Beat Dissected
Raw Drum & Bass
Our resident beatsmith gets back to (drum and) bassics with this raw, sparse drum & bass workout.…
Beat Dissected
Our resident beatsmith gets back to (drum and) bassics with this raw, sparse drum & bass workout.…
Synth Secrets
Load up FabFilter’s powerful Twin 3 and take a classic sound in new directions.…
Beat Dissected
Our man on the drum machine takes the basic D&B beat and pushes it further and fatter…
Columns
Bleep Techno, Jungle, Drum & Bass, UK Garage, Dubstep and Grime – some of the finest innovations in dance music over…
Synth Secrets
Load up Hive by u-he or a synth of your choice, and let’s make a hard-hitting drum…
Synth Secrets
MiniFreak V is a new addition to Arturia’s V Collection X. We have the physical counterpart let’s load…
News
Brand new feature-length film ‘Drum & Bass: The Movement’ will be screened this Monday 25th May.…
Tutorials
We go back to basics with the iconic Reese bass sound, demonstrating some simple techniques before moving on to a…
Synth Secrets
In this Synth Secrets tutorial, we will use Drift to make an Overmono, Modeselektor style bass.…
Gear/Software
Analog, digital and even plugins, Korg’s Drumlogue has it all – but is it enough?
Introducing...
From ghost producers to futuristic, post-apocalyptic bass music. Introducing Wallwork & RZR.…
The Best...
We recommend ten of the best hardware drum machines available today, from brand new bargains through to money-no object…
Synth Secrets
This time on Synth Secrets we’ll be walking you through how to create a bassline inspired by Camo &…
Gear/Software
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
Passing Notes
Swing functions were first introduced to drum machines 34 years ago, but the concept still causes confusion. In this extended…
News
The latest release from Zero-G promises ‘downtempo heaven’, but is it all a little bit too retro?…
Synth Secrets
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a growling, pulsating drum and bass bassline inspired by Kings of the Rollers…
Beat Dissected
In this Beat Dissected learn how to programme drums using Ableton 11’s MIDI probability feature. We’ve taken inspiration…
Q&A
Peder Mannerfelt has recently released “Carbonated” by music duo Carbon 96 on his ‘Peder Mannerfelt Produktion’ label. We caught up…
Introducing...
DJ, producer and DIY event organiser Furtive recently released their ‘Tephra’ EP on the label Mild Fantasy. We asked Furtive…
Tutorials
There’s a difference between raw drum machine samples and production-ready ones. We show you how to get your percussion samples in shape.
Synth Secrets
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to craft a bass sound that will both devastate dance floors and guide ships through a foggy harbour.
Charts
Top ten for February from producers & DJs Netsky and Montell2099 featuring Skrillex, J Dilla, Siiikbrain, Lorde and more.…
Columns
The effects of the pandemic and the corresponding inadequate government support have put UK nightclubs and dance music culture under…
Beat Dissected
In this Beat Dissected, we break down the superb groove of Machinedrum’s “Only One,” focusing on tricks for making a 5/4 beat sound more natural.
Beat Dissected
In this installment of Beat Dissected we program a percussion-driven house beat and use stereo width techniques to add character to the drums.
News
The Black Junglist Alliance has set up a community portal to unite Black artists in the world of jungle and…
News
New guidance confirms that dance music events will be eligible to receive grants from £500 million relief fund.…
Tutorials
Got big hair and big shoulder pads but small drums? We show you how to take your ‘80s percussion from wimpy Hall And Oates to stomping New Order.
Passing Notes
In this installment of Passing Notes we look at how you can use simple key selection to give your low end a boost.
Reviews
If you’ve got some time on your hands, there’s a wealth of good quality documentaries about dance music…
Advertising
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Quizzes
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
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? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…
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