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13. May 2026

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

12. May 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s Syntrx II Review: Vintage Vibes, Modern Mayhem

Starsky Carr dives headfirst into the Erica Synths Syntrx II, torching the myth that it’s just a sci-fi noise box for ambient weirdos. This isn’t your grandad’s EMS knockoff – it’s a modern street weapon with a digital pin matrix, a sequencer, and enough modulation to fry your brain. Starsky’s trademark deep-dive style strips away the hype and gets straight to the dirty details, showing why this synth is more than just a collector’s flex. If you think the Syntrx II is all bleeps and fizzes, prepare to get schooled – and maybe a bit jealous.

Erica Synths Syntrx II

12. May 2026

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Sam Gutman

Sam Gutman’s Superbooth 2026: Synth Oddities and Sonic Mayhem

Superbooth 2026 was a wild ride through the weird and wonderful world of synths, and Sam Gutman was our trusty guide through the sonic jungle. From tactile tree trunks to DJ decks that’ll make your grandma want to scratch, Sam’s picks are as unpredictable as a possum at a picnic. If you’re into gear that’s more experimental than a backyard BBQ gone wrong, this roundup’s for you. Dive in for a taste of the most bonkers, hands-on, and inspiring gadgets the synth world has to offer—just don’t blame us if you end up wanting to remortgage the house for a

Atrium by Whimsical Raps, Handytraxx by Korg, Janko Keyboard, Relic by Shear Electronics, Spotykach by Synthux Academy, Struktophon by Plonk, Terra by SOMA Laboratory, Transparentsea by GinTronic, Ziggy by Buchla

12. May 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther’s Superbooth 2026: Gear That’ll Melt Your Face Off

Superbooth 2026 just dropped a sonic bomb on Berlin, and Metamyther was right in the blast radius, picking out the filthiest, most forward-thinking modules and grooveboxes. Forget polite, beige synths—this is a round-up for those who want their rigs loud, weird, and a bit dangerous. From polyphonic modular oddities to grooveboxes that could out-weird a warehouse rave, Metamyther’s picks are as uncompromising as a punk gig at closing time. If you’re after safe and sensible, jog on. But if you want gear that’ll punch you in the gut and nick your kebab, read on.

Chaos Devices Budapest, Twisted Electrons Flex FM, WMD Gamma Wave Source

12. May 2026

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True Cuckoo

True Cuckoo Meets Vorimo Engineering: Groovebox Mayhem at Superbooth 26

Superbooth is always a breeding ground for wild new ideas, but this year True Cuckoo sniffed out something truly fresh: Vorimo Engineering’s debut groovebox. This isn’t your average plastic banger—it’s a prototype with attitude, packing clever tricks under its sleek shell. Cuckoo’s signature curiosity and knack for digging into the weird and wonderful are on full display as he chats with the mind behind Vorimo. If you’re into gear that dares to be different and want a peek at the future of portable beat machines, this one’s for you. Prepare for surprises, quirks, and a dash of Norwegian enthusiasm.

Vorimo Engineering Groovebox (Prototype)

11. May 2026

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Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds at Superbooth 2026: Synth Mayhem, Buchla Bangers & Spectral Chaos

Superbooth 2026 just got a Glasgow twist as Signal Sounds hit Berlin and dive headfirst into a tidal wave of new synths, modules, and sonic oddities. Tom and Luke, in classic Signal Sounds fashion, cut through the hype and get their hands dirty with the latest gear—from Buchla’s surprisingly punchy Ziggy to Xaoc’s spectral Budapest and Make Noise’s feedback wizardry. Expect sharp banter, honest takes, and zero patience for weak presets. If you want the real dirt on what’s hot (and what’s just hot air) in the modular world, this episode is your rave bunker briefing. Don’t expect a full

Buchla Ziggy, Make Noise Plexiphon, Xaoc Devices Budapeszt

11. May 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes the Instruo Neoni: Triangle Core Mayhem in Eurorack

The Unperson is back in the bunker, dusting off the Instruo Neoni—a triangle core, through-zero analog oscillator that promises more than just pretty waveforms. If you think all oscillators are born equal, think again. This one’s got true through-zero FM, a built-in wavefolder, and hard sync that’ll slice through your mix like a rusty machete. Expect live jams, happy accidents, and a few moments where the patch nearly runs off the rails. If you want to know whether the Neoni is just another face in the rack or a genuine street weapon, this video is your ticket. Spoiler: it gets

Happy Nerding FX Aid, Instruō Neóni, Korg KO2, Make Noise LXD, Make Noise Maths, Mutable Instruments Beads, Pam's New Workout, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Variable Waveform Generator

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