Production tips, gear guides and honest takes from the Ampmuse studio in Berlin. Everything we learn making techno on real hardware, written down for you.
PluginsHeavy analog bass, lush pads and weird textures without buying hardware: the five synth plugins we use for techno every day, including three free ones, with the full video walkthrough.
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ProductionFlipping a famous vocal or chord into a warehouse tool is one of the oldest tricks in techno. Here is how sampling really works, when you need permission, and how to do it creatively and safely.
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SynthsWarm, unstable, alive, or precise, flexible and endless? We break down how analog and digital synths really differ, what you can hear on a club system, and which one belongs in your techno studio.
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SynthsFrom percussive grooves on the Moog DFAM to fat Model D basslines and lush minilogue pads: the five hardware synths we recommend for techno, straight from our studio, with the video walkthrough.
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PluginsYou do not need a hundred plugins to make techno. These five cover synthesis, analog character, surgical EQ, saturation and space, and each comes with a free alternative that gets you surprisingly close.
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WorkflowWalk into almost any techno studio and you will see Ableton Live on the screen. But is it really the best DAW for techno, or just the most popular? An honest look at Live against FL Studio, Bitwig and Logic.
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ProductionIntroduction Techno, the electronic genre that has ignited dance floors worldwide, is celebrated for its hypnotic and pulsating beats. At the heart of this rhythmic revolution…
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SynthsIntroduction Techno music has always been a genre that pushes the boundaries of sound and rhythm. Its hypnotic beats, futuristic atmospheres, and relentless energy have captivated…
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