MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland S-1

25. July 2026

TAETRO vs. Creative Block: Chasing Beats with the MPC Sample & TempoKEY K32 Play

Ever had a day where your beats are flatter than a day-old soda? TAETRO takes us on a real talk journey—stumbling through uninspired loops with the MPC Sample and TempoKEY K32 Play, grinding until that perfect groove finally lands. It’s not all wins and highlight reels; this video is a front-row seat to the messy, honest hustle of beatmaking. If you’ve ever wanted to see a real beatmaker’s struggle (and maybe snag a clever hack or two), this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and let’s get gritty.

MPC Sample, Roland S-1, Synido TempoKEY K32 Play

13. December 2025

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz’s BAD GEAR Shopping Guide: Synths for Every Wallet and Weirdo

AudioPilz is back with a holiday shopping guide that slices through the synth market like a chainsaw through a stack of IKEA flatpacks. Forget the usual influencer fluff—this is a tour through the wild, fragmented world of electronic music gear, tailor-made for everyone from broke bedroom beatmakers to deep-pocketed collectors. Expect savage wit, meme-grade commentary, and enough real talk to make your credit card sweat. If you’re hunting for the perfect groovebox, synth, or just an excuse to buy more kit, AudioPilz has you covered—just don’t blame him when your bank balance flatlines.

Arturia MiniFreak, Dreadbox Typhon, Elektron Model:Samples, Focusrite Scarlett, Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Korg Minilogue, Korg Volca FM, KRK Rokit, Mayer EMI MD900, Novation Bass Station 2, Novation Circuit, Roland S-1, Soundcraft Notepad 8FX, Waldorf Quantum, Yamaha HS

16. November 2025

RILEY

sunwarper

sunwarper’s 2025 Gear Gauntlet: Hits, Misses, and Streetwise Surprises

sunwarper just dropped a gear review that’s as raw as a late-night taco stand—no sugarcoating, just pure, unfiltered opinions on the grooveboxes, samplers, and synths that shaped his 2025. From the Yamaha SEQTRAK’s quick-fire beatmaking to the Roland S-1’s pocket-sized SH-101 vibes, he’s not holding back. If you’re tired of spec sheets and want to know what actually slaps in a real-world setup, this is your mixtape. Grab a cheap beer, kick back, and let’s see which boxes made the cut and which ones got benched.

Polyend Tracker+, Roland P-6, Roland S-1, Yamaha SEQTRAK