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21. March 2026

Expert Sleepers disting NT: At the Heart of Simon Kirby’s Modular Mindset

In this deep-dive presentation from Schneiderskeller, Simon Kirby unpacks his modular system with the Expert Sleepers disting NT as its beating heart. Expert Sleepers, renowned for bridging the gap between DAW-centric and modular workflows, here showcases the NT’s polyphonic and MPE prowess, as well as its ability to host a dizzying array of effects and sound engines. Kirby’s approach is all about maximising sonic flexibility in a compact setup, using the disting NT to shrink his system without sacrificing creative options. For those curious about how a single module can redefine patching strategies and performance workflows, this session is a

Expert Sleepers disting NT

21. March 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Unleashes the Super JX: Retroaktiv MPG-7X and Vecoven PWM Takeover

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Roland Super JX, but this isn’t your grandad’s rack synth demo. With the Retroaktiv MPG-7X controller strapped on and the Vecoven PWM upgrade under the hood, Starsky turns this vintage beast into a modern sonic street weapon. Expect hands-on tweaks, lush pads, and enough modulation to make your head spin. If you think the Super JX is just another dusty relic, think again—this combo kicks like a drunken horse and Starsky’s no-nonsense breakdown will have you eyeing eBay before the video’s over.

Retroaktiv MPG-7X controller, Roland MKS-70 Super Jupiter, Vecoven PWM upgrade

20. March 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Rave Bunker Showdown: 3rd Wave vs UDO Super Gemini

If you’re eyeing a flagship synth that could flatten your wallet and your studio table, Devin Belanger’s latest video is the cage match you need. He pits the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave against the UDO Super Gemini—two hybrid monsters that promise to be your forever synth, if you can handle the heat. Devin’s style is all about hands-on jamming, sharp comparisons, and zero tolerance for gear that doesn’t deliver. Expect a no-nonsense breakdown of features, strengths, and the kind of sound demos that make you want to sell your car. If you’re torn between these two beasts, this is the

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, UDO Super Gemini

20. March 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s Workshop Computer: A Modular Toolbox Wilder Than a Roo at a Bush Doof

If you reckon your Eurorack needs a digital jolt, DivKid’s deep-dive into the Music Thing Workshop Computer will have you grinning like a kookaburra at a sausage sizzle. This 8HP module is a digital Swiss army knife for audio and CV, packing everything from random sequencers to tape-style loopers in a case smaller than your average stubby. With a stack of wild program cards—some from RYK, some from the community—this little box is as unpredictable as Melbourne weather. DivKid’s signature style keeps things cheeky, clear, and full of patching mischief, making this video a must-watch for anyone keen on modular

Music Thing Workshop Computer, RYK Program Cards

20. March 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Gets Loony: Building the Neutral Labs Luna Synth

Ready for a wild ride through the outback of DIY synth building? Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the Neutral Labs Luna—a Lunetta-inspired box of sonic chaos that’ll have your patch cables in a twist. This isn’t your average solder-and-play kit; it’s a proper challenge, full of oddball components and instructions that read like a cryptic treasure map. Robin’s signature blend of dry wit and hands-on honesty makes the journey as entertaining as it is educational. If you’re keen on unpredictable noise machines and don’t mind a bit of sweat and solder, this one’s for you, mate.

Neutral Labs Luna

20. March 2026

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Audio Tutorial Experts

Audio Tutorial Experts: Music Production POV – Point of View Masterclass Reviewed

Tired of glossy tutorials where everything runs like clockwork? Buckle up! Audio Tutorial Experts take you on a wild studio ride—straight from Kai’s headcam. No sugarcoated instructions here, just real production life: spontaneous ideas, real problems, and the sound of blinking machines that throw you right into the heart of the beat-frying pan. If you want to know how house and techno tracks are really made—including frustration, flow, and fat grooves—this is your ticket. And the best part: With Ableton project files, you can get your hands dirty and build your own synth playground.

Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Moog-Synthesizer, Roland Synthesizer

20. March 2026

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SON WU

SON WU Digs Into the MPC Sample Leak: Classic Vibes, Modern Tricks

If you thought the sampler game was getting stale, SON WU just dropped a spicy leak that’ll have beatmakers everywhere double-checking their gear budgets. In this video, SON WU breaks down the rumored specs of the upcoming AKAI MPC Sample—a compact groovebox that’s got more throwback energy than a crate of dusty vinyl. With his signature warm, no-nonsense style, SON WU slices through the Google-translated leaks and gives us the real talk on what this box might mean for your next street corner jam. Don’t expect a dry spec sheet—expect honest opinions, a few laughs, and plenty of reasons to

Akai MPC Sample, Roland SP-404MKII, Teenage Engineering KO II

19. March 2026

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OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments E16: Five Workflow-Changing Features in Focus

OXI Instruments, known for their forward-thinking hardware brains for hybrid setups, takes center stage with the E16—a MIDI controller designed to supercharge your creative workflow. In their latest video, OXI walks us through five standout features that promise to make the E16 more than just another MIDI box: from morphing snapshots and nested parameter destinations to real-time randomization and group control. With hands-on demonstrations using the Elektron Syntakt and Erica Synths Nightverb, the video is a deep dive into how digital performance tools can become truly expressive. If you’re after a controller that’s as much about evolving ideas as it

Elektron Syntakt, Erica Synths Nightverb, OXI E16

19. March 2026

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MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech & Hammer: Building House Beats from Hardware Heaven

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a hardware-obsessed house producer in a studio full of classic gear? MusicRadar Tech teams up with DJ Hammer, and the result is a gritty, hands-on session that’s all groove, no fluff. Hammer’s workflow is like a late-night diner—messy, fast, and full of flavor. He’s got the TR-808, SH-101, and CS1x lined up like a beatmaker’s dream team, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. If you want to see how real house tracks get cooked up—warts, weirdness, and all—this video is your ticket to the kitchen.

Ableton Live, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-808, Yamaha CS1x

18. March 2026

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Frap Tools

Frap Tools Magnolia: Precision Meets Patchable Warmth

Frap Tools, the Italian maestros of modular design, take a scalpel to the myth that analog equals warmth in their deep-dive on the Magnolia polysynth. In this video, they address the instrument’s reputation for sounding ‘cold’ or ‘digital’—a side effect of its surgical precision and FM prowess—by demonstrating how to inject movement, drift, and character back into the mix. The walkthrough is a veritable patcher’s playground, showing how Magnolia’s control points can be nudged and wobbled to conjure everything from subtle instability to thick, vintage pads. For those who believe warmth is earned, not given, this is a masterclass in

Frap Tools Magnolia

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