MORE ARTICLE WITH AKAI APC40 MKII

1. January 2026

Rapid Flow’s 2026 Studio Essentials: The Gear That Survives the Beatdown

Ever wondered what gear actually sticks around after the hype dies down and the dust settles in a real producer’s studio? Rapid Flow’s Erik lays it all out, showing off the boxes, knobs, and converters that have survived his relentless workflow and would get bought again in a heartbeat. This isn’t some gear-porn fantasy—these are the tools that keep the Techno and House grooves rolling, from hands-on controllers to synths that ooze inspiration. If you’re tired of endless gear FOMO and want to know what actually matters for 2026, Erik’s got the streetwise picks and a few curveballs you didn’t

ADPTR AB, AIAIAI TMA-2+ Wireless, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Behringer TD-3-MO, DELL 4K Display, Digitech Talker, Flux Analyzer, MacBook Pro M1 Max, Multiclock, Novation Launchpad Mini V3, PreSonus Quantum Interface, Prism Orpheus Converters, Prophet 600, Sanwa Gravi Trackball Mouse, Slate VSX, Softube Console 1, Torso T-1, Waldorf Iridium

21. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Groove Science: Why Perfection Kills the Vibe

Ever wonder why some tracks slap and others just sit there like cold pizza? Rapid Flow’s Erik is here to spill the secret sauce on groove, and trust me, it’s not about lining up every note like a robot. In this video, Erik breaks down why over-quantizing is the enemy of the pocket and shows how micro-timing, human feel, and a few clever hacks can make your beats move bodies. If you’re tired of your drums sounding like they came out of a spreadsheet, this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and let’s get messy—in the best way possible.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, ER-M Multi-Clock, Torso T1, Zen Sphere VST

19. December 2025

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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

28. November 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Studio Diet: Cut the Fat, Feed the Groove

Ever feel like your studio sessions are more about YouTube rabbit holes and plugin hoarding than actually making bangers? Rapid Flow is here to slap some sense into your workflow—Chicago-style. In this video, they break down why most producers are stuck in learning mode, chasing gear and secret sauce instead of laying down tracks that actually hit. If you’re drowning in tutorials, forum threads, and a plugin folder fatter than your grandma’s recipe book, this one’s for you. Get ready for some real talk, a killer list of essential plugins, and a mindset shift that’ll have you finishing tracks instead

Adapter AB, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Diva, Empirical Labs Big FrEQ, Empirical Labs Distressor, Eventide Black Hole, Eventide UltraReverb, Flux Analyzer, Julian Loudness Meter, Kush Clariphonic, Microtonic, Serum, Slate VSX, Softube Weiss De-Esser, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Reverb, Waves 1176, Waves H-Delay, Waves LA-2A, Zensphere

29. June 2025

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Dual Controller Brilliance with RapidFlow_Shop

Ever feel like your one-man band could use a little sidekick? RapidFlow_Shop dishes out the ultimate two-piece controller setup for 2025 that’ll have your Ableton Live sessions snapping harder than a stretched-out rubber band. Get ready to dive deep into a world where the APC40 MK2 and the Akai MIDIMIX join forces to create the ultimate groove machine. This ain’t no ordinary setup—it’s a full-fledged, vibe-enhancing wonderland.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Launchpad Mini V3, Torso T-1