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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

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