Synth Secrets
80s-Style Tuned Percussion With Zebra 3
Our third 80s-inspired feature in a month… safe to say we’re fully immersed at this point. But when…
News
Echoe Launches Browser-Based Lossless Audio File Sharing Platform
Berlin-built tool by engineer Patrik Skoog aims to streamline file delivery, feedback, and versioning without compression or login barriers…
Gear/Software
A Tale of Two Expos: Our Report From The London Synth & Pedal Expo 2026
Thanks to a perfect storm of German federal administrative blunders, UK passport renewals, and the extortionately priced logistics of moving…
Interviews
Marian (BR): “Study The Roots Of House Music”
From early influences to Ibiza moments, Marian (BR) reflects on the journey so far.…
Gear/Software
XLN Audio DB-30 Drum Butter: Fry Up Your Drums
XLN Audio brings the magic of RC-20 to your drums with DB-30 Drum Butter, a drum bus multi-effect processor built around the idea that drums should be fun. Does it deliver?
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.
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.
News
WAVS Launches New Desktop App That Syncs With DAW Playhead, BPM & Key
The new standalone app lets producers audition WAVS samples in sync with their DAW, modifying the tempo and key to…
Top Tracks
Chloe Battelle – “Proggy House Really Gets The Crowds Going Right Now’
We caught up with Chloe Battelle and asked her to talk us through her Top Tracks. If you’re crate…
Gear/Software
Novation Launch Control XL 3
Next on the test bench is Novation’s Launch Control XL 3 with all its new updated firmware goodness.…
News
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency Proceedings
The legacy firm’s future is very much in the balance as restructuring begins.…
News
Cyava’s Signature Groove Driving Tech-House Forward
Italian producer‑DJ Cyava scales up from national underground circuits to internationally recognised venues and label partnerships.…
News
Freenzy Music Expands Global Presence with Latin-Tech House Fusion
Brazilian producer’s rise continues with chart success, international tours, and new label venture.…
The Best...
Best of NAMM 2026 for Electronic Music Producers
As the famed music instrument show marked its 125th birthday, we hit the Anaheim show floor once again to find…
Long Reads
The Future Starts Here: Visiting Roland’s Radical New Headquarters
Roland unveiled its new global headquarters and we were there to see it.
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…
News
Polyverse Music Announces Black Friday Sale on Key Plugins
Save across flagship plug‑ins, including Comet, Filterverse, Manipulator, and a bundle – limited time only…
The Best...
The Best Gear of the Year
2025 saw a lot of amazing tech hit the shelves. Here are our picks for the best gear of the year.
Synth Secrets
Versatile 80s Synth Keys
Today’s patch is remarkable not for complexity – it’s very simple – but for ridiculous versatility. Let’s call it…
News
Save 45% On zplane ELASTIQUE PITCH Version 2.5
The latest update to zplane’s pitch-shifting plug-in introduces a new interface, multichannel support, and several workflow improvements…
Introducing...
NLI
NLI produces what she calls “Fractal techno”. What’s that? Well, we asked her to introduce herself to find out…
Interviews
Vocana – A New Steaming Service Challenging Spotify
Vocana is a new streaming service with the goal of putting artists first. We spoke with president Neil Sheehan to find out how they plan to beat Spotify.
Gear/Software
Arturia Pigments 7: The Best Gets Even Better
Pigments 7 is the latest version of Arturia’s incredible soft synth. Is now the time to finally take the plunge?
News
Expressive E Introduces Osmose 61
The new model retains the expressive capabilities of the original Osmose while increasing the range for two-handed play and…
News
Expressive E Launches MPE Sound Bank For Lounge Lizard EP-5
A new preset collection introduces advanced expression capabilities to AAS’s electric piano plugin.…
News
Start FL Studio Projects In Your Browser With New Web Beta
FL Studio becomes the first major DAW to launch a browser-based version, FL Studio Web, enabling users to start…
News
CRSSD Festival Unveils Full Spring 2026 Lineup
Spring 2026 edition of CRSSD festival to bring eclectic mix of techno, house, indie‑electronic acts to San Diego Waterfront…
News
Cubase 15 Released. Here’s What’s New
Steinberg’s flagship DAW receives wide-ranging enhancements, from articulation control to AI-powered audio separation.…
News
Teenage Engineering Launches Reggae‑Focused Sampler & FX Mic
New gear “riddim n’ ting” taps into reggae, dub, dancehall and sound‑system culture.…
News
Floorplan Step Up For New fabric Records Mix
The full 60-minute compilation, fabric presents Floorplan, is now available on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.…
News
Black Friday – Save 20% At Attack
In case you’ve not heard, it’s Black Friday, and we, too, are joining the mix. Until Tuesday, you…
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.…
News
Antares Simplifies Product Line With Release Of AutoTune 2026
New edition streamlines pitch correction for real-time use, removes legacy products from lineup.…
Q&A
Alex Farell – “People Just Hop On Trends”
With plenty of love going out to Enrico Sangiuliano, we put rising hard-techno phenomenon Alex Farell through our revamped…
News
Ableton Launches End-Of-Year Sale Across Software, Hardware & Packs
Live 12, Push 3, Ableton Move, and Packs discounted through December 2 – Live 12.3 update to follow.…
News
Novation Launches ‘Play’ Virtual Instrument for Launchkey MK4 Users
New plugin offers over 80 sampled presets from classic Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths…
