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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

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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

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AudioPilz vs. Behringer CZ-1: Cheese, Lawsuits, and Phase Distortion Mayhem

AudioPilz is back, this time poking the Behringer bear with their CZ-1—a synth that’s equal parts nostalgia trip and legal minefield. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Casio’s 80s phase distortion gets squeezed into a Volca-sized box and sprinkled with analog filter fairy dust, you’re in for a treat (or a migraine). Expect biting humour, brutal honesty, and enough cheese to clog your signal path. AudioPilz’s signature irreverence slices through the hype, so if you want the unvarnished truth about this synth’s quirks and compromises, grab a pint and read on.

Behringer CZ-1

18. April 2026

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AudioPilz vs. Make Noise 0-Coast: A Beautiful Mess or Just a Muddle?

AudioPilz is back with another Bad Gear episode, this time taking the Make Noise 0-Coast to the pub for a proper scrap. Is it a Buchla-Moog lovechild or just a synth with identity issues and a font only a mother could love? Expect modular flatulence, cryptic controls, and a healthy dose of irreverence as Florian Pilz puts this so-called influencer must-have through its paces. If you like your synths weird, divisive, and a bit dysfunctional, you’ll want to see how this one fares under AudioPilz’s merciless gaze. Grab a pint, brace yourself, and let’s see if the 0-Coast is a

Make Noise 0-Coast

14. March 2026

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AudioPilz vs. Roland D-05: Boutique Nostalgia or Cheesy Knock-Off?

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when 80s synth nostalgia gets squeezed into a box smaller than your average kebab, AudioPilz has the answer. In this episode of Bad Gear, Florian Pilz takes the Roland Boutique D-05 for a spin, dissecting its quirks, charms, and outright annoyances with his trademark wit and technical savvy. Expect no mercy for tiny screens or plastic joysticks. If you’re after the raw, unfiltered truth about whether this pint-sized D-50 clone is a synthwave dream or just a collector’s cheese dispenser, you’re in the right place. Grab a pint, brace yourself, and let’s see if

Roland Boutique D-05, Roland D-50

28. February 2026

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AudioPilz vs. Dirtywave M8: The Tracker That Refused to Be Hated

AudioPilz, the synth world’s resident mischief-maker, takes a swing at the Dirtywave M8—a hardware tracker that looks like it fell out of a dodgy arcade and into your gig bag. With his trademark blend of sarcasm and sharp technical insight, he tries every trick in the book to hate this cult-favourite mini DAW. But does the M8 crumble under scrutiny, or is it a proper punk in a sea of posers? Strap in for a ride through hex codes, chiptune nostalgia, and a workflow that’s as addictive as a late-night kebab after a warehouse rave. Spoiler: this one’s not going

Dirtywave M8

21. February 2026

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AudioPilz vs. Absynth: A Punk Rant on the Price of Progress

AudioPilz is back in the digital trenches, this time dragging Native Instruments Absynth out of its dusty plugin grave for a proper grilling. If you thought synth nostalgia was all warm fuzzies and rose-tinted presets, think again—this episode’s a sharp elbow to the ribs of anyone who’s ever paid for a pointless update. Expect savage wit, brutal honesty, and a few sonic curveballs as AudioPilz tears into Absynth’s legacy, its so-called “upgrade,” and the sorry state of modern plugin innovation. Grab your battered headphones and brace yourself—this isn’t your dad’s synth review.

Native Instruments Absynth

14. February 2026

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AudioPilz vs. Waldorf Protein: Retro Grit Meets Modern Misses

AudioPilz is back in the Bad Gear bunker, this time grilling the Waldorf Protein—a synth that promises retro lo-fi charm with a dash of modern sauce. But does this blue box deliver the meaty punch its name suggests, or is it just another diet synth in disguise? Expect sharp wit, surgical teardown, and the kind of sonic street wisdom only AudioPilz can serve. If you want to know whether this thing slaps or sags, you’re in the right rave bunker. Spoiler: you’ll want to see the video for the full flavour (and the face-pulling envelope crimes).

Waldorf Protein

7. February 2026

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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

31. January 2026

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AudioPilz vs. M-Audio VENOM: Synth Infamy, Dirty Secrets, and a Sonic Redemption

Is the M-Audio VENOM really the worst synth ever, or is it just the misunderstood villain of the music tech world? AudioPilz, the maestro of meme-fuelled gear takedowns, drags this notorious plastic beast out of the bargain bin and into the harsh rave bunker lights. Expect sharp wit, brutal honesty, and a few sonic surprises as he puts the VENOM through its paces. If you think you know bad gear, think again—this episode might just change your mind, or at least make you laugh while you reconsider.

M-Audio VENOM

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