10. October 2026
© Picture: Starsky Carr (YouTube)
Starsky Carr’s taken Serum 2 and crammed it full of vintage synth attitude—Jupiter-8 brass, Prophet-5 grit, and enough Juno chorus to drown a disco. With a Max for Live chameleon skin, he matches old-school architecture, not just waveforms. If you think all softsynths sound the same, watch this before you slag it off in the pub. This is not your dad’s Serum.
6. September 2026
© Picture: synth4ever (YouTube)
In the luminous world of synth storytelling, synth4ever invites us into Devin Belanger’s creative nebula. From classical roots to electronic reverie, Devin—known musically as Miles Away—unfolds a studio woven with analog ghosts, digital whispers, and tactile tools that blur nostalgia and innovation. Through this immersive tour, we wander not just among synthesizers, but through the emotive philosophy of a composer who crafts sound like memory, and memory like sound. Here, every knob, pedal, and patch breathes with intention, inviting us to drift deeper into the magnetic resonance of creative life.
Arturia MiniFreak, ASM Hydrasynth (Leviasynth), E7, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Fairfield Circuitry Meat Mod, Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth, Maris Autobot X, Maris Mercury X, Moog Matriarch, Night Verb Erica Synths, Novation Peak, OBX8, Osmose, Prophet 10 Special Edition, Rhodes Mark 1, Serum 2, Solar 42, Soma Cosmos, Third Wave, UDO Super Gemini, Walrus Marakai
24. June 2026
© Picture: Pick Yourself (YouTube)
Imagine sculpting entire galaxies of sound from a solitary note—this is the promise at the heart of Pick Yourself’s One-Note Orchestra. Through poetic limitation, a single MIDI message becomes the seed of infinite resonance, rhythm, and texture. In this luminous walkthrough, Pick Yourself unveils how even creative droughts can bloom into lush soundscapes. Here, sound design is not just technical—it’s a tactile dreamscape, inviting us to feel and shape the gravity of our own sonic universe. The secret? A gentle push into curiosity, using just one note.
13. June 2026
© Picture: Pick Yourself (YouTube)
Ever wanted your tunes to sound less like a stock sample pack and more like an outback rave gone wild? Pick Yourself’s latest vid is a ripper—showing off an LFO trick that wrestles pure noise into percussive madness. We’re talking dynamic hats, snare-ish claps, and pads grittier than a dust storm at Rainbow Serpent. If you’re sick of cookie-cutter loops, this crafty technique is your ticket to proper character in your drums. Buckle up, because this is one ride where the only preset is chaos and every sound gets a chance to run wild. Ready for a taste? Let’s dive
4. April 2026
© Picture: Tonepusher (YouTube)
If you think industrial synths are all about subtlety, you’ve clearly never been to a warehouse rave at 3am. Tonepusher, the sound design geezer with a knack for the iconic and abrasive, tears through five essential synth sounds every industrial and EBM band nicks for their own. From trance leads that could cut glass to sampled guitar hits that loop like a dodgy kebab advert, this video is a crash course in sonic brutality. Expect no-nonsense breakdowns, a few classic gear shoutouts, and enough delay to drown a small village. If you want your tracks to punch like a pub
Access Virus, Akai Sampler, Emu Emax, Fairlight, Lexicon PCM41, Nord Lead, Prophet 5, Roland JP-8000, Roland Juno-60, Roland Jupiter-8, Serum 2, Waldorf Iridium Core
26. March 2026
© Picture: Ollie Music (YouTube)
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!
10. February 2026
© Picture: Devin Belanger (YouTube)
Ever wish you could hop in a time machine and give your beginner self some real talk before dropping stacks on shiny synths? Devin Belanger, aka Miles Away, just did exactly that—dropping wisdom for anyone about to dive into the world of synthesizers in 2026. Devin’s style is all about keeping it real, skipping the gear hype, and focusing on what actually makes you want to make music. If you’re tired of endless gear debates and want to know what really matters for getting your beats off the ground, this video (and this breakdown) is for you. Grab a cheap
Arturia MiniFreak, Korg Minilogue XD, Oberheim Teo-5, Serum 2
© Picture: AudioPilz (YouTube)
Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.
Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D-50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7
28. January 2026
© Picture: Rapid Flow (YouTube)
Rapid Flow’s Erik dives headfirst into a synth shootout you lot demanded: Zensphere, DIVA, and Serum 2 in a no-holds-barred comparison. Forget the marketing fluff—this is about CPU carnage, interface sanity, and which one actually drops into your mix without a fight. Erik’s style is all about cutting through the techy nonsense and getting straight to what matters for real-world producers. If you’re sick of synths that eat your laptop alive or menus that feel like a maths exam, this is the face-off you need. Spoiler: there’s no mercy for bloated GUIs or CPU hogs. Strap in.
19. December 2025
© Picture: Andrew Huang (YouTube)
Andrew Huang is back with his annual Top 10 Plugins rundown, and you know it’s gonna be a wild ride. Forget dry specs and sales pitches—this is all about what actually slaps in the studio, from vintage synth flavors to plugins that’ll spin your head in 3D. Andrew’s style is playful, genre-hopping, and always about getting you making music fast, not fiddling with menus. If you want the lowdown on which new tools are worth your hard-earned cash (and which ones just make you sound cooler), you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer, put your headphones on, and
Fraction, Halo 3D Pan, Serum 2, Temperance Pro, Valhalla FutureVerb