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5. December 2025

Liam Killen Meets Sha Ru: Digitakt 2 Live Wizardry That’ll Melt Your Thongs

Strap in, mates—Liam Killen’s latest deep dive features Sha Ru’s live rig, and it’s a wild ride through the outback of electronic performance. We’re talking Digitakt 2, motion sensors, and a MIDI guitar all crammed into a setup as compact as a festival esky. Liam’s signature clear-headed style meets Sha Ru’s boundary-pushing tricks, showing off a rig that’s equal parts clever and bonkers. If you reckon you’ve seen it all with Elektron boxes, think again—this one’s got more twists than a Melbourne laneway. Get ready for some serious gear envy and a few ideas you’ll want to nick for your

Ableton Live, DIY Motion Sensor MIDI Controller, Elektron Digitakt 2, MIDI Guitar

5. December 2025

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The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist Throws Down: MPC Live 3 vs Ableton Push 3 – Who’s the Standalone King?

Ready for a proper synth slugfest? The Midlife Synthesist isn’t messing about – he’s pitting the Akai MPC Live 3 against Ableton’s Push 3 in a no-holds-barred workstation shootout. Forget the spec sheets and marketing fluff; this is a real-world, hands-on brawl to see which box deserves a spot in your gig bag. Expect sharp insights, a few brutal truths, and enough GAS to power a small rave. If you’re after the ultimate standalone groove weapon, you’ll want to see who comes out swinging.

Ableton Push 3, Akai MPC Live 3

5. December 2025

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Blairy's Beatlab

Cyberdub Chaos: Blairy’s Beatlab and Roger Rastahman Mash Up Reggae and Cyberpunk

Strap in, mates—Blairy’s Beatlab is back with a wild ride through the sonic outback, where reggae grooves meet cyberpunk grit in a genre-bending Cyberdub jam. Old Uncle Blairy hands the reins to Roger Rastahman, who’s on a mission to fuse two worlds that rarely share a BBQ. With a shed full of synths, effects, and a DIY attitude, this video is a front-row seat to the kind of creative chaos that makes you want to spill your beer in excitement. If you’re keen on live jams, unexpected sound combos, and a workflow that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne weather, this one’s

ARP 2600, Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man, Sequential Take 5

5. December 2025

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DivKid

DivKid & John Webber: Mastering as Sonic Integrity and Emotional Cartography

From the magnetic vaults of DivKid’s archive emerges a conversation that glows with the resonance of true artistry. Here, at the hallowed halls of AIR Studios, mastering engineer John Webber reveals the spectral layers behind the final polish of electronic music. This isn’t just about loudness or sheen—it’s about honoring the emotional architecture of an album, breathing life into each track, and guiding sound through the labyrinth of intent and format. For those who see music as more than waveform, this dialogue is a lantern in the fog, illuminating the subtle art of mastering with integrity.

API 5500 EQ, Chandler Limited TG Curve Bender EQ, Dangerous Music BAX EQ

5. December 2025

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Free Beat

Free Beat’s KOII Adventure: Quirky Sampler or Outback Oddity?

Strap in, mates—today we’re diving headfirst into the Teenage Engineering KOII with Free Beat, a creator who’s as keen on creative chaos as a kangaroo at a bush doof. This compact sampler groovebox promises a wild ride of quirky features, hidden shortcuts, and enough menu-diving to make your thumbs cramp. Free Beat’s hands-on approach is equal parts practical and playful, and while the KOII might leave you scratching your head, it’s got a charm that’s hard to shake. If you’re into chiptune nostalgia, handheld jams, and a bit of musical mischief, this one’s for you. Let’s see if the KOII

Teenage Engineering EP-133 KOII, Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade

5. December 2025

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Andrew Chapman Creative

Andrew Chapman Creative Destroys the Plugins vs Hardware Myth – No More Excuses

Forget the endless forum wars and marketing brainwashing – Andrew Chapman Creative is here to torch the tired Plugins vs Hardware debate. In this sharp, no-fluff video, Andrew slices through the hype, exposing how both sides use slick tactics to mess with your producer ego. If you’ve ever felt guilty for loving a plugin or dropping cash on a shiny preamp, this is your wake-up call. Expect practical advice, a few gear recommendations, and a reminder that your ears matter more than your wallet. Chapman’s straight-talking style is a breath of fresh air for anyone building a studio in the

Black Lion Audio B12A, CAPI Preamp, Dachman Audio DA87 SE, Daking Mic Pre One, Focusrite ISA One Preamp, Lindell Audio LiN76, Lindell Audio LiNTEC, Roswell Audio Mini K87, Shure KSM32, Warm Audio WA-12

5. December 2025

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ROLI

ROLI’s Piano M Hits the Streets: Urban Beatmaking Reimagined

ROLI, a pioneer in expressive digital instruments, takes its Piano M into the heart of New York City with ARIatHOME, blending portable music technology with spontaneous street creativity. This official video explores how the Piano M empowers dynamic, on-the-fly beatmaking in unpredictable environments, highlighting its integration into live streaming and collaborative jams. As Ari navigates the city’s energy, the Piano M’s design and workflow flexibility shine, inviting both seasoned musicians and curious passersby to join the musical adventure. The result is a compelling look at how digital instruments can transform public spaces into collaborative studios.

ROLI Piano M

4. December 2025

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Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Gets Hands-On: ROLI Airwave’s Futuristic Flex

Doctor Mix dives headfirst into the ROLI Airwave, a hand-tracking MIDI controller that promises to drag your synth rig kicking and screaming into the future. Forget knobs and faders—this thing reads your gestures and turns them into musical mayhem. With Doctor Mix’s trademark enthusiasm (and a bit of showmanship), we get a no-holds-barred demo of what happens when you let your hands do the talking. Is it a gimmick, or is it the next big thing for live electronic performance? Strap in, because this ride is anything but subtle.

Korg microKEY, ROLI Airwave, ROLI Piano

4. December 2025

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Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff: MicroFreak Gets Buffed – Two Upgrades That Actually Matter

The Arturia MicroFreak is already a digital misfit with attitude, but Scott’s Synth Stuff is here to show you how to turn this quirky box into a proper sonic street weapon. Forget the usual accessory fluff—Scott dives straight into two upgrades that slap: a Hydrosynth for real polyphonic aftertouch and some lush stereo effects. If you think the MicroFreak is just a cheap toy, think again. This video is all about squeezing every last drop of madness from your gear, and Scott’s no-nonsense style means you’ll get the real dirt, not just marketing hype. Ready to make your MicroFreak punch

Arturia MicroFreak, ASM Hydrosynth, Behringer X32

4. December 2025

SPARKY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech Unleash the 1010Music Nanoboxes: Pocket-Sized Rave Weapons?

Tiny boxes, massive attitude. Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech throw Jack Duxbury into the deep end with 1010Music’s Nanobox Lemondrop, Razzmatazz, and Fireball—three pint-sized synths and samplers that promise to punch way above their weight. It’s a first-look chaos session, with Jack fumbling, grinning, and occasionally nailing some filthy sounds. If you think small gear can’t bring big energy, this video might just slap you round the ears. Spoiler: there’s finger drumming, touchscreen poking, and a few moments that’ll make you want to see (and hear) the madness for yourself.

1010Music Nanobox Fireball, 1010Music Nanobox Lemondrop, 1010Music Nanobox Razzmatazz, Novation Launchkey Mini

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