YOUTUBER: Sam Gutman

2. April 2026

Sam Gutman vs. Yamaha Montage: The Workstation Roast We Needed

Sam Gutman, the educator with a touring pedigree and a sharp tongue, takes the Yamaha Montage to task in a video that’s equal parts synth therapy and stand-up roast. If you’ve ever looked at a flagship workstation and thought, “Why does this sound like a 2004 office printer had a baby with GarageBand?”, you’re in the right rave bunker. Sam’s blend of brutal honesty and cheeky redesigns will have you questioning why your own rig isn’t covered in tiger print and loaded with Spitfire choirs. If you want a no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud critique of the Montage’s design crimes, workflow sins, and

Yamaha Montage

30. January 2026

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Sam Gutman

Buchla & Friends: Sam Gutman’s Wild Synth Safari

Strap in, mates—Sam Gutman takes us on a synth-fuelled joyride through Buchla & Friends 2026, where the gear is as wild as a kangaroo on a Red Bull bender. From mind-bending controllers to volcanic sound machines, this video is a front-row seat to the most bonkers, experimental kit you’ll find outside a dust storm rave. Sam’s got the educator’s knack for digging into the details, but don’t expect a dry lecture—this is pure synth chaos with a side of cheeky banter. If you want to see what happens when tradition meets mad science, you’re in for a treat.

Buchla Music Easel by Buchla, Demonbox by Eternal Research, Dvina by Soma Laboratories, Erea 2 by Embodme, Flux by Soma Laboratories, Katla by Genki Instruments, Nymira by Terraphones, Omnisphere by Spectrasonics, Rhodes Piano by Rhodes, Uranograph by Clank

24. January 2026

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman at NAMM 2026: Synths Gone Walkabout

Strap yourself in, mates—Sam Gutman’s NAMM 2026 roundup is a wild ride through the synth jungle, where tradition gets tossed out like a burnt snag at a bush BBQ. With his educator’s eye and a knack for sniffing out the oddballs, Sam dives headfirst into a showcase of gear that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne’s weather. From biofeedback gadgets that make mushrooms sing to synths that look like video games, this is no ordinary stroll through the keyboard aisle. If you’re after gear that’ll survive a dust storm and still turn heads at your next warehouse rave, you’ll want to see

3D Physics Synthesizer, ASM Leviasynth, Korg Phase 8, Pocket Scion

14. January 2026

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman Unleashes the 3rd Wave: Not Just Another Wavetable Warrior

Think you know the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave? Think again. Sam Gutman, educator and synth wrangler, dives deep into this blue beast and shows it’s more than just a PPG tribute act. We’re talking analog grunt, FM weirdness, sampling tricks, and a layering system that’ll make your DAW jealous. If you’re after a synth that can morph from classic to chaos at the push of a button, strap in—this one’s got more layers than a rave bunker onion. Gutman’s style is sharp, witty, and straight to the point—just how we like it.

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

26. November 2025

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman Unleashes the ROLI Airwave: Yamaha Montage Gets a Gesture Overhaul

Sam Gutman isn’t here to waste your time—he’s here to show you how the ROLI Airwave turns the Yamaha Montage into a full-on gesture-controlled beast. In this punchy demo and guide, Sam flexes his educator chops and dives straight into the sound, the setup, and the quirks that’ll trip you up if you’re not paying attention. Expect a no-fluff walkthrough, some seriously lush patches, and a reminder that waving your hands in the air can actually sound massive. If you want to see a synth rig go from polite to rave bunker with a flick of the wrist, this is

ROLI Airwave, Yamaha Montage

7. November 2025

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Sam Gutman

SamGutman Slays with Omnisphere 3 and MPE!

Hold onto your subwoofers, folks! SamGutman is bringing the heat with Omnisphere 3’s new MPE capability, pairing it with the Seaboard. Dive into this gear breakdown where Sam blends groove with tech, showing how MPE can turn your sound into liquid gold. If you love bang-for-buck fun, this demo will blow your headphones off.

Omnisphere 3, Seaboard

5. November 2025

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Sam Gutman

SamGutman Dishes on Omnisphere 3: Synth Heaven or Overhyped?

Ready to dive into the vibrant world of Omnisphere 3 with SamGutman? This video review brings out the juicy bits of Spectrasonics’ synth plugin upgrade, from luscious patches to whacky MPE tricks. Expect a tour full of layered sounds and brutally honest opinions. Whether you’re a seasoned beatmaker or just a synth novice, this one’s for you!

Omnisphere 3

17. July 2025

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Sam Gutman

@SamGutman Kicks It with the Quad Cortex

In a video that grooves harder than a lost mixtape from the 90s, @SamGutman dives into the murky waters of the Neural DSP Quad Cortex. Guided by Andrew Amado, both keyboard maestros break down the pedal’s potential to turn any synth setup into a full-fledged sonic playground. But does it deliver street cred where it counts? Dive in to see if this box is the missing puzzle piece for your rig or just another flash in the gear pan.

Quad Cortex

8. June 2025

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Sam Gutman

SamGutman Takes on the Moog Taurus vs. Behringer Toro: A Synth Showdown

SamGutman dives headfirst into a synth standoff between the classic 1975 Moog Taurus I and the modern Behringer Toro. With a biting comparison and head-scratching blind tests, he stirs up both nostalgia and controversy in the synth community.

Behringer Toro, Moog Taurus I