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20. February 2026

Sanjay C vs. The Studio Monitor: Can Headphones Finally Win the Mix Fight?

Studio monitors are the gold standard, but what if you could pack that sound into a pair of cans? Sanjay C dives headfirst into the headphone vs. monitor debate, armed with Beyerdynamic’s latest Headphone Lab software and a stack of DT headphones. Expect sharp insights, real-world tests, and zero tolerance for marketing fluff. If you’re mixing in a shoebox flat or on the move, this one’s for you. Spoiler: the future of mixing might just fit in your rucksack.

Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X, Beyerdynamic Headphone Lab

20. February 2026

LUMINA

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Illuminates Arturia FX Collection 6: A Journey Through Sonic Atmospheres

Step into a world where sound is sculpted like mist and memory. Nu-Trix The Synth Guy, with his signature clarity and curiosity, guides us through Arturia’s FX Collection 6—a constellation of nearly 40 effects, now expanded with two new stars: EFX Ambient and Pitch Shift 910. These are not mere tools, but portals, bending beats and keys into shimmering textures and spectral echoes. In Nu-Trix’s hands, each processor becomes a brush for painting vast, evolving soundscapes. If you crave creative transformation and subtle magic in your productions, this video is a must-watch—some sonic ghosts can only be felt, not described.

Arturia EFX Ambient, Arturia FX Collection 6, Arturia Pitch Shift 910

20. February 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

CHEAP SYNTH PHAT BATTLE: Woody Piano Shack Throws Down

Woody Piano Shack lines up the Korg Monologue and Novation Bass Station 2 for a no-holds-barred analog synth face-off. Forget the marketing fluff—this is a direct, back-to-back sound shootout, with Woody’s trademark blend of dry wit and hands-on demo energy. If you want to know which box brings the real low-end thunder (and which one’s just flexing its plastic muscles), this is your jam. Expect brutal honesty, a few curveballs, and enough synth beef to fuel your next warehouse rave. Spoiler: the answer isn’t as obvious as you think.

Korg Monologue, Novation Bass Station 2

19. February 2026

TAS

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Modular Mindset: From Endless Jams to Finished Bangers

Ever felt like your modular jams are as wild and untamed as a kangaroo on a Red Bull bender, but when it comes to finishing tracks, you’re left staring at a graveyard of half-baked ideas? Metamyther, the cinematic industrial wizard, is here to wrangle that chaos into something you can actually release. In this energetic guide, he ditches the endless jam cycle and lays out a no-nonsense workflow for turning modular madness into polished tracks. Whether you’re a hardware head or a DAW dodger, this one’s packed with practical advice and a cheeky dose of encouragement. Grab a snag, settle

ALM Busy Circuits Stem Ripper, Expert Sleepers ES10, Expert Sleepers ES8, Expert Sleepers ES9, Zoom L6, Zoom L6 Max

19. February 2026

RILEY

LNA Does Audio Stuff

LNA Does Audio Stuff: 60 Minutes to a Banger—No Excuses, Just Grooves

Ever stared at your DAW for hours, only to end up with a half-baked loop and a cold cup of coffee? LNA Does Audio Stuff is here to break the curse with a 60-minute track challenge that’s all about finishing, not fussing. Liina’s vibe is chill but her workflow is razor-sharp, showing you how to flip creative blocks into finished tracks using Ableton Live and the Bloom Palette Modular plugin. If you’re tired of perfection paralysis and want to see how a real producer gets it done—mistakes, weird vocals, and all—this one’s for you. Plus, there’s a free plugin and

Ableton Live, Excite Audio Bloom Palette Modular

19. February 2026

RILEY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech’s Techno Toolbox: 8 Studio Tricks That Slap Harder Than a 909

Ever wondered how the pros get their techno tracks to rumble like a subway train at midnight? MusicRadar Tech is back with a mixtape of eight killer studio sessions, each one packed with streetwise tricks for building kicks, layering drums, and keeping your grooves rolling all night. This isn’t some dry, white-coat tutorial—these are real producers, real hacks, and real gear, all stitched together by the MusicRadar Tech crew’s no-nonsense, hands-on style. If you’re after fat kicks, hypnotic melodies, and mastering moves that’ll make your tracks punch through busted car speakers, you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer

Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Fatso Senior, Flux Stereo Tool, Overstayer Channel Strip, Soundtoys Decapitator, TR-808, TR-909, UAD Cambridge EQ, UAD Pultec EQ, Valhalla Frequency Echo, Vermona MIDI Interface, Xfer LFO Tool

18. February 2026

SPARKY

DivKid

DivKid’s WARP 1: Maths, Mayhem, and Modular Mayhem

DivKid’s back in the rave bunker with Joranalogue’s WARP 1, a wave shaper that doesn’t just fold your audio – it bends it with the power of maths and a healthy disrespect for vanilla sounds. Forget your grandad’s diode folders: this beast uses power curves to twist, crunch, and utterly mutate anything you feed it, from envelopes to full-on drum loops. If you’re after polite, you’re in the wrong place. DivKid’s signature style – clear, nerdy, and always up for a bit of sonic destruction – shines through as he pushes WARP 1 into wild territory. Ready for some waveform

Joranalogue Warp 1

18. February 2026

RILEY

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music’s MPC Live III Jam: Streetwise Techno, Randomness, and Layered Grooves

Gabe Miller Music is back, and this time he’s cooking up hypnotic techno and bass music with the MPC Live III as his main squeeze. Forget sterile tutorials—Gabe’s workflow is all about gritty layers, happy accidents, and using plugins like Vital and Infiltrator 2 to inject pure chaos into the mix. If you’re into patchwork beats, atmospheric textures, and tricks that sound like they came from a late-night warehouse party, this video is your new cheat code. Gabe’s style is as approachable as street tacos and twice as satisfying, so buckle up for a ride through his current favorite way

Ether, Fabric, Infiltrator 2, MPC Live III, Vital

18. February 2026

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack vs. KORG Minilogue XD: Analog Grit Meets Digital Tricks

Woody Piano Shack dives headfirst into the KORG Minilogue XD, and we’re here for the ride. This isn’t your average synth review – Woody’s got opinions, and he’s not afraid to air them. From the hybrid analog-digital engine to the build that could survive a minor earthquake, this video is a no-nonsense look at what slaps and what sags. If you want to know whether four voices are enough to keep your rave bunker bouncing, or if digital effects can save your next jam, Woody’s got answers (and a few rants). Buckle up – this is synth talk with the

Korg Minilogue XD

18. February 2026

SPARKY

Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s Quad Cortex Mini: Amp Captures vs Models – Who Wins the Tone War?

Sweetwater’s at it again, this time putting the Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini through its paces in a no-nonsense shootout between amp capturing and amp modeling. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re hearing a digital snapshot or a full-blown algorithmic Frankenstein, this video’s got your answer. Expect a deep dive into the tech, plenty of hands-on tone flipping, and a few surprises that’ll make you question your own ears. Sweetwater’s trademark straight-talking style keeps it all tight and practical – no fluff, just the facts and plenty of sound.

Neural DSP Quad Cortex Mini

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