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• Ableton Live 12.3 Adds Local Stem Separation and Workflow Upgrades

  27-11-2025 00:18 via magneticmag.com
  Ableton Live 12.3 rolled out with a set of updates designed to streamline real project workflows. After going through the new tools, the theme is pretty clear. Everything points toward quicker decisions, tighter sound design, and fewer technical interruptions while you move through sketches or full arrangements.
  The new bounce options, A/B device comparison, Splice integration, and the updated Auto Pan and Tremolo effect make day-to-day sessions more direct. The biggest change is local stem sepa
  
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• Rod Brito Explains How Timeless Tracks Still Win on the Dancefloor

  18-12-2025 23:36 via magneticmag.com
  There is a clear difference between DJs who chase what is circulating and those who listen for what lasts. Rod Brito has always fallen into the second category. His selections and productions tend to prioritize structure, emotional pacing, and long-term resonance over immediate impact, which has quietly shaped his presence on dancefloors for decades.That approach runs directly through Waves Like This, his latest EP on Red Room. Released on November 21, 2025, the record reflects a deeper listenin
  
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• Pat Lok Talks Pressure, Focus, and Trusting Experience Behind the Decks

  18-12-2025 23:23 via magneticmag.com
  Pat Lok has spent enough time behind the decks to know that things rarely go exactly as planned. From technical mishaps to unpredictable rooms, his approach has become less about controlling every variable and more about staying grounded when things go sideways. That mindset comes through clearly in this conversation, where he talks openly about pressure, presence, and learning how to keep moving forward when the booth turns chaotic.That perspective arrives alongside the release of Spectrum (Rem
  
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• From Campsite to Cozy Retreat: Why a Campground Cabin Pays Off All Winter

  18-12-2025 22:49 via magneticmag.com
  Winter has a way of transforming campgrounds into peaceful, snow-covered retreats where the world feels quiet and calm. For many travelers, the idea of staying in a cabin during the coldest months combines the charm of nature with the comfort of a warm, private space. Whether guests want a restful holiday escape or a long weekend away from city life, a winter cabin offers a level of convenience that tents and RVs simply cannot match during harsh weather. Many travelers also take this opportunity
  
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• STATE Talk Community, Club Culture, and Why Scenes Still Need Physical Space

  18-12-2025 17:51 via magneticmag.com
  STATE approach club music as something shaped through proximity, shared rooms, and long nights spent alongside other DJs rather than through distant online exchange. Originally from France and now based in London, the duo developed their sound inside a tight local network, where regular booth sharing and in-person feedback played a direct role in how their records and performances took form.Pre-Save and Stream The Release HereThat grounding carries through to their recent remix work for Nhii and
  
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• De La Groove Releases New Compilation “PANORAMA”, Provides Essential Tips for Running a Record Label

  18-12-2025 15:06 via magneticmag.com
  De La Groove’s “PANORAMA” compilation has arrived, and it’s wonderful.As we’d expect from the French label, it’s a carefully assembled reflection of where house music stands right now and where it might be headed next. Featuring 13 tracks from a blend of established artists and rising voices, the release moves fluidly through deep grooves, atmospheric passages, and high-energy club rhythms. Funk, jazzy house, garage, and deeper strains all sit comfor
  
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• Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp Review – Ambient Lighting That Actually Works in a Studio

  18-12-2025 01:23 via magneticmag.com
  One of the things I underestimated for years as a producer was how much lighting affected my ability to stay focused during long sessions. I went through phases of overhead lights that felt exhausting after an hour, desk lamps that created glare on screens, and RGB setups that looked good for photos but felt distracting once the work actually started. At some point, I realized I wanted lighting that could sit in the room quietly, support the space visually, and then get out of the way.That was t
  
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• Solarstone presents. Pure Trance Radio Episode 470

  17-12-2025 21:28 via puretrance.com
  This week’s show features an archive Solarstone mix from 2004.
  One Man Army – The Anthem [JOOF]
  Bobina – Lazy World [Deep Blue]
  Yanave – Amythyst [Deep Blue]
  Sam Snap – Fever [White Label]]
  Vercetti – In Control [Lange Recs]
  Solarstone & Scott Bond – 3rd Earth [Made In England]
  Inner & Outer – Paroxetine [Deep Blue]Jungle Breeze – Mystery Island [White Label]
  Adam White – Ballerina [White Label]
  Recluse – Emotional Void [D
  
