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22. June 2026

Starsky Carr’s Drum Farm vs Bohm: Modular Rumble for the Rave Bunker

Looking for a Eurorack drum setup that kicks harder than your mate’s broken washing machine? Starsky Carr gets his hands dirty with the Knobula Drum Farm and Ohmforce Bohm – a combo that promises both punch and polish for live techno and modular mischief. Expect a deep dive into synth and sampler chaos, filthy kicks, and enough on-the-fly tweakability to keep your hands busy and your neighbours angry. Starsky’s signature style strips out the marketing fluff and gets straight to the point: here’s what slaps, what’s clever, and why this pairing might be your new street weapon. Don’t expect bedtime

Knobula Drum Farm, Ohmforce Bohm

22. June 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s Eurorack Sequencer Showdown: Four Ways to Break Your Patterns

Ready to bin your stale 16-step habits? The Unperson is here with a wild ride through four in-rack Eurorack sequencers that’ll slap you out of your comfort zone. Forget polite, predictable beats — this video dives into the dirty, hands-on chaos of Oct Tone, Proteus, the RYK M185, and Pam’s Pro Workout. Expect knob-twiddling, algorithmic weirdness, and enough polymetric madness to melt your DAW-loving brain. If you think sequencing is just about playing it safe, think again. The Unperson’s approach is part rave bunker, part synth scientist, and all about pushing your rig into unknown territory. Stick around, because some

ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout, Arturia Keystep 37, Glasgow Synth Guild Oct Tone, RYK M185, Seaside Modular Proteus

22. June 2026

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CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Mournful Synth Mayhem: Bias, Breakup and Bidding Farewell

CROW HILL dives into the murky waters of mournful synths, pushing machines to the edge of breakdown and sanity. It’s a wild ride through bias abuse, unstable signals, and that deliciously desperate sound you only get when things are about to fall apart. Expect gear carnage, emotional grit, and a bittersweet goodbye to the legendary playroom – all wrapped in a workshop vibe that’s half rave bunker, half therapy session. If you think sad music is all minor chords and rain, this one’s about to rattle your eardrums and your expectations.

Culture Vulture, Lyra 8, Roland Jupiter 4, Roland JX-3P, Trash Talk Audio Telephone Mic

22. June 2026

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AP Mastering

AP Mastering vs. The Mic Preamp Myth: Are We All Being Had?

Mic preamp wars are back and AP Mastering just gatecrashed the party with a sledgehammer of honesty. Forget the audiophile snake oil – this vid slices through the hype with technical deep dives and zero patience for hand-wavy nonsense. If you think all preamps sound like unicorns and rainbows, brace yourself. AP dishes out real-world advice, explains why transformers matter, and calls out dodgy A/B tests so hard you’ll hear bias distortion through your phone. If you like your audio chat with a side of sarcasm and actual facts, don’t sleep on this one.

Audient ASP880, Neve 1073

22. June 2026

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MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Illuminates Ableton’s Spectral Realms: Shaping Sonic Phantoms

In the luminous hands of MusicRadar Tech, Ableton Live’s spectral effects become more than tools—they transform into portals for sound alchemy. Guided by the patient, exploratory voice of Tom Glendinning, we drift through frequencies that shimmer and fracture, discovering devices that manipulate audio like light bent through glass. This is not just a tutorial, but a journey into the magnetic resonance of Spectral Time and Spectral Resonator, where rhythms dissolve and textures bloom into sonic ghosts. For those seeking new dimensions in their music, this video is an invitation to wander the nebulae of possibility, where each sound is both

Ableton Live, Spectral Resonator, Spectral Time

21. June 2026

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Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Gets Dirty: Cooking Up a Wurlitzer Patch on the 3rd Wave

Electric piano fans, hold on to your tines – Scott’s Synth Stuff is diving headfirst into Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave territory, whipping up a Wurlitzer patch that bites, buzzes and practically begs for a warehouse jam. Scott doesn’t mess about: from square waves to filthy noise, he shows how to wrangle the 3rd Wave’s arsenal into something that sounds dangerously close to the real deal – with a few extra teeth. If you ever thought wavetable synths couldn’t get that gritty electric piano snarl, think again. This is sound design for those who want instant results and aren’t afraid to

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Yamaha Montage

21. June 2026

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Sanjay C

Ableton Breaks the Rules: Sanjay C’s Take on Extensions, Knock Drums & Synth Resurrection

Sanjay C storms in with another gear-stuffed episode, and this time Ableton’s kicked open the gates—dangerously. We’re talking custom hackery right inside Live, DECAP’s almighty Drums That Knock 11, and the Prophet-5 plugin that’ll have your wallet twitching. Throw in Embodme’s MPE-centric Erae Sound and Cherry Audio’s loving resurrection of the ESQ-1, and you’ve got a news roundup that hits harder than a rave in a phone box. If you want polite, look elsewhere; if you want the raw scoop on what’s about to wreck your workflow (in the best way), Sanjay C’s got you covered.

Ableton Live 12 Suite, Cherry Audio ESQ-1, Drums That Knock 11, Embodme Erae Sound, GForce Prophet-5 Plugin

21. June 2026

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Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster vs. Logic’s Stem-Bounce Nightmare: EasyBounce to the Rescue

Ever lost hours of your life bouncing stems in Logic Pro, soloing tracks while your coffee goes cold and your will to live drains away? Chris Sangster, the man behind sangstersounds, has found a tool that promises to end this madness: EasyBounce. In his latest video, Chris walks us through this automation beast, showing how it turns Logic’s most tedious task into a set-and-forget affair. Whether you’re a studio rat or a gigging producer, if you’re sick of clicking your way through stem exports, this is a must-watch. We dig in, so you can decide if this is the workflow

EasyBounce, Logic Pro

21. June 2026

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Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech: Apollo Power Moves at Angelic – Universal Audio Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered what happens when Andertons’ synth squad hits a world-class studio with a van-load of Universal Audio gear? This isn’t your dad’s beige tape machine – it’s Apollo interfaces chained up, UAD plugins bending time, and the SSL desk demoted to glorified volume knob. Jack Duxbury and the UA crew spill the beans (and the tea) on how The Andertones smash through multiple tracks in a day, swapping vintage tones with a click, while the patch bay assistant fights for survival. From drum mics with more personalities than a festival crowd, to vocals dripping in tube magic, this video

Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone, Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip, Universal Audio Apollo Twin, Universal Audio Apollo X8P, Universal Audio Bock 167 Tube Microphone, Universal Audio Bock 251 Tube Condenser Microphone, Universal Audio Luna, Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box, Universal Audio Standard Series Microphones, Universal Audio UAD Plugins

20. June 2026

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CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Focusrite ISA C8X: The Interface That Wants In On The Action

Forget everything you thought you knew about audio interfaces being the most boring bit of your studio rack. CROW HILL dives, headlong and unapologetic, into the Focusrite ISA C8X – a slab of gear that might just kick your old interface into the skip. This isn’t just another box with a hundred blinking LEDs; it’s a foundation-first, preamp-packed, connectivity monster with a few tricks up its sleeve. If you’re tired of interfaces that only come out when they break, and you want something that actually earns space on your desk, this one’s worth a look. As usual, CROW HILL keeps

Apogee Symphony, Focusrite ISA C8X, MixPre

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