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Musicians are discovering Poline, an open-source colour palette generator that behaves like a synth for colour. Here's why this visual tool is capturing the attention of producers and sound designers.- Published on
Join our comprehensive 15-week livecoding music course in San Francisco. Learn Beat DJ from the ground up, create original music, and perform live. Three 5-week sections starting October 20th at 151 Powell St.- Published on
Ableton Live 12 Suite just launched with a $31.21/month rent-to-own plan, breaking away from dreaded subscription models. Here's why this matters and how Beat DJ's $10/month approach got there first.- Published on
AI music tools are moving fast, and Suno's new AI Music Studio has been making headlines for how easily it can generate full songs. Here's what it actually does and how Beat DJ takes a different approach.- Published on
Learn the essentials of Beat DJ in 15 minutes - from first sounds to live performance. A beginner-friendly introduction to command-line music creation.- Published on
Explore how breakbeat polyrhythms step outside the 4/4 grid while keeping bodies moving, and how modern DJ software makes these complex rhythms accessible in the booth.- Published on
Explore how Beat DJ transforms randomness from chaos into a creative catalyst, offering dozens of ways to inject controlled unpredictability into electronic music production.- Published on
Discover how microtonal scales and tunings beyond 12 notes can transform your drum and bass productions, adding alien atmosphere and unique bass movement that cuts through any mix.- Published on
Master Beat DJ from absolute beginner to wizard level with this comprehensive step-by-step guide covering interface setup, sound loading, effects, live performance, and advanced techniques.- Published on
A deep dive into Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, Reaper, and how Beat DJ breaks the mold with a new way of making and performing music.- Published on
Download a free glitch loop sample pack with 49 sounds. Perfect for experimental music producers, this pack by Magna features synths, percussions, and loops to inspire your next track.