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Creating percussion sounds from scratch with FM synthesis

May 4, 2020 By Dash Glitch

Creating percussion sounds from scratch with FM synthesis Let’s explore using FM synthesis to create a huge variety of drum and percussion sounds from scratch. We’ve looked at the more traditional electronic percussion synthesis methods, using white noise and applying subtractive methods to shape the tone and envelope of the sound. Using FM to create […]

Tagged With: drum, fm synthesis, modulation, percussion sounds from scratch, snare, Synth Filed Under: Tech Tutorials

MIDI Pad Controllers

Top Five MIDI Pad Controllers right now

March 16, 2020 By Dash Glitch

Top Five MIDI Pad Controllers right now MIDI Pad Controllers can add a lot to one’s music production, but how does one choose the right one? Here are our top five choices, for various reasons. Choosing the perfect MIDI Pad controller to suit you can be a tough one, there are so many options out […]

Tagged With: beat, DAW, drum, MIDI Pad Controllers, Music production, sequencer Filed Under: Gear & Software Reviews

Rob Papen eXplorer 6 bundle introduces two new plugins

November 26, 2019 By Dash Glitch

Rob Papen eXplorer 6 bundle introduces two new plugins Introducing the Rob Papen eXplorer 6 bundle, including 25 plugins with two new additions to the line-up. Rob Papen has long been a highly-revered name in the plugin industry, responsible for some incredibly popular plugins such as Predator, BLUE and more. The latest update to Rob […]

Tagged With: drum, FX, Plugin, Rob Papen eXplorer 6, Synth, vst Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Mixed in Key Captain Beat is designed to elevate your drum tracks

November 14, 2019 By Dash Glitch

Mixed in Key Captain Beat is designed to elevate your drum tracks Introducing the newest member of the Captain plugins family, Mixed in Key Captain Beat, designed to elevate your drum tracks. Mixed in Key Captain Beat works in a similar way to the rest of the Captain plugins range, but specifically designed for rhythms […]

Tagged With: drum, MIDI, Mixed in Key Captain Beat, Plugin, Rhythm, vst Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

IK Multimedia MODO DRUM

IK Multimedia MODO DRUM – A new physical modelled drum kit plugin

June 20, 2019 By Dash Glitch

IK Multimedia MODO DRUM – A new physical modelled drum kit plugin IK Multimedia MODO DRUM is a new virtual drum instrument with unmatched versatility, it’s based on physical modelling synthesis. The new IK Multimedia MODO DRUM combines the incredible accuracy and versatility of physical modelling synthesis to introduce unseen before levels of drum programming. […]

Tagged With: drum, IK Multimedia MODO DRUM, modal, physical modelling, Plugin, virtual Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Novation Circuit 1.8 firmware update adds new user-requested features

March 12, 2019 By Dash Glitch

Novation Circuit 1.8 firmware update adds new user-requested features The latest firmware update for the Novation Circuit adds a variety of user-requested features, from unquantized recording to micro-step editing. When the Novation Circuit was originally released, it was only capable of sequencing MIDI within a quantized grid. The 1.6 firmware update introduced micro-step editing to […]

Tagged With: drum, firmware, MIDI, novation circuit, Synth, update Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Korg Volca series gets a new semi-modular and FM drum synth

January 17, 2019 By Dash Glitch

Korg Volca series gets a new semi-modular and FM drum synth The highly popular Korg Volca series sees two new exciting additions to its lineup – The Volca Drum and Volca Modular. The Volca Drum is a digital percussion synthesizer based around an incredibly flexible internal DSP engine. The Volca Drum boasts six parts, each […]

Tagged With: analog, drum, FM, korg volca, Modular, Synth Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Alesis Strike Multipad – the next generation digital drum pad

November 28, 2018 By Dash Glitch

Alesis Strike Multipad – the next generation digital drum pad The new Alesis Strike Multipad introduces a variety of advanced sampling and looping capabilities to their affordable drum performance powerhouse. Alesis Strike Multipad is their latest iteration in drum performance pads, with a massively expanded onboard memory and over 7000 built-in sounds from traditional percussion […]

Tagged With: Alesis Strike Multipad, DAW, digital, drum, Looper, sample Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Noir Drum synthesizer

Noir Drum synthesizer for iOS is kind of different

November 21, 2018 By Dash Glitch

Noir Drum synthesizer for iOS is kind of different Noir drum synthesizer for iOS takes a new approach to creating drums and rhythmic bass patterns. The core focus behind Noir is the intuitive, yet advanced step-sequencer capable of controlling everything from pitch and steps, to a wide variety of modulations. Noir is essentially a monophonic […]

Tagged With: App, drum, iOS, Music production, Noir, Synth Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

Patterning 2

Patterning 2 iOS-based advanced drum machine and sequencer

August 16, 2018 By Dash Glitch

Patterning 2 iOS-based advanced drum machine and sequencer Patterning 2 is the latest iteration of the iOS-based drum machine, with a wide variety of expanded features. Patterning 2 features all the same drum kits and features from the original version, with a variety of new features to make programming and creating drum sequences much more […]

Tagged With: drum, iOS, Mobile, Music production, Patterning 2, sequencer Filed Under: Tech & Gear News

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@zozofenface chats to @audiodact to get the scoop on his debut album 'Reveries' - Out now on @ibogarecords!

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What are your thoughts on popular rock n roll lyri What are your thoughts on popular rock n roll lyrics incorporated into dance music? 😊
 
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@eitan_reiter's full set from @boomfestivalofficial 2022's Alchemy Circle is up on his YouTube! 🔥

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@davidguetta has remixed @bennybenassi’s ‘Sati @davidguetta has remixed @bennybenassi’s ‘Satisfaction’ in honour of its 20th anniversary! 🔥

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View from the dancefloor during @astrixofficial li View from the dancefloor during @astrixofficial live at @boomfestivalofficial 2022 🔥

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Don’t forget to check out our interview with Ace Ventura about his latest LP ‘Ace Ventura in Dub’! ➡ 🔗 in bio!

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@davemac77 chats to @dj_aceventura about his recently released eleven track compilation 'Ace Ventura in Dub'. - out now on @ibogarecords 🔥

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