How to make country-style EDM like Avicii By Sara Simms published 29 June 24 Time to buckle up and get on your horse as we look at some methods of making country-style EDM
"Mid-side processing gives producers the ability to sculpt mixes far beyond conventional stereo processing": Here's why you should start mid-side EQing By Sara Simms published 11 June 24 Enhance the stereo imaging on your dance music project and hear it shine!
How to use classic dance sounds in modern deep house By Sara Simms published 14 May 24 Creating organ and piano sounds – two staples of the deep house genre – for our tracks
How to make a rave-ready techno track in Ableton Live By Sara Simms published 28 March 24 Prepare to get fists in the air as we learn the tools, tricks and tempos for nailing the basics of rave-ready techno
How to write melodies like Avicii: "A lot can be learned by studying Avicii’s melodies and using his composition ideas in your own tracks" By Sara Simms published 2 March 24 We pay tribute to the modern dance pioneer who, in his short time, set a standard for songwriting in the genre
How to create an effective buildup and breakdown: "The key to a good breakdown is developing contrast between the drop and the break" By Sara Simms published 21 February 24 How to build the tension leading to that magic moment
How to use tension and release to make a killer drop By Sara Simms published 10 January 24 We take on the all-important element of a track that will get heads turning and pulses racing
How to make a banging tech house groove By Sara Simms published 3 January 24 Get to know the fundamentals of dance music with our new monthly column as we begin with a drill down into the genre of tech house
How to create an ambient techno atmosphere By Sara Simms published 6 December 23 Ambience, space and atmosphere are key elements of any immersive techno track. Here's how to create them in your DAW
How to spice up a techno track with creative use of effects By Sara Simms published 6 December 23 Contemporary techno is driven by exploratory sound design. Here's a few ideas to get you started
14 tips for producing better techno: "Automate the low-pass filter frequency to create a rhythmic pattern on your bassline" By Sara Simms published 30 November 23 The pulsing momentum of techno is built upon some essential core components. Here are our top tips for making floor-filling techno bangers
The definitive guide to producing techno in 2023 By Sara Simms published 29 November 23 Sara Simms digs deep into the workings of this essential genre and shows you how to craft club-ready future techno classics
UJAM Beatmaker Circuits review By Sara Simms published 13 July 23 £58 €66 $61 Ever wanted to create classic drum machine and vintage drum grooves but don’t have the know-how? We may have just the thing…
W.A. Production KSHMR Reverb review By Sara Simms published 26 May 23 £40 €46 $50 Globally acclaimed music producer KSHMR collaborates with W.A. Production to deliver his first reverb plugin with many distinctive features