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24. June 2026

Bolo Da Producer’s Budget Banger: MPC One Gen 2 & Juno D6 Standalone Combo

You ever wanted a setup that hits hard but doesn’t punch a hole in your bank account? Bolo Da Producer, the platinum-certified beat scientist, is here showing us how to get that pro vibe on a rookie budget. With the MPC One Gen 2 and the Roland Juno D6, he’s cooking up a standalone rig that’s lighter on your wallet than a street taco and twice as tasty. This ain’t just a wish list—it’s a full rundown on why this pair is the go-to move for anyone hungry for beats but allergic to credit card debt. If you crave power,

MPC One Gen 2, Roland Juno D6

24. June 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s Ozark Rave Weapon: Sequencer, Dividers & Logic in One 6HP Blast

DivKid is back with a module that packs more groove-fuel into 6HP than a dodgy warehouse party. The Ozark from Nekyia Circuits isn’t just a sequencer – it’s a clock generator, dual clock divider, and XOR logic mangler, all ready to turn your Eurorack patches into unpredictable dancefloor artillery. In this video, DivKid slices through the specs, demos some filthy melodic and percussive tricks, then drops a patch hack that’ll stall your sequence and your heartbeat. If you’re after playable chaos and tight rhythmic control, this one’s worth a look – and DivKid’s style keeps it sharp, hands-on, and free

Ceremony, Nekyia Circuits Occult Oscillator, Nekyia Circuits Ozark, Sigil

24. June 2026

LUMINA

Pick Yourself

Pick Yourself’s One-Note Orchestra: Painting Sonic Worlds with a Single Key

Imagine sculpting entire galaxies of sound from a solitary note—this is the promise at the heart of Pick Yourself’s One-Note Orchestra. Through poetic limitation, a single MIDI message becomes the seed of infinite resonance, rhythm, and texture. In this luminous walkthrough, Pick Yourself unveils how even creative droughts can bloom into lush soundscapes. Here, sound design is not just technical—it’s a tactile dreamscape, inviting us to feel and shape the gravity of our own sonic universe. The secret? A gentle push into curiosity, using just one note.

Serum 2

23. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2: Sampling Workflow Unleashed

Akai Professional returns to its roots with the MPC Key 37 G2, a compact production keyboard that promises to bring the full MPC sampling workflow into a laptop-free, all-in-one device. In this official walkthrough, the focus is squarely on how sampling connects with modern music creation—from vinyl to smartphones and everything in between. With USB-C and classic input options, Akai demonstrates just how frictionless capturing and manipulating sound has become. For those who live by pads and crave the efficiency of the MPC ecosystem, this video is a revealing deep dive into what the G2 brings to the table—without hiding

MPC Key 37 G2

23. June 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Key 37 G2: Workflow-Driven Arranging in the Modern Producer’s Toolkit

Akai Professional continues its tradition of workflow-centric design with the MPC Key 37 G2, a compact production keyboard engineered for hands-on producers and live performers. In this official walkthrough, the focus is on the all-new Arrange Mode—demonstrated step by step to show how quickly ideas can be transformed into a full arrangement. The video doesn’t just tease features; it dives into the granular editing process, highlighting Cut, Copy, Paste, and Duplicate functions on the new interface. With powerful standalone capabilities and a responsive 8-core processor, the MPC Key 37 G2 invites users to experience fast, tactile song construction—no laptop required.

MPC Key 37 G2

23. June 2026

LUMINA

Metamyther

Metamyther & the Sonic Frontier: Newfangled Audio’s Chaotic Heart

In the shifting fog between calculation and chaos, Metamyther invites us into a dialogue with Dan Gillespie of Newfangled Audio—a place where sound is less about nostalgia and more about brave invention. Here, plugins become portals and oscillators unravel like cosmic pendulums, balancing unpredictability with precision. This conversation isn’t just an interview; it’s a layered exploration of why we create, how we listen, and what it means to shape tomorrow’s sonic ghosts. If you crave sound that breathes and mutates—sound that feels sculpted by weather and mathematics—this is where your curiosity lands.

Newfangled Audio Elevate, Newfangled Audio Equivocate, Newfangled Audio Fixate Mid-Range, Newfangled Audio Generate, Newfangled Audio Pendulate

22. June 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr’s Drum Farm vs Bohm: Modular Rumble for the Rave Bunker

Looking for a Eurorack drum setup that kicks harder than your mate’s broken washing machine? Starsky Carr gets his hands dirty with the Knobula Drum Farm and Ohmforce Bohm – a combo that promises both punch and polish for live techno and modular mischief. Expect a deep dive into synth and sampler chaos, filthy kicks, and enough on-the-fly tweakability to keep your hands busy and your neighbours angry. Starsky’s signature style strips out the marketing fluff and gets straight to the point: here’s what slaps, what’s clever, and why this pairing might be your new street weapon. Don’t expect bedtime

Knobula Drum Farm, Ohmforce Bohm

22. June 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s Eurorack Sequencer Showdown: Four Ways to Break Your Patterns

Ready to bin your stale 16-step habits? The Unperson is here with a wild ride through four in-rack Eurorack sequencers that’ll slap you out of your comfort zone. Forget polite, predictable beats — this video dives into the dirty, hands-on chaos of Oct Tone, Proteus, the RYK M185, and Pam’s Pro Workout. Expect knob-twiddling, algorithmic weirdness, and enough polymetric madness to melt your DAW-loving brain. If you think sequencing is just about playing it safe, think again. The Unperson’s approach is part rave bunker, part synth scientist, and all about pushing your rig into unknown territory. Stick around, because some

ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Pro Workout, Arturia Keystep 37, Glasgow Synth Guild Oct Tone, RYK M185, Seaside Modular Proteus

22. June 2026

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CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Mournful Synth Mayhem: Bias, Breakup and Bidding Farewell

CROW HILL dives into the murky waters of mournful synths, pushing machines to the edge of breakdown and sanity. It’s a wild ride through bias abuse, unstable signals, and that deliciously desperate sound you only get when things are about to fall apart. Expect gear carnage, emotional grit, and a bittersweet goodbye to the legendary playroom – all wrapped in a workshop vibe that’s half rave bunker, half therapy session. If you think sad music is all minor chords and rain, this one’s about to rattle your eardrums and your expectations.

Culture Vulture, Lyra 8, Roland Jupiter 4, Roland JX-3P, Trash Talk Audio Telephone Mic

22. June 2026

SPARKY

AP Mastering

AP Mastering vs. The Mic Preamp Myth: Are We All Being Had?

Mic preamp wars are back and AP Mastering just gatecrashed the party with a sledgehammer of honesty. Forget the audiophile snake oil – this vid slices through the hype with technical deep dives and zero patience for hand-wavy nonsense. If you think all preamps sound like unicorns and rainbows, brace yourself. AP dishes out real-world advice, explains why transformers matter, and calls out dodgy A/B tests so hard you’ll hear bias distortion through your phone. If you like your audio chat with a side of sarcasm and actual facts, don’t sleep on this one.

Audient ASP880, Neve 1073

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