Roland’s Verselab MV-1 Allows Producers to Create Complete Songs Without a Laptop

Roland‘s latest offering is a game-changer for music production, a powerful instrument encompassing a groove box, vocal processor, and sampler in one device. Best of all, it enables music producers to create an entire song in under ten minutes—no laptop required. The architects of the iconic TR-808 drum machine have another cutting edge product on their …

Stranger Things Composer Michael Stein Launches Music Production Tool Service

Music producers and fans of the dreamy, atmospheric synth work of the popular series Stranger Things will be delighted to learn that the mind behind its award-winning music, Michael Stein, has compiled his sounds into a new production service for the Ableton and Logic Pro digital workstations.  The Protovault is a collaborative effort between Stein and producer Protovolt that …

Here’s a Free Pack of 80’s-Inspired Synthwave Drum Samples

It’s no secret that synthwave has erupted in popularity in recent years. The genre has escaped the handcuffs of its confines in sci-fi soundtracks and video games, breaking into the mainstream with a synth-laden vengeance. To lend a hand to the growing number of electronic music producers taking on synthwave, BVKER has released an expansive sound …

NOISIA’s Nik Roos Announces Upcoming Music Production Tutorials

Nik Roos of legendary drum & bass and breakbeat trio NOISIA has announced that he will be hosting twin music production tutorials before the end of December.  Music producers who’d like a glimpse into the iconic group’s music production techniques should head over to their Patreon to unlock the tutorials. Roos will be dissecting the project file for NOISIA’s track …

Watch What So Not and San Holo Go Head-to-Head in Season Finale of “Beat Smash”

Ever since they debuted their “Beat Smash” series in October 2020, Brownies & Lemonade have served up unique music production content featuring many dance music stars. QUIX, Juelz, TYNAN, Blanke, and many others have graced the show’s virtual stage in a head-to-head battle of beats over the last couple months. To put a cherry on top …

Watch How to Make a Song Fit for Cyberpunk 2077

Chances are if you’ve been on the internet in the past week, you’ve been bombarded with talk about Cyberpunk 2077. Not only was it one of the most anticipated video game releases of all-time, but to the delight of EDM.com readers, it also leans heavily on electronic music culture. Considering the game’s futuristic setting, it …