Midweek Modular: Randomness, sampling and more cowbell
08 Nov 2023 in Synths
This week ST Modular gets deep into randomness, Sebsongs Modular does sampling the easy way and Nonlinearcircuits gives us more cowbell.
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Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, IK Multimedia, and Jomox
This week's edition of Synth Deals boasts an impressive range of desktop modules, grooveboxes, and eurorack synths to expand your arsenal.
The Wild Boys: How To Sound Like Duran Duran
We follow the journey of British New Wave Pioneers, Duran Duran, and find out more about the elements that created their signature sound.
Roland Drops SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition
19 Oct 2023 in Synths
Custom-skinned version of the popular SP-404MKII phrase sampler includes Stones Throw artist-created sample banks, a vinyl record and mixtape.
Accidental Icons: The Roland TR-808, TB-303, SP-404 and More
16 Oct 2023 in Synths
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.
Direct from Dublin: How To Sound Like U2
We investigate U2's creative process on some of their most iconic albums and check out some of their key gear choices over the years.
Synth Deals from Novation, Erica Synths, Polyend, and Sequential
This week in Synth Deals, we've picked out a selection of grooveboxes, samplers, and synth modules from entry-level to top-of-the-range.
Qu-Bit Mojave: Granular sandstorms pulled from vast swathes of desert
10 Oct 2023 in Synths
Mojave is a swirl of live granular processing with a sound design palette that places each microscopic grain into a compositional context.
1010music nanobox tangerine: juicy sampling in the palm of your hand
10 Oct 2023 in Synths
Nanobox tangerine is a compact, old-school-inspired sampler. 24 voices of multi-sampled, velocity-layered samples and instant sampling satisfaction.
Synth Deals from Roland, KORG, Dreadbox, and Erica Synths
This week's installment of Synth Deals brings you modules, grooveboxes, and samplers in the more affordable end of the price range.
Synth Deals from KORG, Elektron, XAOC, and Dreadbox
In this week's edition of Synth Deals, you can find a selection of offers from grooveboxes and synth modules to live stage keyboards.
Straight Outta Compton: How To Sound Like Dr. Dre
DJ, music producer, and headphones brand pioneer Dr. Dre has blazed a trail of consistent innovation within the entertainment industry.
The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl
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!
Woovebox: Pocket workstation, groovebox, synthesizer and sampler
05 Sep 2023 in Synths
This tiny thing packs in some serious music-making power. Could Woovebox be the ultra-compact music production studio you were looking for?
Vikingtronica: How to sound like Björk
Björk's unique approach to the visual and musical aspects of her artistic output makes her stand out, even in today's musical landscape.
Plastikman: How To Sound Like Ritchie Hawtin
Ritchie Hawtin rose to prominence from the Detroit Techno scene of the late 1980s, we check out some of the gear he used over the years.
Serato Sample 2.0: The new Standard in Software-based Sampling?
Serato Sample 2.0 is the latest version of Serato's versatile sampler instrument plug-in, now armed with audio separation features.
Soul Brothers: How To Sound Like Jungle
We take a closer look at the UK electronic soul duo, Jungle, and discuss some of the key instruments they used early on in their career.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Shaolin Island: How To Sound Like Wu-Tang Clan
We explore the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan and check out some of the gear they used in the creation of their abstract and influential sound.
Steinberg HALion, Melodyne, Flux and more: Software Deals
Steinberg HALion is a true beast of a sampler and synth – and it's on sale! Other great software deals this week include Melodyne, Flux, and more!
Glory Box of Tricks: How to Sound Like Portishead
Trip-Hop pioneers, Portishead, are known for unique production style, we find out more and look into some of their interesting gear choices.