Arturia’s AstroLab takes the spotlight as Philippe Brodu unpacks his approach to recreating timeless synth sounds for live performance. In this official Arturia video, Brodu explores the intersection of tactile hardware and digital sound engines, showing how AstroLab and the V Collection bridge vintage character with modern workflow demands. Expect hands-on demonstrations, sound layering, deep vocoder moments, and honest reflections on why physical instruments endure even as AI reshapes the music landscape.

Arturia Astrolab, Arturia KeyLab, Arturia MatrixBrute, Arturia PolyBrute, Arturia V Collection, Arturia Vocoder V

16. October 2026

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes DYN: Punchy Eurorack Mayhem with Surreal Machines

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If you think dynamics processing in Eurorack is just for polite studio boffins, DivKid is here to slap you awake. DYN, the new module from Timo Rozendal and Surreal Machines, is a stereo beast packing gate, transient designer, maximizer, limiter and a clipper—plus CV trickery for days. DivKid doesn’t just demo; he gets dirty, dragging everything from raw drums to drones through this digital rave bunker. If you want straight talk, big sounds and a few proper British digs at over-politeness, get stuck in.

DYN by Timo Rozendal & Surreal Machines

16. October 2026

The Unperson

The Unperson Chains Chaos: RYK Side FX Gets the Sparky Treatment

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RYK Modular’s Side FX isn’t just another shiny face in the Eurorack crowd—it’s a multi-effects beast with attitude. The Unperson dives in, slicing through presets, mangling soundscapes, and showing why this module’s flexible routing and deep modulation are more than just modular marketing fluff. If you fancy your effects chains wild and your workflow immediate, this one might just make your rig sweat. But honestly, you’ll want to watch the video to hear how filthy this box can get.

Monumatic, OP-1, OxyOne, RYK Modular Side FX

16. October 2026

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Summons the Ghostbusters Beat: 80s Spookiness, Aussie-Style

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If you’ve ever wanted to resurrect the iconic Ghostbusters groove but with a dash of modern magic (and a couple of digital cobwebs), Captain Pikant’s your bloke. In this video, Pikant—known for his snappy, info-packed demos—dives headfirst into the haunted swamp of 80s drum machines, layering, and cheeky sequencing tricks. Grab your Spectre Detector, because this one’s dripping with synth nostalgia, spooky percussion, and enough cowbell to keep the neighbours up all night. Don’t be surprised if you end up bopping around the backyard like a possum after too much Red Bull.

acidlab Bassline 3, Aly James Lab VProm 3, Arturia Keystep, Fender AM Pro II Jazzmaster Miami Blue Lefthand, LIN-9000 Cowbell, LinnDrum, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X, Posessed Beatbunny Cowbell and Shaker, Simmons SDS-V, Squarp Hapax, VSDSX 2, Yamaha Revstar RSS-20 Swift Blue Lefthand

16. October 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Schools Us: The Wild Ride of Synth Memory Management

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Ever wondered why your ancient groovebox needs a backup strategy worthy of a rave bunker? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives headfirst into the chaotic evolution of synth memory—from scribbled patch sheets to SysEx dumps that could melt your DAW. Expect nostalgia, hard truths, and a compact but punchy tour through decades of sound-saving mischief. If you’ve ever feared losing your bangers to a dead battery or a dodgy SD card, this is your mandatory crash course—minus the fluffy history lesson.

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia MiniFreak, Moog DFAM, Peavey rack mount synthesizer, Polyend Play Plus, Prophet 5, Roland JV-2080, Roland VP-9000, Yamaha DX7

15. October 2026

Noisegate

Noisegate & Luke Million: Synths That Shook the Stage (and Your Nan’s China Cabinet)

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Think you know synth history? Noisegate’s Lachlan and synth wizard Luke Million blaze through six decades of keys, knobs, legends and sonic mayhem at Sound Summit 2026. From room-filling monsters to portable stage weapons, they crank out milestone sounds on Arturia’s AstroLab, dropping hot takes, classic riffs and a stack of synth lore. Forget textbooks – this is a rave in a history lesson, packed with iconic models, genre-defining tracks, and a cold splash of Aussie wit.

14. October 2026

Espen Kraft

Patch Bay Mayhem: Espen Kraft’s MIDI & Audio Jungle Explained

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Espen Kraft throws us into the deep end of 80s MIDI madness, showing off his labyrinthine patch bay setup. This isn’t your average Golden Retriever-friendly studio tour. We’re talking programmable patch bays, master keyboard domination, ADAT digital wizardry, and a graveyard of classic samplers and gritty synths—all wired for instant action. If you want to see real workflow chaos tamed, Kraft’s approach is as old-school as it is unapologetically efficient.

14. October 2026

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce’s Tape Echo 2: Free Delay, Zero Excuses

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Sometimes free plugins are just landfill fodder—this one’s a proper banger. Creative Sauce dives into Dusk Audio’s Tape Echo 2, a no-cost delay effect that punches way above its weight. Classic Space Echo vibes, tasty spring reverb, and a control set that invites you to warp, mangle, and vibe out your tracks. No signup walls, no nags, just plug in and get weird. Read on if you like your echoes dirty and your workflow frictionless.