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• Why SOUNDBOKS Keeps Winning Holiday Gift Guides for Music Lovers

  17-12-2025 17:54 via magneticmag.com
  When people talk about party speakers, the conversation usually drifts toward volume first.
  That makes sense, but it misses the bigger picture of what actually makes a system work in real life. Portability, battery life, durability, and how easily everything connects end up mattering just as much once the music starts and no one wants to babysit gear. That is where SOUNDBOKS has carved out its lane, and why it keeps showing up in serious holiday gift conversations year after year.Rather than cha
  
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• Felix Kessler and Alex Drift Provide Two Unique Takes on SITARA & Alex Drift’s “Chase The Moment”

  17-12-2025 17:33 via magneticmag.com
  SITARA & Alex Drift‘s “Chase The Moment” was always built around motion (emotional, lyrical, physical) and with two new remixes recently landing, the track now reveals just how far that motion can travel. Rather than competing visions, the reworks by Felix Kessler and Alex Drift feel like parallel paths branching from the same core idea, each illuminating a different version of forward momentum.Felix Kessler’s remix, released on December 5th, refra
  
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• 7 Of The Best Social Media Marketing Tools for Music Producers, DJs, and Artists To Try

  16-12-2025 20:49 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsHootsuiteLaterBufferMetricoolSprout SocialPlanolySocialBeeAbove Image Cred: Courtesy Of Magnetic Magazine Recordings’ Artist Discognition. Product Image Cred Courtesy Of Respective Brands
  If you are an artist trying to stay visible online, you already know social media can feel like a second full-time job, and having access to social media marketing tools for music producers can really make or break your career (and more importantly, your time and mental health).
  I have sp
  
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• Kujo on Performing at III Points With L-Acoustics DJ

  16-12-2025 20:27 via magneticmag.com
  For nearly a decade, III Points has treated sound system design as a core part of its identity, not an afterthought. Every stage at the festival has been powered by L-Acoustics for eight consecutive years, establishing a consistent technical foundation across the site and positioning Mana Wynwood as a testing ground for new approaches to large-scale electronic music playback. That long-term collaboration set the stage for more ambitious experiments in how DJs interact with sound in a live enviro
  
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• How Learning Chord Progressions Speeds Up Your Music Production Workflow Right Now

  16-12-2025 20:25 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsThe Building Blocks: Chords, Keys and ScalesWhat Are Chords and ProgressionsKeys and Scales: Setting the FrameworkChord Progressions and EmotionMajor and Minor MoodsTension and ReleaseModes, Borrowed Chords and Advanced ColourHow Learning Progressions Boosts Production SpeedLess Trial and ErrorBetter Hooks and MelodiesCollaboration and Communication BenefitsConclusionWhen I started producing, the biggest bottleneck in my workflow came from moments where I had no idea where to ta
  
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• Lunacy Taps and Portals Brings Wild Delays (…And Why It Easily Won Editor’s Choice)[Review]

  16-12-2025 19:50 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsEditor’s Choice AwardTaps Multi-Tap Delay Engine and Timing ControlPitch, Tape Processing, and Per-Tap Control in TapsPortals Feedback Architecture Inside BEAMWorkflow, Presets, and Practical ConsiderationsDelay plugins are one of those things I reach for constantly, but I also tend to get frustrated with them faster than I expect. I will dial something in that feels good for a bar or two, then either the repeats disappear into the background or they start taking over the
  
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• Free Music Promotion Tools That Actually Work for Independent Artists

  16-12-2025 19:20 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsOne SubmitDaily PlaylistsPitchPlaylistsSoundplateThematicHonorable MentionsIndependent artists are constantly searching for free music promotion tools that actually work, especially when budgets are tight and expectations are high. I’ve spent years testing platforms, submission tools, planning software, and creator networks to figure out which free music promotion tools actually move the needle. Many options promise exposure but deliver very little in return, making it har
  
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• Amsterdam-based DANN is spearheading the new generation of club promoter and artist..

