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13. December 2025

AudioPilz’s BAD GEAR Shopping Guide: Synths for Every Wallet and Weirdo

AudioPilz is back with a holiday shopping guide that slices through the synth market like a chainsaw through a stack of IKEA flatpacks. Forget the usual influencer fluff—this is a tour through the wild, fragmented world of electronic music gear, tailor-made for everyone from broke bedroom beatmakers to deep-pocketed collectors. Expect savage wit, meme-grade commentary, and enough real talk to make your credit card sweat. If you’re hunting for the perfect groovebox, synth, or just an excuse to buy more kit, AudioPilz has you covered—just don’t blame him when your bank balance flatlines.

Arturia MiniFreak, Dreadbox Typhon, Elektron Model:Samples, Focusrite Scarlett, Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Korg Minilogue, Korg Volca FM, KRK Rokit, Mayer EMI MD900, Novation Bass Station 2, Novation Circuit, Roland S-1, Soundcraft Notepad 8FX, Waldorf Quantum, Yamaha HS

13. December 2025

SPARKY

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER vs. The Schober Tunesmith: Vintage Oddity or Secret Weapon?

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER dives headfirst into the Schober Tunesmith—a DIY kit organ that’s as quirky as it is stubborn. This isn’t your average synth teardown: expect cracked circuit boards, dodgy power supplies, and a heap of soldering mischief. True to form, LMNC brings his signature blend of chaos and charm, turning what could’ve been a landfill rescue into a playable museum piece. If you like your synths with a side of unpredictability and a dash of history, this one’s for you. Don’t expect a glossy demo—expect real talk, real fixes, and a synth that’s more character than polish.

Schober Tunesmith

13. December 2025

LUMINA

Tonepusher

Tonepusher Illuminates the Sonic Ghosts of ‘Pretty Hate Machine’

Step into the magnetic haze of industrial memory, as Tonepusher unravels the spectral drum textures of Nine Inch Nails’ ‘Pretty Hate Machine.’ This video is a journey through sampled fragments, lo-fi grit, and the haunted machinery that shaped a generation’s pulse. With a poetic eye for detail, Tonepusher reveals how Trent Reznor’s creative alliances and the E-mu Emax’s peculiar circuitry conjured beats that feel both mechanical and deeply human. For those who seek to drift inside the sound, this exploration is a map to the album’s fractured light and rhythmic shadows.

Akai S950, Behringer LM Drum, E-mu Emax, Isla Instruments S2400, Rosum SP1200, Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12

13. December 2025

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ALM TV

ALM TV’s Turismo: Iterative Drones and Tape Loops in a Modular Playground

ALM / Busy Circuits steps away from the groove box stereotype with their Turismo modular workstation, diving into the world of iterative drone composition. In this hands-on ALM TV video, the team demonstrates how Turismo’s stereo I/O and flexible module selection can be harnessed for evolving soundscapes, especially when paired with a trusty four-track cassette recorder. The patching is practical, the workflow is exploratory, and the results are anything but predictable—showcasing Turismo’s ability to morph from beat machine to ambient laboratory. If you’re curious about how a modern Eurorack system can blur the lines between structured sequencing and freeform sonic

MCF x2, Megamilton, Megatang, MFx, Squid Salmple, Turismo

13. December 2025

LUMINA

MusicRadar Tech

Bonobo’s Sonic Cartography: MusicRadar Tech Guides Us Through the Fog of ‘Kiara’

Step into the London studio of Bonobo, where sound is sculpted like mist over water and every beat is a brushstroke on the canvas of memory. In this archival journey unearthed by MusicRadar Tech, we witness the making of ‘Kiara’—a track that shimmers with both nostalgia and invention. Here, vintage drum machines pulse like distant thunder, samples are woven into rhythmic mosaics, and textures bloom from unexpected places, including the humble iPhone. Bonobo’s process is less about construction and more about discovery, inviting us to drift inside the sonic nebula where electronic and organic worlds entwine. Prepare to listen with

