Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Sonicware ELZ_1 Core, a chunky desktop synth with 18 engines and zero time for fluff. Forget speakers and loopers—this box is pure sonic muscle, stacking lush pads, filthy FM, and lo-fi grit in a hefty slab of metal. If you’re after a portable rave bunker, look elsewhere. If you want a synth that’s all killer, no filler, Starsky’s got you covered. The video’s packed with patch-building, dirty tricks, and a side order of British wit.

Sonicware ELZ_1 Core, Sonicware ELZ_1 Play

17. September 2026

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer’s Sovox Mini Max Shock Test: Small Box, Big Fangs

SPARKY

Think you know what a tiny studio monitor is capable of? Bolo Da Producer just put the Sovox Mini Max through its paces, and let’s just say, it’s not your average desktop speaker. With a healthy dose of skepticism and his signature no-BS style, Bolo dives into what makes these compact 3-ways tick—and why they’re not just another plastic pretender. If you like your gear reviews straight, punchy, and with a side of studio reality, pull up a chair.

Sovox Mini Max

17. September 2026

TheCosmicAcademy

Breakin’ the Producer Rut: TheCosmicAcademy’s Real-World System That Actually Works

RILEY

Ever felt like your beats just ain’t hitting the way you hear ‘em in your head? TheCosmicAcademy drops a no-nonsense guide for producers who keep hitting creative walls. Forget lazy hacks and magic plugins—this video is about dialing in focus, practicing smart, and building your studio street smarts like a true beathead. From automation to collab magic, get ready for advice that slaps harder than a one-dollar slice after midnight.

17. September 2026

Syntaur

Syntaur’s Keybed Survival Guide: When Your Synth Throws a Wobbly

SPARKY

Ever had your synth’s keys ghost you mid-set or go full-on sledgehammer mode with every touch? Syntaur’s latest video doesn’t just nod at keybed carnage, it dives right in, showing exactly why your beloved rig keeps betraying you. With Sam Mims at the helm, expect a brisk, hands-on tour through grimy contacts, cable chaos, and the fine art of DIY synth revival. If you’ve ever wished your keyboard was less drama and more groove, this is the pit stop you need.

Syntaur Key Contact Circuit Board, Syntaur Keybed Contact Strips

17. September 2026

sonicstate

Sonicstate Unleashes Odd-1: Granular Groove Weapon from Oddment Audio

SPARKY

Oddment Audio’s Odd-1 lands on the Sonicstate bench, and it’s anything but shy. Imagine a modular rack, a sample slicer and a rave bunker all packed into one box – that’s the Odd-1. Multi-timbral synth, live effect mangler or loop monster? Yes, yes and yes. Sonicstate dives in, pushing real-time pitch tricks, dual layering, and arpeggiator chaos. Don’t let its calm front panel fool you – this thing is built for sonic carnage, not Sunday brunch.

Odd One V, Oddment Audio Odd-1

16. September 2026

Arturia

Arturia MiniFreak 5.0: Sample Power and Library Control Unleashed

LYRA

Arturia’s official walkthrough of the MiniFreak 5.0 update spotlights a significant leap for both hardware and software users. With a fresh sound bank of 23 presets, sample and wavetable import, and robust content management, MiniFreak takes a major step toward user-driven sound design. We examine how these new features reshape the workflow and open creative doors, while remaining grounded in the actual hands-on processes shown in the video.

16. September 2026

Expert Sleepers

Expert Sleepers Disting NT: Little Spacey BBD Delay Lands in Firmware 1.16

MILES

Expert Sleepers brings a classic bucket-brigade delay vibe to the Disting NT with the new Little Spacey algorithm in firmware 1.16. Based on their own 2009 VST, this effect brings dark, analogue-style echoes—with all the quirks and tweaks you’d expect—straight to your Eurorack. The video walks through stereo and mono operation, hands-on parameter control, and a few modulation tricks that show just how far this digital BBD can stretch in a modular setup.

16. September 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Rebuilds Outkast’s Secret Groove: Polyrhythm Tricks on the MPC2000XL & SP-404MKII

RILEY

Alright, beat nerds—strap in. Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) just cracked open the polyrhythmic sauce Outkast used on “Mainstream,” and he’s showing exactly how to cook it up in your own studio with an MPC2000XL and SP-404MKII. If you ever wanted to know why that groove hits so weird and hypnotic, this is the breakdown you need. Expect laid-back teaching, plenty of gear flexing, and a groove that’ll make your head nod sideways. Trust, some of this is better seen (and heard) than explained. Let’s dive in.