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19. December 2025

Free Beat Unleashes the SP-404MKII DJ Mode: More Than Just Decks and Drops

Ever thought DJ mode on the Roland SP-404MKII was just for wannabe club spinners? Think again, mate! Free Beat, our favourite groove wrangler, dives headfirst into DJ mode for the first time and discovers it’s a performance playground wilder than a kangaroo on a Red Bull bender. With cue mixing, crossfading, and some cheeky pitch bending, this video flips the script on what DJ mode can do. Grab your sunnies and get ready for a wild ride—this isn’t your average DJ tutorial, and Free Beat’s practical, hands-on style makes it a must-watch for anyone keen to squeeze every drop out

Roland SP-404MKII

19. December 2025

RILEY

Andrew Huang

Andrew Huang’s 2025 Plugin Power List: Streetwise Picks and Studio Slaps

Andrew Huang is back with his annual Top 10 Plugins rundown, and you know it’s gonna be a wild ride. Forget dry specs and sales pitches—this is all about what actually slaps in the studio, from vintage synth flavors to plugins that’ll spin your head in 3D. Andrew’s style is playful, genre-hopping, and always about getting you making music fast, not fiddling with menus. If you want the lowdown on which new tools are worth your hard-earned cash (and which ones just make you sound cooler), you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer, put your headphones on, and

Fraction, Halo 3D Pan, Serum 2, Temperance Pro, Valhalla FutureVerb

19. December 2025

LYRA

Novation

Novation Launchpad Pro: Humanizing Drum Beats with Digital Precision

Novation’s Launchpad Pro steps into the spotlight as a powerful MIDI controller aimed at transforming static, grid-locked drum patterns into vibrant, humanized grooves. In this official walkthrough, Novation’s own Dylan demonstrates five practical techniques for injecting life and nuance into your beats—no DAW menu-diving required. The video is a hands-on showcase of how swing, velocity, layering, and scene chaining can elevate your workflow, all within the Launchpad Pro’s sequencer. For producers seeking to move beyond robotic MIDI drums, this is a deep dive into the architecture and performance tools that make the Launchpad Pro a compelling centerpiece for electronic music

Novation Launchpad Pro

19. December 2025

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia Pigments 7: IDM Explorations Expansion Dissected

Arturia’s Pigments 7 steps into the IDM arena with a new expansion, and the official channel delivers a focused breakdown of its creative potential. Guided by Alex, the video walks us through evolving keys, modal textures, punchy basses, and glitch-driven FX—all crafted using the latest preset pack. As expected from Arturia, the presentation is clear and workflow-oriented, highlighting not just the sounds but also the macro controls and layering possibilities. For anyone interested in how digital engines and performance macros shape modern production, this is a revealing look at Pigments 7’s architectural depth.

Arturia Pigments 7

19. December 2025

SPARKY

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech: Nord Piano 6 – Six Reasons It Slaps

The Nord Piano 6 has swagger, and Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech are here to show you why. Michael takes this red beast for a spin, spotlighting everything from its triple-sensor keybed to the Spitfire Audio string collab. If you think digital pianos are all the same, prepare to be schooled. Expect fast takes, sharp opinions, and the kind of hands-on demo that makes you want to skip the manual and just play. This isn’t your gran’s lounge piano – it’s a street weapon for serious players.

Nord Piano 6, Nord Triple Pedal

19. December 2025

SPARKY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s Workflow: A Rave Bunker for Building Live Sets Fast

Sick of spending ages prepping live sets and rebuilding the same old templates? Rapid Flow’s Erik has cooked up a workflow that slices through the faff and gets you gig-ready in record time. Forget endless stem exports and menu-diving – this is about reusing your best ideas, jamming with dedicated controllers, and keeping your flow state locked. Erik’s approach is all about speed, flexibility, and actually having fun while you build. If you want to see how a 20-year grind turns into a streamlined, club-ready system, this video is your shortcut to the fast lane.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Novation Launchpad Mini MK3, Zensphere VSTi

18. December 2025

JET

Metamyther

Metamyther Throws Down: Drumkid vs Stolperbeats vs IDUM – Who’s the Real IDM Overlord?

Metamyther isn’t here to stroke egos or peddle safe choices—he’s out to pit three of the wildest rhythm modules against each other in a proper modular punch-up. Drumkid, Stolperbeats, and IDUM all claim to be the secret sauce for glitchy, brain-bending beats, but only one can wear the IDM crown. Expect no-nonsense breakdowns, a few jabs at design quirks, and a healthy dose of sonic chaos. If you’re after polite, predictable drum machines, look elsewhere—this is a showdown for those who like their beats as unpredictable as a dodgy night bus.

Drumkid, IDUM, Stolperbeats

18. December 2025

SPARKY

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes the Deuxd: Stereo Filter Mayhem for Modular Maniacs

DivKid’s back at it, this time diving headfirst into the Deuxd from Mehr Music Machines—a Eurorack stereo filter that’s as subtle as a brick through a window when you want it, and as clean as a monk’s laundry when you don’t. We’re talking cross modulation at audio rates, stereo filth, and enough patching tricks to keep even the most jaded modular heads awake at night. If you’re after a filter that can morph from buttery smooth to bonkers chaos with a flick of a switch, this one’s got your name on it. Don’t let the polite panel design fool you—this

Mehr Music Machines Deuxd

18. December 2025

SPARKY

SoulBrix Music

SoulBrix Music Unboxes the Teenage Engineering EP-40: Riddim in a Box or Plastic Regret?

SoulBrix Music dives headfirst into the Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim, dragging its quirky sidekick, the TingFX mic, along for the ride. This isn’t your average unboxing—expect sharp takes, honest first impressions, and a healthy dose of scepticism about build quality. If you’re tired of sugar-coated gear hype and want to know whether this pocket sampler is a rave weapon or a toy, you’re in the right place. Spoiler: the demo’s coming in part two, so don’t pack up your batteries just yet.

Teenage Engineering EP–40, TingFX EP-2530

18. December 2025

LUMINA

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Sonic Ritual: The 15-Minute Drift into Sound Design Depths

What if every day, for just fifteen minutes, you could peel back the surface of your favorite synth and find a new world breathing underneath? In this immersive journey, Pick Yourself invites us to drift beyond the familiar, discovering hidden textures and spectral tricks inside Ableton’s Drift. Through poetic focus and disciplined exploration, the creator reveals how a daily habit can transform not just sounds, but the very way we shape emotion in music. This is more than a tutorial—it’s a meditation on the art of listening, the power of intention, and the magnetic resonance between mind and machine.

Ableton Drift

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