MORE ARTICLE WITH Elektron Digitakt

18. October 2026

sunwarper vs. DOOM OS: SP404 MK2 Gets a Mad Science Upgrade

When unofficial firmware storms the bunker, even the mighty SP404 MK2 isn’t safe from radical reinvention. sunwarper dives deep into DOOM OS—without even installing it—and asks the hard questions: are we fixing broken gear, or just exposing Roland’s missed tricks? Custom code, new workflows, and a sampler that suddenly looks twice as clever. But is it worth the risk? Read on before you brick your box.

DOOM OS, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Model:Cycles, Roland SP404 MK2

5. October 2026

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once upon a synth

once upon a synth Goes Dawless: Techno Tactics for the Hardware-Obsessed

Ready for a sweat-soaked techno session without a laptop in sight? once upon a synth cracks open their dawless live rig, blending crunchy Elektron boxes and a Moog DFAM for a setup wilder than a kangaroo on a caffeine binge. From the joys of happy accidents to the grit of a battered old mixer, this is hardware mayhem with a side of Aussie irreverence. If you reckon techno’s about the journey, not the spreadsheet, strap in for a yarn that’s as much about evolving sound as it is about nimble fingers and live tweaks.

Elektron Analog Drive, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Machinedrum, Elektron Octatrack, Moog DFAM, OTO BAM, Soundcraft EPM6

3. October 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz Declares Synth War: Who’s the Real Heavyweight Champion?

AudioPilz, the meme maestro of synth YouTube, takes a sledgehammer to the age-old debate: which synth brand truly rules the underground? In a whirlwind tour full of savage jokes, fanboy triggers, and brutal honesty, he sizes up the manufacturers who shaped electronic music—from legends to meme fodder. If you want your synth nostalgia spiked with sarcasm and blunt truths, this video is a rave bunker not to miss.

Access Virus, ARP 2600, Arturia DrumBrute, Clavia Nord Modular 2, Doepfer MS-404, Elektron Digitakt, Korg MS-20, Moog Minimoog, Novation Bass Station, Roland TR-808, Sequential Prophet-10, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Waldorf Blofeld, Yamaha DX7

22. September 2026

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Liam Killen

Liam Killen Unleashes the Elektron Outbox 8: The Outs’ Revolution

Liam Killen gets his hands on the Elektron Outbox 8, taking it for a spin in a real-world hardware and hybrid rig. If you’ve ever cursed at Elektron boxes for their lack of individual outs, this one’s for you. Killen’s practical, no-BS approach slices straight through the hype, showing how this minimalist slab can turn any DAWless setup into a multi-lane sonic motorway. Prepare for sharp routing, dirty compression, and the kind of workflow hacks only a true gearhead can deliver.

Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitakt 2, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Digitone 2, Elektron Outbox 8, Lindell Audio 7X500VIN, Louder Than Liftoff Chroma 500, SSL Big 6

11. September 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger vs. The Laptop: Why Hardware Synths Still Rule

Devin Belanger, aka Miles Away, takes a sledgehammer to the ‘just use a VST’ argument and digs into why hardware synths are still flying off the shelves. If you think your MacBook is a synth, Devin’s here to set you straight. Expect sharp takes, real talk about tactile joy, and a few home truths about creative paralysis. This isn’t beginner advice – it’s a rallying cry for the hands-on, knob-twisting crew. Devin’s style? Direct, wry, and never afraid to call out the obvious.

Arturia MicroFreak, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Korg Minilogue, Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field

24. August 2026

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Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Unleashes Knobula Drum Farm: A Percussive Playground for Chaos Lovers

If you think modular drum modules are all battery hens, Molten Music Technology just dropped a free-range beast. The Knobula Drum Farm isn’t your average click-and-clack box – it’s a sample-slinging, synth-splicing rave bunker for your bleepy urges. Robin Vincent’s review is a whirlwind tour through farmyard metaphors, accidental genius, and all the crunchy workflow quirks. Get ready for resampling rabbit holes and effects that can turn your kicks into sonic street weapons. Don’t expect symmetry or hand-holding – this is chaos with a manual written at 3am.

Bastl Crust, Befaco Instrument Interface, Elektron Digitakt, Knobula Drum Farm

5. April 2026

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sunwarper

sunwarper’s SP404 MK2: Five Years Deep and Still the Studio Chameleon?

sunwarper is back with a real-world, no-nonsense check-in on the Roland SP404 MK2, five years after its launch. Forget spec sheets—this is about how the box actually holds up after hundreds of beats, firmware twists, and enough button combos to make your fingers cramp. If you’re wondering whether this sampler still slaps in 2026, or if it’s time to pawn it for something shinier, sunwarper’s got the gritty details. Expect honest takes, streetwise hacks, and a few gripes that’ll hit home for anyone who’s ever fumbled a live set. Dive in for the truth, but don’t sleep on the video

Elektron Digitakt, Koala Sampler, RC-505, Roland P-6, Roland SP-404MKII, Serato

22. March 2026

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True Cuckoo

True Cuckoo’s Synth Safari: Kids, Chaos & Cheap Headphones in Rural Norway

Ever wondered what happens when you unleash a bunch of synths and sequencers on a mob of Norwegian kids in the middle of nowhere? True Cuckoo, the synth wizard with a knack for making music tech feel like a playground, dives headfirst into the wild world of rural workshops. With gear choices that balance sturdiness, affordability, and a dash of sonic mischief, he turns a sleepy fjord town into a buzzing electronic haven. If you reckon synth education should be more about fun than formality, this one’s for you. Grab a snag, settle in, and let’s see how Cuckoo brings

Bastl Bestie Mixer, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Empress Effects Reverb, JHS Pedals Preamp Channel Strip, Korg Wavestate, Music Area RB30 Keyboard Case, Nord Wave 2, On-Stage Utility Tray, Pocket Operators, Roadworx Keyboard Stand, Strymon DIG, T.Bone HD815 headphones, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Unison Performance Case

15. March 2026

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sunwarper

sunwarper vs. DAWless Mayhem: Patchbay to the Rescue

DAWless dreams turning into cable spaghetti nightmares? sunwarper’s been there, done that, and nearly drowned in his own gear pile. In this punchy episode, he slices through the myth that more hardware equals more creativity—and shows how a humble patchbay can turn a chaotic bunker into a streamlined groove fortress. Expect honest talk, no sponsor fluff, and a workflow fix that might just save your next jam from menu-diving madness. If you’re tired of unplugging half your desk just to sample a synth, this one’s for you. Grab a cuppa, because sunwarper doesn’t pull punches or patch cables.

DF Audio Patchbay Minibay V2, Elektron Digitakt, Novation Circuit Tracks, Roland SP-404

13. March 2026

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Sineway

Sineway’s No-Click Loop Hack: Seamless Sampling for Syntakt, Digitakt & Beyond

Clicks at your loop points? Sineway’s here to save your next rave bunker session from digital heartbreak. In this punchy walkthrough, Sineway slices through the nonsense and shows how to banish those sample clicks using a dead-simple crossfade trick in Audacity. No fancy plugins, no wallet-busting tools—just a free app, a Novation Peak, and some Elektron boxes hungry for smooth loops. If you’re tired of your grooves sounding like a toaster-fight, this one’s for you. Expect sharp tips, real-world workflow, and a creator who actually knows their way around a sampler.

Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, Novation Peak

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