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!

Electronic Sound 135 2026

English | 100 pages | PDF | 48 MB

Electronic Sound is the best electronic music magazine in the world. In-depth coverage of the current scene, the pioneers, the machines, and the current thinking of the electronic music world. We are marking the return of CABARET VOLTAIRE with the latest Electronic Sound cover story and we’re combining the magazine with a green vinyl Cabs seven-inch offering brilliant live versions of ‘Nag Nag Nag’ and ‘Spies In The Wires’. This is a limited edition pressing and is the very first physical release by the recently reformed band.

Beat Issue 237 October 2025

PDF | 12 September 2025 | 101 MB

(English and German Edition)

Master All Your Studio Sroblems: With 337 Producer Tutorials in Beat 10/25. Over 330 workshops full of fresh ideas, secret tricks, and techniques that you can use right away await you in this Masterclass. Whether you‘re building your first beat or already producing at a professional level, you‘ll learn everything step-by-step: Sound Design, Mixing, Mastering, Recording, Podcasting, and Streaming. Plus tutorials for Ableton Live & Push, Cubase, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Reason, the most important AI tools, and more. On top of the content in the magazine, you‘ll receive over 300 additional tutorials as PDFs to download. Inspiration, know-how, sounds – all ready to use!

Beat Issue 234 July 2025

P2P | 22 June 2025 | PDF | 92.8 MB

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Create Stories, Not Just Songs! 18 Tutorials on Arrangement, Dynamics & Articulation Imagine yourself conducting an entire orchestra, the symphony of your dreams in your hands. What if you could unleash this power not just in a concert hall, but right at your desk? Welcome to the fascinating world of sample and orchestral libraries, where the boundaries between digital production and acoustic reality blur. Our masterclass is your key to unlocking these soundscapes, allowing you to create everything from epic film scores to much more emotional tracks. The key to more soul in your songs! For More Feeling in Your Tracks: 25 Realistic Instruments Reviewed When it comes to bringing realistic orchestral arrangements to life directly in your DAW, there are basically two approaches to choose from: phrase-based libraries or melodically playable multi-sample instruments.

Beat Issue 236 September 2025

PDF | 09 August 2025 | 79.7 MB

(English and German Edition)

Recording Frustration No More! Find Your Perfect Mic – Exclusively in Beat 09/25! The microphone is the heart of your sound – whether you‘re a beatmaker, live performer, sound engineer, podcaster, or singer. It determines the quality of the recording even before you adjust the first knob. But which type is right for you? Which polar pattern captures your sound perfectly? What are USB microphones good for, and is a vocal booth really necessary? We‘ll cover the basics, dispel common myths, and give you practical tips for vocals, instruments, and speech so you can avoid common mistakes and get the most out of your setup! Plus, we‘ve included 24 microphones in our buying guide.

Electronic Sound 134 2026

English | 100 pages | PDF | 32 MB

We’re walking the dark and gritty streets of post-punk Sheffield for this month’s Electronic Sound cover feature detailing the formative years of CLOCK DVA. We’re bundling the magazine with a truly fantastic seven-inch from the electro-industrial agitators too. Our story starts with Clock DVA main man Adi Newton in a band called The Future, alongside soon-to-be members of The Human League. Once Newton got DVA rolling, his new group forged close associations with Cabaret Voltaire and Throbbing Gristle, quickly matching TG’s reputation for fearsome live sets. By the time they’d played three gigs, they’d been banned from three venues. The focus of our piece is on the first two DVA albums – released in late 1980 and early 1981– with fights, drugs, porn, constructivism, cricket, a missing person and a tragic death all part of the saga. It really is a rollercoaster read.

Beat Issue 242 March 2026

P2P | 18 February 2026 | 83.1 MB

(English & German Edition)

Unlock Your Creative Potential and Master the Charts!

Are you stuck in “loop hell”? The latest issue of Beat is your ultimate escape route. Our 15-page “Melody Mastery” special delivers the professional solutions and tutorials you need to transform simple ideas into irresistible chart hooks. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we help you end the frustration and find your signature sound. This issue is packed with exclusive gear insights, featuring an in-depth look at the Arturia AstroLab 37—the legendary V-Collection finally in hardware form—and a test of the 3rd Wave 8M Waldorf PPG for desktops. Plus, get inspired by an exclusive interview with the legendary DJ Hell. To top it off, we are giving away a massive 23 GB software download, including the Tone Empire LAM16 Preamp and Tone2 UltraSpace. Don’t just make music—make hits!