YOUTUBER: MusicRadar Tech

4. December 2025

MusicRadar Tech Puts the AstroLab 37 to the Test: Small Keys, Big Moves?

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 just landed, and MusicRadar Tech wastes no time getting their hands dirty. This pint-sized performance keyboard promises the full Analog Lab experience in a form factor that won’t break your back or your bank. But does shrinking the AstroLab make it a street weapon for gigging producers, or is it just another plastic pretender? We dive into the quirks, the killer features, and the bits that’ll have you swearing at your Wi-Fi. If you’re after a no-fluff verdict on whether this synth is worth your hard-earned cash, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Arturia AstroLab 37

28. November 2025

SPARKY

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MusicRadar Tech Unleashes the EP-40 Riddim & Ting: Dub Dreams or Genre Gimmick?

Teenage Engineering are at it again, this time dropping the EP-40 Riddim sampler and the EP-2350 Ting mic straight into the dub reggae lion’s den. MusicRadar Tech, never ones to mince words, take these pocket-sized party starters for a spin and ask: is this just a novelty box, or a real sonic street weapon? Expect sharp opinions, a dash of sarcasm, and more delay than a UK train schedule. If you’re after the truth about these reggae-inspired gadgets, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Teenage Engineering EP-2350 Ting, Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim

22. November 2025

LUMINA

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Halina Rice’s Sonic Hypnosis: MusicRadar Tech Unveils an Immersive Dreamscape

Step inside the luminous fog of Halina Rice’s creative mind, as MusicRadar Tech guides us through the making of “Hypnosis”—a track that doesn’t just play, but envelops. In this poetic walkthrough, Rice reveals how she sculpts sound into spatial architecture, weaving analog warmth, digital recall, and atmospheric ghosts into a living, breathing composition. The journey drifts from studio alchemy to the magnetic resonance of her live immersive setup, where audio, visuals, and light become one. For those who hear in colors and feel in frequencies, this is a glimpse into the cinematic soul of modern electronic performance.

Ableton Live, Ableton Push, L-Acoustics L-ISA spatial audio system, Native Instruments Transient Master, Novation Peak, Roland Boutique SE-02, u-he Diva

9. November 2025

RILEY

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Semtek’s Sonic Hustle: MusicRadar Tech Digs Into Don’t Be Afraid’s Club Alchemy

Ever wondered how a label can bridge Bristol’s grit with Detroit’s groove? MusicRadar Tech sits down with Benji Roth, better known as Semtek, for a studio session that’s equal parts wisdom and streetwise hustle. From his first lopsided cassette beats to launching the influential Don’t Be Afraid label, Semtek drops stories, hard-won advice, and a few spicy production tips. If you’re chasing that underground club sound or just want to know how a pro keeps it fresh, this one’s got the sauce. Grab a cheap beer and tune in—this is the kind of knowledge you can’t Google.

Access Analog

4. November 2025

SPARKY

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MusicRadar Tech Unleashes Eventide Temperance Lite: Modal Mayhem for Free

Eventide’s Temperance Lite isn’t your nan’s reverb – it’s a modal-powered, pitch-bending monster and, thanks to MusicRadar Tech, you can grab it for the price of a smile. In this hands-on, the MusicRadar Tech squad dives deep into the plugin’s unique approach to shaping space, showing off how you can tune your reverb to actual musical notes. Forget bland algorithmic tails – this thing lets you sculpt ambience with surgical precision or just make your drums sound like they’re echoing through a haunted rave bunker. If you like your plugins clever, creative, and (for now) free, this one’s a no-brainer.

Eventide Temperance Lite

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