Sextile: Rocking the Synths
LA synth-dance-punks Sextile discuss fusing elements of trance, cold wave, and drum and bass with irresistible pop hooks for their infectious, high-energy sound.
LA synth-dance-punks Sextile discuss fusing elements of trance, cold wave, and drum and bass with irresistible pop hooks for their infectious, high-energy sound.
Mathew Jonson reveals the art and science behind his captivating, rhythmic melodies and the power of calculated chaos in maintaining audience engagement.
Sound and installation designer Yuri Suzuki on his work with Jeff Mills, Raymond Scott’s Electronium and his works for MoMA, Tate Modern, Barbican and elsewhere
Ned Rush demonstrates how to create complex, randomized beats using drum synthesis and MIDI and audio effects.
Modeselektor take Ableton into the studio and give a tour of the gear they used in the making of their Extended Sounds sample pack. Free download included.
Explore the history, sounds and techniques of using electronic kick drums. Includes a free download of custom-made kicks.
Some of our favorite 909 tracks - including Jeff Mills, Daft Punk, Phil Collins & more - plus make your own with the Drum Machines Pack.
From electro to acid house to trap, we celebrate the legacy of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and run down some of our favorite 808 tracks.
Liveschool instructor Touch Sensitive presents a series of videos on playing the new Roland AIR TR-8 drum machine with Ableton Live and Push.
Learn how to use Push with hardware drum machines - plus see how Cardopusher and Nehuen work with Push and drum machines in their studio and performance setups.