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5. October 2025

SanjayC Drops a Synth Bomb: Akai’s MPC Live III and More

SanjayC is hitting us with some serious synth action this week. From the mind-blowing Akai MPC Live III to sweet free plugins that every beatmaker should snag, this video is a must-watch. Whether you’re a gear-geek or just looking for some fresh sounds, there’s something for everyone with a groove here. Check out the deep dive into AI tools, Volts and more – it’s like unwrapping a sonic mixtape of possibilities. Dive in if you dare!

Akai MPC Live III, Eventide Temperance Light, IK Multimedia ReSing, Novation Play plugin, Roland TR-1000, Suno Studio AI DAW, UJAM Finisher Retro, Universal Audio Volt 876

4. October 2025

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz and the JV-1010: A Love-Hate Relationship

In the latest episode of ‘Bad Gear,’ AudioPilz tackles Roland’s JV-1010, a synth that seems to embody the love-hate dichotomy within the music production world. Packed with 90s nostalgia and questionable design choices, it’s both a relic and a punchline of its own epoch.

Roland JV-1010

4. October 2025

RILEY

Tefty Music Tech

teftymusictech’s Beat-Mixing Experiment with Akai MPC Live 3 & Moog Matriarch

teftymusictech takes us on a groove-centric journey with a bold experiment of blending sounds from the Akai MPC Live 3 and Moog Matriarch. Expect quirky jokes, nerdy tricks, and some seriously smooth crossfades that’ll have you questioning your next synth purchase.

Akai MPC Live 3, Moog Matriarch

4. October 2025

LUMINA

DivKid

Dive into Harmonic Universes with DivKid’s SKORPION Adventure

Explore the cosmic depths of sound design as DivKid takes us on a journey through the mesmerizing SKORPION from WMD. With its limitless wavefolding and modulation possibilities, this video unveils a complex tapestry of sonic storytelling.

SKORPION from WMD

4. October 2025

JET

Tonepusher

Tonepusher Turns the MiniFreak into Sonic Anarchy

When Tonepusher takes the helm, expect a wild ride through the wilderness of sound design. In his latest video, he wrenches the MiniFreak synthesizer into a snarling industrial beast, perfect for fans of Nine Inch Nails and more. Get ready for a no-holds-barred sonic assault that’ll leave your speakers gasping for mercy.

Arturia MiniFreak

3. October 2025

JET

Starsky Carr

StarskyCarr Takes the BM-12 to a Ring Mod Brawl

Dive headfirst into a gritty showdown between the Behringer BM-12 and the classic Moogerfooger Ring Modulators, led by the ever-detailed StarskyCarr. This eye-opening review contrasts the old and new, with tones clanging and clashing in a face-off like you’ve never heard. Spoiler alert: one of these might just end up on the naughty step!

Behringer BM-12, Moogerfooger MF-102

3. October 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

BoloDaProducer Drops the Beat with MPC Live 3

BoloDaProducer has just dropped the beat—that is, the brand-new MPC Live 3 on YouTube, giving us a front-row seat to this beast of a machine. In his signature style, Bolo takes us on a tour of this groove box that might not win any beauty contests but sure delivers where it counts. Get ready for top-notch performance specs and cool new features that make this MPC a standout in streetwise music production.

MPC Live 3

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Live III: A New Era of Standalone Power and Workflow

Akai Professional returns with the MPC Live III, a device that aims to redefine what a standalone music production center can be. In this official overview, Akai’s Andy Mac walks us through the MPC Live III’s new expressive pad system, turbocharged processor, and a host of workflow enhancements designed for both studio and DAWless creators. The video is a deep dive into how digital architecture, tactile controls, and advanced connectivity converge to offer a truly self-contained production powerhouse. If you’re curious about how Akai’s latest flagship integrates performance, sequencing, and modern plugin workflows, this video is a must-watch.

Akai Professional MPC Live III

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Deep Dive into Expressive Pads and Modulation Matrix

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III lands as a standalone production powerhouse, and in this official MPC Academy walkthrough, we get a granular look at its new MPCe pads and modulation matrix. The video, hosted by Tefty, doesn’t just skim the surface: it demonstrates how the MPC Live III’s digital architecture enables nuanced pad articulations, flexible modulation assignments, and creative sample layering. As always with Akai, the focus is on practical, producer-friendly workflows—this time with a clear nod to expressive performance and deep sound design. If you’re curious about how the MPC Live III translates its tech into hands-on music-making, this

MPC Live III

3. October 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III: Clip Launching Workflow Unpacked

Akai Professional’s MPC Live III steps boldly into the standalone groovebox arena, and this official deep dive from the Akai Pro channel puts its new clip launching workflow front and center. The video walks through the architectural logic of the clip matrix, demonstrating how the MPC Live III is engineered for hands-on music creation, flexible arrangement, and hybrid MIDI/audio integration. With a focus on workflow, performance tools, and real-world connectivity, Akai’s presentation is both practical and revealing—showing not just what’s possible, but how it actually feels to build and manipulate musical ideas on the MPC Live III. For anyone curious

Moog Labyrinth, MPC Live III

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