Rolling bass lines got you sounding like a foghorn in a rave bunker? Bthelick, the master of practical dance music breakdowns, slices through the murk to explain why your low end might be tanking your groove. In this sharp, no-fluff tutorial, he exposes the fatal flaws of copy-paste bass tricks, offers blunt fixes, and shows ways to keep your subs moving crowds instead of just making the floor shake. If you think more sub always equals more power, think again. Expect envelope hacks, machine gun metaphors, and enough rhythmic dodgeball to keep your next track from flopping. Essential viewing for … Read more

Serum, Vital

14. June 2026

sunwarper

sunwarper vs. Six Strings: Guitar Abuse with the SP404 MK2

SPARKY

Ever wondered what happens when you toss a guitar into the sampler meat grinder and refuse to play nice? Sunwarper rips up the playbook in this video, taking guitar sounds and bending them into unrecognisable shapes with the SP404 MK2. Forget polite fingerpicking—this is all about chopping, reversing, and pitching until your guitar is begging for mercy. If you’re sick of lofi clichés and want to see a sampler used like a proper sonic street weapon, pull up a chair. Sunwarper’s approach is all about squeezing the last drop of weird out of every riff, and trust me, it slaps … Read more

Guitar, Roland SP404 MK2

14. June 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats: Sculpting the Boondocks—Soulful Templates for Cinematic Beats

LUMINA

Step into a soundscape where cartoons breathe soul and each layer drips with nostalgia—Verysickbeats invites us to craft a Boondocks-inspired template that feels both cinematic and deeply personal. This journey isn’t just a beatmaking tutorial; it’s a meditation on sound selection, emotional resonance, and the art of conjuring mood from texture. With his signature warmth and accessible approach, JFilt guides us through instrument choices that evoke smoky jazz clubs and animated dusk, all while keeping the process playful and creative. The result is a palette that doesn’t just fill space but paints it—inviting us to drift inside and shape our … Read more

JFilt Music Library, Logic Pro, Native Instruments Kontakt

14. June 2026

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Juno D6: D-50 Dreams and Sequencer Schemes

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack takes the Roland Juno D6 for a spin, wringing out D-50 nostalgia and showing off tricks your high school music teacher never told you about. This isn’t just a preset parade – it’s a deep dive into synth wizardry with a side of sequencer hacking. If you thought the Juno D was just for cheesy pads and plastic keys, prepare to have your assumptions trampled and your ears tickled. Woody’s style is classic: friendly, practical, and a little bit cheeky, making even the nerdiest workflow tweak sound like a secret weapon. Ready to make your tracks stretch, … Read more

Roland Juno D6

14. June 2026

Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s EFNOTE E-Kit Showdown: From Mini Apartment Brawlers to Pro Stage Beasts

SPARKY

Sweetwater’s latest video puts EFNOTE’s full electronic drum arsenal in the firing line, from the pint-sized Mini to the hulking Pro 703X. No sales fluff – just a straight-up, side-by-side breakdown of what you get, where you get it, and who should even bother. If you’re hunting for a kit that fits your shoebox flat or a monster rig for the main stage, this is a synth mag fever dream in drum form. Sweetwater’s methodical, almost obsessive approach means you’ll get the facts, but the real magic? That’s in the hands-on action you’ll need to watch for yourself.

EFNOTE 3 Series, EFNOTE 5 Series, EFNOTE 7 Series, EFNOTE Mini, EFNOTE Pro 500 Series, EFNOTE Pro 700 Series, EFNOTE Pro 703X

13. June 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Novation Circuit Rhythm: When Meme Gear Gathers Dust

JET

AudioPilz drags the Novation Circuit Rhythm into the Bad Gear arena, giving it the punk gig treatment it frankly deserves. If you’re tired of grooveboxes that promise the world but deliver little more than a cryptic button-mash and a faceful of plastic filters, strap in—this one’s for you. AudioPilz’s sharp tongue and meme-fuelled humour slice through the hype, exposing the Rhythm’s lazy design and outdated tricks. All in all, it’s a masterclass in calling out mediocre gear, with just enough rave nostalgia to keep the blood pumping. The video’s a must-watch if you like your reviews with bite—and let’s face … Read more

13. June 2026

TAETRO

TAETRO’s Sidekick Hack: Parallel FX Mayhem Unleashed

SPARKY

TAETRO’s back in the bunker, this time with a viewer-powered hack that transforms the Teenage Engineering Sidekick from polite mixer to parallel FX street weapon. Forget the manual – a sharp-eyed fan spotted a routing trick that lets you unleash external effects like a pro, dialling in sparkle and grit on your own terms. TAETRO’s no stranger to creative chaos, but even he admits he missed this one. If you like your sound design with a side of mischief and modular thinking, you’re in for a treat. Bring your favourite pedal and prepare for some serious mix wizardry.

13. June 2026

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Crystal Pads: MIDI Faders Unleashed and Glassy Mayhem

SPARKY

If you think MIDI control is just about mapping sliders to parameters, CROW HILL’s latest deep-dive will slap you awake. Christian Henson throws open the bunker doors and lets us peer into a world where faders aren’t just for tweaking—they’re for live performance chaos and expressive mayhem. Crystal Pads isn’t your average pad library; it’s a shimmering beast built from sampled glass and twisted through new-school MIDI tricks. Henson’s signature wit and relentless focus on performance make this a must-watch for anyone tired of static, lifeless soundscapes. Warning: what you see here might just make your current pad setup feel … Read more