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Finale - How Music Software Dies | Tantacruel

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That opening skit was too real.
Edit: includes bonus sneak preview of new version of Audacity

The Art Of Poison-Pilling Music Files | Benn Jordan

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Only halfway in and it's already very interesting and too much for me to summarize but I do love the idea of subtly releasing music to poison models.
The demonstration at 15:07 is a good preview but the entire video is worthwhile.
Or 22:25 for a more malicious use of this tech.
Edit: fixed timestamped links.

every trick to make a hit | synthet

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Why is this so hated? Title may be hyperbolic but there's well presented info there.

MJ’s Sounds that Set ‘Thriller’ Apart from Every Other Pop Song w/ Greg Phillinganes
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Another inside look video with many inspiring insights

Sample Breakdown: The Most Iconic Electronic Music Sample of Every Year (1990-2024)
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Very inspiring stuff

Dr Dre, NWA & Uncovering the Chronic Sound w/ Colin Wolfe
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Another great look at the gear and process behind a classic track. I love to hear musicians set the record straight on what techniques they used to achieve iconic sounds.
Edit: the video starts out as a correction/follow-up on a previous video “Nuthin but a G thang” by Dr Dre | Minimoog G funk Lead, but expands beyond that