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How to use tension and release to make a killer drop

We take on the all-important element of a track that will get heads turning and pulses racing

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How to make a banging tech house groove

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

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Apashe: "Ableton became a reason to give up on your old DAW and switch - now Bitwig is starting to get that same traction"

Best of 2023: Blending the world of classical music with a hard-hitting, electronic ethos, Apashe is operating within a uniquely epic sonic universe. We find out more about the scope of his ambitions

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5 underrated DAWs that aren't Logic, Ableton or Pro Tools, and why you should consider switching

Best of 2023: If you've been using the same DAW for years, now might be the time to consider these low-cost, feature-packed alternatives

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Can you really upgrade Push 3 in less than 30 minutes? We put Ableton's new Upgrade Kit to the test

We go against the clock to find out how quick and easy it really is to transform Ableton's tethered MIDI controller into a standalone groovebox

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Ableton’s Push 3 Upgrade Kit is here, and It looks like it’s incredibly easy to turn your MIDI controller version into a standalone instrument

Is it worth the $1,049 upgrade price, though?

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6 of the best new controllers and sequencers in 2023

Ableton's vastly reimagined third iteration of Push takes the top spot this year, but who else made our shortlist?

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How to create an ambient techno atmosphere

Ambience, space and atmosphere are key elements of any immersive techno track. Here's how to create them in your DAW

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How to spice up a techno track with creative use of effects

Contemporary techno is driven by exploratory sound design. Here's a few ideas to get you started

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"So powerful, you might need to switch it off and on again": The ultimate guide to Roar, the gnarly saturation plugin that's the best thing about Ableton Live 12

Capable of truly out-there, mind-bendingly powerful sounds, here's why Roar could be one of the greatest effects Ableton Live has ever seen…

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Ableton Live vs Bitwig Studio: which is the best DAW for you?

As Live 12 arrives, we put it head-to-head with Bitwig Studio 5 to ask, which is the king of the Berlin DAWs?

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5 things you need to know to get the most out of Ableton Live 12

Video: master the big workflow changes to become a Live 12 power user

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The ultimate guide to Meld, Ableton Live 12's new synth

This modulating monster of a synth is just one very good reason to consider the leap to Live 12. Here's why…

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We've been testing out Ableton Live 12 for a month - here's what you really need to know

What's new in Live 12? New synths, effects, MIDI tools, a refreshed interface and more

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Ableton announces Live 12: major update brings a new synth, MIDI tools and interface tweaks to the feature-packed DAW

A new bi-timbral, MPE-compatible synth and a powerful multi-stage saturation effect are among the highlights of Live's latest update

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Show Us Your Studio #12: "Ableton Push’s pad layout is a bit like a guitar fretboard - I can play 10ths with one hand and have my second hand free"

Fingerstyle guitarist Julian Kleiss's minimal home studio set-up is simple but effective

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How to integrate Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio into your music productions

RECORDING WEEK 2023: Learn how – and why – you should work with this increasingly usable surround system

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Cinthie: "My studio is pretty much a Roland museum. All these old machines are all still very relevant"

As a DJ, producer, label boss and owner of the Elevate record store, Cinthie is a cornerstone of Berlin’s contemporary house scene

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10 tips for getting started with your Ableton Push 3

Ableton’s reimagined controller balances a familiar workflow with some significant new capabilities. We're here to help you get acquainted...

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Fantastic (stock) plugins and how to use them: Ableton Drift

We take you on a guided tour of Ableton Live's new, MPE-enabled virtual analogue synth

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Bitwig Studio 5 review

With version 5, Bitwig is redefining what a DAW is. This latest update sees it become a modulating monster of a DAW and instrument

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Issue 397 of Future Music is out now

Ableton Push 3 and laptop-free production. Plus: Matthew Herbert, Bright & Findlay, Nabihah Iqbal, Akai MPC X SE, Roland SH-4d masterclass & much more!

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Is this really the most overused music production technique of 2023?

YouTuber Zen World shows us how to recreate the classic 'trance gate' effect that's making a resurgence in modern dance music

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The "first producer to be transformed into AI", Cosm Bot is an AI chatbot and music production expert trained on 1000 hours of online tutorials

Trained on YouTuber Tom Cosm's videos, Algonaut's Cosm Bot says it's "here 24/7 to answer your questions on audio production, DJing, or whatever's on your mind"

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How many tracks can Ableton Push 3 Standalone actually run?

Ableton's latest hardware instrument pushed to the limit

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