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Bthelick vs. Muddy Subs: Why Your Rolling Bass Grooves Are Flopping

Rolling bass lines got you sounding like a foghorn in a rave bunker? Bthelick, the master of practical dance music breakdowns, slices through the murk to explain why your low end might be tanking your groove. In this sharp, no-fluff tutorial, he exposes the fatal flaws of copy-paste bass tricks, offers blunt fixes, and shows ways to keep your subs moving crowds instead of just making the floor shake. If you think more sub always equals more power, think again. Expect envelope hacks, machine gun metaphors, and enough rhythmic dodgeball to keep your next track from flopping. Essential viewing for

Serum, Vital

30. May 2026

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

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

16. May 2026

Ableton Live, Airwindows 2Vinyl4, Airwindows Mackie 1202, AudioThing Blindfold EQ, Caelum Audio Cassette 2, Clark Audio Textures, D16 Decimort, Full Bucket Brigade Delay, IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine, Inphonik RX950, iZotope Vinyl, Kilohearts Bitcrusher, Sonic Anomaly Unlimited, Spectrum Thief, Superfly DSP Lost Tapes, TAL Bitcrusher, Temecula DSP MDV2

Bthelick’s 5-Step Rave Resurrection: How to Nail That 90s Techno Sound

Ever wondered why your 909s sound more like a polite handshake than a warehouse punch? Bthelick, the dancefloor scientist with a knack for demystifying classic grooves, dives headfirst into the murky waters of 90s techno. This video isn’t just another nostalgia trip – it’s a practical, plugin-packed breakdown of how to channel Jeff Mills without selling your organs for vintage gear. Expect gritty tips, budget hacks, and a masterclass in lo-fi post-processing. If you want your tracks to sweat like it’s 1992, this is your blueprint. Prepare for crunchy converters, cassette grime, and a big dose of British sarcasm.

2. May 2026

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909 Drum Machine, Ableton Live

Bthelick’s Microtonal Techno Mashup: Jeff Mills Meets Angine de Poitrine

Ever wondered what happens when you smash microtonal math rock riffs into a 90s techno blender? Bthelick, the chord-melody wizard of dance music, takes us on a wild ride through the outback of sound design, wrangling Angine de Poitrine’s microtonal madness into a Jeff Mills-inspired techno groove. This isn’t your average four-to-the-floor tutorial—think more kangaroo on a Red Bull bender than polite music theory lesson. If you’re keen on bending rules, breaking scales, and making your synths sing in ways they probably weren’t meant to, this one’s for you. Grab a cold one, mate, and let’s see how far down

28. March 2026

Bthelick’s Secret Sauce: Nailing That Elusive Tech/Bass House Lead

Ever chased that squawky, burpy, what-even-is-this lead sound in tech house or bass house? Bthelick’s got you covered, and he’s not holding back on the sauce. In this episode, he breaks down the mysterious vocal-ish synth that’s been haunting club tracks and producer forums alike. Expect practical hacks, a dash of music theory, and enough workflow tips to keep your next beat session spicy. If you want to know why your leads sound like a cheap ringtone instead of a club banger, you’ll want to tune in. Trust me, this one’s got more flavor than a late-night taco truck.

Ableton Live, Delay Lama, Kilohearts Formant Filter, Serum, Vital

14. March 2026

Bthelick Dismantles Hypnotic Techno: The Secret Sauce Behind Âme’s ‘Rej’

Ever wondered why Âme’s ‘Rej’ still hypnotises dancefloors years after every DJ rinsed it? Bthelick, the straight-talking groove surgeon, finally cracks open this techno classic and reveals the two tricks that make its melody tick. No fluff, just a forensic breakdown of syncopation and polymeter, with enough nerdy detail to keep even the most jaded producer awake. If you’re after a masterclass in making heads nod and feet shuffle, this is your blueprint. Don’t expect a history lesson—expect actionable ideas, a few cheeky revelations, and a nudge to go break your own grid.

Ableton Live

1. March 2026

Bthelick’s Captain Plugins Review: EDM Groove in a Box or Just Another Hype?

Ever wish you could whip up club-ready beats and lush chord progressions without breaking a sweat—or the bank? Bthelick, the straight-shooting dance music producer, dives deep into the Captain plugin suite to see if it’s the secret sauce for EDM heads. Expect honest takes, workflow hacks, and a few spicy complaints about quirks that’ll make you laugh and nod. If you’re tired of plugins that feel like a college exam, this review is your shortcut to finding out if Captain’s got the street cred to earn a spot in your DAW. Spoiler: this box might slap harder than your grandma’s

Captain Beat, Captain Chords, Captain Deep, Captain Melody, Captain Play

8. February 2026

Bthelick’s Ghost Chord Trick: Melodies That Stick Like Hot Glue

Ever get stuck between making your melody too catchy or too complicated? Bthelick, the dance music sensei with a knack for breaking down the tough stuff, drops a killer hack that’ll have your hooks living rent-free in everyone’s head. In this video, he flips the script on melody writing, showing how you can keep things simple and still sound pro by using what he calls “Ghost Chords.” If you’re tired of your beats sounding like elevator music or, worse, a broken ringtone, this is the lesson you need. Trust me, this trick is easier than ordering takeout and twice as

Ableton Live

12. January 2026