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6. September 2026

Chords Like Vapor: Bthelick Illuminates KETTAMA’s Sonic Spell

The fog lifts, and we wander through KETTAMA’s memory-soaked soundscape under Bthelick’s guiding hand. In this video, dance music’s hidden architecture is revealed: chords flutter like moths around a dim bulb, drone tones shimmer as sonic ghosts, and every sampled texture ripples with nostalgia. This isn’t just a breakdown—it’s an invitation to drift inside the emotional core of modern club music, where every note is a story half-remembered and every effect leaves a fingerprint on the air.

Ableton, FL Studio, Microkeys by Meatbeats, OrilRiver by Denis Tyhanov, Variety of Sound EpicVerb

6. September 2026

RILEY

sunwarper

MPC Sample Reality Check: Sunwarper Spills the Good, the Bad & the Groovy

Ever thought the MPC Sample might be your shortcut to beatmaking bliss? Sunwarper, the LA wizard of warped electronics, lays down five cold truths every buyer should know. From slick sample chopping to head-scratching workflow quirks, he pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to live with this budget banger. If you’re after streetwise advice and honest banter—plus a peek at why those pads hit like a crate of vinyl—this one’s for you. Pour a cheap beer and dig in.

Akai MPC Sample, Roland SP-404

6. September 2026

LUMINA

synth4ever

A Studio of Sonic Memory: synth4ever Journeys through Devin Belanger’s Ambient Sanctuary

In the luminous world of synth storytelling, synth4ever invites us into Devin Belanger’s creative nebula. From classical roots to electronic reverie, Devin—known musically as Miles Away—unfolds a studio woven with analog ghosts, digital whispers, and tactile tools that blur nostalgia and innovation. Through this immersive tour, we wander not just among synthesizers, but through the emotive philosophy of a composer who crafts sound like memory, and memory like sound. Here, every knob, pedal, and patch breathes with intention, inviting us to drift deeper into the magnetic resonance of creative life.

Arturia MiniFreak, ASM Hydrasynth (Leviasynth), E7, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Fairfield Circuitry Meat Mod, Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth, Maris Autobot X, Maris Mercury X, Moog Matriarch, Night Verb Erica Synths, Novation Peak, OBX8, Osmose, Prophet 10 Special Edition, Rhodes Mark 1, Serum 2, Solar 42, Soma Cosmos, Third Wave, UDO Super Gemini, Walrus Marakai

6. September 2026

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Living Strings: Breathing Human Touch Into Orchestral Sound

In the luminous workshop of CROW HILL, strings are not just programmed—they are conjured, whispered, and set adrift. Christian invites us to abandon the brittle safety of legato samples, choosing instead to trust the centuries-old magic of human musicianship. Each take is a ripple of intent, each session a gentle storm of preparation. This video is not a how-to manual, but a call to step into the haze where real strings blur with samples and the spirit of the room sings louder than the gear. The result? String music that doesn’t just convince—it shimmers.

Arcane Strings, Glass Strings by The Crow Hill Company, Shure SM57

6. September 2026

SPARKY

Sanjay C

Reason Free Unleashed: Sanjay C Breaks Down the No-BS, All-Killer Freebie

Sanjay C drops the synth hammer with a look at Reason Free—no trial, just pure rack magic. He tears through the real highlights: plugin power, standalone action, and a giveaway haul that’ll make your plugin folder sweat. New tools and wild deals roll in, but Reason Free is the unsung hero here. Miss this, and you’re missing free bangers for your studio.

Arturia Pure Sub, Eventide Blackhole, LEWITT Space Replicator, MXL CR89, Oberheim Teo-5, Reason Free, Sonible Smart Chain, UAD Oxide Tape Recorder, UAD Ravel, UAD Waterfall B3

5. September 2026

LYRA

RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s Melody Flip: Generative Inspiration Inside Your DAW

RolandChannel lifts the curtain on Melody Flip, a DAW-friendly plug-in designed to shake up your melodic workflow with generative algorithms and flexible editing. This official walkthrough focuses on how Melody Flip’s library of musical palettes, adjustable density, and real-time DAW sync converge to offer instant inspiration for producers of all stripes. From auditioning genre styles to exporting raw MIDI, the video showcases how Melody Flip fits into modern music creation—whether you’re building a beat or sketching out a full track.

Melody Flip, TR-909 Drum Machine plugin

5. September 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Sonicware MINIMAL: ReBirth Rebooted or Just a Meme Machine?

AudioPilz, king of Bad Gear and synth meme culture, tackles the Sonicware MINIMAL—a groovebox channeling ReBirth vibes with a modern twist. Is this quirky little box a portable acid rave or a plastic letdown? With AudioPilz at the helm, expect sharp wit, real talk about the workflow, and the kind of teardown only he can deliver. If you’re after the true street view on this box, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Sonicware MINIMAL

5. September 2026

SPARKY

Synth Diy Guy

Synth Diy Guy Unleashes the Perkons Voice: One Module, Full Rave

Synth Diy Guy drags the Erica Synths Perkons Voice module into the spotlight – and the bunker – to show just how much filth you can wring from a single Eurorack voice. Forget hauling the HD-01: all the bite and character now fits on a skiff. Expect joystick acrobatics, gritty patching, and a full-on track built from nothing but this module. It’s dirty, it’s clever, and it makes you want to ditch half your rack. If you’re hungry for performance tricks and sonic chaos, you’re in the right place.

Doepfer A-174-4 Black Joystick, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Erica Synths Perkons Voice, LinnStrument, North Coast Synthesis Gracious Host, Vaski 2Z Trigger, Yamaha three zone pad

4. September 2026

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Puts Elastic Melody 1.2 Through Its Paces: More Than Just a Beat Maker

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes Elastic Melody 1.2 for a spin, showing off how this update transforms a quick and dirty beat machine into a mutant sound design playground. Forget vanilla sequencers: with new waveforms, FM hacks, and filter mayhem, Elastic Melody is gunning for your next iOS groovebox obsession. If you think you know what this app can do, think again—the new features kick like a drunken horse. Ready to see a mobile app throw down with the big boys?

Elastic Melody 1.2

4. September 2026

LUMINA

Devin Belanger

Magnetic Memories: Devin Belanger and the Longing for Tape’s Ghost

Why do sounds from a vanished time haunt us so? In this introspective journey, Devin Belanger drifts through the spectral haze of analog tape—the Walters T805 as his vessel. With poetic candor, he traces the tactile warmth and magnetic friction that color our memories and infuse even digital notes with longing. This is less a gear review, more a meditation: on sonic nostalgia, on yearning for imperfection, and on the invisible stories that tape weaves into every synth line.

Walters Audio T805

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