If you’ve ever wished your modular rig could spit out visuals as wild as your last bush doof, DivKid’s got you sorted. In this electrifying romp, he wrangles the Rorschach from Lumatic Visual Devices—a hybrid video synth that’s as affordable as a servo pie and twice as tasty for your eyeballs. With voltage control, glitchy audio, and more pattern generators than a possum in a bin, this little box promises to turn your next set into a full-blown audiovisual rave. DivKid’s signature style—clear, playful, and just a bit cheeky—makes the whole thing feel like a jam with your most gear-obsessed … Read more

Lumatic Visual Devices Rorschach, Rorschach

8. April 2026

HAINBACH

HAINBACH Illuminates Sound: The Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2 as Sonic Prism

LUMINA

What if sound could be caught not by air, but by light? In this luminous exploration, HAINBACH guides us through the Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2—a microphone that listens with photons, not pressure. His poetic curiosity turns everyday objects into shimmering soundscapes, revealing textures that shimmer and slide like spectral ghosts. This is not just a review; it’s an immersion into a new way of hearing, where cheese graters, tape machines, and kalimbas become portals to otherworldly resonance. Prepare to drift into a world where stereo movement bends reality, and the boundaries of recording dissolve into light.

Rare Waves Photophone OCM-2

8. April 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Calls Out the SP-404MKII: What’s Still Missing in 2026?

RILEY

Roland dropped the 5.50 firmware for the SP-404MKII, but the beatmaker streets are still hungry. JFilt from Verysickbeats, the king of boombap hacks and lofi gospel, breaks down what’s still missing from this beloved sampler—even after all these updates. From granular dreams to that elusive lo-fi button, he’s got receipts from the whole SP community. If you’re tired of resampling your way to grit or just want your drums to hit like a busted subwoofer, this one’s for you. Pull up a chair, crack a cheap beer, and let’s see if Roland’s really listening.

Roland SP-202, Roland SP-303, Roland SP-404MKII, Roland SP-404SX

8. April 2026

Venus Theory

Venus Theory’s OS Cage Match: Mac Neo vs Raspberry Pi 5 for Music Production

SPARKY

Venus Theory, the ambient architect with a taste for cinematic soundscapes, ditches Windows and dives headfirst into the murky waters of Mac and Linux for a real-world music production showdown. Forget benchmarks and spec sheets—this is about writing actual tracks for an actual game, with actual bills on the line. Expect sarcasm, self-deprecation, and a healthy disrespect for operating system dogma. If you think you need a NASA rig to make music, prepare to have your excuses roasted. Venus Theory’s style is equal parts nerdy and no-nonsense, and this video is a wild ride through the OS jungle. Spoiler: the … Read more

Arturia MiniFreak, Decent Sampler, Mac Neo, Raspberry Pi 5

8. April 2026

Sineway

Sineway’s Digitakt II: From Loop Prison to Track Liberation

SPARKY

Ever been stuck in loop purgatory, banging your head against the Digitakt II and wondering how to escape? Sineway’s latest video is your jailbreak. With a melodic techno slant and a no-fuss approach, Sineway slices up the classic loop deadlock and shows how to mutate a single groove into a living, breathing track. Expect hands-on tactics, a few happy accidents, and enough workflow gold to make your next session less Groundhog Day, more warehouse rave. If you’re tired of endless 16-step déjà vu, this is the fix you need.

Digitakt II, Faderfox UC4, Hologram Microcosm, Sequential Fourm, Talomen Ti660X headphones

7. April 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the UDO Domino: Hybrid Polysynth Mayhem

SPARKY

Starsky Carr is back in the bunker with the UDO Domino, a synth that looks like it just crawled out of a vintage VCR and decided to pick a fight with every hybrid polysynth on the market. This isn’t your average plastic-fantastic: dual engines, FPGA oscillators, and a filter section that’s got more personalities than a warehouse rave at 4am. Starsky’s trademark deep-dive style tears into the Domino’s guts, showing off everything from lush pads to straight-up sonic filth. If you’re after a synth that rewards knob-twiddling chaos and isn’t afraid to get weird, you’ll want to strap in for … Read more

XNB’s Deep Dive: Arturia JUP 8000 V – The Jupiter Goes Full Rave Bunker

7. April 2026

XNB

XNB’s Deep Dive: Arturia JUP 8000 V – The Jupiter Goes Full Rave Bunker

SPARKY

Ready for a synth that’s more than just a pretty face? XNB takes the Arturia JUP 8000 V and rips it wide open, showing off a plugin that fuses classic Jupiter DNA with the mad modulation muscle of Pigments. This isn’t your dad’s analog emulation – it’s a full-on street weapon for modern producers who want retro pads, cinematic drones, and everything in between. Expect a no-fluff, hands-on tour through every corner of the JUP 8000 V, from the obvious to the downright devious. If you want to know what this beast can really do, buckle up – XNB’s got … Read more

7. April 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Sonic Tag-Team: Vhikk X & Moog Messenger Go Full Outback Mayhem

TAS

Strap in, mates—Metamyther’s cooked up a wild sonic stew by smashing together the Vhikk X and Moog Messenger. This isn’t your average synth demo; it’s a full-on industrial sound safari, with classic Moog muscle getting a turbocharge from the Vhikk X’s alien FX. If you’re keen on gear that can handle a dust storm and still spit out cinematic chaos, this one’s for you. Metamyther’s signature cinematic-industrial flair is all over this, and the results are as unpredictable as a BBQ in a hailstorm. Ready to see what happens when two synth superheroes join forces? Let’s dive in.