing, a few classic blunders, and a final result that’s as expressive as a kangaroo on a caffeine binge. If you’re into DIY synth chaos, this one’s for you—just don’t expect a dry technical manual!

Moog Liberation Keytar

23. January 2026

LUMINA

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Illuminates: The Sonic Mirage of Acid House’s Indian Genesis

Step into a world where tabla ghosts swirl with neon circuitry, as Alex Ball unravels the story behind Charanjit Singh’s enigmatic 1982 album, ‘Synthesizing – Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat.’ This is not just a tale of machines and melodies, but a journey through cultural echoes, technological serendipity, and the spectral overlap of genres. Ball, with his signature cinematic lens, explores how Singh’s fusion of Indian classical ragas and early Roland synths conjured a soundscape decades ahead of its time. Prepare to drift through a narrative where history, myth, and magnetic resonance blur, inviting us to question where Acid

Roland Jupiter-8, Roland TB-303, Roland TR-808, Roland VC-10, Roland VP-330

23. January 2026

LUMINA

Vulture Culture

Vulture Culture’s Leviasynth Pad Odyssey: A Tapestry of Sonic Atmospheres

Vulture Culture invites us into the swirling nebula of Leviasynth, ASM’s hybrid titan, in a journey that is less a demo and more a cinematic immersion. Here, pads aren’t just sounds—they’re landscapes, breathing and shifting with magnetic resonance. With no spoken interruptions, the video becomes a continuous drift through fog and fractured light, letting each patch unfold its own story. For those who crave evolving drones, glassy washes, and the subtle ghosts of modulation, this is a rare chance to lose yourself in pure, unfiltered synthesis. Bring headphones and let the Leviasynth’s spectral textures wash over you.

Leviasynth

23. January 2026

RILEY

Jameson Nathan Jones

Jameson Nathan Jones Flips Your Chord Game: Voicings That Slap

Ever feel like your chord progressions are as stale as last week’s pizza? Jameson Nathan Jones is here to rescue your tracks from the musical graveyard with some seriously slick voicing tricks. In this video, he doesn’t just talk theory—he shows you how to take those same old chords and make them breathe, move, and groove without spending a dime on new gear. If you want your beats to sound less like a broken subwoofer and more like a late-night jam session, this one’s for you. Grab your coffee (or, let’s be real, cheap beer) and let’s see how Jameson

Piano

23. January 2026

TAS

Free Beat

Free Beat’s KOII Drum Mashup: Sampling Mayhem with a Side of Chaos

Ready for a wild ride? Free Beat’s back at it, wrangling the Teenage Engineering KOII into a drum kit setup that’s as unpredictable as a Melbourne weather forecast. This video isn’t just about plugging in cables—it’s a full-on experiment in live sampling, on-the-fly FX, and the kind of creative chaos that’ll make your next backyard jam session look tame. If you’re keen on seeing gear pushed to its limits (and maybe a few things go hilariously sideways), this one’s for you. Grab a cold one and dive in—because this is performance sampling, Aussie style.

Teenage Engineering KOII, Zoom F2-BT, Zoom H6 Essential, Zoom LiveTrak L-12

23. January 2026

RILEY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Sampler Showdown 2026: Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Keeps It Real

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is back, and he’s not here to sell you a dream—he’s here to break down the sampler market in 2026 with the kind of honesty you only get after a few late-night studio sessions and maybe one too many cups of cheap coffee. If you’re tired of spec sheets and want to know what actually matters when you’re picking your next beatbox, this video is your jam. Nu-Trix slices through the hype, compares the hottest and weirdest samplers out there, and drops some hard-earned wisdom on what’s worth your cash and what’s just another shiny toy.

Akai MPC One, Akai MPC One Plus, Elektron Digitakt 1, Elektron Digitakt 2, MicroFreak, MiniFreak, Novation Circuit, Polyend Play Plus, Polyend Play+, Roland P-6, Roland VP9000, SonicWare SampleTrek, Syntakt, Syntstrom Deluge, Teenage Engineering KO II / EP-133, Yamaha SEQTRAK

23. January 2026

MILES

Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering’s Multi Repetitor: Rhythmic Evolution in Four Channels

Noise Engineering returns with the Multi Repetitor, a four-channel rhythm and accent sequencer that’s equal parts performance tool and creative playground. Building on the legacy of their Numeric and Zularic Repetitor modules, this latest offering fuses familiar rhythm banks with Euclidean-derived patterns, per-channel modifiers, and a wealth of hands-on control. The official video walks us through the module’s controls, demonstrates its patching potential, and highlights features designed for live tweaking and evolving grooves. For those who crave dynamic, modular rhythms with a twist, Multi Repetitor looks set to become a new staple in the Eurorack ecosystem.

Multi Repetitor

23. January 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC XL: Fast-Track Beatmaking and Deep Workflow in Focus

Akai Professional steps up with the MPC XL, a groovebox that promises to streamline beat creation without sacrificing depth. In this official walkthrough, Malo Beats takes us from a blank slate to a structured track, highlighting how the MPC XL’s digital architecture and tactile controls enable a rapid, creative workflow. The video zeroes in on step sequencing, sample chopping, and hands-on mixing, all while showcasing the device’s arranger and performance features. For producers seeking a hybrid of immediacy and power, this episode of the MPC XL Academy series offers a revealing look at how Akai’s flagship integrates classic MPC sensibilities

MPC XL

23. January 2026

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI’s Expressive Arsenal: Jazz Reimagining with Piano and Airwave

What happens when you hand a chart-topping synth-pop anthem to a jazz-minded multi-instrumentalist and equip them with ROLI’s latest expressive tools? In this official ROLI Studios session, Rashaan Brown takes on the challenge of transforming Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ into a lush, emotive jazz slow jam. The video is a showcase for the ROLI Piano and Airwave, highlighting not just their sonic palette but their workflow flexibility and real-time performance depth. If you’re curious about how digital instruments can reshape genre boundaries and what ROLI’s “5D touch” really brings to the table, this is a session worth dissecting.

ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano

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