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
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…
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
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
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.…
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
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.
Beat Dissected
Dana Montana Inspired Techno
In this edition of Beat Dissected, we’re diving into ‘90s-infused, high-energy techno and trance with all the…
Q&A
Indira Paganotto: “Be Yourself. Ignore Jealous People”
By now, you’ve likely heard of Indira Paganotto. But what really makes her tick? We put her through a…
News
Remix:Drums 1 of 2 New Drum Tools From Acon Digital
Acon Digital announces two new AI-infused drum tools designed for mixing, Remix:Drums and DeBleed:Drums.
News
FL Studio 2025 Adds AI Support and Workflow Improvements in Annual Update
Loop Starter, Gopher assistant and expanded Mixer Tracks headline this year’s features.…
Tutorials
Six Bounce To New Track Tricks To Try In Live 12.2
Live 12.2 is here and it finally introduces Bounce to New Track. If you’re a longtime Live user…
Long Reads
The 1% Reality: What the Numbers Tell Us About DJ Economics
Only 1.6% of DJs are booking five or more gigs — here’s what the numbers reveal about who’s…
News
New in Fluid Chords 2: Chord Generator, Built-In Synth, & MPE Upgrades
Bend between chords with Pitch Innovations Fluid Chords 2, the latest iteration of the award-winning MIDI plugin.
News
Tetrad Synth Plugin Marries Physical Modelling and Experimental Art
Physical Audio’s latest synth draws on real-world sculpture to offer a distinctive digital sound palette…
Long Reads
Energy Flash: How Two Companies Are Making Clubs Sustainable Through The Power Of Dance
Energy Floors and TownRock Energy are redefining how we think about energy and heat generation by taking it from the punters themselves.
Long Reads
“People Felt Empowered To Build Something New”: How German Technology Shaped Dance Music
Chances are, you’re making music on a DAW or with plugins born in Germany. How did the country come…
News
RAW Summer Hits 6 Is Out Now
New 25 track compilation from RAW blends genres and artists for a seasonal overview of electronic moods. One to add…
News
EmpowHer 2025: Free Music Workshops Across Europe
Free beginner sessions in London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Dublin aim to support underrepresented musicians.…
News
Sennheiser In Trouble: What Is Price Fixing?
Headphones manufacturer Sennheiser is the latest company to get busted for price fixing. What is it and how does it keep prices artificially high?
News
L-Acoustics Launches Spatial Audio Tool for DJs
The new system, L-Acoustics DJ, offers immersive audio control without altering familiar DJ workflows…
News
Soundtoys Commits 100% of Sales To Support LGBTQIA+ Rights
The company will donate all proceeds from June 25–26 to Lambda Legal.…
News
Time Off Audio Introduces Mid/Side Plugin Host ‘dime [ms]’
New tool dime [ms] offers flexible mid/side processing to your existing plugins. No fancy rerouting required.…
Show & Tell
Emma B: “Rarity — That’s What Has Always Drawn Me In”
A rising force in France’s underground dance scene, Emma B channels her love for 80s/90s counterculture into her…
Track By Track
Learn The Techno Techniques Behind Spandau20 010
A pumping techno compilation — laced with breaks, IDM, and dub — is as good a place as any to start learning…
News
Sly Stone, Architect of Funk & Musical Innovator, Dies at 82
The funk icon and founder of Sly and the Family Stone, widely revered as one of the first to successfully…
News
Voice by Auribus Introduces Royalty-Paid Vocal Models for DAWs
New plugin Voice by Auribus integrates real singers into DAW workflows while ensuring artist compensation.…
Beat Dissected
Dark Cinematic Hypnotic Techno
In this Beat Dissected, we’re creating a beat in the style of Paula Temple’s Raging Earth — a thrilling…
Tutorials
Scaler 3: Chart-Ready Chords And Compositions For Any Skill level
Scaler 3 helps you write music. Chords, scales, basslines… the works. And it, erm… scales that assistance to your level…
News
CRSSD Festival Reveals Fall 2025 Lineup for 10th Anniversary Celebration
CRSSD Festival has announced its Fall 2025 lineup, marking a decade since its debut with a diverse slate of electronic…
Q&A
Kinder: “Rejection Can Be The Greatest Guidance Of All”
Kinder are Briony and Savannah, sisters from Maitland, Australia, making waves in electronic music. While sibling duos are common in…
Gear/Software
Korg multi/poly native: Going Deep
Korg multi/poly native puts the virtual analog hardware synthesizer in your DAW – but is it powerful enough to hold its own in a crowded market?
Interviews
Tom Oberheim: “There’s A Very Specific Difference Between Engineering And Music Creation”
Legendary engineer Tom Oberheim’s synths and drum machines have appeared on countless records, but what does he think of them?
Introducing...
Lola Cerise: “If You Don’t Believe In Yourself, No One Will”
With her debut EP on ARTCORE, Lola Cerise brings a fierce, playful, and deeply personal sound shaped by illegal parties…
News
Angelo Ferreri Keeps Funky-Tech House Moving Forward
Italian producer continues to define jackin’ grooves with steady output and global gigs.…
Interviews
Protecting Your Music Pt 2: The Legal Centre for Dance Music
Part 2 of our interview with Jennifer Marr on her new initiative, The Legal Centre for Dance Music, and how…
News
You Can Now Bounce To New Track With Live 12.2
Ableton has officially launched the public beta of Live 12.2, introducing a range of new features and improvements across…
News
Jo.Ke Expands Global Reach With New Live Project Soft Changa
Berlin-based artist continues to blur lines between vocal-led electronica and downtempo club music.…
