Q&A
KASHOVSKI “Great Music Alone Isn’t Always Enough To Build A Career”
Off the back of new single “Show Me”, Kashovski takes on our Q&A, covering everything from Zidane to…
News
reFX releases Rippler, a dual‑layer physical modelling synthesiser
New plugin combines resonator‑based acoustic emulation with subtractive synthesis, launching at an introductory price of $99.…
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Native Instruments and A. G. Cook launch Super*Saw synthesiser
The new soft synth adapts A. G. Cook’s layered supersaw production techniques for a dedicated plug-in. Super*Saw…
Synth Secrets
How To make your own kick drums in Diva
With so many kick drum samples available, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of programming your own. It only…
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5 of the Best Software and Hardware Trackers
If you make a genre like jungle, IDM or breakcore, you need a tracker. These are the five best trackers available, plus how to bring one into your workflow.
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
Versatile 80s Synth Keys
Today’s patch is remarkable not for complexity – it’s very simple – but for ridiculous versatility. Let’s call it…
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.
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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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Antares Simplifies Product Line With Release Of AutoTune 2026
New edition streamlines pitch correction for real-time use, removes legacy products from lineup.…
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?
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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…
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Novation Launches ‘Play’ Virtual Instrument for Launchkey MK4 Users
New plugin offers over 80 sampled presets from classic Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths…
Top Tracks
Faster Horses
A great selection with significant taste – Faster Horses provides his Top Tracks, which could make their way into your next…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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…
Top Tracks
Ma Sha
We caught up with Ma Sha, Kindergarten Records boss, at CRSSD Festival last month and asked her to talk us…
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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…
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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.…
Synth Secrets
Phased Techno Bass
Learn how to make a driving hypnotic bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Splice Debuts Splice INSTRUMENT
Splice has introduced Splice INSTRUMENT, a plugin-based platform offering hundreds of free, multi-sampled presets, as well as a…
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Ron Carroll, Vocal House Pioneer, Dies at 57
Chicago house mainstay remembered for his gospel-infused vocals and decades-long impact on the genre.…
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…
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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.
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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…
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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.…
Tutorials
Make Your Tracks Bloom – Mura Masa Style
The latest instrument from Excite Audio is made in collaboration with Grammy-winner Mura Masa.…
Synth Secrets
Washed Out Synths
Dial in a lush, fluid lead in u-he Hive, perfect for deep, emotive drum & bass or downtempo tracks…
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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.…
