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26. March 2026

Signal Sounds Serve Sequencer Gold – Podcast Ep2 Reviewed

Signal Sounds are back in the bunker with episode two of their Signal Flow Podcast, and this time it’s a sequencer showdown for the Eurorack faithful. Tom and Luke riff on their favourite step machines, dig up some criminally underrated modules, and take the pulse of where modular’s heading in 2024. Expect sharp Glaswegian banter, deep dives into chaos and analog sequencing, and a healthy dose of under-the-radar gear worship. If you’re after honest opinions, leftfield picks, and a few laughs, this is the synth chat you want in your headphones. Just don’t expect them to go easy on the

Altered State Machines Aristotle, Dannysound Tobinski Sequencer Eurorack Module, Fancy Synthesis Rung Divisions Eurorack Polyrhythmic Divider Sequencer Generator Module, Make Noise René Mk2 Cartesian Eurorack Sequencer Module, Making Sound Machines Stolperbeats Eurorack Drum Sequencer Module, New Systems Instruments Discrete Map Eurorack Sequencer Module, Noise Engineering Multi Repetitor Eurorack Trigger Sequencer Module, Xaoc Devices Moskwa II Eurorack Sequencer Module

26. March 2026

TAS

Ollie Music

Ollie Music Turns a Boring FM Lead into a Psytrance Monster – Bitwig Mayhem Unleashed

Ever wondered how to turn a snooze-worthy FM lead into a psychedelic beast that’ll melt faces at your next bush doof? Ollie Music, the French psytrance wizard, grabs Bitwig by the scruff and shows us how a plain old FM patch can be whipped into a glassy, morphing, mind-bending lead. With a cheeky grin and a toolkit full of modulation tricks, he transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. If you’re keen on sound design that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne weather, this is one tutorial you don’t want to miss. Grab your headphones, mate – things are about to get wild!

Bitwig Studio, Infiltrator, Massive, Serum 2

25. March 2026

SPARKY

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music Throws the MPC Sample into the Rave Bunker

Akai’s MPC Sample has landed, and Gabe Miller Music is first in line to drag it through its paces. This isn’t your dad’s MPC—think pocket-sized, playful, and just a bit cheeky, but with some head-scratching limitations. Gabe’s signature style—honest, fast, and full of practical hacks—cuts through the launch-day hype, showing both the charm and the friction of this new groovebox. If you’re after a portable beat machine that’s as much about workarounds as workflow, this is the review you need. Just don’t expect sugar-coating: if it’s janky, you’ll hear about it.

Akai MPC Sample, Roland MC-101

25. March 2026

LUMINA

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: Drifting into Minimal Modular Ambient

Sometimes, the best stories are whispered rather than shouted. In this tranquil journey, Monotrail Tech Talk invites us to slow our pulse and dissolve into the gentle haze of minimal modular ambient. Through patient layering and subtle modulation, each sound becomes a brushstroke on a vast, fog-laden canvas—where silence is as vital as tone. This is not just a tutorial, but a meditation on restraint, space, and the poetry of sound. If you crave music that breathes and lingers like mist at dawn, this is a session to wander inside.

DROID, Ercascent Stereo Delay, Happy Nerding FX8, Navation Peak, Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover

25. March 2026

SPARKY

TAETRO

TAETRO’s MPC Sample: Workflow Weapon or Missed Beat?

TAETRO’s at it again, this time putting the Akai MPC Sample through its paces and not pulling any punches. If you’re after a sampler that claims to streamline your creative chaos, this is the video you want. TAETRO’s style is all about fast moves and real talk—he’s got no time for menu-diving or design-school riddles. Expect sharp takes on what slaps, what sucks, and why the MPC Sample might just be the street weapon your portable rig needs (or not). Buckle up, because this isn’t your average gear review—TAETRO’s here to separate the hype from the hardware.

Akai MPC Sample, Roland SP404MK2, Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II

25. March 2026

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Akai MPC Sample: Pocket-Sized Beat Powerhouse or Just Hype?

If you ever wished your MPC could fit in your backpack next to a bag of chips, Sanjay C’s got news for you. In his latest video, he dives into the Akai MPC Sample—a sampler so portable, you could make beats on the bus and still have room for your lunch. Sanjay’s signature style is all over this one: clear, practical, and just the right amount of hype. He breaks down what this little box can (and can’t) do, how it stacks up against the competition, and why it might just be the best new toy for beatmakers who want

Akai MPC Sample

25. March 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Drops the Real on the MPC Sample: No Hype, Just Facts

You know those gear reviews where everyone’s sipping the same Kool-Aid? Not here. Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) is back, breaking down the MPC Sample with zero sugarcoating—and he doesn’t even have the box in hand. This is the kind of streetwise, couch-level honesty you wish more YouTubers brought to the table. If you’re tired of influencer hype and want the real talk on whether Akai’s new budget sampler is worth your lunch money, this is the video (and article) for you. Grab a snack, because this MPC Sample convo is about to get spicy.

Akai MPC Sample, Roland SP-404MKII, Teenage Engineering KO II

24. March 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Throws Down: Prophet-5 vs Prophet-10 – Analog Titans in a Street Fight

Doctor Mix is back in the rave bunker, this time pitting the Sequential Prophet-5 against its big brother, the Prophet-10. Forget the spec sheets—this is a hands-on, ears-on, no-nonsense comparison, with Doctor Mix’s signature energy and a dash of chaos. Expect filter flips, oscillator face-offs, and a few moments where even he admits he can’t tell the difference. If you want to know which Prophet slaps hardest for your studio, strap in. This isn’t just another synth demo; it’s a full-on analog duel, Doctor Mix style.

Sequential Prophet-10, Sequential Prophet-5

24. March 2026

LUMINA

Metamyther

Metamyther and the Demon Box: A Sonic Oracle Forged by Eternal Research

Step inside the magnetic fog of Metamyther’s latest interview, where the Demon Box emerges not as a mere instrument, but as a vessel for channeling the hidden energies of our world. Eternal Research, the minds behind this enigmatic device, reveal a creative journey shaped by rusted iron, wild nature, and the spectral hum of electromagnetic fields. This conversation is less a technical rundown and more a passage through memory, invention, and the alchemy of sound—where each inductor and string becomes a portal to sonic realms unseen. Prepare to drift through the boundaries of music, technology, and myth, as the Demon

Demon Box

24. March 2026

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce’s Secret Weapon: Tonal Balance Control 3 Gets the Sparky Treatment

Creative Sauce is back with another home-studio hack, and this time it’s all about iZotope’s Tonal Balance Control 3. Mike from Creative Sauce swears by this plugin, calling it his “secret sauce” for nailing mix balance without losing his mind (or his ears). Expect a deep dive into the new features, reference magic, and why this tool might just save your next project from sonic disaster. If you’re tired of guessing whether your low end is club-ready or just mud, this is the video you need. As always, Mike keeps it practical, no-nonsense, and just a touch nerdy—so you know

iZotope Tonal Balance Control 3

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