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Not sure what you need to produce music? You’re in the right place. This guide outlines the essential pieces of gear your need for making electronic music.
Struggling to find FX that will make your track stand out? Learn where to find sound effects (free and paid) plus how to record your own.
Which is the best audio interface for you? This buyer’s guide will help you decide, with detailed pros and cons for each interface, a feature comparison table, and producers’ FAQs.
This guide spotlights the best MIDI keyboard controllers available in 2025. Key picks include the NI Komplete Kontrol 49 Mk3 for build quality, Arturia KeyLab 49 Mk3 for versatility, and Novation Launchkey 49 Mk4 for budget-conscious Ableton users, among others.
Recreate the soulful punch of “You’re In My System”. From its reverberant 909 kick and warm claps to its groovy chord stabs and plucky basslines. Learn how to nail Kerri Chandler’s signature groove in your own productions.
Discover the best drum VST plugins for 2025, from classic 909 emulations to modern kick designers. Perfect for minimal, deep tech, house, and other electronic dance genres.
Learn in detail exactly how you can inject some of this Dub Techno vibe and production style into your music. Create dub stabs from scratch, and get in depth techniques on sound design, music theory and more.
Recreate the deep, emotive sound of Soul Capsule – Lady Science (NYC Sunrise). From lush pads and rolling bass to timeless chord progressions, learn how to capture the mood of this 90s house classic in your own productions.
Find which is the best laptop for music production in 2025 – looking at both Mac and Windows – with ideal specs, real-world insights, and expert buyer tips.
Discover the best headphones for mixing and mastering electronic music in 2025. From open-back models that deliver accuracy and space to closed-backs with punchy bass and isolation, we break down the top picks and what makes each stand out.
Spark creativity with the best synth VSTs of 2025. From analog emulations like u-He Diva to modern giants like Pigments 6, Serum 2, and free favorite Vital, explore the plugins shaping electronic music today.