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20. April 2026

The Unperson’s Braids Banger: Mutable’s Macro Monster Still Slaps

Mutable Instruments Braids: the digital macro oscillator that rewrote the Eurorack rulebook and still kicks like a drunken horse. The Unperson dives into his favourite Braids engines, showing off filthy chords, crunchy wavetables, and the kind of modulation tricks that’ll make your rack sweat. No hand-holding, no endless menu-diving—just straight-up patch action and hard-won opinions. If you think Plaits is the only game in town, think again. This is a rave bunker tour of Braids’ dirtiest, most musical sides, with enough patch ideas to keep your modular rig up all night.

ALM Busy Circuits MFX, Happy Nerding FX Aid, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Beads, Mutable Instruments Braids, Mutable Instruments Plaits, Pamela's New Workout

20. April 2026

LUMINA

Martin Stürtzer

Martin Stürtzer and the DMNO: Sculpting Sonic Nebulae with UDO

Step into Martin Stürtzer’s studio, where the UDO DMNO becomes a vessel for ambient storytelling. In this immersive session, Martin reveals how textures emerge from silence and how each patch is a landscape waiting to be explored. The DMNO’s hybrid heart—half analog, half digital—serves as a portal to lush pads, subterranean bass, and shimmering sequences. Here, sound is not just heard but felt, drifting like fog through a cathedral of echoes. For those who crave music as atmosphere and synthesis as narrative, this walkthrough is a masterclass in sculpting space and emotion.

UDO DMNO

20. April 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Sonic Time Capsule: Sampling the Soul of a Piano

Step into the resonant chambers of Castlesound Studios, where CROW HILL embarks on a sampling odyssey that blurs the line between technology and romance. In this immersive behind-the-scenes journey, the team faces the daunting challenge of capturing the ephemeral spirit of a piano—its quirks, ghosts, and the poetry of its mechanics. Guided by Christian’s reverence for detail and the fleeting nature of sound, we witness a process that is as much about emotion as it is about engineering. This is not just sampling; it’s a love letter to the piano’s ever-changing voice, a sonic time capsule crafted with care and

Estonia Piano

20. April 2026

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Space Dimension Controller and the Ghosts in the Akai Machine

In a dim-lit Amsterdam studio, Voltage Labs invites us to drift alongside Space Dimension Controller as he rekindles his romance with vintage Akai samplers. These machines—S900, S1000, and their kin—aren’t just tools, but portals to unpredictable sonic realms, shaping the very fabric of his new album. With every sample, the air thickens with nostalgia and creative electricity. Voltage Labs’ signature documentary style captures not just the gear, but the emotional undercurrents and tactile rituals of sound design. Prepare to witness how these samplers breathe grit, randomness, and spectral beauty into modern music.

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S900

19. April 2026

SPARKY

EZBOT

EZBOT’s Elektron Sampler Showdown: Which Box Belongs in Your Rave Bunker?

Before you drop your hard-earned cash on an Elektron sampler, you’d better strap in for EZBOT’s no-BS masterclass. This isn’t some spec-sheet snooze fest—EZBOT dives deep into the Octatrack, Digitakt, and Toneverk, slicing through the hype to show you what actually matters for live performance, beatmaking, and sound design. Expect sharp comparisons, real-world workflow tips, and a few hard truths about what each box does (and doesn’t) bring to your table. If you want your next groovebox to slap, not suck, this is essential viewing.

Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Octatrack MKII, Elektron Toneverk

19. April 2026

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Drops Freebies, Dream Pop Vibes & Streetwise Plugin Deals: Don’t Sleep!

If you’re the type who’d rather snag a killer plugin bundle than pay rent, Sanjay C’s latest news roundup is your new mixtape. This week, he’s serving up Universal Audio’s iconic emulations for free (yeah, you read that right), dreamy new sounds for the ambient heads, and AI sample wizardry that actually pays the original creators. Plus, there’s a Minimoog Model D tribute that’ll make synth nerds drool and some plugin deals so hot they’ll melt your credit card. Sanjay’s got the scoop, the hacks, and the hustle—so tune in and upgrade your studio game without selling your sneakers.

Audio Modern Soundbox, Audio Modern Wired, DS-10, Luna DAW, Minimoog Model D Bob Moog Tribute Edition, Soundtoys, Splice Plugin, UAD Explore Free, Ujam Dandy

19. April 2026

TAS

sunwarper

sunwarper Turns Koala Sampler Into a Hardware Beast: MIDI Mayhem Unleashed

Ever wished your phone or tablet could morph into a hardware sampler tougher than a ute at a bush doof? sunwarper’s latest video is a ripper, showing how Koala Sampler goes from touchscreen toy to hands-on performance weapon with a few clever MIDI hookups. From the official SP-404 integration to wild custom grid mapping and classic keyboard tricks, he’s got the workflow hacks to make Koala feel like a real bit of kit. If you’re keen to ditch the glass and get your fingers dirty, this one’s for you. Grab a snag, crack a cold one, and let’s see how

203 Mystrix Pro, Koala Sampler, MIDI Keyboard, Roland SP-404

18. April 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Make Noise 0-Coast: A Beautiful Mess or Just a Muddle?

AudioPilz is back with another Bad Gear episode, this time taking the Make Noise 0-Coast to the pub for a proper scrap. Is it a Buchla-Moog lovechild or just a synth with identity issues and a font only a mother could love? Expect modular flatulence, cryptic controls, and a healthy dose of irreverence as Florian Pilz puts this so-called influencer must-have through its paces. If you like your synths weird, divisive, and a bit dysfunctional, you’ll want to see how this one fares under AudioPilz’s merciless gaze. Grab a pint, brace yourself, and let’s see if the 0-Coast is a

Make Noise 0-Coast

18. April 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Absurdly Quiet Piano: Where Silence Sings

Imagine a grand piano breathing in the hush of midnight, each note a whisper on the edge of silence. CROW HILL invites us into this liminal space with the Absurdly Quiet Piano plugin—a sonic experiment that transforms the impossible into the intimate. Here, sound is not struck but coaxed, blooming softly like fog rolling across an empty stage. This is not just another sampled instrument; it’s a vessel for delicate emotion, capturing the resonance of touch and the poetry of restraint. For those who seek music that hovers between presence and absence, this video is a portal into a world

Absurdly Quiet Piano

18. April 2026

JET

Tonepusher

Tonepusher’s Ode to Bad Synths: Industrial Mayhem in a Box

Forget your boutique analogs and pristine polysynths—Tonepusher dives headfirst into the glorious mess of ‘bad’ synths that fuel industrial music’s rawest moments. In this gritty breakdown, we get a no-nonsense look at why bands like Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, and Ministry would rather wrangle a misbehaving box of circuits than a posh flagship. Expect tales of blown preamps, dodgy envelopes, and the kind of gear that sounds like it’s survived a pub fight. If you think perfection is overrated, you’re in the right place. Tonepusher’s style is as direct as a boot to the face, and this video’s got

Casio MT-41, Casio MT-65, Dreadbox Nymphus, Yamaha TX802

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