When DivKid gets his hands on a new pedal, you know it’s about to get weird. This time, he’s wrangling The Square by Nick’s World of Synthesizers—a so-called ring mod that takes basic synth sounds and spits out snarling, west coast-inspired textures. We’re talking Buchla dreams, FM filth, and a shedload of gritty character, all from a device that looks simple but punches way above its weight. If you thought ring mods were just clang and misery, buckle up.

Korg MS-20, Roland SH-09, The Square by Nick’s World of Synthesizers

20. October 2026

Josh Lucan

Josh Lucan Dissects Kraftwerk’s ‘Numbers’: Sequencing Chaos With Style

SPARKY

Kraftwerk’s ‘Numbers’ isn’t just a synth classic—it’s a cryptic riddle in electronic sequencing. Josh Lucan, LA’s media composer, tears into the wild arpeggio that’s baffled nerds for decades and finds a simple machine at its heart. We get a no-fluff, hands-on breakdown of the Synthanorma 316’s role, an honest VCV Rack recreation, and a glimpse at Lucan’s own Keystitch app for sharpening your musical mind. Expect zigzags, key leaps, and a sequencer trick that’s more punk than polite.

Keystitch, Synthanorma 316, VCV Rack

20. October 2026

L.Dre

L.Dre Drops the LDK-1: Street-Ready Drums That Shuffle and Slap

RILEY

Ever wanted drum sounds so fresh they practically roll off the curb and into your DAW? Meet L.Dre’s LDK-1, the new plugin that puts lo-fi groove on tap and creative control in your hands. L.Dre, the king of dusty textures and quick-fire beatmaking, walks us through his latest brainchild in classic chill style—think MPC vibes, shuffle tricks, and a kit that keeps on giving. This isn’t your uptight sound library; it’s a box of street snacks for your next beat session.

Ableton Move, L.Dre Drum Kit Vol. 8, LDK-1, MPC

20. October 2026

Blairy’s Beatlab

Blairy’s Beatlab vs. The Octatrack: Firmware Hacking With Attitude

SPARKY

Old Uncle Blairy from Blairy’s Beatlab dives headfirst into the wild world of Octatrack firmware hacking. Expect FM engines, mad effects, and a no-fear attitude as he pushes his Elektron to the edge. If you’ve ever wondered how far you can twist a groovebox before it bites back—or just want to see someone else take the risks—this is your jam. Grab a cuppa, brace for dirty sounds, and don’t try this at home (unless you like living dangerously).

Elektron Octatrack

20. October 2026

True Cuckoo

True Cuckoo’s DIGIPAX for Digitone 2: A Groove Arsenal Unleashed

SPARKY

True Cuckoo is back with a vengeance, dropping his DIGIPAX sound pack straight into the Digitone 2’s lap. With typical Cuckoo flair—think mad scientist meets synth educator—you get a box of tricks that’s anything but vanilla. From bonkers shimmering pads to crispy drums with a mind of their own, DIGIPAX is velocity-sensitive and primed for live abuse. If you want a pack that pushes your Digitone 2 beyond polite presets, you’ll want to see what mayhem Cuckoo cooks up—preferably with the sound system cranked.

Elektron Digitone 2

19. October 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson vs. Tre Modular State of Mind: A CV Generator for Sonic Mischief

SPARKY

The Unperson dives headfirst into the Tre Modular State of Mind, a Eurorack CV beast that’s more than just another sequencer. If you’re after evolving melodies, chaotic modulation, or a snapshot sequencer that actually inspires new patching, strap in. This module isn’t here to play nice – it’s here to make your rack sweat. Expect a hands-on demo that’s as much about bending the rules as it is about pushing CV. Forget polite, this is proper modular mayhem.

19. October 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s JN80 vs Juno 60: Battle of the Budget Bangers

SPARKY

When Starsky Carr puts the Behringer JN80 side by side with the legendary Roland Juno 60, you know it’s not just a polite comparison—it’s a synth street fight. He dives deep into the raw, unfiltered sound of both machines, poking and prodding for differences that would make or break a late-night session. If you want to know whether Behringer’s clone can truly hang with the classic, or if it’s just an empty shell in a shiny box, this showdown pulls no punches and leaves no filter unturned.

19. October 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL: Scoring TV in 2026—A Composer’s Sonic Lantern

LUMINA

In the spectral glow between frame and feeling, CROW HILL guides us deep into the heart of television scoring. Here, Christian Henson’s approach becomes less a method and more an act of delicate cartography—mapping emotion, technology, and intuition across shifting landscapes. Each tool and phrase is a brushstroke, each preparation a lantern in the fog. This video is not just about writing for TV, but about breathing life into stories through soundwaves that shimmer and haunt.