MORE ARTICLE WITH OP-1

16. October 2026

The Unperson Chains Chaos: RYK Side FX Gets the Sparky Treatment

RYK Modular’s Side FX isn’t just another shiny face in the Eurorack crowd—it’s a multi-effects beast with attitude. The Unperson dives in, slicing through presets, mangling soundscapes, and showing why this module’s flexible routing and deep modulation are more than just modular marketing fluff. If you fancy your effects chains wild and your workflow immediate, this one might just make your rig sweat. But honestly, you’ll want to watch the video to hear how filthy this box can get.

Monumatic, OP-1, OxyOne, RYK Modular Side FX

11. October 2026

SPARKY

David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music Goes Wild: Spotykach, the Open-Source Looper That Stumbles into Genius

David Hilowitz Music takes a mad swing at the Spotykach, SynthUX Academy’s open-source looper that’s more rave bunker than tape machine. Expect deck-doubling weirdness, granular shenanigans, and a device that practically dares you to mess up gloriously. If you’re tired of pristine, predictable gear and want a playground that spits out happy accidents, this video is your next sonic rabbit hole. Don’t blink or you’ll miss a toaster-fight between 90s pitch shifting and modern chaos.

FM1, Kenyon Kalimba, OP-1, Spotykach, Zoom Recorder

5. October 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

Vostok SIGMA: The Unperson Unleashes Modular Mayhem

Ready for a rhythm riot in your rack? The Unperson dives into the Vostok Instruments SIGMA, a hybrid modular gate mangler that spits out 23 rhythmic outputs like a caffeinated octopus. Four channels, stacks of logic, and more patterns than a warehouse rave. If you want your beats unpredictable and your grooves mutating, buckle in—this is not your average sequencer demo. And yes, the jams actually slap.

Castor & Pollux, Data Bender, Instro & DivKid Oct, Instro Switch, Make Noise LXD, Nobula Drum Farm, OP-1, Pamela's Pro Workout, Patching Panda Etna, Plaits, Vostok Instruments Sigma

1. December 2025

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Jennifer Loveless and the Art of Sonic Shedding

In this luminous session from Voltage Labs, Jennifer Loveless invites us to drift through the shifting weather of her sound. Emerging from the fog of maximalist layering, she now sculpts with negative space and resonance, letting each element breathe and shimmer. Her new EP becomes a landscape of contrast: the stripped-back pulse of ‘Fever’ and the lush, tangled canopy of ‘Fall in Love.’ Voltage Labs, ever the curator of music’s emotional architecture, guides us through Loveless’s creative metamorphosis—where every note is a choice, and every silence is a story. The full journey, with its magnetic details and sonic ghosts, awaits

Ableton Live, EMU, MPC, OP-1, Vengeance Sample Pack

24. November 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Budget Bunker: Studio Hacks and Mixing Realness

Ever wondered how The Unperson gets those gritty, honest jams sounding so crisp without a spaceship’s worth of gear? This behind-the-scenes tour is a love letter to the DIY synth crowd: battered shelves, budget monitors, and a Zoom L12 that’s seen more action than most club rigs. Forget studio porn—this is the real world, where creativity trumps cash and Ableton does the heavy lifting. If you think you need a wall of boutique modules to make it slap, this video will set you straight. Dive in for gear hacks, mixing wizardry, and a reminder that the best music comes from

Ableton Live, Arturia preamp, Boss RPS 10, Circuit Bent SK1, Eventide Ultra Reverb, iZotope RX-7, KRK Rocket 5, Melbourne Instruments synthesizer, NOH Modular, OP-1, Sonarworks Reference, Tasty Chips GR-1, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Zoom L12

25. May 2025

RILEY

David Hilowitz Music

DavidHilowitzMusic Gets the Lowdown on the OP-1 in Berlin

DavidHilowitzMusic takes us on a wild journey with the OP-1 as he navigates Berlin’s Superbooth festival, diving deep into this iconic, pricey synth. With borrowed insights from synth whizzes, we discover the OP-1’s quirks, from yellow keys to its cartridge tape workflow. If you’re curious about why this little box is both adored and debated, buckle up for an adventure.

Magnolia, OP-1, Seashell

16. May 2025

RILEY

The Midlife Synthesist

MidlifeSynthesist: The Great Synth Sell-Off Regrets

In a whirlwind of synth nostalgia and some facepalming regrets, MidlifeSynthesist takes us on a trip through the synths he wishes he never let go of. From the depth of Moog warmth to the elusive OP-1, his journey is a lesson in chasing the grooves of yesterday. Join the ride as he breaks down his top five synths he should have held onto, with all the brutal honesty and clever humor you’d expect.

Moog Subsequent 37, Novation Peak, OP-1, Roland System-8, Sequential Pro 3