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Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production?
27 May · Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. We take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.
The Best Drum Machines for Percussion Synthesis
12 May · Searching for a unique drum sound? We've selected some of the best drum machines for synthesizing your own drum sounds from scratch.
Elektron turns up with the Analog Heat +FX
10 May · The Elektron Analog Heat +FX takes the popular effects unit to a whole new level, with a digital effects section and flexible routing.
The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production
05 May · Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.
Studio Deals from Elektron, Roland, Apogee and AKG
01 May · We've got a range of Studio Deals for every end of your setup, from creative instruments and audio tools to essential recording gear.
The King Of New York: How To Sound Like DJ Premier
29 Apr · Easily one of the most prolific Hip-Hop producers of all time, we look at why DJ Premier is renowned for his incredibly distinctive style.
A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl
21 Apr · Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.
The Best FM Synths for Music Production
07 Apr · Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.
Bring The Noise: How To Sound Like Public Enemy
01 Apr · In the late 1980s, Public Enemy shook the world with an aggressive, politically charged sound. We check out some of the gear they used!
The Chill-floor Killers: How To Sound Like Kruder & Dorfmeister
25 Mar · Austrian electronic duo, Kruder & Dorfmeister are known for their eclectic DJ-sets and soulful downtempo production style. We find out more!
How to sound like Depeche Mode’s Never Let Me Down Again
25 Mar · Depeche Mode's Never Let Me Down Again was recently featured in the HBO series, The Last Of Us. We find out about the track's production.
Synthwave Galactica: How To Sound Like M83
18 Mar · M83 broke through in 2011 with their album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming. We check out some key gear used by the French indie synth-wave outfit.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
25 Feb · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
From Dark Arts To Charts: How To Sound Like The Dust Brothers
18 Feb · The Grammy award-winning duo, The Dust Brothers, is known for their hit productions and highly creative use of sampling. We find out more!
The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl
15 Jan · From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!
Home recording pioneers: How to sound like Eurythmics
17 Dec 2022 · Easily one of the most influential synthpop acts of all time, Eurythmics took the world by storm in the early 80s. We find out how!
Brighton Bigbeat: How to sound like Fatboy Slim
10 Dec 2022 · Celebrated DJ, producer, and remix artist, Fatboy Slim created his own brand of acid-infused breakbeat dance music. Let's find out how!
Elektron Syntakt Black Friday DEAL: Save €200! New 1.2 firmware
24 Nov 2022 · Great time to scratch that groovebox itch with €200 off retail on the Elektron Syntakt 12-track drum machine & synth machine. Now with 2 new Machines.
Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp
19 Nov 2022 · For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.
Warehouse meets your house: How to sound like The Prodigy
12 Nov 2022 · The Prodigy rose from the rave scene in the late 1980s and became a hugely successful crossover act, we look at what went into their sound.
Rave pioneers: How to sound like Orbital
29 Oct 2022 · We check out some of the core studio and stage instruments that helped create the industrial, euphoric sound of rave pioneers Orbital.
The best budget grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW
21 Oct 2022 · Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.