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3. March 2026

Underdog Electronic Music School Rides the Rails: Mixing House Beats on AirPods

Ever tried to cook up a house banger while squeezed into a train seat, armed with nothing but AirPods and a laptop? Underdog Electronic Music School just did, and the results are way tastier than your average travel snack. In this video, we get a front-row seat to the hustle of mobile music-making, the gritty reality of mixing on the move, and the magic that happens when you finally hit a real studio. If you think you need a spaceship studio to make tracks that slap, think again—Underdog’s got tricks, tips, and some brutally honest self-critiques that’ll have you rethinking

Adam S3V monitors, AirPods, INSPECT by DSP Dealer

2. March 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes the DPO: Complex Oscillator or Sonic Street Weapon?

If you think all dual oscillators are created equal, The Unperson is here to slap you out of your modular daydream. In this deep-dive, we get the Make Noise DPO thrown into the rave bunker, twisted, folded, and FM’d until it’s spitting out tones you didn’t know your speakers could handle. Expect a no-nonsense, hands-on tour with plenty of jams, sync tricks, and enough patching chaos to make your head spin. The Unperson’s style is all about getting dirty with the gear, so don’t expect a dry manual—this is pure sonic exploration, and it’s as fun as it is unpredictable.

Happy Nerding FX Aid (MFX), Intellijel Quad VCA, Make Noise DPO, Nobula Echo Cinematic, Oxi One, Pamela's New Workout (PAMS), Vostok Atlas

2. March 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the Juno-D: 80s Synthwave, Sequencer Gripes & Sonic Gold

Woody Piano Shack takes the Roland Juno-D for a spin, diving headfirst into synthwave nostalgia and showing off just how lush, punchy, and glassy this underrated keyboard can sound. If you like your pop grooves dripping with 80s DNA and want to know if the Juno-D is a secret street weapon or just another plastic pretender, this is your jam. Expect a no-fluff run-through of the sequencer’s highs and lows, some seamless patch magic, and a healthy dose of British banter. Spoiler: Woody’s not afraid to call out the missing features, but he’s also got plenty of love for the

Roland JUNO-D

2. March 2026

SPARKY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Gets Dirty: Ableton Distortion Devices Unleashed

Distortion isn’t just about turning your mix into a fried breakfast – it’s a secret weapon for everything from punchy subs to lo-fi nostalgia. In this hands-on masterclass, MusicRadar Tech’s Tom Glendinning dives into Ableton Live’s built-in distortion arsenal, showing off tricks that’ll make your 808s scream and your chords sizzle. Expect gritty tips, clever hacks, and a few curveballs that’ll have you rethinking those stock effects. If you think you know Saturator, Redux, and Erosion, think again – this video is a rave bunker of sound design ideas. Grab your headphones, because the real magic is best experienced with

Ableton Live, Cabinet, Dynamic Tube, Erosion, Overdrive, Pedal, Redux, Saturator

1. March 2026

SPARKY

sunwarper

sunwarper Unleashes the SEQTRAK 2.0: Groovebox Gets Gritty, Sampler Still Sulks

Yamaha’s SEQTRAK just got a 2.0 update, and sunwarper’s here to drag it through the rave bunker. If you’re into grooveboxes that do more than just tickle the surface, this one’s got some new tricks—think drum tracks moonlighting as synths and a workflow that’s finally less of a toaster-fight. But don’t get too excited: the sampler’s still stuck in 1999, and sunwarper doesn’t let that slide. If you want the real dirt, plus a few workflow hacks, this video’s got the goods (and the gripes) in classic sunwarper style.

Yamaha SEQTRAK

1. March 2026

RILEY

TAETRO

TAETRO’s Push 3 Standalone Reality Check: No Laptop, No Problem?

Ever wondered if the Ableton Push 3 Standalone really lives up to the hype after the honeymoon phase? TAETRO, the groove guru with a knack for slicing samples and keeping it real, spills the beans on what it’s like to use this box for years—no computer attached. From late-night beat sessions to the quirks that’ll have you scrolling like you’re doomscrolling Twitter, this video is a streetwise deep dive. If you’re tired of spec sheets and want the real talk on workflow, firmware glow-ups, and why these pads slap, TAETRO’s got you. Grab a cheap beer and let’s get into

Ableton Push 3 Standalone

1. March 2026

LUMINA

Sanjay C

Sonic Blueprints: Sanjay C Journeys Through Teddy Riley’s Nebula

Step into the resonant corridors of musical history as Sanjay C invites us into the orbit of Teddy Riley—the architect whose sound shaped the pulse of generations. This is more than an interview; it’s a drift through the magnetic fields of creativity, where faith, adversity, and innovation swirl into the signature frequencies of New Jack Swing. Sanjay C’s immersive, approachable style draws out the ghosts and glimmers behind the hits, revealing how mindset eclipses machinery and how every note is a step out of darkness. Prepare to float through stories where each chord is a lifeline, and legacy is written

Akai 12 Track, Alesis Sequencer, Arturia Astrolab, Aventone CLA-10, Beyerdynamic DT770, Casio Keyboard, Korg DDD-1, MPC 2000XL, Osburger Monitors, PreSonus Atom, Roland Fantom 6, Roland GAIA 2, Roland Jupiter X, Roland V-Synth GT, Roland W-30, Sony MV1, SSL Mixing Board, Universal Audio Apollo, Universal Audio Volt

1. March 2026

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick’s Captain Plugins Review: EDM Groove in a Box or Just Another Hype?

Ever wish you could whip up club-ready beats and lush chord progressions without breaking a sweat—or the bank? Bthelick, the straight-shooting dance music producer, dives deep into the Captain plugin suite to see if it’s the secret sauce for EDM heads. Expect honest takes, workflow hacks, and a few spicy complaints about quirks that’ll make you laugh and nod. If you’re tired of plugins that feel like a college exam, this review is your shortcut to finding out if Captain’s got the street cred to earn a spot in your DAW. Spoiler: this box might slap harder than your grandma’s

Captain Beat, Captain Chords, Captain Deep, Captain Melody, Captain Play

1. March 2026

RILEY

Patrick Breen

Patrick Breen’s MPK Mini 4 Throwdown: One Box, One Song, All Vibes

Ever wondered if you could cook up a full track with nothing but a budget MIDI keyboard and some bundled sounds? Patrick Breen dives headfirst into the Akai MPK Mini 4, wringing every drop of groove from its Studio Instrument Collection. If you’re the type who loves flipping beats on a shoestring and wants to see if this box really slaps, Patrick’s got your back. Expect street-smart tips, a no-nonsense breakdown, and enough tasty presets to make your DAW sweat. This isn’t just a review—it’s a beatmaker’s mixtape in video form.

Akai MPK Mini 4

28. February 2026

JET

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Dirtywave M8: The Tracker That Refused to Be Hated

AudioPilz, the synth world’s resident mischief-maker, takes a swing at the Dirtywave M8—a hardware tracker that looks like it fell out of a dodgy arcade and into your gig bag. With his trademark blend of sarcasm and sharp technical insight, he tries every trick in the book to hate this cult-favourite mini DAW. But does the M8 crumble under scrutiny, or is it a proper punk in a sea of posers? Strap in for a ride through hex codes, chiptune nostalgia, and a workflow that’s as addictive as a late-night kebab after a warehouse rave. Spoiler: this one’s not going

Dirtywave M8

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