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18. July 2026

O’Flynn’s Sonic Gymnastics: MusicRadar Tech Gets Messy with Modulars and Beatstep

When MusicRadar Tech sits down with O’Flynn, you know it’s not going to be a sterile preset parade. The London producer fires up his modular rig and gets loose, letting mistakes and happy accidents shape his sound. The Arturia Beatstep gets a starring role, but the real magic comes from O’Flynn’s relentless tinkering—ripping vocals, mangling arps, and slapping on granular chaos until the groove bites back. If you think you need a spaceship’s worth of kit to make dance music slap, this video will set you straight. Expect hacks, quirks, and a reminder that sometimes bad ideas are just one

Arturia Beatstep, Hologram Electronics Microcosm, Korg Kaoss Pad, Make Noise Morphagene, Mutable Instruments Plaits

16. July 2026

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MusicRadar Tech Unleash Ableton Beat Repeat: From Lazy Slicer to Glitch Mayhem

Ready to turbocharge your stale loops? MusicRadar Tech gets their hands dirty with Ableton’s Beat Repeat, dragging it from forgotten effect to headline glitch weapon. Certified Ableton trainer Tom Glendinning doesn’t just twiddle knobs – he dives deep, showing how to twist basic drum patterns into organic chaos and stereo mayhem. It’s not your average tutorial; this one’s all about real-world tricks, stereo weirdness, and why you should ignore the plugin hype (for now).

Ableton Beat Repeat, Ableton Live

12. July 2026

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MusicRadar Tech Unleashes Nopia: Chord Wizard or Hype Machine?

Nopia isn’t your average synth – it’s a pastel-coloured harmony grenade, and MusicRadar Tech just pulled the pin. In this exclusive studio demo, we get a proper look at what makes this so-called ‘harmony machine’ tick, straight from its creators. With workflow moves that could shake up your whole writing process, plus a sound engine that flips between samples and synth, Nopia’s out to prove it’s more than just Internet hype. Curious? You should be.

Nopia

22. June 2026

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MusicRadar Tech Illuminates Ableton’s Spectral Realms: Shaping Sonic Phantoms

In the luminous hands of MusicRadar Tech, Ableton Live’s spectral effects become more than tools—they transform into portals for sound alchemy. Guided by the patient, exploratory voice of Tom Glendinning, we drift through frequencies that shimmer and fracture, discovering devices that manipulate audio like light bent through glass. This is not just a tutorial, but a journey into the magnetic resonance of Spectral Time and Spectral Resonator, where rhythms dissolve and textures bloom into sonic ghosts. For those seeking new dimensions in their music, this video is an invitation to wander the nebulae of possibility, where each sound is both

Ableton Live, Spectral Resonator, Spectral Time

2. April 2026

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MusicRadar Tech’s Modulation Mayhem: Ableton’s Chorus, Phaser & Flanger Get the Rave Treatment

Ready to turn your static tracks into a swirling, stereo rave bunker? MusicRadar Tech teams up with Ableton Certified Trainer Tom Glendinning to put Live’s built-in modulation effects through their paces. Forget third-party plugins—Tom shows how chorus, ensemble, phaser and flanger can inject serious movement and width straight from Ableton’s own arsenal. If you’re after gritty bass, lush chords, or drums that actually move, this is your street-level guide. Don’t just read about it—some of these tricks need to be heard to be believed. Let’s dive in before your next track flatlines.

Ableton Live, Chorus-Ensemble, Echo, Phaser-Flanger

19. March 2026

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MusicRadar Tech & Hammer: Building House Beats from Hardware Heaven

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a hardware-obsessed house producer in a studio full of classic gear? MusicRadar Tech teams up with DJ Hammer, and the result is a gritty, hands-on session that’s all groove, no fluff. Hammer’s workflow is like a late-night diner—messy, fast, and full of flavor. He’s got the TR-808, SH-101, and CS1x lined up like a beatmaker’s dream team, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. If you want to see how real house tracks get cooked up—warts, weirdness, and all—this video is your ticket to the kitchen.

Ableton Live, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-808, Yamaha CS1x

2. March 2026

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MusicRadar Tech Gets Dirty: Ableton Distortion Devices Unleashed

Distortion isn’t just about turning your mix into a fried breakfast – it’s a secret weapon for everything from punchy subs to lo-fi nostalgia. In this hands-on masterclass, MusicRadar Tech’s Tom Glendinning dives into Ableton Live’s built-in distortion arsenal, showing off tricks that’ll make your 808s scream and your chords sizzle. Expect gritty tips, clever hacks, and a few curveballs that’ll have you rethinking those stock effects. If you think you know Saturator, Redux, and Erosion, think again – this video is a rave bunker of sound design ideas. Grab your headphones, because the real magic is best experienced with

Ableton Live, Cabinet, Dynamic Tube, Erosion, Overdrive, Pedal, Redux, Saturator

19. February 2026

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MusicRadar Tech’s Techno Toolbox: 8 Studio Tricks That Slap Harder Than a 909

Ever wondered how the pros get their techno tracks to rumble like a subway train at midnight? MusicRadar Tech is back with a mixtape of eight killer studio sessions, each one packed with streetwise tricks for building kicks, layering drums, and keeping your grooves rolling all night. This isn’t some dry, white-coat tutorial—these are real producers, real hacks, and real gear, all stitched together by the MusicRadar Tech crew’s no-nonsense, hands-on style. If you’re after fat kicks, hypnotic melodies, and mastering moves that’ll make your tracks punch through busted car speakers, you’re in the right spot. Grab a cheap beer

Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Fatso Senior, Flux Stereo Tool, Overstayer Channel Strip, Soundtoys Decapitator, TR-808, TR-909, UAD Cambridge EQ, UAD Pultec EQ, Valhalla Frequency Echo, Vermona MIDI Interface, Xfer LFO Tool

26. January 2026

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NAMM 2026: MusicRadar Tech’s Top Synth Picks – No Hype, Just Heat

NAMM 2026 just dropped a synth arsenal that’ll make your wallet sweat and your studio jealous. The MusicRadar Tech crew—those Future Music and Computer Music veterans—beamed in from the rave bunker of California to spill on the filthiest, wildest, and most jaw-dropping gear of the show. From FM beasts and acoustic oddities to cheap samplers and Juno clones, these are the weapons you’ll want in your sonic street fight. If you want the glossy PR, look elsewhere—these lads call it as they see it, wifi gremlins and all.

Ashun Sound Machines Leviasynth, Behringer JN-80, Korg Phase 8, Stylophone Voice

21. January 2026

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MusicRadar Tech’s MPC XL Review: Studio Heavyweight or Overpriced Dinosaur?

MusicRadar Tech have dragged Akai’s new MPC XL into the bunker for a first look, and let’s just say, this thing isn’t here to play nice. With double the RAM, a heap of new controls, and those expressive MPCe pads, the XL is gunning for studio dominance. But is it a true upgrade, or just a big, expensive brick? We break down the key features, the workflow tweaks, and why you might still want to grab an MPC Live instead. If you’re after a portable groovebox, look away now – but if you want a centrepiece that could anchor your

Akai MPC Live III, Akai MPC X, Akai MPC XL

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