YOUTUBER: Captain Pikant

2. December 2025

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

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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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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

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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

23. April 2025

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Captain Pikant and the Radiohead Rhythm Rumble

Join Captain Pikant as he dissects Radiohead’s evolution from rock to electronic music, exploring their adventurous use of drum machines. Discover the distinct rhythms that have come to define their electronic beats and see how these techniques can inspire your own music creations.

8raw8, Arturia MaxiFreak, Arturia MiniFreak, beetlecrab.audio Tempera, beetlecrab.audio Vector Synth, Dübreq Stylophone, Elektron Syntakt MKI, ESI Xkey 37, Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32, OXI One Sequencer, Roland TR-6S, ROLI Seaboard Rise 2, Squarp Hapax Sequencer