Mariachi instruments: An introductory guide
From the vihuela and guitarrón to the violin and trumpet, learn about five instruments that define the sonic identity of...
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Your NBA Finals listening party: 10 pro basketball players who also make music
Here are ten current and former pro basketball players who navigate both the court and the studio.
UNIIQU3 on the art of sampling and the sonic identity of Jersey club
UNIIQU3 and fellow New Jersey icons Just Blaze and Rah Digga dive deep into the evolution of Jersey club, the...
How to make Afrobeat music: Iss 814’s step-by-step walkthrough
Expert producer and veteran sample pack creator Iss 814 demonstrates how to make an Afrobeat track from scratch.
Win $1,000 and a chance for an official release via Technique Recordings’ remix contest
Remix "Jungle Tekno" by Drumsound & Bassline Smith for the chance to win $1,000 and an official release via Technique...
How to make a neurofunk track (free project file included)
Veteran drum and bass producer Redpill showcases how to make a neurofunk track and offers a free project file for...
Where to Find Drum Samples: A Producer’s Ultimate Guide
A great groove is the foundation of a fantastic track, setting the tone and driving the rhythm that captivates listeners....
TR-8S owners can get a free sound pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X
If you want to be inspired to discover more futuristic potential lurking inside your everyday Roland machine, where better to...
The Oberheim OB-X8 is a beast – here are more sounds from it, straight-up
The OB-X8 was live in action at Berlin's Superbooth - one big highlight was getting to see Dave Smith, Marcus...
Celebrate your Blue Monday with the choir sound from New Order – and Kraftwerk’s Orchestron
Expect there are quite a few blue Blue Mondays in the house, so this is topical - our friend Alex...
