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17. November 2025

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

16. November 2025

RILEY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow Nails Subtractive Synthesis

Rapid Flow dives deep into the world of subtractive synthesis using the iconic Prophet-10. This ain’t just for knob-turners – whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned groove master, Erik’s got tips that’ll have you taming synth beasts like a pro.

Sequential Prophet-10

16. November 2025

RILEY

sunwarper

sunwarper’s 2025 Gear Gauntlet: Hits, Misses, and Streetwise Surprises

sunwarper just dropped a gear review that’s as raw as a late-night taco stand—no sugarcoating, just pure, unfiltered opinions on the grooveboxes, samplers, and synths that shaped his 2025. From the Yamaha SEQTRAK’s quick-fire beatmaking to the Roland S-1’s pocket-sized SH-101 vibes, he’s not holding back. If you’re tired of spec sheets and want to know what actually slaps in a real-world setup, this is your mixtape. Grab a cheap beer, kick back, and let’s see which boxes made the cut and which ones got benched.

Polyend Tracker+, Roland P-6, Roland S-1, Yamaha SEQTRAK

16. November 2025

SPARKY

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Unleashes the Yamaha FC-7: The Secret Weapon for MODX & Montage

Think your Yamaha MODX or Montage is already a sonic street weapon? Think again. Scott’s Synth Stuff is back with a no-nonsense guide to the one upgrade that turns these synths from posh show ponies into full-blown rave bunker beasts: the Yamaha FC-7 expression pedal. Forget your bargain-bin sustain pedals—this is the control hack you didn’t know you needed. If you want to twist the Super Knob with both hands busy and your feet itching for action, Scott’s got the dirt, the dust, and the details. Dive in, and prepare to rethink what ‘expressive’ means on a Yamaha flagship.

Yamaha FC-7, Yamaha MODX, Yamaha Montage

16. November 2025

SPARKY

Free Beat

Polyend Play+ 1.3.0: Free Beat Unleashes the Drift Engine (Finally)

Polyend just dropped a firmware update for the Play+ that nobody saw coming, and Free Beat is on it like a synth nerd at a car boot sale. Version 1.3.0 brings a new synth engine called ‘Drift’ and, more importantly, finally lets you edit patches with the macro knobs—about time. Free Beat’s hands-on style and drummer’s perspective cut through the fluff, showing off what actually matters for real-world beatmakers. If you want to know whether this update slaps or sags, keep reading. Spoiler: there’s a bit of both, and a lot of cheeky commentary.

Polyend Play+

16. November 2025

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce Unleashes Lunacy Audio’s Taps & Portals: Delay Gets a Kick Up the Arse

Delay plugins are a graveyard of tired tape emulations and faux-vintage nonsense—until Creative Sauce, with his no-BS home-studio wisdom, drags Lunacy Audio’s Taps and Portals into the light. Mike from Creative Sauce doesn’t just demo these plugins; he pokes, prods, and warps them, showing off delay tricks that’ll have your DAW spinning. If you’re sick of delays that sound like your nan’s old echo pedal, strap in: this is fresh, freaky, and full of creative chaos. And yes, some of the wildest bits are best heard, not read—so keep your headphones handy.

Lunacy Audio Portals, Lunacy Audio Taps

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