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7. August – 14. August 2026
This issue covers essential trance production fundamentals: fixing energy drops through arrangement strategies, crafting psytrance leads in Vital using portamento and LFO modulation, and quickly building pluck sounds with supersaw oscillators and ping-pong delay.
6. August – 13. August 2026
Learn essential track-finishing strategies by prioritizing hook-driven melodies over drums, and master layered piano and bass processing techniques to avoid muddy, chorus-like sounds in Ableton Live. Discover how subtle arrangement and texture layering create hypnotic minimal techno energy while maintaining production consistency across different pitch contexts.
5. August – 12. August 2026
This issue explores cutting-edge synthesizer design and pad sound design through reviews of the Pittsburgh Modular SV-2 and Waldorf Econ 6, plus a DIVA tutorial demonstrating LFO modulation techniques for melodic techno. Beatport chart analysis breaks down contemporary dance production's sonic elements, offering producers reference material for modern sound design.
4. August – 11. August 2026
This issue covers MixVault EQ, a plugin featuring fixed-band architecture for phase-stable mixing with smart preset generation based on audio source and genre. The 3D room visual metaphor enables intuitive tone shaping through gain adjustments while maintaining transparent, phase-artifact-free filtering.
3. August – 10. August 2026
Learn how to transform a simple loop into a full song using arrangement techniques like section organization and dynamic layer management in Ableton Live. Master professional vocal recording workflows including pitch correction, effects monitoring, and harmony layering for polished vocal tracks.
31. July – 7. August 2026
Learn to craft iconic Man with No Name bass sounds using Wavetable oscillator layering and filter automation in Ableton, plus discover why modern trance tracks need longer, narrative-driven structures beyond generic six-minute formats.
30. July – 6. August 2026
This issue covers streamlining arrangement workflows by building structure alongside loops, simplifying compressor interfaces with target loudness controls, and fixing production fatigue through ear calibration and strategic reference track checks. Additional productivity hacks using session planning and time-blocking techniques help producers finish tracks more consistently.
29. July – 5. August 2026
This issue covers hybrid control surfaces like the Reliq for seamless DAW integration, new VCV Rack modules for sequencing and FM synthesis, and indie dance production techniques featuring filter automation and mono bass design. Also featured: the Fabrik plugin's innovative node-based architecture for experimental sound design and Sonarworks virtual monitoring for accurate headphone translation.
28. July – 4. August 2026
This issue compares analog compressors like the SSL 4K and 1176 on drum buses while covering Cubase's Snap to Zero Crossing feature to eliminate editing clicks and demonstrating drum bus routing with saturation and layering techniques.
27. July – 3. August 2026
This issue covers EDM production fundamentals across five tutorials, progressing from basic drum patterns and MIDI chord progressions to advanced techniques like vocoder effects for robotic vocals and bassline creation. Learn practical workflows from Ableton Live's beginner series and professional production methods proven to achieve major label placements.
24. July – 31. July 2026
Master FM synthesis in Vital using MIDI parameters like pressure and mod wheel to generate limitless lead variations beyond native MP constraints. Build distinctive psytrance tracks by establishing a central 'soul' element and reinforcing it through cohesive sound design rather than relying on generic production formulas.
23. July – 30. July 2026
Learn minimal techno production through a Rene Wise-inspired breakdown covering FM synthesis and layer-stacking techniques. The tutorial covers essential tools like sidechain compression and automation for creating hypnotic, evolving soundscapes.
21. July – 28. July 2026
This issue emphasizes reclaiming musicianship fundamentals over tool obsession, while covering practical drum mixing techniques including gating and subkick layering, plus building effective reference track libraries for targeted mixing decisions.
20. July – 27. July 2026
Learn a top-down mixing workflow using bus organization and sidechain ducking for professional results, plus master AfroTech sound design with wavetable synthesis and Phrygian scales. This issue also covers Max 4 Live sequencer creation and innovative features like Paste Bounce Audio that preserve MIDI variations.
17. July – 24. July 2026
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16. July – 23. July 2026
Learn to craft aggressive UK dubstep bass sounds using Ableton Operator's FM synthesis, oscillator configuration, and multi-band compression techniques. The tutorial covers envelope shaping, modulation, and effects processing for textured, professional-quality low-end design.
14. July – 21. July 2026
This issue emphasizes that mastering critical listening skills and developing perceptual awareness are more fundamental to great mixing than technical knowledge, while covering practical techniques like 70s drum production with API preamps and phase manipulation, plus the Audiority Spatial D320 chorus plugin for adding depth to mixes.
