Articles by: Tim Cant

10 sample libraries that changed electronic music

10 classic sample packs that changed electronic music

By Tim Cant published 1 July 22

From hardcore jungle breaks to genre-bending club sounds, we celebrate the most memorable collections

The Prodigy: 10 tracks that define their genre-smashing sound

By Tim Cant published 21 March 22

On vocalist Maxim's birthday, we survey the tracks that cemented the highly influential band's reputation as musical innovators

Ableton Live 11 Suite review

By Tim Cant published 28 December 21

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Best of 2021: The immensely popular DAW reaches its 11th iteration with an array of new features

"That's it son - just drop a kick on every beat and you're almost there!"

5 electronic music genres that literally anyone can produce

By Tim Cant published 9 February 21

Discover the styles that can be child's play

"Now, if someone could just invent an auto beat-making/arranging/mixing/mastering plugin I'd be all set..."

4 VST plugins that every electronic music producer wishes existed

By Tim Cant published 27 August 20

Allow us to indulge our deepest instrument and effect fantasies...

12 epically self-indulgent ‘90s electronic music tracks to luxuriate in during lockdown

By Tim Cant published 29 May 20

Extra-long bangers that will challenge your attention span

9 ways to be a productive electronic music producer in self-isolation

By Tim Cant published 18 March 20

Stave off cabin fever with our guide to making the most of your time in solitary confinement

The 7 types of electronic music producer: which are you?

By Tim Cant published 4 March 20

Trap Kid? Mid-life Synth Crisis Man? Work out exactly who you are and who you’re dealing with in this handy guide

5 music production myths busted!

By Tim Cant published 28 February 20

Your ears shouldn't always be trusted, and your DAW's audio engine doesn't suck...

Producers: how to get your music played by DJs

By Tim Cant, DJ Expo published 5 February 20

Want DJs to support your productions? Follow our dos and don'ts

How to make a ‘90s hardcore rave track like Calvin Harris’s Hypnagogic (I Can’t Wait)

By Tim Cant published 29 January 20

A Bobby Bryrd break meets a vocal acapella, M1 piano and acid house bassline in the Love Regenerator banger

The top 10 most unlikely sample sources

By Tim Cant published 18 July 17

Aled Jones meets rave and Macaulay Culkin goes jungle

How to make a Paleo Bounce track

By Tim Cant published 31 March 17

We show you how to create the ultimate old-school sound!

5 reasons why your protest song is making things worse

By Tim Cant published 6 February 17

Why fighting the power could be counter-productive

5 electronic music genres that used to be cool (but aren't any more)

By Tim Cant published 30 June 16

We slip on our rose-tinted headphones

Dry those tears: you'll be crying again soon enough.

10 ways being an electronic music producer ruins your life

By Tim Cant published 20 May 16

You might have the sickest wobs on your block, but have they come at a terrible cost?

This isn't what you want to see when you play someone your music.

The 10 dumbest technical mistakes that producers make

By Tim Cant published 3 January 16

Make sure you don't fall into these all too familiar traps

The 10 best and worst sampled tunes ever!

By Tim Cant published 4 December 15

When it comes to sampling, taste (or lack of it) is paramount, so here are our top ten sampled tracks, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous...

8 dumb things you need to stop doing when you're sampling

By Tim Cant published 2 December 15

Sampling grants us great power, but with it comes great responsibility. Here are the eight mortal sampling sins you need to stop committing right now.

Alan Parsons on his favourite gear and why he avoids using compression

By Tim Cant published 13 November 15

Legendary producer discusses latest lecture series at Abbey Road Studios

Channel One's Mikey Dread on running one of the world's most famous sound systems

By Tim Cant published 9 October 15

The veteran DJ tells us about the trials and tribulations of bringing spiritual music to the masses.

The 10 worst ways musicians troll themselves online

By Tim Cant published 21 July 15

How to avoid being an internet ignoramus

WARNING: making electronic music can drive you to drink.

The 10 worst things about being an electronic music producer

By Tim Cant published 15 June 15

Making beats in your DAW can be great fun, but there are downsides...

The ultimate Christmas party playlist

By Tim Cant published 1 December 14

Rule Yule with this awesome festive DJ set

Tom Findlay: "You just need to get eight bars of pure groove and then you can have fun with it!"

Groove Armada's Tom Findlay on the art of the re-edit

By Tim Cant published 18 November 14

The DJ/producer discusses his latest Late Night Tales compilation