My Studio
Close Counters: Sawtooths & Spikey Plant Infused Disco
Following the recent release of their album ‘SOULACOASTA II’, we asked Close Counters to show us their studio.…
My Studio
Following the recent release of their album ‘SOULACOASTA II’, we asked Close Counters to show us their studio.…
Tutorials
Have you ever wondered how to create a disco track? Learn how from this tutorial on producing disco music using…
News
Are you fed up with socials? Join our new Discord community instead and engage directly with us.…
Charts
Top ten for June from Purple Disco Machine featuring Jamie Jones, Mighty Mouse, Patrick Cowley, The Human League and more…
Tutorials
We use compression, EQ, modulation and spatial widening to balance a disco mix and create focus.
Beat Dissected
In this new Beat Dissected we program a Nu Disco groove in the style of Purple Disco Machine and Never Dull.
News
Tired of making space for the endless Splice samples on your hard drive? Then you’ll “love” this 75% Valentine…
Video Tutorials
In our latest video tutorial on YouTube, we show you how to use Loopcloud to make a nu disco beat…
Tutorials
Get inspired by disco and funk and bake your own dirty, rezzy filtered Rhodes electric piano.
Synth Secrets
We go back to the ‘80s and synthesize some polysynth licks inspired by post-disco heat from Larry Levan and the New York underground.
News
Struggling with harmony? Don’t follow what a 3rd, 5th or 7th is in a chord? What is a half…
News
The enigmatic producer/DJ, I Hate Models, has announced “Werewolf Disco Club” his second release on Disco Inferno, his new…
Deconstructed
In our latest deconstructed we break down the arrangement of Purple Disco Machine’s ‘70s-style stormer, “In My Arms…
Synth Secrets
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
News
A new label-based music discovery app, Labelism, is available for download on August 6th.…
News
‘Operation Pride Fall’ is a far-right online campaign targeting this year’s Pride.…
The Breakdown
“The original bass part was played in by hand after two days’ sleep deprivation, only to be reprogrammed later on…
Long Reads
Having recently released the latest in his outstanding Future Disco compilation series, Needwant boss Sean Brosnan lays out a vision…
Columns
Drummer and bandleader Hamilton Bohannon passed away last month. We take a look at his work and contribution to the…
News
As of May 31st, several NI legacy products will no longer be available.…
News
Amsterdam native Tom Trago talks about his musical roots, inspiration and why he doesn’t consider himself a record collector…
Beat Dissected
In the latest Beat Dissected, we program a disco beat inspired by the tight, raw drum sounds of classic late…
News
Have you ever thought about what a full-on brawl between your favourite music platforms would look like?! Probably not…
Beat Dissected
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected, we construct a nu-disco pattern with a sprinkling of cosmic vibes.…
Beat Dissected
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected, we build a disco beat with 80s character and an organic feel…
Interviews
This is the story of the creation of one of the most famous drum machines of all time, the Roland TR-909.
My Studio
Pilooski invites us into his new bedroom studio to talk us through some of the key pieces of equipment used…
Top Tracks
“It sounds like I imagine it would feel to get out of a warm bath and be dried off by…
Long Reads
Of all the powerful features of modern DAWs, modulation has recently emerged as an increasingly critical tool for producers, performers…
Q&A
Sara de Araújo’s debut on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul, ‘Who Is?’, was released in July. We decided to…
Passing Notes
Dance music theory expert Oliver Curry examines how classic disco uses chord inversions and careful placement of instruments to great…
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Quizzes
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
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? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…
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