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28. June 2026

Island Beats & Koala Feats: Sunwarper’s Hawaiian Field Trip

Sunwarper isn’t just another YouTube beatmaker – he’s the kind of cat who’ll flip coconut knocks and ocean waves into a sunrise groove, all while traveling light. In this video, he ditches the heavy gear for nothing but Koala Sampler, an iPad, and a pocketful of field recordings from a Hawaiian vacation. The result? A sun-soaked, streetwise jam that proves you don’t need a studio full of gear to cook up magic. If you think you can’t make a whole track out of random trip sounds, Sunwarper’s about to school you.

BLEASS Spectral Resonator, Koala Sampler, Logic Pro for iPad

28. June 2026

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. The NEO VENTILATOR 2: Leslie in a Box or Just More Cablage?

Woody Piano Shack dives headfirst into the NEO VENTILATOR 2, pitting it against the Nord Electro’s built-in rotary sim in a battle of speaker-spinning glory. Expect honest shootouts, no-nonsense commentary and a dash of cable chaos. If you think all Leslie emulations are born equal, this one’s a rude awakening. But is the extra box worth lugging to the next gig? Let’s see if the Vent blows the Nord out of the water—or just adds another pedal to trip over.

NEO VENTILATOR 2, Nord Electro

27. June 2026

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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC 3.9: A Digital Workflow Deep Dive

Akai Professional’s MPC 3.9 update brings a substantial toolkit to both standalone and desktop workflows, focusing on arranger flexibility, new oscillator engines, and tighter DAW integration. This official walkthrough steps through the latest oscillator and editing upgrades, hands-on track arrangement, enhanced time signature control, and the debut of a full desktop plugin. We explore what’s actually demonstrated, how these features intersect, and what this means for hybrid studio and DAWless users.

MPC 3.9, MPC Key 37 G2

27. June 2026

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Moog Music

Moog Music: Analog Drum Synthesis Meets Modern Sampling with Messenger & MPC Sample

Moog Music’s official channel kicks off a new series exploring the synergy between their Messenger analog monosynth and the Akai MPC Sample. This video focuses on pushing monophonic synthesis to new creative heights by layering, sampling, and arranging drum sounds. The Messenger’s analog voice is sculpted into a deep library of percussive elements before those sounds move into the MPC’s digital domain. As Moog demonstrates, combining classic hands-on synthesis with modern sample-based workflow can dramatically amplify a focused rig’s creative potential.

Akai MPC Sample, Moog Messenger

27. June 2026

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Arturia

Arturia Rev OCEAN: Shoegaze Reverb Architectures in Focus

Arturia’s Rev OCEAN plugin is thrust into the shoegaze spotlight in this official tutorial, where Matt demonstrates how to sculpt immersive, wall-of-sound textures for guitar, vocals, and drums. As expected from Arturia, the emphasis is on precise parameter control, macro workflows, and intelligent signal shaping. The video walks through real-world settings and workflows, balancing lush ambience with the clarity modern mixes demand. For digital and hybrid enthusiasts, this is a revealing look at how algorithmic reverb can drive both nostalgia and innovation.

Arturia Rev OCEAN

27. June 2026

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WaldorfMusicChannel

WaldorfMusicChannel’s Microwave 1 Plug-in v2: Hybrid Synthesis Reimagined

WaldorfMusicChannel dives deep into the Microwave 1 Plug-in Version 2, a software revival of their iconic hybrid synth. With CTO Rolf Wöhrmann at the helm, the video showcases how wavetable synthesis and analog-style filters are brought to the DAW world, highlighting the balance of vintage character and modern workflow enhancements. We explore the architecture, from polyphony upgrades to the new preset browser and multi-part editing, all designed to fit the needs of today’s digital musicians. The focus is on creative sequencing, performance features, and the evolving interface that aims to streamline complex patch creation without sacrificing the original Microwave’s sonic

Waldorf Microwave 1 Plug-in

27. June 2026

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Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Hacks the Polyend Play Plus: Patterns, Pains, and Proper Bangers

Ready to break out of the same old 16-step loop prison? Nu-Trix The Synth Guy dives headfirst into the Polyend Play Plus, showing off its knack for pushing you out of your comfort zone and straight into rave bunker creativity. He’s not afraid to call out the Play Plus’s quirks and bottlenecks, but the groove keeps rolling. If you want to know how to turn randomisation into filthy club gold—and why Ableton Live still gets the last word—this is the sort of deep-dive that separates the button-pushers from the dancefloor architects.

Ableton Live, DrumBrute Impact, Polyend Play Plus

27. June 2026

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Devin Belanger

Devin Belanger’s Vintage Synth Obsession: Old Dogs, New Tricks, Zero Menus

Ever wondered why vintage synths still pull us in harder than a black hole at a warehouse rave? Devin Belanger, aka Miles Away, throws himself into a love affair with the MS-20 and Prophet 10, digging into why these old machines inspire modern music-makers more than their shiny, menu-stuffed descendants. If you think you need 500 waveforms to make a tune slap, Devin’s got news for you—sometimes, it’s all about the warts. Classic gear, bold opinions, and a few hard truths: this is synth nostalgia with teeth.

Analog Cases XTS Performance Stand, Korg MS-20, Minimoog Model D, OBX8, Sequential Prophet-10, Third Wave

26. June 2026

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Arturia

Arturia Rev OCEAN: Modern Reverb with Macro Depth

Arturia steps into the reverb arena with Rev OCEAN, a plugin designed for producers who want both fast results and deep, creative control. In this official walkthrough, we see how intuitive controls shape everything from subtle ambiences to lush, animated soundscapes. The video covers the core parameters, macro-driven modes for evolving textures, input filtering, and extended settings for nuanced signal shaping. For those interested in workflow and sonic architecture, Rev OCEAN offers a balance of immediacy and depth.

Arturia Rev OCEAN

26. June 2026

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AP Mastering

AP Mastering Destroys Preamp Myths: Odd vs Even Harmonics, No Fairy Dust

AP Mastering is back with another anti-myth, pro-physics rave—in the best sense. This time, he slices through the fog around preamp tone, odd and even harmonics, and why the Neve 1073 does what it does. Expect high-budget doodles, zero fluff, and some refreshingly blunt advice about preamp hype. If you want creamy, vintage magic explained without the unicorns, you’re in the right rave bunker.

Neve 1073

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