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14. June 2026

Bthelick vs. Muddy Subs: Why Your Rolling Bass Grooves Are Flopping

Rolling bass lines got you sounding like a foghorn in a rave bunker? Bthelick, the master of practical dance music breakdowns, slices through the murk to explain why your low end might be tanking your groove. In this sharp, no-fluff tutorial, he exposes the fatal flaws of copy-paste bass tricks, offers blunt fixes, and shows ways to keep your subs moving crowds instead of just making the floor shake. If you think more sub always equals more power, think again. Expect envelope hacks, machine gun metaphors, and enough rhythmic dodgeball to keep your next track from flopping. Essential viewing for

Serum, Vital

30. May 2026

RILEY

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s Guide to Kick Drums: From Sine Waves to Club-Ready Punch

Ever spent hours cycling through kick drum samples only to end up with a track that hits like a wet napkin? Same. In this slick tutorial, Pick Yourself takes us deep into the art of crafting mighty kick drums from scratch—no overpriced packs, just raw synthesis and some streetwise tricks. With a decade of club experience and a knack for making Ableton sweat, the creator lays out every step—from envelope shaping to phase-taming—without drowning you in theory. If you want your beats to slap in the club and on earbuds, strap in: this is the crash course your low end’s

Ableton Live, Serum, Vital

28. March 2026

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick’s Secret Sauce: Nailing That Elusive Tech/Bass House Lead

Ever chased that squawky, burpy, what-even-is-this lead sound in tech house or bass house? Bthelick’s got you covered, and he’s not holding back on the sauce. In this episode, he breaks down the mysterious vocal-ish synth that’s been haunting club tracks and producer forums alike. Expect practical hacks, a dash of music theory, and enough workflow tips to keep your next beat session spicy. If you want to know why your leads sound like a cheap ringtone instead of a club banger, you’ll want to tune in. Trust me, this one’s got more flavor than a late-night taco truck.

Ableton Live, Delay Lama, Kilohearts Formant Filter, Serum, Vital

18. February 2026

RILEY

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music’s MPC Live III Jam: Streetwise Techno, Randomness, and Layered Grooves

Gabe Miller Music is back, and this time he’s cooking up hypnotic techno and bass music with the MPC Live III as his main squeeze. Forget sterile tutorials—Gabe’s workflow is all about gritty layers, happy accidents, and using plugins like Vital and Infiltrator 2 to inject pure chaos into the mix. If you’re into patchwork beats, atmospheric textures, and tricks that sound like they came from a late-night warehouse party, this video is your new cheat code. Gabe’s style is as approachable as street tacos and twice as satisfying, so buckle up for a ride through his current favorite way

Ether, Fabric, Infiltrator 2, MPC Live III, Vital

7. February 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D-50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7

16. December 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick vs. Scaler 3.2: When Chords Meet Club Floors

Ever wondered if a plugin could turn your music theory nightmares into dancefloor dreams? Bthelick, the groove doctor himself, takes Scaler 3.2 for a wild spin through the world of EDM production. He’s not just poking at presets—he’s stress-testing the plugin’s brains and brawn in trance, tech house, and deep house, all while keeping it real about what slaps and what flops. If you’re tired of plugins that promise the moon and deliver a soggy sandwich, this review’s got the streetwise perspective you crave. Spoiler: some features are more hidden than your favorite sample folder after three beers.

Ableton, Scaler 3.2, Vital

11. November 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick’s Frenzy: Chasing DJ Heartstring’s Beat in a Day

DJ Heartstring’s rhythmic magic caught our favorite YouTuber, Bthelick, up in a whirlwind challenge: recreate the essence of DJ Heartstring in just 24 hours. With the clock ticking and a scattered toolkit, he embarked on crafting four unique tracks, throwing conventional scripts out the window. Laughs, deep 909 kicks, and improvised bass lines all form part of this cheeky musical adventure, as Bthelick makes high-pressure production look like the most fun hustle in town.

Kick 3, Vital

3. April 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: Unlocking MPE Expression in Software Synths

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MIDI controller—it’s a flagship MPE keyboard designed to inject unprecedented nuance and physicality into software synth workflows. In this detailed tutorial, Expressive E (with Josh Madoff at the helm) demonstrates how Osmose bridges the gap between tactile performance and digital sound design, focusing on MPE-compatible plugins and the company’s own Expressive Suite. The video moves from setup basics through hands-on mapping, then into a showcase of tailored presets and even creative hacks for non-MPE synths. For anyone interested in the architecture of expressive control, this is a deep dive into how Osmose can transform

Ableton Drift, Baby Audio BA-1, Cherry Audio DCO-106, Legend HZ by Synapse Audio, Myth by Dawson, Noisy 2, Osmose, Phase Plant, Vital