Mutable Instruments Plaits is a modern classic, but The Unperson dives headfirst into the Rubato Audio Plaits Palette to show just how wild things can get when you soup up your module with Braids algorithms, new chords, and a DX7 sound invasion. Forget vanilla firmware—this is Plaits on turbo. Expect sharp commentary, hands-on jams, and a rave-bunker approach to modular mayhem. If you thought you knew Plaits, you don’t. Not until you’ve seen this.

Mutable Instruments Plaits, Rubato Audio Plaits Palette

17. August 2026

TheCosmicAcademy

TheCosmicAcademy’s Mixing Order: Volume First, Ego Later

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Ready to stop butchering your mixes with knee-jerk EQ moves? TheCosmicAcademy comes in hot with a punchy, no-fluff breakdown of why volume balance is your true secret weapon. Forget plugin hoarding—this is about ears, attitude, and a process that gets results. If you’re tired of muddy chaos and want clarity that punches through a rave bunker, this one’s for you. Strap in, because we’re skipping the presets and cutting straight to what matters.

16. August 2026

Sanjay C

Sanjay C Throws Down: Spotify Outs AI Fakes & Blackbox 2 Goes Rogue

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Brace yourself, gearheads: Sanjay C dives into Spotify’s new AI artist crackdown, headphone wizardry with LEWITT Space Replicator 2.0, and a portable sampling beast in the Blackbox 2. Toss in Softube’s tube EQs and a barrage of studio deals—this episode’s got more bite than a rave at 3am. If you thought news shows were dull, think again. Some sonic moves just have to be seen (and heard) in the video.

1010music Blackbox 2, Audio-Technica M20X, Erica Synths Zen Delay Virtual, Future Audio Workshop SubLab, Korg Minilogue XD, LEWITT Space Replicator 2.0, Roland D-50, Softube Reference 1956, Softube Reference 1998

15. August 2026

Patrick Breen

Patrick Breen’s Auriteq Flow: Daw Control at Warp Speed

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Hands off the mouse, synth heads—Patrick Breen drops the Auriteq Flow into the DAW battlefield, promising to slice your workflow time like a samurai with deadlines. Forget fiddling with endless menus: this controller puts all the key moves right under your fingertips, morphing at will across seven scenes. If you’re tired of wrestling your DAW into submission and need a street-ready sonic weapon, keep reading. Spoiler: this box doesn’t just look the part, it actually delivers.

Auriteq Flow

15. August 2026

MusicRadar Tech

Mad Moments & Club Tactics: Tom VR Gets Real with MusicRadar Tech

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Tom VR steps into the MusicRadar Tech bunker to spill on his drum programming chaos, gear obsessions, and why he likes his kicks with a side of click. It’s not your usual gear rundown—think more rave confessional, less polite studio tour. Expect tales of sonic steamrolling, creative pedal abuse, and the hard truth about what actually slaps in a club. If you want preset lists, look elsewhere. If you want the dirt, you’re in the right place.

14. August 2026

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Puts Steinberg’s iPad Updates Through the Grinder

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Steinberg’s iPad arsenal just got a serious tune-up and Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is on the case. From Cubasis workflow tweaks to Verve’s lush ambient layers and a HALion Sonic Play preset tsunami, it’s a proper buffet for mobile producers. As always, Nu-Trix cuts through the fluff—if it’s clunky, he’ll say so, and if it grooves, you’ll want to fire up your tablet right now. Dive in for sharp takes, fast demos, and a tour of the freshest features you might actually use.

14. August 2026

Rapid Flow

MiniGRID: Rapid Flow’s Groove Weapon for DAW Maniacs

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Rapid Flow’s Erik is back, flinging MIDI grenades at the beige world of four-on-the-floor. MiniGRID drops Omniclock’s groove engine straight into your DAW, letting you twist, shuffle and shift patterns until your tracks move like a drunken robot on roller skates. If you’re sick of lifeless MIDI, this is the fix. It’s fast, it’s mappable, and it wants your grooves to breathe fire. But hold on—don’t just read about it. Some tricks have to be heard to be believed.