MORE ARTICLE WITH Arturia Keystep

1. October 2026

Arturia’s Digital Palette: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Crafts with Rev OCEAN, MiniFreak & KeyStep

In this atmospheric session, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith invites us inside her digital workflow, shaping intricate electronic textures using Arturia’s MiniFreak, Rev OCEAN, and KeyStep. The official Arturia video offers a candid look at her creative process, focusing on the character of digital tools, the emotional power of reverb, and the evolving role of MIDI controllers in live performance. As Smith navigates between analog samples and DSP-driven soundscapes, the video spotlights how these devices support her search for expressive, layered sound and improvisational freedom.

Arturia Keystep, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Rev OCEAN

3. August 2026

SPARKY

The Unperson

The Unperson’s 40HP Granular Street Weapon: Small Case, Massive Sound

Forget sprawling modular jungles—The Unperson drops a 40HP Eurorack that slices, dices, and spits out lush granular madness. Packing the Instruō Arbhar and Mutable Instruments Beads into a tight rack, this is a rave bunker in a shoebox. If you think granular is just for ambient noodles, think again. This video’s all about twisted textures, live processing, and proving you can start a sonic riot with just two modules. Minimal case, maximum chaos.

Arturia Keystep, Instruō Arbhar, Mutable Instruments Beads, Oxi One, Teenage Engineering OP-1

12. July 2026

LUMINA

David Hilowitz Music

David Hilowitz Music Illuminates the Cyma Forma ALT: A Crystal Soundscape

In this poetic exploration, David Hilowitz Music unveils the Cyma Forma ALT, a synthesizer sculpted from layers of light and glass. We drift through its nebular architecture, where oscillators shimmer beneath plexiglass and sonic ghosts flicker across transparent planes. David’s hands become cartographers of resonance, tracing new worlds through tactile design and glimmering sound. This is not simply a review—it’s an invitation to wander, to listen with your eyes, and to let the ALT’s magnetic fields pull you into uncharted territory.

Arturia Keystep, Cyma Forma ALT

17. June 2026

RILEY

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Breaks Down Gorillaz’s Drum Magic – No Ivy League Needed

If you ever thought Gorillaz’s Demon Days was just another alternative record, think again. Captain Pikant dives deep into the album’s wild drum patterns, serving up a streetwise breakdown that’s as tasty as a late-night taco run. He doesn’t just geek out over rare drum machines—he rebuilds the beats from scratch, layering rhythms like a true beat chef. Expect sharp grooves, clever production hacks, and enough quirky sound design to make your MPC blush. You want to know why Demon Days still slaps after all these years? Captain Pikant’s got the sauce. Just don’t expect a dry lecture—this one grooves

acidlab Bassline 3, Akai MPK249, Arturia Keystep, Arturia Rev Spring-636, Beatbunny Cabasa, Dübreq Stylophone 350S, Erica Synths Bassline DB-01, ESI Xkey 37, Fender AM Pro II Jazzmaster Miami Blue, Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal, iZotope Ozone Imager 2, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X, Nino Nino 597 Botany Shaker Banana, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Squarp Hapax, Valhalla FutureVerb, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

9. June 2026

JET

Metamyther

Metamyther’s Modular Mayhem: Live Rig Dissected and Deconstructed

Ever wondered how cinematic industrial chaos actually gets whipped up on stage? Metamyther, known for three-movement industrial epics, drags us through the underbelly of modular performance with a no-nonsense rig breakdown. Forget modular mystique—this is cables, cases, and real-world hacks for getting your synths to behave live (or at least pretend to). If you want to know which modules survive a year of gigs and which ones get booted out like a dodgy DJ at closing time, this is your guide. And trust me, some tricks are better seen than written about—so don’t just read, go give the video a

4C's Oscillator, Arturia Keystep, Bohm Kick, Cosmic Debris Reverb and Delay, Debil, Desmodus Reverb, Double Aliyah, Entumbra, FEG, iDumb, Lacrymaveriso, OXI, PAMs, Quadrat 1U, Sample Drum, Stereo Field, Traffic, VicX, Warp Core, Zadar, Zoom L6

