110 Results for "electronic music"

Ambient Gear 2026: 3x Hardware for a Perfect Match

Which of the current gear is suitable for producing ambient music? We present three hardware products that are perfect matches, with alternatives included.

Texture-Based Composition: Prioritizing Timbre

Instead of focusing exclusively on chord progressions and harmonies, texture-based composition looks at sonic character and the perception of sound.

My Highlights of 2025: My Software, Music, and Media Picks of the Year

A look back through some of my key gear releases, acquisitions, and my favourite music picks of the year. Here are my highlights of 2025!

Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility

The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.

NIMB: The No-Input Mixing Board Technique

Although we generally use mixers as signal routing systems, NIMB techniques show us how they can become creative tools for sound creation.

The Best Plugins of 2025: Innovative Audio Processing

We look back at some of the best plugins designed for music production, mixing, and mastering released over the course of this year.

Sugar Bytes TransFigure: Transform Your Audio

Sugar Bytes TransFigure uses a spectral engine, a resynthesis processor, and other effects to impart unique characteristics onto a sound.

Bitwig Studio With a €100 Winter Sale Discount!

Get Bitwig Studio now and save up to €100 off the current retail price before the sale ends in early January 2026! It's perfect for the cold season!

Deals of the Week: Save on Universal Audio, Behringer, and Hercules Gear

In this Deals of the Week selection, you'll find some tasty discount offers on essential home recording, music production, and DJ equipment.

5 of the Most Underrated Drum Machines

Here are five underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

Loop-Based and Nonlinear Composition: Create Music Your Own Way

We explore the basics of loop-based and nonlinear composition, and give you some tips and techniques you can use in your own workflow.

Which is the Best DAW System for your Style of Music?

The DAW debate has arrived! With so many choices available, we're helping you choose the best DAW for your music production workflow.

Deals of the Week: Elektron, Sennheiser, and Roland

In this installment of Deals of the Week, we've got offers on music production gear from top brands like Elektron, Sennheiser, and Roland.

The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go

Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

Alesis 3630: The Daft Punk Compressor

This budget stereo compressor/limiter/noise gate became synonymous with the sound of French House. We find out how to use the Alesis 3630.

The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative

Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!

Accidental Icons: The Roland TR-808, TB-303, SP-404 and More

Has any other instrument company had so many unintentional hits as Roland? Here are five of its accidental icons, from TR-808 to JP-8000.

Software Deals from Moog Music, D16 Group, and Relab Development

With these carefully selected software deals, you'll save a pretty penny on quality music production software for your DAW. Don't miss out!

The Renoise 3.5 Update Arrives with Redux 1.4

Say hello to Renoise 3.5, the latest and greatest version of the cultish tracker-based DAW, along with Redux 1.4, the phrase sampling instrument.

Sónar Festival 2025 Reported a Record Attendance of 161,000 People!

In mid-June, the 2025 Sónar Festival brought together superstars, avant-garde artists, and tech visionaries in Barcelona. The festival attracted 161,000 visitors!

Get the Polyend Tracker Mini 10th Anniversary Edition!

To celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary, the Polyend Tracker Mini can be ordered in a limited edition aluminium finish, a la OP-1.

Strymon Cloudburst Plugin: A Lush Ensemble Reverb

The Strymon Cloudburst Plugin brings the popular ambient reverb pedal into your DAW, expanding its possibilities beyond a guitar effect.

The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools

Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).

Arrangement Techniques for Electronic Music: 5 Tips for Your Workflow

Are you looking for new ways to add depth and character to your productions? We're discussing arrangement techniques for electronic music.