Sound Behind the Song: “Song of Life” by Leftfield Stefan Wyeth March 3, 2025 Leftfield came from the same primordial soup as the greatest British dance acts. Explore this iconic track and the TB-303’s role in it. Read More »
Sound Behind the Song: “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim Stefan Wyeth March 3, 2025 Here’s how the artist’s omnipresent ’90s hit “Praise You” harnessed the Roland TB-303 to become a radio and dancefloor sensation. Read More »
Beyond Acid: Pushing the TB-303 into New Sonic Territory Christian Moraga March 3, 2025 Break down the techniques to create 303-based sounds, complete with step-by-step programming tips and real-world track references. Read More »
Mastering the TB-303 Sequencer in Roland Cloud Christian Moraga March 3, 2025 If you want your sequences to hit harder and groove deeper this guide will show you how to program, tweak, and automate the 303 like a pro. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Molchat Doma Danny Turner October 11, 2024 From ’80s synthwave to ’90s synth rock, Belarusian post-punk trio Molchat Doma reveals the gear that makes the group tick. Read More »
Careers in Music: Steve Levine on Scoring for Video Games Ari Rosenschein June 18, 2024 The legendary producer shares his workflow, differences between working on games and albums, and tips for young composers. Read More »
Listening Guide: Sounds of the JX-3P Adam Douglas June 10, 2024 One of the most distinctive polys of the ’80s, the JX-3P is the secret sauce on tracks from movie themes to quirky indie cuts. Read More »
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance Adam Douglas December 4, 2023 Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative. Read More »
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers Rebecca Goldberg November 2, 2023 A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more. Read More »
Listening Guide: Essential Early Trance Arjan Rietveld April 30, 2022 A string of artists and labels shaped trance across the ’90s and early aughts. Here’s a selection of tracks from the genre’s golden age. Read More »