From trap and techno to house and hip hop, electronic music production and beat-making software have changed a lot since the heyday of hardware samplers and analog synths. In today’s computer-powered ...

Known for his work with Jay-Z, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, The Alchemist shares his crate-digging ethos, MPC techniques and beatmaking wisdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Have you always wanted to become the next Pharrell, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze, or old Kanye West? Akai is now giving you that opportunity and won’t cost you a dime. Akai, who is more ...

Whether in need of fresh rhythmic inspiration, a new way to mould loops or seeking an aide to handle beats, you’ll find what you’re looking for – and more – here. "This really is the ultimate sound ...

Now it's your turn to create a riddim from a sampled kora. An all women's group of African beat makers recorded a kora player and created a dancehall-inspired riddim out of the sample. Now its your ...