Long Reads
To the MAX: How Cherry Audio Turned the Roland SH-5 Into a Soft Synth
We talk to Cherry Audio to find out how they turned the rare Roland SH-5 into their newest plugin, SH-MAX.
News
You Can Now Build Your Own Plugins Without C++ Knowledge
A new open-source plugin coder simplifies development and lets music producers build custom plugins using natural language rather than…
News
NOT BAD FOR A GIRL Issues Open Letter on Line-Up Inequality
Open letter highlights regression in non-male artist bookings and urges industry-wide action to address imbalance.…
Gear/Software
FabFilter Pro-C 3: The Most Fun You Can Have With A Compressor
The latest version of Pro-C 3 adds new compressor types and saturation, resulting in an incredibly vital and extremely fun dynamics processor.
Synth Secrets
Liquid Hoover Bass
Learn how to make a hoover reese bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
Attack Store
Dance Music Producers’ Power Book Bundle
Get 2 best-selling music production books. Buy more, spend less.
The Secrets of Dance Music Production
The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.
Max for Live: Knob Studio
Knob Studio offers dynamic waveform manipulation and parameter mapping capabilities.
Max For Live: Chance Engine V2
Add controlled yet random fluctuations to your most important parameters.
Max For Live: Mouth Play
Unconventional vocal shaping with a brass model or FM oscillator source
Replicants – Elektron Analog Rytm Sample Pack
Electro sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm. Free your spirit.
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Black Friday 2025. Best Music Hardware Deals
Keep up with all of the best hardware deals with this constantly-updating list of music gear bargains.
Synth Secrets
Shapeshifting Bass With U-he Zebra
Load up u-he Zebra, or something similar, and learn some synthesis fundamentals, including how to use an XY Pad…
News
Teenage Engineering Launches Reggae‑Focused Sampler & FX Mic
New gear “riddim n’ ting” taps into reggae, dub, dancehall and sound‑system culture.…
News
AIR Releases IONA Synth – A New SH-101 Emulation
AIR’s new plugin faithfully emulates the legendary monophonic synthesiser while offering enhancements for today’s digital production workflow.…
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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.
Tutorials
Make Your Tracks Bloom – Mura Masa Style
The latest instrument from Excite Audio is made in collaboration with Grammy-winner Mura Masa.…
News
Antares Simplifies Product Line With Release Of AutoTune 2026
New edition streamlines pitch correction for real-time use, removes legacy products from lineup.…
News
Novation Launches ‘Play’ Virtual Instrument for Launchkey MK4 Users
New plugin offers over 80 sampled presets from classic Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths…
Synth Secrets
Washed Out Synths
Dial in a lush, fluid lead in u-he Hive, perfect for deep, emotive drum & bass or downtempo tracks…
Gear/Software
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M: More Than Just Classic Wavetables
Why buy a quirky ‘80s-style wavetable hardware synth in 2025? In short: the 3rd Wave 8M has breathtaking sound quality.
Top Tracks
Faster Horses
A great selection with significant taste – Faster Horses provides his Top Tracks, which could make their way into your next…
News
Steinberg Shifts Focus To Software With MixKey Launch & Hardware Rebrand
Steinberg announces public beta of live streaming software MixKey and rebrands audio hardware under Yamaha name.…
Long Reads
Does Ethical AI Exist?
Think ethical AI is a contradiction in terms? These companies are trying to change that perception.
Long Reads
Can Clubs Facilitate Togetherness?
For year’s clubbers have spoken of connection and oneness. Now researches are beginning to take notice.…
Interviews
CRSSD Festival 2025
We caught up with three artists at CRSSD Festival ’25 for some quick-fire chats between sets. It’s not…
Top Tracks
Ma Sha
We caught up with Ma Sha, Kindergarten Records boss, at CRSSD Festival last month and asked her to talk us…
Columns
Who’s The Real Headliner: Venue Or DJ?
Drumsheds declares “The dancefloor is always bigger than the DJ”, but can any venue really outshine the artist?…
Long Reads
Drop The Boom: The Story Of The Roland TR-1000
What do you get when you combine 808 and 909 analog drum synthesis, SP-404MKII-style sampling, and input from Detroit legends like Underground Resistance? The TR-1000, a modern drum machine that is more than just the sum of an equation.
News
Nighttime Foundation Launches As Global Nonprofit For Nightlife Advocacy
Born from VibeLab’s research and activism, the new foundation aims to elevate the role of nightlife in urban culture…
Introducing...
SVETTI: “Creativity Isn’t What You Own, it’s What You Do”
SVETTI has been rising fast in the techno–breakbeat scene with a distinctive blend of euphoric, broken drums and emotional…
Tutorials
Diving Deep With Cubase 14’s Drum Machine
The straightforwardly named Drum Track, new to Cubase Pro 14, offers more than just a new Track type and Pattern…
Synth Secrets
Make Rave Stabs Like The Landlord Stab
Rave stabs are a key component of making dance music. We show you how to do it with u-he…
News
MPC Live III Is Here With 3D Sensing Pads & Step Sequencer
MPC Live III focuses on expression and speed with expressive MPCe™ pads and 8-core processing, Clip Matrix arrangement, step…
News
Splice Debuts Splice INSTRUMENT
Splice has introduced Splice INSTRUMENT, a plugin-based platform offering hundreds of free, multi-sampled presets, as well as a…
Long Reads
Setting Sun: How Japan Fell Behind In Dance Music Technology
Japan was once the main creator of technology for dance music. How did the country that gave us the TR…
News
Ron Carroll, Vocal House Pioneer, Dies at 57
Chicago house mainstay remembered for his gospel-infused vocals and decades-long impact on the genre.…
News
Audiocube 3D DAW Adds MIDI Timeline & Sequencing
Audiocube’s V8 adds a full MIDI sequencing timeline and drag-and-drop file import. Now on sale for $49…
Tutorials
Tips & Tricks for Getting Started with Cubase 14’s Pattern Editor
A closer look at Cubase 14’s new, highly tweakable Pattern Editor – an excellent tool for complex drum programming and…
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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…
News
WAVS Adds AI-Powered Sample Finder to Find Similar Sounds
New industry-first drag-and-drop feature enables direct audio searches from within your DAW to find similar sounds.…
