Electronic Sound 136 2026

English | 100 pages | PDF | 47 MB

Never mind the moonshot, we’re off to a far-flung galaxy with HANNAH PEEL – synthesist, composer, space geek and this month’s Electronic Sound cover star. We have a tasty orange vinyl seven-inch featuring two great tracks from Hannah’s forthcoming collaborative album with virtuoso percussionist Beibei Wang to accompany the magazine too. We’ve been charting the rise of Hannah Peel for more than a decade, but she’s shifted into another gear entirely in recent times – topping charts, winning awards and working with everyone from John Foxx to chamber music ensembles – and our cover story looks ahead to what could be her biggest year yet. She has a raft of exciting and ambitious projects coming up, including the imminent release of ’The Endless Dance’, a wonderful exploration of sound recorded with Beibei Wang. Incorporating ancient tonal chimes and futuristic psychedelic grooves, the album combines Hannah’s vocals, synths and piano with Beibei’s textured percussion to forge a bold new musical language.

Beat Issue 248 2026

P2P | 24 August 2026 | 38.5 MB

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Your Easy Guide to Immersive Mixing: DOLBY ATMOS Masterclass in Beat 09/26 Dolby Atmos has been one of the hottest topics in audio for several years now. But what exactly is it? How does it differ from familiar surround formats such as 5.1? Why is a pair of headphones all you need to listen to Dolby Atmos on streaming platforms like Apple Music, Amazon Music or Tidal? And how can we take advantage of this when mixing? In this Masterclass, we‘ll cover everything you need to know about Dolby Atmos – how to listen to it, mix in it and what equipment you‘ll need.

Beat Issue 236 September 2025

PDF | 09 August 2025 | 79.7 MB

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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 140 2026

English | 100 pages | True PDF | 20 MB

The latest issue of Electronic Sound celebrates the fascinating world of TAPE MUSIC and we are combining the magazine with an exclusive CD featuring two early and lengthy tape loop tracks by the pioneering American composer STEVE REICH. It’s almost 100 years since the invention of magnetic audio tape revolutionised the way that sound was recorded, but the focus of this month’s cover story is how it subsequently became an unexpected tool in the creative process. Step forward visionary figures such as PIERRE SCHAEFFER, DELIA DERBYSHIRE and STEVE REICH, whose work with strips of tape – cutting, splicing, stretching, manipulating, duplicating, looping – spawned a totally new form of music. And alongside our in-depth history, we’ve selected 20 classic releases and 30 of today’s sharpest loopers for your delectation and delight. WILLIAM BASINSKI, OPEN REEL ENSEMBLE, RACHAEL FINNEY, CATE BROOKS and HOWLROUND are among those on the loopy list.

Electronic Sound 119

English | 100 pages | PDF | 43 MB

This is something special. With an exciting new boxset in the shops any day now, the latest Electronic Sound cover stars are the magnificent Throbbing Gristle and we’re bundling the issue with a limited edition red vinyl seven-inch featuring two previously unreleased TG tracks, including one of the last two recordings the industrial pioneers ever made. We’re looking back over the story of Throbbing Gristle this issue, interviewing the surviving members of the band and others associated with TG. Genesis P-Orridge, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Chris Carter and Peter “Sleazy” Christopherson ripped up all the rules, both sonically and visually, both as a live act and a recording unit. They are widely recognised as the prime movers of industrial music, but their influence and impact stretches way beyond any particular genre. Their early gigs attracted everybody from acid-fried hippies and spotty anarcho-punks to oddball alt-funkateers and hot-wired electronics freaks. There has never been another group even remotely like Throbbing Gristle.

Beat Issue 227 December 2024

PDF | 13.11.2024 | ENG:59.56 MB | GER:22.92 MB

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55 Synth Plugins reviewed – Which ones do you really need? Synths are simply indispensable! With the flood of new releases, however, it can be difficult to keep track and find the perfect plug-in for your sound. But don‘t worry, we‘ll do the work for you! On 22 pages, we evaluate the latest instruments, show them in use case workshops and provide audio demos so that you know exactly which synth is right for you. Of course, there are evergreens and freeware gems that no setup should be without. And as a bonus, there are over 10,000 presets to download so you can get started right away!

Electronic Sound 131, 2025 

English | 100 pages | PDF | 50 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.