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Refraction – Elektron Analog Rytm Preset Pack
Our latest product into our online store is “Refraction” – a preset pack for the Elektron Analog Rytm.
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Elektron Model:Cycles
Elektron’s latest is another inspiring and fun entry in their Model groovebox series.…
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Wayward
Wayward are dropping their debut album ‘Waiting For The World’ next month. We got Lawrence Hayes and Louis Greenwood…
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Prism – Elekton Digitone Preset Pack
Our latest product in our online store is “Prism” – a preset pack for the Elektron Digitone.…
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Elektron Analog Heat
Elektron move into effects with an expensive but beautifully designed stereo distortion unit. Greg Scarth finds out what it can…
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Novation Unveils Circuit Tracks
Novation has unveiled Circuit Tracks, the follow-up to 2015’s evergreen Circuit.…
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Black Friday: Buy Anything and Get An Enamel Badge 50% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Today is our final Black Friday promo drop and…
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Elektron Octatrack DPS-1
We put Elektron’s revolutionary sampling workstation to the test.…
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Black Friday: Analog Cases: 20% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter to…
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Native Instruments Announce Maschine+, The First-Ever Standalone Version Of Their Flagship Groovebox
Maschine+ is the first embedded product from Native Instruments, bringing the company’s instruments, effects, and sounds into an entirely hardware-based workflow.
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MusicGurus: Creative Sampling & Creative Composition
With a whole world of competition online, how does MusicGurus Creative Sampling & Creative Composition hold up? Jonny Strinati goes…
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Novation Circuit Rhythm
Novation adds Rhythm, a sampling drum machine, to its popular Circuit line. Is it the groovebox you’ve been waiting for?
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Mr Beatnick
Genre-straddling UK producer Mr Beatnick released his second album, ‘Honeycomb’ in June this year. It’s an enticing journey…
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Claude VonStroke
He’s the founder and boss of the Dirtybird label, he’s a DJ of some renown and a producer…
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Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists
Released last month, Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists, is a stomping compilation of fiery techno. We asked the…
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Mixing Microhouse
In the first-ever installment of our Mixing Demystified series, we mix a microhouse beat using Waves plugins in Ableton Live.
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Five Key Production Thoughts with Hybrasil
Inspired by the city where he now lives, Berlin, Hybrasil’s latest album is a rolling thunderous techno odyssey. We…
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Villager
“If you are pursuing art professionally for any other reason besides a passion for the craft, you will be let…
Gear/Software
Korg SQ-64 Poly Sequencer
Korg’s hardware sequencer seems to have it all but how does it perform in the studio?
Gear/Software
Korg opsix
Korg’s latest synth promises ‘altered’ FM synthesis. But is it more than just an overblown Volca FM?
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Plus 8: +8138
With our series Track by Track we invite an artist to break down their release… Track by Track. With our…
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News Round-Up: 25/10/19
Shoom comes to Electric Brixton. BBC Symphony Orchestra now available. French Senate tightens rave laws.…
Long Reads
Gear Predictions For 2021
We cast our gaze into the future and predict what hardware releases await us in the coming year.
Long Reads
2020: The Year In Gear
We look back at a year of music technology and pick our favourite pieces of hardware.
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News Round-Up: 25/01/2019
Influential funk artist Edwin Birdsong passes away. SoundCloud’s co-founder resigns. Article 13 is in trouble. Native Instruments has…
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BNJMN
‘I’ve now delved deeper into the synth (Make Noise O-Coast) and realise it has so much depth – it…
Gear/Software
Native Instruments Maschine+
With Maschine +, Native Instruments cut the computer tether to offer a premium DAWless beat-making experience—but is it worth the price?
Hardware Focus
Integrating Hardware With Ableton Live
Hardware is fun, but how can we get it to play nicely with our DAW? In this Hardware Focus, we look at getting started with integrating hardware into your computer-based setup.
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How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
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Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
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What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
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Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…