Blog

News, reviews, and in-depth tutorials for music producers and DJs. Browse every article — sorted newest first.

Showing 133–140 of 140 articles

Roland SP-404MKII V5 Update: Now a Full-Featured Serato DJ Controller

Roland's SP-404 MKII now supports Serato DJ, revolutionizing DJ and production workflows with seamless integration and enhanced performance capabilities. Discover the game-changing V5 update today.

Elena MarshApr 3, 20253 min read

DJing

Serato’s Next Chapter: Inside Tiny Ltd’s Acquisition of the DJ Software Leader

Serato’s acquisition by Tiny Ltd. marks a new era for the DJ software giant, promising growth and stability while maintaining its independent roots.

Elena MarshApr 1, 202515 min read

Music Theory

Scaler: music composition plugin updated to v3

Discover the powerful new features of Scaler 3, the ultimate music composition plugin, designed to inspire creativity and streamline your music production process.

Priya RamanMar 30, 20258 min read

Production

Ultimate Guide to Parallel Drum Compression in EDM

Master parallel drum compression in EDM to achieve powerful, professional drum sounds. Learn techniques, tools, and insights from top producers to elevate your tracks.

Priya RamanMar 30, 202512 min read

Xfer Records Serum 2 wavetable synthesizer interface

Production

Serum 2 Review: Xfer's Hybrid Synth, One Year On

An honest Serum 2 review: what's new vs the original Serum, the $249 price, the free upgrade for v1 owners, system requirements, and who should bother.

Marcus FeldMar 20, 202511 min read

Production

Ableton announced Live 12.2 update

Ableton Live 12.2 beta introduces new features like Bounce in Place, Auto Filter enhancements, and improved Push integration, elevating user experience and creative potential.

Priya RamanMar 15, 20254 min read

Production

Unleashing Analog Warmth with the TK Audio Transformer

Discover how the TK Audio Transformer brings vintage analog warmth and character to your digital mixes, offering rich harmonic content and classic console saturation.

Priya RamanFeb 27, 20255 min read

Production

How to License Your Music: A Producer's Guide to Earning Royalties

Learn how to license your music for film, TV, ads, and games. Understand sync licensing, royalties, PROs, and strategies to get your tracks placed.

Priya RamanDec 7, 20245 min read