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Synth Deals from Teenage Engineering, Yamaha, AKAI, and KORG
07 Feb · This week's Synth Deals selection is a particularly exciting range of creative instruments for music production and live performance.
AKAI MPC Key 37: It’s official – and available now!
06 Feb · The AKAI MPC Key 37 is finally here! After several leaks, AKAI Professional announced the bright-red MPC Key 37 today. And it's available now!
Is AKAI Professional about to unveil the MPC Live III at NAMM?
15 Jan · Is the AKAI MPC Live III about to be released at NAMM 2024? A banner on the manufacturer's website hints at a new MPC that we haven't seen before.
AKAI MPC Stems: Stem Separation on the MPC – a Sampling Revolution?
12 Jan · Forget everything you thought you knew about sampling: AKAI MPC Stems separates samples into up to four stems – directly on your MPC!
Mega Deal: Save 25% on the AKAI MPC Key 61 Workstation!
08 Dec 2023 · The AKAI MPC Key 61 is now on sale at Thomann for just $1085! Add this powerful workstation to your studio for less than ever before!
How to get that Old-school Sampler Sound
04 Oct 2023 · Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.
The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance
30 Aug 2023 · Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.
The best budget beat-making gear to help you get creative
02 Aug 2023 · Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We take a look at some of the best budget beat-making equipment to get you started!
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Roland, KORG and AKAI Professional
26 Jun 2023 · In this week's edition of Synth Deals, we've got a range of offers including desktop modules, grooveboxes, and workstation keyboards.
The Electronic Resistance: How To Sound Like Leftfield
24 Jun 2023 · UK duo, Leftfield, broke through with their debut full-length LP in 1995, we discuss their production style and some key gear choices.
It All Started With A Tight Sweater: How To Sound Like Moloko
10 Jun 2023 · We check out some of the key gear choices of the UK electronic band, Moloko, and discuss how they rose to prominence in the mid-1990s.
Synth Deals from Elektron, Kodamo, and AKAI Professional
05 Jun 2023 · In this week's Synth Deals, we've got a selection of instruments that could each become a core aspect of your music production setup.
The AKAI MPC One+ arrives in red with expanded internal memory
30 May 2023 · With the MPC One Plus, AKAI's launched a bright red special edition of the MPC One with considerable expansion on the internal memory.
Synth Deals from Moog, AKAI, and Teenage Engineering
29 May 2023 · This week's Synth Deals include sequencers, semi-modular keyboards, and compact production systems, each with its own role in your setup.
Why sampling is still relevant in modern music production?
27 May 2023 · Love it or hate it, sampling has always been a part of music. We take a look at some ways to incorporate sampling into your music.
Synth Deals from Waldorf, Polyend, SOMA, and AKAI Professional
22 May 2023 · Our selection of Synth Deals this week ranges from desktop modules to comprehensive music production systems with endless capabilities.
From Harlem To Stardom: How To Sound Like Moby
13 May 2023 · We discuss Moby's transition from Club DJ to Pop artist and check out some of the inspiring production gear he used over the years.
The King Of New York: How To Sound Like DJ Premier
29 Apr 2023 · Easily one of the most prolific Hip-Hop producers of all time, we look at why DJ Premier is renowned for his incredibly distinctive style.
Akai Pro MPC X SE: A slightly better Special Edition
26 Apr 2023 · The MPC X gets a little bit of an upgrade to become the all-new but mostly the same as before MPC X SE. This is going to be awesome!
A Journey into House: How to sound like Everything But The Girl
21 Apr 2023 · Everything But The Girl broke through as an electronic act in the mid-1990s. We check out some of their interesting gear choices.
The Wild Bunch from Bristol: How To Sound Like Massive Attack
15 Apr 2023 · Massive Attack remains one of the most unique collectives to come out of the 1990s. We check out some of the band's key gear choices.
Save big with Studio Deals from SSL, Audient, and AKAI
04 Apr 2023 · If you need a new audio interface or a MIDI controller, this is a great opportunity to save with Studio Deals from SSL, Audient, and AKAI.