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22. June 2026

MusicRadar Tech Illuminates Ableton’s Spectral Realms: Shaping Sonic Phantoms

In the luminous hands of MusicRadar Tech, Ableton Live’s spectral effects become more than tools—they transform into portals for sound alchemy. Guided by the patient, exploratory voice of Tom Glendinning, we drift through frequencies that shimmer and fracture, discovering devices that manipulate audio like light bent through glass. This is not just a tutorial, but a journey into the magnetic resonance of Spectral Time and Spectral Resonator, where rhythms dissolve and textures bloom into sonic ghosts. For those seeking new dimensions in their music, this video is an invitation to wander the nebulae of possibility, where each sound is both

Ableton Live, Spectral Resonator, Spectral Time

21. June 2026

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Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Gets Dirty: Cooking Up a Wurlitzer Patch on the 3rd Wave

Electric piano fans, hold on to your tines – Scott’s Synth Stuff is diving headfirst into Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave territory, whipping up a Wurlitzer patch that bites, buzzes and practically begs for a warehouse jam. Scott doesn’t mess about: from square waves to filthy noise, he shows how to wrangle the 3rd Wave’s arsenal into something that sounds dangerously close to the real deal – with a few extra teeth. If you ever thought wavetable synths couldn’t get that gritty electric piano snarl, think again. This is sound design for those who want instant results and aren’t afraid to

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, Yamaha Montage

21. June 2026

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Sanjay C

Ableton Breaks the Rules: Sanjay C’s Take on Extensions, Knock Drums & Synth Resurrection

Sanjay C storms in with another gear-stuffed episode, and this time Ableton’s kicked open the gates—dangerously. We’re talking custom hackery right inside Live, DECAP’s almighty Drums That Knock 11, and the Prophet-5 plugin that’ll have your wallet twitching. Throw in Embodme’s MPE-centric Erae Sound and Cherry Audio’s loving resurrection of the ESQ-1, and you’ve got a news roundup that hits harder than a rave in a phone box. If you want polite, look elsewhere; if you want the raw scoop on what’s about to wreck your workflow (in the best way), Sanjay C’s got you covered.

Ableton Live 12 Suite, Cherry Audio ESQ-1, Drums That Knock 11, Embodme Erae Sound, GForce Prophet-5 Plugin

21. June 2026

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Chris Sangster

Chris Sangster vs. Logic’s Stem-Bounce Nightmare: EasyBounce to the Rescue

Ever lost hours of your life bouncing stems in Logic Pro, soloing tracks while your coffee goes cold and your will to live drains away? Chris Sangster, the man behind sangstersounds, has found a tool that promises to end this madness: EasyBounce. In his latest video, Chris walks us through this automation beast, showing how it turns Logic’s most tedious task into a set-and-forget affair. Whether you’re a studio rat or a gigging producer, if you’re sick of clicking your way through stem exports, this is a must-watch. We dig in, so you can decide if this is the workflow

EasyBounce, Logic Pro

21. June 2026

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Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech: Apollo Power Moves at Angelic – Universal Audio Behind the Scenes

Ever wondered what happens when Andertons’ synth squad hits a world-class studio with a van-load of Universal Audio gear? This isn’t your dad’s beige tape machine – it’s Apollo interfaces chained up, UAD plugins bending time, and the SSL desk demoted to glorified volume knob. Jack Duxbury and the UA crew spill the beans (and the tea) on how The Andertones smash through multiple tracks in a day, swapping vintage tones with a click, while the patch bay assistant fights for survival. From drum mics with more personalities than a festival crowd, to vocals dripping in tube magic, this video

Coles 4038 Ribbon Microphone, Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip, Universal Audio Apollo Twin, Universal Audio Apollo X8P, Universal Audio Bock 167 Tube Microphone, Universal Audio Bock 251 Tube Condenser Microphone, Universal Audio Luna, Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box, Universal Audio Standard Series Microphones, Universal Audio UAD Plugins

