YOUTUBER: Molten Music Technology

30. January 2026

NAMM 2026: Molten Music Technology Drops the Gear Gauntlet

January 2026, and Molten Music Technology is back with a synth-stuffed, sarcasm-laced round-up of NAMM, Buchla & Friends, and a heap of gear that’ll make your wallet sweat. Robin Vincent’s no-nonsense style slices through the marketing fluff, spotlighting everything from Korg’s filter-happy interfaces to Behringer’s vaporware and Bastl’s modular mischief. If you want the real dirt on what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s just plain unnecessary in the synth world, this is your rave bunker briefing. Spoiler: not everything gets a gold star, but you’ll want to watch the video for the full sonic mayhem.

Bastl Citadel Alchemist, Behringer JN80, Behringer JT2, Korg Filter Ark, Korg Kaoss Pad V, Korg microAUDIO722, Native Instruments (general)

27. January 2026

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Molten Music Technology’s Orchid Review: Hipster Toy or Chord Weapon?

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent takes the achingly hip Telepathic Instruments Orchid for a spin, asking the big question: is it a creative spark plug or just posh musical fluff? With his trademark blend of dry wit and brutal honesty, Robin dives into the Orchid’s shiny design, its instant chord magic, and the places where it falls flat on its plastic face. If you’re after a no-nonsense, groove-focused breakdown of this boutique box, you’re in the right rave bunker. Spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and Rhodes, but it might just kickstart your next tune.

Telepathic Instruments Orchid

16. January 2026

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Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Korg microAUDIO 722: Filter Mayhem in Your Interface

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back, and this time he’s got his hands on a device that’s as mad as a bag of frogs: the Korg microAUDIO 722. Forget your average, snooze-worthy audio interface—this one’s packing a vintage analog filter ripped straight from the miniKORG 700s, and it’s here to turn your studio workflow upside down. Robin’s honest, gear-obsessed style cuts through the noise, showing us why this hybrid box is more than just a gimmick. If you think audio interfaces can’t be fun, prepare to have your cynicism filtered out.

Filter Ark Plugin, Korg microAUDIO 722, Korg miniKORG 700s

13. January 2026

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Molten Music Technology’s Oberheim TEO-5: Analog Goo in a Plastic Shell

If you think five voices is a joke in 2024, think again. Molten Music Technology drags the Oberheim TEO-5 out of the synth picnic and into the spotlight, showing why this slab of analog warmth keeps stealing the show from shinier, pricier boxes. Robin Vincent’s hands-on, no-fluff approach slices through the hype and gets right to the sticky, treacle-thick sound that’s got synth nerds drooling. If you want to know what makes this synth more than just a pretty face (spoiler: it’s not the pinstripes), strap in. This is analog done right, and you’ll want to hear it for yourself.

Oberheim Teo-5

10. January 2026

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Molten Music Technology Gets Hands-On: Faderpunk Controller Unleashed

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent doesn’t mess about, and neither does the AtoV Faderpunk Controller. Straight out the box, this 16-channel modular weapon is ready to slap your rack into shape—no manual marathon required. In this first-impressions rave, Robin dives into the Faderpunk’s plug-and-play attitude, its multi-headed CV hydra, and the kind of live performance quirks that only show up when the strobes are on. If you want a controller that’s as immediate as a caffeine shot and as flexible as a rave bunker yoga class, read on. But trust us, you’ll want to see this thing in action to

AtoV Faderpunk Controller

27. December 2025

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Molten Music Technology’s Modular Mayhem: December 2025’s Sonic Street Weapons

Molten Music Technology, helmed by the ever-candid Robin Vincent, wraps up 2025 with a modular round-up that’s anything but polite. If you’re after a polite, spreadsheet-driven synth review, jog on. This is a rave bunker of the year’s filthiest modules, wildest synths, and a few curveballs that’ll have your patch cables in a twist. Robin’s got opinions, he’s got regrets, and he’s got a burning desire to bin the menu-diving and get back to basics. Expect sharp takes, a few rants, and enough gear lust to make your wallet cry. Dive in for the highlights, but trust me, you’ll want

Arcane Caress of Stars, Fancy Synthesis K-Accumulator, Knobula Monumatic, Mzourek Diktaak, Native Instruments Absynth 6, Strymon SuperKar+, TinRS Bopp & Steve

17. December 2025

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Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2: Dual-Channel Mayhem for Melody Maniacs

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2—a dual-channel sequence recorder and melody generator that’s as deep as a rave bunker and twice as unpredictable. If you’re after instant gratification, this module might make you sweat, but stick with it and you’ll unlock a playground of generative chaos, playlist wizardry, and real-time performance tricks. Robin’s trademark honest, hands-on style slices through the fiddly screen and feature overload, showing why this could be the secret weapon your rack’s been missing. Ready for some melodic mischief? Strap in and let’s see if this thing slaps or just

Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2

11. December 2025

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Molten Music Technology Drops the Sycamore & Oak: Melody Machines for the Modular Rave Bunker

Molten Music Technology is back in the bunker, this time with Divergent Waves’ Sycamore and Oak modules—a pair that promise to turn your modular rig into a melody-generating street weapon. Forget endless menu-diving: Sycamore’s all about instant, evolving tunes with a twist of simplicity and a dash of elegance. Oak tags along to throw in some gate outputs and extra control, making the combo a proper playground for melodic chaos. If you’re after a module that’s as fun as it is functional, and you like your generative gear with a side of British wit, this review’s got your number. Dive

Divergent Waves Oak, Divergent Waves Sycamore

29. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology Drops the November Bunker: AI Angst, Gear Mayhem, and Community Raves

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back with a November roundup that’s more packed than a rave bunker at 3am. This month, he blitzes through a wild stack of new boxes and blips—Teenage Engineering’s genre-hopping EP–40, Endorphin.es’ unapologetically pink Evil Pet, and Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 all get the Molten once-over. But it’s not just gear: Robin dives headfirst into the AI debate, throws shade and hope in equal measure, and spotlights the Patch and Tweak community before hyping up the UK’s synth scene with Synth East and Synth Picnic. If you want the full chaos, you’ll have to watch the

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia KeyStep MK2, Endorphin.es Evil Pet, Teenage Engineering EP–40

26. November 2025

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Molten Music Technology’s Astrolab 37: Software Synths Go Streetwise

Arturia’s Astrolab 37 is what happens when you stuff the V Collection’s best bits into a compact slab of hardware and hand it to a synth fiend like Robin Vincent of Molten Music Technology. This isn’t your average plastic preset box—it’s a curated arsenal of over 40 modelled synths, all ready to be battered live or in the studio. But don’t get too excited about knob-twiddling: you get four main controls and a world of instant gratification. Is it a gigging weapon or a sound designer’s nightmare? Robin’s honest, hands-on review slices through the hype and gets right to the

Arturia Analog Lab, Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia V Collection

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