Chase Bliss, renowned for merging analog warmth with digital depth, invites Omari Jazz to demonstrate the Onward pedal’s potential for creative exploration. This workshop delves into how Onward breaks free from traditional scale constraints, bringing glitchy energy and unexpected textures to any setup. Omari’s unique approach highlights the pedal’s capacity for sound design, layering, and performance, all within a workflow that thrives on spontaneity. Expect a hands-on journey through chaos, critters, and complex sonic landscapes—Chase Bliss style.

Chase Bliss Onward

30. June 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Gets Brutal: Erica Synths Razornator Demo’d and Destroyed

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Who needs polite reverb when you can weaponise resonance? Starsky Carr dives face-first into the Erica Synths Razornator, a Karplus-Strong mutant that turns basic noise into dripping stabs, warped bass, and metallic percussion. Forget your safe presets – this box is a rave bunker in disguise. Starsky’s no-nonsense style slices through the hype, giving us a taste of chaos, shimmer, and thunder. If you think resonators are just for pretty pads, buckle up.

Dreadbox ARTEMIS, Erica Synths LXR-02, Erica Synths Razornator

30. June 2026

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds’ Hardware Hype: Synths, Scoring & Studio Mayhem

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No guests, no mercy – just pure synth banter from the Glasgow bunker. In this Signal Flow episode, Luke spills the beans on the highs and headaches of scoring films with hardware, while Tom dives deep into the tactile world of moving studios and wrangling new gear. Expect honest talk about why hardware still slaps, how to actually record your synths without losing your mind, and why Signal Sounds are the local heroes of utility modules. If you like your synth chat dry, British and a bit cheeky – this one’s for you.

Earthlink Modular Trails, Elektron Syntakt, Fairfield Circuitry Placeholder, MOTU Ultralite, Sequential Prophet X, Serge Modular, Sixty Four Pixels CVOCD-X, UDO Super 6

30. June 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Modular Mayhem: Traffic & Vic-X Take the Fast Lane

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Metamyther isn’t here to play it safe—this time, it’s all about sending the Jasmine & Olive Trees Traffic module headfirst into wild modular territory alongside not one, but two Vic-Xs. Expect percussive chaos, algorithmic weirdness, and proper CV abuse. If you think you know what Traffic does, think again. Ready for a modular joyride where rules are left at the door? Buckle up.

AuxiOne sequencer, Boom, Electus Versio, iDOM, Incas, Jasmine & Olive Trees Traffic, Percons, VIC X, Zadar

29. June 2026

The Unperson

Loop Liberation: The Unperson vs. The Eternal 8-Bar Trap

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Ever feel like your tracks are stuck in an endless rave bunker of 8-bar loops? The Unperson is here with a hardware-heavy rescue mission, dragging jams from modular chaos and OP-1 mischief into actual, finished tracks. No fairy dust, just honest talk, practical workflow, and a healthy dose of British self-deprecation. If you’re tired of loop purgatory, this one’s for you—expect modular grit, Ableton tricks, and a blunt kick against procrastination.

Ableton Live, Arturia MiniFreak, Audio Punks, Ladybug Lo-Fi Reverb, Massive X, Nobula Monumatic, Platz Oscillator, RYK M185 Sequencer, Sketch Cassette 2, Teenage Engineering KO II, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Valhalla Supermassive

29. June 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash the Arturia AstroLab: Stage Weapon or Studio Sidekick?

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Voltage Labs take the Arturia AstroLab for a spin, dragging its not-so-humble stage keyboard credentials into the producer’s den. Forget the polite recital hall – this thing packs Arturia’s entire sonic arsenal under one hood and dares you to tweak, twist, and mash it into your next set. With macros, chord magic, and effects on tap, is it all just flash or does it slap? Let’s get our hands dirty.

29. June 2026

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow Dials In: Dirty House Presets on the Zensphere V2

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Rapid Flow’s Erik is back in the lab, flinging presets at the Zensphere V2 like a man possessed. No scripts, no fluff—just raw, unscripted knob-twiddling and a deep dive into what makes a techno or house synth sound pop in a real mix. If you want to see how reverb, delay, and sidechain can turn dry noodles into club bangers, this one’s for you. Don’t expect a bedtime story—expect real workflow, cheeky tricks, and a walkthrough that’s as useful as it is unfiltered.

29. June 2026

sonicstate

sonicstate Unleashes the Chandler Abbey Road REDD Mixing System: Vintage Guts, Modular Mayhem

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If you thought boutique mixing consoles were all hype and no substance, sonicstate just proved you wrong. At GearExpo UK 2026, they got up close with the Chandler Abbey Road REDD Mixing System—a Frankenstein’s monster of EMI-era valves and TG transistors, dressed up for the 21st-century studio. Expect modular options, hand-built circuits, and more sonic flavours than a dodgy kebab van at 3am. It’s not cheap, but it’s a showstopper for anyone craving classic Abbey Road tones with modern workflow muscle.