YOUTUBER: AudioPilz

17. October 2026

AudioPilz vs. Yamaha Portasounds: Toys With Teeth

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the glorious underbelly of music tech with a no-prisoners look at Yamaha’s Portasound line. Forget safe nostalgia: here, we get decades of plastic chaos, accidental legends, and the odd design disaster, all shot through with AudioPilz’s trademark wit. If you think these are just toy keyboards, you’re in for a rude (and possibly funky) awakening. Pack your rave bunker – this is synth history on fast-forward.

Yamaha DJX, Yamaha Portasound PSR6700, Yamaha Portasound PSS-30, Yamaha Portasound PSS-380, Yamaha Portasound PSS-390, Yamaha Portasound PSS-470, Yamaha Portasound PSS-480, Yamaha Portasound PSS-570, Yamaha Portasound PSS-680, Yamaha Portasound PSS-780, Yamaha Portasound PSSF30, Yamaha Portasound VSS

10. October 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. FM-1: Cheap FM Chaos That’s Got Big Brands Sweating

AudioPilz, the king of meme-laden synth takedowns, puts the dirt-cheap M-VAVE FM-1 through his Bad Gear wringer. This isn’t just another pocket-sized plastic box—it’s a proper troublemaker, chucking FM madness for the price of a few pints. With a UI that doesn’t require a PhD, a swarm of hacked firmwares, and enough sonic carnage to give the old guard a headache, this synth’s shaking up the playground. If you want the nitty-gritty, or just fancy watching AudioPilz roast the industry, this one’s for you.

M-VAVE FM-1

3. October 2026

SPARKY

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AudioPilz Declares Synth War: Who’s the Real Heavyweight Champion?

AudioPilz, the meme maestro of synth YouTube, takes a sledgehammer to the age-old debate: which synth brand truly rules the underground? In a whirlwind tour full of savage jokes, fanboy triggers, and brutal honesty, he sizes up the manufacturers who shaped electronic music—from legends to meme fodder. If you want your synth nostalgia spiked with sarcasm and blunt truths, this video is a rave bunker not to miss.

Access Virus, ARP 2600, Arturia DrumBrute, Clavia Nord Modular 2, Doepfer MS-404, Elektron Digitakt, Korg MS-20, Moog Minimoog, Novation Bass Station, Roland TR-808, Sequential Prophet-10, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Waldorf Blofeld, Yamaha DX7

26. September 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. cyma forma RND: The One-Button Synth That Flips the Bird to Tradition

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the wild world of the cyma forma RND, a synth that’s got less respect for convention than a punk at a wine tasting. It’s a one-button wonder (or disaster, depending who you ask) that spits out random patterns and sounds like a slot machine wired to a broken Speak & Spell. In typical Bad Gear style, expect brutal honesty, sharp gags, and a teardown of whether this device is a meme, a miracle, or just musical ragebait. If you like your synths unpredictable and your reviews with extra bite, this is your jam.

cyma forma RND

19. September 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. the Korg Phase 8: Hipster Kalimba or Synth Punk Masterpiece?

When AudioPilz gets his hands on the Korg Phase 8, you know you’re in for a bumpy ride. This so-called ‘over-engineered hipster kalimba’ blends ancient thumb piano vibes with modern synth trickery, and AudioPilz pulls no punches in dissecting its quirks. From oddball mechanics to techno jams, if you want to know whether this oddball is genius or just a designer’s fever dream, you’ll want to dive into this review. Expect raw opinions, dry humour, and zero tolerance for pretentious nonsense.

Korg Phase 8

12. September 2026

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AudioPilz vs Yamaha AN1x: Blue Box Mayhem in the Bad Gear Bunker

AudioPilz finally drags the Yamaha AN1x out of its 90s crypt for a no-mercy Bad Gear grilling. Expect memes, conspiracy theories, and some seriously spicy synth banter. Is this blue slab a forgotten rave weapon or just another plastic artefact from a lost era? Hold tight for scenes, morphs and a whole load of snark. This isn’t your dad’s synth review.

Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha AN200, Yamaha Reface CS

5. September 2026

SPARKY

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AudioPilz vs. Sonicware MINIMAL: ReBirth Rebooted or Just a Meme Machine?

AudioPilz, king of Bad Gear and synth meme culture, tackles the Sonicware MINIMAL—a groovebox channeling ReBirth vibes with a modern twist. Is this quirky little box a portable acid rave or a plastic letdown? With AudioPilz at the helm, expect sharp wit, real talk about the workflow, and the kind of teardown only he can deliver. If you’re after the true street view on this box, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Sonicware MINIMAL

8. August 2026

SPARKY

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AudioPilz Digs Up the Novation Drumstation – Lost Bad Gear, Found Groove

AudioPilz cracks open the vault and dusts off the Novation Drumstation, a 90s rackmount beast that shamelessly rips the TR-808/909. Expect memes, real talk, and enough noise floor to drown a warehouse party. If you like your nostalgia with side-eye and sarcasm, this Bad Gear episode’s got punch, cringe, and some surprisingly fat kicks. Don’t expect a TR lovefest – this is pure AudioPilz, warts and all.

Novation Drumstation

1. August 2026

RILEY

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AudioPilz Goes Dumpster Diving: The Cheapest Synths That (Kinda) Slap

Ever wonder if you can cook up bangers without burning your wallet? AudioPilz dives headfirst into the bargain bin, putting a crew of synths under $100 through their paces. Expect wild quirks, janky connections, and some sounds that’ll have your neighbors dialing animal control. This is streetwise gear for broke beatmakers, and trust me, it’s a ride full of cheap thrills and chaotic jams.

Akai MPK Mini Play MKIII, Behringer JT-Mini, Korg Monotron Delay, M-VAVE FM-1, Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-33 KO

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