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20. September 2026

Sanjay C Dives Deep: LUNA 3.0, NOVA, and Gear That Slaps

Sanjay C is back at it, lobbing fresh news and filthy-good freebies straight into the DAW trenches. Universal Audio’s LUNA 3.0 finally brings stem separation and improved MIDI to the masses—for nothing. Lunacy’s NOVA lets you try instruments in your browser like it’s Netflix for synths. Meanwhile, Neumann’s KH 310 II aims for the pro’s sweet spot, and Elektron’s Tonverk update makes hybrid studios less of a faff. Oh, and Tamber Gestures? Waving at your synths isn’t just for show any more. Dive in—if you can keep up.

Elektron Tonverk, Lunacy NOVA, Neumann KH 310 II, Tamber Gestures, Universal Audio LUNA 3.0

19. September 2026

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce Gets Deep with the Lexicon 224: Reverb Wizardry Uncorked

The Lexicon 224 is no stranger to studio legends, but in the hands of Mike from Creative Sauce, this reverb beast gets a streetwise breakdown. Forget glossy marketing and cryptic manuals—here, it’s all about practical hacks, hidden gems, and using the 224’s quirks to your sonic advantage. Expect fast talk, real-world tips, and a healthy splash of sarcasm as Creative Sauce demystifies the controls and shows why this classic still packs a punch. Ready for a reverb ride? Let’s dive.

Lexicon 224, UAD Lexicon 224

19. September 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. the Korg Phase 8: Hipster Kalimba or Synth Punk Masterpiece?

When AudioPilz gets his hands on the Korg Phase 8, you know you’re in for a bumpy ride. This so-called ‘over-engineered hipster kalimba’ blends ancient thumb piano vibes with modern synth trickery, and AudioPilz pulls no punches in dissecting its quirks. From oddball mechanics to techno jams, if you want to know whether this oddball is genius or just a designer’s fever dream, you’ll want to dive into this review. Expect raw opinions, dry humour, and zero tolerance for pretentious nonsense.

Korg Phase 8

19. September 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. Hydrasynth Deluxe: Eight Keyboard Sounds That Slap

Woody Piano Shack dives headfirst into the ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe, cherry-picking eight keyboard sounds that pack more punch than a dodgy nightclub PA. Expect cheeky macro knob twiddling, some classic tune references, and a whistle-stop tour through crunchy e-pianos, sinister pads, and the sort of filter tricks that make your ears tingle. If you’re after deep-dive parameter charts, look elsewhere – this is all about vibe, character, and what these factory presets can do in the hands of someone who isn’t afraid to break a few rules.

ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe

19. September 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL: Children’s Choir as Sonic Phantasm – A Walk Through Shadows and Light

In CROW HILL’s latest exploration, a children’s choir becomes a vessel for both innocence and unease. This is more than a sample library—it’s a landscape of spectral harmonics and trembling beauty, crafted for those who compose with atmosphere and emotion. The video drifts through uncanny vocal techniques, intuitive controls, and layered sound design, inviting us to wander halls where sweetness and terror entwine. For composers chasing the magnetic resonance of cinematic chills, this walkthrough promises a palette as haunting as it is captivating.

CROW HILL Children's Choir Library

19. September 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Digs Up Alphaville: LALAL.AI Turns ‘Big in Japan’ Into Deep House Dynamite

Doctor Mix, in his signature high-octane style, rips open Alphaville’s ‘Big in Japan’ with LALAL.AI’s stem splitter, unearthing buried 80s magic and giving it a dirty, club-ready reboot. If you thought you knew the track, think again—hidden harmonies and bass fifths lurk beneath the surface, and the whole thing gets rebuilt with sharp sound design and a real-time, in-the-box workflow. This is no nostalgic walk; it’s a full-on rave bunker transformation, and yes, you’ll want to bring your own shades.

Battery, Cubase, LALAL.AI

18. September 2026

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Ambient Modular Patch: Morphing Textures with Atlantix, Metropolix & Co.

Intellijel’s latest YouTube walkthrough is a deep dive into the possibilities of an ambient modular patch. With a rig centred around the Atlantix and Metropolix, the video explores how to wring evolving textures and lush soundscapes from a carefully constructed signal chain. There’s a strong focus on distributing pitch, gates and CV using Shifty, creative sequencing via Metropolix’s mod lanes, and layering in live grains and momentary effects for subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) sonic movement. If your modular leanings edge toward the atmospheric, this one’s a masterclass in patch choreography.

Intellijel Amps, Intellijel Atlantix, Intellijel Dixie, Intellijel Metropolix, Intellijel MultiGrain, Intellijel Noise Tools 1U, Intellijel Quadratt, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Sealegs, Intellijel Shifty, Intellijel Swells, Intellijel Tangrams

18. September 2026

SPARKY

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Unleashes the Roland S-770: The Sampler That Refuses to Die

Alex Ball takes the mighty Roland S-770 for a spin, diving deep into its guts and showing why this 1990 flagship sampler is still a weapon for sonic mischief. Expect plenty of classic Ball wit, hands-on experiments, and a reminder that vintage gear isn’t just for museum pieces—especially when it can resample, time-stretch, and even hide a game or two. If you like your nostalgia with a side of actual usefulness, buckle up.

Pearl SC40, Roland S-10, Roland S-220, Roland S-330, Roland S-50, Roland S-550, Roland S-750, Roland S-760, Roland S-770, Roland VP550, Roland W-30, Yudio Super Gemini

18. September 2026

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce: ANIMA Turns Simplicity Into a Phase-Shaped Monster

Forget your usual synth menu-diving – ANIMA from Lunacy Audio is here to slap you silly with phase-shaped chaos, all inside the NOVA platform. Mike from Creative Sauce ditches the gear snobbery and shows how a handful of controls deliver a rave bunker’s worth of movement and morphing. Don’t be fooled by the clean interface – this thing kicks way above its weight in modulation mayhem. Want to see how simple can get seriously wild? Read on, or better yet, let your ears do the heavy lifting in the video.

Lunacy Audio ANIMA, Lunacy Audio NOVA

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