Gesloten Cirkel: Free Tools and Tips for Spicing up Sounds
Electro-techno producer Gesloten Cirkel shares a bundle of racks and devices to work more flavor into your drums and synths.
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Latent Sonorities: A Transcultural Musical Proposal
The Berlin-based initiative looks to expand the possibilities of musical and cultural exchange beyond the DAW, starting with a free download of samples and tuning files of Javanese gamelan.
Deep Tech Mastery: Inside the Studio with Riaz Dhanani
Deep tech producer Riaz Dhanani unveils his production secrets, blending loops, programmed patterns, and rhythm generators. Plus, get a free download of his Effects Rack, akin to the one used on his hit "Hot Fuse."
Download the Live Set of Nadia Struiwigh’s New Track “Leelow Waters”
Nadia Struiwigh discusses her dynamic life as an independent, multi-genre artist and the production methods behind her new track, "Leelow Waters".
Shapeshifting: Sound Design Explorations with Roar
See how Roar turns basic signals into entirely new sounds, with Seed to Stage’s video walkthrough.
Aho Ssan: Sound from inside the Rhizome
Paris-based producer Aho Ssan delves into the philosophical concepts that inspired his album Simulacrum and Rhizome and shares a free custom-made Max for Live device for experimental composition.
Designing Dub Chords in Ableton Live with El Choop/Pizza Hotline
London-based artist El Choop aka Pizza Hotline discusses how he crafts sonically interesting chords reminiscent of 1990s dub techno, using a myriad of effects, filters and modulations in Ableton Live.
Shaping Surprises: Sound Design Concepts with Meld
Explore some of Meld’s unique sound design possibilities with Side Brain, and get his free presets.
Joining Forces: un ctrl's Fusion of Dance, Visuals, and Sound
un ctrl reflects on their performance at the Ars Electronica festival, where they merged movement sensors, visuals, music and dance within a 3-D projection environment. The trio offers valuable insights into the integration of contrasting creative disciplines, highlighting the importance of embracing spontaneity and collaboration amidst technical uncertainties.
Ah! Kosmos & Hainbach: Blasting the Sirens
Ah! Kosmos and Hainbach discuss the making of their Blast of Sirens record and share a free Drum Rack featuring samples of an ultra-rare ARP 2500 synth.
Robots, Rhythms and Creative Reinvention: Eight Features and Videos from 2023
It’s that time again – here’s our recap of the year’s best videos, interviews and tutorials.
Sounding the Collection: Samples from the Powerhouse Museum
Download a free collection of audio samples of toys, machines, and everyday objects from over 100 years of Australian history. Custom-made Instruments and Note Set included.
Download the Live Set of DJ Gigola’s New Track “Unfolding Practice II”
DJ Gigola discusses the intersection of spirituality and healing with music production and DJing. She reveals the concepts behind her debut solo album "Fluid Meditations," and the production techniques behind her track "Unfolding Practice II".
Shapednoise: Accept No Compromise
The Italian producer discusses harsh, yet nuanced sound design, collaborating with the likes of Armand Hammer and dealing with hearing loss. Free drum and fx sample pack included.
Cloudchord: Tending the Bloom Bap Garden
Chillhop producer Cloudchord discusses how to develop loops into full songs, provides tips for guitarists and beatmakers and shares a free Amp Rack and stems.
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Breathing Life into a Story: SK Shlomo's Autobiographical Beatboxing Performance Explored
Learn how SK Shlomo blends beatboxing, music and technology to explore themes like queerness, gender, race, and mental health, in their captivating new theater show "BREATHE."
Pachyman: Dubbing Is A Must
Modern roots dub reggae master Pachyman on his studio craft, mixing analog and digital elements and using Ableton Live to perform on stage