Charivari Detroit Music Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Keeping it in the Family

by John Cameron | August 18, 2023 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

Charivari Detroit Music Festival may be an event dedicated to Motor City dance music, but it welcomes outsiders all the same.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Killer Tracks from July

by Andrew Wowk | August 17, 2023 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

Andrew Wowk’s Crate Digging is a monthly roundup of top-tier tracks you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

TouchOSC Is Now Available Cross-Platform For Android, Linux

by Jay Remy | August 17, 2023 | Software, Tech | 0 Comments

After a major next-generation update, TouchOSC now works cross-platform with Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi devices and Wacom tablets.

Ohmforce Releases 8 of its Plugins as Free Legacy Software

by Jay Remy | August 13, 2023 | Software, Tech | 0 Comments

After years of inactivity, France’s Ohmforce has discontinued eight of its plugins, releasing them as free legacy software.

AlphaTheta Corporation Acquires Serato

by Jay Remy | August 11, 2023 | Tech | 0 Comments

Pioneer DJ's parent company AlphaTheta Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of all Serato Audio Research Limited shares. Serato and Pioneer remain longstanding partners in music technology ever since the release of 2012's DDJ-SX controller. Other future...

Roland Releases Free TR-8S Production Pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X

by Jay Remy | July 17, 2023 | Hardware, Tech | 0 Comments

Recon X’s Escape The Chains production pack contains “performance-ready TR-8S patterns used in Underground Resistance live sets.”

Microsoft Releases MIDI 2.0 Repository

by Jay Remy | July 13, 2023 | Tech | 0 Comments

The MIDI 2.0 Repository is now available for Microsoft developers via GitHub (also a Microsoft service and platform). It marks a step forward for both manufacturers and enthusiasts looking to implement MIDI 2.0 into both hardware and software. Until recently, these...

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Must-Have Tracks from June

by Andrew Wowk | July 3, 2023 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

Crate Digging is Andrew Wowk’s monthly roundup of top-tier tracks you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

Sounds

Shape Shifter 2 is Versalife’s Latest Collection of Pure Electro Sounds

Shape Shifter 2 is Versalife’s Latest Collection of Pure Electro Sounds

by Andrew Wowk | Feb 22, 2022 | Electro, Sounds

Netherlands-based producer Versalife delivers his first release on Delsin Records under his Versalife alias

Mata Disk Previews Techno EP, Surrounder, Ahead of Nous’klaer Audio Release

Mata Disk Previews Techno EP, Surrounder, Ahead of Nous’klaer Audio Release

by Elena Disabato | Feb 15, 2022 | Breakbeat, Experimental, Sounds, Techno

The upcoming 26th release on Nous’klaer Audio belongs to Mata Disk, representing Rotterdam as a hotbed for sonic exploration.

Inigo Kennedy Returns to Asymmetrical with Techno EP, Abacus Frames

Inigo Kennedy Returns to Asymmetrical with Techno EP, Abacus Frames

by John Cameron | Feb 13, 2022 | Experimental, Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

London DJ and producer Inigo Kennedy has delivered a unique techno record by way of his Asymmetric record label: Abacus Frames.

Ryogo Yamamori Releases Track “Plumeria” on Non Series

Ryogo Yamamori Releases Track “Plumeria” on Non Series

by Elena Disabato | Feb 13, 2022 | Deep Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Sounds

Spain-based label Non Series has released a new spaced-out B-side track from Japanese deep techno producer Ryogo Yamamori for its 46th release.

HISS Releases Ecclesia on Dustin Zahn’s Enemy Records

HISS Releases Ecclesia on Dustin Zahn’s Enemy Records

by ET | Jan 13, 2022 | Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Like most Enemy Records releases, Ecclesia by HISS A.K.A. Rove Ranger perhaps shines brightest in a late-night after hours setting.

Ocean Stirs Visits the DnB Depths on Minesweeper EP

Ocean Stirs Visits the DnB Depths on Minesweeper EP

by Elena Disabato | Jan 8, 2022 | Sounds

London label Holding Hands picks up the pace and dives deep with heady drum and bass from Ocean Stirs on its darker Submerged sub-imprint.

Marco Shuttle Debuts on Incienso with 3rd Album, Cobalt Desert Oasis

Marco Shuttle Debuts on Incienso with 3rd Album, Cobalt Desert Oasis

by ET | Jan 6, 2022 | Experimental, Sounds, Stories, Techno

Marco Shuttle’s third album, Cobalt Desert Oasis, combines cinematic, otherworldly soundscapes reminiscent of a parallel utopian world rich in complex rhythms and moods.

