AudioPilz cracks open the vault and dusts off the Novation Drumstation, a 90s rackmount beast that shamelessly rips the TR-808/909. Expect memes, real talk, and enough noise floor to drown a warehouse party. If you like your nostalgia with side-eye and sarcasm, this Bad Gear episode’s got punch, cringe, and some surprisingly fat kicks. Don’t expect a TR lovefest – this is pure AudioPilz, warts and all.

Novation Drumstation

8. August 2026

AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay vs. Behringer MS-5: Envelope Mayhem

SPARKY

AutomaticGainsay dives headfirst into the Behringer MS-5’s not-so-typical envelope playground, and it’s anything but your nan’s VCA. We’re talking envelope routing that’d make a modular blush, creative triggers, and enough sound design tricks to keep you locked in. If you want to hear how a modern clone handles envelope duties with serious flair, this is your ticket. Just don’t expect a bedtime story – this is synth nerdery with a side of attitude.

Behringer MS-5

8. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes BeatFlux: Groovebox Mayhem in a Plugin

SPARKY

Ready to ditch the same old drum patterns? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes BeatFlux by Axart Labs for a spin, showing off its relentless beat generation and cheeky mutation tricks. This isn’t your dad’s drum VST – it mutates, locks, and exports like a proper rave bunker tool. If you’re into generative chaos and can’t stand menu-diving, this plugin might just be your next street weapon. But don’t take my word for it, the video’s got all the squelchy details.

BeatFlux by Axart Labs

8. August 2026

AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Unleashes the Behringer MS-5: VCA Mayhem in Modern Clothes

SPARKY

AutomaticGainsay’s latest deep-dive puts the Behringer MS-5’s VCA under a very bright, very honest spotlight. This isn’t a polite tea party—it’s a straight-up rave in a vintage Roland SH-5 jacket, with every mod knob and envelope quirk on display. If you think VCAs are boring, prepare for a rude awakening. Marc Doty’s style is equal parts love letter and roast, so expect sharp takes, real talk, and a few side glances at Behringer’s ‘vintage failures’.

Behringer MS-5, Roland SH-5

8. August 2026

Tonepusher

Tonepusher Channels the 1989 Microwave with the Waldorf Protein – Industrial Nostalgia Reloaded

SPARKY

Tonepusher dives headfirst into the Waldorf Protein, a synth that’s less about clinical digital and more about channeling the dirt and crunch of 1989. Forget smooth – this box is all aliasing, quantisation, and unapologetic digital attitude. If you think modern synths have become too polite, this one’s here to start a toaster-fight. Get ready for a compact poly wavetable machine that doesn’t care about your pure signal dreams – only about landing that industrial punch.

Waldorf Microwave, Waldorf Protein

7. August 2026

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s Remix Rodeo: Four Producers, One Song, Total Mayhem

TAS

Strap in, legends! Andrew Huang’s rounded up a wild mob of sonic wranglers—Swarvy, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Shigeto, and himself—to take Son Lux’s “Want You To Love” for a spin. Each remix is as unique as a Melbourne laneway mural after a night out, flipping stems into grooves, maximalist synth storms, or percussive parties. If you reckon you’ve heard it all before—think again, mate. This is four flavours of chaos, served with Andrew’s signature playful energy and a few left turns that’ll knock your socks off.

7. August 2026

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds’ Gear Gauntlet: Atrium, K-Accumulator & More – The August ’26 Rundown

SPARKY

Signal Sounds are back with a caffeinated sprint through the freshest gear to land in their Glasgow lair. This is not your average product parade – expect microtonal wizardry, filth-drenched reverbs, and stereo filter chaos, all delivered with a wink and a jam. If you crave hands-on demos more than spec sheets and want to know which modules might actually melt your rack, you’ve come to the right rave bunker.

7. August 2026

tafony

Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab: tafony’s Playground for Hackers and Delay Freaks

JET

tafony drags the Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab out of the shadows and puts it through its paces. This isn’t your average Eurorack effect—it’s a hackable, firmware-swapping beast that begs you to break the rules. With two launch firmwares (Spagyros and Echoa) and enough glowing LEDs to light up a dodgy rave, the Alchemy Lab splits opinion and shoves modular performance into new territory. If you like your gear raw, weird, and open to abuse, you’ll want to see what tafony uncovers—warts, wonders, and all.