Did you know that tomorrow (Sat 11th of Oct) marks Universal Music Day? And before you start worrying, this has nothing to do with promoting the Universal Music Group. Instead, it’s designed to celebrate music…
Author: Simon Gilbert
If any producer can be credited with carrying the 90’s hip-hop boom-bap legacy into the modern era, it’s Just Blaze. But he’s far more than a traditional underground beatmaker. His production effortlessly spans trap, club-…
Few products have gained the mythical status of Akai’s MPC (MIDI Production Centre) series of Drum machine style samplers. From the revolutionary Rodger Linn designed MPC 60 through to their latest highly portable stand alone…
For this instalment of our producer profile series, we take it back in time to the golden era of hip-hop and a true pioneer of the art form. When it comes to influential figures in…
With modern sampling technology, no instrument or sound is out of reach. Most of us have our trusted go-to virtual instruments, think orchestral libraries, pianos, synths, guitars, or basses, but sometimes the most memorable productions…
Who doesn’t love a free plugin? And if you can’t get enough reverb in your life then prepare to let out a little whoop. For the very generous folk at Molecular Bytes audio software has…
Most producers will tell you that coming up with the initial idea for a beat or song is the most fun part. It’s where creativity flows freely and anything can happen. But once your track…
Looking to transform samples into something entirely new? The Granulator plugin from Phil Speiser makes it easy to turn any sound into a playable instrument, unlocking endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration or…
The late 80s in the UK saw the so-called Second Summer of Love: a cultural explosion of raves and hedonism. It also ushered in a revolutionary new form of dance music, the squelching, Roland TB303…
Synthwave music represents pure retro nostalgia, inspired by a decade where the synthesizer was king. Traditionally, recreating those iconic sounds meant tracking down vintage gear like a Yamaha DX7 or an Oberheim DMX. But here’s…
