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Drum beats are the backbone of practically every style of popular music, so having an understanding of programming basic drum patterns and different types of drum beats is an essential for producers and beatmakers of all kinds. In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every producer should know, covering drum beat patterns for funk, rock, jazz, hip-hop, house, trap and drum ‘n’ bass. To make these beats, we’ll use sounds available in NI 360 Essentials and Komplete: Studio Drummer, Battery 4, and 24K Drums. Studio Drummer and 24K Drums are Kontakt instruments, and can be used with the full version of Kontakt 8 or the free Kontakt 8 Player... The post 7 drum patterns every producer should know first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Just received your brand new Traktor MX2 and not sure where to go from here? New to the world of DJing, and excited to get mixing? Fear not, getting started is easy. Mastering the art of the ones and twos… not so much. The following words will guide you through setting up your new controller, understanding how it’s connected, what else you’ll need, and playing your first tracks. The Traktor MX2 is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of selecting, cueing, and blending music, with scope to expand your skills and explore more expert techniques such as using stem files, scratching, or harmonic mixing... The post Getting started with the Traktor MX2: a step-by-step guide first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

The Traktor MX2 is here, and it’s our most powerful two-channel controller yet. The MX2 has everything you need to start DJing and stand out, from a straightforward mixer layout to a full set of creative, pro-level tools. It’s an all-in-one setup that means you’re ready to mix anywhere – at home, in the studio, or in the club. The MX2 also comes with the full version of Traktor Pro 4 software and a two-month Beatport Streaming subscription for new customers, so you can start right out of the box without needing a downloaded library. The MX2 is designed to let you break new ground from day one, with a setup that can grow as your skills and style develop... The post Introducing Traktor MX2: the creative controller for every DJ first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

TracklistAs voted for by the DI.FM listeners. These are the top 10 Progressive tracks in July 2025, based on 3,500+ votes on 500 tracks. http://www.di.fm/progressive [00:00:00] Allan McLoud – Conscious Mind (Original Mix) – Movement Recordings [00:06:17] Jerome Isma-Ae – Rise (Jerome’s Extended Discotheque Mix) – JEE Productions [00:10:12] Aleyum – Collision of Concepts (Extended Mix) – Immersed [00:16:25] Secretly Famous – Close Your Eyes (Original Mix) – Freegrant Music [00:23:07] Cristian Hidalgo – The Eternaut (Original Mix) – You Wouldn’t Understand [00:29:12] Agustin Pietrocola – Sizer (Original Mix) – UV Noir [00:33:47] Rikfell – Cold (D-Nox, Kamilo Sanclemente Remix) – Sprout [00:40:08] Nugsupreme – Seeds (Original Mix) – Spring Tube Limited [00:45:11] Zy Khan & Madison Palmer – Animals (Original Mix) – Songspire Records [00:50:29] Adam Schofield & Patrick Evans – Substance (Original Mix) – Reinstate Records View the full article YouTubeSoundCloud

TracklistAs voted for by the DI.FM listeners. These are the top 10 Techno tracks in July 2025, based on 2,100+ votes on 692 tracks. http://www.di.fm/techno [00:00:00] Adam Beyer, Chris Avantgarde – Desolate Lands (Original Mix) – Drumcode [00:05:21] State 2 – M.I.T.A (Original Mix) – Shodan Records [00:11:22] Ivan (BG) – Salvation (Original Mix) – IAMT Music Group [00:16:22] Lautaro Ibañez – Stand By Revolution (Original Mix) – Set About Music [00:21:09] The Second Wave – The Call (Extended Mix) – Modular States [00:26:25] Ronnye M – Nothingness (Original Mix) – Orange Recordings [00:31:11] Lauta Bustillo – Bring Life (Original Mix) – Redlof Black [00:36:14] TAJ (AUS) – The Rhythm (Original Mix) – Big Punch Records [00:39:53] JØL – Float (Original) – Black Codes Experiments [00:44:43] Eftihios – Neurotransit (Original Mix) – Modular States View the full article YouTubeSoundCloud

TracklistAs voted for by the DI.FM listeners. These are the top 15 Hard Techno tracks in July 2025, based on 620+ votes on 403 tracks. http://www.di.fm/hardtechno [00:00:00] Ian McCoy – Deception Loop (Original Mix) – IAMT Music Group [00:05:26] REAKTTOR – Rainbow in the Darkness (Lively Racket Remix) – BlackVogue Records [00:10:12] David Temessi, Reblok – My Vibe (Filterheadz Remix) – DSR Digital [00:15:33] CELEC – Untz Untz (Buchecha Remix) – Kube Records [00:20:02] AMORØS – The One Power (Original Mix) – Systolic Records [00:25:00] JuanPe K – Spyro Dream (Original Mix) – Black Division [00:29:25] TAJ (AUS) – Bumpy Night (Original Mix) – Big Punch Records [00:34:04] Marco Ginelli – Rhythmic Riot (Original Mix) – T.I.H.G. RECORDS [00:38:54] KAAI – Bring It Back (Original Mix) – Underground Techno Research [00:42:37] Might Be Twins – Im Insane (Original Mix) – BlackVogue Records [00:46:07] DCMBR – Orchid Ashes (Original Mix) – Sacred Court [00:51:03] DSTM – A Time of Soul (Original Mix) – DSR Digital [00:54:44] GNRØ – Hidden (Original Mix) – Driller [00:58:42] Valdok – Mad For The Groove (ROTURA XXL Remix) – Dolma Records [01:03:20] Bollmann – OVERDRIVE (Original Mix) – ABSLT Records View the full article YouTubeSoundCloud

Gatecrasher NEC.NXT Announced! Fresh from the huge success of their monthly club nights at London’s Heaven, and The Republic Sheffield, world renowned super club Gatecrasher announce their final mega party of 2002: Gatecrasher NEC.NXT. On 16th November the Birmingham NEC will once again host three state of the art dance arenas bursting with 15,000 people and hosted by the very best of Gatecrasher, Bugged Out and TidyTrax. Since its inception eight years ago, Gatecrasher has had a meteoric rise, to become one of the biggest and most successful super-clubs in the UK and no one puts on a show quite like the Gatecrasher dons. Expect this to be no exception: awesome live performances on the night will come from Underworld (Muzik Magazine Awards nominees for Best Live Act), FC Kahuna (Muzik Magazine Awards nominees for Best Group) and a thumping set from Lab 4. While the stellar DJ line-up sees the bringing together of the mighty X-Press 2 in all their six deck finery, breakbeat maestros Stanton Warriors, Dancestar Award winning DJ Tiësto, the infamous Judge Jules, trancemaster of the moment Armin Van Burren, top US Producer/remixer Josh Wink as well as 'Crasher favourite Scott Bond, Mario Piu, Lisa Lashes, Andy Farley, BK, Nick Sentience and many, many more... The event is to be broadcast live and exclusive across the Galaxy Network from 9pm - 6.00am. All the action within the indoor arena will be caught and filmed by MTV. This event will set yet another milestone in Gatecrasher's colorful history always staying one step ahead of the game. This will be Underworld’s last UK tour date. So catch them while you can! Underworld (Live) X Press 2 Stanton Warriors FC Kahuna (Live) Rob Bright Josh Wink DJ Tiesto Judge Jules Armin Van Bururen Scott Bond M.I.K.E. (Push) Mario Piu Matt Hardwick Eddie Halliwell Lisa Lashes Yoji Bomehanica Tidy Boys Lab 4 (Live) Andy Farley Paul Glazby BK Nick Sentience Paul Kershaw > Seeing as its my birthday on the 18th Nov there is a high probability that I'll be joining you for this one!!!!