21. December 2025

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes the PolyBrute 12: One Year In, Still a Sonic Street Weapon

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The Midlife Synthesist Unleashes the PolyBrute 12: One Year In, Still a Sonic Street Weapon

The Midlife Synthesist is back in the rave bunker, this time with a year-long verdict on the Arturia PolyBrute 12. Forget spec sheets and marketing fluff—this is a real-world, sweat-soaked review from someone who’s hammered the keys for twelve months straight. Expect sharp opinions, a few side-eyes at the synth’s bulk, and plenty of praise for its monstrous sound and tactile keybed. If you want to know whether this flagship analog beast is worth the studio space, strap in. The PolyBrute 12 gets the full, no-nonsense treatment—warts, wonders, and all.

21. December 2025

RILEY

Sanjay C Drops Freebies and Fire: The Beatmaker’s Guide to This Week’s Plugin Gold

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Sanjay C Drops Freebies and Fire: The Beatmaker’s Guide to This Week’s Plugin Gold

If you’re hunting for fresh sounds without torching your wallet, Sanjay C’s latest Music Production News is the mixtape you need. This week, he’s serving up cinematic guitar magic, a full-on wavetable synth for zero bucks, and a handful of tools that’ll make your DAW sweat. Sanjay’s signature style—clear, practical, and just nerdy enough—makes even the wildest plugins feel like street food for your beats. Whether you’re a bedroom producer or a studio vet, this roundup’s got the sauce. Don’t sleep on the free stuff—some of these deals vanish faster than cheap beer at a block party.

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21. December 2025

SPARKY

Scott’s Synth Stuff Unleashes a £100 Second Keyboard Hack for MODX & Montage

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Scott’s Synth Stuff Unleashes a £100 Second Keyboard Hack for MODX & Montage

Ever felt your Yamaha MODX or Montage is one keyboard short of a proper rave bunker? Scott’s Synth Stuff is here with a cheeky workaround that turns a humble MIDI controller into a second board, all for less than the price of a dodgy night out. No need to remortgage for another flagship—just plug in, split, and layer your way to sonic excess. If you like your synth rigs flexible, budget-friendly, and a bit rebellious, this one’s for you. Scott’s direct, practical style keeps the nonsense out and the creativity in.

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21. December 2025

SPARKY

Free Beat’s Woovebox: Not Complicated, Just Criminally Clever

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Free Beat’s Woovebox: Not Complicated, Just Criminally Clever

Forget what the gear snobs say—the Woovebox isn’t a labyrinth, it’s a rave bunker with a front door wide open. Free Beat, ever the practical groovebox wrangler, slices through the internet moaning to show us why this pocket-sized sonic street weapon is way more approachable than its feature list suggests. If you’re expecting menu hell and button-mashing nightmares, prepare to be pleasantly mugged by common sense. This video is a love letter to UI design that actually wants you to make music, not lose your will to live. Read on if you fancy a device that’s all killer, no filler—and

21. December 2025

RILEY

Rapid Flow’s Groove Science: Why Perfection Kills the Vibe

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Rapid Flow’s Groove Science: Why Perfection Kills the Vibe

Ever wonder why some tracks slap and others just sit there like cold pizza? Rapid Flow’s Erik is here to spill the secret sauce on groove, and trust me, it’s not about lining up every note like a robot. In this video, Erik breaks down why over-quantizing is the enemy of the pocket and shows how micro-timing, human feel, and a few clever hacks can make your beats move bodies. If you’re tired of your drums sounding like they came out of a spreadsheet, this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and let’s get messy—in the best way possible.

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20. December 2025

LUMINA

Josh Lucan Peels Back the Sonic Veil: Dissecting Tangerine Dream’s “Exit”

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Josh Lucan Peels Back the Sonic Veil: Dissecting Tangerine Dream’s “Exit”

In the hands of Josh Lucan, Tangerine Dream’s “Exit” becomes more than a song—it’s a labyrinth of spectral layers and magnetic pulses. Lucan, a Los Angeles media composer with a taste for the cinematic, guides us through the fog and circuitry, revealing the hidden machinery behind this iconic 1981 track. Each instrument and texture is a character in a story of analog ghosts and digital dawns. Prepare to drift through nebula drones and fractured light as we unravel the architecture of a synth classic, one shimmering layer at a time.

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20. December 2025

SPARKY

AudioPilz vs. Moog Messenger: Santa’s Synth Sack Just Got Lighter

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AudioPilz vs. Moog Messenger: Santa’s Synth Sack Just Got Lighter

AudioPilz is back with another festive roast, and this time the Moog Messenger is on the chopping block. Forget the Christmas wish list—this synth is the kind of self-gift that’ll have Santa shaking his head. With his signature blend of meme-fuelled banter and sharp technical jabs, AudioPilz slices through the Messenger’s plastic shell to see if there’s any real Moog magic inside. If you’re eyeing up a new mono for your bunker, read on before you torch your holiday budget. Spoiler: not every synth with a fancy logo gets a free pass.

20. December 2025

TAS

Blairy’s Beatlab Unleashes the Hydrasynth: A Dream Machine for Sonic Daredevils

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Blairy’s Beatlab Unleashes the Hydrasynth: A Dream Machine for Sonic Daredevils

Strap in, mates! Old Uncle Blairy from Blairy’s Beatlab is back, and this time he’s wrangling the Hydrasynth like a kangaroo on a synth bender. If you’ve ever wanted to sculpt soundscapes that shimmer, morph, and punch you in the eardrums, this video’s your ticket. With a laid-back, no-nonsense style, Blairy dives deep into textural patch creation, wild modulation tricks, and a jam session that’ll have you itching to fire up your own gear. Whether you’re a sound design rookie or a seasoned knob-twiddler, this one’s got enough grit and inspiration to survive any outback rave.

20. December 2025

LYRA

ROLI Airwave: 10 Wild Workflows for Expressive Control

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ROLI Airwave: 10 Wild Workflows for Expressive Control

ROLI, the London-based pioneers of expressive music tech, are back with the Airwave—a controller that promises to push MIDI expression into uncharted territory. In this official video, Sam Gutman demonstrates ten inventive ways the Airwave can transform keyboard performance, sound design, and even modular synth workflows. From gestural plugin control to dynamic audio processing and arpeggiator wizardry, the Airwave is positioned as a bridge between tactile play and digital flexibility. The presentation is packed with workflow ideas, a community challenge, and even a hint at exclusive features for ROLI’s Platinum members. Let’s break down what’s actually shown—and what it means

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20. December 2025

JET

Secret Cinema’s Techno Chaos: MusicRadar Tech Gets Raw in Amsterdam

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Secret Cinema’s Techno Chaos: MusicRadar Tech Gets Raw in Amsterdam

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a Dutch techno legend in a brand new studio packed with hardware and software, then let him loose? MusicRadar Tech’s latest archive drop is a front-row seat to Jeroen Verheij—aka Secret Cinema—building a track from scratch. Expect modular mayhem, digital dirt, and enough randomisation to make your DAW sweat. If you like your techno unpredictable and your gear list longer than a dodgy pub receipt, this one’s for you. But trust me, the real magic is in watching Jeroen wrangle chaos into club-ready hypnosis—words barely do it justice.

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