Is AI the future of music? This is Emergent Drums: an AI-powered drum sampler plug-in – DJ TechTools
Audialab, the parent company behind Emergent Drums, has developed a new plug-in that uses state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence to generate unique samples constantly. The program works much like any traditional software or hardware-sampled beat machine, featuring a 16-pad layout – which is notably ideal for hooking up a USB drum pad controller. Essentially, when you load the […]
Film features Spiral Tribe, DIY and other leading systems of the era A new film documenting the free party movement, that saw hippies and ravers join forces and ultimately led to the largest illegal rave of all time, will be premiered next month. ‘Free Part: A Folk Tale’ is an independently made documentary following the […]
Last updated 21 September, 2023 In this replay of our live Q&A lesson, we talked through the key features pros look for in a DJ controller, mixing with older tracks, the easiest way to get started DJing, and more! Here’s what’s covered… 0:00 Intro 2:02 What do pros look for in a DJ controller? 4:49 […]
The Eurorack synth combines FM sound generation with analogue filters. [embedded content] Originally announced at the Superbooth trade show way back in 2021, the Jomox Mod FM has been a long time coming. Packaged as a Eurorack module but effectively an instrument in its own right, the Mod FM is an eight-voice FM synth with […]
Full ine up for Autumn on Marine Parade announced Horse Meat Disco Horse Meat Disco, Sean Johnston, Nooriya, Bakey b2b FelixCW, Riordan, Katy B (DJ Set), Sigma, Demi Riquisimo, Page Tomlinson, DJ Seinfeld, t e s t p r e s s, Kai Campos, TSHA, Eats Everything and more have been announced for the next […]
The MK3 version of the DJ controller has been completely redesigned. [embedded content] Native Instruments have updated the popular Traktor X1 DJ controller to MK3 spec. The completely redesigned controller has a similar layout to the MK2 version, but features NI’s latest look and build quality, with added screens and improved lighting. There’s a built-in […]
The new MK3 models feature polyphonic aftertouch. [embedded content] Native Instruments have announced updates to its Komplete Kontrol S range of MIDI keyboards. The MK3 model features a number of major upgrades and a new design, but the biggest news is the introduction of polyphonic aftertouch, a rare and highly sought after feature found on […]
Archive discovery re-opens world of sublime musicality NID studio circa 1969 Released next month on The state51 Conspiracy, NID Tapes: Electronic Music in From India 1969-1972 is a throwback to the early days of analogue composition. The compilation escapes the usual tendency towards Eurocentrism in championing this field, showcasing the collective’s experiments with the Moog […]
The new synth features elements of various other Analogue Solutions products. [embedded content] New from Analogue Solutions, the Ample is a synth designed to create a modern take on fat, old-school vintage sound. Featuring three oscillators, two LFOs, two envelope generators and a four-pole low-pass filter, the Ample draws on other Analogue Solutions models. Sound […]