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16. January 2026

HAINBACH Unleashes the BME Rattlesnake: Electro Monster from Luxembourg

HAINBACH dives headfirst into the BME Rattlesnake, a drum machine that looks like a relic from your nan’s attic but sounds like it’s ready to start a warehouse riot. This isn’t your average preset box – it’s got a bite, a history, and a clap that could wake the dead. HAINBACH’s signature blend of deep-dive nerdery and hands-on sonic mayhem is on full display, as he wrings out every drop of weirdness from this Luxembourgian oddball. If you think you know drum machines, think again – the Rattlesnake’s about to rattle your assumptions.

BME Rattlesnake Drum Machine, Surge Modular Synthesizer

16. January 2026

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist

Redshift 6 Reloaded: The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes Firmware 1.5 Mayhem

The Midlife Synthesist is back, and this time he’s got the Redshift 6 flexing new muscles with firmware 1.5. Forget polite updates—this one drops a reverb that’ll make your neighbours move out, a filter engine with split personality disorder, and enough FX to turn your bedroom into a rave bunker. If you like your synths multi-timbral and your MIDI controllers weird, you’re in for a treat. The OP-XY joins the party as sequencer and chaos engine, and there’s a dancefloor cover that’ll have copyright bots foaming at the mouth. Dive in for sharp takes, dirty tricks, and a synth that

OP-XY, Redshift 6

16. January 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

musotalk and the FabFilter Pro-C 3: Compression as Sonic Origami

FabFilter once again raises the bar for digital compression with the Pro-C 3—and musotalk takes us on an analytical journey through new patch geometries. Between a refreshed GUI, character modules, and sidechain fine mechanics, this tool is sure to excite not only workflow enthusiasts but especially sound architects and lovers of chaos aesthetics. If you want to know whether the Pro-C 3 is truly more than just an update, here’s a detached yet pointed look at machine ethics and sonic spaces. The real magic? As always, it remains audible only in the video itself.

FabFilter Pro-C 2, FabFilter Pro-C 3

16. January 2026

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

musotalk deconstructed: Akai MPC XL, AI Collapse and the Return of Real Musicians

20 years of MusoTalk – and not a bit quieter: The roundtable with Non-Erik, Mogulator and co. kicks off the year by dissecting the patch geometry of the Akai MPC XL, pondering the ethics of software subscriptions and AI in music production, and discovering Tonalic as a new approach for human accompaniment in the digital studio. Between workflow debates and machine ethics, there’s room for ironic asides and the realization that vintage synths at Berlin’s museum aren’t just behind glass, but right in the middle of the sound space. If you want to know how the future of music production

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC X, Akai MPC XL, Celemony Tonalic

15. January 2026

SPARKY

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Dives Into Yamaha MODX M OS 3.0: Feature Parity or Just Hype?

Yamaha just dropped a bomb on the MODX M with OS 3.0 and ESP 3.0, and Scott’s Synth Stuff is here to slice through the marketing noise. If you thought the MODX M was playing second fiddle to the Montage M, think again—this update is a proper rave bunker upgrade. Scott’s no-nonsense breakdown covers everything from Clavinova samples to CS-80 ring mod, and why the MODX M now punches way above its weight. Want to know if this synth is finally a street weapon or still just a pretty face? Read on, then go watch the video for the full

Yamaha ESP 3.0, Yamaha MODX-M, Yamaha Montage M

15. January 2026

SPARKY

Metamyther

Metamyther vs. Zoom L6: Modular Mayhem and Mixer Mysteries

Metamyther, our cinematic-industrial sleuth, dives headfirst into the gritty world of modular signals and the Zoom L6 mixer. If you’ve ever wondered why your kicks sound like they’re coming from a broken toaster, this video’s your forensic report. Expect clipped kicks, hard truths about 32-bit float, and a no-nonsense breakdown of what the L6 actually does when faced with hot modular levels. Metamyther’s style is sharp, practical, and just a bit sarcastic—perfect for anyone who’s tired of marketing fluff and wants the real dirt on recording modular. Grab your detective hat and let’s get messy.

Antumbra ATN8, Expert Sleepers ES-8, Shakmat Battering Ram, Zoom L6, Zoom L6 Max

15. January 2026

LUMINA

NOGASAYAN

NOGASAYAN: Sculpting Chords from Urban Ghosts on the Digitakt 2

In the hands of NOGASAYAN, the city’s restless breath becomes a palette for sonic storytelling. This video guides us through the alchemy of turning field recordings—fleeting moments like Berlin’s traffic—into lush, evolving chords on the Elektron Digitakt 2. With a poetic blend of technical mastery and emotional intuition, NOGASAYAN reveals how resampling transforms mundane noise into nebula-like soundscapes, perfect for ambient wanderings or hypnotic minimal techno. Prepare to drift through fog and fractured light, as each step uncovers new textures and hidden resonance. The real magic, though, pulses in the spaces between: best experienced with headphones and an open mind.

Elektron Digitakt 2

15. January 2026

SPARKY

Andrew Chapman Creative

Andrew Chapman Creative vs. Interface Hype: Why Your Scarlett Isn’t Your Bottleneck

Ready to bin your interface for the latest shiny box? Hold that thought. Andrew Chapman Creative is back, torch in hand, to roast the myth that a new audio interface will save your sound. With his trademark blend of real-world wisdom and zero tolerance for marketing waffle, Andrew slices through the hype, showing why your money might be better spent on a mic—or some actual room treatment. If you’re tired of influencer hot takes and want the honest, slightly sarcastic lowdown, this is the video (and article) for you. Spoiler: your interface probably isn’t the weakest link in your chain.

Audient iD24, Focusrite Scarlett 16i16, Focusrite Scarlett 18i18, Focusrite Scarlett 4i4, Heritage Audio i73 Pro One, Motu M4, Motu M6, Presonus Quantum 2626

15. January 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. Behringer Pro 800: Cheap Prophet, Big Punch

Woody Piano Shack dives headfirst into the Behringer Pro 800, a synth that promises Prophet vibes without the vintage price tag. If you’ve ever drooled over a Sequential Circuits classic but your wallet screamed in terror, this one’s for you. Woody’s trademark playful style meets a synth that’s all about fat sounds and hands-on fun, with just enough quirks to keep things interesting. Expect honest jabs, lush chords, and a sprinkle of gear guilt – all in under 21 minutes. Ready for a synth demo that doesn’t mess about? Read on, then go watch the video for the full sonic

Behringer Pro-800, Yamaha PSR Arranger Keyboard

15. January 2026

RILEY

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s No-Nonsense Guide: How to Actually Finish Tracks That Slap

Ever stacked 52 tracks in your DAW and still felt like your beat’s missing soul? Pick Yourself’s latest video is a wake-up call for every bedroom producer drowning in layers. With a Berlin club story, some hard-learned lessons, and a toolkit of streetwise production hacks, this video is all about ditching the clutter and making your music move. If you want to stop overcooking your tracks and start finishing heaters you’re proud of, this one’s got the sauce. Trust me, you’ll want to see how these tricks sound in action—words can’t do those grooves justice.

Ableton Live

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