YOUTUBER: Molten Music Technology

17. December 2025

Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2: Dual-Channel Mayhem for Melody Maniacs

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2—a dual-channel sequence recorder and melody generator that’s as deep as a rave bunker and twice as unpredictable. If you’re after instant gratification, this module might make you sweat, but stick with it and you’ll unlock a playground of generative chaos, playlist wizardry, and real-time performance tricks. Robin’s trademark honest, hands-on style slices through the fiddly screen and feature overload, showing why this could be the secret weapon your rack’s been missing. Ready for some melodic mischief? Strap in and let’s see if this thing slaps or just

Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2

11. December 2025

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Molten Music Technology Drops the Sycamore & Oak: Melody Machines for the Modular Rave Bunker

Molten Music Technology is back in the bunker, this time with Divergent Waves’ Sycamore and Oak modules—a pair that promise to turn your modular rig into a melody-generating street weapon. Forget endless menu-diving: Sycamore’s all about instant, evolving tunes with a twist of simplicity and a dash of elegance. Oak tags along to throw in some gate outputs and extra control, making the combo a proper playground for melodic chaos. If you’re after a module that’s as fun as it is functional, and you like your generative gear with a side of British wit, this review’s got your number. Dive

Divergent Waves Oak, Divergent Waves Sycamore

29. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology Drops the November Bunker: AI Angst, Gear Mayhem, and Community Raves

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back with a November roundup that’s more packed than a rave bunker at 3am. This month, he blitzes through a wild stack of new boxes and blips—Teenage Engineering’s genre-hopping EP–40, Endorphin.es’ unapologetically pink Evil Pet, and Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 all get the Molten once-over. But it’s not just gear: Robin dives headfirst into the AI debate, throws shade and hope in equal measure, and spotlights the Patch and Tweak community before hyping up the UK’s synth scene with Synth East and Synth Picnic. If you want the full chaos, you’ll have to watch the

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia KeyStep MK2, Endorphin.es Evil Pet, Teenage Engineering EP–40

26. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology’s Astrolab 37: Software Synths Go Streetwise

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is what happens when you stuff the V Collection’s best bits into a compact slab of hardware and hand it to a synth fiend like Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology. This isn’t your average plastic preset box—it’s a curated arsenal of over 40 modelled synths, all ready to be battered live or in the studio. But don’t get too excited about knob-twiddling: you get four main controls and a world of instant gratification. Is it a gigging weapon or a sound designer’s nightmare? Robin’s honest, hands-on review slices through the hype and gets right to the

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia V Collection

25. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology’s Budget Synth Roundup: Cheap Boxes, Big Vibes

If you think you need deep pockets to get deep into synths, think again. Molten Music Technology just dropped a killer roundup of the best budget synthesizers you can snag for under $300, and trust me, this list is stacked. Robin Vincent’s no-nonsense, gear-nerd style cuts through the hype, spotlighting boxes that’ll get you tweaking, jamming, and grinning like you just found a $20 bill in your old jeans. Whether you’re a broke beatmaker or just want a new toy that slaps, this video is your cheat sheet to synth fun without the wallet pain. Get ready for acid basslines,

Bastl Instruments Kastle 2 Wave Bard, Behringer JT-4000M, Behringer JT-Mini, Behringer MS-1, Behringer TD-3, Behringer UBX-A mini, Cre8audio East Beast, Donner Essential B1 Bass Synthesizer, Donner L1, Korg Volca FM2, Roland S1 Tweak Synth, Sonicware Liven, Stylophone Gen X-2 Synthesizer

15. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Donner L1: Patch Sheets, Rave Leads, and a Splash of Reverb

Molten Music Technology dives headfirst into the Donner Essential L1, a synth that channels the SH-101’s spirit but refuses to play it safe. Robin Vincent’s signature hands-on style is all over this one: no presets, no mercy, just raw patching and a dozen sounds that’ll make your speakers sweat. If you’re tired of menu-diving and want a synth that rewards dirty fingers and sharp ears, this video is your new bible. Plus, there’s a cheeky effects pedal in the mix and downloadable patch sheets for the brave. Get ready for a synth session that’s as much about attitude as it

Donner Essential L1, Donner Versa Yellow Fall II

5. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology’s KeyStep Mk2 Review: More Brains, Less Brawn?

Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 lands on the bench at Molten Music Technology, and Robin Vincent isn’t pulling any punches. This is the controller that’s haunted every modular show table for years, now with a fresh coat of features and a few controversial changes. Are the new tricks worth the trade-offs, or did Arturia just fix what wasn’t broken? If you’re the sort who likes your gear immediate, hands-on and ready to rumble, you’ll want to see how this one fares. Spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and firmware.

Arturia KeyStep MK2

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