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.
Synth Secrets
Phased Techno Bass
Learn how to make a driving hypnotic bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
The Best...
Black Friday 2025. Best DJ Gear Deals
Now is the time to upgrade your DJ setup with these solid Black Friday 2025 deals. Keep checking back to state up to date.
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.…
Interviews
CRSSD Festival 2025
We caught up with three artists at CRSSD Festival ’25 for some quick-fire chats between sets. It’s not…
The Best...
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…
Top Tracks
Ma Sha
We caught up with Ma Sha, Kindergarten Records boss, at CRSSD Festival last month and asked her to talk us…
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…
The Best...
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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.…
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
Andrew Emil, Red Eye, and Ron Carroll Collaborate on “Can’t Stop” for Salted Music
A fresh disco-flavoured house track honouring Chicago’s legacy as the home of house music.…
News
Erwin Introduces Arepas Records with Debut EP
Berlin-based producer Erwin announces the launch of his boutique and food-inspired imprint Arepas Records, kicking off with a…
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
iZotope announces Ozone 12 with new stem EQ, bass control and ‘Unlimiter’
A major update to the long-running mastering package adds three modules, an upgraded Master Assistant and a new IRC…
News
AlphaTheta Unveils CDJ-3000X With Streaming, Cloud, and Workflow Upgrades
New flagship DJ player adds Wi-Fi, touchscreen, cloud playback, and improved audio for digital-first performance environments.…
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
Baby Audio Releases Tekno Drum Synthesizer
New plugin offers fully synthesised drum sounds with detailed control and analogue-inspired features.…