  16-12-2025 16:42 via magneticmag.com
  DANN creates parties in unique spaces with legendary energy and innovationIn an electronic music landscape constantly seeking the next wave, producer and DJ DANN is making waves not just with his sound, but with how he brings it to the people. Following the release of his vibrant new single, “Make Us Wanna Dance,” a track that deftly navigates the intersection of classic House and the raw, swinging energy of UK Garage, we caught up with the Amsterdam-based artist for an in-depth conv
  
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• End-of-the-year interview with Solarstone

  16-12-2025 15:03 via puretrance.com
  Hi Rich! What’s up, how are you doing?Rich: “Hello thereI’m doing ok thanks, gearing up for Xmas, which is kind of fun now we have a toddler in the house, it’s all new bikes and Thomas the Tank Engine here!”
  We’re approaching the end of 2025. Looking back on it, what’s the first word that comes to mind and why?Rich: “Intense. The music business never slows down, only ever gets more challenging and demanding – and now that Paula & I have l
  
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• Gadi Sassoon Releases Forward-Thinking Live Performance Video for Latest Album “Modes of Vibration”

  16-12-2025 11:00 via magneticmag.com
  Few artists move as fluidly between music, computation, and visual art as Gadi Sassoon.
  His new live performance video for his latest album “Modes of Vibration” makes that unmistakably clear, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sculptural synthesizer that anchors the project: an instrument built from metal, code, and acoustic experimentation, designed to make sound visible in real time.This instrument, if we’re being honest, sounds like science fiction – an
  
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• Native Instruments and iZotope Launch Holiday Sale With Free Plugins and Storewide Savings

  15-12-2025 21:12 via magneticmag.com
  Native Instruments and iZotope have officially launched their 2025 Holiday Sale, offering a combination of free plugins and tiered discounts across their catalogs. Running from December 15, the promotion is positioned as an end-of-year upgrade window for producers, mixers, and DJs looking to expand their toolkits while also lowering the barrier for newer users through limited-time free releases.At the center of this year’s campaign are two complimentary products: a new Massive X expansion
  
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• ARC On-Ear Review: IK Multimedia Just Solved Headphone’s Biggest Mixing Problem (And Took Home An Editor’s Choice Award For It)

  15-12-2025 20:54 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsWhy ARC On-Ear Brought Home The Editor’s Choice AwardARC ON·EAR and the Practical Problem It TargetsThe workflow value of hardware buttonsHeadphone Calibration and How It Changes My DecisionsStudio Simulation, Crossfeed, and Translation ChecksHardware Design, Connectivity, and Audio PerformanceControl Software, Presets, and Who Gets the Best ResultsI have spent years trying to get a dependable headphone monitoring chain that I can trust across laptops, travel setups
  
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• MIXX Revival 55 Turntable Review for Beginners and Casual Vinyl Listeners

  15-12-2025 20:31 via magneticmag.com
  Table of ContentsHow the design fits into an actual living spaceGetting records spinning without overthinking itBluetooth and how it changed how I used itBuilt-in speakers and realistic expectationsPortability as an actual use caseWho the MIXX Revival 55 Turntable is actually forWhen I first brought the MIXX Revival 55 turntable into my studio (man cave), I tried to approach it the same way I would if a friend asked me whether it made sense for their living room, not whether it could hang with a
  
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• 5 Presents to buy your electronic music loving relative this summer..

  15-12-2025 16:57 via magneticmag.com
  If you’re related to a techno lover in Berlin… Or a UKG obsessive in South London. We can help with Christmas.Buying Christmas presents is hard right? That’s why, we usually stick to the old faithfuls.. Socks, underwear, aftershave or if you’re lucky.. a bottle of something. But we’re here to help you, get something genuinely good – for the person in your life who lives and breathes electronic music..
  If you’ve got an electronic music fan in your life w
  
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• How It Was Made: Truthlive feat. Erica Ambrin – Surrender

