1010music returns with Blackbox 2, a compact sampler for DAWless creation that redefines portable performance workflows. This official comparison video pits the new Blackbox 2 against the original, spotlighting the architectural and workflow upgrades. We dissect the touchscreen interface, track types, mixing flexibility, and how 1010music responds to real-world feedback. If you live for digital grooveboxes and modular integration, this is a deep-dive into the next standard for sample manipulation.

1010music blackbox, 1010music Blackbox 2

6. August 2026

OXI Instruments

OXI Instruments E16: Dual MIDI Destinations Demystified

LYRA

OXI Instruments, renowned for their forward-thinking approach to hybrid setups, present the E16 MIDI controller as a nerve center for complex rigs. This video dives into the E16’s capacity to assign dual destinations per encoder, enabling layered control over synths and effects. The walkthrough highlights not just the routing but also inventive ways to manipulate parameters—like inverted MIDI mappings—directly from the hardware. For those seeking hands-on, dynamic control in DAWless or live environments, this is a deep look into how the E16 reshapes performance workflow.

Big Time, Chroma Console, Novation Peak, OXI E16, OXI ONE MKII

6. August 2026

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes the Sheep: Mutable’s Hidden Wavetable Monster

SPARKY

Ever heard of Sheep? No, not the farm animal – the mutant wavetable oscillator hiding inside Mutable Instruments’ Tides. DivKid cracks open this rare firmware, swapping panels, twisting banks, and showing why Sheep is more than just a B-side oddity. If you’re ready for spiky harmonics, stereo weirdness, and some filthy one-bit fuzz, you’ll want to see how this sleeper turns a classic module into a rave bunker weapon. Expect patch mayhem and zero patience for boring sounds.

Mutable Instruments Sheep (Firmware), Mutable Instruments Tides mk1

6. August 2026

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music Turns the MPC One Into a Stage Weapon

RILEY

If you thought the Akai MPC One was just for beatmakers in bedroom studios, think again. Gabe Miller Music flips the script, using this box to glue live sets together and keep both Circuit heads and bandmates in the groove. Whether he’s dodging the Circuit’s memory limits or wrangling click tracks for his metal band, Gabe proves you don’t need a gear museum to throw down. Expect raw tricks, streetwise hacks, and a few facepalm moments—because that’s just how real shows roll.

Akai MPC One, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Novation Circuit Tracks

6. August 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Breaks Down That Organized Noize Drum Sauce

RILEY

You ever wish your beats slapped like OutKast’s ‘So Fresh, So Clean’? JFilt from Verysickbeats is here, tossing you the keys to that Atlanta bounce. He’s not just showing you how to jack Organized Noize’s drum groove—he’s making sure you can drop it on any melody and get heads nodding. Expect finger drumming tricks, Logic Pro hacks, and a reminder that groove trumps gear every time. This one’s for bedroom producers and dusty SP-heads alike.

Logic Pro

5. August 2026

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s Fabric Vintage CS: A Digital Homage to Polysynth Legends

LYRA

Akai Professional dives deep into vintage synth territory with the AIR Fabric Vintage CS, a virtual instrument inspired by a legendary late ’70s and early ’80s polysynth. This walkthrough on the official Akai Pro channel gives us a practical look at oscillator banks, preset variety, and how this synth integrates seamlessly into modern MPC and DAW workflows. As always, Akai focuses on expressive control and hands-on sound design, bridging classic textures with today’s production environments. Let’s see how the Fabric engine brings analog warmth and digital flexibility together.

5. August 2026

Expert Sleepers

Expert Sleepers’ disting NT: The Swiss Army Knife at the Heart of Simon Kirby’s Modular Rig

MILES

In this deep-dive masterclass from Signal Sounds, Simon Kirby puts Expert Sleepers’ disting NT through its paces as the central brain of his modular setup. With everything from sound generation to effects handled by a single module, Kirby methodically demonstrates just how pivotal the disting NT can be for compact Eurorack rigs and sophisticated live performance. This isn’t just a showcase; it’s a practical exploration of patching, performance workflows, and the subtle design choices that make the disting NT a modular chameleon. If you’re keen on understanding how a single module can anchor a whole system—while still leaving room for … Read more

5. August 2026

RolandChannel

RolandChannel’s TR-1000: FJAAK’s Techno Workflow Unpacked

MILES

In this episode of Inside Rhythm, RolandChannel puts the spotlight on the TR-1000 analog drum machine, with Berlin techno duo FJAAK at the controls. The video navigates through programming, Morph Mapping, and live performance tricks, all while FJAAK share their hands-on approach. Expect honest commentary on workflow, a peek at their musical evolution, and a final jam that proves the TR-1000’s live potential. For modular heads, it’s a window into how a drum machine can anchor both studio and stage setups.