13. July – 20. July 2026
This issue covers acid techno production fundamentals including saw wave sound design and hard-hitting kicks, plus Ableton Live 12.4's new tempo follower feature that syncs music to live performer input via microphone. Learn practical layering techniques for aggressive techno while discovering real-time tempo detection capabilities for dynamic live performance.
10. July – 17. July 2026
This issue covers CVilization's new Quad VCO firmware mode for advanced oscillator control, Karplus-Strong synthesis techniques in Ableton Live for creating synth sounds from delay, and Scintillate, a free spectral reverb ideal for ambient production.
9. July – 16. July 2026
Learn how to layer basslines over fixed chord samples using different scale degrees, and discover Django, a free plugin offering advanced envelope shaping and sidechain capabilities. The issue also covers the essential dance production formula: prioritize groove elements like swing and offbeat accents over complex sound design.
7. July – 14. July 2026
This issue covers mastering loudness without compression using gain automation and introduces Boz Digital Labs' Automator plugin for efficient EQ automation. Additional highlights include live jazz recording techniques for ensemble capture and the Mesanovic M97 preamp's tonal characteristics when driven harder.
6. July – 13. July 2026
This issue covers essential production techniques including a real-time 60-minute disco house remix challenge demonstrating the RAPID template workflow, and an in-depth breakdown of Beatport's #1 Afro house/melodic techno track analyzing groove creation through layering and syncopation. Additional tutorials focus on advanced mixing strategies for kick-bass balance, new Push 12.4 features like LFO modulation, and beginner drum pattern generation using Ableton's MIDI tools.
3. July – 10. July 2026
This issue covers creating signature psytrance Reese basses in Serum using unison detuning, flangers, and distortion for wide, aggressive tones. The tutorial details synthesizer techniques like saw wave configuration and harmonic filtering to craft distinctive bass drones and break elements.
2. July – 9. July 2026
This issue covers three essential bass production fixes: replacing plucky envelopes with sustained ones on sub bass, layering sub with separate top-end frequencies, and using saturation and compression to glue layers together for a cohesive sound.
1. July – 8. July 2026
Au5 demonstrates zero-latency spectral dynamics using MDynamicEQ's harmonics feature with band shelf filters as a budget alternative to Soothe 3, with practical applications for vocal de-essing and live sound processing. The technique employs specific Q, slope, and semitone spacing settings to achieve dynamic spectral compression across the full frequency range.
30. June – 7. July 2026
Joe Chiccarelli's Resonant Reverb plugin transforms reverb into a sculptable sound design instrument using filtering and distortion, while Renaud Letang's mixing insights emphasize establishing groove and emotion before technical adjustments. Abbey Road's Big Nessie sampler demonstrates unconventional sound design by capturing sewing machines and fabrics as playable instruments.
29. June – 6. July 2026
Learn Ben Böhmer's harmonic layering secrets using chord inversions and pad textures for emotional depth, plus master advanced DJ scratches like the crab and flare technique. Discover how to replicate expensive hardware reverb workflows by printing reverb to audio tracks for creative editing and manipulation.
26. June – 3. July 2026
This issue debunks harmful mixing myths like indiscriminate EQ cutting and explores additive synthesis through the Sine Machine plugin, while demonstrating efficient FM lead generation workflows in Serum 2 using randomization and MPE control.
25. June – 2. July 2026
This issue covers metric modulation for seamless house-to-drum & bass transitions using common rhythmic patterns between 128-170 BPM, plus frequency masking solutions via sidechain compression to prevent instrumental-vocal clashes without traditional ducking.
23. June – 30. June 2026
This issue covers critical mixing fundamentals: proper gain staging for capturing preamp character and the importance of level matching when evaluating processing. It also includes practical workflows like context-aware sample selection with Reference 3 and insights into capturing authentic performances, from Tony Iommi's microtonal guitar technique to hybrid loop-based recording approaches.
22. June – 29. June 2026
This issue covers five tech house production essentials from Mau P's "MERTHER" including kick design and sidechain bass techniques, plus creative sound design using Spectral Resonator to transform foley into melodic elements through scale-aware quantization. It also explores hexagonal MIDI controller layouts and their ergonomic advantages over traditional rectangular grids for faster, more consistent playing.
19. June – 26. June 2026
This issue covers essential Serum synthesis techniques for trance producers: the one-note orchestra constraint method for breakthrough sound design, and practical tutorials on crafting percussive leads and evolving sample-and-hold bleeps through LFO modulation and wavetable manipulation.
18. June – 25. June 2026
This issue covers frequency masking solutions using Dagan's sidechain and smart mode features to intelligently duck resonant frequencies between instruments like plucks and pads, replacing traditional EQ and ducking methods. The approach emphasizes establishing a mixing hierarchy while preserving tonal consistency across your mix.