23. January 2026

SPARKY

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Spins the Drum Machine Mystery: Dissecting ‘You Spin Me Round’

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the neon-lit labyrinth of 80s synthpop, taking on the iconic drum patterns of Dead or Alive’s ‘You Spin Me Round’. With his signature high-gloss production and a knack for cutting through the hype, Pikant unpacks what made this beat so addictive—and why Stock Aitken Waterman weren’t just a law firm with a killer snare. Expect sharp analysis, gear sleuthing, and a few surprises about those legendary drum sounds. If you think you know the LM-9000 from your LM-2, think again. This is synth archaeology with a groovebox attitude.

Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone 350S, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Squarp Hapax

2. December 2025

SPARKY

Captain Pikant

Captain Pikant Dismantles Blue Monday: Drum Machine Mayhem and DMX Wizardry

Captain Pikant dives headfirst into the rave bunker with a forensic breakdown of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’—the track that turned the Oberheim DMX into a street weapon. Expect sharp edits, dry wit, and enough crunchy drum science to make your DAW sweat. Pikant’s style is all killer, no filler: concise, punchy, and laser-focused on what makes this beat slap. If you think you know the story behind ‘Blue Monday’, think again—this one’s full of clever theft, dirty tricks, and a few surprises that’ll have you reaching for your own drum machine. Strap in, because this isn’t your average nostalgia trip.

Aly James Lab VSDSX, Arturia Comp FET-76, Arturia Dist Tube-Culture, Arturia Keystep, Baby Audio TAIP, D16 Group Decimort 2, Dübreq Stylophone, FabFilter Pro DS, FabFilter Pro Q-3, FabFilter Pro R-2, GForce Oberheim DMX, iZotope Ozone Imager 2, Klanghelm MJUC, Klanghelm SDRR, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X, Oberheim DMX, PSP Audioware E27, Simmons SDSV, Squarp Hapax, Valhalla VintageVerb

24. October 2025

JET

Captain Pikant

CaptainPikant Gets Nasty with Nine Inch Nails Beats

When it comes to dissecting drum patterns like a mad scientist on synth steroids, CaptainPikant shines. His latest video delves into the rhythmic madness of Nine Inch Nails, exploring the genius of Trent Reznor’s drum programming. Expect surprises, missed notes, and those glorious accidental moments that only make the music more interesting. It’s raw, unfiltered, and exactly what you’d expect from a band that sounds like a symphony of broken glass and industrial grinders. Join us as we explore the beats that made NIN legendary, all through the lens of CaptainPikant’s unique style.

acidlab Bassline 3, Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, Elektron Digitakt II, Elektron Syntakt, ESI Xkey 37, LP 150 Cyclops Tambourine, Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LH AWH 2nd Gen Bass, Meinl SH4BK Luis Conte Shaker, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira X, OXI One Sequencer, Roland R-70, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Squarp Hapax Sequencer, XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2

23. July 2025

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Captain Pikant

CaptainPikant’s Beat Breakdown: Unraveling Eurythmics’ Drum Magic!

Join Captain Pikant as he dives into Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’, revealing the power of simplicity in its iconic groove. Expect a blend of rare gear tips and quirky instrumentals, all served with a side of rhythm and technology fusion.

acidlab Drumatix, Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, Milk Bottles (2025 reissue), Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Squarp Hapax

4. June 2025

JET

Captain Pikant

CaptainPikant’s ‘Maniac’ Review: Drums Like a Kung-Fu Brawl

Dive into the wild world of ’80s drum patterns with CaptainPikant as he unravels the chaotic brilliance of Michael Sembello’s ‘Maniac’. Get ready for a synthwave beat gone rogue with a dash of Aphex Twin, captured through the lens of a modern sequencer.

Arturia Keystep, Dübreq Stylophone, ESI Xkey 37, Fender AM Pro II Jazzmaster, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, Squarp Hapax Sequencer