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7. December 2025

Nu-Trix The Synth Guy Unleashes the Drumlogue: Sequencer Mayhem for Advanced Ravers

If you think the Korg Drumlogue is just another polite drum machine, Nu-Trix The Synth Guy is here to slap you out of your comfort zone. In this advanced guide, he dives headfirst into the Drumlogue’s sequencer, unearthing tricks that’ll make your patterns mutate like a rave in a blender. Expect velocity hacks, conditional chaos, polymetric weirdness, and performance moves that’ll keep your dancefloor guessing. Nu-Trix’s teaching style is fast, practical, and never afraid to get a bit wild—just how we like it. If you’re ready to leave basic step entry in the dust, this is your ticket to sequencer

Korg Drumlogue

6. December 2025

SPARKY

Woody Piano Shack

Woody Piano Shack Unleashes the MODX M: A Sound Demo That Slaps

Woody Piano Shack is back at it, hammering through Yamaha’s MODX M series with a sound demo that’s more rave bunker than piano lounge. If you thought workstation synths were all polite presets and menu-diving, think again—this one’s a turbo-charged tour of live sets, FM-X and AN-X engines, and enough scene-switching to make your head spin. Woody’s playful, hands-on style keeps things moving fast, with crunchy Rhodes, cinematic flutes, and synth leads that could melt your nan’s speakers. This isn’t just a preset parade—it’s a full-on sonic street fight, and you’ll want to watch the video to catch every filthy

Yamaha MODX M6, Yamaha MODX M7, Yamaha MODX M8, Yamaha MODX-M

6. December 2025

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz vs. Virus TI Snow: Synths Are Over?

AudioPilz is back in the bunker, and this time he’s dragging the Access Virus TI Snow into the Bad Gear firing line. Is this pint-sized, menu-ridden Virus the final nail in the synth coffin, or just another misunderstood street weapon? Expect sharp jabs at abandonware, a healthy dose of meme-fuelled sarcasm, and a few moments where the Snow actually flexes its EDM muscle. If you think synths are dead, AudioPilz has a few sounds to change your mind—or at least make you laugh on the way down. Strap in for a ride through menus, presets, and existential synth dread.

Access Virus TI Snow

6. December 2025

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Deep: Why Just Blaze’s ‘Hovi Baby’ Slaps Genius-Level Hard

Ever wonder how a beat can hit you right in the chest and make you question if you’re listening to a live drummer or just some wizard on the pads? Verysickbeats, aka JFilt, breaks down the magic behind Just Blaze’s ‘Hovi Baby’—a track that’s got Questlove scratching his head and Jay-Z pacing the studio. This isn’t just another beat breakdown; it’s a masterclass in flipping samples, orchestrating chaos, and making your drums talk back. If you’re hungry for the secret sauce behind legendary hip-hop production and want to catch some streetwise tips along the way, you’re in for a treat.

JFilt Music Library

6. December 2025

RILEY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech Flips Loops: Ableton Live 12’s Session View Gets Streetwise

Ever get stuck in loop city, building beats that never make it past the intro? MusicRadar Tech’s latest video is your ticket out. Tom Glendinning, Ableton Certified Trainer and all-around groove mechanic, shows how to flip a basic loop into a full-on arrangement using Ableton Live 12’s session view. If you’re tired of staring at the same four bars and want to get your tracks moving, this one’s for you. Expect clever shortcuts, real-world workflow, and a vibe that’s more street food than fine dining. Grab your headphones—this is where the beat comes alive.

Ableton Live 12

6. December 2025

RILEY

phill in da blank

phill in da blank’s One Program Hustle: Beatmaking on the MPC 500 Without the Headaches

Ever get lost in a sea of chopped samples and unfinished loops? phill in da blank is here to save your sanity and your workflow with his One Program method on the MPC 500. This curly-headed hip hop wizard ditches the endless pad-hopping and keeps it tight—just 48 slots, one program, and a whole lotta groove. If you’re tired of overthinking your beats and want to finish more tracks than you forget, this is the streetwise hack you need. Grab your cheap coffee and check out how less really can slap harder.

Akai MPC 500

5. December 2025

TAS

Liam Killen

Liam Killen Meets Sha Ru: Digitakt 2 Live Wizardry That’ll Melt Your Thongs

Strap in, mates—Liam Killen’s latest deep dive features Sha Ru’s live rig, and it’s a wild ride through the outback of electronic performance. We’re talking Digitakt 2, motion sensors, and a MIDI guitar all crammed into a setup as compact as a festival esky. Liam’s signature clear-headed style meets Sha Ru’s boundary-pushing tricks, showing off a rig that’s equal parts clever and bonkers. If you reckon you’ve seen it all with Elektron boxes, think again—this one’s got more twists than a Melbourne laneway. Get ready for some serious gear envy and a few ideas you’ll want to nick for your

Ableton Live, DIY Motion Sensor MIDI Controller, Elektron Digitakt 2, MIDI Guitar

5. December 2025

SPARKY

The Midlife Synthesist

The Midlife Synthesist Throws Down: MPC Live 3 vs Ableton Push 3 – Who’s the Standalone King?

Ready for a proper synth slugfest? The Midlife Synthesist isn’t messing about – he’s pitting the Akai MPC Live 3 against Ableton’s Push 3 in a no-holds-barred workstation shootout. Forget the spec sheets and marketing fluff; this is a real-world, hands-on brawl to see which box deserves a spot in your gig bag. Expect sharp insights, a few brutal truths, and enough GAS to power a small rave. If you’re after the ultimate standalone groove weapon, you’ll want to see who comes out swinging.

Ableton Push 3, Akai MPC Live 3

5. December 2025

TAS

Blairy's Beatlab

Cyberdub Chaos: Blairy’s Beatlab and Roger Rastahman Mash Up Reggae and Cyberpunk

Strap in, mates—Blairy’s Beatlab is back with a wild ride through the sonic outback, where reggae grooves meet cyberpunk grit in a genre-bending Cyberdub jam. Old Uncle Blairy hands the reins to Roger Rastahman, who’s on a mission to fuse two worlds that rarely share a BBQ. With a shed full of synths, effects, and a DIY attitude, this video is a front-row seat to the kind of creative chaos that makes you want to spill your beer in excitement. If you’re keen on live jams, unexpected sound combos, and a workflow that’s as unpredictable as Melbourne weather, this one’s

ARP 2600, Electro-Harmonix Stereo Memory Man, Sequential Take 5

5. December 2025

LUMINA

DivKid

DivKid & John Webber: Mastering as Sonic Integrity and Emotional Cartography

From the magnetic vaults of DivKid’s archive emerges a conversation that glows with the resonance of true artistry. Here, at the hallowed halls of AIR Studios, mastering engineer John Webber reveals the spectral layers behind the final polish of electronic music. This isn’t just about loudness or sheen—it’s about honoring the emotional architecture of an album, breathing life into each track, and guiding sound through the labyrinth of intent and format. For those who see music as more than waveform, this dialogue is a lantern in the fog, illuminating the subtle art of mastering with integrity.

API 5500 EQ, Chandler Limited TG Curve Bender EQ, Dangerous Music BAX EQ

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