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16. October 2026

Captain Pikant Summons the Ghostbusters Beat: 80s Spookiness, Aussie-Style

If you’ve ever wanted to resurrect the iconic Ghostbusters groove but with a dash of modern magic (and a couple of digital cobwebs), Captain Pikant’s your bloke. In this video, Pikant—known for his snappy, info-packed demos—dives headfirst into the haunted swamp of 80s drum machines, layering, and cheeky sequencing tricks. Grab your Spectre Detector, because this one’s dripping with synth nostalgia, spooky percussion, and enough cowbell to keep the neighbours up all night. Don’t be surprised if you end up bopping around the backyard like a possum after too much Red Bull.

acidlab Bassline 3, Aly James Lab VProm 3, Arturia Keystep, Fender AM Pro II Jazzmaster Miami Blue Lefthand, LIN-9000 Cowbell, LinnDrum, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X, Posessed Beatbunny Cowbell and Shaker, Simmons SDS-V, Squarp Hapax, VSDSX 2, Yamaha Revstar RSS-20 Swift Blue Lefthand

31. July 2026

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Captain Pikant Dissects the Rickroll Beat: Groove Science in 80s Stereo

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the most internet-abused drum pattern of all time: Rick Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’. This isn’t just another meme breakdown – Pikant exposes the intricate layers, engineering secrets, and stereo tricks behind that iconic bounce. Expect LinnDrum kicks, Latin percussion, and a healthy dose of British wit. If you think you already know the Rickroll, prepare to get schooled, not trolled.

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22. February 2025

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Akai Professional

Akai Professional at NAMM 2025: MPC Legends Panel Redefines the Beat

At NAMM 2025, Akai Professional assembled a powerhouse panel of MPC legends—Roger Linn, Jermaine Dupri, Just Blaze, Jimmy Jam, and Bryan-Michael Cox—to dissect the legacy and ongoing innovation of the MPC series. Moderated by Andy Mac, the session offered a rare, workflow-focused glimpse into the minds that shaped not just the hardware, but the very DNA of modern music production. From the origins of real-time programming and quantization to the artistry that turned raw sounds into cultural touchstones, the conversation illuminated how the MPC has remained both a technical marvel and a creative catalyst. For anyone obsessed with digital instrument

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