Gear/Software
Playbeat 4: AI-Powered Sequencing Done Right?
Audiomodern’s flagship software, Playbeat 4, uses AI-powered, genre-based pattern generation and a refined new GUI. But does…
News
Manifest Audio Supercharges Sonification Tools With Data Synth
Manifest Audio unveil a significant update to their acclaimed Sonification Tools, a collection of Max for Live devices and their first-ever polysynth instrument that transform data, text, images, video, and more into real-time synthesis, sequences, and modulation signal.
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Miguel Cullen’s Rave Poetry To Be Released In March
Featuring a sound chip playing a 1998 rave in Leceister, this multimedia homage to UK rave culture is a poetry…
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10 Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Gear & Software That Shaped Techno
From the 909 to samplers to Ableton Live, here is the hardware and software that helped shape the sound of techno – in all its many variations.
Synth Secrets
How To Recreate The Iconic Synths From Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’
One of the standout tracks from Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album, Discovery, ‘Something About Us’ features subtle yet unforgettable…
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Toybox Release FM Zone – “A Boutique FM-Based Synth”
Hot on the heels of Buzz Zone, Toybox are back with FM Zone.…
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Catch Bustin’ Loose On Tour
Disco king Bustin’ Loose is currently on tour. Find out where to catch him live.…
Interviews
Dave Clarke – “Dance Music Is In Disarray Right Now”
A true techno legend who needs no introduction, Dave Clarke remains an enduring force in electronic music. While his groundbreaking…
News
Teenage Engineering Release OP-XY
A follow-up to the OP-Z in a smart-looking black monochrome finish has been unveiled, and it comes…
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Splice Announces New Sample Partnership With Alissia
The library behemoth, Splice, and GRAMMY®-nominated producer Alissia are set to release six curated sample collections presented as “Alissia…
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The Biggest And Best Black Friday Deals For Producers And DJs
Has it really been a year? No, it hasn’t! Everyone’s bringing their deals earlier into the calendar to…
Tutorials
The Theory Of Techno Pads (Part 1)
In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno pads…
News
Anthony Godfather Announces World Tour
Dubbed ‘The Father’ of Latin tech by Mixmag, Anthony Godfather is heading out on the road.…
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60% Sountoys 5 Bundle This Black Friday
Soundtoys 5 is a treasure trove of amazing plugins, 22 pro effects in total, on sale this Black Friday.…
Synth Secrets
The Baddadan Synth Bass Sound
The sound of the summer. We retrospectively look at the Baddadan horn synth bass that continues to rumble dance floors…
Q&A
KRL MX
KRL MX has been released on Kobosil’s R-Label and Amelie Lens’ Exhale. These accomplishments have put him firmly…
Q&A
Aida Arko
From circus acrobatics to hard-edged techno, Iranian-born DJ and producer Aida Arko’s journey is extraordinary. Now splitting…
News
A Decade Of Dance Music: CRSSD Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Lineup For Spring 2025 Edition
The San Diego dance music institution, CRSSD Festival, has announced its 10th Anniversary Lineup for the Spring 2025 Edition. Find…
Deconstructed
Jeff Mills – ‘The Bells’
In our new book on techno production, we asked producers, “Who is your favorite producer of all time”? Nearly 70…
Synth Secrets
Make Classic Dub Sirens With Zebra2
Load up your synth, we’re using Zebra2 and some Live 12 effects, and let’s make a classic dub…
News
Pulsar Audio Plugins Are 70% Off
The French firm is offering up to 70% off all plugins for Black Friday, and customers who place orders over…
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Get A Free AIR Music Tech Plugin
AIR Music Tech is launching a brand-new mystery plugin—available in limited numbers! Sign up now to secure your…
Track By Track
DESIREE Chooses Her Top Tracks
At CRSSD Festival in September we followed DESIREE into the Chapter One vinyl pop-up and asked her to select…
Gear/Software
ModeAudio Airspace – Sky’s The Limit?
When is a reverb more than a reverb? We patrol ModeAudio’s brand new Airspace to find out more……
News
FL Studio Black Friday Discounts Are Live
Jumping early into the sales season, FL Studio has announced a flurry of Black Friday deals.…
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Ableton Launches Move: A Portable, Standalone Instrument for On-the-Go Music Creation
After various mystery marketing campaigns, the wait is over. Move from Ableton is here and it’s a long awaited…
Gear/Software
Audiomodern Soundbox Review: The Kontakt Killer?
Upstart plugin developer Audiomodern is challenging the hegemony of Kontakt with its new sampler, Soundbox. Is Audiomodern Soundbox good enough to dethrone the Native Instruments mainstay?
News
Doors Open Rebrands As Community Interest Company
The Resident Advisor jobs site has been overhauled, with a fresh rebrand plus a transition to a not-for-profit…
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MeToo Music Premieres ‘When The Music Ends’ Highlighting Sexual Abuse Against Marginalised Communities in Nightlife
“When The Music Ends” is based on real-life accounts from anonymous contributors and follows the individual stories of three…
Synth Secrets
Make Your Own Jungle FX
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll recreate some of the jungle’s most iconic and oft-used samples from scratch…
Beat Dissected
Hypnotic Techno Inspired by Phase Fatale’s ‘Love Is Destructive’
In this Beat Dissected, we’re making a hypnotic percussive heavy techno beat inspired by Berghain resident and BITE label…
News
Korg Introduces The multi/poly – A Revolutionary Analogue Modelling Synthesizer
Combining the warmth of classic analogue sound with the versatility of digital technology, the multi/poly looks like a formidable…
