The Chase Bliss BAD MOOD is no ordinary ambience pedal—it’s a sprawling, unpredictable playground for anyone who lives for sonic exploration. In this official walkthrough, BAD MOOD is presented as a wild, untamed sibling to MOOD, pushing reverb, looping, and modulation into unruly territory. We take a patch-oriented look at how its Soup, Glue, Cross and Radio modes translate into real-world sound mangling, and what kind of creative chaos you can expect at the hands of this pedal. If your rack or pedalboard craves the unexpected, BAD MOOD might be the twist you’ve been waiting for.

Chase Bliss BAD MOOD

31. July 2026

Expressive E

Expressive E Noisy 2.6: Deep Dive into Expressive Synthesis Workflows

LYRA

Expressive E’s Noisy 2.6 aims to redefine what a software synth can be, especially for players who demand nuance and tactile control. This video tutorial, guided by composer Josh Madoff, builds a full track from scratch, exploring the new engines, effects, and the unique Expression Blocks system. Along the way, it demonstrates how Noisy 2.6 bridges traditional MIDI, advanced MPE setups, and even DAW automation, showing off its workflow flexibility and sonic depth. If you’re curious about digital architectures designed for nuanced performance and fast sound shaping, this walkthrough offers a clear, hands-on perspective.

Ctrl-e, Noisy 2.6, Osmose CE

31. July 2026

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger and the Cinematic Synth: Sculpting Sound into Story

LUMINA

What is it that lets a synth conjure the vastness of cinema—an expanse where emotion and atmosphere drift like fog through vacant streets? Devin Belanger, both architect and wanderer of these sonic realms, guides us through the five elemental ingredients that let synthesizers breathe in widescreen. In his signature Miles Away style, Devin reveals not just the tools, but the touch—where reverb becomes space, darkness becomes narrative, and a single note can spiral a story. Prepare to immerse yourself in the textures of cinematic synthesis.

Maris Mercury X, Moog Sub 37, Novation Peak, Novation Summit, Strymon Cloud, Valhalla Supermassive

31. July 2026

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Dissects the Rickroll Beat: Groove Science in 80s Stereo

SPARKY

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the most internet-abused drum pattern of all time: Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. This isn’t just another meme breakdown – Pikant exposes the intricate layers, engineering secrets, and stereo tricks behind that iconic bounce. Expect LinnDrum kicks, Latin percussion, and a healthy dose of British wit. If you think you already know the Rickroll, prepare to get schooled, not trolled.

AMS DMX, LIN-9000, LinnDrum, Roland Alpha Juno, Roland TR-727, TAL-Pha

31. July 2026

Jorb

Jorb and the Sonic Alchemy of Bad Mood: Grit-Soaked Ambience Reimagined

LUMINA

Step into the swirling dusk of delay and decay with Jorb, whose poetic explorations unravel the Chase Bliss Audio Bad Mood pedal. Here, sound is not just heard—it’s weathered, corroded, reborn. Grit and glue, faded echoes, and blooming harmonies become tactile, ghostly textures. Jorb’s signature narrative bends the boundaries of ambient, showing us not only what the pedal does, but how it feels to drift inside its magnetic resonance. For those who crave sound as fog and fractured light, this journey is essential.

Chase Bliss Audio Bad Mood, Chase Bliss Audio Lost and Found, Roland JX-8P

30. July 2026

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments: Architectural MIDI Connections with the OXI ONE MKII

LYRA

OXI Instruments walks us through the fundamentals of MIDI connectivity using their OXI ONE MKII performance sequencer. This tutorial focuses on the practicalities of channel assignment, daisy-chaining via MIDI THRU, and syncing drum machines, giving an accessible yet detailed look at how the OXI ONE serves as the control center in hybrid setups. We follow the workflow and architecture of multi-instrument sequencing, from setting up a single synth to managing larger rigs with the OXI Split, all with a clear focus on efficient routing and performance-centric design.

30. July 2026

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Modular Groovebox: Atlantix at the Heart of a Patchable Beat Machine

MILES

Intellijel’s latest video dives deep into modular groovebox territory, squeezing maximum mileage out of the Atlantix as a central sound source. The patch explores classic drum voices, melodic lines, and effects, all woven together with clever modulation and macro control tricks. It’s a practical Eurorack walkthrough for anyone curious about building complex, performance-ready patches using Intellijel’s suite of modules. Expect dry wit, clear routing, and plenty of patching insight for those who like their beats modular and their signal paths explicit.

30. July 2026

Jorb

Jorb Goes Deep: Tempera Is a Granular Street Weapon

SPARKY

Beetle Crab’s Tempera isn’t your average cloud machine—it’s a full-on rave bunker in a box, and Jorb brings all the chaos you want. Forget the ‘ambient only’ stereotype: this beast spits out orchestral pads, glitchy rhythms, and live-processed weirdness, all with a grid that lights up like a synth Christmas. If you love gear that can morph from controller to groovebox to FX monster, you’ll want to see how Tempera bends the rules. Jorb’s take is as sharp as ever: honest, hands-on, and never dull. Strap in.