Native Instruments has released a new soundpack for Maschine, Helios Ray, paying long-overdue homage to the Los Angeles-centered beat music scene and its recent influence on global electronic music. Echoes of Flying Lotus and Gaslamp Killer can be heard in

We are happy to report that former Dubspot student Fernando Arruda a.k.a. FJAZZ has recently licensed three tracks (Embody, Salt Waters and Round Edge) from his album Sound Bending to the new film Concussion, which also features music by Brian Eno

Dubspot instructor and turntablist champion DJ Spictakular kicks off a new video tutorial series entitled Tricktakular: Trick Mixing. In this series, DJ Spictakular will explore basic and advanced mixing techniques and offer tips and advice for all levels of DJing.

In this new series directed at the motivational side of music creation, Dubspot Logic instructor and course designer Matt Shadetek offers some creative strategies that will help you be more productive in the studio and more effective in promoting your

Propellerhead Software dropped big news this week with the announcement of Reason 7, scheduled for release in Q2 of 2013. This latest version of Reason brings MIDI output, parallel channels, retro effects, and ReCycle to the already powerful music production

Dubspot descends upon SXSW once again, intent on teaching the world to make music! Come join us for education sessions, performances, demonstrations, discussions, and some relaxation at the biggest technology and music fest in the West… Over the course of

Native Instruments has announced a new update of their comprehensive Komplete 9 collection, featuring some exciting new additions to their established lineup including Monark, a new virtual analog synth that brings classic Minimoog sounds to your software setup, as well

Marley Marl is unquestionably one of the greatest producers and DJs in hip hop history. His influence and importance to hip hop are undeniable, and his innovative productions and pioneering use of sampling helped define the genre.

Music from Dubspot students, tutorials on visual performance, Traktor DJ for iPad, room correction tech and more…

It’s finally warming up again and we’re ready to get back out and dance. If you’re looking for quality music event experiences this that rise above the cut this summer, check out these five stand out events that are happening across North America in 2013