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4. March 2026

Bolo Da Producer Breaks Down the Maschine Migration: Is It Time to Jump Ship or Double Down?

The streets are buzzing, and Bolo Da Producer is here to spill the tea on why so many beatmakers are packing up their Maschine Plus and heading for new sonic turf. In this no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud video, Bolo keeps it real about the flaws, frustrations, and flashes of brilliance in Native Instruments’ standalone groovebox. If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite producers are suddenly MPC-curious, or if Maschine still deserves a spot in your studio, this breakdown is for you. Grab a cheap beer, pull up a crate, and let’s dig into the migration that’s got the whole beat scene talking.

Maschine Plus, MPC (Akai MPC series)

3. March 2026

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DivKid

DivKid Unleashes Luna: Lunetta Synthesis Goes Full Mad Scientist

If you reckon synths should sound like a robot’s fever dream after a night on the town, DivKid’s latest dive into the Luna from Neutral Labs is your ticket to sonic mayhem. Forget polite pianos and safe presets—this beast is all about Boolean logic, raw digital chaos, and rhythms that punch harder than a kangaroo on a trampoline. DivKid’s signature style—equal parts nerdy, cheeky, and hands-on—guides us through why Lunetta synths matter, and how Luna brings this wild DIY tradition into the modern modular world. Grab your headphones and maybe a fire extinguisher, because things get crunchy, noisy, and gloriously

Neutral Labs Luna

3. March 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther’s Prophet 12 Delay Hack: Reverb Like a Roo in a Rainstorm

Ever wanted to turn your Prophet 12 into a reverb beast without lugging around extra gear? Metamyther’s latest video is a wild ride through the synth’s four delay lines, morphing them into lush, atmospheric reverbs that’ll make your studio sound like the inside of a Melbourne warehouse rave. With his signature cinematic-industrial flair, Metamyther wrangles feedback, modulation, and stereo tricks until the Prophet 12’s onboard effects sound bigger than the outback. If you’re keen for cheeky sound design tips and a bit of synth wizardry, this one’s for you—just don’t blame us if you start eyeing your delays with fresh,

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12

3. March 2026

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Liam Killen

Liam Killen Throws Down: TR-1000 vs TR-8S – Which Drum Machine Rules the Rave Bunker?

Liam Killen, Montreal’s groovebox guru, is back in the lab with a head-to-head drum machine brawl: the mighty TR-1000 versus the tried-and-tested TR-8S. This isn’t your average spec-sheet snooze fest—Killen slices through the hype, showing where each box slaps, where it stumbles, and why your wallet might cry. Expect sharp insights, hands-on demos, and a few curveballs as he puts both Roland beasts through their paces. If you’re torn between flagship firepower and portable punch, strap in—this one’s for the serious beat freaks.

Roland TR-1000, Roland TR-8S

3. March 2026

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Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School Rides the Rails: Mixing House Beats on AirPods

Ever tried to cook up a house banger while squeezed into a train seat, armed with nothing but AirPods and a laptop? Underdog Electronic Music School just did, and the results are way tastier than your average travel snack. In this video, we get a front-row seat to the hustle of mobile music-making, the gritty reality of mixing on the move, and the magic that happens when you finally hit a real studio. If you think you need a spaceship studio to make tracks that slap, think again—Underdog’s got tricks, tips, and some brutally honest self-critiques that’ll have you rethinking

Adam S3V monitors, AirPods, INSPECT by DSP Dealer

2. March 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes the DPO: Complex Oscillator or Sonic Street Weapon?

If you think all dual oscillators are created equal, The Unperson is here to slap you out of your modular daydream. In this deep-dive, we get the Make Noise DPO thrown into the rave bunker, twisted, folded, and FM’d until it’s spitting out tones you didn’t know your speakers could handle. Expect a no-nonsense, hands-on tour with plenty of jams, sync tricks, and enough patching chaos to make your head spin. The Unperson’s style is all about getting dirty with the gear, so don’t expect a dry manual—this is pure sonic exploration, and it’s as fun as it is unpredictable.

Happy Nerding FX Aid (MFX), Intellijel Quad VCA, Make Noise DPO, Nobula Echo Cinematic, Oxi One, Pamela's New Workout (PAMS), Vostok Atlas

2. March 2026

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the Juno-D: 80s Synthwave, Sequencer Gripes & Sonic Gold

Woody Piano Shack takes the Roland Juno-D for a spin, diving headfirst into synthwave nostalgia and showing off just how lush, punchy, and glassy this underrated keyboard can sound. If you like your pop grooves dripping with 80s DNA and want to know if the Juno-D is a secret street weapon or just another plastic pretender, this is your jam. Expect a no-fluff run-through of the sequencer’s highs and lows, some seamless patch magic, and a healthy dose of British banter. Spoiler: Woody’s not afraid to call out the missing features, but he’s also got plenty of love for the

Roland JUNO-D

2. March 2026

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MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Gets Dirty: Ableton Distortion Devices Unleashed

Distortion isn’t just about turning your mix into a fried breakfast – it’s a secret weapon for everything from punchy subs to lo-fi nostalgia. In this hands-on masterclass, MusicRadar Tech’s Tom Glendinning dives into Ableton Live’s built-in distortion arsenal, showing off tricks that’ll make your 808s scream and your chords sizzle. Expect gritty tips, clever hacks, and a few curveballs that’ll have you rethinking those stock effects. If you think you know Saturator, Redux, and Erosion, think again – this video is a rave bunker of sound design ideas. Grab your headphones, because the real magic is best experienced with

Ableton Live, Cabinet, Dynamic Tube, Erosion, Overdrive, Pedal, Redux, Saturator

1. March 2026

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sunwarper

sunwarper Unleashes the SEQTRAK 2.0: Groovebox Gets Gritty, Sampler Still Sulks

Yamaha’s SEQTRAK just got a 2.0 update, and sunwarper’s here to drag it through the rave bunker. If you’re into grooveboxes that do more than just tickle the surface, this one’s got some new tricks—think drum tracks moonlighting as synths and a workflow that’s finally less of a toaster-fight. But don’t get too excited: the sampler’s still stuck in 1999, and sunwarper doesn’t let that slide. If you want the real dirt, plus a few workflow hacks, this video’s got the goods (and the gripes) in classic sunwarper style.

Yamaha SEQTRAK

1. March 2026

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TAETRO

TAETRO’s Push 3 Standalone Reality Check: No Laptop, No Problem?

Ever wondered if the Ableton Push 3 Standalone really lives up to the hype after the honeymoon phase? TAETRO, the groove guru with a knack for slicing samples and keeping it real, spills the beans on what it’s like to use this box for years—no computer attached. From late-night beat sessions to the quirks that’ll have you scrolling like you’re doomscrolling Twitter, this video is a streetwise deep dive. If you’re tired of spec sheets and want the real talk on workflow, firmware glow-ups, and why these pads slap, TAETRO’s got you. Grab a cheap beer and let’s get into

Ableton Push 3 Standalone

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