Techno
The role of community Reaktor patches in shaping Audiojack’s release on Dirtybird
Audiojack explains how Reaktor tools and community patches shaped their new track “Rumours,” released on Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary series.
Kiki Botonaki’s favorite starting points when opening Massive
Kiki Botonaki breaks down how she shapes her signature Afro house tone inside Massive and how it drives her newest single on Non Merci Music.
How RE\MIND balances percussive groove with cinematic storytelling
RE\MIND and JK use Kontakt libraries and Afro-Brazilian samples to shape the emotional and rhythmic core of their new track “Choro.”
Maschine as a creative anchor in Bedouin’s production workflow
Bedouin share how Maschine anchors their creative flow, from studio to stage, and the role it plays in shaping Heavy On My Mind.
How Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic heritage with house
Kice uses Guitar Rig to merge Arabic instrumentation with house music on Al-Ain, shaping a sound that’s both authentic and club-ready.
7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every producer should know, covering drum beat patterns for funk, rock,...
How Kontakt and Raum keep Kokiri focused in his garden studio
Kokiri shares how his garden studio, trusted tools like Raum and Kontakt, and a simple setup have all helped sharpen his creative process.
Beyond four-on-the-floor: mixing with the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4
In this blog, you’ll learn how to use the Pattern Player in Traktor Pro 4, including DJ mix tips for creating transitions and builds, and live remixes.
The role of compression in Dam Swindle’s emotional tone and groove
Dam Swindle breaks down how they use compression creatively, sharing their workflow tips, mixing mindset, and other advice for producers.
The studio habits behind A.D.H.S.’ Drumcode success
Berlin techno artist A.D.H.S. breaks down his workflow, gear, and how he builds emotional, club-ready tracks faster using the Kontrol S-49 keyboard and Ozone.
Aaron Suiss on using Monark for full-bodied low end
Aaron Suiss shares how he uses Monark to craft powerful, clean bass lines and the low end approach behind his new single Hypno Therapy.
Building signature kits in Battery with Niki Sadeki’s personal touch
Niki Sadeki breaks down her workflow with Battery in the context of her new Fading Sun EP – from custom drum kits to creative resampling.
Transient shaping tricks from Boris Way’s latest release on Ultra
Explore how producer Boris Way crafts his melodic tech house and how he uses Transient Master to make punchy, emotional tracks like “Uber On Call.”
The ethics behind Boreta’s AI collab with Imogen Heap
Boreta explains how Guitar Rig and Reaktor helped shape his new AI collab with Imogen Heap. Discover how modular thinking drives his creative process.
Why Fernando Lagreca’s workflow balances presets and play
Fernando Lagreca breaks down how Komplete 15, Massive X, and his hardware synth shaped the upcoming ‘Cosmic Tide’ EP with Pedro Mercado.
Why Marion Di Napoli starts every track with feel, not theory
Marion Di Napoli shares how she uses Maschine Mikro to spark emotion, stay spontaneous, and shape her techno tracks with instinct.
What is amapiano music? Its history and how to make it
Learn how to make amapiano music with this walkthrough for producers, including guides to making amapiano beats, chords, and bass lines.
Jim Rider on staying disciplined in a synth like Massive
Jim Rider explains how he uses Massive to create movement without clutter, and why musicality always comes before complexity in his sound design.
How Sporty-O uses Komplete to stretch viral energy into full tracks
Sporty-O explains how Komplete helps him turn short-form energy into full club tracks, using tools like Kontakt, Massive X, and Raum for maximum contrast and movement.
Betical on staying minimal and intentional with Maschine
Betical explain how Maschine MK3 helps them stay collaborative and focused on groove, from early jams to finished tracks like “Back On 74 (Rework).”
How Adana Twins shape warmth and movement with Guitar Rig
Adana Twins break down how they use Guitar Rig to shape fat basslines, stereo layers, and emotional textures in “Keep On Coming.”
Meet the music producers shaping the sound of 2025
Step into the studios of 2025’s top producers – where beats are born, hits are crafted, and the sound of a generation is being defined.
Organic house music: exploring the genre and how to make it
Learn what organic house music is, how it differs from other house genres, and how to make organic house music with textured, natural sounds.
Florian Kruse shares his drum programming process for melodic techno – and his free essential Battery kit
Get Florian’s free Battery kit and discover how he shares how he builds clean, groovy drums in Battery, covering kit design, humanization, and his workflow behind Clockwork Mind.
