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15. May 2026

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

LUMINA

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

14. May 2026

LYRA

Arturia

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

RILEY

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

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