Latest articles by Si Truss
“An erratic semantic output”: Trump’s speech patterns become avant-garde compositions
The former Sparks bassist claims to have taken inspiration from medieval alchemy
WoO.1 is a pocket-sized sampler designed for endless on-the-go looping
New brand Wunderkammer is set to launch the pint-sized looper and sampler via Kickstarter imminently
"Evolves the SH-101 template while still capturing the sound of the original": Donner Essential L1 review
The Chinese brand's second synth enters into the increasingly busy budget 101 fray – can it stand out from its rivals?
"The TR-808's bass drum is undoubtedly the most recognisable electronic kick sound of all time": How to get the perfect 808s
In celebration of 808 Day, join us as we deliver 8 essential tips for perfecting your production with the 808's beloved kick drum
Serato DJ 4.0 overhauls the DJ software's library with new search tools, easier analysis and an emoji rating system
Serato DJ Pro 4.0 and Serato DJ Lite 4.0 are both available in public beta now
Why Silva Bumpa created his own R&B instrumental just to remix it into the garage-inspired Feel Da Same
Watch the rising UK artist break down his energetic track with vocalist Carla Monroe
6 ways to bring your tracks to life with Ableton Live’s revamped Auto Filter
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update
Enigmatic producer Burial releases a new 23 minute EP, Comafields and Imaginary Festival
But is he still producing all his tracks in Sony Sound Forge?
Massive X Player is a free plugin that lets users morph presets from Native Instruments’ wavetable powerhouse
With its new freebie, Native Instruments aims to bring its next-gen Massive to the masses
“The only way to find out about these things is to jump in”: Aphex Twin and Philip Glass on their '95 collaboration
The minimalist classical figurehead and electronic icon reflect on each other's work in a classic Future Music interview
"Inspiring sequencing ideas, paired with an underwhelming sound engine": AlphaTheta Chordcat first look
AlphaTheta returns to the studio for a chord-focused sequencer and groovebox. We've had a preview, and have mixed feelings...
Visco 2.0 turns Forever89's boundary-pushing drum machine into a polysynth – hands-on
Forever89’s free update adds a new tonal engine to its resynthesis-powered drum machine – we get hands-on
Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones on the imagined musical apocalypse that inspired All The Quiet
The London-based keyboardist, producer and composer on improvisation, learning production and the therapeutic value of music
“Unlocks a new layer of compositional creativity that was absent from previous versions”: Ableton Live 12 Suite review
With the arrival of Live 12.2, we revisit and update our review for 2025
Pivot is a ‘no-nonsense’ FM synth plugin from the designer of one of our favourite hardware instruments
With three operators, no algorithms and a morphing filter, Pivot aims to make FM user-friendly – and you can try a Lite version for free
Lawrence Hart on the mixed blessings of classical training and being ‘scrappy’ in the studio
The Domino artist and George Fitzgerald collaborator on the creative process behind Come In Out Of The Rain
How a novelty sample almost derailed the career of one of the greatest electronic acts of all time
A classic 1992 Future Music interview reveals how The Prodigy outgrew Charly and shook off the curse of ‘toy-town techno'
Tresor resident Nadia Struiwigh on why she avoids tutorials and keeps things 'loose' in the studio
"Every piece of gear has a character... it's like in a TV show, you have the main character, then you have other people that come in and out"
Digitakt II’s new firmware adds a major user-requested feature that sets it apart from the original
OS 1.5 adds the long-awaited Slice machine, offering a new way to work with samples
“A worthy addition to Moog’s long history of analogue synths”: Moog Messenger review
It might look a little basic at first glance, but on closer inspection Moog’s latest is a smart and inspiring – if pricey – monosynth
“All my equipment kind of glowed and then shut down”: The weather event that shaped a Richie Hawtin classic
“I probably made some of the hardest tracks I ever did”: The literal lightning strike behind Dimension Intrusion
The ultimate compression cheat sheet – go-to settings to help you make better music
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
“One of the most alive-feeling synths I’ve tried – even when it’s picking a fight”: Erica Synths Steampipe review
This digital physical modelling synth is designed with wind instruments in mind – but there’s more versatility here than meets the eye
