YOUTUBER: phill in da blank

29. December 2025

phill in da blank and the Sonic Ghosts of the Yamaha A3000

In a world of flickering screens and endless plugins, phill in da blank invites us to step into the quiet, tactile realm of rackmount samplers. Here, the Yamaha A3000 becomes more than a machine—it’s a vessel for intention, a sculptor of sonic fog and fractured light. This video isn’t about nostalgia, but about the magnetic resonance of physical interaction and the subtle magic that emerges when we let go of visual cues. As phill in da blank drifts through textures, limitations, and the gentle ghosts that haunt each sample, we’re reminded that sometimes the most profound music blooms in the

Akai MPC 500, Yamaha A3000

6. December 2025

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phill in da blank’s One Program Hustle: Beatmaking on the MPC 500 Without the Headaches

Ever get lost in a sea of chopped samples and unfinished loops? phill in da blank is here to save your sanity and your workflow with his One Program method on the MPC 500. This curly-headed hip hop wizard ditches the endless pad-hopping and keeps it tight—just 48 slots, one program, and a whole lotta groove. If you’re tired of overthinking your beats and want to finish more tracks than you forget, this is the streetwise hack you need. Grab your cheap coffee and check out how less really can slap harder.

Akai MPC 500

29. November 2025

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phill in da blank Gets Gritty: First Beat on the Yamaha A3000 (with a Little MPC 500 Sauce)

Ever wonder what happens when a dusty rackmount sampler meets a modern beatmaker with a taste for crunchy grooves? Well, phill in da blank just took the Yamaha A3000 for its first spin, and let’s just say, this box brings the lo-fi heat. With a workflow that’s all about flipping samples, layering FX, and wringing every drop of vibe out of old-school hardware, Phill’s approach is as chill as a late-night vinyl dig. If you’re into noisy gear, creative hacks, and MPC-powered jams, this one’s got your name written in marker on the back panel. Grab a cheap beer and

Akai MPC 500, Yamaha A3000 Professional Sampler

22. November 2025

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Sampling Miami Vice: phill in da blank Flips TV Soundtracks on the MPC 500

Ever thought about flipping a TV soundtrack into a head-nodding beat? Well, phill in da blank just took the Miami Vice vinyl for a spin and cooked up something fresh on the MPC 500. This isn’t your usual soul-jazz sample parade—think more neon, less crate dust. Phill’s laid-back, groove-first style shines through as he breaks down his process, drops some sample-manipulation gems, and even invites you to join the new r/MPC500 crew. If you want to see how a classic TV theme gets chopped, filtered, and transformed into a modern banger, this video’s got you covered. Grab a cheap beer

Akai MPC 500, Serato Sample

14. November 2025

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phill in da blank’s Yamaha Seqtrak: One Year Later and Still in the Rave Bunker

One year on, phill in da blank takes the Yamaha Seqtrak back into the sonic trenches to see if this orange groovebox still packs a punch or just gathers dust. Known for his laid-back, groove-driven jams and a knack for wringing soul from hardware, Phill gives us the lowdown on what slaps, what sags, and why he keeps coming back for more. Expect honest takes, a few side-eyes at Yamaha’s update game, and a reminder that sometimes presets are the real MVPs. If you want the full flavour, you’ll need to watch the video—some things just can’t be translated from

Yamaha SEQTRAK