Welcome to Out of the Box

This is the place for beat-making machines, samplers, and grooveboxes — from the Akai Force to the Maschine+ and beyond. Whether it’s setting up new workflows, learning hidden features, or exploring creative ideas, this section is all about the “box-shaped” tools that bring rhythm and soundscapes to life.

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Workflow
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Welcome to Workflow

Welcome to Workflow

This is where we dive into ways to organize your music projects, streamline your creative process, and make studio life easier and more productive. I'm sharing the systems, templates, habits, and simple tools I'm researching and experimenting with — all aimed at...

Studio Journey
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Welcome to Studio Journey

Welcome to Studio Journey

This section is a behind-the-scenes look at how my studio came together — the good, the bad, and everything in between — along with any changes and upgrades I’m working on today. From first setups to growing pains, this is where I share lessons learned, mistakes...

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