16. June – 23. June 2026
Dan Malsch compares 1176 compressor units across hardware and plugins, demonstrating aggressive compression techniques on vocals, bass, and drums. David reveals an unconventional Smart Gate plugin trick for isolating overhead drum mics and reducing room reflections while preserving snare detail.
15. June – 22. June 2026
This issue covers melodic house production fundamentals including chord theory with borrowed chords and harmonic layering, plus drum tightening techniques using multiband dynamics in Ableton. Additional highlights include five essential melodic house techniques and beginner mistakes like excessive reverb usage.
12. June – 19. June 2026
This issue covers LFO-based drum design in Serum 2, creating organic patterns with Max for Live's MDD Snake, building thick psytrance acid 303s with high-pass filtering, and AI-powered kick extraction via RareDSP Drum Clone. Also featured is The Him's Ninja AB referencing plugin for real-time multi-track mix comparison.
11. June – 18. June 2026
This issue covers improving rolling bass subs by reducing note length to eliminate monotonous drones and maintain groove definition in house production. Learn how shorter sub notes create space and rhythmic clarity compared to continuous rolling basslines.
10. June – 17. June 2026
This issue takes a first look at UVI Rumble, a new bass synthesizer plugin.
9. June – 16. June 2026
This issue features the JZ Mic MU-1, the first hybrid microphone combining ribbon and condenser elements for versatile recording, plus SSG Audio's Loudness Pro mastering limiter that uses variable-knee clipping for transparent loudness. Dan Malsch also breaks down five essential plugins for modern rock mixing with real session examples.
8. June – 15. June 2026
This issue covers hard techno kick design and sidechain compression techniques, melodic techno vocal layering and stereo width strategies, plus a TB-303 acid sound recreation tutorial. Additional content includes four producers' creative sample interpretations and live A&R feedback on mixing and arrangement fundamentals.
5. June – 12. June 2026
This issue covers PAM sampler's advanced sound design capabilities, finishing track production through emotional narrative structure, and three practical saturation techniques for tone shaping. Additional content includes kick drum synthesis in Serum 2 using dual LFO modulation for professional results.
4. June – 11. June 2026
Learn seven bridge arrangement techniques including kick doubling, high-pass filtering, and reverb sends to create smooth transitions between song sections. The video breaks down percussive preparation and resampling methods that professional producers use to prevent track repetitiveness.
3. June – 10. June 2026
This issue covers creating phase distortion in Serum 2 by modulating delay time with a noise oscillator instead of traditional phase shifters, with techniques applicable to sub-bass, chords, and vocals. A free FX preset is available on Patreon demonstrating both mono and stereo implementations using curve editing.
2. June – 9. June 2026
This issue covers the McDSP DC-2 dual-stage compressor plugin with serial/parallel architecture and integrated tools, plus optimal mastering plugin chain sequencing to ensure proper signal flow. Rock guitar mixing techniques featuring frequency shaping around 6-7kHz and multi-amp layering are also detailed alongside headphone calibration solutions for accurate reference monitoring.
1. June – 8. June 2026
This issue covers drum production techniques from beginner to advanced, including sidechain compression and swing quantization, plus practical mixing tricks like New York compression for drum impact. You'll also learn extension development for Ableton Live 12 and how to recreate classic 90s bass sounds using harmonic layering.
29. May – 5. June 2026
This issue covers kick drum sound design using envelope shaping in Serum to replicate acoustic behavior, and introduces reverse-engineering presets as a learning method. Also featured is TugPhonon, a free tape delay plugin with modular routing for creative effects processing.
28. May – 4. June 2026
This issue explores alternatives to the Textures plugin for adding grit and analog character, demonstrating free and paid options like Tumult, Pentamento, and Origin. The core message: prioritize interesting, imperfect sounds over polished production in modern music.
26. May – 2. June 2026
This issue covers advanced mixing techniques across classic and modern productions, including SSL/Harrison console chains on Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain," hardware emulation accuracy in Softube's Fairchild 670 plugin, and unconventional recording approaches like quad tracking for heavy guitar tones. Key insights include Tchad Blake's philosophy on console coloration choices and physical modeling techniques that capture authentic hardware character in plugins.
25. May – 1. June 2026
Learn Weval's hybrid hardware-Ableton setup that synchronizes synthesizers and drum machines via MIDI, plus master a 10-step melody ladder system for structured EDM composition. Also discover kick drum synthesis in Serum 2 using envelope-shaped components and smart clipping techniques for transparent audio mastering.
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