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1. January 2026

Rapid Flow’s 2026 Studio Essentials: The Gear That Survives the Beatdown

Ever wondered what gear actually sticks around after the hype dies down and the dust settles in a real producer’s studio? Rapid Flow’s Erik lays it all out, showing off the boxes, knobs, and converters that have survived his relentless workflow and would get bought again in a heartbeat. This isn’t some gear-porn fantasy—these are the tools that keep the Techno and House grooves rolling, from hands-on controllers to synths that ooze inspiration. If you’re tired of endless gear FOMO and want to know what actually matters for 2026, Erik’s got the streetwise picks and a few curveballs you didn’t

ADPTR AB, AIAIAI TMA-2+ Wireless, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Behringer TD-3-MO, DELL 4K Display, Digitech Talker, Flux Analyzer, MacBook Pro M1 Max, Multiclock, Novation Launchpad Mini V3, PreSonus Quantum Interface, Prism Orpheus Converters, Prophet 600, Sanwa Gravi Trackball Mouse, Slate VSX, Softube Console 1, Torso T-1, Waldorf Iridium

7. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Blank Slate: From Zero to Banger in Ableton Live

Ever stared at an empty Ableton project and felt like your creativity just ghosted you? Rapid Flow (aka Erik) is here to slap that blank screen into shape, showing off a workflow that’s smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. In this video, Erik doesn’t just build a track—he builds a whole vibe, live and unfiltered, using his signature Rapid Flow method. Expect real talk, hands-on MIDI mapping, and some cheeky tricks that’ll have you finishing tracks faster than you can say “sidechain that pad.” If you want to see how a pro flips nothing into a club-ready groove,

Ableton Live, Eventide Blackhole, Microtonic, Torso T-1, Zensphere

29. June 2025

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Dual Controller Brilliance with RapidFlow_Shop

Ever feel like your one-man band could use a little sidekick? RapidFlow_Shop dishes out the ultimate two-piece controller setup for 2025 that’ll have your Ableton Live sessions snapping harder than a stretched-out rubber band. Get ready to dive deep into a world where the APC40 MK2 and the Akai MIDIMIX join forces to create the ultimate groove machine. This ain’t no ordinary setup—it’s a full-fledged, vibe-enhancing wonderland.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Arturia Beatstep Pro, Launchpad Mini V3, Torso T-1

12. April 2025

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RapidFlow_Shop’s Interface Revolution: A Gamechanger

Yo, ever think your studio setup needs a street food overhaul? RapidFlow_Shop hit us with a mind-blowing hack using a low-latency interface that changes the entire game. It’s all about routing every sound through your DAW for that ‘just right’ vibe on-the-fly. Forget about those science-degree specs; this video dives right into the beatmaker’s sweet spot!

Arturia Beatstep Pro, Oberheim Matrix 1000, Presonus Quantum 2632, Sequential Prophet 6, Torso T-1