Tech Talk

Wanna dutty up your sounds?! You can mash up your beats using Tape, yes, Tape (ask your Dad). You can add grit, dirt, fuzz, wow and flutter and all other sorts of Lo-Fi goodness by reading through the steps below and getting experimental. Dive into the world of Lo-Fi now... In the age of Lo-Fi Hip Hops’ burgeoning popularity, it...

Remember that old toy keyboard you used to play with as a kid? Well, that sort of thing is gold dust to a Circuit Bender! A bit of rewiring wizardry here, a dash of circuit manipulation there, and there you have it, you've got yourself some crazy new sound to tweak to your heart's content! There's plenty to explore in...

A stone-cold classic! You won't get sounds like this out of your laptop!! Up there with the Minimoog as one of the all-time greatest synths. Have a look below as we explore what made it stand out from the rest and find why it was so loved by so many... Released in 1978 after being developed by Dave Smith and...

From Russia With Love!? Not exactly the first place you'd expect to crop up in an article about Synths, but here we are. They have made, and continue to make, some banging synths. Who woulda thought?! Come join us on an unexpected journey through the history of synths to come out of...Mother Russia!! When you think of nations pushing the...

Your phone...sometimes it's hard to stop staring at it. We use them to kill time, keep in contact, send funny messages, get the news, all sorts. In between the endless scrolling, sometimes inspirations can hit. So you better be prepared! Take a look at some of the best apps available to bang out some tasty beats on the move!! Mobile...

Mixing can be a tedious process! It can feel like you're banging your head against the wall trying to get everything to sit in place. Don't let it get you down! Follow these simple steps and you'll at least be ahead of the game in getting that much-needed gloss on those sounds! To mix like a pro, you need to...

Can I get a one-shot?! Kicks, snares, hats, percussion, vocals, claps...the list goes on. Want to venture on the wild side of making your own gully beats? Then I think it's time you enter the wondrous world of one-shots... What is a One-Shot? Simply put, a one-shot is a single sample - it can be a kick drum, a snare...