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Are plugin subscriptions good for producers?

As subscription models have begun to make their way into our DAWs, we look at the three different models for using plugins — outright ownership, continual rent, and rent-to-own. Here, Declan McGlynn asks: are subscription models better for producers? And are we heading towards an even heavier onslaught of abundance over efficiency?

Subscriptions are everywhere, whether we like them or not. In fact, a report ominously titled The End of Ownership in 2020 said that 78% of...

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Arturia launches new V Collection 9 including MS-20V

Arturia has announced the latest update to their popular V Collection suite of virtual instrument plugins. Version 9 comes with new plugins to add to...

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Arturia releases new free virtual strings instrument

Arturia have inaugurated their new Augmented Series with the release of a free virtual strings instrument.

The Augmented Strings Intro fuses "rich sampled strings with...

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US synth pioneers Oberheim make a comeback after 35 years

Pioneering US synth makers Oberheim Electronics are set to make a comeback this year after ceasing operations 35 years ago.

Toasting their return over a...

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Arturia releases new granular FX plugin

Arturia has announced a new plugin called Efx FRAGMENTS that uses granular synthesis to transform sounds that pass through it. FRAGMENTS works by chopping up...

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Get to know: Grey Code

Get acquainted with Grey Code, the Metalheadz affiliated, London-based producer synthesizing new styles of drum & bass

In just over half a decade of releasing music, Grey Code has racked up an impressive catalogue. The UK producer has credits for the likes...

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10 essential jungle drum & bass documentaries to watch online now

Julia Toppin selects 10 essential documentaries that paint a portrait of 30 years of jungle drum & bass, charting the stories of its origins to...

When compared to other UK dance music genres, the documentary coverage of jungle drum & bass is remarkably thin on the ground, largely limited to...

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Black Friday 2021: the best deals for DJs and producers

DJ Mag's digital tech editor Declan McGlynn compiles a list of the best Black Friday deals for DJs and producers, including discounts on music-making tools like...

We’ll be updating this list as the deals are revealed, so bookmark this page and keep coming back for more savings.

Black Friday is back...

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Arturia launches new MiniFuse soundcard range

The new interfaces start at €99

Arturia has launched a new series of audio interfaces called MiniFuse. The new cards are designed with portability and affordability in mind, starting with the...

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A play on Poland's techno history is touring theatres

'Techno Republic' premiered earlier this month in Wrocław

A new play drawing on the history of techno music in Poland is touring theatres over the coming months.

'Techno Rzeczpospolita', or 'Techno Republic' in English...

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UNIIQU3: Jersey club's singular sensation

The raucous rhythms of Jersey club have been everywhere lately, and UNIIQU3, aka the Jersey Club Queen, is one of the main reasons why. Bruce...

The voice on the other end of the phone is murmuring gentle orders: “Black, please. Middle strip rainbow. Yeah, like that.” A few seconds pass...

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Arturia announces Ensoniq SQ80 clone

The French synth experts have cloned a digital classic

Arturia has added another synth to its V Collection series – the Ensoniq SQ80. The ’80s classic has warm tones matched with early digital grit, giving...

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Point Blank Masterclass: Jason Dasent - Producing Caribbean Music As a Visually Impaired Artist

COURSES, SOFTWARE DEALS, FREEBIES & MORE

Point Blank are back with another masterclass, this time with the artist Jason Dasent to explore accessible music-making for musicians with disabilities and show how...

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Arturia announces new FX plugin bundle

FX Collection 2 adds seven new plugins to the package

Arturia has announced a new series of plugins – FX Collection 2. The new bundle adds seven more plugins to the existing 15, taking the total...

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Apple Macbook Pro M1 review: is this a DJ or producer's dream computer?

Apple's new M1 chip has promised a lot with some eyebrow-raising early performance reviews. But how does it fare for the DJ / producer? DJ...

Last year, Apple announced they were phasing out Intel chips in their computers, in favour of their own M1 processing chips, which the tech giant...