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2. December 2025

Underdog Electronic Music School: When Less Is More – The Perkons vs. Rytm Showdown

Ever splashed out on a bit of kit, only to realise it’s about as much fun as a soggy snag at a rainy BBQ? Underdog Electronic Music School dives headfirst into the classic gear conundrum: the mighty Analog Rytm MkII versus the hands-on Erica Synths Perkons. Oscar’s journey is a ripper tale of ditching over-complication for pure, sweaty-fingered immediacy. If you’ve ever felt like your dream machine turned into a dust collector, this one’s for you. Grab a cold one and let’s see why sometimes, the simplest box can spark the wildest jams.

Elektron Analog Rytm MKII, Erica Synths Perkons

2. December 2025

SPARKY

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Dismantles Blue Monday: Drum Machine Mayhem and DMX Wizardry

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the rave bunker with a forensic breakdown of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’—the track that turned the Oberheim DMX into a street weapon. Expect sharp edits, dry wit, and enough crunchy drum science to make your DAW sweat. Pikant’s style is all killer, no filler: concise, punchy, and laser-focused on what makes this beat slap. If you think you know the story behind ‘Blue Monday’, think again—this one’s full of clever theft, dirty tricks, and a few surprises that’ll have you reaching for your own drum machine. Strap in, because this isn’t your average nostalgia trip.

Aly James Lab VSDSX, Arturia Comp FET-76, Arturia Dist Tube-Culture, Arturia Keystep, Baby Audio TAIP, D16 Group Decimort 2, Dübreq Stylophone, FabFilter Pro DS, FabFilter Pro Q-3, FabFilter Pro R-2, GForce Oberheim DMX, iZotope Ozone Imager 2, Klanghelm MJUC, Klanghelm SDRR, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X, Oberheim DMX, PSP Audioware E27, Simmons SDSV, Squarp Hapax, Valhalla VintageVerb

2. December 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer’s MPC Odyssey: From Crusty Pads to Platinum Beats

Ever wonder how a 13× platinum producer like Bolo Da Producer gets hooked on those chunky MPC pads? Buckle up, because Bolo’s MPC journey is a wild ride through two decades of beatmaking hustle, gear swaps, and late-night studio epiphanies. He’s not just talking specs—he’s talking about the sound that fills a room, the heartbreak of busted buttons, and the grind of chasing that perfect groove. Bolo’s storytelling is as real as it gets, and if you’re into the MPC life (or just love a good underdog tale), this video is a must-watch. Don’t expect a dry manual—expect street-level wisdom

Ableton Live, Akai MPC 1000, Akai MPC 2000XL, Akai MPC 2500, Akai MPC Key 37, Akai MPC Key 61, Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC Live II, Akai MPC Studio, Akai MPC X, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Native Instruments Maschine Plus, Nuendo, Reason, Roland Fantom S, Studio One

1. December 2025

RILEY

TAETRO

TAETRO’s Launchpad Deep-Dive: More Than Just Blinky Lights

If you think Novation Launchpads are just for triggering clips and looking cool on Instagram, TAETRO is here to flip your script. In his signature hands-on, no-nonsense style, he breaks down how these little boxes can hustle in your studio, from finger-drumming to full-on song arrangement. Whether you’re rocking the Mini, X, or Pro, this video is packed with workflow hacks, customization tips, and some brutally honest Push comparisons. If you’re about that beatmaker life and want to squeeze every drop of juice from your gear, this one’s for you.

Ableton Move, Ableton Push, Novation Launchpad Mini, Novation Launchpad Pro, Novation Launchpad X, Polyend Synth

1. December 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Sequencer Showdown: From Vintage Steps to Probability Chaos

Sequencers: the unsung heroes of electronic music, and The Unperson is here to drag them out of the shadows and into the rave bunker. In this no-fluff guide, we get a whistle-stop tour through classic stepper action, modern hands-free jamming, and the kind of probability tricks that make your DAW weep. The Unperson’s style is straight-up hardware hustle—no presets, no prisoners, just pure groove science. If you think all sequencers are born equal, prepare to have your patch cables tangled.

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Mother 32, Oct Tone, Oxi One, Pam's New Workout

1. December 2025

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Jennifer Loveless and the Art of Sonic Shedding

In this luminous session from Voltage Labs, Jennifer Loveless invites us to drift through the shifting weather of her sound. Emerging from the fog of maximalist layering, she now sculpts with negative space and resonance, letting each element breathe and shimmer. Her new EP becomes a landscape of contrast: the stripped-back pulse of ‘Fever’ and the lush, tangled canopy of ‘Fall in Love.’ Voltage Labs, ever the curator of music’s emotional architecture, guides us through Loveless’s creative metamorphosis—where every note is a choice, and every silence is a story. The full journey, with its magnetic details and sonic ghosts, awaits

Ableton Live, EMU, MPC, OP-1, Vengeance Sample Pack

30. November 2025

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Plugin Power Moves: 2025’s Hottest VSTs That Slap

If you’re still rocking that cracked copy of Fruity Loops from 2012, it’s time to step up—Sanjay C just dropped his top 10 plugins of 2025, and this list hits harder than a subwoofer in a hatchback. From synth monsters like Omnisphere 3 and Serum 2 to wild vocal manglers and freebie gems, Sanjay’s picks are all about getting you vibing fast, no PhD required. Expect streetwise tips, honest scores, and a couple of tools that’ll make your beats sound like you spent way more than you did. Grab your headphones and your wallet (or not—some of these are free),

Evoke, Faster Master, Omnisphere 3, Scaler 3, Serum 2, Temperance Lite

30. November 2025

TAS

Free Beat

Free Beat’s Drum Sampling Mayhem: SP-404MKII Unleashed

Ever wondered what happens when you toss an SP-404MKII into the ring with a full drum kit and a Zoom H6? Free Beat’s latest video is a wild ride through live sampling chaos, skip-back wizardry, and effects-laden grooves that’ll have your head spinning faster than a kangaroo on a bender. With his signature practical flair and infectious enthusiasm, Free Beat dives headfirst into a setup that’s equal parts clever and bonkers. If you’re keen on performance gear that can take a beating and still keep the party going, this one’s a must-watch. Grab a cold one and settle in—things are

Roland SP-404MKII, Zoom H6 Essential

29. November 2025

TAS

Andrew Huang

Envelope Follower Madness: Andrew Huang Unleashes Dynamic Mayhem

Ever wondered what would happen if you let your sounds run wild like a dingo at a sausage sizzle? Andrew Huang’s latest video dives headfirst into the world of envelope followers—a tool that’s as underrated as a cold beer on a hot day. With his trademark blend of playful experimentation and technical wizardry, Andrew shows how these little signal trackers can turn your mix from bland to bonza. If you’re keen for creative FX, punchier drums, and mixes that dance to their own beat, this one’s a must-watch. Grab your headphones, mate—things are about to get lively!

Ableton Live, Transit 2

29. November 2025

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Into Pete Rock’s Genius: Basslines, Boom-Bap, and Beat Science

If you ever wondered why Pete Rock’s beats hit like a crate of bricks dropped from a Brooklyn rooftop, Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) is here to break it down with style. In this video, he dives deep into a De La Soul classic, dissecting the groove with the surgical precision of a DJ slicing wax at 3am. Expect stories about Dilla, a nerdy look at those signature basslines, and enough beatmaking wisdom to keep your SP-404mk2 sweating. JFilt’s vibe is all about making dope music with what you’ve got, and trust me, this breakdown is packed with streetwise tips and a

16 Pad Scales Ebook, JFilt Music Library, SP-404mk2

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