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1. February 2026

NAMM 2026’s Wildest Rigs: Sunwarper’s Top Gear Picks That’ll Make Your Studio Roar

Strap in, mates—Sunwarper’s just come back from NAMM 2026 with a swag of synths, samplers, and oddball contraptions that’ll make your head spin faster than a turntable at a bush doof. From retro-styled samplers with a mind of their own to AI pedals that sound like they’ve been cooked up after a late-night servo run, this isn’t your average gear roundup. Sunwarper’s keen ear for workflow and weirdness means only the most bonkers, inspiring, and genuinely useful kit made the cut. Whether you’re a seasoned beat butcher or just want a rig that survives a dust storm, this list is

Akai MPC Live 3, Casio SX-C1 Sampler, Erica Synths Hexdrums, Erica Synths Steampipe, Roland Project Lydia, Yamaha SEQTRAK

18. January 2026

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Sunwarper’s Woovebox Pro Test: Pocket Sampler or Groovebox Rave Weapon?

Sunwarper’s on a mission: ditch the PO-33, dodge the EP-133, and find a pocket-sized sampler that doesn’t choke when you want to build a proper track. Enter the Woovebox Pro – a device that claims to bridge the gap between lo-fi beat sketchpad and full-on groovebox. In this video, Sunwarper slices, chops, and sequences his way through the Woovebox’s features, exposing both its gritty charm and its workflow quirks. If you’re after a portable street weapon for sample-based jams, but don’t want to lug a suitcase of gear, this one’s worth a look. Just don’t expect it to hold your

EP-133, PO-33, Woovebox Pro

14. December 2025

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sunwarper Digs Up the PO-33: Old School Grit Still Hits Different

You know that feeling when you’re drowning in new gear hype but your wallet’s screaming for mercy? sunwarper gets it. In this video, our LA beat wizard ditches the shiny toys and dusts off the Teenage Engineering PO-33, proving that sometimes the oldest box in your drawer still slaps the hardest. With his signature blend of cinematic vibes and streetwise hacks, sunwarper flips samples, rides the groove, and shows why this pocket-sized sampler still earns its keep—even if it’s got a few quirks. If you’re hungry for inspiration and not just specs, this one’s for you.

Roland SP-404, Teenage Engineering PO-33

7. December 2025

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sunwarper’s SP404 MK2 Tricks: Ambient Mayhem and Guitar Shenanigans

Ready to wrangle the SP404 MK2 like a kangaroo on a caffeine high? sunwarper, the LA-based sonic wizard, dives headfirst into the wild world of ambient live sets, armed with nothing but his trusty Roland SP404 MK2 and a guitar. Forget your standard beatmaking—this is about bending time signatures, layering drones, and pulling off performance tricks that’d make your average sampler spit out its chips. If you reckon the SP404 MK2 is just for lofi beats, mate, you’re in for a treat. sunwarper’s approach is as inventive as a backyard BBQ gone off-script, and you’ll want to see how he

Roland SP404 MK2

16. November 2025

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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

2. November 2025

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Sunwarper’s Roland P-6 Beat Flip: Cheap Box, Big Moves, No Auto Chop Needed

Sunwarper’s back at it, showing us how to squeeze a killer beat out of the Roland P-6 without breaking the bank—or your brain. This time, he’s ditching the usual auto chop for a wild parameter lock workflow, pairing the P-6 with a Polyend Synth for some next-level sample slicing. If you think cheap gear can’t slap, you haven’t seen this. Sunwarper’s laid-back, LA-drenched style makes the whole thing feel like a jam session at your buddy’s place, but with a few clever tricks you’ll want to steal. Trust me, you’ll want to watch the video to catch all the gritty

Polyend Synth, Roland P-6