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4. June 2026

Molten Music Technology vs. Forge Time Vhikk X: Rave Weapon or Overhyped Oddity?

Molten Music Technology dives headfirst into the Forge Time Vhikk X, a module hyped as the clouds or Morphagene of the modern modular scene. Is it a twisted melodic monster or an emperor with no clothes? Robin Vincent’s hands-on approach drags the Vhikk X through a cinematic collision of chaos, beauty, and gritty textures. Expect honest takes, sarcastic jabs at cryptic controls, and enough sound design weirdness to fill a spaceship’s cargo bay. If you want the real dirt – and a good laugh – this is the review you need before dropping your hard-earned cash on this polarising bit

Befaco Random 8, Forge Time Vhikk X

3. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional and Spitfire Audio: Cinematic String Power in the MPC Ecosystem

Akai Professional teams up with Spitfire Audio to inject cinematic string textures directly into the MPC workflow with the Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition. This collaboration brings Spitfire’s signature expressive sampling to a new audience, blending lush orchestral sounds with hands-on MPC control. The video demonstrates how these meticulously recorded strings are integrated natively, with detailed editing and mixing options tailored for producers and composers alike. From dynamic expression tools to mic blending and automation, the plugin aims to enhance both beat-making and scoring within the MPC environment. We dive into how it all comes together—and what this means for

Akai MPC Live 3 Retro Edition, Spitfire Audio Originals Intimate Strings MPC Edition

3. June 2026

MILES

Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering’s Silver Era Farewell: Patchable Classics on Final Sale

Noise Engineering waves goodbye to their iconic silver-panel Eurorack modules with a clearance sale, marking the end of a visually distinctive era. In this video, the LA-based boutique brand offers a rapid-fire demo tour of choice modules—from arpeggiators and clock dividers to clever utility boxes—each showcased with practical patch ideas. Expect a brisk, hands-on overview that spotlights the raw, immediate workflows Noise Engineering is known for. For modular enthusiasts, this is both a nostalgic nod and a last call to snag these characterful modules for your rack.

Horologic Solum, Jam Jam, NIVGRAD, Op Ned, Pons Asinorum

3. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional x Spitfire Audio: Cinematic Pads for MPC – Layered Atmospheres Meet Workflow Precision

Akai Professional teams up with Spitfire Audio to deliver the Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition, injecting cinematic texture and evolving pads directly into MPC hardware. In this official walkthrough, TeftyTeft guides us through the essentials—from expressive macros to a flexible blend engine—demonstrating how these lush, atmospheric sounds can be sculpted and infused into your existing MPC workflow. This isn’t just a preset pack, but a thoughtfully adapted collection with performance nuance and modular mix options, all designed to fit seamlessly within the MPC’s hands-on architecture. Read on as we dissect the features, sound design tools, and the creative layering possibilities

AIR Reverb Pro, Akai MPC Live 3 Retro, Spitfire Audio Intimate Strings, Spitfire Audio Originals Cinematic Pads MPC Edition

3. June 2026

TAS

Andrew Huang

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

LUMINA

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

SPARKY

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

LUMINA

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

SPARKY

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

SPARKY

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

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