MORE ARTICLE WITH OTO BAM

5. October 2026

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

6. June 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s Frippertronics Frenzy: Spotykach Looper Unleashed

If you think you know loopers, think again. Starsky Carr dives deep into the Synthux Academy Spotykach—a dual-deck, stereo-mangling beast with tape, slice, and granular modes that’ll make your old loop pedal weep in shame. This isn’t just another dry review: Starsky’s signature no-fuss style slices through the mystery, showing off wild features, clever visual feedback, and enough creative chaos to swallow your studio hours whole. Ready to get lost in a rave bunker of endless loops? Strap in—this review’s got more twists than a modular patch cable.

Erica Synths Zen, OTO BAM, Symmontronic Gnome 2, Synthux Academy Spotykach, Synthux Pro X