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11. November 2025

Bthelick’s Frenzy: Chasing DJ Heartstring’s Beat in a Day

DJ Heartstring’s rhythmic magic caught our favorite YouTuber, Bthelick, up in a whirlwind challenge: recreate the essence of DJ Heartstring in just 24 hours. With the clock ticking and a scattered toolkit, he embarked on crafting four unique tracks, throwing conventional scripts out the window. Laughs, deep 909 kicks, and improvised bass lines all form part of this cheeky musical adventure, as Bthelick makes high-pressure production look like the most fun hustle in town.

Kick 3, Vital

11. November 2025

ZAPP

musotalk

MusoTalk and the Latest Groove Gadgets: A Critical Look

Ready for a round of tech slaps from MusoTalk: Cubase 15 takes the mixer to the next level with stem separation and Omnivocal Beta. Secretly sneaking in are Berlin’s futuristic HEDDphone D1 and the compact TONEX Plug for a new dimension of sound. Time to tickle the circuits and delight the ears.

Cubase 15, FX Collection, HEDDphone D1, MOTU 10pre, Pigments, SPL BiG, SSL Acoustifier, TONEX Plug, V Collection

11. November 2025

RILEY

Underdog Electronic Music School

OscarUnderdog Drops the Beat with Ableton’s ‘Slice to MIDI’ Trick

Ever listened to those striking vocal glitches by Fred Again and wondered how you can recreate them at home? OscarUnderdog dives into this classic Ableton Live trick, turning everyday sounds into hypnotic beats. Get ready for a masterclass in slicing, dicing, and spicing up your musical creations!

Ableton Live

11. November 2025

MILES

Behringer

Behringer BQ-10: Analogue Sequencing, No Menus Required

Behringer steps into the Eurorack sequencer arena with the BQ-10, a 24-step analog sequencer that puts hands-on control front and centre. Eschewing screens and menu-diving, the BQ-10 is all about tactile immediacy, classic workflow, and modular integration. In their official video, Behringer walks through the BQ-10’s vintage-inspired design, flexible step modes, and a host of connectivity options—including MIDI and per-step triggers—that promise to slot right into both old-school and modern modular setups. If you’re after a sequencer that’s more about patch cables than presets, this one’s worth a closer look.

Behringer BQ-10, Behringer K2

11. November 2025

MILES

Intellijel

Intellijel’s Metropolix & Multigrain: Rhythmic Patch Alchemy in Eurorack

Intellijel’s official channel brings us a deep-dive into the potent pairing of Metropolix and Multigrain, two modules that promise to turn even the most stubborn rack into a rhythmic playground. This video isn’t just a surface-level walkthrough—it’s a hands-on patch build that explores how Metropolix’s sequencing prowess can wrangle Multigrain’s eight-voice granular engine into intricate, loopable textures. Expect practical patching, clever workflow tips, and a few deadpan moments as the host demonstrates how to sculpt, morph, and modulate your way to modular inspiration. For anyone obsessed with granular sound design and real-time sequencing, this is a pairing worth a closer

Elektron Digitakt, Intellijel Metropolix, Intellijel MIDI 1U, Intellijel MultiGrain, Intellijel Quadrax, Intellijel Sealegs, Intellijel Stereo I/O 1U

11. November 2025

LYRA

chase bliss

Chase Bliss and the CHOMPI Saga: From Playful Vision to Community Creation

CHOMPI isn’t just another quirky instrument—it’s a testament to the power of joyful design and heartfelt collaboration. In this official Chase Bliss video, the team dives deep into the story behind CHOMPI, a sample-munching device crafted to bridge the gap between professional musicians and absolute beginners. The narrative unfolds with a blend of personal anecdotes, design philosophy, and a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional and technical journey that brought CHOMPI to life. For those interested in how digital sampling tools can become conduits for community, creativity, and connection, this is a revealing watch.

CHOMPI

11. November 2025

SPARKY

EZBOT

EZBOT Goes Dark: Digitone II’s Sonic Street Weaponry

EZBOT is back in the rave bunker, and this time he’s dragging the Elektron Digitone II straight into the underworld. Forget polite presets – we’re talking five patches built from scratch, all dripping with bass, drones, and enough grit to sandblast your eardrums. If you think FM is just for glassy plinks, get ready for a lesson in dirt. EZBOT’s style is fast, hands-on, and gloriously unfiltered – perfect for anyone who wants their synths to sound like a toaster-fight in a steel mill. Ready to stop making weak sounds? Read on, then watch the video for the full sonic

Elektron Digitone II

10. November 2025

RILEY

TheCosmicAcademy

Loudness Lessons with TheCosmicAcademy: Mastering the Mix

Unveiling the secret sauce for loud and clean mixes—before you even think about mastering. Join TheCosmicAcademy as they break down the mistakes of modern producers and share insights on layering techniques and essential tools like compression, clipping, and limiting. Perfect for those looking to step up their sound game.

Clipper, Compressor, Limiter

10. November 2025

LUMINA

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs: Sonic Cartography in Japan’s Dreamlike Electronic Tapestry

Step into the neon mist of Japan’s electronic music community with Voltage Labs as our guide. This film is less a documentary and more a drifting reverie—where tradition and futurism entwine, and every echo feels intentional. We wander through record sanctuaries, synth shrines, and after-dark enclaves, discovering a culture that prizes depth over spectacle. Voltage Labs’ lens is meditative and immersive, revealing a world where music is curated with the care of a calligrapher and connection hums beneath the city’s surface. Prepare to be enveloped in sonic ghosts and magnetic resonance—this is not just a scene, but a living, breathing

303, 909, Alpha Base, Beatstep, Lyra 8, Prophet 5, Pulsar 23

10. November 2025

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson Unleashes Aberrant DSP Cataclysm: Digital Mayhem for the Brave

If your DAW’s been feeling a bit too well-behaved lately, The Unperson’s latest dive into Aberrant DSP’s Cataclysm will slap it sideways. This isn’t your grandad’s tape sim—Cataclysm is a signal destruction machine that chews up audio and spits out pure, paranoid chaos. The Unperson, known for wrangling both hardware and software into submission, takes us through the plugin’s twisted modules and unpredictable presets. Expect crunchy lo-fi, malfunctioning test gear vibes, and a healthy disrespect for sonic hygiene. If you like your plugins weird, wild, and ready for a rave bunker, you’re in the right place.

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