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18. December 2025

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the Juno D6: Scenes, Sequencer, and Sonic Mischief

Roland’s Juno D6 isn’t just another plastic-fantastic synth—Woody Piano Shack dives in and shows us why its Scenes and sequencer are more than just menu-diving faff. If you’re after instant groove, layered textures, and a few happy accidents, this is your kind of playground. Woody’s style is as playful as ever, breaking down the workflow without the usual snooze-fest. Stick around for live jams, real talk about limitations, and a few classic Roland sounds that still slap. If you think you know the Juno D6, think again—this one’s got more tricks up its sleeve than you’d expect.

Roland Juno D6

17. December 2025

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Breaks Down DJ Premier’s Triple Flip: When Legends Remix Themselves

If you ever wondered what happens when a hip-hop legend risks flipping his own classic—three times—then you gotta peep what Verysickbeats is cooking up. JFilt dives deep into DJ Premier’s wild journey of reimagining ‘New York State of Mind’ for Nas, breaking down the genius, the nerves, and the haters. This isn’t just a beat breakdown; it’s a lesson in hip-hop history, street-level creativity, and why sometimes you gotta mess with the sacred to make something fresh. Grab your headphones and a bag of chips—this is one for the heads and the beat nerds alike.

Billy Joel sample, Donald Byrd 'Flight Time' trumpet sample

17. December 2025

SPARKY

Andrew Chapman Creative

Blindfolded with Andrew Chapman Creative: SSL Revival 4000 Faces the Truth

Andrew Chapman Creative isn’t here to worship at the altar of SSL – he’s here to drag the Revival 4000 channel strip through a no-mercy blind test. Forget brand hype and nostalgia: this is about what actually hits your ears. Chapman’s style is brutally honest, with a side of dry wit, and he’s not afraid to call out gear that doesn’t earn its keep. If you want to know whether the SSL Revival 4000 is a studio street weapon or just another overpriced badge, this is the showdown you need. Spoiler: you’ll want to hear the shootout for yourself –

A Designs P-1 500 Series Preamp, Antelope Audio Discrete 4, Brainworx BX Console SSL 4000 Channel Strip Plugin, Chandler TG2 500 Series Preamp, Dachman Audio DA87 SE, Guild OM240E Acoustic Guitar, SSL Revival 4000 Series Channel Strip

17. December 2025

LUMINA

Monotrail Tech Talk

The Destructive Charm of Tubes: Monotrail Tech Talk Illuminates the Erica Synths Fusion System II

In the dim-lit world of modular synthesis, Monotrail Tech Talk guides us through the Erica Synths Fusion System II—a voice sculpted from vacuum tubes and magnetic resonance. This is not merely a collection of modules, but a singular organism exhaling warmth, grit, and nostalgia. Each patch is a cinematic vignette, where sound blooms with vintage haze and fractured light. Monotrail’s signature clarity and visual storytelling unravel the system’s secrets, inviting us to drift inside a machine that feels both ancient and alive. Prepare to wander through a landscape where every knob turn conjures sonic ghosts and every drone tells a

Erica Synths Fusion System II

17. December 2025

RILEY

MALO BEATS

MALO BEATS Flips the Script: MPC Live Encoder Hacks That Chop Like a Chef’s Knife

Ever tried chopping samples on an MPC Live and felt like you were wrestling a bag of cats? MALO BEATS is here to show you how to turn those wild slices into buttery smooth grooves using nothing but your fingers, some encoders, and a touch strip that’s slicker than a fresh pair of kicks. This video isn’t just about button-pushing—it’s about making the process slap, not just the end product. If you’re after real-world workflow hacks and want to see a beatmaker who’s all about fun over fuss, you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer, hit play, and

AKAI MPC Live, Akai MPC Live MK3

17. December 2025

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Unleashes the Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2: Dual-Channel Mayhem for Melody Maniacs

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent dives headfirst into the Shakmat Bishop’s Miscellany Mk2—a dual-channel sequence recorder and melody generator that’s as deep as a rave bunker and twice as unpredictable. If you’re after instant gratification, this module might make you sweat, but stick with it and you’ll unlock a playground of generative chaos, playlist wizardry, and real-time performance tricks. Robin’s trademark honest, hands-on style slices through the fiddly screen and feature overload, showing why this could be the secret weapon your rack’s been missing. Ready for some melodic mischief? Strap in and let’s see if this thing slaps or just

Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2

17. December 2025

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce Delivers: Free Compressors That Actually Slap

If you think free plugins are just for cheapskates and bedroom dabblers, Creative Sauce is about to slap you upside the head with three compressors that punch way above their price tag (zero, mate). Mike from Creative Sauce isn’t here to waste your time—he’s lined up FETish, LALA, and BUSTERse, each bringing their own flavour to the compression rave. Expect practical, no-nonsense walkthroughs, a few bonus features you won’t find on pricey hardware, and a healthy disrespect for pointless sign-ups. If your mix needs glue, punch, or just a bit of love, this video’s got the sauce.

BUSTERse, FETish, LALA

17. December 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 7: A Digital Flagship Evolves with Expressive Play, Filters, and Workflow Polish

Arturia’s Pigments 7 arrives as a bold statement in the world of software synthesis, blending a visually immersive Play View with deep sound-shaping capabilities. In this official walkthrough, Arturia showcases not just a facelift, but a rethinking of how users interact with presets, macros, and modulation. The headline features—new filters like Rage and Ripple, the gritty Coroda effect, and a built-in tutorial library—are all presented with workflow efficiency in mind. For those who crave both sonic complexity and streamlined control, Pigments 7 aims to deliver a hybrid experience that’s as much about creative exploration as it is about technical refinement.

Pigments 7

17. December 2025

SPARKY

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes Pigments 7: Filters, Fury, and Filth

Arturia’s Pigments 7 just dropped, and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is on the case—no fluff, just filthy new features. If you thought Pigments was already a rave bunker in VST form, brace yourself: this update brings wild new filters, a Corroder effect that chews up your sound, and envelope speeds that’ll slap your mix awake. Nu-Trix’s walkthrough is as direct as it gets, with hands-on demos and zero marketing babble. If you want to know whether Pigments 7 is worth your download, this is the video to watch—just don’t expect any hand-holding.

Arturia Pigments 7

16. December 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick vs. Scaler 3.2: When Chords Meet Club Floors

Ever wondered if a plugin could turn your music theory nightmares into dancefloor dreams? Bthelick, the groove doctor himself, takes Scaler 3.2 for a wild spin through the world of EDM production. He’s not just poking at presets—he’s stress-testing the plugin’s brains and brawn in trance, tech house, and deep house, all while keeping it real about what slaps and what flops. If you’re tired of plugins that promise the moon and deliver a soggy sandwich, this review’s got the streetwise perspective you crave. Spoiler: some features are more hidden than your favorite sample folder after three beers.

Ableton, Scaler 3.2, Vital

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