At Guitar Center’s LA BeatLab, Akai Professional’s Andy Mac presents a deep-dive into the MPC Sample, aiming to demystify beatmaking for those without a background in music theory. This session is all about accessible creativity, as Andy guides viewers through sample chopping, intuitive pad workflows, and performance tools that streamline the process from idea to finished beat. The focus stays firmly on hands-on control, user interface minimalism, and the flexible, experimentation-driven nature of the MPC Sample. For anyone curious about how modern Akai design translates to real-world workflows, this demonstration is a revealing look behind the pads.

Akai Professional MPC Sample

Creative Sound Harvesting with ALM – Inside ANNA Z & J.Manuel’s Modular Workflow

29. August 2026

ALM TV

Creative Sound Harvesting with ALM – Inside ANNA Z & J.Manuel’s Modular Workflow

MILES

Berlin-based duo ANNA Z & J.Manuel open their studio doors for ALM TV, revealing a patch-based approach to modular synthesis that values exploration over perfection. With a setup in constant flux and a workflow built on sound harvesting and hardware experimentation, they showcase how ALM modules like Tyso Daiko and the MFX pedal fuel their sonic adventures. The result is a glimpse into a creative process where every day’s patch is a fresh journey and the only rule is that there are no rules.

ALM MFX pedal, ALM Tyso Daiko, Squid Salmple

29. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Spins Up the Super 606: Not Your Nan’s Drum Machine

SPARKY

If you thought iPad drum machines were all polite tap-tap affairs, Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to smash that illusion with AudioKit’s Super 606. This isn’t just another TR-606 clone – it’s a dual-windowed, effect-drenched groovebox for the modern rave bunker. Expect filter weirdness, MIDI wizardry, pattern chaos, and enough dirty analog flavour to keep your neighbours up all night. Ready for a deep dive that actually gets dirty? Good – because Nu-Trix doesn’t mess about.

Apple iPad, AudioKit Super 606

29. August 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Alchemy: String Programming as Sonic Storytelling

LUMINA

Step with us into CROW HILL’s enigmatic workshop, where string samples shimmer, fracture, and bloom anew. This is not just a tutorial—it’s an invitation to sculpt orchestral soundscapes with breath and bravado. Here, strings are not merely voices; they are haunted corridors, nebula drones, and magnetic moments. Christian, drawing from decades of sonic exploration, shows us how to exhale fog and fractured light, weaving life into every note. A journey for those who yearn to make their string arrangements pulse, flicker, and haunt.

Arcane Strings, Glass Strings, Pocket Strings, Soothe, String Murmurations

28. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Gets Deep: Arturia Pure Sub—Not Just for Bass Addicts

SPARKY

Forget everything you know about sub-bass plugins—Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes Arturia’s Pure Sub for a spin and finds it’s packing far more than just low-end rumble. This synth is a modular rave bunker in softsynth clothing, loaded with harmonic trickery and aggressive textures. Nu-Trix’s no-nonsense walkthrough slices through the interface, modulation mayhem, and FX madness, all with his signature clarity. If you thought sub synths were a one-trick pony, think again.

28. August 2026

L.Dre

L.Dre vs. The Algorithm: How to Survive in an AI-Flooded Lo-Fi World

RILEY

AI is swarming the lo-fi scene like pigeons at a hot dog stand, but L.Dre’s here to show us how to keep the real beats bumping. In this video breakdown, he lays out why your human touch still matters and drops practical, streetwise tips to keep your tracks from sinking in the sea of robotic chill. If you’re tired of soulless playlists and want to slap some personality back into your music, you’ll want to tune in. Spoiler: It’s not about having perfect chords—it’s about having a vibe the bots can’t steal.

28. August 2026

Anton Anru

Anton Anru’s Toxic Flux: Behringer Grind Patterns That Hit Like a Sledgehammer

SPARKY

Anton Anru unleashes a 64-pattern gauntlet for the Behringer Grind, covering everything from warehouse techno to off-kilter house. This isn’t your standard preset pack—expect polymetric weirdness, dense grooves, and enough creative firepower to start a toaster-fight. If you’re after instant inspiration or want to twist the Grind into new shapes, Anton’s no-nonsense style and sound design skills are on full display. Don’t sleep on these sequences if you crave serious groove weaponry.