Elektron - News and Rumours
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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!
A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl
14 Jan · Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.
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.
The Top 5 James Bond theme songs of all time
08 Oct 2022 · To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ian Fleming's James Bond film franchise, we've picked out our Top 5 James Bond theme songs.
Elektron brings Song Mode to Digitakt, Syntakt and Digitone
29 Sep 2022 · At last, you can craft yourself a 3-minute pop song without ever leaving your favourite Elektron groove machine with the new Song Mode update.
The best desktop synths under $1000 for studio and live performance
16 Sep 2022 · Looking to make sounds out of the box? We check out some of the best desktop synths under $1000 for music creation and live performance.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
26 Aug 2022 · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
How to get that old-school sampler sound
30 Apr 2022 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.
Elektron Syntakt is official: 3x the A4 at half the size?
21 Apr 2022 · Syntakt is official! Elektron's new 12-track hybrid digital / analog groovebox is available now, priced around EUR 950.
Is this the sound of the Elektron SYNTAKT?
20 Apr 2022 · Last year we reported how Elektron had registered the SYNTAKT name and now we have some sounds from a mysterious new thing. Could they be related? UPDATE: New leaked image.
Elektron Digitone and Digiton Keys get an update
04 Feb 2022 · Elektron turns its attention to the FM enabled Digitone and Digitone Keys to bring some fascinating new features, improvements and bug fixes.
Best-Selling Synthesizers 2021: We reveal the year’s most successful synths!
27 Dec 2021 · The year's most successful synthesizers, according to sales at Thomann: This year's list has some surprises in store. Was your favourite among the top 20?
WIN SOME SYNTHS! Thomann launches €6,000 synthesizer giveaway
19 Nov 2021 · Thomann has €6,000 worth of hardware and software synths to give away including gear from Korg, Moog, Native Instruments, SOMA Labs and more!
Superbooth 2021: Elektron registers SYNTAKT name as a trademark
09 Sep 2021 · It's come to light that Elektron has applied to trademark the name SYNTAKT in Sweden. From there we can invent all sorts of possibilities.
Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production
18 Jul 2021 · Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. Let's take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.
Elektron Digitakt OS 1.30 Update: Filters, 2nd LFO and more
17 Jun 2021 · Digitakt owners rejoice! Elektron has a bunch of goodies for your sampling drum machine including another LFO, external signal mixing and new filters.