Ready to see the Novation Launchpad Pro MK3 go from humble clip launcher to the wild heart of your next hardware rave? Starsky Carr, the UK’s synth wizard with a knack for no-nonsense deep dives, takes this plastic beast for a spin and shows us it’s anything but basic. From micro-timing trickery to generative chaos, he wrings out every last drop of performance juice. If you reckon you know what a Launchpad can do, mate, you’re in for a surprise – this one’s got more moves than a kangaroo on a trampoline. Grab a cold one and let’s jump in!

Novation Launchpad Pro MK3

12. December 2025

Vulture Culture

Vulture Culture’s $500 Synth Smackdown: Streetwise Picks for Every Budget

RILEY

Ever tried to build a killer beat rig with the cash you found in your couch cushions? Vulture Culture’s got your back. In this wild ride through the best synths under $500, he slices through the spec-sheet hype and gets straight to what matters: real-world sound that slaps in a mix. Whether you’re hustling for a $70 analog noise box or eyeing a semi-modular beast, this video breaks down which boxes deliver the most bang (and bass) for your buck. If you want honest, no-nonsense picks and sound demos that’ll make your next track hit harder than a late-night taco … Read more

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia Minibrute 2, Dreadbox Hades Reissue, Korg Modwave, Korg Monotron Delay, Korg OPSIX, Korg Wavestate, Roland AIRA Compact S-1

12. December 2025

Free Beat

Free Beat Unleashes the Woovebox Holiday Update: Android, Count-In, and Quantize Mayhem

SPARKY

The Woovebox just got a holiday-level injection of new features, and Free Beat is here to bang the drum about it—literally. This update isn’t just a stocking filler; it’s a proper toolkit for anyone who likes their grooveboxes smarter and their workflow less painful. From a slick Android app to count-in recording and the long-awaited return of quantized note entry, Free Beat slices through the fluff and shows off what actually matters. If you’re tired of clunky transfers and off-grid timing headaches, this video is your new cheat sheet. Dive in for the highlights, but trust me—some things you’ll want … Read more

Behringer UMC1820, Woovebox

12. December 2025

EZBOT

EZBOT Unleashes the Pseudos: Melody Mayhem in Modular Land

TAS

Strap in, mates—EZBOT’s back and he’s wrangling the Pseudos module like a kangaroo on a synth bender. This isn’t your average melody generator; it’s a wild fusion of music theory, Turing Machine randomness, and enough melodic chaos to keep even the most jaded modular head grinning. In this episode, EZBOT throws the Pseudos into the ring with a polysynth and his trusty Elektron crew, showing off cascading notes, cinematic moods, and drum & bass madness. If you’re keen to see how theory meets pure fun (and how quickly a studio can turn into a rave), this one’s for you.

Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Digitone II, Elektron Octatrack Mk2, Monumatic, Pseudos by Raya Media

12. December 2025

Alex Ball

Alex Ball’s 70s Cop Show Music: Funky Chords, Crunchy Brass, and a Rhodes Mk8 on Patrol

TAS

Ever wanted to soundtrack a high-speed car chase through the mean streets of Melbourne—or at least your lounge room? Alex Ball’s latest deep dive is a wild ride through the world of 70s cop show music, packed with crunchy chords, swaggering brass, and grooves that could out-funk a possum at a bush doof. With his signature blend of vintage gear nerdery and cinematic flair, Alex unpacks the tricks and tools that made those classic TV themes so unforgettable. Grab a cold one, crank the volume, and get ready for a tutorial that’s as slick as a detective’s moustache and twice … Read more

CineSamples CinePerk, EMT 240 Plate Reverb, Ibanez RM 80, Native Instruments Abbey Road 70s Drummer, Native Instruments Session Horns Pro, Rhodes MK8, Shure SM57, Vox V846HW Wah Pedal, Waves Abbey Road Vinyl

11. December 2025

Signal Sounds

Signal Sounds: PolyBrute 12 Sound Design Masterclass – When French Synths Go Full Rave Bunker

SPARKY

Signal Sounds brought in Arturia’s Tom Lewis for a hands-on PolyBrute 12 sound design session, and let’s just say: this wasn’t your average synth demo snoozefest. Tom dives straight into the guts of subtractive synthesis, pulling pads, basses and leads out of the PolyBrute like a sonic street magician. Expect practical tips, cheeky Glaswegian banter, and some serious knob-twiddling – all in front of a room full of synth nerds. If you want to see a flagship polysynth get pushed to its limits (and maybe learn why wave folding isn’t just for West Coast weirdos), this is your jam. Don’t … Read more

11. December 2025

Pierre Piscitelli

Pierre Piscitelli’s Piano Hack: Turning ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ Into a Holiday Street Weapon

SPARKY

Pierre Piscitelli, the New York piano educator with a knack for making the impossible playable, takes on Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’—and he’s not messing about. Forget vintage synths and bank-busting CS-80s; Pierre shows you how to wring that iconic, echo-drenched vibe out of a regular piano. Expect sharp chord voicings, crafty decays, and a few tricks to keep your hands busier than a DJ at a warehouse rave. If you want to bring some proper festive chaos to your next holiday jam, this is the only tutorial you need. But trust me, you’ll want to see the video to catch … Read more

11. December 2025

Metamyther

Kangding Ray: Sonic Architectures and Cinematic Drones – An Interview with Metamyther

LUMINA

Metamyther invites us into a world where sound is more than vibration—it’s architecture, memory, and myth. In this immersive interview, Kangding Ray reveals how his journey from rock guitarist to electronic composer is shaped by the tectonic plates of architecture and the wild rivers of inspiration. The conversation drifts through the scoring of ‘Sirāt’, a film where techno pulses and ambient ghosts intertwine, and where modular synthesis becomes both tool and muse. For those who listen with their bones as much as their ears, this is a rare glimpse into the emotional and technical landscapes that define Kangding Ray’s signature … Read more