Beat Dissected
Building A Tech House Beat Inspired By Classmatic’s ‘Catuca’
This time in Beat Dissected we’re writing a tech house beat inspired by Brazilian DJ and producer Classmatic’s…
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Interviews
Bushwacka! “Tech house – the genre that ate itself.”
Following the release of his ‘Listen Up’ Vol 1 compilation, we chat with Matthew B, JustBe, Bushwacka!, the one and…
Beat Dissected
Dirty Tech House
In this instalment of Beat Dissected, we will create a dirty tech house beat from drum machine samples.…
News
Legendary Techno Night ‘House of God’ To Be Remembered In New Museum Exhibition
Captured by legendary photographer Terence Donovan, who spent a night at Que Club in 1996, the exhibition is to take…
Beat Dissected
Twisted Tech House
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected we create a twisted tech house beat, using some clever processing tools to…
Beat Dissected
Deep Tech House
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected, we create a techy house pattern with real depth.…
News
SEEDJ, A Digital Accelerator for Techno, House & Tech-House Announces Beta Version Is Now Available
Originally unveiled earlier this year, SEEDJ has now announced that its digital accelerator is available in beta version.…
Beat Dissected
Chugging Tech-House
Using classic 808 and 909 hits and other synthetic elements we create a chugging tech-house groove.…
Long Reads
Ten Of The Best Jazz Samples In House And Techno
International Jazz Day is a global event that sees countless gigs and parties held in celebration of the ground-breaking…
Tutorials
Sculpting Warehouse-Style Rolling Techno Basslines
In this tutorial, we show you how to produce and process a layered rolling techno bassline, with a focus on useful low-end mixing tricks.
Beat Dissected
Organic Tech-House
Something a bit more complex this week – a deep and funky organic-flecked tech-house beat created using a mix…
Long Reads
Back of the House Hazards – Common Risks Security Teams Face Backstage
“Back of the House” describes the behind-the-scenes areas that the public rarely sees. In entertainment venues, hotels, and…
Beat Dissected
Naughty Tech-House
In this instalment of Beat Dissected we’ll be creating a jackin’ tech-house beat based on Roland TR…
Long Reads
Seven New House & Techno Labels to Watch in 2017
Preview music from some of the most promising new imprints for 2017, including “fruity music” from Shanti Celeste, classic acid…
Synth Secrets
Make A House Bass With The Juno-60
Dial in the perfect bass sound for classic and deep house.
Tutorials
Mixing A House Track With Channel Strip Plugins
Is it possible to get a solid mix done with just channel strips? We use Waves’ SSL EV2 plugin and find out.
Synth Secrets
Tech-House Bass With U-he Repro-1
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Long Reads
Has Techno Lost Its Groove?
Is reducing techno down to 15 or 30-second social media clips, changing the direction of techno production? Is it…
News
Experience Acid House In Virtual Reality
Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, a project aiming to virtually recreate an acid house night out, has been announced as part…
Long Reads
Collabhouse: A New Music Distribution Model For Music Makers
Collabhouse offers streaming placement, sync licensing, music promotion with content creators, and NFTs all under one roof.
Gear/Software
Roland SH-4d: Four Synths And A Drum Machine In One Black Techno Box
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
News
The Cause Nightclub Announces Plans for a New Warehouse Unit to Aid Social Distancing Measures
Tottenham nightclub, The Cause, is adding a three-storey 5,000-square-foot room, named “The Theatre”.…
Columns
Bohannon: Disco Disciple & House Precursor
Drummer and bandleader Hamilton Bohannon passed away last month. We take a look at his work and contribution to the…
Beat Dissected
Lo-Fi House & Breaks Fusion In The Style Of JamesJamesJames
In this edition of Beat Dissected we’re remaking the drum pattern from JamesJamesJames’s nostalgic track ‘It’s Not…
Tutorials
Tearing Acid Techno Bassline With SynthMaster2
We use KV331 Audio’s SynthMaster 2 to create an unorthodox acid bassline complete with effects – and all within the single plugin.
News
Seven of The Best Techno Parties at ADE 2019
Stock up on some sleep in September as we break down seven of the best techno parties we’re most…
Beat Dissected
Organic House
In the latest Beat Dissected, we use acoustic drum hits to create the sound palette for a heavily swung…
Tutorials
Mixing Techno Drums With Excite Audio’s Lifeline Console
How can you get TR-909 samples sounding punchy and powerful? Console-style processing is an excellent way to add character and thump at the mixing stage.
Long Reads
How The Music Tech Industry Is Adapting to Better Accommodate Musicians With Accessibility Issues
Lack of accessibility is an issue that affects many music producers and DJs. We speak with three members of the disabled community to find out how accessibility impacts their creativity and performance.
Beat Dissected
Big House
In the latest Beat Dissected, we create a bold, in-your-face house beat with a contemporary sound.…
Advertising
Marketing & Advertising With Attack Magazine
If you’re reading this, you might consider working with Attack Magazine. Read on to find out how we can…
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…
The Best...
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…
The Best...
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…