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4. October 2026

Bthelick Layers Up: No Theory, All Vibe – Sampling Like Kettama

You ever want that gritty Kettama sound but music theory makes your head spin? Bthelick comes through with a sample-layering recipe that’s all about the vibe, not the rules. In this video, he skips the nerd talk and shows how to stack, chop, and stretch samples until they slap. Whether you’re a seasoned beatmaker or just broke and curious, this is the kind of streetwise hack even your grandma could rock with. Less textbook, more mixtape magic—let’s get weird.

Ableton, Paul X Stretch, Topos

25. September 2026

RILEY

Rapid Flow

Rapid Flow’s One-Hour Track Cookup: MIDI Mayhem and Real-Time Grooves

Ever tried cooking up a full track in less time than it takes to order delivery? Rapid Flow’s Erik throws down a one-hour, no-mouse-in-sight session that’s all about letting hardware and smart MIDI tricks do the heavy lifting. Forget endless click-fests—this is workflow for beat junkies who want more groove, less grid. With tools like omniGRID, The DNA Suite, and some serious Oberheim sauce, Erik flips between modular, software, and controllers like it’s nothing. If you’re itching for live energy and practical hacks, you’ll want to peep this session.

Ableton, APC 40 MKII, API 2500, Digitech Talker, Eventide DSP 4000, FabFilter, Glitch 2, MIDI Mix, Novation Launchpad Mini, Oberheim Matrix 1000, omniGRID, Roland RSP 50, Specular Tempus, Submission Audio tuner, Swayman BLD, The DNA Suite, Zensphere V2

6. September 2026

LUMINA

Bthelick

Chords Like Vapor: Bthelick Illuminates KETTAMA’s Sonic Spell

The fog lifts, and we wander through KETTAMA’s memory-soaked soundscape under Bthelick’s guiding hand. In this video, dance music’s hidden architecture is revealed: chords flutter like moths around a dim bulb, drone tones shimmer as sonic ghosts, and every sampled texture ripples with nostalgia. This isn’t just a breakdown—it’s an invitation to drift inside the emotional core of modern club music, where every note is a story half-remembered and every effect leaves a fingerprint on the air.

Ableton, FL Studio, Microkeys by Meatbeats, OrilRiver by Denis Tyhanov, Variety of Sound EpicVerb

30. May 2026

SPARKY

Bthelick

Bthelick vs. The Polished Crowd: When Grit Wins

If you think ‘high quality’ means ‘high interest’, think again. Bthelick, that sharp-suited dance music workhorse, drops a lesson in why your obsession with clinical sound is probably making your tracks boring. In this punchy tutorial, he dismantles the myth of perfection, shows off some grubby plugin alternatives, and even gives a quick recipe for homebrew textures using nothing but your DAW and a sprinkle of noise. If you’re tired of factory-fresh beats and want your music to slap, scrape and bite, this is a must-watch—though, trust me, some tricks are best heard, not read. Expect wit, wisdom and a

Ableton, Cassette 2 by Caelum Audio, IK Multimedia Tape, iZotope Vinyl, Origin by Cymatics, Pentamento, Tumult by Consistent Interruption

23. March 2026

RILEY

TheCosmicAcademy

TheCosmicAcademy Drops the Real Reason Your Tracks Are Stuck at 80%

Ever feel like your banger’s almost there but just won’t cross the finish line? TheCosmicAcademy is here to school you on why your tracks sound like they’re missing that secret sauce. In this video, they break down the gritty truth behind that last 20%—the stuff nobody compliments but everyone feels. From slick sound design moves to arrangement hacks that keep listeners hooked, this is premium artist development wisdom, served up with zero fluff. If you’re tired of your beats sounding like half-cooked street tacos, this one’s for you.

Ableton, Endless Smile, Panman, TrackSpacer

28. January 2026

JET

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk Throws Down: Five Days, One Modular Track, No Nonsense

Ever wondered if you can actually bash out a proper tune on a modular rig, or is it all just cable spaghetti and existential dread? Monotrail Tech Talk, usually the king of modular tutorials, dives headfirst into the chaos with a new series: making a full track from scratch in just five days. No safety net, no endless tweaking—just raw patching, quick decisions, and a fair bit of self-critique. If you’re sick of modular chin-stroking and want to see someone actually finish a tune (warts and all), this one’s for you. Grab a pint, brace yourself, and let’s see if

Ableton, HydraSynth

16. January 2026

SPARKY

Monotrail Tech Talk

Monotrail Tech Talk: DAW to Modular – No More Crappy Sequences

Sick of modular sequencers that feel like programming a toaster with boxing gloves? Monotrail Tech Talk is too. In this punchy walkthrough, our favourite modular deep-diver ditches the usual 8-step suspects and shows how wiring your DAW straight into your rack opens up a world of creative chaos. Expect a nerdy, no-fluff look at MIDI to CV setups, controller chains, and why the BeatStep Pro still slaps for the price. If you want your modular to behave like a studio weapon instead of a stubborn mule, this is your blueprint. Just don’t expect hand-holding or basic explanations – this one’s

Ableton, APC, Beatstep Pro, DROID, HydraSynth, MPK, OXI1, Roland piano

16. December 2025

RILEY

Bthelick

Bthelick vs. Scaler 3.2: When Chords Meet Club Floors

Ever wondered if a plugin could turn your music theory nightmares into dancefloor dreams? Bthelick, the groove doctor himself, takes Scaler 3.2 for a wild spin through the world of EDM production. He’s not just poking at presets—he’s stress-testing the plugin’s brains and brawn in trance, tech house, and deep house, all while keeping it real about what slaps and what flops. If you’re tired of plugins that promise the moon and deliver a soggy sandwich, this review’s got the streetwise perspective you crave. Spoiler: some features are more hidden than your favorite sample folder after three beers.

Ableton, Scaler 3.2, Vital

28. October 2025

RILEY

Underdog Electronic Music School

Let the Shimmer Shine with OscarUnderdog

OscarUnderdog teaches us how to add that shimmering magic to our tracks, a technique that turns simple sounds into hypnotic, rhythmic textures. From Ableton to modular setups, discover how you can glue your music together without overpowering it.

3 Tom MS-22, Ableton, Beat Fader, Coma reactor

2. October 2025

LUMINA

True Cuckoo

The Electric Essence of Nadia Struiwigh with True Cuckoo

Dive into a swirling universe where music and emotion intertwine, as True Cuckoo explores the ethereal artistry of Nadia Struiwigh. An odyssey filled with mind-bending sounds and raw personal narrative, this journey reveals the pulse of electronic creativity. True Cuckoo guides us through an auditory labyrinth, celebrating the profound connection between artist and audience. Prepare to be mesmerized.

Ableton, Korg Electribe

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