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How to make Techno detuned saw leads using xFer Serum One of the most common lead sounds I’ve heard in Techno and its various sub-genres is the detuned saw lead. The quickest and easiest way to get this sort of lead sound going is by using unison. Unison is described as two or more oscillators […]
TOY TOY presents Anagram Label Night [Win Tickets!!!] TOY TOY x Anagram join forces to bring you an ‘Anagram Label Night’ in Johannesburg and we’ve got 5 sets of double tickets to giveaway! Event details Artists: Sinfol JP Enfant Craig Placid Tickets: R100 presale on Howler (Ticket link TBA) R150 at the door And Club: […]
Black Coffee returns for season 3 of Hi Ibiza residency Black Coffee will be at the helm of Hi Ibiza’s Saturday sessions this summer. Renowned and award-winning producer and DJ Black Coffee, real name Nathi Maphumulo, has been secured for another season at Hi Ibiza. Why mess with the magic? Over the past two years, […]
Richie Hawtin to release 25th anniversary box set of F.U.S.E albums Richie Hawtin presents, Dimensions, out 15 April. The name ‘Richie Hawtin’ is synonymous with the word ‘techno’ and now this pioneer is releasing a special 25th anniversary vinyl box set from his F.U.S.E moniker. The box set, called Dimensions, is set for release 15 […]
Roland Cloud adds legendary TB-303 synth To commemorate international 303 Day, Roland has added their legendary TB-303 synth as a plugin on the Roland Cloud. The Roland Cloud is a growing platform of legendary Roland synth emulations from the Jupiter to the Juno. Their latest additions come as a much-anticipated announcement, as it was one […]
Drumcode Festival 2019 Lineup in Amsterdam looks amazing Drumroll please for Drumcode Festival 2019. Adam Beyer’s phenomenal festival offering Drumcode festival returns to NDSM in Amsterdam on August 24 and judging by last year’s inaugural event, it’s only going to get bigger, better and groovier. As label boss of one of the most revered techno […]
10 ‘Firsts’ for James Monro Bazique Fest Headliner + Free tickets up for grabs “It will be fat, hypnotic and just a little bit wonky” – the words of James Monro Bazique festival headliner, the last time we interviewed him on IDM Mag. You can read that in-depth chat I had with James here. It […]
Temple presents Lady M, Dast & Dylan, MKLY & Sides at Modular Temple presents Lady M, Dast & Dylan, MKLY & Sides at Modular. Temple’s third showcase takes place in Cape Town on the 8th of March at the home of underground music in the city, Mødular, which will feature both international and local artists […]
Themba Heart of Africa mix debuts on Beats 1 One Mix Check out Themba Heart of Africa mix exclusively on Apple Music. Themba made his debut on the Beats 1 weekly radio show, One Mix, last weekend. This rising SA star celebrates African sounds and rhythms in house and techno, with his cultural, expressive style […]
VIDEO: Moodymann arrested at gunpoint on his own property Watch this harrowing video of Moodymann arrested on his own property. Home is where the heart is, home is where you feel safe and secure; at least that’s how it’s supposed to be, but unfortunate for Detroit house and Techno artist Moodymann this was not the […]
