Sunwarper’s back with a hard-hitting reality check for anyone still chained to their DAW. In this punchy breakdown, he lays out why tiny, limited samplers are eating software’s lunch—and why that’s a good thing. Forget endless plugins and infinite undo; it’s all about constraint-fuelled creativity and actually finishing tracks. If you’re tired of option paralysis and want to know why the SP-404MKII, MPC Sample, and even a phone app might be your new best mates, this is essential viewing. Sunwarper’s signature blend of warmth, grit, and no-nonsense advice makes this a must-watch for anyone ready to escape the DAW dungeon.

Casio SXC-1, EP-133, Koala Sampler, MPC Sample, OneOdio Studio Max 2, PO-33, SP404MKII

17. May 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash Xaoc Devices Budapeszt & Skopje: Superbooth 2026’s Sonic Street Weapons

SPARKY

Voltage Labs are back at Superbooth, and this time they’ve brought out the big guns from Xaoc Devices: Budapeszt and Skopje. Forget polite filter sweeps—these modules are here to twist your rack into a playground of spectral chaos and microtonal mayhem. Voltage Labs’ signature style—gear knowledge with a side of cultural context—means you’re not just getting a spec sheet, you’re getting the story behind the sound. If you’re after modules that can turn a modular jam into a rave bunker meltdown or a microtonal dreamscape, keep reading. The devil’s in the interference patterns, and the fun’s in the demo.

Xaoc Devices Budapeszt, Xaoc Devices Skopje

17. May 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Dives Into Komplete 26: The Ultimate Sonic Arsenal or Just More Bloat?

SPARKY

Native Instruments just dropped Komplete 26, and Sanjay C is on the case, slicing through the marketing fluff to show us what actually matters. From the return of Absynth to a fresh batch of Electric Keys, this isn’t just another incremental update—it’s a full-on buffet for sound junkies. Sanjay’s style is slick, fast, and loaded with practical demos, so you get the real dirt on what’s worth your cash. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a cinematic composer, this video is a no-nonsense tour through the latest and loudest from NI. Spoiler: some of these sounds slap, but you’ll want … Read more

Absynth 6, Action Series, Battery, Circular, Claire Avant, Claire Piano, Cremona Quartet, Electric Keys (Jade, Teak), Erosia, iZotope Ozone 12 Elements, London Contemporary Orchestra Strings, Massive X, Moments: Vocal Clouds, Native Instruments Komplete 26, Odes, Playbox, Scene Collection, Session Bassist, Session Guitarist (Neon, Rue)

16. May 2026

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleashes the Haloplane: Synth, Sculpture, or Sonic Kangaroo?

TAS

Mate, Voltage Labs just dropped a wild one at Superbooth 2026 – the Koma Elektronik Haloplane. Forget your regular keys and pads; this beast lets you play with electromagnetic fields like you’re wrangling sound out of thin air. It’s a digital instrument, a performance interface, and a sound sculpture all mashed into one, and it’s got more tricks up its sleeve than a magician at a bush doof. If you’re keen on gear that’s as experimental as a BBQ in a cyclone, this is the one to watch. Let’s dive into the chaos and see what makes the Haloplane tick.

Koma Elektronik Haloplane

16. May 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Digs Up the Waldorf microQ: The 2000s Are Back, Like It or Not

JET

Forget your misty-eyed 90s nostalgia—AudioPilz is here to drag us kicking and screaming into the early 2000s with the Waldorf microQ, a synth that’s as yellow as a dodgy kebab van and twice as likely to upset purists. In classic Bad Gear fashion, Florian Pilz slices through the marketing guff and gets right to the digital meat, poking fun at the microQ’s quirks while unearthing its raw, aggressive charm. Expect hard truths, sharp wit, and a few sounds that could peel the paint off your nan’s living room. If you think synth history is all about analog warmth, this one’s … Read more

Waldorf microQ

16. May 2026

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang Goes Full Glitch Wizard with the DHM89B2: Vintage Weirdness Unleashed

TAS

Strap in, mates—Andrew Huang’s gone fossicking in the gear graveyard and dug up the DHM89B2, a vintage French oddball that’s as unpredictable as a BBQ in a hailstorm. In this episode of Weird Gear, Andrew’s playful, genre-hopping style meets a digital delay and pitch shifter from the late ‘70s that’s more chaos box than studio tool. With its companion KB2000 keyboard and a buffet of glitchy tricks, this beast is perfect for anyone who loves their sounds wild, warped, and a bit unhinged. If you’re into experimental jams and sonic curveballs, this one’s a ripper—just don’t expect it to play … Read more

16. May 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther Unleashes the Demon Box: Industrial Mayhem in a Metal Triangle

JET

If you think synths should behave themselves, look away now. Metamyther drags us into the abyss with the Demon Box from Eternal Research—a machine that looks like it was built by a mad scientist with a grudge against polite sound design. Forget your vanilla oscillators and predictable filters; this beast is all about electromagnetic chaos, inductor voodoo, and sounds that could clear out a dodgy pub at closing time. Metamyther’s cinematic industrial flair meets a box that’s as unpredictable as a punk gig in a power cut. Ready for some proper sonic carnage? Strap in.

16. May 2026

Bthelick

Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

SPARKY

Ever wondered why your 909s sound more like a polite handshake than a warehouse punch? Bthelick, the dancefloor scientist with a knack for demystifying classic grooves, dives headfirst into the murky waters of 90s techno. This video isn’t just another nostalgia trip – it’s a practical, plugin-packed breakdown of how to channel Jeff Mills without selling your organs for vintage gear. Expect gritty tips, budget hacks, and a masterclass in lo-fi post-processing. If you want your tracks to sweat like it’s 1992, this is your blueprint. Prepare for crunchy converters, cassette grime, and a big dose of British sarcasm.