tafony dives headfirst into the Sonicware CyDrums, serving up digital drum mayhem with a side of sharp critique. Expect velocity pads, a maze-like project system, and a compressor that smashes harder than a warehouse rave. If you want unfiltered thoughts on quirky hardware that promises more depth than a London pothole, this is your jam. tafony’s style? Opinionated, unsponsored, and definitely not your mum’s gear review.

Sonicware CyDrums

4. July 2026

Intellijel

Intellijel Multigrain: Granular Resampling Mayhem in Eurorack

MILES

Intellijel’s Multigrain module takes centre stage in a deep-dive video exploring its resampling prowess for ambient sound design. The official walkthrough demonstrates how you can layer, mangle and re-granulize everything from synth drones to guitar, vocals and more, all within the module itself. With live patching and a parade of external sources, the video lays out how resampling turns Multigrain into a texture machine for the modern modular rack. Expect patch tips, feedback mishaps and a touch of dry humour along the way.

Jellymix, MEMS Mic 3U, Multigrain, Sealegs, SVF 1U, Swells, VCO 1U

4. July 2026

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr and the Electribe EMX-1: A 20-Year-Old Techno Street Weapon

SPARKY

Forget nostalgia – Starsky Carr puts the Korg Electribe EMX-1 through its paces to see if this chunky blue brute can still headline a live techno set. With a wink to rave history and a shove into the present, Starsky dives deep into the EMX-1’s drum kicks, synth engines, and valve-driven grit, exposing both its agile moves and its digital wrinkles. If you think old school means outclassed, this one’s about to steal your thunder. Prepare for a groovebox resurrection – and no, you won’t find any polite museum tours here.

Korg Electribe EMX-1

4. July 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Goes Deep: UVI Synth Anthology 5 Is a Sonic Street Weapon

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy doesn’t mess about – he’s diving straight into UVI Synth Anthology 5, a virtual synth beast loaded with over 100 hardware legends. Forget dull emulations: this is a rave bunker packed with carefully sampled sounds, ready to twist, mangle, and sequence however you fancy. Expect sharp analysis, a few cheeky digs, and the kind of hands-on demo that actually makes you want to try the thing. If your DAW needs a fresh shot of synth adrenaline, strap in.

UVI Falcon, UVI Synth Anthology 5, UVI Workstation

4. July 2026

Alexander Spree

Alexander Spree Blasts Hardtechno with DFAM & Neutron: Minimal Gear, Maximum Mayhem

KNISTER

If the big modular rig feels like too much of a carnival, Alexander Spree rolls up with a minimal setup: Moog DFAM meets Behringer Neutron—and proves that Hardtechno can hit hard with just two boxes. No frills here, just honest analog punch and a sound that’ll wake up even the sleepiest clubber. Find out how Dr. Spree tames the live setup, why less sometimes bangs harder, and what you should watch out for when patching—all in this video, including an invite to a workshop for anyone wanting to dive deeper.

Behringer Neutron, Moog DFAM

4. July 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Massive X: A Proper Flop or Secret Weapon?

JET

AudioPilz, the king of synth snark, takes on Native Instruments’ Massive X in this episode of Bad Gear. Does it deserve a place in your plugin folder, or should it be left festering in the digital bin? We dive into the plugin’s most questionable choices, half-baked features and accidental moments of brilliance. Buckle up—this is not a polite product demo, it’s a synth roast with a side of actual insight.

3. July 2026

Alex Ball

Alex Ball vs. The Minimoog: Vintage Mojo in a Box

SPARKY

The Minimoog Model D might look like a chunky relic, but in Alex Ball’s hands, it’s a proper sonic street weapon. This isn’t just another love letter to vintage synths—it’s a fast, punchy tour through the Model D’s gritty birth, circuit-melting sound, and its fight for analog supremacy against Oberheim and Roland. Expect sharp history, fat bass, and a few tales of synth mutiny. If you haven’t felt the Minimoog’s punch in your chest, you’re missing out.

3. July 2026

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Five Pillars: How to Build a Synth Scene That Doesn’t Suck

SPARKY

Fed up with synth circles that feel like a SWOD convention or a gear flex-off? Metamyther’s latest video delivers a punchy breakdown of what actually keeps a synth community alive: culture, people, places, practice, and resources. No-nonsense advice on avoiding the usual gatekeeping, picking the right venues, and making sure your scene evolves past the boys-club phase. If you want a legit, welcoming, and actually interesting group, this is your field manual—minus the fluff.