20. June 2026

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CROW HILL

CROW HILL’s Focusrite ISA C8X: The Interface That Wants In On The Action

Forget everything you thought you knew about audio interfaces being the most boring bit of your studio rack. CROW HILL dives, headlong and unapologetic, into the Focusrite ISA C8X – a slab of gear that might just kick your old interface into the skip. This isn’t just another box with a hundred blinking LEDs; it’s a foundation-first, preamp-packed, connectivity monster with a few tricks up its sleeve. If you’re tired of interfaces that only come out when they break, and you want something that actually earns space on your desk, this one’s worth a look. As usual, CROW HILL keeps

Apogee Symphony, Focusrite ISA C8X, MixPre

20. June 2026

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Tefty Music Tech

Tefty Music Tech fires up the MPC Key37 G2: Sampling, slicing, and iPad mayhem

If you thought the MPC Key37 G2 was just another MIDI plank, think again. Tefty Music Tech takes Akai’s latest groovebox for a spin, dragging an iPad into the fray for some USB sampling wizardry. Expect flying filters, plugin carnage, and more pumping than a warehouse at 3am. This isn’t a glossy ad – it’s a hands-on, sweat-on-the-pads breakdown that shows off the MPC’s new tricks, quirks, and the kind of sonic filth that makes us all want to call in sick and make beats all day. And yes, you’ll want to see the video for the full flavour –

Akai Iona plugin, Akai Jura plugin, Akai MPC Key37 G2, Akai Subfactory plugin, Apple iPad, Audio Damage Quanta

20. June 2026

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AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Yamaha FS1R: The Digital Synth That’s Both Legend and Nightmare

AudioPilz dives headfirst into the Yamaha FS1R, a synth that’s both a badge of honour for FM fanatics and a migraine in a rackmount box. Expect a wild ride through 90s digital excess, where formant synthesis meets a user interface straight out of a dystopian office printer. With his signature meme-laced wit and razor-sharp insight, AudioPilz pulls no punches—calling out the FS1R’s brilliance and brutality in equal measure. If you’ve ever wondered whether a synth can be both the holy grail and the ultimate headache, this is the showdown you’ve been waiting for. Hold onto your encoders – this one’s

Yamaha FS1R

20. June 2026

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Bounce Chord

Bounce Chord’s Pedal Brawl: Three Tape Flangers Enter, Only Your Ears Survive

If you thought tape flangers were just for shoegazers and retro obsessives, think again. Bounce Chord lines up three radically different tape flange pedals – the Spaceman Aurora, Catalinbread Zero Point, and Strymon Orbit – and proceeds to stomp, tweak, and generally abuse them for our pleasure. Expect dry wit, honest opinions, and zero patience for pedals that don’t deliver. Whether you crave momentary foot-triggered whoosh or digital swirl, this video is a gear-nerd’s playground. Grab your imaginary Jazzmaster and prepare for a proper toe-to-toe tape-flange showdown.

Boss BD-2 Keeley modified, Catalinbread Zero Point, Dunlop Mini Expression, Spaceman Aurora, Strymon Orbit

20. June 2026

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Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s 2026 Studio Arsenal: Only the Essentials That Slap

Rapid Flow (aka Erik) isn’t here to sell you snake oil—just a hard-hitting rundown of the gear that actually gets tracks finished in 2026. Forget the gear FOMO and influencer shills: this is a stripped-down, sweat-proof list that focuses on workflow, sound quality, and stuff that won’t explode after a weekend in a rave bunker. From headphones that tell no lies to synths that ooze character, Rapid Flow’s setup is a crash course in creative survival. If you’re after smart studio upgrades and want to dodge the money pits, buckle up and let’s see what makes the cut.

Ableton 12 Suite, AIAIAI TMA-2, Akai APC 40 mkII, Behringer TD-3-MO, Dangerous Music Source, MIDIMIX, Moog Matriarch, Moog Muse, Nord Wave 2, Presonus Quantum 2632, Prism Orpheus, Sequential Prophet 6, Slate VSX Platinum Edition, Waldorf Iridium

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