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14. May 2026

Arturia Pigments 7: Rave Explorations Dissected – Digital Power for Euphoric Sound Design

Arturia’s official channel delivers a deep-dive into Pigments 7, spotlighting its role as a digital powerhouse for crafting high-energy, rave-inspired tracks. Guided by Alex, the video unpacks the Rave Explorations sound bank, demonstrating how Pigments’ multi-engine architecture, modulation matrix, and effects sculpt euphoric keys, punchy basses, and aggressive leads. This breakdown isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a workflow-centric tour through layering, macro controls, and the kind of sonic detail that digital synth nerds crave. If you’re curious about how Pigments 7’s architecture translates into real-world rave production, this is a must-watch.

Arturia Pigments 7

14. May 2026

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Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos Destroys the Headphone Hype: Real-World Studio Cans Reviewed

Sick of endless headphone debates that go nowhere? Lodewijk Vos (LØ) slices through the noise with a ruthless, practical look at what actually matters for producers. Forget audiophile waffle and price tag flexing—this video is all about which cans survive the studio grind, travel abuse, and late-night mix sessions. Expect honest takes, a few sacred cows slaughtered, and a focus on the $150–$300 sweet spot. If you want to know which headphones slap and which ones are just plastic landfill, this is your pit stop before you drop cash.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro, HiFiMAN Sundara, OneOdio Studio Max 2

14. May 2026

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Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Schools Us: Gain Staging Without the Nonsense

If your mixes sound like a toaster-fight in a tin can, Doctor Mix is here to slap some sense into your gain staging. In this punchy, hands-on video, the ever-enthusiastic Claudio Passavanti (aka Doctor Mix) ditches the theory and dives straight into real hardware to show why your signal chain is probably a mess. Expect practical demos, a bit of gear banter, and the kind of audio truths you can’t unhear. If you think gain staging is just for nerds in lab coats, think again—this is street-level audio hygiene for anyone who wants their tracks to actually slap.

Cubase, Sequential Prophet-10

14. May 2026

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Breaks Down Just Blaze’s Sample Game: Groove Lessons from a Beatmaking OG

If you ever wondered how Just Blaze sniffs out the illest samples and flips them into grooves that slap, Verysickbeats just dropped a masterclass breakdown that’ll make your next beat taste like hot sauce on street tacos. JFilt, the man behind Verysickbeats, takes us deep into the mind of Just Blaze—no boring theory, just real talk and hands-on tricks. From digging for soulful gems to slicing and transposing like a chef with a dull knife, this video is a goldmine for anyone who wants their beats to actually move a crowd. If you’re tired of stale loops and want to

Logic Pro, Serato Sample

14. May 2026

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Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself Drops Three Tension Tricks That Make Your Tracks Pop (No Risers Needed)

Sick of hearing the same old risers in every club banger? Pick Yourself is here to save your ears—and your tracks—from sounding like a demo straight outta Splice. In this video, our favorite no-nonsense mentor breaks down three killer ways to build tension without resorting to those tired transition clichés. If you’re ready to swap generic for genius and want your beats to slap like a late-night taco, keep reading. This isn’t about fancy plugins or flexing specs—it’s about streetwise moves that make your music stand out. Grab your headphones and let’s get into it.

Ableton Live

13. May 2026

TAS

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Unleash the ASM Diosynth: A Digital Windstorm at Superbooth

Hold onto your hats, mates—Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech have wrangled the ASM Diosynth at Superbooth 2026, and it’s blowing a gale of innovation through the world of wind instruments. Imagine a sax, a synth, and a spaceship console all mashed into one digital beast, ready to survive your next outback jam or a wild night at the pub. Jack and Oz dive deep, poking at every button, sensor, and squidgy pad, while ASM’s Randy lays out features that’ll make your jaw drop faster than a kangaroo dodging a ute. If you reckon wind synths are all hot air, this

ASM Diosynth Digital Wind Synthesiser

13. May 2026

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SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Meets Nonlinear Labs C25: Digital Sound Architecture for the Stage

The C25 from Nonlinear Labs is not a synthesizer for preset tourists – it’s an instrument for sound architects who love the unpredictable. SequencerTalk takes us through Stephan Schmitt’s latest creation at Superbooth 2026: a compact digital performance synth uncompromisingly focused on expression, playability, and direct control. With innovative sensor technology, haptic feedback, and an open platform philosophy, the C25 invites you to explore sonic spaces rather than just consume them. Those with patience and a keen ear for machine ethics will be rewarded with a new dimension of musical interaction.

Nonlinear Labs C15, Nonlinear Labs C25

13. May 2026

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SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Unleashes the Drift DJ Zero: Pocket-Sized Mayhem for DAWless Warriors

SequencerTalk dives into the Drift DJ Zero at Superbooth 2026—a battery-powered, palm-sized audio hub that’s more than just a DJ toy. This isn’t your average plastic box; it’s a two-deck, beat-synced, session-recording street weapon for live electronic heads, DAWless junkies, and anyone who wants to throw their laptop out the window. Dean Freud gets the lowdown from the developer, peeling back the layers on its hybrid workflow, hardware integration, and open-source ambitions. If you’re after a portable rig that can sync, mix, record, and play nice with your other gear, this one’s worth a look—just don’t expect it to make

Drift DJ Zero, Empress Effects ZOIA

13. May 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Drops Superbooth 2026: Forests, Funky OP-1s, and Techno Weapons

Superbooth 2026 is in full rave mode, and SYNTH ANATOMY is on the ground, sniffing out the wildest synth prototypes like a truffle pig in a modular forest. From the monstrous Schlappi Forest – a 16-voice FM beast with Three Body DNA – to the playful, hackable MÕNAI OP-1 lookalike, and Majella’s COMPAX, a sequencer that wants to chew up your drum machines, this video is a parade of future classics and oddballs. SYNTH ANATOMY’s style is all about hands-on, straight-talking coverage, and this episode is no exception. If you want a taste of what’s coming to your bunker, this

First Love Multitimbral FM Synthesizer, Majella COMPAX, MÕNAI OP-1 Like Synth, Schlappi Forest

12. May 2026

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Yamaha Synths Official

Yamaha Synths Official Delivers: Montage M8x as a Digital Performance Powerhouse

Yamaha Synths Official takes the stage with Kier Darby to spotlight the Montage M8x, a flagship synthesizer that blurs the line between studio sophistication and live performance agility. This video is a deep dive into the instrument’s digital architecture, from its balanced polyphonic aftertouch keybed to its seamless sound switching and advanced control assignments. Darby’s walkthrough is equal parts technical and musical, revealing how Montage M8x’s performance structure, assignable controls, scenes, and MIDI capabilities are engineered for maximum flexibility. For anyone curious about how Yamaha’s digital design philosophy translates into real-world workflows, this is a revealing look under the hood.

Yamaha Montage M8X

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