MORE ARTICLE WITH Neural DSP Archetype Cory Wong X

16. October 2026

Captain Pikant Summons the Ghostbusters Beat: 80s Spookiness, Aussie-Style

If you’ve ever wanted to resurrect the iconic Ghostbusters groove but with a dash of modern magic (and a couple of digital cobwebs), Captain Pikant’s your bloke. In this video, Pikant—known for his snappy, info-packed demos—dives headfirst into the haunted swamp of 80s drum machines, layering, and cheeky sequencing tricks. Grab your Spectre Detector, because this one’s dripping with synth nostalgia, spooky percussion, and enough cowbell to keep the neighbours up all night. Don’t be surprised if you end up bopping around the backyard like a possum after too much Red Bull.

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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

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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.

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