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5. August 2026

RolandChannel’s TR-1000: FJAAK’s Techno Workflow Unpacked

In this episode of Inside Rhythm, RolandChannel puts the spotlight on the TR-1000 analog drum machine, with Berlin techno duo FJAAK at the controls. The video navigates through programming, Morph Mapping, and live performance tricks, all while FJAAK share their hands-on approach. Expect honest commentary on workflow, a peek at their musical evolution, and a final jam that proves the TR-1000’s live potential. For modular heads, it’s a window into how a drum machine can anchor both studio and stage setups.

Roland TR-1000

5. August 2026

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Akai Professional

Akai Professional Fabric Vintage Matrix: 80s Poly DNA Meets Modern MPC Workflows

Akai Professional’s Fabric Vintage Matrix virtual instrument brings the lush, iconic character of 1980s polysynths into today’s hybrid production world. Built on the AIR Fabric engine, this 12-voice polysynth plugin is all about speed, depth, and expressive control—without losing the directness that made the originals so playable. In this official walkthrough, we see how its oscillator banks, macro-style front panel, and exhaustive preset library make it a versatile choice for MPC users and DAW-based producers alike.

AIR Fabric Vintage Matrix, MPC Desktop, MPC Standalone

5. August 2026

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Tefty Music Tech

Tefty Music Tech Fires Up AIR Vintage Synths Vol. 2: MPC Heat or Sample Hype?

Tefty Music Tech dives headfirst into AIR’s Vintage Synths Volume 2 for MPC, serving up a blunt tour of CS-80, Andromeda and Matrix emulations. Don’t expect virtual analog voodoo—this is all sample-based, but the sounds pack a punch. From preset headroom sins to MPE tweaks and CPU-friendly tricks, Tefty keeps it honest and hands-on. If you want synth injections for your MPC and don’t care about purist moaning, this one’s for you.

AIR Vintage Synths Volume 2, Akai MPC

4. August 2026

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Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Reliq Hybrid Control Surface Reviewed in the Wild

Starsky Carr isn’t here to faff about. He grabs the Reliq, a so-called ‘hybrid control surface’, and puts it through its paces in a real studio patch—no dry feature list, just the dirt and the glory. If you want to know whether this box is a powerful rave bunker or just clever marketing, Starsky’s breakdown slices through the fluff. Expect punchy takes, some proper British wit, and more routing options than a motorway junction at rush hour.

Drum Farm percussion module, Erica Synths Black Wavetable VCO, Erica Synths PolyVCF, Reliq hybrid control surface

4. August 2026

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Cyberattack

Cyberattack’s Cheap Pedal Picks: Five Budget Boxes That Punch Above Their Price

You want killer tones without pawning your sneakers? Cyberattack, the NYC synth-pop wizard with a taste for glitch and groove, dives into five pedals under $150 that absolutely slap. Forget the gear snobbery—this is about pedals that bring the funk, the weird, and the outright nasty for the price of a fancy dinner. Expect streetwise tips, real talk, and some cheeky attitude. If you like your pedals like your street food—affordable, bold, and full of flavor—this is your jam.

Boss DS-1, DOD Gonkulator, Electro Harmonix Atomic Cluster, JHS 3 Series Bitcrusher, MXR DynaComp

3. August 2026

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Doctor Mix

Doctor Mix Unleashes the Commodore 64 Synth – Seven Years in the Making

Doctor Mix, never one for half-measures, finally delivers his Commodore 64 synth after a mind-bending seven-year build saga. Expect DIY grit, SID chip drama, and enough sparks to light up your local club. He ropes in Look Mum No Computer for panel wizardry and even throws in a browser-based virtual version for the rest of us. If you like your chiptune with a side of solder burns and synth history, you’re in for a treat.

Commodore 64, Cynthcart, Look Mum No Computer Control Panel, SID chip, SID2SID dual-SID kit

3. August 2026

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The Unperson

The Unperson’s 40HP Granular Street Weapon: Small Case, Massive Sound

Forget sprawling modular jungles—The Unperson drops a 40HP Eurorack that slices, dices, and spits out lush granular madness. Packing the Instruō Arbhar and Mutable Instruments Beads into a tight rack, this is a rave bunker in a shoebox. If you think granular is just for ambient noodles, think again. This video’s all about twisted textures, live processing, and proving you can start a sonic riot with just two modules. Minimal case, maximum chaos.

Arturia Keystep, Instruō Arbhar, Mutable Instruments Beads, Oxi One, Teenage Engineering OP-1

3. August 2026

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Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s Kawai K3 Editor: Free, Fierce, and Built for Sonic Mayhem

Espen Kraft, 80s synth sorcerer and resident patch wizard, just dropped a Kawai K3/K3M editor that runs in your browser and costs less than a pint—because it’s free. If you’ve ever wrestled with the K3’s menu-diving quirks, this tool is your new rave bunker control panel. It’s got all the essentials: real-time tweaks, drag-and-drop additive magic, and even a virtual keyboard for those days when cables feel like medieval torture. There’s a catch—no hand-holding, no manual, just raw power. Dive in if you dare.

Kawai K3, Kawai K3M

3. August 2026

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Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Vintage Hi-Fi – The Dirty Secret Weapon in Modern Production

Vintage hi-fi gear: not just for your dad’s record collection. Voltage Labs dives deep into the underbelly of affordable music production, showing off how old cassette decks and dusty amplifiers can inject more filth and character into your tracks than most boutique plugins. If you’re sick of sterile digital ‘perfection’ and want some true grit, this is a must-watch. Expect real talk, live demos, and some gear abuse that would make a collector weep.

Ableton Live Suite, Arturia Audiofuse 16 Rig, CD-Player, Elektron Octatrack, Moog Grandmother, Technics cassette deck

2. August 2026

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Sanjay C

Sanjay C Cuts Through the Chaos: NI Layoffs, Nullify, MD7 & Headphone Hype

Sanjay C storms back into the news bunker with a whirlwind of synth drama, gear drops, and plugin surprises. Native Instruments is in the hot seat after mass layoffs, Nullify aims to show you how streaming mangles your mix, and the MD7 tries to bring motorised madness to your fingertips. All this, plus a new mastering shortcut and a headphone that actually wants to leave the house. Strap in, it’s a proper kit-carrier’s news blast.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO, Mach Devices MD7, MusikHack HyFi, Native Instruments Maschine, Native Instruments Reaktor, Native Instruments Traktor, Nullify

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