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25. June 2026

Verysickbeats Dishes Out DJ Muggs-Style Beat Switch-Ups: Four Flavors, One Banger

Ever find yourself stuck with a bunch of dusty loops sitting in your hard drive, begging for a second chance? JFilt from Verysickbeats swoops in with a killer cheat code, inspired by DJ Muggs’ infamous beat switch tactics. In this video, he breaks down how to blend four beats into a single track that’ll smack your speakers like a Friday night at a basement party. If you vibe with dark, cinematic grooves and want to level up your arrangement game without needing a PhD in music theory, this is the recipe. Grab your cheap beer, hit play, and let your

Baby Audio Pitch Drift, Beatbutcha vol. 8, Logic Pro X, Verysickdrums, VSB Herbs vol. 2

24. June 2026

LUMINA

Monotrail Tech Talk

Sonic Sculpting with Monotrail Tech Talk: When Sound Design Leads the Dance

In a world where melody and rhythm often take the driver’s seat, Monotrail Tech Talk invites us to drift into the misty unknown, letting sound design be the compass. This video isn’t just a tutorial—it’s an ambient reverie, a meditation on creation where textures, resonances, and modular ghosts guide the journey. Monotrail’s signature visual clarity and gentle pacing illuminate the path, as oscillators bloom and resonators shimmer in the background. Expect a journey that feels as much like painting fog on glass as patching cables. For those who long to sculpt music from the ground up, this is a call

ADAC 506, Chaos Devices quad resonator, eowave portal, Thorn Audio Splines, Uranologue Morph 4

24. June 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Behringer JT-2 vs Jupiter-8 – Clone or Clown?

Starsky Carr isn’t here to faff about – he’s got the Behringer JT-2 and a real Jupiter-8 in the same room, and he’s not afraid to let sparks fly. If you’ve ever wondered whether Behringer’s latest analogue mini-monster is a real JP-8 voice or just cosplaying as one, buckle up. This is a brutal, no-BS comparison: every oscillator shape, every filter twitch, every LFO wobble measured, shown, and battered in real time. Starsky’s trademark clarity and dry wit keep the nerd factor high and the hype in check. Is the JT-2 a Jupiter-8 in street clothes, or does it trip

Arturia Keystep 37, Behringer JT-2, Roland Jupiter-8

24. June 2026

TAS

HAINBACH

HAINBACH Unleashes the Orban 245F: From Broadcast Bland to Psychedelic Pandemonium

Ever wondered what happens when you plug a decades-old radio relic into your synth rig? HAINBACH, the undisputed champion of oddball instruments, takes the Orban Stereo Synthesizer 245F for a spin—and mate, it’s a wild ride! This dusty blue box, meant to spice up mono radio with a bit of stereo magic, ends up making your head spin faster than a kangaroo in a tumble dryer. Prepare for seasick vibes, uncanny stereo fields, and some of the strangest sound design this side of the outback. Grab your headphones, keep a bucket handy, and dive in—this is experimental audio at its

Erica Synths Bullfrog, Orban Stereo Synthesizer 245F

24. June 2026

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer’s Budget Banger: MPC One Gen 2 & Juno D6 Standalone Combo

You ever wanted a setup that hits hard but doesn’t punch a hole in your bank account? Bolo Da Producer, the platinum-certified beat scientist, is here showing us how to get that pro vibe on a rookie budget. With the MPC One Gen 2 and the Roland Juno D6, he’s cooking up a standalone rig that’s lighter on your wallet than a street taco and twice as tasty. This ain’t just a wish list—it’s a full rundown on why this pair is the go-to move for anyone hungry for beats but allergic to credit card debt. If you crave power,

MPC One Gen 2, Roland Juno D6

24. June 2026

SPARKY

DivKid

DivKid’s Ozark Rave Weapon: Sequencer, Dividers & Logic in One 6HP Blast

DivKid is back with a module that packs more groove-fuel into 6HP than a dodgy warehouse party. The Ozark from Nekyia Circuits isn’t just a sequencer – it’s a clock generator, dual clock divider, and XOR logic mangler, all ready to turn your Eurorack patches into unpredictable dancefloor artillery. In this video, DivKid slices through the specs, demos some filthy melodic and percussive tricks, then drops a patch hack that’ll stall your sequence and your heartbeat. If you’re after playable chaos and tight rhythmic control, this one’s worth a look – and DivKid’s style keeps it sharp, hands-on, and free

Ceremony, Nekyia Circuits Occult Oscillator, Nekyia Circuits Ozark, Sigil

24. June 2026

LUMINA

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s One-Note Orchestra: Painting Sonic Worlds with a Single Key

Imagine sculpting entire galaxies of sound from a solitary note—this is the promise at the heart of Pick Yourself’s One-Note Orchestra. Through poetic limitation, a single MIDI message becomes the seed of infinite resonance, rhythm, and texture. In this luminous walkthrough, Pick Yourself unveils how even creative droughts can bloom into lush soundscapes. Here, sound design is not just technical—it’s a tactile dreamscape, inviting us to feel and shape the gravity of our own sonic universe. The secret? A gentle push into curiosity, using just one note.

Serum 2

23. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2: Sampling Workflow Unleashed

Akai Professional returns to its roots with the MPC Key 37 G2, a compact production keyboard that promises to bring the full MPC sampling workflow into a laptop-free, all-in-one device. In this official walkthrough, the focus is squarely on how sampling connects with modern music creation—from vinyl to smartphones and everything in between. With USB-C and classic input options, Akai demonstrates just how frictionless capturing and manipulating sound has become. For those who live by pads and crave the efficiency of the MPC ecosystem, this video is a revealing deep dive into what the G2 brings to the table—without hiding

MPC Key 37 G2

23. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2: Workflow-Driven Arranging in the Modern Producer’s Toolkit

Akai Professional continues its tradition of workflow-centric design with the MPC Key 37 G2, a compact production keyboard engineered for hands-on producers and live performers. In this official walkthrough, the focus is on the all-new Arrange Mode—demonstrated step by step to show how quickly ideas can be transformed into a full arrangement. The video doesn’t just tease features; it dives into the granular editing process, highlighting Cut, Copy, Paste, and Duplicate functions on the new interface. With powerful standalone capabilities and a responsive 8-core processor, the MPC Key 37 G2 invites users to experience fast, tactile song construction—no laptop required.

MPC Key 37 G2

23. June 2026

LUMINA

Metamyther

Metamyther & the Sonic Frontier: Newfangled Audio’s Chaotic Heart

In the shifting fog between calculation and chaos, Metamyther invites us into a dialogue with Dan Gillespie of Newfangled Audio—a place where sound is less about nostalgia and more about brave invention. Here, plugins become portals and oscillators unravel like cosmic pendulums, balancing unpredictability with precision. This conversation isn’t just an interview; it’s a layered exploration of why we create, how we listen, and what it means to shape tomorrow’s sonic ghosts. If you crave sound that breathes and mutates—sound that feels sculpted by weather and mathematics—this is where your curiosity lands.

Newfangled Audio Elevate, Newfangled Audio Equivocate, Newfangled Audio Fixate Mid-Range, Newfangled Audio Generate, Newfangled Audio Pendulate

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