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Ten Of The Best: Drum Synth Plugins
We run through our pick of the best drum synth plugins on the market, from basic kick drum generators all…
The Best...
We run through our pick of the best drum synth plugins on the market, from basic kick drum generators all…
Tutorials
There’s a lot more to drum grooves than you may realise. Bruce Aisher investigates the psychoacoustics of rhythm programming…
News
Korg have added more memory, features, and connectivity options to their internationally acclaimed compact sampler.
News
Roland has released the version 2.0 update for the TR-8S, bringing FM synthesis, new effects and a reload function to the company’s flagship groovebox.
Tutorials
Bruce Aisher runs through ten essential tips for getting the most from your drums.…
News
London Electronic Music Event to host the live debut of Resident Advisor’s Machine Love series with techno duo Karenn…
News
Sinevibes’ Groove turns your Korg synth into a groovebox.
Track By Track
He’s the founder and boss of the Dirtybird label, he’s a DJ of some renown and a producer…
Interviews
As South Yorkshire techno stalwarts The Black Dog launch a new hardware company, we asked Martin Dust to tell us…
Tutorials
Production guru Bruce Aisher explains how to tune drums to suit your tracks.…
News
Apple’s 10.5 update to Logic Pro X is causing headaches for some users and developers.
News
Akai professional announce the MPC Live II.
Beat Dissected
Our resident beatsmith gets back to (drum and) bassics with this raw, sparse drum & bass workout.…
Interviews
This is the story of the creation of one of the most famous drum machines of all time, the Roland TR-909.
News
The band he co-founded were one of the most influential of the twentieth century.…
Long Reads
The global chip shortage is behind all kinds of woes for the synthesizer and drum machine market, from release date delays to bankruptcies. We find out exactly what’s behind the shortage, who it’s affecting and how long it will last.
Tutorials
08s have come a long way since the release of the drum machine. See how to use the 808-derived basses in Capsule Onyx to create multi-layered basslines for three bass music genres.
Columns
Through the sadness of losing Mike Huckaby, we can take solace in the musical gifts he left for us. …
News
The vMPC2000XL Emulator has the look of the original and is available as a standalone application or as a VST2…
Gear/Software
Novation adds Rhythm, a sampling drum machine, to its popular Circuit line. Is it the groovebox you’ve been waiting for?
Long Reads
There’s no denying that Japanese hardware – synthesizers, drum machines, and DJ gear – has exerted a huge influence on dance music. How did this island nation come to dominate music production and playback?
Introducing...
New UK producer Alex Klein has just released his excellent five-track ‘First Relic’ EP, a collection of slow-burn…
News
Behringer has announced plans to make a free DAW and VST plugins.…
Hardware Focus
Roland’s surprise firmware update has added FM synthesis to its already powerful drum machine. Let’s see how to make the most of it.
Beat Dissected
In this Beat Dissected, we’re making a hypnotic percussive heavy techno beat inspired by Berghain resident and BITE label…
News
In a lengthy Facebook post, Uli Behringer addresses some of the criticism his company has received.…
Tutorials
Inspired by the city where he now lives, Berlin, Hybrasil’s latest album is a rolling thunderous techno odyssey. We…
Interviews
CRSSD Festival returns to the San Diego waterfront next month. We caught up with Rex The Dog, Azzecca, Narciss, Mathame…
Tutorials
If an original TR-909 unit is out of your price range, Roland’s digital recreation, available through Roland Cloud…
Track By Track
With our series Track by Track we invite an artist to break down their release… Track by Track. With our…
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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…
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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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