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4. April 2026

Tonepusher’s Industrial Synth Arsenal: Five Sounds That’ll Smash Your Speakers

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

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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

10. February 2026

RILEY

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Synth Starter Pack: Forget the Specs, Find Your Groove

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

7. February 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

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

SPARKY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Triple Threat: Zensphere vs DIVA vs Serum 2 – Which Synth Survives the Rave Bunker?

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.

Diva, Serum 2, Zensphere

19. December 2025

RILEY

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s 2025 Plugin Power List: Streetwise Picks and Studio Slaps

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

30. November 2025

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Plugin Power Moves: 2025’s Hottest VSTs That Slap

If you’re still rocking that cracked copy of Fruity Loops from 2012, it’s time to step up—Sanjay C just dropped his top 10 plugins of 2025, and this list hits harder than a subwoofer in a hatchback. From synth monsters like Omnisphere 3 and Serum 2 to wild vocal manglers and freebie gems, Sanjay’s picks are all about getting you vibing fast, no PhD required. Expect streetwise tips, honest scores, and a couple of tools that’ll make your beats sound like you spent way more than you did. Grab your headphones and your wallet (or not—some of these are free),

Evoke, Faster Master, Omnisphere 3, Scaler 3, Serum 2, Temperance Lite

23. August 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI’s Expressive Workflow: Gnarly Flips Naruto with ROLI Piano and Equator2

In this video, ROLI teams up with London-based producer and finger drummer Gnarly to reimagine the iconic Naruto track “Grief and Sorrow” using the ROLI Piano. The session dives deep into layering cinematic strings and plucked textures from Equator2, integrating sub-bass in Ableton Live, and sculpting the groove with Maschine’s drums and chopped samples. ROLI’s signature focus on expressive, touch-driven control is front and center, as Gnarly demonstrates how hardware and software can interact seamlessly to turn inspiration into a fully realized beat. For anyone curious about how digital instruments and DAW workflows can fuse anime nostalgia with modern production,

Ableton Live, Equator2, Maschine+, ROLI Piano, Serum 2

18. May 2025

LUMINA

Rapid Flow

The Sonic Landscapes of Protoculture with RapidFlow_Shop

In an exclusive masterclass, Protoculture unravels the deep, expansive potential of the Diva synth, layering sounds that feel like starlit pathways through the cosmos. RapidFlow_Shop brings us an immersive journey into sound design and narrative.

Diva, Dune, Serum 2