YOUTUBER: AudioPilz

8. August 2026

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

AudioPilz

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

25. July 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Tempera: Synths for the Instagram Apocalypse

AudioPilz takes the Beetlecrab Audio Tempera for a spin in classic Bad Gear fashion, ditching the hype and digging into what really matters: is this flashy, grid-lit granular synth more than just influencer bait? Expect sarcasm, hands-on jams and a no-mercy verdict. If you think a synth that looks this wild is always a game changer, think again. Welcome to the rave bunker.

beetlecrab.audio Tempera

18. July 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Sonicware Liven Ambient 0: Rave Bunker Muzak for Weirdo Nation

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the plastic abyss of the Sonicware Liven Ambient 0, a groovebox that’s less party and more yoga retreat for your ears. With a workflow that borders on cruel and a shimmer reverb that could drown a small town, this box is a fast lane to ambient oddness. If you’ve ever wanted to make music that sounds like amphibians on tranquilizers, buckle up – AudioPilz is your snarky tour guide.

Sonicware Liven Ambient 0

4. July 2026

JET

AudioPilz

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.

Native Instruments Massive X

20. June 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

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

JET

AudioPilz

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

Novation Circuit, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Novation Circuit Tracks

6. June 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

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

SPARKY

AudioPilz

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

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