Yamaha Synths Official brings us a focused walkthrough of the Montage M8x, with Michael Feiner spotlighting its most compelling features for sound designers and performers alike. This video is a showcase of what happens when expressive control meets a robust digital architecture: polyphonic aftertouch, advanced filter drive, polyphonic wave folding, and a comprehensive effects system all take center stage. The presentation leans into the Montage M8x’s ability to morph and layer sounds seamlessly, making it a strong contender for both creative studio work and dynamic live performance. If you’re curious about how Yamaha’s flagship integrates deep sound-shaping with performance-friendly workflows, … Read more

Yamaha Montage M8X

15. May 2026

RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s TR-1000: Nadia Struiwigh’s Ambient Architectures Unveiled

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RolandChannel’s latest episode of Inside Rhythm spotlights the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator in the hands of ambient innovator Nadia Struiwigh. This is not your standard groovebox demo: Nadia’s approach to the TR-1000 is all about recycling sound, layering textures, and bending the machine’s architecture to serve her emotive, genre-fluid vision. The video moves fluidly between hands-on manipulation, performance improvisation, and reflective conversation—offering a rare look at how a digital rhythm instrument can become an expressive tool for ambient sound design. If you’re curious about how digital rhythm machines can be reimagined for deep, atmospheric music, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

Roland TR-1000

15. May 2026

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Superbooth 2026: Five Synths That Slap (and a Few That Don’t)

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Superbooth 2026: the synth nerd’s Glastonbury, and Devin Belanger is your backstage pass. Fresh from a sun-drenched Porto, Devin (aka Miles Away) slices through the hype and plastic to deliver his top five picks from Berlin’s annual gear circus. Expect volcanic synths, FM monsters, and a few curveballs that’ll make your wallet weep. Devin’s style is equal parts deep-dive and dry wit, with enough hands-on demos and interviews to keep even the most jaded groovebox junkie glued to the screen. If you want the real dirt on what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s just overpriced, this is the only list … Read more

ASM Leviasynth, Buchla Ziggy, Frap Tools Magnolia, Genki KATLA, Kabara Goya Storm Summoner, Modal Element 1, Soma Enigma

15. May 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Sonic Time Machine: Drifting Through the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle

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Step into a world where keys shimmer like city lights on rain-soaked streets. Sanjay C, ever the guide through musical nebulae, invites us to wander the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle—a constellation of virtual instruments that channel the soul of vintage keyboards and synthesizers. Here, each note is a story, every timbre a ghost from another era, and the boundary between analog memory and digital possibility dissolves. This is not just a plugin demo; it’s a tactile journey through expressive pianos, electric legends, and the spectral glow of the Chroma synth. Prepare to lose yourself in a landscape where sound is … Read more

Rhodes Anthology, Rhodes Chroma, Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle, Rhodes Pianology, Rhodes V8 Pro, Wurlitzer by Rhodes

15. May 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash the Polivoks-8: Soviet Fury Goes Polyphonic

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Voltage Labs have rolled into Superbooth 2026 with the Elta Music Polivoks-8, a synth that takes the infamous Soviet Polyvox and cranks it up to eight voices of analog chaos. Forget nostalgia—this thing is a modern street weapon, packing digital brains with pure analog muscle. Dual oscillators, classic filters, joystick madness and enough play modes to keep your rave bunker shaking. If you want a taste of vintage grit without the vintage headaches, Voltage Labs’ slick demo is the place to start. Just don’t expect polite sounds or polite commentary—this beast is here to rumble.

Elta Music Polivoks-8

14. May 2026

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 7: Rave Explorations Dissected – Digital Power for Euphoric Sound Design

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Arturia’s official channel delivers a deep-dive into Pigments 7, spotlighting its role as a digital powerhouse for crafting high-energy, rave-inspired tracks. Guided by Alex, the video unpacks the Rave Explorations sound bank, demonstrating how Pigments’ multi-engine architecture, modulation matrix, and effects sculpt euphoric keys, punchy basses, and aggressive leads. This breakdown isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a workflow-centric tour through layering, macro controls, and the kind of sonic detail that digital synth nerds crave. If you’re curious about how Pigments 7’s architecture translates into real-world rave production, this is a must-watch.

Lodewijk Vos Destroys the Headphone Hype: Real-World Studio Cans Reviewed

14. May 2026

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos Destroys the Headphone Hype: Real-World Studio Cans Reviewed

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Sick of endless headphone debates that go nowhere? Lodewijk Vos (LØ) slices through the noise with a ruthless, practical look at what actually matters for producers. Forget audiophile waffle and price tag flexing—this video is all about which cans survive the studio grind, travel abuse, and late-night mix sessions. Expect honest takes, a few sacred cows slaughtered, and a focus on the $150–$300 sweet spot. If you want to know which headphones slap and which ones are just plastic landfill, this is your pit stop before you drop cash.

14. May 2026

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Schools Us: Gain Staging Without the Nonsense

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If your mixes sound like a toaster-fight in a tin can, Doctor Mix is here to slap some sense into your gain staging. In this punchy, hands-on video, the ever-enthusiastic Claudio Passavanti (aka Doctor Mix) ditches the theory and dives straight into real hardware to show why your signal chain is probably a mess. Expect practical demos, a bit of gear banter, and the kind of audio truths you can’t unhear. If you think gain staging is just for nerds in lab coats, think again—this is street-level audio hygiene for anyone who wants their tracks to actually slap.