SpectreSoundStudios doesn’t mince words—Glenn Fricker is here to throw modern music production under a double-decker bus, and frankly, I’m cheering him on. In ‘You Killed Music’, he rips into the clinical, lifeless state of rock recordings, where drummers are about as common as a decent pint at a dodgy festival. But hold tight: there’s a glimmer of hope, and it comes in the form of a plugin that promises to bring back the chaos and soul of real drums—without turning your studio into a war zone of cable spaghetti. If you’re sick of music sounding like it’s been programmed by … Read more

Forward Audio Smart Align

7. June 2026

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Sorrento Organ + Zoom 50G+: Budget Crunch for Organ Rebels

SPARKY

Forget polite, pristine tones—Woody Piano Shack dives knuckles-first into the Crumar Sorrento’s modular madness, sticking a Zoom 50G+ pedal where the sun don’t shine (between organ and rotary, obviously). This isn’t your church choir’s drawbar demo: it’s a fast, cheeky wrestle with digital grit and vintage overdrive, chasing that dirty, crunchy edge we all crave. Woody’s style? Straight-up, hands-on, and having a laugh—warts, stuck MIDI notes, and all. If you’re after pure organ etiquette, you’re in the wrong rave bunker. But if you want to hear a modern box of tricks kick an organ into overdrive, you’re home.

Crumar Sorrento Organ, Zoom 50G+ MultiStomp Guitar Effects Pedal

7. June 2026

Scott’s Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Throws Down: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave — Future Nostalgia in a Box

SPARKY

Hold on to your patch cables – Scott’s Synth Stuff is back, and this time he’s hammering out 45 factory presets on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave. This beast doesn’t just nod at the 80s, it shoves them into a time machine and merges them with tomorrow’s brain-melting textures. Scott skips the boring menu-dives and instead fires off a relentless parade of PPG-inspired stabs, lush pads, and cinematic filth, all with his trademark hands-on flair. If you want to know how modern wavetable power slaps, but can’t be arsed with another hour-long tutorial, this is your ticket. Prepare for synth … Read more

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave

7. June 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s FLkey 2 Review: OLEDs, Endless Encoders, and a MIDI Mutiny

SPARKY

Novation’s FLkey 2 has crash-landed, and Sanjay C wastes no time slicing through the hype. If you’re itching for a MIDI controller that finally feels less like a plastic toy and more like a real sonic street weapon, strap in. Sanjay’s review is laser-focused: new OLED screens, endless encoders, and a bigger-is-better approach that doesn’t mince words. FL Studio integration? Tight. Missing features? He’ll call them out, no sugar-coating. If you want to know which FLkey model slaps and which one just flaps, this is your five-minute rave bunker briefing. Spoiler: you’ll want to keep your wallet handy.

Arturia KeyLab MK3, Novation FLkey 2, Novation FLkey 49, Novation FLkey Mini 25

6. June 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s Frippertronics Frenzy: Spotykach Looper Unleashed

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If you think you know loopers, think again. Starsky Carr dives deep into the Synthux Academy Spotykach—a dual-deck, stereo-mangling beast with tape, slice, and granular modes that’ll make your old loop pedal weep in shame. This isn’t just another dry review: Starsky’s signature no-fuss style slices through the mystery, showing off wild features, clever visual feedback, and enough creative chaos to swallow your studio hours whole. Ready to get lost in a rave bunker of endless loops? Strap in—this review’s got more twists than a modular patch cable.

Erica Synths Zen, OTO BAM, Symmontronic Gnome 2, Synthux Academy Spotykach, Synthux Pro X

6. June 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Gets Down and Dirty: Polyend Play Plus DIRT Engine Reviewed

SPARKY

The Polyend Play Plus just got a fresh kick of chaos with its DIRT synth engine, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives right into the grime. This isn’t your nan’s subtractive synth – it’s a noise-laden beast begging for filthy basslines and razor leads. Nu-Trix brings his signature deep-dive style, showing off every crusty edge and warped tone. If you’re chasing unpredictable soundscapes or just want to see a synth engine get pushed to the brink, this episode is pure bunker fuel. The full experience? You’ll have to watch the video – words can’t do those dirty growls justice.

6. June 2026

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds x Music Thing Modular: A Workshop System That Packs a Punch

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Ever wanted a modular synth that’s as inviting as an Aussie BBQ and as wild as a wallaby on a caffeine high? Signal Sounds brought Tom Whitwell of Music Thing Modular to their Glasgow lair for a deep dive into the Workshop System—a self-contained, delightfully hands-on modular rig that’s more fun than a dust-up at a bush doof. Tom’s vision is all about playful creativity, not menu-diving misery, and this system proves you don’t need to be a millionaire or a soldering wizard to get amongst it. From community-built program cards to live workshops where everyone from total newbies to … Read more

6. June 2026

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Unleashes the Carbon Electra 2: No Wrong Notes, Just Pure Rave Bunker Chaos

SPARKY

If you thought soft synths were getting stale, Doctor Mix is here to slap you awake with Carbon Electra 2. In this high-energy ride, he dives straight into the new wave terrain oscillator—think 3D sound surfing, not your nan’s wavetable presets. The much-hyped Scale Lock makes wrong notes a thing of the past, letting you noodle in Dorian or Phrygian without a theory degree. No presets, no safety net—just pure, hands-on jamming and some cheeky Doctor Mix flair. If you want to hear chords so smooth they practically butter your bread, this is the synth video to watch.