Voltage Labs x Benjamin Damage: Berlin Studio Weapons Unleashed

Smack in the middle of this sonic street fight sits the Sequentix Circlon, acting as the main brain. This isn’t just a sequencer – it’s the puppet master pulling every string in the studio, keeping the chaos tight and the grooves tighter. Benjamin’s had it since 2014, and Voltage Labs make it clear: this box is still getting regular firmware love, which keeps things spicy.

The Circlon’s real trick? It joins up everything – old drum machines, synths, effects – into one performance-ready organism. No endless clicking around in Ableton, no mouse-induced carpal tunnel. Everything gets routed, triggered and mangled with the twist of a knob. The message: get your hands dirty, let the machine do the talking.

Let’s talk heavy hitters. The Jomox Alpha Base isn’t just versatile – it’s the backbone for complex kicks and snares that don’t sound like they’ve escaped from a preset pack. Loads of outputs, easy to run hot through the desk, and always ready for a bit of extra filth. Nothing clinical here – it’s about grit and impact.

Then there’s the ASM Hydrasynth, which Benjamin rates for being both deep and dead simple to use. It’s digital, but don’t get snooty – the sound is lush and it fits in a suitcase, so he can drag it to gigs without booking excess luggage. Quick tweaks, fast results, and enough depth to get properly lost. This is what you want in a performance rig: power, portability, and attitude.

If you’re still waiting for a step-by-step masterclass, forget it. Benjamin Damage’s main creative tool is trial and error – he messes about, sees what sticks, then pushes it until it breaks or turns into something new. Voltage Labs don’t waste time with endless parameter lists; it’s about vibe and accidents, not spreadsheets and manuals.

This ethos runs through the whole studio: the best moments come when you stop caring about the rules and start chasing weirdness. As Benjamin says, it’s about catching something interesting and twisting it into a tune. You’ll have to watch the video for the true madness – some things just don’t translate into words, especially when the gear starts misbehaving in all the right ways.