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Synthesis
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Sinistarr selects his 5 favorite REAKTOR synths
The Detroit native talks us through the Factory Library classics underpinning his eclectic productions.
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RAZOR at 10: Creator Errorsmith reflects on a decade of dissonance
Discover the experimental origins of this powerhouse additive synth and pick up some pro tips on getting the most out…
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Mangle and mutate everyday sounds into something special with these 5 free KONTAKT instruments
Uncover the secrets to sample manipulation with these sound design–friendly freebies.
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Hear Faze Miyake roll his transatlantic influences into a brooding grime beat
Learn why rapid-fire sketching is everything to the prolific London producer's creative process.
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Zombies in Miami: “Every track is an adventure and a fresh start”
We talk gear, inspiration, and humble beginnings with one half of the Mexican techno/rock crossover phenomenon.
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Don’t miss this versatile, free MASSIVE X preset from São Paulo’s Badsista
The fast-rising Brazilian producer and DJ invites real-time knob twiddling with her intuitively macro-mapped patch.
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Sonic sculpting with ambient maestro Rafael Anton Irisarri
The New York composer dissects the processes, inspirations, and custom-built KONTAKT instruments behind his dark, textural soundscapes.
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Electro-experimentalist Gábor Lázár tests the limits of the free LazerBass synthesizer
Hear an exclusive single-synth sketch from the Hungarian producer, then learn how it was made.
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Flora Yin-Wong meshes the traditional with the futuristic in this haunting, percussive sketch
Hear the London-based producer layer metallic textures and sampled plucks over an insistent BATTERY-powered rhythm.
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Real Talk: Orchin blends shoegaze and emo with 90s trance and bubblegum pop
A digital pop iconoclast offers tricks for producing with fake guitars, squishy drums, distorted synths, and gigantic pop vocals.
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Download a free MASSIVE X patch from dance-floor experimentalist AYA
The Manchester producer shares an unstable-yet-user-friendly mutating lead patch for MASSIVE X.
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Download a shape-shifting, retro MASSIVE X patch from composer Joseph Trapanese
This free patch goes from ‘80s FM leads to warbling string-synth pads with a flick of the mod wheel.