Taylor Fiore processes the mid and side of a stereo sound separately—and immediately corrects his own description of the result. Not simply wider, but clearer, he says. His Ableton tutorial makes you want to try targeted interventions instead of rigid EQ rules. Harvey Sutherland’s approach to finished drum mixes and Speedy J’s search for musical contrast take this idea beyond the EQ curve.

Ableton Live

10. November 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Bullfrog Mixer: Not Just for Kids

SPARKY

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Erica Synths Bullfrog Mixer, tossing it into the gear pit with Eurorack beasts and acid machines. This isn’t some toy for synth-curious schoolkids—it’s a full-on street weapon for live jams, packed with effects and a cue system that’ll make any DJ smirk. Starsky’s no-nonsense style slices through the fluff, showing off this mixer’s grit in both studio tweaks and a proper Liverpool jam. If you think performance mixers have to be boring, think again.

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drum Machine, Erica Synths Bullfrog Mixer, Erica Synths Bullfrog Synth

9. November 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson Gets Wiggly: PlayFader Rev 2 Unleashed

TAS

Ready to shake up your modular system like a possum in a wheelie bin? The Unperson dives headfirst into the PlayFader Rev 2, a wild dual-channel CV and Gate sequencer with a twist. From hands-on recording to tilt-driven chaos, this unit’s got more tricks than a magpie at a footy match. If you crave playful performance and unpredictable modulation, you’ll want to see what kind of sonic mischief is brewing here. Let’s crack a cold one and get sequencing!

Play All Day PlayFader Rev 2

sunwarper – DOOM OS auf dem SP-404: Mehr Freiheit, mehr Grübeln

8. November 2026

Allgemein

DOOM OS on the SP-404: More Freedom, More Second-Guessing

LYRA

A better sequencer, internal synths, and more ways to tweak: Sunwarper discovers new sides to the SP-404 MKII with DOOM OS. But it’s the easier corrections that really get him thinking. His first attempts, alongside an older SP story from Jon Makes Beats, show why a good workflow isn’t simply about having the most features at your fingertips.

Roland SP-404

David Hilowitz Music – M-VAVE FM-1: Die Community schreibt den Klang neu

8. November 2026

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M-VAVE FM-1: The Community Rewrites the Sound

LUMINA

A small FM synth becomes an ambient machine, a sequencing instrument, or a personal groovebox: new musical tools are emerging around the M-VAVE FM-1 thanks to community firmware. David Hilowitz showcases the sonic diversity and reports on the manufacturer’s subsequent opening. Meanwhile, Blairy’s Beatlab puts its finger on the crucial question: What do you actually want to play?

M-VAVE FM-1

8. November 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Studio Desk: From Cable Noodles to Flock-Driven Flow

SPARKY

Ready to peek behind the curtain of a pro studio that actually gets used, not just Instagrammed? Sanjay C lays his entire desk bare, showing off the kit, clever hacks, and the secret sauce—Flock Audio’s routing system—that turns spaghetti wiring into a creative rave bunker. If you’re sick of tripping over cables or avoiding your own gear out of sheer patching dread, this tour is the antidote. Expect a no-fuss breakdown of workflow, hardware, and all the little gadgets that keep inspiration on tap.

Doctor Mix – „The Final Countdown“: Sägezahn allein reicht nicht

7. November 2026

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“The Final Countdown”: Sawtooth Alone Isn’t Enough

SPARKY

Doctor Mix recreates Europe’s “The Final Countdown” and, for the gliding intro, turns to the Jupiter-8 plug-in. But a few sawtooth waves aren’t enough: pitch bend, two octave layers, and additional pads each require their own attention. His reconstruction becomes interesting where the instrument’s name no longer decides, but rather the question of what a sound layer should contribute to the arrangement.

sonicstate – Echon 6: Wenn sechs Stimmen eigene Wege gehen

7. November 2026

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Echon 6: When Six Voices Go Their Own Way

TAS

With the Morphor Echon 6, six voices don’t have to do the same job. Sonicstate demonstrates how this leads to different sound groups and unconventional unison layers. Molten Music Technology playfully tackles the individual voices. A fascinating boundary emerges: musical unpredictability can be inspiring—but when it comes to finding the right voice group again, it’s less helpful. That’s exactly where the display-less interface demands your attention.