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Native Instruments Massive X

AudioPilz vs. Massive X: A Proper Flop or Secret Weapon?

AudioPilz, the king of synth snark, takes on Native Instruments’ Massive X in this episode of Bad Gear. Does it deserve a place in your plugin folder, or should it be left festering in the digital bin? We dive into the plugin’s most questionable choices, half-baked features and accidental moments of brilliance. Buckle up—this is not a polite product demo, it’s a synth roast with a side of actual insight.

20. June 2026

AudioPilz vs. Yamaha FS1R: The Digital Synth That’s Both Legend and Nightmare

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the Yamaha FS1R, a synth that’s both a badge of honour for FM fanatics and a migraine in a rackmount box. Expect a wild ride through 90s digital excess, where formant synthesis meets a user interface straight out of a dystopian office printer. With his signature meme-laced wit and razor-sharp insight, AudioPilz pulls no punches—calling out the FS1R’s brilliance and brutality in equal measure. If you’ve ever wondered whether a synth can be both the holy grail and the ultimate headache, this is the showdown you’ve been waiting for. Hold onto your encoders – this one’s

Yamaha FS1R

13. June 2026

Novation Circuit, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Novation Circuit Tracks

AudioPilz vs. Novation Circuit Rhythm: When Meme Gear Gathers Dust

AudioPilz drags the Novation Circuit Rhythm into the Bad Gear arena, giving it the punk gig treatment it frankly deserves. If you’re tired of grooveboxes that promise the world but deliver little more than a cryptic button-mash and a faceful of plastic filters, strap in—this one’s for you. AudioPilz’s sharp tongue and meme-fuelled humour slice through the hype, exposing the Rhythm’s lazy design and outdated tricks. All in all, it’s a masterclass in calling out mediocre gear, with just enough rave nostalgia to keep the blood pumping. The video’s a must-watch if you like your reviews with bite—and let’s face

6. June 2026

AudioPilz Toys with the MPC Sample: Teenage Engineering Vibes, Akai Grit

AudioPilz is back in the Bad Gear bunker, and this time he’s got his hands on the Akai MPC Sample—a pocket-sized groovebox that’s got more in common with a Swedish design catalogue than your dad’s MPC 2000XL. If you thought Akai couldn’t get any cuter or more minimal, think again: this little beast looks like it wants to make beats on your coffee table, your flight tray, and your last nerve. With a tongue-in-cheek review, AudioPilz cuts through the toy-like sheen to ask if this thing’s got teeth or if it’s just a plastic poser. Spoiler: it’s a bit of

Akai MPC Sample

30. May 2026

AudioPilz vs. The Force: Groovebox or Glorified Doorstop?

AudioPilz is back in the rave bunker, tossing the Akai Force onto the Bad Gear chopping block. Is it a misunderstood groovebox hero or just another overhyped plastic slab with more updates than a dodgy Windows install? Expect plenty of jabs, a healthy dose of sarcasm, and the usual meme-fuelled chaos as AudioPilz puts the Force through its paces. If you’ve ever wondered whether you should trust a machine that can’t decide if it’s an MPC or an Ableton fever dream, this one’s for you. Don’t expect a love letter—expect the honest, hilarious breakdown only AudioPilz delivers.

Akai Force

23. May 2026

AudioPilz Unleashes Hacked Mayhem: Classic Synths Invade Ableton Move

AudioPilz is back, and this time he’s dusting off the Ableton Move for a firmware-fuelled rave in a box. What started as a slick but slightly anaemic groovebox just got a shot of mutant adrenaline thanks to the Schwung hack—think classic synths, dirty sound engines, and a workflow that finally doesn’t suck. Expect sarcasm, memes, and more than a few sideways glances at corporate bloat, as AudioPilz tears into firmware 2.0 and the wild, community-driven world of hacked hardware. If you thought Move was just for Ableton nerds, think again: this one’s a toaster-fight in a rave bunker.

Ableton Move, Access Virus, Roland JV-880, Yamaha DX7

16. May 2026

AudioPilz Digs Up the Waldorf microQ: The 2000s Are Back, Like It or Not

Forget your misty-eyed 90s nostalgia—AudioPilz is here to drag us kicking and screaming into the early 2000s with the Waldorf microQ, a synth that’s as yellow as a dodgy kebab van and twice as likely to upset purists. In classic Bad Gear fashion, Florian Pilz slices through the marketing guff and gets right to the digital meat, poking fun at the microQ’s quirks while unearthing its raw, aggressive charm. Expect hard truths, sharp wit, and a few sounds that could peel the paint off your nan’s living room. If you think synth history is all about analog warmth, this one’s

Waldorf microQ

2. May 2026

AudioPilz vs. Digitone Keys: Synth Joke or Secret Weapon?

AudioPilz is back at it, dragging the Elektron Digitone Keys into the Bad Gear ring for a proper roasting. This isn’t your average FM synth review—think more punk gig than polite product demo. With a design that looks like it’s been stitched together after a night out and specs that raise more eyebrows than excitement, Digitone Keys gets the full meme treatment. But is it all just a laugh, or does this Franken-synth have some real bite? If you like your gear weird, your jokes sharp, and your synths with a side of chaos, you’ll want to see what AudioPilz

Elektron Digitone Keys

25. April 2026