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4. January 2026

Sweetwater & Josh Scott: Fuzz, Accidents, and the Sonic Uprising

Sweetwater brings in JHS’s Josh Scott for a wild ride through the twisted, fuzz-soaked history of guitar effects. If you think distortion was always cool, think again—Scott digs up the moments when fuzz was an accident, a scandal, and finally, a revolution. Expect tales of blown transformers, failed pedals, and the kind of sonic chaos that turned polite pop into a street fight. Sweetwater’s polished style meets Scott’s pedal-geek enthusiasm, and the result is a history lesson that kicks like a drunken horse. If you want every detail, you’ll need to watch the video—some sounds just can’t be described in

Big Muff, Fuzz Face, Gibson Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone, Octavia, Tonebender Mark I, Univox Super-Fuzz

3. January 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Korg M1: The Overused Legend Gets Roasted

AudioPilz is back in the Bad Gear bunker, this time dragging the Korg M1 out of its velvet-lined crypt for a proper grilling. The M1 is a synth that’s been everywhere, done everything, and probably soundtracked your nan’s aerobics class. But does it still slap, or is it just a nostalgia brick with a broken soul? Expect savage wit, meme-fuelled jabs, and a no-mercy breakdown of what makes this 80s icon both a hero and a headache. If you think you know the M1, think again – and maybe watch your cheese intake.

Korg M1

3. January 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix’s MIDI Rhodes Rave: One Keyboard to Rule Them All

Doctor Mix is back, and this time he’s armed with a custom MIDI Rhodes that’s been souped up at the Rhodes Factory in Leeds. Forget polite piano demos—this is a full-on live rig assault, with Camelot software pulling the strings and a stack of synths waiting for orders. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a single keyboard into a five-headed groove monster, Doctor Mix’s energetic, sometimes over-the-top style is your ticket. Expect layers, splits, and a few cheeky tricks—plus a reminder that some sounds just have to be heard to be believed.

C15, Camelot, Minimoog (Geddy Lee Edition), Modi X, Rhodes MK8, Trigon

3. January 2026

TAS

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk’s 11 Favourite Patches: A Modular Patch Party for 2025

Kick off 2026 with a modular bang as Monotrail Tech Talk takes us on a wild ride through 11 of his favourite synth patches. Forget shiny new gear—this video is all about clever tricks, envelope shenanigans, and patching wizardry that’ll have your rack sounding like a kangaroo on a caffeine spree. Monotrail’s style is all about clear visuals and patch ideas you can actually use, whether you’re a modular newbie or a patching veteran. If you’re keen for some fresh inspiration and a few cheeky surprises, this one’s a must-watch. Just don’t blame us if you end up patching till

Plasma Drive, Quad Resonator Aradea, Samarkand

2. January 2026

SPARKY

Tim Shoebridge

Dreadbox Artemis: Tim Shoebridge’s Double-Barrelled Polysynth Review

Tim Shoebridge dives headfirst into the Dreadbox Artemis, a flagship analog polysynth that’s got more twos than a bingo night. If you’re after classic Dreadbox grit, stereo spread, and an effects section that’s anything but polite, this one’s for you. Tim’s signature straight-talking style cuts through the hype, weighing up the Artemis’s strengths, quirks, and price tag with the kind of honesty we love. Is this synth a future classic or just another pretty face? Read on, but don’t expect any sugar-coating.

Dreadbox ARTEMIS

2. January 2026

LUMINA

Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Cinematic Nebula: Sculpting Movie Scores with BEAM & CUBE

Step into the luminous fog of Devin Belanger’s sonic world, where cinematic synth scores are conjured not from towering analog walls, but from the magnetic resonance of two digital instruments. In this video, Devin—known for his evocative, story-driven approach—guides us through the process of weaving Hans Zimmer and Stranger Things-inspired atmospheres using Lunacy Audio’s BEAM and CUBE. Each sound blooms and fractures, revealing how narrative depth and emotional gravity can be achieved with a minimal toolkit. This is a journey for those who wish to drift inside the music, to feel the pulse of cinematic storytelling with every note.

Lunacy Audio BEAM, Lunacy Audio CUBE

1. January 2026

RILEY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s 2026 Studio Essentials: The Gear That Survives the Beatdown

Ever wondered what gear actually sticks around after the hype dies down and the dust settles in a real producer’s studio? Rapid Flow’s Erik lays it all out, showing off the boxes, knobs, and converters that have survived his relentless workflow and would get bought again in a heartbeat. This isn’t some gear-porn fantasy—these are the tools that keep the Techno and House grooves rolling, from hands-on controllers to synths that ooze inspiration. If you’re tired of endless gear FOMO and want to know what actually matters for 2026, Erik’s got the streetwise picks and a few curveballs you didn’t

ADPTR AB, AIAIAI TMA-2+ Wireless, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Behringer TD-3-MO, DELL 4K Display, Digitech Talker, Flux Analyzer, MacBook Pro M1 Max, Multiclock, Novation Launchpad Mini V3, PreSonus Quantum Interface, Prism Orpheus Converters, Prophet 600, Sanwa Gravi Trackball Mouse, Slate VSX, Softube Console 1, Torso T-1, Waldorf Iridium

31. December 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer’s 2025 Recap: Drama, Drops, and Beatmaker Beef

If you thought 2025 was wild for the YouTube beatmaker scene, wait till you catch Bolo Da Producer’s year-in-review. The man behind platinum hits and viral hot takes is back, breaking down the highs, the lows, and the straight-up weirdness that hit producers this year. From Pro Tools debates that split the internet to MPC updates that had Native heads fuming, Bolo keeps it real, funny, and brutally honest. If you want the inside scoop on the beat scene’s biggest shakeups—and some streetwise wisdom on surviving the copyright jungle—this is your mixtape. Grab a cheap beer, kick back, and let’s

MPC 3.0, Native Instruments Machine Plus, Pro Tools, Splice

31. December 2025

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Dives Into Filterverse: Not Your Nan’s Filter Plugin

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is back, this time thawing out in a freezing Montreal to take Polyverse’s Filterverse for a spin. Forget everything you know about filter plugins—this one’s a full-blown sonic street weapon, packing synth features, wild routing, and modulation galore. Nu-Trix’s style is all about hands-on exploration and real-world demos, so expect plenty of practical chaos and zero marketing fluff. If you’re after a plugin that can turn your drums into mutant breakbeats and your synth riffs into droning walls of sound, keep reading. This is not your average filter—it’s a rave bunker in VST form.

Polyverse Filterverse

31. December 2025

RILEY

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Granular Drum Hack: Turning Boring Loops Into Street Gold

Ever felt like your drum loops are as bland as cold pizza? Pick Yourself is here to flip that script with a granular processing trick that’ll make your beats slap harder than a late-night taco run. In this video, Pick Yourself breaks down a three-step method to turn any tired percussion loop into a groove that’s dripping with character. We’re talking about taking your basic Splice fodder and morphing it into something that sounds like it crawled out of a Berlin warehouse at 4am. If you’re ready to ditch the cookie-cutter drums and add some real sauce to your tracks,

Ableton Live Suite, Granulator

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