Blawan Begs the Question “is it Techno?” in Woke Up Right Handed EP

Blawan Begs the Question “is it Techno?” in Woke Up Right Handed EP

by John Cameron | Dec 30, 2021 | Experimental, Sounds, Techno

For those that recognize techno as an adventurous sound philosophy, Blawan’s Woke Up Right Handed EP more than meets the mark.

DJ Savage Delivers Unreleased Techno Cuts in Grooves 2000-2002

DJ Savage Delivers Unreleased Techno Cuts in Grooves 2000-2002

by John Cameron | Dec 30, 2021 | Sounds, Techno

Dutch label TH ± Tar Hallow has given a home to Grooves 2000-2002, the second collection of unreleased music from DJ Savage.

Stories

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Must-Have Tracks from December

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk — 10 Must-Have Tracks from December

by Andrew Wowk | Jan 10, 2023 | Essay

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems from November

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems from November

by Andrew Wowk | Dec 6, 2022 | Essay, Stories

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From October

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From October

by Andrew Wowk | Nov 17, 2022 | Essay, Stories

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 15 High-Quality Tunes from September

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 15 High-Quality Tunes from September

by Andrew Wowk | Oct 15, 2022 | Essay, Stories

Crate Digging is a monthly roundup of top-tier tunes you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

AVA Festival Announces New AVA Connections Events in Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin

AVA Festival Announces New AVA Connections Events in Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin

by John Cameron | Aug 5, 2022 | Event, Stories

Irish event brand AVA Festival will now expanded to include events called AVA Connections in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin.

Audius Hacked for $6.1 Million in AUDIO Tokens

Audius Hacked for $6.1 Million in AUDIO Tokens

by Jay Remy | Aug 3, 2022 | Industry, Stories

Blockchain-powered streaming service Audius was hacked for $6.1 million worth of their AUDIO tokens.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Great Tracks From July

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Great Tracks From July

by Andrew Wowk | Aug 1, 2022 | Essay

From obscurities uncovered during trips down Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.

Understanding the DJ Pierre/Mr. C Feud and Acid House’s Origins

Understanding the DJ Pierre/Mr. C Feud and Acid House’s Origins

by John Cameron | Jul 28, 2022 | Essay

DJ Pierre has called Mr. C a racist. Mr. C has accused DJ Pierre of rapist sympathy. A long and winding road of comment threads got them to this point.

Hot Track Time Machine – 10 Acid House Jams From Yesteryear

Hot Track Time Machine – 10 Acid House Jams From Yesteryear

by Andrew Wowk | Jul 27, 2022 | Essay

This month’s Hot Track Time Machine focuses on acid house, a subgenre of house that traces its roots back to the mid-1980s in Chicago

Tech

Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller

Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller

by Jay Remy | Apr 20, 2023 | Tech

Pioneer DJ’s OPUS QUAD controller allows for mixing four tracks simultaneously and can play different songs in separate rooms from one device.

Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer

Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer

by Jay Remy | Mar 6, 2023 | DJ Gear, Tech

Pioneer DJ’s latest mixer, the DJM-A9 is an alternative to their DJM-900NXS2, DJM-V10 and DJM-V10-LF mixers.

Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology

Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Tech

Serato Studio 2.0 now comes with the Stems feature found in the most recent update of their Serato DJ software.

Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument

Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Software, Tech

The Arturia MiniFreak V fully replicates the physical MiniFreak synthesizer that debuted in late 2022.

TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists

TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists

by Jay Remy | Jan 31, 2023 | Software, Tech

TIDAL HiFi Plus members are gaining a new tool allowing users to share playlists, albums and tracks in real time.

Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations

Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations

by Jay Remy | Jan 10, 2023 | Hardware, Tech

Seattle-based Eurorack module manufacturer Synthwerks has announced on social media and their website that the company is shutting down due to supply chain issues.

The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment

The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech, Uncategorized

Axxent’s 19-inch rackmount MS-100 is a relaunch of its 1999 predecessor, used for communication between studio and venue staff.

Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group

Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech

Renowned audio company Sonnox has announced that they are now merging with the Focusrite Group.

Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time

Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time

by Jay Remy | Dec 30, 2022 | Tech

Arturia is wrapping up a busy year of plugins by releasing a filter inspired by the Korg MS-20’s parameters.

Hot Track Time Machine – Get Lost in 14 Progressive Breaks Tracks from Yesteryear

Hot Track Time Machine – Get Lost in 14 Progressive Breaks Tracks from Yesteryear

by Andrew Wowk | Jun 8, 2023 | Essay, Stories

This edition of Hot Track Time Machine focuses on progressive breaks, the syncopated offshoot of progressive house.

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From May

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Choice Cuts From May

by Andrew Wowk | May 31, 2023 | Essay

Crate Digging is Andrew Wowk’s monthly roundup of top-tier tracks you might have missed from across the electronic music spectrum.

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