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21. May 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes Roland Zenology GX on iPad: A Sonic Street Weapon?

Roland finally drops a proper synth bomb on the iPad, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is on the front line, poking, prodding, and layering like a mad scientist in a rave bunker. Zenology GX isn’t just another port – it’s a full-fat, four-partial beast, dripping with classic Roland DNA and enough patch power to keep your thumbs busy until the next firmware update. Nu-Trix’s style is all about deep dives and practical hacks, so expect a no-nonsense tour through the app’s architecture, modulation mayhem, and a preset parade that’ll make your old JV-1080 weep. If you want to know whether

Roland ZENOLOGY GX

21. May 2026

RAUMKLANG

FRANK AND FREE

FRANK AND FREE in the AI Spotlight: Antiquity Meets Algorithm with DJ SPHAEROS

When Byzantine choral tradition collides with digital beat architecture, a sonic space unfolds like origami from history and the present. FRANK AND FREE puts DJ SPHAEROS, aka Brigitte Tannich, in the spotlight—a musician who fuses ancient musical traditions with AI-driven production, unafraid of Latin lyrics or danceable rhythms. The result: a concept album that is not only musicologically grounded but also aesthetically idiosyncratic. If you want to know how apocalypse and Byzantine avant-garde meet in the Suno studio, you’re in the right place. The details? They’re so multi-layered that they’re best experienced in the video itself.

Suno Studio

21. May 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips MF DOOM’s Drum Bounce: Gated Reverb, Streetwise Hacks, and That Signature Swing

If you ever wanted to snatch MF DOOM’s drum bounce and twist it into your own flavor, Verysickbeats just dropped a video that’s basically a masterclass in groove-jacking—Chicago style. JFilt breaks down the iconic pattern from “The Mic,” then flips it with his own drums, sample chops, and a healthy dose of gated reverb. The man’s workflow is smoother than a fresh pair of kicks, and he’s not shy about showing every little cheat code. If you’re after that 80s snare, streetwise arrangement tricks, and a beat that slaps like a late-night taco run, this one’s for you.

Serato Sample, Very Sick Drums 2

20. May 2026

LYRA

Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official: Seqtrak as a Tone Generator with YC88 – Expanding Live Keyboard Architectures

Yamaha Synths Official brings us a hands-on demonstration of the Seqtrak, not just as a groovebox, but as a flexible tone generator and sound expander for the YC88 stage keyboard. This video dives into how Seqtrak’s multi-engine architecture and recent OS updates unlock new possibilities for live keyboardists, enabling seamless layering, splits, and MIDI control. With a focus on workflow, expression assignments, and practical stage integration, the session walks through real-world setups—showing how pads, brass, leads, and backing tracks can be woven into a live rig. If you’re curious about hybrid performance setups and how Yamaha’s digital instruments talk to

Yamaha SEQTRAK, Yamaha YC88

20. May 2026

MILES

chase bliss

Chase Bliss Big Time: Analog Delay Presets Explored

Chase Bliss, the Minnesota pedal alchemists, have a knack for cramming analog soul and digital wizardry into stompboxes that beg to be patched, prodded, and generally misbehaved with. Their latest, Big Time, is no exception—a delay pedal with ten factory presets, each serving as a launchpad for sonic exploration. In this official walkthrough, analog engineer John Snyder takes us on a guided tour through each preset, revealing not just the breadth of delay and modulation effects on offer, but also the underlying circuitry’s character. For those of us who think in feedback paths and filter voicings, this video is a

Chase Bliss Big Time

20. May 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia KeyLab mk3 Update 1.5: Performance-Driven Refinement for the Modern Controller

Arturia’s KeyLab mk3 has always aimed to be more than just a MIDI controller—it’s a central command station for both studio and stage. With Update 1.5, Arturia doubles down on its commitment to performance workflows, introducing deep Apple MainStage integration, a reimagined Analog Lab Multi interface, and a host of UI improvements. This official walkthrough highlights how the mk3’s robust hardware and evolving software ecosystem are designed to keep pace with demanding creative environments. We take a close look at what’s new, how it changes the day-to-day experience, and where Arturia’s flagship stands in the ever-competitive world of hybrid controllers.

Arturia KeyLab MK3

20. May 2026

TAS

True Cuckoo

True Cuckoo’s Tonverk Live Rig: A Case Full of Chaos and Cleverness

Pack your bags, mates—True Cuckoo’s taking us on a wild ride through his live electronic setup, and it’s as jam-packed as a festival esky before a long weekend. This isn’t just any rig; it’s a performance case built for quick setups, rowdy gigs, and the odd airport mishap. With his signature blend of Norwegian chill and nerdy enthusiasm, True Cuckoo breaks down every layer, from MIDI wizardry to vocal FX that’ll make your head spin. If you’re keen on clever gear hacks and want to see how a pro keeps the crowd buzzing, this walkthrough is a must-watch. Just don’t

Analog Cases Unison Performance Case, Colourbox V2, KO Sidekick, Lightreft Monolit, Model Cycles, Phase8, Sennheiser E935, Tonverk

20. May 2026

SPARKY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Unleash the RANE System One: Stem Splitting Goes Rogue

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech are back in the bunker, this time putting the RANE System One through its paces with the fresh Engine DJ 5.0 update. Forget laptop faffing—real-time stem splitting is now baked right into the hardware, letting DJs carve up tracks like a Sunday roast, live and on the fly. Jack Duxbury and crew don’t just show off the tech—they throw it into the deep end, isolating vocals and instruments mid-set with a single swipe. If you’re after a DJ deck that turns any tune into a playground for mashups and a cappellas, this is your ticket.

Rane System One

19. May 2026

SPARKY

Metamyther

Ferry Island Modular: Metamyther Dives Into Eurorack’s New Sonic Street Weapons

Metamyther isn’t here to waste your time – this interview with Ferry Island Modular is a full-on rave bunker tour of one of Eurorack’s freshest disruptors. Forget the same old filter clones; these Finns are cooking up modules with attitude, from the Four Seas wavetable beast to the Undertow modulation matrix and the Beacon stereo VCA/LPG. The chat is fast, nerdy, and full of the kind of detail you only get when the creators are as obsessed as you are. Stick around for a sneaky teaser of their next mad invention – and trust me, you’ll want to see the

Beacon Stereo Pingable VCA/LPG, Four Seas wavetable oscillator, Undertow morphing wavetable VCO/LFO matrix

19. May 2026

RILEY

L.Dre

L.Dre Gets Schooled: The MPC Key 37 Flips the Script

Ever slept on a piece of gear, only to have it slap you awake? That’s exactly what happens when L.Dre and his cousin Kyle Gee dive into the MPC Key 37. In this video, L.Dre—usually a pad-punching, key-avoiding beatmaker—gets his mind changed in real time. The MPC Key 37 isn’t just another MIDI slab; it’s a full-on beatmaking playground, and these two show how it flips workflow, sampling, and arrangement on its head. If you thought you needed a PhD in DAWs to cook up fire, think again—this box is all about vibes and instant gratification. Let’s break down why

MPC Key 37, MPC Live II

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