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16. May 2026

Voltage Labs Unleashes the Haloplane: Synth, Sculpture, or Sonic Kangaroo?

Mate, Voltage Labs just dropped a wild one at Superbooth 2026 – the Koma Elektronik Haloplane. Forget your regular keys and pads; this beast lets you play with electromagnetic fields like you’re wrangling sound out of thin air. It’s a digital instrument, a performance interface, and a sound sculpture all mashed into one, and it’s got more tricks up its sleeve than a magician at a bush doof. If you’re keen on gear that’s as experimental as a BBQ in a cyclone, this is the one to watch. Let’s dive into the chaos and see what makes the Haloplane tick.

Koma Elektronik Haloplane

16. May 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz Digs Up the Waldorf microQ: The 2000s Are Back, Like It or Not

Forget your misty-eyed 90s nostalgia—AudioPilz is here to drag us kicking and screaming into the early 2000s with the Waldorf microQ, a synth that’s as yellow as a dodgy kebab van and twice as likely to upset purists. In classic Bad Gear fashion, Florian Pilz slices through the marketing guff and gets right to the digital meat, poking fun at the microQ’s quirks while unearthing its raw, aggressive charm. Expect hard truths, sharp wit, and a few sounds that could peel the paint off your nan’s living room. If you think synth history is all about analog warmth, this one’s

Waldorf microQ

16. May 2026

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Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang Goes Full Glitch Wizard with the DHM89B2: Vintage Weirdness Unleashed

Strap in, mates—Andrew Huang’s gone fossicking in the gear graveyard and dug up the DHM89B2, a vintage French oddball that’s as unpredictable as a BBQ in a hailstorm. In this episode of Weird Gear, Andrew’s playful, genre-hopping style meets a digital delay and pitch shifter from the late ‘70s that’s more chaos box than studio tool. With its companion KB2000 keyboard and a buffet of glitchy tricks, this beast is perfect for anyone who loves their sounds wild, warped, and a bit unhinged. If you’re into experimental jams and sonic curveballs, this one’s a ripper—just don’t expect it to play

Publison DHM89B2, Publison KB2000

16. May 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther Unleashes the Demon Box: Industrial Mayhem in a Metal Triangle

If you think synths should behave themselves, look away now. Metamyther drags us into the abyss with the Demon Box from Eternal Research—a machine that looks like it was built by a mad scientist with a grudge against polite sound design. Forget your vanilla oscillators and predictable filters; this beast is all about electromagnetic chaos, inductor voodoo, and sounds that could clear out a dodgy pub at closing time. Metamyther’s cinematic industrial flair meets a box that’s as unpredictable as a punk gig in a power cut. Ready for some proper sonic carnage? Strap in.

Eternal Research Demon Box

16. May 2026

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Bthelick

Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

Ever wondered why your 909s sound more like a polite handshake than a warehouse punch? Bthelick, the dancefloor scientist with a knack for demystifying classic grooves, dives headfirst into the murky waters of 90s techno. This video isn’t just another nostalgia trip – it’s a practical, plugin-packed breakdown of how to channel Jeff Mills without selling your organs for vintage gear. Expect gritty tips, budget hacks, and a masterclass in lo-fi post-processing. If you want your tracks to sweat like it’s 1992, this is your blueprint. Prepare for crunchy converters, cassette grime, and a big dose of British sarcasm.

Ableton Live, Airwindows 2Vinyl4, Airwindows Mackie 1202, AudioThing Blindfold EQ, Caelum Audio Cassette 2, Clark Audio Textures, D16 Decimort, Full Bucket Brigade Delay, IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine, Inphonik RX950, iZotope Vinyl, Kilohearts Bitcrusher, Sonic Anomaly Unlimited, Spectrum Thief, Superfly DSP Lost Tapes, TAL Bitcrusher, Temecula DSP MDV2

15. May 2026

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Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Unveils Montage M8x: A Deep Dive into Expressive Power and Sound Design

Yamaha Synths Official brings us a focused walkthrough of the Montage M8x, with Michael Feiner spotlighting its most compelling features for sound designers and performers alike. This video is a showcase of what happens when expressive control meets a robust digital architecture: polyphonic aftertouch, advanced filter drive, polyphonic wave folding, and a comprehensive effects system all take center stage. The presentation leans into the Montage M8x’s ability to morph and layer sounds seamlessly, making it a strong contender for both creative studio work and dynamic live performance. If you’re curious about how Yamaha’s flagship integrates deep sound-shaping with performance-friendly workflows,

Yamaha Montage M8X

15. May 2026

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RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s TR-1000: Nadia Struiwigh’s Ambient Architectures Unveiled

RolandChannel’s latest episode of Inside Rhythm spotlights the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator in the hands of ambient innovator Nadia Struiwigh. This is not your standard groovebox demo: Nadia’s approach to the TR-1000 is all about recycling sound, layering textures, and bending the machine’s architecture to serve her emotive, genre-fluid vision. The video moves fluidly between hands-on manipulation, performance improvisation, and reflective conversation—offering a rare look at how a digital rhythm instrument can become an expressive tool for ambient sound design. If you’re curious about how digital rhythm machines can be reimagined for deep, atmospheric music, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

Roland TR-1000

15. May 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Superbooth 2026: Five Synths That Slap (and a Few That Don’t)

Superbooth 2026: the synth nerd’s Glastonbury, and Devin Belanger is your backstage pass. Fresh from a sun-drenched Porto, Devin (aka Miles Away) slices through the hype and plastic to deliver his top five picks from Berlin’s annual gear circus. Expect volcanic synths, FM monsters, and a few curveballs that’ll make your wallet weep. Devin’s style is equal parts deep-dive and dry wit, with enough hands-on demos and interviews to keep even the most jaded groovebox junkie glued to the screen. If you want the real dirt on what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s just overpriced, this is the only list

ASM Leviasynth, Buchla Ziggy, Frap Tools Magnolia, Genki KATLA, Kabara Goya Storm Summoner, Modal Element 1, Soma Enigma

15. May 2026

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Sonic Time Machine: Drifting Through the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle

Step into a world where keys shimmer like city lights on rain-soaked streets. Sanjay C, ever the guide through musical nebulae, invites us to wander the Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle—a constellation of virtual instruments that channel the soul of vintage keyboards and synthesizers. Here, each note is a story, every timbre a ghost from another era, and the boundary between analog memory and digital possibility dissolves. This is not just a plugin demo; it’s a tactile journey through expressive pianos, electric legends, and the spectral glow of the Chroma synth. Prepare to lose yourself in a landscape where sound is

Rhodes Anthology, Rhodes Chroma, Rhodes Complete Keys Bundle, Rhodes Pianology, Rhodes V8 Pro, Wurlitzer by Rhodes

15. May 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs Unleash the Polivoks-8: Soviet Fury Goes Polyphonic

Voltage Labs have rolled into Superbooth 2026 with the Elta Music Polivoks-8, a synth that takes the infamous Soviet Polyvox and cranks it up to eight voices of analog chaos. Forget nostalgia—this thing is a modern street weapon, packing digital brains with pure analog muscle. Dual oscillators, classic filters, joystick madness and enough play modes to keep your rave bunker shaking. If you want a taste of vintage grit without the vintage headaches, Voltage Labs’ slick demo is the place to start. Just don’t expect polite sounds or polite commentary—this beast is here to rumble.

Elta Music Polivoks-8

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