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18. November 2025

Taetro’s Studio Overhaul: The L-Shaped Dream

You know, sometimes all you need is a new desk to flip your creative world upside down. Taetro’s latest video dives into his transformative studio setup upgrade. Featuring an L-shaped desk from Vernal, he walks us through the exciting gear changes and how it all fits into his beat-making magic. This ain’t your usual gear rundown; it’s a journey through a live music-making session that’s bound to inspire.

Ableton Push, Arturia Keystep Controller, Bento Sampler by 1010 Music, Mackie Mobile Mix, Microcosm Hologram Pedal, Roland SP-404 Mark II, Tenzer Red Panda Pedal, Vernal L-shaped Desk

18. November 2025

RILEY

HAINBACH

Hainbach and AudioThing Drop B00GA: The Digital Groove Wizard

Hainbach teams up with AudioThing to unveil B00GA, a digital twist on an analog classic, inviting you into a world of microsound magic. With its roots in the HP 8006A, this plugin brings experimental beats to a new level. Dive into the quirky, yet beautiful chaos only B00GA can offer.

B00GA

18. November 2025

LYRA

ROLI

ROLI and Yamaha Montage M: Six Dimensions of Expression Meet Three Engines of Power

When ROLI, the champions of multidimensional control, team up with Yamaha’s Montage M powerhouse, you know something architecturally fascinating is afoot. In this official walkthrough, sound designer Dom Sigalas demonstrates how the ROLI Airwave—an innovative touchless controller—unlocks new expressive depths in the Montage M’s formidable synth engines. The video focuses on exclusive, Airwave-optimized presets and reveals how intuitive gestures can transform orchestral, cinematic, and analog sounds into living, breathing performances. For anyone obsessed with workflow and digital instrument integration, this collaboration is a compelling case study in next-level interaction.

ROLI Airwave, Yamaha Montage M

17. November 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Kick Drum Mastery with Bthelick

Kick drums are the heartbeat of any banging track. In his latest video, Bthelick dives deep into the essence of these essential sounds, offering both paid and free methods to elevate your beats. From mastering synthesis with Kick 3 to the slick simplicity of Drum Clone, he’s breaking it down so you can build it up! Oh, and there’s a side of wicked tips on matching your kicks to your track’s vibe.

Drum Clone, Kick 3

17. November 2025

RILEY

Pierre Piscitelli

Decoding the Rhodes Vari-Amp Plugin with Pierre Piscitelli

Pierre Piscitelli dives into the world of the new Rhodes Vari-Amp plugin, showcasing its features with a keen musician’s eye. This video is packed with insights on user interface, sound embellishments, presets, and what makes this plugin a must-have for fans of the Rhodes sound and beyond.

1975 Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano, Apple iPhone 14 Pro, Garritan CFX Piano VST, MacBook Pro, Neewer NL660 Lights, Rhodes Vari-Amp Plugin, Sennheiser MKE600 Shotgun Microphone, Sony ZV-E10, Spectrasonics Keyscape, SSL Audio Interface, The Famous E Electric Piano Plugin, Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitors, Yamaha MG12XU

17. November 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Polymeter Playground: Rhythms That Refuse to Behave

Ready to break free from the tyranny of four-on-the-floor? The Unperson drags us into the rave bunker of polymeters, where drum machines and modular synths get twisted into patterns that never quite repeat. If you’re bored of predictable loops, this video is a crash course in making your beats squirm, evolve, and slap with unpredictable groove. Expect hands-on hacks with Pamela’s Pro Workout, the Oxi One, and a few eurorack oddballs. Don’t just read about it—these rhythms need to be heard (and felt) to believe.

DrumBrute Impact, KO2, LX Euclide, Oxi One, Pamela's Pro Workout, Plaits, Vostok Senna

17. November 2025

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs and the Dawn of the Living Instrument: Ableton Live’s Sonic Awakening

In the hands of Voltage Labs, the story of Ableton Live becomes a tale of creative combustion—where Berlin apartments hum with invention and laptops pulse with the glow of possibility. This isn’t just a documentary; it’s a meditation on how a piece of code became the invisible scaffolding for a new musical language. Voltage Labs, with their signature blend of cultural insight and visual storytelling, guides us through the fog and fractured light of electronic music’s evolution. If you’ve ever wondered how a DAW could become a living, breathing instrument, this is the narrative that will pull you into its

Ableton Live 12

16. November 2025

RILEY

Chris Sangster

sangstersounds has Bass Amp Whiz Built In

Ever wondered what’s beyond the virtual curtains in Logic Pro’s Bass Amp Designer? Step into the groove with Sangstersounds, where we explore the iconic amps it emulates. Get ready for a sonic journey that breaks down the classics like Mesa/Boogie and Ampeg. It’s all about finding the tone that slaps right for you!

Ampeg SVT, Avalon U5 DI, Mesa Boogie 400+

16. November 2025

RILEY

Sanjay C

SanjayC’s Top Gear Picks for 2025

2025 has thrown some wild gear our way, and SanjayC is here to drop some knowledge bombs on what you need in your studio. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of synths and controllers that’ll make your creative juices flow like a Chicago deep-dish pizza. With standout devices and futuristic innovations, SanjayC’s picks are sure to enhance your music-making game.

Akai MPK Mini MK4, Daydreamer Synth, Expressive E Osmose 61, Moog Messenger, NKS Compatibility, Roland TR-1000, ROLI Airwave, Roto-Control, SSL Revival 4000

16. November 2025

RILEY

Andrew Chapman Creative

AndrewChapmanCreative’s Gearfest: Overrated or Underrated?

Ready to dive into a world where microphones and compressors meet their maker? AndrewChapmanCreative takes us on a tour of studio gear that’s either got too much hype or not enough love. From underappreciated mixers to outright overrated amps, this episode is a must-watch if you want to know what really slaps.

Barton Drums, Chandler Germanium Compressor, Empirical Labs Distressor Compressor, Mojave Audio MA200 Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone, Warm Audio Bus Comp Analog VCA Compressor, Yamaha Reface CP Synthesizer

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