YOUTUBER: AudioPilz

20. December 2025

AudioPilz vs. Moog Messenger: Santa’s Synth Sack Just Got Lighter

AudioPilz is back with another festive roast, and this time the Moog Messenger is on the chopping block. Forget the Christmas wish list—this synth is the kind of self-gift that’ll have Santa shaking his head. With his signature blend of meme-fuelled banter and sharp technical jabs, AudioPilz slices through the Messenger’s plastic shell to see if there’s any real Moog magic inside. If you’re eyeing up a new mono for your bunker, read on before you torch your holiday budget. Spoiler: not every synth with a fancy logo gets a free pass.

Moog Messenger

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

6. December 2025

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Virus TI Snow: Synths Are Over?

AudioPilz is back in the bunker, and this time he’s dragging the Access Virus TI Snow into the Bad Gear firing line. Is this pint-sized, menu-ridden Virus the final nail in the synth coffin, or just another misunderstood street weapon? Expect sharp jabs at abandonware, a healthy dose of meme-fuelled sarcasm, and a few moments where the Snow actually flexes its EDM muscle. If you think synths are dead, AudioPilz has a few sounds to change your mind—or at least make you laugh on the way down. Strap in for a ride through menus, presets, and existential synth dread.

Access Virus TI Snow

22. November 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Gives the Nord Modular a Piece of His Mind

AudioPilz unleashes his unique critique style on the Nord Modular, a synth with more years than most rave tracks but just as much character. Dive into the quirks and merits of this digital underdog in his latest ‘Bad Gear’ episode.

Nord Modular, Nord Modular G1, Nord Modular G2, Nord Modular Micro

8. November 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Takes on the Akai MPC Live III: Ugly but Powerful

In the latest instalment of “Bad Gear,” AudioPilz tackles the Akai MPC Live III, a groovebox dripping with power despite its questionable aesthetics. With his signature blend of humour and technical savvy, he unfolds the myriad features that make this box both a blessing and a curse. Fans of finger drumming rejoice, but be warned: it’s ugly.

Akai MPC Live III

1. November 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz and the Beastly Spectacle of Bad Gear

Get ready to dive into AudioPilz’s Halloween special where the legendary Florian Pilz, with his signature wit and cynicism, unravels the ten most frightening pieces of music gear known to haunt musicians. It’s a celebration of the spooky, the awkward, and the outright bizarre in this unforgettable Bad Gear episode.

Akai MPX8, Arturia DrumBrute, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Prophecy, Roland Aira, Roland D-110, Teenage Engineering Choir, Yamaha RM1x

25. October 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Takes on the Moog Subharmonicon in ‘Bad Gear’ Episode

In the latest episode of Bad Gear, AudioPilz dives into the moody world of the Moog Subharmonicon, exploring its vintage tech and unrefined charm. Expect the usual blend of sarcasm, wit, and sharp insights as the synth is put through its paces. Is it a glimpse into the future or just a nostalgia trip? You decide.

Moog Subharmonicon

18. October 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Wrestles with the Prophet REV2

AudioPilz takes a swing at the Sequential Prophet REV2, diving headfirst into its promised professional polish and supposed soul-crushing boredom. With his usual wit and punctuated humour, he unpacks whether this modern poly truly deserves its place in any serious studio. But is it a gearhead’s dream or a sleep-inducing synth snooze?

Sequential Prophet REV2

11. October 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz’s FM Synth Odyssey: Memes & Modulators

Dive into the enigmatic world of FM synthesizers with AudioPilz, where memes meet modulation. This witty exploration demystifies a classic sound beast, offering a humorous yet insightful twist on frequency modulation’s rich legacy.

4. October 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz and the JV-1010: A Love-Hate Relationship

In the latest episode of ‘Bad Gear,’ AudioPilz tackles Roland’s JV-1010, a synth that seems to embody the love-hate dichotomy within the music production world. Packed with 90s nostalgia and questionable design choices, it’s both a relic and a punchline of its own epoch.

Roland JV-1010

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