Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Must-Have Tracks From April

by Andrew Wowk | May 10, 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.

Crate Digging With Andrew Wowk – 10 Gems From March

by Andrew Wowk | April 20, 2023 | Essay, Music, Stories | 0 Comments

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.

Waves Audio Launches Creative Access Service, Ends Sales of Individual Plugins

by Jay Remy | April 20, 2023 | Software, Tech | 0 Comments

Via Waves Audio’s Creative Access platform, plugins now only work via the Waves Essential and Waves Ultimate plans.

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

by Jay Remy | April 20, 2023 | Tech | 0 Comments

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

by Jay Remy | March 6, 2023 | DJ Gear, Tech | 0 Comments

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

Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Excellent Tracks from February

by Andrew Wowk | March 2, 2023 | Essay, Stories | 0 Comments

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 Killer Tracks from January

by Andrew Wowk | February 1, 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.

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

by Jay Remy | January 31, 2023 | Tech | 0 Comments

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

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

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

Central London Club HERE to Host New Queer Party, MILK

Central London Club HERE to Host New Queer Party, MILK

by John Cameron | Jul 25, 2022 | Event, Stories

HERE, a recently opened 23,000-square-foot club in Central London, will soon be the home of a new queer party called MILK.

Printworks London Will Shut its Doors to Make Room for Offices

Printworks London Will Shut its Doors to Make Room for Offices

by John Cameron | Jul 14, 2022 | Stories, Venue

Printworks London will vacate its current premises as British Land will demolish a portion of the building for offices and shops.

Grupo Empresas Matutes Acquires Dominant Share of Privilege Ibiza

Grupo Empresas Matutes Acquires Dominant Share of Privilege Ibiza

by John Cameron | Jul 11, 2022 | Industry, Stories

José María Etxaniz of Privilege Ibiza’s former parent company has been embroiled in a legal dispute with Grupo Empresas Matutes since 2018.

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

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

by Andrew Wowk | Jul 5, 2022 | Essay, Stories

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

After Hours Activities and Lineup for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 Announced

After Hours Activities and Lineup for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 Announced

by Umut Avialan | Jun 24, 2022 | Event, Stories

The full lineup and after hours activities have been announced for Kappa FuturFestival 2022 from July 1st-3rd at Parca Dora in Italy.

Tech

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.

Mutable Instruments is Officially Closing

Mutable Instruments is Officially Closing

by Jay Remy | Dec 27, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

“The production of all modules has halted and Mutable Instruments will permanently shut down in December 2022,” the Paris-based company has posted on their website.

Roland Introduces the Drum Machine Collection

Roland Introduces the Drum Machine Collection

by Jay Remy | Dec 21, 2022 | Software, Tech

The TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and TR-727 plugins are now available in Roland’s Drum Machine Collection.

Arturia V Collection 9.1 Update Introduces Performance, Accessibility Updates

Arturia V Collection 9.1 Update Introduces Performance, Accessibility Updates

by Jay Remy | Nov 23, 2022 | Software, Tech

Arturia’s update of their V Collection 9 series expands on the software’s accessibility, personalization, creativity and hardware integration. Discovery Update 9.1 contains new sound tutorials for Korg’s MS-20 V, Prophet-5 V, CS-80 V and SQ-80 V synthesizer modules....

Solid State Logic Debuts the SSL CONNEX USB Microphone

Solid State Logic Debuts the SSL CONNEX USB Microphone

by Jay Remy | Nov 17, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Solid State Logic’s SSL CONNEX USB is a portable, multi-purpose microphone for high-quality audio capture.

Apple Updates Logic Pro X, MainStage 3, and GarageBand 10

Apple Updates Logic Pro X, MainStage 3, and GarageBand 10

by Jay Remy | Nov 17, 2022 | Software, Tech

Apple’s updates for Logic Pro, GarageBand and MainStage fix various bugs and adds new features.

Ableton’s Note iOS App Lets Users Create Music on the Go

Ableton’s Note iOS App Lets Users Create Music on the Go

by Jay Remy | Nov 17, 2022 | Software, Tech

With Ableton’s new Note app, users can map out beats and arrangements, record samples, and more.

Beatport DJ Party Mode Allows up to 4 DJs to Perform Together from Anywhere in the World

Beatport DJ Party Mode Allows up to 4 DJs to Perform Together from Anywhere in the World

by Jay Remy | Nov 17, 2022 | Software, Tech

Beatport's new technology allows up to four DJs perform with each other via Beatport DJ and DJ pool service Beatsource. Users can select tracks in both programs from Beatport’s vast library or import their own collection, then mix the tracks into each other in “Party...

The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Kit Creates Lo-Fi Vinyl Records

The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Kit Creates Lo-Fi Vinyl Records

by Jay Remy | Oct 12, 2022 | Hardware, Tech

Teenage Engineering has released a compact, portable record player kit that gives users the chance to create and play lo-fi vinyl. In collaboration with famous sound-to-object designer Yuri Suzuki, the PO-80 engraves and plays 5-inch discs with “ultra-analog lo-fi...

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.

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.

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