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Use Hive 2 & Diva To Learn How To Make Synth Patches In The Style Of Maceo Plex
This time on Synth Secrets, we’ll be walking you through how to create an FM bell sound and an…
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Tutorials
Understanding Diva’s Different Oscillators, Filters and Envelopes
Diva is fairly complex in its modular architecture. In this tutorial we show you how to get the most out…
Gear/Software
Oblivion Sound Lab – Paradiso – Soundbank for u-he Diva
Oblivion Sound Lab is a small audio software company specialising in producing plugins and synth soundsets.…
News
Plugin Boutique Best Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday deals continue to land early – even though the official date isn’t until this Friday, November 28th. Plugin…
Synth Secrets
Acid Synth with U-He Diva
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Analogue Portamento Lead with U-he Diva
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Q&A
Yulia Niko: “Never Listen To Anyone”
After a terrible car accident as a teenager left her in serious condition, Yulia Niko passed the time, absorbing everything…
News
Newfangled Audio Unveil ‘Recirculate’: A Polyrhythmic Feedback Delay
The company behind Pendulate and Generate returns with Recirculate – a distilled essence of what a feedback echo should be.…
Synth Secrets
Fuzzy Sawtooths With U-He Diva
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Low-Slung Analogue Bass With U-He Diva
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Where I End'” – Baltra Breaks Down His New Mixtape
Following the release of ‘Ted’ in 2019 and ‘Ambition’ in 2021 Baltra continues to evolve his sound with new mixtape…
Track By Track
Slam014: Manni Dee
Manni Dee’s most recent EP, released on South London Analogue Material, is a boisterous return of heavy rolling techno…
Synth Secrets
Phased Techno Bass
Learn how to make a driving hypnotic bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
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Black Friday 2025. Best Music Software Deals
Keep up to date with the top bargains for Black Friday with this rolling curated list of the best software deals.
News
News Round-Up: 08/02/19
Ableton Live 10 gets an upgrade. Disco digging made easier. Roland applies for copyright. HMV is rescued.…
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10 Pieces Of Gear That Were A Total Disaster
Not every synthesiser, drum machine or DJ controller can be a home run. Here are the ones that didn’t…
Gear/Software
Korg multi/poly native: Going Deep
Korg multi/poly native puts the virtual analog hardware synthesizer in your DAW – but is it powerful enough to hold its own in a crowded market?
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Mixes of the Week: 31/12/18
This week’s mixes include Louie Vega for Glitterbox, Tensnake for In Your System and And.rea for Floating Village…
Track By Track
André Lodemann
Six years after his debut EP, André Lodemann returns with his sophomore album “The Deeper you Go’. We asked him…
Tutorials
What’s Up With Filters? A Practical Guide To Synthesizer Tone Control
We break synthesizer filters down, from cutoff to key tracking, 2-pole to multimode, bandpass to SEM.
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10 Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Gear & Software That Shaped Techno
From the 909 to samplers to Ableton Live, here is the hardware and software that helped shape the sound of techno – in all its many variations.
Synth Secrets
Bubbly Synth Bass
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Stormy Intros
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2
Part 1 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
Long Reads
Taking A Step Into The Algorithmic Future With LALAL.AI Voice Changer
LALAL.AI is back with Voice Changer, a slick new AI algorithm that gives you access to famous voices for your songs. Is this the dawning of a new era? We check it out.
Synth Secrets
Resampled Pads with Spitfire Audio Tundra & Ableton Simpler
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Pads with UVI Falcon
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Remake The Synth From ‘We Do What We Want’
It’s a bonafide techno classic. One of the most iconic tracks from the brilliant Alan Fitzpatrick. Time to take…
Tutorials
Make An Italo Bassline With Chance Engine
Chance Engine is a Max for Live device designed to add controlled yet random fluctuations to the most important…
Synth Secrets
Granular Synthesis with UVI Falcon
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
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…
Long Reads
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…