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29. April 2026

DivKid Unleashes the Swell: Valve Mayhem and Modulation Madness

Strap in, mates—DivKid’s at it again, this time wrangling the Swell filter from Bartola Instruments like a synth cowboy at a bush doof. This isn’t your nan’s polite low-pass; we’re talking tube-driven filth and modulation chaos that’ll make your patch cables sweat. In true DivKid style, the video is a first-patch romp through crunchy valve distortion, clever modulation tricks, and enough rhythmic movement to keep even the most jaded techno possum awake. If you like your filters wild and your sound design unpredictable, you’re in for a treat. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss a modulation trick that could change your

Apollo View IOU, Bartola Instruments Swell, Joranalogue Cycle 5, Making Sound Machines Multiplikand, Thonk Synth dual VCA, Thonk Synth VCO, TINRS Next Tuesday, Vostok Instruments Fuji, WMD + Infrasonic Audio Cosmic Debris

29. April 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes Wee Noise Makers’ Digital Mayhem at SynthFest France

SYNTH ANATOMY dives headfirst into the weird and wonderful world of Wee Noise Makers at SynthFest France 2026. Forget your grandad’s music box—this crew is hacking nostalgia with MIDI, Mutable engines, and a sprinkle of DIY chaos. From the punch-card Musicbox Synthesizer to the open-source Noise Nugget board and a Volca stand that stacks higher than your last energy bill, it’s all about bending the rules and making noise your way. If you’re into modular mischief and sonic experiments, this is a booth you don’t want to scroll past.

AMVS 3D-printed Volca Stand, Noise Nugget, PGB1 Pocket Groove Box, Wee Noise Makers Musicbox Synthesizer

29. April 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Thingstone Track8: DAWless Recording, No Excuses

If you’re sick of laptops ruining your vibe and want a hardware box that actually lets you get tracks down without a menu-diving migraine, SYNTH ANATOMY’s latest scoop from SynthFest France 2026 is for you. The Thingstone Track8 is a standalone 8-track recorder and arranger that’s got more old-school swagger than a rave in a warehouse. SYNTH ANATOMY’s coverage is as sharp as ever, cutting through the fluff and showing off why this German-built beast might just be the DAWless street weapon you’ve been waiting for. Spoiler: this isn’t your dad’s four-track, and it’s got a few tricks you’ll want

Thingstone Track8

28. April 2026

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel Swells: Modulation, Swell Generator and Envelope Follower Tricks Unveiled

Intellijel’s Swells module isn’t just another reverb for your Eurorack rig—it’s a full-blown modulation playground, as revealed in the brand’s latest video manual. In this deep-dive, Intellijel walks us through the Swell Generator, envelope follower modes, and a host of clever tricks for sculpting dynamic, evolving reverb textures. From internal modulation routings to external CV integration, Swells is clearly designed for patchers who want their effects to move, breathe, and respond to the nuances of their signal. Let’s break down how Intellijel’s practical, patch-focused approach opens up new creative workflows for modular enthusiasts.

Intellijel Swells

28. April 2026

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH’s Freaky Looper Showdown: Three Sonic Oddballs Go Walkabout

Strap in, mates—HAINBACH’s back with a trio of loopers that’ll make your average pedalboard look like a Bunnings sausage sizzle. In this wild ride, he wrangles the Soma Cosmos, Synthux Academy Spotykach, and Ciat-Lonbarde Cafe Quantum, each one pushing the boundaries of what looping even means. If you’re after safe, predictable loops, you’re in the wrong outback. HAINBACH’s style is as experimental as a kangaroo with a soldering iron, and these machines are here to test your taste for sonic chaos. Curious which box will send you tumbling down the rabbit hole? Read on, but don’t blame us if your

Ciat-Lonbarde Cafe Quantum, Soma Cosmos, Synthux Academy Spotykach

28. April 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Fires Up the Thonk Triple Mod: DIY Mayhem for Modular Maniacs

Strap in, mates—Molten Music Technology is back at the soldering iron, tackling the Thonk Triple Mod, a 3-channel AD envelope that’s packing more tricks than a possum at a picnic. Robin Vincent’s hands-on build takes us through every twist, turn, and stray washer, showing off Thonk’s knack for clever, affordable DIY. If you’re after a module that can LFO, slew, and spit out Turing machine randomness, this one’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife at a bush doof. Whether you’re a soldering rookie or a seasoned patch-cable wrangler, this video’s got the goods—and a fair few laughs—to get you

Thonk Triple Mod

28. April 2026

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Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Unleashes the Live Performance Sandbox: Build Your Own Chaos Rig

Ever wanted to rock a live electronic set that’s more unpredictable than a possum at a picnic? Underdog Electronic Music School’s latest video is a ripper guide for anyone keen to ditch the laptop and get hands-on with their sound. Oscar, the brains behind Underdog, breaks down the emotional and technical guts of building a live rig that’s as fun to play as it is to watch. If you’re dreaming of a performance setup that’s equal parts creative playground and outback survival kit, this one’s for you. Grab a cold one, settle in, and get ready to rethink what it

28. April 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

musotalk deconstructed: Vintage Synthesizers, Reissues and the Truth Behind the Classic Myth

Anyone who thinks a synthesizer is just a tool has underestimated the ethics of machines. Musotalk gathers not only scene heavyweights like Michael Soltau, but also a concentrated dose of practical knowledge, anecdotes, and critical reflection on vintage synthesizers, reissues, and clones. Between nostalgia, maintenance frustration, and sonic magic, this talk unfolds, illuminating the patch geometry between emotional attachment and technical reality. If you want to know why an OB-X8 is not simply an OB-X and why working with old gear sometimes requires more patience than talent, you shouldn’t miss this discussion. The truth, as so often, lies somewhere between

Behringer DeepMind, Behringer K2, Korg Electribe, Korg MS-20, Korg MS-50, Korg SQ-10, Moog Minimoog, Moog Voyager, Oberheim OB-X, Oberheim OB-X8, Oberheim Xpander, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland SH-5, Yamaha CS-80

27. April 2026

LUMINA

The Unperson

The Unperson’s MicroKORG: From Club Classic to Ambient Nebula

What if the iconic MicroKORG, so often heard as a punchy lead or bass in crowded clubs, could instead become a vessel for drifting fog, magnetic resonance, and cinematic atmosphere? The Unperson, known for their hands-on explorations and tactile sound design, invites us to dissolve the boundaries of genre and expectation. In this video, the MicroKORG is not just a synth—it’s a storyteller, weaving lush pads, evolving drones, and spectral textures from its digital core. Prepare to witness a familiar machine exhale new sonic ghosts, as we drift through its hidden ambient depths.

Korg MicroKorg

27. April 2026

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SYNTH ANATOMY

SYNTH ANATOMY Unleashes the Laguna Berlin: The Groovebox That Eats Other Grooveboxes for Breakfast

Laguna Berlin just crashed the party at SynthFest France 2026, and SYNTH ANATOMY was on the frontline. This isn’t your average groovebox – it’s a digital, all-synthesis beast that wants to be your entire live rig. Forget sample packs and endless menu-diving: Laguna Berlin is about fast hands, dirty synths, and creative sequencing that’ll have your rave bunker shaking. SYNTH ANATOMY’s coverage slices through the hype and gets to the raw, bricky core of this prototype. If you’re into affordable, performance-ready machines that don’t mess about, you’ll want to keep your eyes (and ears) glued to this one.

Laguna Berlin Digital Hyper Groovebox

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