YOUTUBER: tafony

8. October 2026

tafony’s M-VAVE FM-1 Groove OS Rave: Bargain Box, Maximal Chaos

tafony, Vancouver’s modular mischief-maker, dives headlong into the new Groove OS for the M-VAVE FM-1—a firmware hack turning this budget synth into an 8-track groovebox beast. Expect sarcasm, existential dread, and proper rave energy as tafony pulls apart the UI, FM/VA engines, and those gritty drum kits. If you’re into cheap hardware with big ambitions, this one’s got street weapon potential—warts and all.

Groove OS, M-VAVE FM-1

1. October 2026

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tafony

Baud Girl FM-1 VA: tafony Unleashes a Pocket-Sized Rave Weapon

tafony dives straight into the Baud Girl FM-1’s new virtual analog engine, giving this cheap synth a dose of raw attitude. He doesn’t sugar-coat the firmware update process and takes no prisoners when it comes to menu quirks. If you’re after a no-nonsense take on stacking saws, gritty filters, and sequencer upgrades, tafony’s got you. Expect direct hits, dry wit and a few sonic curveballs – and yes, you’ll want to see the video for the full, chaotic glory.

Baud Girl FM-1

22. September 2026

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tafony’s Eurorack Live Rig: Like a Modular Kangaroo on a Red Bull Bender

tafony, Vancouver’s resident modular wrangler, takes us on an epic ramble through his ever-evolving Eurorack live setup. This isn’t your average gear chat—think more outback BBQ with a synth in each hand. From mixer headaches to the Digitakt 2’s melodic mischief, there’s chaos, honesty, and plenty of cheeky banter. If you’re after inspiration for your next outdoor rave or want to know which modules survive the wildest gigs, tafony spills the beans (and maybe a bit of patch cable spaghetti) in true DIY style.

ALM MFD, Archer's Rig, BIA, Bitbox Mk2, Cosmotronic Ophelion, Elektron Digitakt 2, Endorphin.es Ghost, Expert Sleepers MIDI Breakout, F8R, Hermod+, Intellijel Data Bender, Libre Legio, LXR, Modbap Performer, Mutant Brain, Noise Plethora, Ohmforce Boom, OXI META, Pamela's Pro Workout, Snare Lancer, VIC X, Xcelon

10. September 2026

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Snare Warfare: tafony Goes Deep with the Shakmat Lancer’s Lash

tafony takes the Shakmat Lancer’s Lash for a proper spin, showing why this isn’t just another snare voice for your rack. From crunchy analog zaps to wild IDM territory, he explores every sound model and puts the snare module through its paces—no preset left behind, no distortion ignored. If you’re after a snare weapon that can go from clean to chaos at the twist of a knob, tafony’s breakdown is your essential viewing. Expect honest opinions, hands-on demos, and a few rants about screens (the good kind).

Shakmat Lancer's Lash

7. August 2026

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tafony

Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab: tafony’s Playground for Hackers and Delay Freaks

tafony drags the Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab out of the shadows and puts it through its paces. This isn’t your average Eurorack effect—it’s a hackable, firmware-swapping beast that begs you to break the rules. With two launch firmwares (Spagyros and Echoa) and enough glowing LEDs to light up a dodgy rave, the Alchemy Lab splits opinion and shoves modular performance into new territory. If you like your gear raw, weird, and open to abuse, you’ll want to see what tafony uncovers—warts, wonders, and all.

Hermetic Modular Alchemy Lab

5. July 2026

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tafony

Sonicware CyDrums: tafony’s 4D Drum Bunker Test

tafony dives headfirst into the Sonicware CyDrums, serving up digital drum mayhem with a side of sharp critique. Expect velocity pads, a maze-like project system, and a compressor that smashes harder than a warehouse rave. If you want unfiltered thoughts on quirky hardware that promises more depth than a London pothole, this is your jam. tafony’s style? Opinionated, unsponsored, and definitely not your mum’s gear review.

Sonicware CyDrums

28. June 2026

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tafony

tafony Unleashes the WMD Kraken: Snare Modelling for the Modular Masses

Ever wanted a snare module that doesn’t just slap but morphs, grinds and shape-shifts? tafony dives headfirst into the WMD Kraken, a physical modelling snare that ditches tired synth clichés for something way more alive. Expect crunchy realism, glitchy weirdness, and the kind of parameter wrangling only true rack heads will appreciate. tafony’s signature deadpan delivery and honest tinkering make this a must-watch for anyone bored of basic drum modules. Spoiler: it’s not just another static box – this thing’s a sonic street fighter.

WMD Kraken

9. June 2026

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tafony

tafony Cooks Up Chaos: F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’ Ring Mod Takes a Beating

Ready for ring mod mayhem that’ll shake the dust off your speakers? Our mate tafony, Vancouver’s modular wizard, dives headfirst into the F*CK WITH SOUND ‘Bring It On’—a ring modulator with more tricks up its sleeve than a magpie at a Bunnings sausage sizzle. With dual modulation inputs and wild sound shaping options, this beast is primed for sonic mischief. As tafony rambles, noodles, and wrangles harmonics, he’s all about pushing boundaries and poking fun at synth dogma. If you want to hear metallic clangs, gnarly wave-shaping, and modular tomfoolery, grab a cold one and buckle in. Just don’t expect

F*CK WITH SOUND Bring It On, Three Body

2. June 2026

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tafony Gets Rowdy with the Fuqwassound Break On Through – An Analog Limiter for Modular Mayhem

If you think classic mic limiters should stay in the studio, tafony’s ready to drag you onto the dancefloor and let the Break On Through stomp all over your precious dynamics. Vancouver’s own synth wrangler takes Fuqwassound’s debut Eurorack module for a spin, diving into FET-driven filth, gnarly gain staging, and the kind of pumping transients that’ll get your neighbours calling the council. This isn’t your average compressor – it’s a chunky mono street weapon with deep knobs, wild aesthetic choices, and a sound that punches well above its weight. If you want pretty, look elsewhere – but if you

Fuqwassound Break On Through, Patching Panda Hatz, Steady State Fate Steady State Gate, Ultra Perk