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7. February 2026

Starsky Carr Throws Down: Sequential Fourm vs Pro-One – Modern Muscle or Vintage Voodoo?

Starsky Carr is back in the rave bunker, pitting the shiny Sequential Fourm against the cult-classic Pro-One. Forget the spec sheets – this is a head-to-head for those who want their bass to rattle the walls and their synths to fight dirty. Starsky’s no-nonsense style slices through the marketing fluff, showing us where the Fourm slaps, where it stumbles, and whether it can really channel that Prophet-era snarl. If you’re wondering if modern analog can stand toe-to-toe with a legend, grab your headphones and get ready for some proper synth carnage.

Sequential Fourm, Sequential Pro-One

7. February 2026

MILES

Behringer

Behringer BMX: 80s Drum Machine Nostalgia Rewired for the Modern Patchhead

Behringer’s BMX drum machine lands with a mission: to channel the punch and sizzle of classic 1980s EPROM boxes into today’s hands-on workflows. In typical Behringer fashion, the BMX is presented as both a faithful sonic recreation and a flexible modern tool, complete with velocity-sensitive pads, multi-output routing, and built-in sampling. This official video walks through the BMX’s design, sound palette, and performance features, all while nodding to the legendary machines and records that inspired it. For those who crave vintage grooves but want modern control, the BMX aims to bridge the decades without breaking the bank—or your patchbay.

Behringer BMX

6. February 2026

JET

DivKid

DivKid Unleashes Nekyia Circuits: Ceremony & Sigil – Twin Peaks, Filter Freaks, and Mod Mayhem

DivKid’s back at it, and this time he’s got his mitts on Nekyia Circuits’ Ceremony and Sigil modules—a filter and function generator combo that’s about as subtle as a brick through a window. If you’re after sterile, polite tones, jog on. This is a deep dive into morphing, pinging, and modulating until your patch cables beg for mercy. Expect raw filter sweeps, envelope acrobatics, and enough modulation to make your head spin. DivKid’s signature style—clear, nerdy, and totally unpretentious—cuts through the noise, showing off just how wild these modules can get. If you want your modular rig to sound like

Nekyia Circuits Ceremony, Nekyia Circuits Sigil

6. February 2026

RILEY

MALO BEATS

MALO BEATS Flips the MPC XL: Clip Matrix & Track Mute Automation for Streetwise Beatmakers

If you think the MPC XL is just another shiny box for studio nerds, think again. MALO BEATS dives into the new 3.0 workflow, showing off how the clip matrix and track mute automation can turn your beat game from basic to bonkers. This isn’t some dry manual—MALO’s got that real-world, sample-based hustle, and he’s not afraid to keep it messy, honest, and fun. Whether you’re just getting your fingers dirty or looking for tricks to spice up your next live set, this video is a goldmine of workflow hacks and street-level wisdom. Trust me, you’ll want to see how

Akai MPC XL

6. February 2026

LUMINA

Lodewijk Vos (LØ)

Lodewijk Vos (LØ): Navigating the DAW Nebula – A Composer’s Sonic Cartography

Step into the magnetic resonance of Lodewijk Vos (LØ), where every DAW is more than a tool—it’s a landscape of possibility. In this immersive reflection, LØ drifts through decades of digital audio workstations, mapping out how each platform shapes the emotional and practical contours of music creation. With a poetic lens and the wisdom of a seasoned film composer, he unpacks the tactile realities and sonic ghosts that haunt our workflow decisions. This isn’t just a technical review—it’s a journey through the fog and fractured light of creative process, inviting us to feel the pulse of each DAW as it

Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cubase, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Studio One

6. February 2026

SPARKY

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Unleashes the Prophet~T8: Luxury, Legends, and Lost Battles

Alex Ball dives headfirst into the plush, wood-panelled world of the Sequential Prophet~T8—a synth so rare, most of us will only ever drool over photos. This isn’t just another nostalgia trip; Alex’s trademark blend of storytelling and hands-on demo brings the T8’s quirks and charms to life, warts and all. From its Rolls-Royce ambitions to its market misfires, he slices through the hype with dry wit and a crate-digger’s eye for detail. If you like your synth history with a side of sarcasm and some filthy sound demos, strap in.

Sequential Prophet~T8

6. February 2026

RILEY

Verysickbeats

Verysickbeats Cooks Up Royalty-Free Heat with Logic Pro 12’s Session Player

If you ever thought making your own sample from scratch was a pain, wait till you see how Verysickbeats flips Logic Pro 12’s Session Player into a beatmaker’s secret weapon. JFilt isn’t here for the textbook workflow—he’s all about bending tools till they sound like dusty vinyl, not a sterile DAW preset. In this video, he breaks down how to shape chords, wrangle Logic’s sometimes-clueless Chord ID, and layer up a sample that’s so real, you’ll swear it came from a crate dig. If you want to dodge clearance headaches and still get that authentic vibe, this one’s for you.

Logic Pro 12, Novation Launchkey 49 MK4, Serato Hex FX

6. February 2026

LYRA

Arturia

Arturia’s AstroLab in Action: Khirye Tyler’s Workflow Weapon for Studio and Stage

When the modern music industry demands both speed and sonic sophistication, few tools promise as much as Arturia’s AstroLab. In this official Arturia feature, Grammy-winning musical director Khirye Tyler walks us through his creative process, revealing how AstroLab has become his go-to for both high-pressure tours and experimental sound design at home. From rapid set preparation to seamless integration of classic synth emulations, Tyler demonstrates how AstroLab’s hybrid hardware-software architecture keeps him in the creative flow. This video isn’t a deep-dive into every menu, but it’s a compelling look at how AstroLab’s real-world workflow translates from studio to stage.

Arturia AstroLab 37, Arturia Astrolab 61

6. February 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional’s MPC XL: A Deep Dive into PAD FX and Performance Workflows

Akai Professional’s MPC XL is pitched as the ultimate hub for modern music production, and in this MPC Academy episode, we get a hands-on walkthrough of its new PAD FX system. The video, hosted by Tefty, zeroes in on how the MPC XL integrates external synths, DAW connections, and its own internal plugins, all while demonstrating the expressive power of the new MPC E-pads for real-time effect manipulation. With a focus on workflow and performance, Akai’s presentation is both practical and revealing, showing how the MPC XL’s architecture supports complex, dynamic sound design. If you’re interested in how digital grooveboxes

Akai MPC XL

6. February 2026

LYRA

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC XL: USB-C Integration as Audio Interface and MIDI Hub

Akai Professional’s MPC XL is more than just a groovebox—it’s a digital centerpiece designed to bridge hardware and DAW workflows. In this official walkthrough, Akai demonstrates how the MPC XL transforms into a standalone audio interface and MIDI hub via USB-C, enabling seamless communication with Ableton Live and other DAWs. The video dives into setup, routing, and creative possibilities, highlighting how the XL’s multi-channel architecture empowers producers to trigger, sample, and process DAW-based instruments directly within the MPC environment. For anyone seeking to unify their hardware and software worlds, this episode offers a clear, practical roadmap—grounded in real-world workflow, not

Akai MPC XL

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