Elektron - News and Rumours
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DEALS OF THE WEEK
Deals Of The Week from Elektron, AIAIA, and Cranborne Audio
05 Sep · In this installment of Deals Of The Week, you'll find a selection of exciting deals on music production gear to improve different areas of your setup.
Elektron Tonverk Update 1.4.0: Finally With Overbridge Multitrack Streaming!
26 Aug · Elektron Tonverk finally gets Overbridge multitrack streaming with Update 1.4.0, plus Velocity and Key Tracking modulation and more.
CREATIVE MIX TOOLS
Creative Mix Tools For Breaking The Rules
19 Aug · We explore creative mix tools that give you the freedom to break out of the traditional mold when it comes to signal processing and sound shaping.
Sampling and Field Recording in 2026 as a Creative Process: How to Build Tracks From the World Around You
17 Aug · Sampling and field recording as a creative process: what gear you need, how the workflow works, and why the best sounds are waiting right outside your door.
Producing IDM: 3 Tools for Complex Beats and Glitches – Perfect Match!
14 Aug · Producing IDM gets a serious boost with these three hardware tools that complement each other perfectly. A genuine Perfect Match!
DEALS OF THE WEEK
Deals Of The Week: AKAI Professional, Elektron, and Adam Audio
18 Jul · In this edition of Deals Of The Week, you'll find discounts on music production gear from AKAI Professional, Elektron, and Adam Audio.
OXI E16 Update: The MIDI Controller Gets New Looper Modes, More
10 Jul · Expand the possibilities of the OXI E16 with its biggest update yet, including a redesigned Looper with tempo synchronization and an app.
Melodic Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Setup – Perfect Match
19 Jun · Melodic Techno Hardware: Three gear combos for wide pads, synth melodies and driving grooves, with a budget and higher-end option for each. Our perfect match.
Analog vs. Digital
Analog vs. Digital in the Home Studio 2026: The Ultimate Guide for Producers and Engineers Who Are Tired of Getting It Wrong
13 Jun · Analog vs. digital in the home studio: what really makes a difference, where outboard gear changes the creative process, and why the song always wins.
Elektron Analog Four OS 1.55: Euclidean Sequencer, Control All and More
10 Jun · Elektron releases OS 1.55 for Analog Four and Keys: Euclidean Sequencer, Control All, Page Loop and Rotate Arpeggiator Sequence. Free update, available now.
Live Techno with Hardware: 3 Ideas for a Perfect Match
05 Jun · Live techno with hardware: here's a solid starting point for a DAWless setup with real room to grow, plus some ideas on how to make it work live.
Boards of Canada Sound: These 3 Synths and Samplers Are a Perfect Match
29 May · The new Boards of Canada album is here. We explore their sound and the gear behind that iconic lo-fi electronica aesthetic.
Voice as Instrument: 3 Pieces of Gear for New Sounds – Perfect Match
22 May · Voice as instrument: Use it with this hardware Perfect Match: Shure SM58, Elektron Tonverk and Zoom V3 for complete tracks without a DAW or plugins.
Sampler Meets Drum Synthesis 2026: This Trio Is a Perfect Match
15 May · Sampler meets drum synthesis: Elektron Digitakt II, cre8audio West Pest and Behringer Edge make a Perfect Match for custom beats without a drum machine.
SUPERBOOTH DEALS
Elektron Tonverk Sampler, KORG Monologue, and Polyend Mess: Superbooth Deals of the Week
09 May · Missing out on Superbooth? Feel like you’re in Berlin with these deals, like this Elektron Tonverk sampler.
BUDGET SAMPLERS
The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production
04 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.
The Perfect Techno Kick in 3 Steps – Perfect Match
17 Apr · The perfect techno kick rarely happens by accident. These three steps work together to create a kick that really punches through the mix.
Deals Of The Week: Roland, KORG, and Elektron
11 Apr · In this instalment of Deals of the Week, you can find a range of music creation and performance tools from top brands like Roland, KORG, and Elektron.
Elektron Acquired by Bonnier Capital
08 Apr · Much-loved Swedish electronic instrument maker, Elektron, announced today that they have been acquired by Bonnier Capital, but it's business as usual.
Thomann Spring Sale: Amazing Synth Deals with Discounts up to 60%!
07 Apr · Thomann’s massive Spring Sale is here—and with it, tons of awesome synth deals! Find the best offers on synths, samplers, grooveboxes, and controllers right here.
Blawan
Blawan: How Modular Systems, Distortion, and Noise Shape His Uncompromising Techno Sound
26 Mar · Blawan builds techno from noise, distortion, and modular systems. This article shows why his sound feels shaped rather than produced.
Rave Sound 2026: Hardware for Hard-Hitting Techno Beats in Perfect Match
20 Mar · Discover the hardware behind modern rave sound. Three machines that shape kicks, samples, and synths into powerful techno tracks. This is our perfect match.