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11. March 2026

Arturia’s KeyStep 37 mk2: Hybrid Control Meets Playful Workflow in Hannes Bieger’s Studio

In this deep-dive from Arturia’s official channel, Berlin-based producer and engineer Hannes Bieger demonstrates how the KeyStep 37 mk2 becomes the connective tissue in a modern hybrid studio. Arturia’s controller isn’t just another MIDI keyboard—it’s positioned as a creative hub, bridging analog classics and digital powerhouses, and enabling a workflow that’s both generative and hands-on. The video explores how features like the advanced arpeggiator and ribbon controller spark new musical ideas, while Bieger’s commentary highlights the inspirational role of smart controller design in today’s production landscape. For anyone obsessed with workflow architecture and the evolution of hybrid setups, this is

Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2

11. March 2026

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Behringer

Behringer BMX: 80s Nostalgia Recharged – A Patch-Oriented Look at Behringer’s Hybrid Drum Machine

Behringer’s BMX drum machine is pitched as a hybrid sampling powerhouse, channeling the unmistakable punch and groove of classic 80s rhythm boxes. In their latest official demo, Behringer leans into the nostalgia, showing off the BMX’s blend of vintage sound, hands-on performance features, and modern workflow enhancements. From velocity-sensitive pads to onboard effects and a tactile analog filter, the BMX is presented as both a beatmaker’s sketchpad and a live performer’s secret weapon. We dig into what Behringer actually demonstrates in this video, focusing on the module’s sound character, modulation options, and how it might slot into a real-world studio

Behringer BMX

11. March 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia FX Collection 6 Intro: A Compact Powerhouse for Modern Production

Arturia’s FX Collection 6 Intro arrives as a tightly curated bundle, promising a versatile suite of six effects that cover everything from classic analog warmth to experimental sound transformation. In their official walkthrough, Arturia positions this collection not as a mere starter pack, but as a focused toolkit for producers, beatmakers, and songwriters who demand both immediacy and sonic depth. The video, hosted by Rose, moves briskly through each effect, highlighting both the character and workflow advantages of the bundle. For anyone curious about how these digital tools can slot into a modern DAW or hybrid setup, this intro offers

Delay Tape 201, Efx Fragments, Efx Motions, FX Collection 6 Intro, Mix Drums, Rev Plate-140, Tape Mello-Fi

11. March 2026

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Optoproductions

Optoproductions Throws Down: Mackie 1604 VLZ4 as the Techno Mixer Street Weapon

Forget menu-diving and fiddly plastic – Optoproductions is here to show us why the Mackie 1604 VLZ4 might just be the ultimate live techno mixer. In this punchy walkthrough, he slices through the fluff and gets straight to the faders, group channels, and all the dirty tricks that make this desk a rave bunker essential. Expect hands-on hacks, real-world performance setups, and a few sharp jabs at the competition. If you’re tired of mixers that act like they’re too precious for the dancefloor, this one’s for you. Dive in and see why this chunky Mackie could be your next sonic

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Bastl Ikarie, Cosmotronic Messor, Elektron Analog Rytm, Erica Synths Reverb, Mackie 1604 VLZ4, Moog Minitaur, Strymon El Capistan

11. March 2026

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DivKid

DivKid’s OCHD Freeze: Hold Your Modulation, Break Your Patch

DivKid’s back at it, this time showing us how to slam the brakes on the OCHD and its expander for some seriously creative modulation mayhem. If you thought LFOs were just for wobbles, think again – freezing them opens up a tundra of static voltage weirdness and rhythmic stutters. Expect clever hacks, negative voltage trickery, and the kind of patch disruption that’ll make your modular rig sweat. DivKid’s signature style is all over this one: practical, playful, and just the right amount of cheeky. If you like your modulation unpredictable and your techno hypnotic, you’ll want to see this in

Ceremony, DivKid OCHD, IOU (Apollo View), OCHD Expander, Plaits, Trivium

10. March 2026

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HAINBACH

HAINBACH vs. Soviet Juno: The RMIF TI-5 Synthesizer Gets a Proper Rinsing

Bored of synths that work too well? HAINBACH drags the RMIF TI-5 out of Soviet obscurity and straight into the rave bunker, warts and all. This rare, eight-voice hybrid is a Frankenstein’s monster of analog warmth and digital chaos, built with more hope than hardware. If you like your gear unpredictable, with filters that snarl and envelopes that lag like dial-up internet, you’re in for a treat. HAINBACH’s signature blend of dry humour and deep sound exploration makes this a must-watch for anyone who thinks perfection is overrated.

RMIF TI-5 Synthesizer

10. March 2026

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Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos vs. the £35 Pedalboard: Cheap Stompboxes, Big Synth Mayhem

Forget boutique snobbery—Lodewijk Vos (LØ) dives headfirst into the bargain bin and drags out a fistful of Donner pedals to see if budget stompboxes can hang with the big boys on synth duty. This isn’t your usual pedal demo: it’s a rave bunker experiment, full of dirty overdrives, squashed drums, and feedback chaos. LØ’s minimalist travel studio gets a full-on pedalboard workout, pushing cheap gear to its limits and proving you don’t need to remortgage your flat for killer sound design. If you think only £700 boutique pedals can make your synths scream, this video might just slap you awake.

Donner Compressor Pedal, Donner DT-1 Tuner Pedal, Donner Giant Metal Distortion Pedal, Donner Modulation Pedal - Mod Square Ⅱ, Donner Noise Gate Pedal, Triple Threat Pedal (Third Man Hardware/Jack White)

10. March 2026

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Metamyther

Metamyther Illuminates: Lea Bertucci’s Sonic Shadows and Living Machines

Step into the magnetic resonance of Metamyther’s latest interview—a luminous drift through the creative cosmos of Lea Bertucci. Here, sound is not merely heard but sculpted, bent, and set adrift in cavernous spaces, where tape machines and ancient flutes become vessels for sonic ghosts. Bertucci’s world is one where imperfection breathes life, and every note is a fragment of memory, echoing through the shadow of eternity. For those who seek music that exhales fog and fractured light, this conversation is a rare glimpse into the heart of experimental storytelling.

ARP 2600 Synthesizer, Sony TC440 tape machine

10. March 2026

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Underdog Electronic Music School

Underdog Electronic Music School: Drones That Hit Harder Than Your Kick

Ever wondered how to turn a polite pluck into a wall of sound that could level a warehouse? Underdog Electronic Music School is back with a no-fluff guide to transforming your synths into emotional sledgehammers using the clone & drone technique. Oscar’s teaching style is as sharp as ever—straight to the point, with just enough cheek to keep you grinning while your DAW smokes. Whether you’re after spiritual weight or just want your groove to slap harder, this video’s got the hacks. If you think drones are just for ambient heads, think again: these tricks will have your next track

Ableton Hybrid Reverb, Repro 5

10. March 2026

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SequencerTalk

SequencerTalk Unleashed: MPC Sample, Tembo & MIDI Mayhem in Gameboy Mode

When Akai suddenly drops a mini MPC with cash register vibes, Tembo reinvents step sequencing with magnets, and CME launches a MIDI hub on steroids, you know SequencerTalk has fired up the beat frying pan again. In episode 271, Moogulator and Din Freud don’t mince words and serve up not just blinking grooveboxes but also community power and DIY vibes. Here, it’s not just about explaining – it’s all discussed with a wink, showing why less can sometimes be more and why MIDI tools today need to do more than just push notes. Ready for a trashy fireworks show? Read

Akai MPC Sample, CME H12 MIDI Pro, Elektron Syntakt, Tembo Magnet-Sequencer

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