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Step into another world with the weirdest drum machines on the market in 2026. We’re talking an all-passive rhythm box, one that blurs the line between analog and sampling, one for kids, and more craziness.
Gear/Software
Officially launched in beta at SXSW back in March, Yamaha’s first real play in software caught us off guard…
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The new four-channel standalone system introduces pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, onboard Stems rendering and built-in DMX output, aimed…
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Dreamtonics completes its trilogy with Instrument X, a neural acoustic modelling platform for orchestral instruments…
Gear/Software
Arturia’s Pre SUB was designed for 808s and Reeses, making it now easier than ever to dial in massive bass. It’s surprisingly affordable too.
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CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego’s Waterfront Park at the end of September, bringing another sprawling lineup across its…
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Tutorials
Grabbing vocal samples from the internet or vinyl? Here’s how to clean up voice rips with LALAL.AI and its new algorithm, Lynx, and use them in tracks.
Q&A
Off the back of new single “Show Me”, Kashovski takes on our Q&A, covering everything from Zidane to…
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CRSSD Festival has confirmed its complete lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park in San Diego on…
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New plugin combines resonator‑based acoustic emulation with subtractive synthesis, launching at an introductory price of $99.…
Gear/Software
It’s not often an instrument tells you what it is so blatantly. And perhaps there’s a reason for…
Synth Secrets
With so many kick drum samples available, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of programming your own. It only…
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The new soft synth adapts A. G. Cook’s layered supersaw production techniques for a dedicated plug-in. Super*Saw…
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Image-Line’s latest FL Studio update rebuilds FLEX, adds encrypted project backup through FL Cloud and expands Gopher, its…
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If you make a genre like jungle, IDM or breakcore, you need a tracker. These are the five best trackers available, plus how to bring one into your workflow.
Gear/Software
Telepathic Instruments’ Orchid is a fantastic chord generator from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, but can it appeal to dance music producers too?
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zplane has released PEEL STEMS 2, a major update to its powerful real-time stem separation plugin.…
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Menura Audio has launched two MDFX units on Kickstarter, bringing tempo-synced delay and reverb to DJ mixers, studio setups…
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Looking for a new rhythm machine? If you’ve got the cash, these 10 drum machines over $500 have the beats – and plenty more premium features as well.
Interviews
South African Producer Kyle Watson has spent years carving his own path within House Music, building an international career outside…
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AlphaTheta’s new CDJ-1500X brings CDJ-3000X-style touchscreen workflow, built-in Wi-Fi, streaming access and CoBeat audience…
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With more than 250 names confirmed, the 30 Years ADE edition will take place across Amsterdam from 21 – 25 October…
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The update follows a public beta launched at SXSW and adds access to Cubase 15 AI, Ableton Live 12 Lite…
Interviews
We talk to Tom Cosm, the technical director of Kevin Parker’s Telepathic Instruments, about how they made their uber-popular Orchid synthesizer.
News
The updated popular bass drum synth combines synthesis, samples, wavetable generation, internal effects and multi-output routing.…
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Electronic Music Report 2025–2026 from Elevate Artists explores electronic music industry growth, streaming revenue, touring challenges, emerging markets and…
Synth Secrets
With its multi-stage envelopes, deep modulation system and capacity for long-form sound design, Absynth by Native Instruments has…
Gear/Software
UVI suits up for the bass wars with Rumble, a low-end focused synthesizer that ingeniously splits every sound into three component bands. Is this enough to compete with established instruments like Massive?
News
Chris Lake and Disclosure, Mochakk, Skepta Mas Tiempo and VTSS are among the artists set to perform at Waterfront Park…
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New JavaScript-based toolkit allows developers to build custom tools that interact directly with Ableton Live projects, with community feedback…
Synth Secrets
Perfectly recreating your favourite patches is a great way to learn how to program synths. But it’s not the…
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With so many great and cheap rhythm machines available, there’s never been a better time to be a cash-conscious producer. These are the best budget drum machines you can get in 2026.
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LabelWorx has introduced Elevate, a new programme that combines upfront funding, strategic planning, and promotional support for independent electronic music…
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SystemOne has introduced a major overhaul of its artist booking platform, adding Peppol-compliant invoicing, rebuilt touring tools and AI…
Columns
With a new album on the horizon, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith brought the London Contemporary Orchestra to the Barbican for a…
Columns
It’s been 13 years since Boards of Canada’s last album. Can Inferno compete with the best of the…
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New platform, SyncPlacement, aims to help independent artists, labels and managers identify sync opportunities and research music supervisors.…
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