Layering pianos in dance tracks sounds like a shortcut to big-room glory—until your mix turns to porridge. Bthelick, a master of matter-of-fact tutorials, slices through the mush and exposes why stacking piano sounds rarely delivers the punch you’re after. If you’re sick of your layers sounding like a haunted honky-tonk, this video’s got the hacks you need. No fluff, just razor-sharp fixes, and plenty of practical attitude.

Ableton Grand Piano, Kontakt 5, Korg M1, Meatbeats Micro Piano, OTT, Pianotech, Voxengo Corellameter

9. August 2026

David Hilowitz Music

Novation Summit: David Hilowitz Music’s Subtractive Powerhouse – No Fluff, Just Fire

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David Hilowitz Music dives into the Novation Summit, a synth that doesn’t just sit in the flagship showroom – it demands your attention. Forget the endless feature lists; David gets straight to the point, showing why this subtractive beast stands out in a world full of copycats. He’s not here to sell you fairy tales – just real sounds, real playability, and a nod to synth legend Chris Huggett. If you want a synth that can both whisper and roar, and you’re tired of plastic pretenders, this is a video (and an instrument) that might just earn a spot in … Read more

Novation Summit

9. August 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Free-for-All: Pigments Play, DrumDING and the Plugin Stampede

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Sanjay C drops a fresh batch of music production news, headlined by Arturia’s cut-down Pigments Play. There’s also DrumDING’s quirky sampling workflow and Loop2Kit’s loop-slicing magic. Plugin deals fly by faster than a hi-hat fill, but don’t expect handholding—Sanjay C keeps it sharp and straight. If you want the latest synth gossip with zero fluff, this is your Saturday morning rave-in-a-video.

Arturia Pigments Play, DrumDING, Loop2Kit, MixVault, Rippler, UAD EMT 140 Plate Reverb, UAD EMT 250 Electronic Reverb

9. August 2026

EZBOT

EZBOT’s Modular Groovebox: When Eurorack Goes Full Dub Bunker

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EZBOT isn’t messing about—he’s wrangled a modular rig into a proper dub techno groovebox that actually remembers what you just did. No more endless repatching, no more knob-fiddling amnesia. This video slices through the cable spaghetti and lands somewhere between a rave bunker and an actual studio workflow. If you want to see modular act like it’s got a proper sequencer and some muscle, this is the one. Just don’t expect any hand-holding—EZBOT keeps it nerdy and sharp.

Cosmic Debris, Dual Chord Expander, FX Aid, Monumatic, Nerd Sequencer, Odessa, OP-XY

9. August 2026

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Into NWA’s Electro Funk Oddball—And Drops 808 Gems

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You ever dig into an album and find that one track nobody talks about—but it slaps in a totally different way? That’s what Verysickbeats is serving up, breaking down NWA’s “Something 2 Dance 2.” This video isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a beatmaker’s cheat code for flipping 80s electro vibes into modern bangers. Come for the Dr. Dre backstory, stay for the crunchy 808 patterns and free kit plug. If you got love for groove and don’t mind a little cheese in your scratch samples, this is your new jam.

Logic Pro, SP-1200, SP-404

8. August 2026

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Digs Up the Novation Drumstation – Lost Bad Gear, Found Groove

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AudioPilz cracks open the vault and dusts off the Novation Drumstation, a 90s rackmount beast that shamelessly rips the TR-808/909. Expect memes, real talk, and enough noise floor to drown a warehouse party. If you like your nostalgia with side-eye and sarcasm, this Bad Gear episode’s got punch, cringe, and some surprisingly fat kicks. Don’t expect a TR lovefest – this is pure AudioPilz, warts and all.

8. August 2026

AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay vs. Behringer MS-5: Envelope Mayhem

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AutomaticGainsay dives headfirst into the Behringer MS-5’s not-so-typical envelope playground, and it’s anything but your nan’s VCA. We’re talking envelope routing that’d make a modular blush, creative triggers, and enough sound design tricks to keep you locked in. If you want to hear how a modern clone handles envelope duties with serious flair, this is your ticket. Just don’t expect a bedtime story – this is synth nerdery with a side of attitude.

8. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes BeatFlux: Groovebox Mayhem in a Plugin

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Ready to ditch the same old drum patterns? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy takes BeatFlux by Axart Labs for a spin, showing off its relentless beat generation and cheeky mutation tricks. This isn’t your dad’s drum VST – it mutates, locks, and exports like a proper rave bunker tool. If you’re into generative chaos and can’t stand menu-diving, this plugin might just be your next street weapon. But don’t take my word for it, the video’s got all the squelchy details.