Akai Professional’s MPC XL steps into the spotlight as a standalone sampling instrument, promising a workflow that’s as immediate as it is deep. In this official MPC Academy video, Akai’s team walks us through the core sampling process, from connecting analog and digital sources to slicing and stem-separating audio for beat creation. The focus is on how the MPC XL’s architecture supports creative sampling, offering tools for organization, stem mixing, and rapid beat construction—all without leaving the box. For producers seeking a hybrid of classic sampling ethos and modern workflow enhancements, this demonstration offers a clear look at what the … Read more

MPC XL

MIDI, CV and the Make Noise N.U.S.S.: Skiff System in Hybrid Action

12. February 2026

MAKEN0ISE

MIDI, CV and the Make Noise N.U.S.S.: Skiff System in Hybrid Action

MILES

Make Noise, the Asheville-based architects of modular mischief, return with a hands-on look at their New Universal Skiff System (N.U.S.S.), this time exploring the crossroads of MIDI and CV. In this video, the team demonstrates how the N.U.S.S. can serve as a flexible hub for both digital and analogue sequencing, using a MIDI keyboard and classic CV sources to drive intricate patterns and evolving soundscapes. Expect a patch-oriented walkthrough, peppered with practical modulation tricks and a healthy disregard for the boundaries between MIDI and voltage. If you’ve ever wondered how Make Noise envisions hybrid control in a modern Eurorack setup, … Read more

Korg SQ-1, Multimod, New Universal Skiff System (N.U.S.S.), Polymaths, QPOS, QXG

12. February 2026

Behringer

Behringer’s Ring Stinger: Analogue Mayhem in a Metal Box

MILES

Behringer has a reputation for shaking up the status quo, and with the Ring Stinger, they’re aiming their sonic disruptor squarely at guitarists, synth heads, and producers who crave something unruly. In their latest video, Behringer introduces this pedal as a wild, rule-breaking addition to their lineup, promising a blend of ring modulation and octave fuzz that’s anything but polite. With a bold metal enclosure, a forest of knobs and switches, and CV/expression pedal integration, the Ring Stinger is pitched as a tool for those who want to push boundaries—on stage or in the studio. We take a closer look … Read more

Behringer Ring Stinger

12. February 2026

Metamyther

Moog Mayhem: Metamyther Throws Down Sub 37, Messenger, and Mariana

SPARKY

Metamyther isn’t here to stroke your nostalgia—he’s here to pit three Moogs against each other in a synth battle that’s part rave, part demolition derby. The classic Sub 37, the fresh-faced Messenger, and the Mariana VST all step into the ring, but only one walks out with the bass crown. Expect sharp opinions, filthy sound demos, and a workflow smackdown that’ll make your DAW sweat. If you want the real dirt on which Moog is the modern street weapon and which one’s just a heavy doorstop, this is the showdown you need. Spoiler: Metamyther’s cinematic-industrial style means no synth escapes … Read more

Moog Mariana VST, Moog Messenger, Moog Sub 37

12. February 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Free Plugin Mixtape: 41 Ways to Make Your Beats Bang Without Spending a Dime

RILEY

If your wallet’s emptier than a Monday night club, Sanjay C’s got your back with a monster roundup of 41 free plugins for 2026. This isn’t your average list—Sanjay’s streetwise picks cover everything from tube preamps to DAWs, with enough flavor to spice up any beatmaker’s kitchen. Whether you’re hustling in a bedroom studio or just want to add some new sauce to your tracks, this video is a goldmine for broke producers and gearheads alike. Grab a cheap coffee, sit back, and let’s see which of these freebies actually slap.

Air Channel Strip, Beyerdynamic Headphone Lab, Codec, Crow Hill Vault, Dear Reality Plugin Pack, Desolate Guitars Fragment, Filter, Formant, Harrison 3D Delay, Haze, Lux Preamp, Lux Sub-Bass, Massive X Player, Novation Play, OB-Xf, Selene, Slower Fragment, Sol Reverb, Sonar, Sonnox Soften, Soundbox, Strum Plate, Tiny Caterpillar, Triaz Player, Universal Audio 610 Preamp, UVI Workstation, Waves Plugin Pack

11. February 2026

DivKid

DivKid’s Walk 4 Review: Brownian Mayhem in 10HP

SPARKY

DivKid’s back in the bunker with Joranalogue’s Walk 4, a quad Brownian accumulator that’s less ‘utility module’ and more ‘CV street weapon’. Forget your polite random sources—this thing’s a battery for voltage chaos, a sample & hold with a PhD and a bad attitude. Across modulation, noise, and full-on oscillator duties, Walk 4 proves it’s not just clever, it’s downright essential for anyone who likes their patches unpredictable and their beats crunchy. If you think random should mean ‘boring’, DivKid’s demo will slap you out of it.

11. February 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes the SH-Max: Roland DNA with a Cherry on Top

SPARKY

Cherry Audio’s SH-Max is what happens when you lock a bunch of classic Roland SH synths in a rave bunker and throw away the key. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives straight into this Frankenstein’s monster of a softsynth, where vintage circuits meet modern chaos. Expect a guided tour with zero fluff, plenty of hands-on action, and a few cheeky jabs at the quirks of old-school hardware. If you’re after a synth that can morph from raw analog filth to sequenced madness, this is one for your sonic arsenal. Nu-Trix’s style? Fast, friendly, and straight to the point—just how we like … Read more

11. February 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Digs Deep: J Dilla’s Groove Legacy Still Bangs 20 Years Later

RILEY

Voltage Labs just dropped a tribute that slaps harder than a late-night MPC session in a Detroit basement. They’re not here to dust off old records—they’re breaking down how J Dilla flipped hip-hop on its head and made every beatmaker question their quantize button. If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite lo-fi playlist feels so alive, or why producers still bow down to Dilla’s swing, this video’s got the answers. Voltage Labs brings their signature blend of culture, gear, and storytelling, connecting the dots between Dilla’s genius and the beats bumping out of your busted subwoofer right now.