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8. February 2026

Verysickbeats Breaks Down Dilla’s Donuts: Sampling, Replays, and Beatmaker Street Smarts

If you’ve ever wondered why some beats hit like a brick through a pawn shop window, you need to peep this one. Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) takes us on a wild ride through the sample trenches, celebrating 20 years of J Dilla’s Donuts and schooling us on the real difference between replaying and flipping samples. This isn’t your average history lesson—it’s a streetwise breakdown of how legends like Dilla and Q-Tip navigated the sample clearance minefield. Expect tales of lawsuits, label headaches, and creative hacks that’ll make you want to fire up your DAW and get grimy. If you’re about that

Bass (Verysickbeats Music Library), ES2 Synth, VerySickMidi Drums

8. February 2026

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick’s Ghost Chord Trick: Melodies That Stick Like Hot Glue

Ever get stuck between making your melody too catchy or too complicated? Bthelick, the dance music sensei with a knack for breaking down the tough stuff, drops a killer hack that’ll have your hooks living rent-free in everyone’s head. In this video, he flips the script on melody writing, showing how you can keep things simple and still sound pro by using what he calls “Ghost Chords.” If you’re tired of your beats sounding like elevator music or, worse, a broken ringtone, this is the lesson you need. Trust me, this trick is easier than ordering takeout and twice as

Ableton Live

8. February 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix at NAMM 2026: Ilio’s Legacy, Omnisphere 3 Mayhem & Bluetooth Pedal Madness

Doctor Mix storms NAMM 2026 with his trademark enthusiasm, dragging us through a whirlwind of legacy brands, next-level software, and controller chaos. From Ilio’s three-decade reign as music tech gatekeepers to hands-on Omnisphere 3 wizardry, this episode is a rave bunker tour of what’s hot and what’s wild. Expect curated sounds, analog dreams, and a Bluetooth MIDI pedal that’s basically a wireless Swiss Army knife for your feet. If you like your synth news loud, fast, and a bit weird, Doctor Mix delivers the goods—no filter, no filler, all floor-shaking energy.

Ilio, Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3, SusEX Bluetooth MIDI Pedal

8. February 2026

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Drops the Plugin Boutique Bomb: 90% Off UAD and More – Deals That Slap Harder Than Monday Mornings

If you’re the kind of producer who loves a killer deal more than a fresh pair of kicks, Sanjay C’s latest roundup is your new mixtape. This week, he’s serving up Plugin Boutique’s anniversary sale with discounts so wild, you’ll think someone swapped your coffee for rocket fuel. From UAD’s legendary Studio Classics bundle for the price of a cheap dinner, to Moises’ AI-powered video tricks, to a free plugin that’ll make your beats glitch like a busted boombox—this video is stacked. Sanjay’s signature style? Fast, friendly, and always with a wink. Don’t sleep on these streetwise tips, or you’ll

Logic Pro 12, Moises, Sonic Atlas, Tape Fiasco, Universal Audio Studio Classics Bundle

7. February 2026

SPARKY

Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix vs. Robert Miles: Rebuilding ‘Children’ with Ears, Grit, and a Kurzweil K2000

Doctor Mix dives headfirst into the trance classic ‘Children’ by Robert Miles, armed with nothing but the original audio, a battered Kurzweil K2000, and his own stubborn ears. No MIDI files, no stems—just raw sound design, relentless tweaking, and a few sponsor-shouted plugins. This isn’t your average YouTube tutorial; it’s a rave bunker autopsy, with every drum, pad, and thunderclap rebuilt from scratch. Expect plenty of gear nerdery, a few near-meltdowns, and a final result that slaps hard. If you want to see how a legend is reverse-engineered, Doctor Mix brings the chaos and the charm.

Kurzweil K2000, Nexus, Pulsar Audio Echorec, Pulsar Audio Primavera

7. February 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack’s Hydrasynth Bass Rumble: Digital Muscle Meets Analogue Swagger

Ready for a synth bass smackdown? Woody Piano Shack dives into the ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe, wringing out everything from buttery analogue thump to digital razor-edge. This isn’t your average preset parade—Woody’s live, improvised jams and cheeky filter tweaks turn the Hydrasynth into a proper sonic street weapon. Expect macro mayhem, free patch goldmines, and a few happy accidents along the way. If you think you know the Hydrasynth, think again—this test drive is all about dirty grooves, not polite manuals.

ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe

7. February 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D-50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7

7. February 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Sequential Fourm vs Pro-One – Modern Muscle or Vintage Voodoo?

Starsky Carr is back in the rave bunker, pitting the shiny Sequential Fourm against the cult-classic Pro-One. Forget the spec sheets – this is a head-to-head for those who want their bass to rattle the walls and their synths to fight dirty. Starsky’s no-nonsense style slices through the marketing fluff, showing us where the Fourm slaps, where it stumbles, and whether it can really channel that Prophet-era snarl. If you’re wondering if modern analog can stand toe-to-toe with a legend, grab your headphones and get ready for some proper synth carnage.

Sequential Fourm, Sequential Pro-One

7. February 2026

MILES

Behringer

Behringer BMX: 80s Drum Machine Nostalgia Rewired for the Modern Patchhead

Behringer’s BMX drum machine lands with a mission: to channel the punch and sizzle of classic 1980s EPROM boxes into today’s hands-on workflows. In typical Behringer fashion, the BMX is presented as both a faithful sonic recreation and a flexible modern tool, complete with velocity-sensitive pads, multi-output routing, and built-in sampling. This official video walks through the BMX’s design, sound palette, and performance features, all while nodding to the legendary machines and records that inspired it. For those who crave vintage grooves but want modern control, the BMX aims to bridge the decades without breaking the bank—or your patchbay.

Behringer BMX

6. February 2026

JET

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes Nekyia Circuits: Ceremony & Sigil – Twin Peaks, Filter Freaks, and Mod Mayhem

DivKid’s back at it, and this time he’s got his mitts on Nekyia Circuits’ Ceremony and Sigil modules—a filter and function generator combo that’s about as subtle as a brick through a window. If you’re after sterile, polite tones, jog on. This is a deep dive into morphing, pinging, and modulating until your patch cables beg for mercy. Expect raw filter sweeps, envelope acrobatics, and enough modulation to make your head spin. DivKid’s signature style—clear, nerdy, and totally unpretentious—cuts through the noise, showing off just how wild these modules can get. If you want your modular rig to sound like

Nekyia Circuits Ceremony, Nekyia Circuits Sigil

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