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An engineer creates his own mix of one of the biggest hits of the '80s and reveals its hidden audio treasures
By Daniel Griffiths published
Watch Daniel Duskin going to work on his SSL desk

“Calling anything with a loop or sample in it ‘hardgroove’ is kinda annoying and often misunderstands what the sound actually is”: Exploring the hardgroove genre
By Andy Price published
This techno subgenre has been rediscovered in recent years, but what elements make it stand apart from the rest?

“Let's go back to the mid-'80s where dance music began”: Your guide to creating a classic house track from scratch
By Andy Jones published
Produce an authentic-sounding house track with a dose of acid in 10 easy steps

How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
By Jon Musgrave published
It's relatively easy to brew some authentic Nintendo console-esque sounds with modern software. Here's how to rustle up some chiptune seasoning

How to create low-key ambient techno beats in your DAW
By Roland Schmidt published
Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.

Use this classic free Computer Music synth to generate movement across your track
By Roland Schmidt published
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes

Make your instrument sounds go further with this slick modulation hack
By Roland Schmidt published
Sometimes the best way to make your track feel more kinetic is to eschew plugins and get creative with your instruments

How to get this classic Sega-inspired synth for free and use it to create next-level chiptune sounds
By Jon Musgrave published
The perfect tool for making classic chiptune effects and sonics

"The soulful rough edges are what set your tracks apart from algorithmically-generated TikTok bops": 7 ways to make electronic music sound more human
By Hannah Bruce published
Breathe life and personality into your beats with these 7 tips for humanising your electronic music
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