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4. July 2026

Intellijel Multigrain: Granular Resampling Mayhem in Eurorack

Intellijel’s Multigrain module takes centre stage in a deep-dive video exploring its resampling prowess for ambient sound design. The official walkthrough demonstrates how you can layer, mangle and re-granulize everything from synth drones to guitar, vocals and more, all within the module itself. With live patching and a parade of external sources, the video lays out how resampling turns Multigrain into a texture machine for the modern modular rack. Expect patch tips, feedback mishaps and a touch of dry humour along the way.

Jellymix, MEMS Mic 3U, Multigrain, Sealegs, SVF 1U, Swells, VCO 1U

4. July 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr and the Electribe EMX-1: A 20-Year-Old Techno Street Weapon

Forget nostalgia – Starsky Carr puts the Korg Electribe EMX-1 through its paces to see if this chunky blue brute can still headline a live techno set. With a wink to rave history and a shove into the present, Starsky dives deep into the EMX-1’s drum kicks, synth engines, and valve-driven grit, exposing both its agile moves and its digital wrinkles. If you think old school means outclassed, this one’s about to steal your thunder. Prepare for a groovebox resurrection – and no, you won’t find any polite museum tours here.

Korg Electribe EMX-1

4. July 2026

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Goes Deep: UVI Synth Anthology 5 Is a Sonic Street Weapon

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy doesn’t mess about – he’s diving straight into UVI Synth Anthology 5, a virtual synth beast loaded with over 100 hardware legends. Forget dull emulations: this is a rave bunker packed with carefully sampled sounds, ready to twist, mangle, and sequence however you fancy. Expect sharp analysis, a few cheeky digs, and the kind of hands-on demo that actually makes you want to try the thing. If your DAW needs a fresh shot of synth adrenaline, strap in.

UVI Falcon, UVI Synth Anthology 5, UVI Workstation

4. July 2026

KNISTER

Alexander Spree

Alexander Spree Blasts Hardtechno with DFAM & Neutron: Minimal Gear, Maximum Mayhem

If the big modular rig feels like too much of a carnival, Alexander Spree rolls up with a minimal setup: Moog DFAM meets Behringer Neutron—and proves that Hardtechno can hit hard with just two boxes. No frills here, just honest analog punch and a sound that’ll wake up even the sleepiest clubber. Find out how Dr. Spree tames the live setup, why less sometimes bangs harder, and what you should watch out for when patching—all in this video, including an invite to a workshop for anyone wanting to dive deeper.

Behringer Neutron, Moog DFAM

4. July 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Massive X: A Proper Flop or Secret Weapon?

AudioPilz, the king of synth snark, takes on Native Instruments’ Massive X in this episode of Bad Gear. Does it deserve a place in your plugin folder, or should it be left festering in the digital bin? We dive into the plugin’s most questionable choices, half-baked features and accidental moments of brilliance. Buckle up—this is not a polite product demo, it’s a synth roast with a side of actual insight.

Native Instruments Massive X

3. July 2026

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Alex Ball

Alex Ball vs. The Minimoog: Vintage Mojo in a Box

The Minimoog Model D might look like a chunky relic, but in Alex Ball’s hands, it’s a proper sonic street weapon. This isn’t just another love letter to vintage synths—it’s a fast, punchy tour through the Model D’s gritty birth, circuit-melting sound, and its fight for analog supremacy against Oberheim and Roland. Expect sharp history, fat bass, and a few tales of synth mutiny. If you haven’t felt the Minimoog’s punch in your chest, you’re missing out.

Minimoog Model D, Oberheim Two-Voice, ROLAND System 100

3. July 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther’s Five Pillars: How to Build a Synth Scene That Doesn’t Suck

Fed up with synth circles that feel like a SWOD convention or a gear flex-off? Metamyther’s latest video delivers a punchy breakdown of what actually keeps a synth community alive: culture, people, places, practice, and resources. No-nonsense advice on avoiding the usual gatekeeping, picking the right venues, and making sure your scene evolves past the boys-club phase. If you want a legit, welcoming, and actually interesting group, this is your field manual—minus the fluff.

3. July 2026

ZAPP

Stefan Gubatz | Dirtbox Jams | Acid Gubi

Donner B1 Reality Check: Acid with Punch by Stefan Gubatz

If you think you’ve seen every 303 clone, Stefan Gubatz brings out the Donner B1 and shakes up the Gameboy-case scene. In the video, trashy looks meet honest acid sound—with a dose of Gubatz humor that turns even the longest groovebox session into pure fun. Does the B1 have what it takes to fry up some serious beats, or does it get lost in the plastic sea? Read on to find out how much punch is really inside.

Donner B1

3. July 2026

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SON WU

SON WU Delivers: OP-XY’s Update Finally Sorts Its Sample Life

The OP-XY just got a firmware injection, and SON WU is on it like a rave ferret. Subfolders, project templates, actual pattern sanity—finally, some order in chaos. If you’ve suffered the OP-XY’s file system before, this is the update you’ve prayed for (or ranted about in forums). SON WU slices through the new features, calls out the quirks, and even demos the bits that still need a miracle. Get your tea, this one’s for the real heads.

Teenage Engineering OP-XY

3. July 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s FX Tier List: Synth Effects Ranked, Roasted & Revered

If you’ve ever argued about whether chorus belongs in the trash or if tape delay is the real MVP, Devin Belanger’s ultimate synth FX tier list is your new rave bible. Devin, a.k.a. Miles Away, doesn’t pull punches – he blitzes through 31 effects faster than a dodgy LFO, ranking them from S to D with brutal honesty and plenty of Canadian dry wit. Expect hot takes, niche obsessions, and a few sacred cows getting sent to the glue factory. If you want the real lowdown on what makes a synth patch slap or sag, this is essential viewing.

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