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28. November 2025

Chris Laps Drops a Freebie: Tape Double Track for MPC – Stereo Sauce on Tap

Chris Laps is back, and this time he’s tossing a free plugin into the MPC ring that’ll make your tracks wider than a Chicago alley after a snowstorm. Tape Double Track is all about that classic tape-doubled flavor—think vintage, think stereo, think instant vibe. Chris keeps it real, showing how this effect fattens up keys, drums, and more, with just enough tweakability to keep both the nerds and the beatmakers happy. If you’re hunting for a no-nonsense way to juice up your mixes without breaking the bank (or your brain), this video’s got the goods. Don’t sleep—this plugin’s free for

Tape Double Track

28. November 2025

TAS

Free Beat

Odd Time Antics: Free Beat Tames the Woovebox’s Wild Side

Ever tried wrangling odd time signatures on a pocket-sized synth? Free Beat takes the Woovebox for a spin in the rain—literally—and shows us how to make this little beast dance to the beat of a different drum. With a no-nonsense, practical approach and a dash of outdoor chaos, Free Beat’s workflow is as clear as a kangaroo’s kick. If you reckon odd meters are only for jazz nerds, think again—this video proves the Woovebox is ready for anything from 7/8 grooves to 5/4 bangers. Grab your raincoat and get ready for a hands-on, no-fuss guide to making your patterns stand

Woovebox

28. November 2025

RILEY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Studio Diet: Cut the Fat, Feed the Groove

Ever feel like your studio sessions are more about YouTube rabbit holes and plugin hoarding than actually making bangers? Rapid Flow is here to slap some sense into your workflow—Chicago-style. In this video, they break down why most producers are stuck in learning mode, chasing gear and secret sauce instead of laying down tracks that actually hit. If you’re drowning in tutorials, forum threads, and a plugin folder fatter than your grandma’s recipe book, this one’s for you. Get ready for some real talk, a killer list of essential plugins, and a mindset shift that’ll have you finishing tracks instead

Adapter AB, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Diva, Empirical Labs Big FrEQ, Empirical Labs Distressor, Eventide Black Hole, Eventide UltraReverb, Flux Analyzer, Julian Loudness Meter, Kush Clariphonic, Microtonic, Serum, Slate VSX, Softube Weiss De-Esser, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Reverb, Waves 1176, Waves H-Delay, Waves LA-2A, Zensphere

28. November 2025

RAUMKLANG

musotalk

Nano-Wave Meets Modernity: musotalk Deconstructs the Waldorf Protein

A new chapter of digital sound architecture unfolds at Synthesizer Studio Berlin: musotalk takes us on an analytical journey through the Waldorf Protein. Between Microwave-1 DNA and Iridium technology, a hybrid sonic space emerges that weaves vintage charm with contemporary modularity. Those searching for 8-bit crackle, layer experiments, and a dash of machine ethics will find an instrument here that offers more than just workflow—it invites acoustic origami. But beware: the true depth of this nano-wave only reveals itself in the video, when the sound spaces unfold live.

Waldorf Microwave 1, Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

LYRA

WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s PROTEIN: Digital Heritage, Modern Workflow

WaldorfMusicChannel’s latest deep dive introduces the PROTEIN, a polyphonic wavetable synthesizer that fuses the raw digital DNA of the original Microwave with a contemporary, workflow-driven design. CTO Rolf Wöhrmann walks us through the instrument’s core: eight voices, four layers, and a sound engine that’s unapologetically digital, complete with 8-bit ASIC oscillators and all the classic wavetables. This video isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a technical exploration of how PROTEIN’s architecture, modulation, and performance tools are engineered for today’s producers. If you’re curious about how Waldorf translates its legacy into a modern, affordable package, this is the tutorial to watch.

Waldorf Protein

28. November 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional AIR Tape Double Track: Vintage Double-Tracking, Modern MPC Workflow

Akai Professional dives into the lush world of analog double-tracking with the AIR Tape Double Track plugin, now available for MPC standalone units. This walkthrough, hosted by Malo, showcases how the plugin brings classic tape-inspired doubling effects into a modern, digital workflow—complete with hands-on modulation, channel mixing, and stereo imaging controls. As is typical for Akai’s producer-focused approach, the video is a practical demonstration, revealing both the sonic character and the workflow integration that make Tape Double Track a flexible tool for vocals, guitars, synths, and more. If you’re curious about how vintage tape magic meets contemporary MPC production, this

AIR Tape Double Track, MPC

28. November 2025

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Unleashes the EP-40 Riddim & Ting: Dub Dreams or Genre Gimmick?

Teenage Engineering are at it again, this time dropping the EP-40 Riddim sampler and the EP-2350 Ting mic straight into the dub reggae lion’s den. MusicRadar Tech, never ones to mince words, take these pocket-sized party starters for a spin and ask: is this just a novelty box, or a real sonic street weapon? Expect sharp opinions, a dash of sarcasm, and more delay than a UK train schedule. If you’re after the truth about these reggae-inspired gadgets, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Teenage Engineering EP-2350 Ting, Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim

27. November 2025

SPARKY

David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music’s Budget Synth Showdown: Analog Dreams for the Broke and the Brave

David Hilowitz Music is back with a synth buying guide that slices through the noise like a razor in a rave bunker. If you’re a beginner with champagne taste and a lemonade budget, this video is your new bible. David’s trademark blend of nerdy detail and no-nonsense advice means you’ll actually learn what matters—without getting lost in a swamp of specs. From analog vs digital to the best cheap boxes for your first sonic street fight, he’s got you covered. And yes, he’s got opinions. Strap in, because this isn’t your nan’s synth shopping list.

Arturia MicroFreak, Arturia MiniFreak, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Volca Keys, Novation Bass Station II

27. November 2025

LUMINA

CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Sonic Survival: 37 Years of Sampling Secrets Unveiled

Step into the fog-draped sanctum of CROW HILL, where the art of sampling is less a technique and more a ritual. In this rare unveiling, Christian Henson opens the lid on a box of sonic talismans—tools and tricks that have shaped his 37-year journey through the labyrinth of sound. Here, sampling is a fugue state, a dance between memory and vibration, where each note is a ghost and every transient a ripple in the ether. This video is not just a technical exposé, but an invitation to drift inside the magnetic resonance of creative process, where the mundane becomes magical

Acme Clicker, Roland TM-1, SanDisk Thunderbolt Drive

27. November 2025

RILEY

Bolo Da Producer

Bolo Da Producer Breaks Down Ableton Live 12.3: Real Talk, No Chaser

When Bolo Da Producer drops his two cents on the latest Ableton Live 12.3 update, you know it’s not gonna be sugarcoated. This RIAA-certified, platinum-slinging beatmaker isn’t afraid to call out a DAW for being late to the party—even if the party’s got new toys like bounce-to-group, Splice integration, and stem separation. In this article, I’m diving into Bolo’s brutally honest take on what’s fresh, what’s overdue, and what actually matters for producers who want to keep their sessions tight and their samples flowing. If you’re tired of corporate hype and want the real streetwise scoop, keep reading—just don’t expect

Ableton Live 12.3

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