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Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists
Released last month, Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists, is a stomping compilation of fiery techno. We asked the…
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Advanced MIDI Routing
MIDI routing can get cumbersome and complex. We untangle the cords and look at solutions for managing a studio full of MIDI gear.
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Selective Response
Surfing the wave of gritty, distorted and industrial techno – California native Selective Response introduces his positive outlook on life.…
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 10/05/19
Pioneer to change hands? Independent festivals say no to disposable tents. Teknival battles the elements.…
Long Reads
From Voder To OVox: A History Of Vocal Synthesis
In the first installment of a two-part story, we look at the evolution of vocal synthesis, from primitive speech-mimicking machines to modern software vocoders.
News
News Round-Up: 08/02/19
Ableton Live 10 gets an upgrade. Disco digging made easier. Roland applies for copyright. HMV is rescued.…
News
News Round-Up: 01/02/19
Drum & bass producer Andy Skopes dies. Beatport eyes in-booth streaming. Traktor gets a flashy new update and more…
Long Reads
NAMM 2021: Leaks, Rumours And Advance Announcements
While this year’s NAMM will be online-only, we can still expect plenty of releases over the coming week. Here’s what we’re looking forward to.
Long Reads
Gear Predictions For 2021
We cast our gaze into the future and predict what hardware releases await us in the coming year.
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 23/11/18
Farewell Prophet 12. Australia hopes to save live music. New Eurorack modules are here. The death of the album. Autechre…
Long Reads
2020: The Year In Gear
We look back at a year of music technology and pick our favourite pieces of hardware.
Gear/Software
Korg MS-20 FS
Korg finally release the full-size version of their classic monosynth, the MS-20. Can it still hold its own amidst the clones and competition?
News
News Round-Up: 14/09/18
Real World Studios open the doors to aspiring producers. First artists announced for ADE Live 2018. SoundCloud gets an update…
Columns
The Unsung Synth Influence Of Eddie Van Halen
Eddie Van Halen may have been known as a guitarist but his synth work also had a lasting influence on a generation of kids raised on MTV.
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: Semi-Modular Hardware Synthesizers
We pick 10 of the best semi-modular hardware synths currently on the market.
News
News Round-Up: 20/4/18
Far right targets Berghain. London festivals under threat. New synth unveiled by Moog.…
Gear/Software
Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-1
Korg’s NTS-1 puts the digital oscillator from the Prologue and effects section from the Minilogue XD in a small synth that you put together yourself.
News
Leaks, Rumours & Hype: What to Expect at NAMM 2019
The annual winter NAMM show in California is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for new gear releases. We…
News
News Round-Up: 2/3/18
Spotify valued at over $23 billion despite major losses. Behringer teases Roland Jupiter-8 clone. Google launches new Song Maker…
News
News Round-Up: 12/1/18
More new cloned synths from Behringer. New drum synth from Moog. Why Spotify are exploiting musicians.…
News
News Round-Up: 10/8/18
Where does the music industry revenue go? Is drill music really the cause of London’s wave of violent crime…
News
Leaks, Rumours & Hype: What to Expect at NAMM 2018
New synths from Arturia and Waldorf, plus some big releases away from NAMM. We take a look at the synths…
News
News Round-Up: 15/12/17
Behringer planning clones of pretty much every classic synth and drum machine ever. Pete Tong slammed by Massive Attack for…
News
News Round-Up: 11/8/17
Should we cut down on pressing vinyl to help save the environment? Will artificial intelligence write all music in the…
Features
303s & Space Cats: Why Superbooth is More Than Just a Synth Meet
Brand new synths and drum machines, workshops and opportunities to meet manufacturers… Greg Scarth explains why Berlin’s Superbooth has…
News
Leaks, Rumours & Hype: What To Expect At NAMM 2016
We look forward to January’s NAMM show with some predictions of what to watch out for, including products from…
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News Round-Up: 28/4/17
Watch Behringer’s $400 Minimoog clone in action. Learn more about Prince’s female collaborators. Is Red Bull’s involvement…
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Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
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Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
Long Reads
What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
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Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…