Beat Issue 247 August 2026

P2P | 17 July 2026 | 82.9 MB

(English & German Edition)

Done With Expensive! The best Hardware Deals Under 500 Euro

Fuel, food, going out … everything has been getting more expensive for quite some time now, and the fun is getting left behind. Or is it? No, because cutting yourself to pieces through saving isn’t the answer! In this masterclass, we’ll show you why 2026 is the year of the “Smart Producer.” From serious analog synths and wavetable and granular specialists to portable samplers, controllers, and effect pedals that won’t blow your budget, we present exciting hardware highlights under 500 Euros so you can more quickly find the tool that truly fits your workflow. So hopefully at the end of the money there won‘t be that much month left again.

Beat Specials: Microphones 2025

English/Deutsch | 24 pages | PDF | 18 MB

The specialist magazine for music, production, and DJing: BEAT combines expert hardware and software tests with insightful reviews, reports, and interviews from musicians and the music industry. We cover music production with the latest synthesizers and computers, present new recording trends, and keep our finger on the pulse with up-to-the-minute features. Many well-known experts contribute articles on popular music production solutions, and experienced editors cover entertainment and scene topics.

Beat Issue 246 July 2026

PDF | 09 June 2026 | 92.3 MB

(English & German Edition)

Endlich klare Verhältnisse: Die KI Musik & Recht Masterclass in Beat 07/26 | KI kann dir im Studio viel Arbeit abnehmen: Sie liefert Ideen, beschleunigt Workflows, hilft beim Mastering, erzeugt Sounds und unterstützt sogar bei Vocals, Cover-Art oder kompletten Songs. Doch welche Tools lohnen sich? Und was davon darfst du am Ende kommerziell nutzen? In dieser Masterclass zeigen wir dir, wie du KI im Producer-Alltag sinnvoll einsetzt: praxisnah, anwendungsbezogen und ohne trockenes Juristen-Deutsch. Du erfährst, welche Anwendungen vergleichsweise sicher sind, wo Urheber- und Persönlichkeitsrechte relevant werden und warum nicht alles, was technisch möglich ist, am Ende dir gehört.

Beat German Marz 2025

Deutsch | 84 pages | True PDF | 22 MB

Sidechain, Parallelkompression, vom Loop zum Track und so weiter … alles 08/15-Tipps, die man wohl längst satt hat. Deswegen gehen wir mal die wirklichen Geheimtipps an, die sich sonst niemand zu nennen traut. Vielleicht, weil sie banal klingen oder technisch nicht erklärbar sind? Fakt ist: sie kommen direkt aus dem Studioalltag und wirken. Deswegen frei raus damit! Hier kommen seitenweise Producer-Tricks, die du (sehr wahrscheinlich) noch nirgends sonst gefunden hast …

Zampler-RX WiN MAC

FREE | 21 July 2014 | 2.6 GB

2013 PLUGiN: x86 WiN MAC | 2020 PLUGiN: x64 WiN MAC

With the Zampler / / RX Beat updates the professional sample Workstation for Windows and OS X that can compete in terms of sound and features loosely with the major operators. Inner values: The plug-in is available and enthusiastic with a thoughtful amenities for VST and AU support. Besides REX loop and SFZ compatible sample oscillators offering Zampler / / RX a tone shaping at its best: In the integrated multimode filter types lowpass, highpass, bandpass and bandstop filters as well as various combinations are resulting to choose from. And three LFOs, three ADSR envelopes and a complex modulation matrix, bring life to the sound. scope of functions by an extensive effects section in the tube saturation, two equalizer, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb is rounded refine every sound. Thanks The clever step sequencer are especially complex, full and vibrant sounds a specialty of Zamplers. Finally, under the hood potter known valent algorithms of “Dune” inventor Synapse Audio.

Beat Issue 244 May 2026 PDF

P2P | 18 April 2026 | 80.7MB

(English & German Edition)

32 Recording Problems Solved: With The MIC CHECK Masterclass in Beat 05/26 | No matter how expensive your plug-ins are or how good your monitors sound: if the recording isn’t right at the source, fixing it later becomes a struggle. In our 24-page “Mic Check” special, we show you what really matters when it comes to microphone types, polar patterns, technical specifications, and proper placement. On top of that, you’ll find practical tips for typical recording situations, creative recording ideas, expert know-how, and an overview of 25 current microphone models. This way, you can solve common recording problems right at the source and find the right microphone for your application more quickly.

Beat Issue 243 April 2026

P2P | 22 March 2026 | 79.3MB

(English & German Edition)

GEAR P*RN: 64 New Synths & Tools Reviewed – What You Really Need And What Not New synths, interfaces, controllers, monitors, and studio tools from AlphaTheta, ASM, Behringer, Focusrite, GIK Acoustics, Korg, MOTU, Nord, Novation, Polyend, SOMA, Teenage Engineering, Yamaha, ZOOM, and many more: At NAMM, numerous manufacturers unveiled a wealth of new products. Much of it shines. Some of it is truly exciting. And some of it is simply old wine in new bottles. In our focus section, you‘ll hear and see all the new releases, categorized by purpose and features, with tips and a no-nonsense assessment: who it‘s for – and who it‘s not. This leaves you more time for music and your next favorite tool that will truly propel you forward!