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20. January 2026

Underdog Electronic Music School: One Note, Infinite Stories – The Delta Sound Challenge

What if a single note could unfold like a cinematic landscape, shifting its shape and color as it drifts through time? In this poetic exploration, Underdog Electronic Music School invites us to master our synthesizers not through complexity, but by sculpting a solitary sound into a living, breathing entity. The One Note Challenge, inspired by the evocative concept of Delta Sounds from acousmatic music, becomes a canvas for sonic storytelling. Here, modulation is not just a tool, but a brushstroke, painting emotion and movement into the very fabric of a tone. Prepare to step inside the nebula, where envelopes, LFOs,

Ableton Live, Wavetable Synth

20. January 2026

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Produkt Audio

Produkt Audio’s Kobol Expander Deep Dive: No Knob Left Unturned

Ready to wring every drop of filth and finesse out of the Behringer Kobol Expander? Produkt Audio delivers a full-on rave bunker tutorial, pulling apart every knob, switch, and patch point with the kind of technical swagger that makes manuals look like bedtime stories. Expect a relentless, feature-by-feature breakdown—no cable left dangling, no waveform un-swept. If you think you know this synth, think again. This is the unofficial manual your patch cables have been begging for, and Produkt Audio’s methodical-yet-musical approach means you’ll actually want to watch (and re-watch) every minute.

Behringer Kobol Expander

19. January 2026

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The Unperson

Tides Unleashed: The Unperson Turns Mutable’s Modulator into a Sonic Street Weapon

Mutable Instruments Tides v2: you know it as a modulation workhorse, but The Unperson isn’t here for polite envelopes. This video rips Tides out of LFO duty and shoves it straight into VCO territory, wringing out every last drop of oscillator juice. Expect a hands-on, no-fluff tour through its output modes, pitch tracking, and a few patches that’ll have your rack sweating. If you think Tides is just for wobbly modulations, prepare for a rude awakening. The Unperson’s style is all about direct action—no endless menu-diving, just raw, musical experiments.

Mutable Instruments Tides v2

19. January 2026

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Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the Behringer RD-8 MKII: 808 Mayhem on a Budget

If you’ve ever wanted to summon the spirit of the TR-808 without selling a kidney, Woody Piano Shack’s got your fix. In this punchy first look, Woody dives headfirst into the Behringer RD-8 MKII—a drum machine that promises all the classic boom and sizzle, but with a modern twist and a price tag that won’t make you weep. Expect quick-fire pattern building, hands-on tweaks, and a few cheeky performance tricks, all delivered in Woody’s trademark no-fuss, fun-first style. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a rave bunker toolkit for today’s beatmakers. Ready to see if this clone slaps or

Behringer RD-8 MKII

19. January 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs and the Sonic Alchemy of the Drop: Euphoria in the Echo Chamber

Voltage Labs invites us into the charged space between silence and explosion, where the drop becomes more than a musical device—it’s a collective longing for transcendence. In this poetic video essay, the channel’s signature blend of cultural insight and visual storytelling dissects why our bodies and minds crave those fleeting moments of euphoria on the dance floor. The narrative flows from brain chemistry to club rituals, tracing the magnetic pull of anticipation and the shifting sands of modern club culture. Prepare to drift through a landscape where dopamine, unity, and the art of patience collide, and where the real story

18. January 2026

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sunwarper

Sunwarper’s Woovebox Pro Test: Pocket Sampler or Groovebox Rave Weapon?

Sunwarper’s on a mission: ditch the PO-33, dodge the EP-133, and find a pocket-sized sampler that doesn’t choke when you want to build a proper track. Enter the Woovebox Pro – a device that claims to bridge the gap between lo-fi beat sketchpad and full-on groovebox. In this video, Sunwarper slices, chops, and sequences his way through the Woovebox’s features, exposing both its gritty charm and its workflow quirks. If you’re after a portable street weapon for sample-based jams, but don’t want to lug a suitcase of gear, this one’s worth a look. Just don’t expect it to hold your

PO-33, Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II, Woovebox Pro

18. January 2026

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Sanjay C

Fender’s MIDI Moves & Korg’s Kaoss Comeback: Sanjay C Drops the News

If you thought Fender was just about guitars and classic amps, think again—Sanjay C is here to flip your expectations with a fresh batch of music tech news. From Fender’s bold leap into MIDI controllers to Korg’s Kaoss Pad V making a real-time effects comeback, this week’s roundup is stacked. Sanjay C’s signature style keeps it breezy, breaking down everything from cinematic guitar plugins to AI-powered DAWs. Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker or a studio samurai, this episode’s got the streetwise scoop you need—plus a few deals you’ll want to jump on before they vanish. Grab your headphones and a

Fender Motion 16, Fender Motion 32, Korg Kaoss Pad V, Logic Pro 12, Rhodes Vari-Amp, Velvet Guitars

18. January 2026

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EZBOT

EZBOT’s Dub Techno Adventure: Elektron Boxes Get Down and Dirty

Ready for a wild sonic ride? EZBOT’s latest video is a masterclass in wrangling the Digitone II, Digitakt II, and Octatrack MK2 into a dub techno beast that’s as addictive as a late-night servo pie. With his trademark laid-back style, EZBOT shows how sound design can be more fun than a backyard BBQ gone rogue. If you’re keen on performance rigs that can cop a beating and still pump out hypnotic grooves, this one’s for you. Grab a cold one and dive in – just don’t expect to stay seated for long!

Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Digitone II, Elektron Octatrack Mk2

18. January 2026

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SpectreSoundStudios

SpectreSoundStudios vs. The Preamp Hype: Lang 312L Throws Down

Think your home studio needs a boutique preamp to sound pro? SpectreSoundStudios is here to torch that myth with a flamethrower and a wink. Glenn Fricker, never one to mince words, rips into the upgrade obsession, exposes the real value of transformer saturation, and puts the Heritage Audio Lang 312L through its paces. Expect brutal honesty, a few gearhead surprises, and a reality check for anyone about to drop rent money on shiny boxes. If you want the truth about preamps—minus the fairy tales—this is your rave bunker briefing.

Heritage Audio Lang 312L, Heritage Audio OST ADAT, Shure A15AS

18. January 2026

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Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s 1-Hour Workflow: Synths, Speed, and Zero Nonsense

Rapid Flow’s Erik is on a mission: make a full track in 60 minutes, no faffing about. In this first part of his 1-Hour Workflow series, he dives headfirst into composing, armed with his Zensphere VST and a studio rig that’s all about speed. Forget endless tweaking – it’s about trusting your gut, slapping down ideas, and letting the gear do the heavy lifting. If you’re tired of paralysis by analysis and want to see a real producer keep it moving, this is your kind of rave bunker. Erik’s workflow is a masterclass in getting out of your own way

Ableton 12, Akai MIDIMIX, Iridium Keyboard, Prophet 6, Torso T1, Zensphere

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