Alesis Micron, Auto harp, Dr. Rhythm, iPhone (8-bit Tone App), PSP Vintage Warmer, Rhodes, Roland TR-909

12. December 2025

TAS

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Launchpad Pro MK3: Sequencing Like a Roo on the Loose

Ready to see the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 go from humble clip launcher to the wild heart of your next hardware rave? Starsky Carr, the UK’s synth wizard with a knack for no-nonsense deep dives, takes this plastic beast for a spin and shows us it’s anything but basic. From micro-timing trickery to generative chaos, he wrings out every last drop of performance juice. If you reckon you know what a Launchpad can do, mate, you’re in for a surprise – this one’s got more moves than a kangaroo on a trampoline. Grab a cold one and let’s jump in!

Novation Launchpad Pro MK3

12. December 2025

RILEY

Vulture Culture

Vulture Culture’s $500 Synth Smackdown: Streetwise Picks for Every Budget

Ever tried to build a killer beat rig with the cash you found in your couch cushions? Vulture Culture’s got your back. In this wild ride through the best synths under $500, he slices through the spec-sheet hype and gets straight to what matters: real-world sound that slaps in a mix. Whether you’re hustling for a $70 analog noise box or eyeing a semi-modular beast, this video breaks down which boxes deliver the most bang (and bass) for your buck. If you want honest, no-nonsense picks and sound demos that’ll make your next track hit harder than a late-night taco

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia Minibrute 2, Dreadbox Hades Reissue, Korg Modwave, Korg Monotron Delay, Korg OPSIX, Korg Wavestate, Roland AIRA Compact S-1

12. December 2025

SPARKY

Free Beat

Free Beat Unleashes the Woovebox Holiday Update: Android, Count-In, and Quantize Mayhem

The Woovebox just got a holiday-level injection of new features, and Free Beat is here to bang the drum about it—literally. This update isn’t just a stocking filler; it’s a proper toolkit for anyone who likes their grooveboxes smarter and their workflow less painful. From a slick Android app to count-in recording and the long-awaited return of quantized note entry, Free Beat slices through the fluff and shows off what actually matters. If you’re tired of clunky transfers and off-grid timing headaches, this video is your new cheat sheet. Dive in for the highlights, but trust me—some things you’ll want

Behringer UMC1820, Woovebox

12. December 2025

TAS

EZBOT

EZBOT Unleashes the Pseudos: Melody Mayhem in Modular Land

Strap in, mates—EZBOT’s back and he’s wrangling the Pseudos module like a kangaroo on a synth bender. This isn’t your average melody generator; it’s a wild fusion of music theory, Turing Machine randomness, and enough melodic chaos to keep even the most jaded modular head grinning. In this episode, EZBOT throws the Pseudos into the ring with a polysynth and his trusty Elektron crew, showing off cascading notes, cinematic moods, and drum & bass madness. If you’re keen to see how theory meets pure fun (and how quickly a studio can turn into a rave), this one’s for you.

Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Digitone II, Elektron Octatrack Mk2, Monumatic, Pseudos by Raya Media

12. December 2025

TAS

Alex Ball

Alex Ball’s 70s Cop Show Music: Funky Chords, Crunchy Brass, and a Rhodes Mk8 on Patrol

Ever wanted to soundtrack a high-speed car chase through the mean streets of Melbourne—or at least your lounge room? Alex Ball’s latest deep dive is a wild ride through the world of 70s cop show music, packed with crunchy chords, swaggering brass, and grooves that could out-funk a possum at a bush doof. With his signature blend of vintage gear nerdery and cinematic flair, Alex unpacks the tricks and tools that made those classic TV themes so unforgettable. Grab a cold one, crank the volume, and get ready for a tutorial that’s as slick as a detective’s moustache and twice

CineSamples CinePerk, EMT 240 Plate Reverb, Ibanez RM 80, Native Instruments Abbey Road 70s Drummer, Native Instruments Session Horns Pro, Rhodes MK8, Shure SM57, Vox V846HW Wah Pedal, Waves Abbey Road Vinyl

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