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3. June 2026

Andrew Huang’s Solar 42N: A Pink Slab of Sonic Mayhem

Crikey, mate – Andrew Huang’s wrangled one of the wildest synth beasts to ever hit the outback: the Elta Solar 42N. This isn’t just an ‘ambient machine’—it’s a chaos box with more secret sauce than a late-night sausage sizzle. Andrew’s positive, genre-hopping style meets the Solar 42N’s drones, touch plates, effects cards and modular madness, serving up more sonic surprises than a magpie at a picnic. If you’re itching to know how expressive finger drumming, wild modulation and Buchla-inspired sequencers fit inside one hefty pink slab, grab your sunnies and let’s dive in. Just don’t spill your beer on it!

Elta Solar 42N

3. June 2026

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Tefty Music Tech

Nebulous Realms: Tefty Music Tech Explores Akai x Spitfire’s Cinematic Instruments

In a world where strings shimmer and pads drift like spectral auroras, Tefty Music Tech beckons us into Akai and Spitfire Audio’s new sonic alliance. Two plugins—Intimate Strings and Cinematic Pads—find their home within the MPC, promising orchestral gravitas and ambient haze at a touch. Through Tefty’s discerning lens, we witness not just features, but the emotional gravities these tools unlock. For those who seek music as narrative—where every note can dissolve into fog or flicker like candlelight—this video is both a demonstration and an invitation to wander through a fresh expanse of cinematic sound.

Akai Key 37, Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Spitfire Cinematic Pads MPC Edition, Spitfire Intimate Strings MPC Edition

2. June 2026

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Meska (Meska)

Meska’s Filter Bunker: Erica Synths Resonant FB Gets the Rave Lab Treatment

If you think filter banks are just for polite EQ-ing, think again. Meska of the statik collective runs the Erica Synths Resonant Filter Bank through its paces, turning what could be a clean lab tool into a filthy, feedback-laden party starter. With a sharp eye for experimental tricks and a taste for techno chaos, Meska digs into the module’s quirks, clocked oddities, and digital wizardry. This isn’t just a demo—it’s a guided tour through the underbelly of a modern filter bank, where presets morph and white noise becomes a playground for sonic mischief. Don’t expect hand-holding—do expect some heavy inspiration.

Erica Synths Resonant Filter Bank, Pamela's New Workout

2. June 2026

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LNA Does Audio Stuff

LNA Does Audio Stuff: Shaping Beach Ghosts with Ableton Move

In a windswept experiment at the edge of the world, LNA Does Audio Stuff invites us to listen through the lens of the Ableton Move microphone. Each pebble, breath, and wave is woven into a sonic tapestry—proof that music can be conjured from the fabric of a place. This is not just a tutorial; it’s a meditation on presence, limitation, and letting the world compose with you. LNA’s gentle, grounded style leads us through field recording and sample magic, showing that the most personal tracks may begin with letting go. Prepare to drift inside a track where the sea becomes

Ableton Live, Ableton Move, Ableton Simpler

2. June 2026

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman Gets Wiggly: Osmose CE First Impressions That Slap

Sam Gutman finally gets his mitts on the Expressive E Osmose CE, and this isn’t your average ‘another keyboard in the post’ scenario. With a background that screams pro, Sam dives into the Osmose’s unique keybed, deadpan delivery and all. He pokes at the bundled Control E software, gets hands-on with the sounds, and doesn’t shy away from calling out what works and what could use a firmware miracle. If you’re sick of safe, plastic-feeling controllers and want a taste of something genuinely fresh, keep reading – or better yet, watch the video for the full rave-bunker experience.

Control E, Expressive E Osmose CE

2. June 2026

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tafony

tafony Gets Rowdy with the Fuqwassound Break On Through – An Analog Limiter for Modular Mayhem

If you think classic mic limiters should stay in the studio, tafony’s ready to drag you onto the dancefloor and let the Break On Through stomp all over your precious dynamics. Vancouver’s own synth wrangler takes Fuqwassound’s debut Eurorack module for a spin, diving into FET-driven filth, gnarly gain staging, and the kind of pumping transients that’ll get your neighbours calling the council. This isn’t your average compressor – it’s a chunky mono street weapon with deep knobs, wild aesthetic choices, and a sound that punches well above its weight. If you want pretty, look elsewhere – but if you

Fuqwassound Break On Through, Patching Panda Hatz, Steady State Fate Steady State Gate, Ultra Perk

2. June 2026

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Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Chains Sequencers For Infinite Techno Mayhem

Ever felt your step sequencer running circles like a hamster on Red Bull? Underdog Electronic Music School is here to slap your loops awake with the dark art of daisy-chaining sequencers—both in Eurorack and Ableton Live. Oscar’s got his modular in rave bunker mode, tossing clocks and resets around like cheap glowsticks, and the results are anything but predictable. If you’re after endless techno patterns that evolve, mutate, and refuse to sit still, this is the street weapon you need. Don’t expect hand-holding or basic theory—just pure, dirty groove science, explained with Underdog’s trademark energy and zero nonsense.

Ableton Live, Metropolis, Mimeophon, Moog Defam, Schachmann Ballista Blast, Steps (Max for Live device)

1. June 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson Throws Down: Polyend Tracker+ From Zero To Chaos

Ready to ditch the piano roll and dive into the vertical vortex? The Unperson takes the Polyend Tracker+ for a test drive, with absolutely no tracker experience in the tank. What starts as alien territory quickly becomes a playground for brutal beats, gnarly step effects and synth engine shenanigans. Expect fast moves, honest confessions, and a few moments where the manual gets a side-eye. If you think trackers are just for chiptune nerds, this one might just slap you upside the head. We’re in for a ride – and trust me, this groovebox doesn’t wait for stragglers.

Polyend Tracker+

1. June 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Drops In: Joris Voorn’s Studio Is a Hybrid Rave Bunker

If you think pro studios are all about endless racks of intimidating hardware, Joris Voorn’s Amsterdam lair might just knock that thought sideways. The Voltage Labs crew takes us on a whirlwind tour through a space that’s equal parts analog sanctuary and digital war room, with Joris riffing on how his workflow’s flipped over the years. Expect tales of tactile gear, hybrid mixing, and a DJ setup that would make most club owners weep. If you’re after clean lines, brutal honesty, and a few surprises hiding in plain sight, this studio walkthrough is mandatory viewing. Don’t expect a dry tech

Alicia X-Filter 500, Alicia X-Maxx, Nord Grand, Pioneer V10, PMC Monitors, Roland Juno-106, Roland MC-303, Roland SH-101, SSL 4K Compressor, Technics 1210 MK7

31. May 2026

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sunwarper

sunwarper vs. the Woovebox: Beatmaking with One Hand Tied Behind Your Back

sunwarper ditches the gear mountain and heads straight for the creative jugular in this one. Armed with nothing but the micro-sized Woovebox, he shows how stripping things back can punch your inspiration into overdrive. It’s a video that tears up the myth that more gear equals better tracks, instead proving that a tiny groovebox and a ruthless workflow can cook up a storm. If you’re tired of option paralysis and want to see how a real producer turns limitations into street weaponry, this is your jam. Don’t expect endless gear worship – expect fast moves, clever tricks, and a workflow

Maono P1, Woovebox

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