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Best Samples of 2009
It's one of the anomolies of the sample business: while there are any number of awards on offer for pro audio hardware and software, no-one ever rewards the best sample collections. So we thought we would. More >
Deep Tech-House production tips
In the latest of our genre spotlights, the SM team offer a few choice tips for producing deep tech-infused house. More >
Label lowdown: Venga Digital
In the latest instalment of our new label Q&A, we track down Liam Veitch of rising electro/fidget imprint Venga Digital to talk piracy, MySpace and why tracks need 'heart'. More >
Label lowdown: Lot 49
In the first of an exclusive new series, leading tech/breaks imprint Lot 49 talk to us about running a label, the industry, and what they look for in demos More >
Progressive house production tips
What's the secret to the trademark prog house sound? Tight drums, confident lead line, a few perfect fifths and a doubled kick drum will provide a solid base. All these and more in the latest pro-tips... More >
Minimal house and techno pro tips
The Sample Magic team are back with ten bite-sized tips for deep, pared down minimal productions More >
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 >
Studio tips from Eat Static
The techno pioneers spill the secrets of their trademark sound... More >
Dance music 101 - the producer's manual
What are the secrets behind a great dance record? Sharooz reveals all More >
Producing minimal house
The Sample Magic team give some choice pointers on how to create that ultimate stripped down big room sound More >