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10. December 2025

Andrew Chapman Creative: How to Make Vocal Sessions Not Suck (and Maybe Even Win Stuff)

Tired of the same old vocal recording tutorials that drone on about gear and forget the human? Andrew Chapman Creative flips the script, showing why being a ‘good hang’ in the studio matters more than your mic’s price tag. This video is a crash course in artist comfort, gear choices that actually make a difference, and real-world tricks for wrangling sibilance and proximity effect. There’s even a mix competition with actual prizes—so you can put your skills (and ego) on the line. If you want the gritty, practical truth about recording vocals, this is your rave bunker.

A-Designs P1 Preamp, Chandler TG2 Preamp, Dachman Audio DA67, Dachman Audio DA87SE

10. December 2025

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV: Bridging Hardware and Software in the Modern Rig

Akai Professional’s MPK Mini IV steps confidently into the hybrid production arena, promising to unify software and hardware workflows in both compact and studio setups. In this official Akai Pro video, the focus is on using the MPK Mini IV as a standalone MIDI controller—no DAW required—to command external synths like the Micro Monsta 2. With customizable mappings, a feature-rich arpeggiator, and robust MIDI implementation, the MPK Mini IV aims to be the nerve center for DAWless rigs and flexible studio environments alike. We take a closer look at how Akai’s latest controller translates digital power into hands-on creative control.

Akai MPK Mini IV, Micro Monsta 2

10. December 2025

SPARKY

Creative Sauce

Creative Sauce Unleashes CHANNEV: Free Channel Strip with Bite

If you think free plugins are all thin gruel and broken dreams, Creative Sauce is here to slap you awake. Mike from Creative Sauce dives into CHANNEV, a zero-cost channel strip that’s got more attitude than half the paid competition. We’re talking mic preamp, de-esser, EQ, compressor, limiter, and tape saturation – all in one tight package. No fluff, no filler, just a straight-up demo from a creator who knows his way around home studio chaos. If you want to know whether this thing’s a street weapon or a paperweight, read on – but trust me, you’ll want to watch

CHANNEV

9. December 2025

TAS

HAINBACH

HAINBACH Gets Loopy: Uher Royal Deluxe Tape Machine Unleashed

Ever wondered if a crusty old tape machine could outshine your fancy plugins? HAINBACH dives headfirst into the Uher Royal Deluxe, a consumer relic that’s as tricked out as a ute at a B&S ball. Forget the price of a Nagra—this beast is cheap as chips and packed with more functions than a Swiss Army knife. In true HAINBACH style, the video is a wild ride through experimental sound design, tape looping, and even some cheeky visual tricks. If you’re keen on gear that’s equal parts quirky and inspiring, this one’s a proper treat. Grab a stubby and settle in,

AKG BX20, Davoli Synth, Elka Drummer One, Soma Flux, TR-608, Uher Royal Deluxe

9. December 2025

RILEY

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music Puts the MPC Iona Plugin to the Test: SH-101 Vibes, No Acid Required

Ever wondered if the MPC Iona plugin can bring that classic SH-101 flavor to your techno beats, or if it’s just another digital wannabe? Gabe Miller Music, the California groovebox wizard, takes this synth for a spin so you don’t have to risk your lunch money. Expect a no-nonsense, hands-on demo with plenty of crunchy presets, streetwise hacks, and honest takes. Gabe’s style is all about getting straight to the groove—no PhD in synthesis required. If you’re chasing gritty textures, wild arps, or just want to see if this box slaps, you’re in the right place.

MPC Iona plugin, MPC One

9. December 2025

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Metamyther

Metamyther Unleashes the Four Seas: Wavetable Mayhem from Ferry Island Modular

Ready for a sonic deep-dive? Metamyther, the cinematic industrial wizard, takes the Four Seas wavetable module for a spin and doesn’t hold back. This isn’t your average oscillator – it’s got four outputs, wild spread modes, and enough modulation tricks to make your patch cables sweat. If you’re into evolving textures, performance-ready controls, and a touch of chaos, this one’s for you. Don’t just read about it – you’ll want to hear these patches in action, trust me.

Adoraxic, Boom, Desmodus Versio, Dual Linear VCA, Echo Boy, FabFilter Pro-R, Four Seas, Ikari Filter, Incas, Mimetic Digitalis, Oxy Sequencer, PAMs, Panman, Per Call, Polydactyl, Scorpion, Tangrams, VIC X, Volt Freq Filter, Xadar, Yester Versio

9. December 2025

LUMINA

Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School: When Sound Falls Apart—Granular Synthesis as Sonic Storytelling

Granular synthesis isn’t just a technique—it’s a way to dissolve the world into clouds of resonance and shimmering ghosts. In this poetic journey, Underdog Electronic Music School invites us to let our sounds fall apart, revealing the hidden textures and spectral atmospheres within the ordinary. Through the lens of Ableton’s Granulator and Intellijel’s MultiGrain, we drift through nebulae of cymbals and voices, learning to listen beyond the familiar. This is a video for those who want to swim in abstraction, to sculpt with fog, and to find beauty in the fragments. Prepare to lose your bearings—and find new ones—in a

Ableton Granulator, Intellijel MultiGrain

9. December 2025

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UDO Audio

UDO Audio’s Super 6: Crafting a Complete Drum Kit from Scratch

UDO Audio, the Bristol-based synth wizards, are known for their lush, hands-on polysynths, but in this video, they take the Super 6 into unexpected percussive territory. Hazel Mills demonstrates how to coax a full mini drum kit—kick, snare, hats, and toms—entirely from the Super 6’s own synthesis engine. Through clever envelope shaping, pitch modulation, and judicious use of noise, the Super 6 transforms from a polyphonic powerhouse into a surprisingly capable drum machine. If you’ve ever wondered how far a synth can be pushed into drum duties, this session is a patcher’s delight.

UDO Super 6

9. December 2025

LYRA

Polyend

Polyend Play Plus: Patch Editor Power Unleashed

Polyend’s Play Plus gets a major workflow boost with firmware 1.3, introducing a full-featured patch editor that transforms this groovebox into a serious sound design playground. In this official walkthrough, Polyend demonstrates how the new editor empowers users to craft three distinct synth patches—a lush detuned pad, a gliding lead, and a classic reese bass—showcasing the flexibility and depth of the Play Plus engine. As always, Polyend’s artist-focused approach is on display, blending hands-on control with creative possibilities. Let’s dive into how this update reshapes the Play Plus experience for both newcomers and seasoned synth architects.

Polyend Play Plus

8. December 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Arpeggiator Rumble: From Cheesy Triton to Mutant MiniFreak

Arpeggiators: the secret rave sauce that turns your polite chords into a relentless melodic assault. The Unperson, always ready to drag hardware through its paces, dives into a fistful of synths and boxes—from the Arturia MiniFreak to the Korg Triton—showing just how much chaos you can squeeze out of a few notes and a decent arp mode. If you think arpeggiators are just for trance cheese, think again. This video is a crash course in making arps do your dirty work, whether you’re after game soundtrack nostalgia or multi-layered modular madness. Get ready for a ride through the best and

Arturia KeyStep MK2, Arturia Microbrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Korg Micro X, Korg Triton, Melbourne Instruments Nina, Midicake ARP, VONGON Replay

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