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Pro tips
Nu-Rave quick tips
It's compression, bit-crushers and sidechains that give you the big, lo-fi disco sounds of artists like Daft Punk, Justice and MSTRKRFT, writes SM More >
Electro production tips
Picking the right drum sounds, keeping your arrangement simple and perfecting breakdowns all help create the Electro-House sound More >
Serving it chilled
How do you get the lazy, downtempo sounds of great chillout? Jake Island offers some suggestions More >
How to...
The perfect... kick drum
In dance tracks the kick is king. So how do top producers get the bone-rattling, heart-punching sound of the perfect bass drum? Sharooz explains all More >
Big up your breaks
Ballsy production, ever-changing beats and a dancefloor-friendly arrangement will ensure your breaks tracks stand out from the crowd, says Hedflux More >
Making a living in the music business
Successful producers are often a mix of musician and marketeer - but you'll need both these skills if you're serious about selling your music, writes Sharooz Raoofi More >
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10 questions with Phatjak
Electro-prog sensations Phatjak share their thoughts on Timbaland, analogue synths and why the mastering engineer is as important as ever. More >
10 questions with Angel Alanis
The techno maestro shares his thoughts on ghettoblaster monitoring, the lovely Moog Voyager and why originality trumps sound-a-likes every time. More >
10 questions with Way Out West
Jody Wisternoff takes to the S2S hotseat and talks candidly about monitoring and mastering, soft synths and hard work. More >