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7. December 2025

Andrew Huang Illuminates the Sonic Alchemy of K-Pop Demon Hunters

When rhythm bends and melody leaps, the soundtrack to K-Pop Demon Hunters becomes more than music—it’s a living, breathing landscape of emotion and narrative. Through Andrew Huang’s luminous lens, we drift through fractured beats and kaleidoscopic hooks, uncovering the soundtrack’s wild, unorthodox spirit. Huang’s signature blend of technical insight and playful curiosity guides us into a world where pop conventions dissolve, and every note feels like a story unfolding in real time. If you crave music that shimmers with surprise and depth, this journey is your invitation to listen with new ears.

7. December 2025

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Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Takes the Hydrasynth Deluxe for a Blue Monday Bender

Scott’s Synth Stuff is back in the rave bunker, this time firing up the Hydrasynth Deluxe to reverse-engineer New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’. If you’ve ever wondered how to get that iconic reedy lead and punchy bassline without a vintage rack taller than your fridge, Scott’s got you covered. Expect a no-fluff breakdown of LFO sync trickery, filter acrobatics, and a hands-on multi-split setup—all delivered with Scott’s signature straight-talking style. There’s even a patch download, so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the dancefloor destruction. Hydrasynth owners and synthwave obsessives, strap in.

ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe

7. December 2025

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Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Blank Slate: From Zero to Banger in Ableton Live

Ever stared at an empty Ableton project and felt like your creativity just ghosted you? Rapid Flow (aka Erik) is here to slap that blank screen into shape, showing off a workflow that’s smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. In this video, Erik doesn’t just build a track—he builds a whole vibe, live and unfiltered, using his signature Rapid Flow method. Expect real talk, hands-on MIDI mapping, and some cheeky tricks that’ll have you finishing tracks faster than you can say “sidechain that pad.” If you want to see how a pro flips nothing into a club-ready groove,

Ableton Live, Eventide Blackhole, Microtonic, Torso T-1, Zensphere

7. December 2025

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Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s eKit Showdown: From Bedroom Bashers to Stage Beasts

Sweetwater rolls out the red carpet for electronic drum kits, pitting budget bruisers against pro-level monsters in a no-nonsense, hands-on comparison. If you’re hunting for your first kit or plotting an upgrade, this video slices through the marketing fluff and gets straight to the features that matter—playability, sound, and bang-for-buck. Sweetwater’s demo style is as polished as ever, but don’t let the showroom lighting fool you: there’s plenty of real talk about what each kit can (and can’t) do. Whether you’re a bedroom jammer or a stage regular, this is the eKit cage match you didn’t know you needed.

Alesis Nitro Max, Alesis Nitro Pro, Alesis Strata Core, Alesis Strata Prime, DWE DW, Roland TD-02K, Roland TD316, Roland TD516, Roland VAD316, Roland VAD516, Roland VAD716, Roland VQD106, Zildjian ALCHEM-E

7. December 2025

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes the Drumlogue: Sequencer Mayhem for Advanced Ravers

If you think the Korg Drumlogue is just another polite drum machine, Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to slap you out of your comfort zone. In this advanced guide, he dives headfirst into the Drumlogue’s sequencer, unearthing tricks that’ll make your patterns mutate like a rave in a blender. Expect velocity hacks, conditional chaos, polymetric weirdness, and performance moves that’ll keep your dancefloor guessing. Nu-Trix’s teaching style is fast, practical, and never afraid to get a bit wild—just how we like it. If you’re ready to leave basic step entry in the dust, this is your ticket to sequencer

Korg Drumlogue

6. December 2025

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the MODX M: A Sound Demo That Slaps

Woody Piano Shack is back at it, hammering through Yamaha’s MODX M series with a sound demo that’s more rave bunker than piano lounge. If you thought workstation synths were all polite presets and menu-diving, think again—this one’s a turbo-charged tour of live sets, FM-X and AN-X engines, and enough scene-switching to make your head spin. Woody’s playful, hands-on style keeps things moving fast, with crunchy Rhodes, cinematic flutes, and synth leads that could melt your nan’s speakers. This isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a full-on sonic street fight, and you’ll want to watch the video to catch every filthy

Yamaha MODX M6, Yamaha MODX M7, Yamaha MODX M8, Yamaha MODX-M

6. December 2025

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Virus TI Snow: Synths Are Over?

AudioPilz is back in the bunker, and this time he’s dragging the Access Virus TI Snow into the Bad Gear firing line. Is this pint-sized, menu-ridden Virus the final nail in the synth coffin, or just another misunderstood street weapon? Expect sharp jabs at abandonware, a healthy dose of meme-fuelled sarcasm, and a few moments where the Snow actually flexes its EDM muscle. If you think synths are dead, AudioPilz has a few sounds to change your mind—or at least make you laugh on the way down. Strap in for a ride through menus, presets, and existential synth dread.

Access Virus TI Snow

6. December 2025

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Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Deep: Why Just Blaze’s ‘Hovi Baby’ Slaps Genius-Level Hard

Ever wonder how a beat can hit you right in the chest and make you question if you’re listening to a live drummer or just some wizard on the pads? Verysickbeats, aka JFilt, breaks down the magic behind Just Blaze’s ‘Hovi Baby’—a track that’s got Questlove scratching his head and Jay-Z pacing the studio. This isn’t just another beat breakdown; it’s a masterclass in flipping samples, orchestrating chaos, and making your drums talk back. If you’re hungry for the secret sauce behind legendary hip-hop production and want to catch some streetwise tips along the way, you’re in for a treat.

JFilt Music Library

6. December 2025

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MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Flips Loops: Ableton Live 12’s Session View Gets Streetwise

Ever get stuck in loop city, building beats that never make it past the intro? MusicRadar Tech’s latest video is your ticket out. Tom Glendinning, Ableton Certified Trainer and all-around groove mechanic, shows how to flip a basic loop into a full-on arrangement using Ableton Live 12’s session view. If you’re tired of staring at the same four bars and want to get your tracks moving, this one’s for you. Expect clever shortcuts, real-world workflow, and a vibe that’s more street food than fine dining. Grab your headphones—this is where the beat comes alive.

Ableton Live 12

6. December 2025

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phill in da blank

phill in da blank’s One Program Hustle: Beatmaking on the MPC 500 Without the Headaches

Ever get lost in a sea of chopped samples and unfinished loops? phill in da blank is here to save your sanity and your workflow with his One Program method on the MPC 500. This curly-headed hip hop wizard ditches the endless pad-hopping and keeps it tight—just 48 slots, one program, and a whole lotta groove. If you’re tired of overthinking your beats and want to finish more tracks than you forget, this is the streetwise hack you need. Grab your cheap coffee and check out how less really can slap harder.

Akai MPC 500

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