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7. February 2026

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D-50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7

16. December 2025

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Bthelick

Bthelick vs. Scaler 3.2: When Chords Meet Club Floors

Ever wondered if a plugin could turn your music theory nightmares into dancefloor dreams? Bthelick, the groove doctor himself, takes Scaler 3.2 for a wild spin through the world of EDM production. He’s not just poking at presets—he’s stress-testing the plugin’s brains and brawn in trance, tech house, and deep house, all while keeping it real about what slaps and what flops. If you’re tired of plugins that promise the moon and deliver a soggy sandwich, this review’s got the streetwise perspective you crave. Spoiler: some features are more hidden than your favorite sample folder after three beers.

Ableton, Scaler 3.2, Vital

11. November 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick’s Frenzy: Chasing DJ Heartstring’s Beat in a Day

DJ Heartstring’s rhythmic magic caught our favorite YouTuber, Bthelick, up in a whirlwind challenge: recreate the essence of DJ Heartstring in just 24 hours. With the clock ticking and a scattered toolkit, he embarked on crafting four unique tracks, throwing conventional scripts out the window. Laughs, deep 909 kicks, and improvised bass lines all form part of this cheeky musical adventure, as Bthelick makes high-pressure production look like the most fun hustle in town.

Kick 3, Vital

3. April 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: Unlocking MPE Expression in Software Synths

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MIDI controller—it’s a flagship MPE keyboard designed to inject unprecedented nuance and physicality into software synth workflows. In this detailed tutorial, Expressive E (with Josh Madoff at the helm) demonstrates how Osmose bridges the gap between tactile performance and digital sound design, focusing on MPE-compatible plugins and the company’s own Expressive Suite. The video moves from setup basics through hands-on mapping, then into a showcase of tailored presets and even creative hacks for non-MPE synths. For anyone interested in the architecture of expressive control, this is a deep dive into how Osmose can transform

Ableton Drift, Baby Audio BA-1, Cherry Audio DCO-106, Legend HZ by Synapse Audio, Myth by Dawson, Noisy 2, Osmose, Phase Plant, Vital