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1. December 2025

The Unperson’s Sequencer Showdown: From Vintage Steps to Probability Chaos

Sequencers: the unsung heroes of electronic music, and The Unperson is here to drag them out of the shadows and into the rave bunker. In this no-fluff guide, we get a whistle-stop tour through classic stepper action, modern hands-free jamming, and the kind of probability tricks that make your DAW weep. The Unperson’s style is straight-up hardware hustle—no presets, no prisoners, just pure groove science. If you think all sequencers are born equal, prepare to have your patch cables tangled.

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Mother 32, Oct Tone, Oxi One, Pam's New Workout

1. December 2025

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Jennifer Loveless and the Art of Sonic Shedding

In this luminous session from Voltage Labs, Jennifer Loveless invites us to drift through the shifting weather of her sound. Emerging from the fog of maximalist layering, she now sculpts with negative space and resonance, letting each element breathe and shimmer. Her new EP becomes a landscape of contrast: the stripped-back pulse of ‘Fever’ and the lush, tangled canopy of ‘Fall in Love.’ Voltage Labs, ever the curator of music’s emotional architecture, guides us through Loveless’s creative metamorphosis—where every note is a choice, and every silence is a story. The full journey, with its magnetic details and sonic ghosts, awaits

Ableton Live, EMU, MPC, OP-1, Vengeance Sample Pack

30. November 2025

RILEY

Sanjay C

Sanjay C’s Plugin Power Moves: 2025’s Hottest VSTs That Slap

If you’re still rocking that cracked copy of Fruity Loops from 2012, it’s time to step up—Sanjay C just dropped his top 10 plugins of 2025, and this list hits harder than a subwoofer in a hatchback. From synth monsters like Omnisphere 3 and Serum 2 to wild vocal manglers and freebie gems, Sanjay’s picks are all about getting you vibing fast, no PhD required. Expect streetwise tips, honest scores, and a couple of tools that’ll make your beats sound like you spent way more than you did. Grab your headphones and your wallet (or not—some of these are free),

Evoke, Faster Master, Omnisphere 3, Scaler 3, Serum 2, Temperance Lite

30. November 2025

TAS

Free Beat

Free Beat’s Drum Sampling Mayhem: SP-404MKII Unleashed

Ever wondered what happens when you toss an SP-404MKII into the ring with a full drum kit and a Zoom H6? Free Beat’s latest video is a wild ride through live sampling chaos, skip-back wizardry, and effects-laden grooves that’ll have your head spinning faster than a kangaroo on a bender. With his signature practical flair and infectious enthusiasm, Free Beat dives headfirst into a setup that’s equal parts clever and bonkers. If you’re keen on performance gear that can take a beating and still keep the party going, this one’s a must-watch. Grab a cold one and settle in—things are

Roland SP-404MKII, Zoom H6 Essential

29. November 2025

TAS

Andrew Huang

Envelope Follower Madness: Andrew Huang Unleashes Dynamic Mayhem

Ever wondered what would happen if you let your sounds run wild like a dingo at a sausage sizzle? Andrew Huang’s latest video dives headfirst into the world of envelope followers—a tool that’s as underrated as a cold beer on a hot day. With his trademark blend of playful experimentation and technical wizardry, Andrew shows how these little signal trackers can turn your mix from bland to bonza. If you’re keen for creative FX, punchier drums, and mixes that dance to their own beat, this one’s a must-watch. Grab your headphones, mate—things are about to get lively!

Ableton Live, Transit 2

29. November 2025

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Digs Into Pete Rock’s Genius: Basslines, Boom-Bap, and Beat Science

If you ever wondered why Pete Rock’s beats hit like a crate of bricks dropped from a Brooklyn rooftop, Verysickbeats (aka JFilt) is here to break it down with style. In this video, he dives deep into a De La Soul classic, dissecting the groove with the surgical precision of a DJ slicing wax at 3am. Expect stories about Dilla, a nerdy look at those signature basslines, and enough beatmaking wisdom to keep your SP-404mk2 sweating. JFilt’s vibe is all about making dope music with what you’ve got, and trust me, this breakdown is packed with streetwise tips and a

16 Pad Scales Ebook, JFilt Music Library, SP-404mk2

29. November 2025

SPARKY

Tonepusher

Tonepusher’s FOURM Frenzy: Is Sequential’s New Beast the Next Industrial Street Weapon?

Tonepusher is back in the rave bunker, unleashing the Sequential FOURM and asking the question every industrial head wants answered: does this synth slap as hard as its legendary ancestors? Forget nostalgia—this is about raw, analog muscle and filthy modulation tricks. If you’re after the next EBM classic or just want to see a synth get pushed to its limits, this is the kind of deep-dive that’ll make your filter self-oscillate. Buckle up for a no-nonsense, knob-twisting tour through the FOURM’s punchy sound and industrial pedigree.

Roland Juno-60, Roland Jupiter-8, Sequential Fourm, Sequential Pro-1, Sequential Prophet VS, Sequential Prophet-5

29. November 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer BDS-3: Analog Drum Synthesis Reborn for the Patch-Hungry

Behringer, never shy of reviving a classic, drops the BDS-3—a semi-modular analog drum synthesizer aimed squarely at both sound designers and beatmakers with a penchant for voltage control. In this official video, Behringer walks us through the BDS-3’s four-channel architecture, modulation tricks, and hands-on controls, all while nodding to the legendary drum synths of the 1980s. Expect a blend of nostalgia and modern workflow, with MIDI, CV, and even mic inputs for triggering. If you’re after punchy analog drums, weird percussive effects, or just another excuse to reroute your patch cables, this one’s worth a closer listen.

Behringer BDS-3

29. November 2025

SPARKY

Oscillator Sink

Oscillator Sink’s Sonic Toolkit: Semi-Modulars Go Full Rave Bunker

Oscillator Sink, the quietly verbose English synth sage, is back with a deep-dive into the world of semi-modular synth upgrades. If you think your patch cables and desktop boxes are already maxed out, think again—this video is a parade of clever utilities and sneaky gadgets that’ll turn your semi-modular rig into a streetwise sonic weapon. From stack cables that split signals like a dodgy kebab shop splits bills, to envelope shapers that’ll make your LFOs do the cha-cha, it’s a non-stop showcase of indie gear and dirty tricks. If you’re tired of option paralysis but still want to get weird,

DF Audio Nano U, Feed Me Synthesis Slewp and Slide, Herzlich Labs MMI Node, Tiptop Audio Stackcable

29. November 2025

SPARKY

Molten Music Technology

Molten Music Technology Drops the November Bunker: AI Angst, Gear Mayhem, and Community Raves

Molten Music Technology’s Robin Vincent is back with a November roundup that’s more packed than a rave bunker at 3am. This month, he blitzes through a wild stack of new boxes and blips—Teenage Engineering’s genre-hopping EP–40, Endorphin.es’ unapologetically pink Evil Pet, and Arturia’s KeyStep Mk2 all get the Molten once-over. But it’s not just gear: Robin dives headfirst into the AI debate, throws shade and hope in equal measure, and spotlights the Patch and Tweak community before hyping up the UK’s synth scene with Synth East and Synth Picnic. If you want the full chaos, you’ll have to watch the

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia KeyStep MK2, Endorphin.es Evil Pet, Teenage Engineering EP–40

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