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And all new Push Controller

Not one but two reasons for Ableton users to be cheerful have been announced from the company’s German headquarters in the form of Live 9 along with a rather intriguing controller called Push. Not content with just improving their hugely popular Live software, for their latest incarnation, Ableton have also found the time to get teamed up with Akai to create a new Push controller specifically to control Ableton. It looks like they might have created the perfect Ableton controller in the process.

Alive and kicking

Ableton’s award-winning software is now up to version 9, but will it still stand up against its uber slick production rivals? DJ Mag sneak a crafty peek...

In these trying times, we look to get creative on a budget with nine free tools for making music 

We are living in uncertain times. The threat of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has introduced some of the most drastic measures we’ve seen in a...

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A guide to dance music's pre-rave past...

We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...

 Leipzig’s Panthera Krause steps up on Soul of Hex’s Vicario Musique Recordings with the ‘Suddenly Human’ EP. ‘7 of 9’ is deep, dirty and enchanting...

Panthera Krause is set to make his Vicario Musique Recordings debut on 22nd September with the ‘Suddenly Human’ EP. A four track selection featuring three...

The knob-free touch controller from Livid

It's impossible to review any kind of DJ or studio controller without chucking in a few ‘Inbetweeners’-style knob-gags, so you can imagine my distress when this reviewer first unwrapped Livid's Base, an entirely touch-sensitive USB MIDI controller. Were they so desperate to be taken seriously that they'd deprive a lonely studio soul of his one puerile release? Actually no, there's a very good reason to go knob-free. Join me on a session of tender touching to find out...

Nine artists old and new that have been making a lot of noise recently...



EVA GEIST

Morphic resonance theory...

Influenced by the divine spirits, lost paradise and nomadism, all roads for Italian-born Eva Geist have led to Berlin to...

Music must be sent for consideration by 1st October, and all tracks are donated to the album

Juke Bounce Werk has issued an open call for submissions to the label's forthcoming compilation, 'JBDUBZ Vol. 9'. 

The Los Angeles-based imprint is inviting new...

How Nookie's 'Gonna Be Alright (Cloud 9 Remix)’ album artwork over grey background

Nookie’s ‘Gonna Be Alright’ dropped as hardcore was morphing into jungle at the beginning of the 1990s. It lit up the raves and set Nookie up for a production career with Reinforced, Metalheadz, Moving Shadow and other key labels as the decade unfolded. Ben Murphy learns its story and speaks to Nookie about how, as the ‘20s roar into action, he is charged up all over again
 

“Just Close Your Eyes And Dream With Me / You’ll Hear The Sound Of Music” Instantly recognisable thanks to its vocal hook, Nookie’s classic tune...

Monocase are the makers of cool, practical DJ luggage that are high in the fashion stakes and also smack of pure professionalism

DJ and producer luggage comes in all shapes and sizes but not all of it can actually live up to the demands that constant gigging...

DJ Marky drum & bass set live from #DJMagHQ
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The man from Singapore drops half-time galore...

South East Asia is not exactly famous for being a haven for drum & bass, but Singapore's Kiat has been turning a lot of heads...

Watch Mastermind contestant answer ‘90s drum & bass questions

 "I've started so I'll finish."

Monday's (7th March) edition of the long-running BBC quiz show Mastermind was a win for fans of '90s drum & bass. Choosing the genre as...

D&B duo, Six Blade give us their killer Viper selection

Viper Recordings are about to drop their ‘Sound of Drum & Bass’ compilation. We’ll be live-streaming the launch party from a secret London location on...