YOUTUBER: Rapid Flow

18. January 2026

Rapid Flow’s 1-Hour Workflow: Synths, Speed, and Zero Nonsense

Rapid Flow’s Erik is on a mission: make a full track in 60 minutes, no faffing about. In this first part of his 1-Hour Workflow series, he dives headfirst into composing, armed with his Zensphere VST and a studio rig that’s all about speed. Forget endless tweaking – it’s about trusting your gut, slapping down ideas, and letting the gear do the heavy lifting. If you’re tired of paralysis by analysis and want to see a real producer keep it moving, this is your kind of rave bunker. Erik’s workflow is a masterclass in getting out of your own way

Ableton 12, Akai MIDIMIX, Iridium Keyboard, Prophet 6, Torso T1, Zensphere

1. January 2026

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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

28. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Groove Sorcery: Off-Grid EDM That’ll Make Your DAW Sweat

Ever felt your tracks are as stiff as a possum on a cold morning? Rapid Flow’s Erik is here to shake things up like a dust storm at a bush doof. In this wild ride, he spills the beans on how a decade of groove obsession led him to ditch the grid and inject real human swing into EDM. From micro-timing wizardry to the E-RM Multiclock’s rotary magic, Erik’s approach is more about feel than numbers—just the way we like it. If you’re keen to make your beats bounce with life, this one’s a must-watch. Grab your headphones and get

Ableton Live 12, E-RM Multiclock, Waves InPhase LT, Zensphere VSTi

21. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Groove Science: Why Perfection Kills the Vibe

Ever wonder why some tracks slap and others just sit there like cold pizza? Rapid Flow’s Erik is here to spill the secret sauce on groove, and trust me, it’s not about lining up every note like a robot. In this video, Erik breaks down why over-quantizing is the enemy of the pocket and shows how micro-timing, human feel, and a few clever hacks can make your beats move bodies. If you’re tired of your drums sounding like they came out of a spreadsheet, this one’s for you. Grab your headphones and let’s get messy—in the best way possible.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, ER-M Multi-Clock, Torso T1, Zen Sphere VST

19. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Workflow: A Rave Bunker for Building Live Sets Fast

Sick of spending ages prepping live sets and rebuilding the same old templates? Rapid Flow’s Erik has cooked up a workflow that slices through the faff and gets you gig-ready in record time. Forget endless stem exports and menu-diving – this is about reusing your best ideas, jamming with dedicated controllers, and keeping your flow state locked. Erik’s approach is all about speed, flexibility, and actually having fun while you build. If you want to see how a 20-year grind turns into a streamlined, club-ready system, this video is your shortcut to the fast lane.

AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Novation Launchpad Mini MK3, Zensphere VSTi

15. December 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Garage Makeover: From Echo Chamber to Sonic Street Weapon

Ever wondered if you could turn a garage that sounds like a cathedral into a studio that actually slaps? Rapid Flow’s Erik just did it, and he’s giving us the full, no-BS tour. Expect clever gear moves, DIY acoustic hacks, and enough workflow tweaks to make your head spin. If you’re tired of sterile, overpriced studio builds, this one’s for you: real gear, real mistakes, and a space that finally lets the music flow. Pull up a chair, because Erik’s approach is as sharp as his synth collection—and there’s plenty to steal for your own bunker.

Cosmos, Eventide H4000, Mercury X, Moog Matriarch, Neo Harp, Prophet 10, Prophet 600, Revox, Roland RSP-550, Sony V77, Synthsphere (Software), Vermona, Waldorf Iridium, Waldorf Zarenbourg

11. December 2025

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Rapid Flow Unleashes the SPL BiG: Mono-Safe Mayhem for Your Synths

Erik from Rapid Flow is back, and this time he’s got his hands on the SPL BiG 500 series module—a psychoacoustic weapon that promises to make your synths sound massive without trashing your mono. If you think stereo wideners always ruin your low end, think again. Erik’s no-nonsense workflow and real-world tests cut through the marketing fluff, showing exactly what this box (and its plugin twin) can do in a modern electronic mix. If you want your synths to punch through the rave bunker wall, this is the gear review you need.

Eventide DSP4000, Prism Orpheus, SPL BiG 500 series module, SPL BiG plugin, Waldorf Iridium Keyboard

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

28. November 2025

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Rapid Flow’s Studio Diet: Cut the Fat, Feed the Groove

Ever feel like your studio sessions are more about YouTube rabbit holes and plugin hoarding than actually making bangers? Rapid Flow is here to slap some sense into your workflow—Chicago-style. In this video, they break down why most producers are stuck in learning mode, chasing gear and secret sauce instead of laying down tracks that actually hit. If you’re drowning in tutorials, forum threads, and a plugin folder fatter than your grandma’s recipe book, this one’s for you. Get ready for some real talk, a killer list of essential plugins, and a mindset shift that’ll have you finishing tracks instead

Adapter AB, AKAI APC40 MKII, Akai MIDIMIX, Diva, Empirical Labs Big FrEQ, Empirical Labs Distressor, Eventide Black Hole, Eventide UltraReverb, Flux Analyzer, Julian Loudness Meter, Kush Clariphonic, Microtonic, Serum, Slate VSX, Softube Weiss De-Esser, Valhalla Delay, Valhalla Reverb, Waves 1176, Waves H-Delay, Waves LA-2A, Zensphere

16. November 2025

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Rapid Flow Nails Subtractive Synthesis

Rapid Flow dives deep into the world of subtractive synthesis using the iconic Prophet-10. This ain’t just for knob-turners – whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned groove master, Erik’s got tips that’ll have you taming synth beasts like a pro.

Sequential Prophet-10

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