  15-12-2025 12:57 via magneticmag.com
  Truthlive has built a reputation for blending deep house frameworks with electronic soul, R&B, and hip-hop sensibilities, leaning heavily on groove and musicality. Much of his work sits in a lineage that values feel, swing, and texture, drawing as much from beat culture as it does from club systems. His latest single “Surrender,” featuring Erica Ambrin, lands on Mise En Place, a label known for its careful curation and ear for understated, soulful electronic music.For this How It
  
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• The 15 Best Tech House Tracks of 2025

  15-12-2025 12:20 via magneticmag.com
  Looking back on 2025, tech house existed in a familiar tension. On one side, a genre so clearly defined it risks looping in on itself. On the other, a steady run of records that quietly reaffirmed why DJs keep returning to it. This was less a year of reinvention and more one of refinement. Fewer dramatic pivots, more attention paid to groove, restraint, and records that actually function over time.Of course, lists like this are inherently a little silly. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, o
  
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• Dreambus shares uniquely deep, hypnotic and stunning new two-track “Stranger/ Visions”

  14-12-2025 12:27 via magneticmag.com
  Dreambus combines deep hypnotic bass with lush, emotional lead vocalsReturning with a seriously deep, hypnotic and undeniably beautiful two track EP, Stranger / Visions, London-based producer and DJ Dreambus, shares a masterclass in atmospheric and rhythm-focused deep melodic house. More than just a pair of club tracks, this double-sided single showcases a cinematic production style that transforms the dancefloor experience into an emotionally charged journey.Dreambus constructs his soundsc
  
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• iLoud Sub Combines Ultra-Compact Design With Room-Calibrated Bass

  13-12-2025 00:13 via magneticmag.com
  Img Cred: IK MultimediaThe hardest part of getting low end right in a small studio usually has nothing to do with taste. It comes down to space, placement, and translation. Subwoofers promise extension, but they often introduce new problems – exaggerated lows, phase issues, or a setup process that feels like guesswork. The iLoud Sub takes a different approach by focusing on accuracy, automation, and footprint first, then building power and extension around those priorities.Designed to slot
  
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• Award Shows to Watch at The 2026 NAMM Show

  12-12-2025 20:41 via magneticmag.com
  Imd Cred: The NAMM ShowThe 2026 NAMM Show is shaping up to include several major award ceremonies that highlight different corners of the music and pro audio industry. From live production and recording technology to artist recognition and retail excellence, these events take place across Anaheim and nearby venues during the week of NAMM. Below is a preview of the key award shows announced so far, along with dates and locations to help with planning.TEC Awards, Bass Magazine Awards, and Live Pro
  
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• Eurostep Deliver Focused Club Pressure With ‘Freedom’ on 303Lovers

  12-12-2025 18:40 via magneticmag.com
  Eurostep return with ‘Freedom’, a new single out now on 303Lovers, and it lands as a clear statement of intent from the Los Angeles duo. The track leans fully into late-night club utility, built around forward motion, tension, and control rather than excess detail or dramatic arrangement shifts. From the opening bars, it signals exactly where it belongs and what it is designed to do.Since forming in LA in 2018, Eurostep have carved out a lane that balances melodic sensibility with to
  
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• Nickon Faith Explains How Digging Shapes His New ‘Synthesis’ Release

  12-12-2025 18:36 via magneticmag.com
  Images Courtesy Of Nickon Faith PressNickon Faith has been moving steadily through the left-field corners of electronic music, and his new ‘Synthesis’ EP on Manual Smiles lands as another clear step forward. The project follows the momentum he started with last year’s ‘Digital Moss’ release on the same imprint, a record that earned support from HAAi, Jen Cardini, John Digweed, and a long list of selectors who gravitate toward dense rhythmic patterns and detailed pro
  
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• Iglesias Shares What He’s Unlearned Over Years Behind the Booth

  12-12-2025 18:35 via magneticmag.com
  Iglesias returns to Sound D’Elite with his Pills N Thrills EP, landing on November 21 and marking his second release on the imprint. The project continues his rhythm-driven approach, pairing tightly structured percussion with club-focused energy across two originals, followed by a remix from Italian duo YOUniverse. It arrives after a steady run of releases on labels including Solid Grooves, Hottrax, COCO, and Mindshake, reinforcing a sound shaped for late-night rooms and extended sets.Alon
  
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