Bluetooth MIDI is everywhere, but getting your gear to actually talk to each other? That’s a rave in a toaster. TAETRO steps up, showing how a free iOS app can bridge the chaos—no more menu-diving, just pure groove. Forget tangled cables and MIDI voodoo: this video is about cutting through the nonsense, unlocking proper hands-on control, and letting your studio flow. If you’re tired of Bluetooth heartbreak, this is the streetwise fix.

MIDIMITTR iOS App, MVAVE FM1, Synido TempoKey W25, Xynthesizr, Yamaha SEQTRAK

30. August 2026

SpectreSoundStudios

SpectreSoundStudios: Bogner Alchemist vs. JCM 800—Budget Riff Monster or Brand Name Faker?

SPARKY

What happens when you pit a $325 Chinese-built Bogner Alchemist against the holy-grail JCM 800? Glenn Fricker from SpectreSoundStudios goes deep, slices through the logo snobbery and forum nonsense, and cranks both amps in a no-holds-barred mix shootout. Expect honesty, sarcasm, and the kind of gear wisdom you only get from a guy who’s spent decades in the trenches. If you think cheap means weak, this one’s about to stomp your bias into the carpet.

Bogner Alchemist, Celestion Vintage 30, Marshall JCM 800, Marshall JVM

30. August 2026

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s Alpha Juno-2 Editor: No Nonsense, All Groove

SPARKY

If you love wrangling classic 80s hardware but hate menu-diving, Espen Kraft has cooked up a free web-based editor for the Roland Alpha Juno-2. With just a browser and a MIDI interface, you get real-time sound-shaping, bank management, and even a cheeky arpeggiator hack. Kraft’s approach is pure utility with a dash of fun—no hand-holding, just tools to get your synth screaming. Plug in, tweak hard, and explore the editor’s tricks before the next firmware update ruins your day.

Roland Alpha Juno 2

30. August 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Flips Vocals on Pads: Koala + SP‑404MKII Get ‘Fresh!’

RILEY

Ever wanted to throw vocal stabs on your pads without a turntable? Verysickbeats’ JFilt just cracked the code, blending the Koala Sampler and SP‑404MKII for some raw, hands-on scratch vibes. Forget dusty vinyl—grab your mic, say “fresh” (or “ahh” if you’re thirsty), and let your sampler do the rest. This vid lays down the workflow so smooth even your little cousin could catch the groove. Dive in for a taste of that DIY beatmaker hustle.

Deckard (Koala Scratch Tool), Koala Sampler, SP‑404MKII

29. August 2026

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC Sample: Chopping, Grooving, and Crafting Without Barriers

LYRA

At Guitar Center’s LA BeatLab, Akai Professional’s Andy Mac presents a deep-dive into the MPC Sample, aiming to demystify beatmaking for those without a background in music theory. This session is all about accessible creativity, as Andy guides viewers through sample chopping, intuitive pad workflows, and performance tools that streamline the process from idea to finished beat. The focus stays firmly on hands-on control, user interface minimalism, and the flexible, experimentation-driven nature of the MPC Sample. For anyone curious about how modern Akai design translates to real-world workflows, this demonstration is a revealing look behind the pads.

Akai Professional MPC Sample

Creative Sound Harvesting with ALM – Inside ANNA Z & J.Manuel’s Modular Workflow

29. August 2026

ALM TV

Creative Sound Harvesting with ALM – Inside ANNA Z & J.Manuel’s Modular Workflow

MILES

Berlin-based duo ANNA Z & J.Manuel open their studio doors for ALM TV, revealing a patch-based approach to modular synthesis that values exploration over perfection. With a setup in constant flux and a workflow built on sound harvesting and hardware experimentation, they showcase how ALM modules like Tyso Daiko and the MFX pedal fuel their sonic adventures. The result is a glimpse into a creative process where every day’s patch is a fresh journey and the only rule is that there are no rules.

29. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Spins Up the Super 606: Not Your Nan’s Drum Machine

SPARKY

If you thought iPad drum machines were all polite tap-tap affairs, Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to smash that illusion with AudioKit’s Super 606. This isn’t just another TR-606 clone – it’s a dual-windowed, effect-drenched groovebox for the modern rave bunker. Expect filter weirdness, MIDI wizardry, pattern chaos, and enough dirty analog flavour to keep your neighbours up all night. Ready for a deep dive that actually gets dirty? Good – because Nu-Trix doesn’t mess about.