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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

Here's an in-depth review and demo of the new Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Drum Machine Review & DemoView the full article

Ableton just announced a rent-to-own plan for its flagship software – the Live 12 Suite – and it’s already making waves. For years, the biggest barrier to entry with Ableton hasn’t been the learning curve – it’s been the price tag. Suite runs $749 upfront, which for most bedroom producers, students, or DJs dabbling in production feels […] The post Ableton launches Live 12 Suite rent-to-own plan – and it’s not a subscription appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Well, it actually happened. More than four decades after the TR-808 and TR-909 rewrote the rulebook on rhythm, Roland has launched a brand new analogue drum machine: the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator. Built with and for artists to “catalyse the next evolution of rhythm culture”, the TR-1000 fuses analogue circuitry, modern digital sound engines, and a performance-focused user interface into one hulking groove factory... The post Roland TR-1000: 40 years after the TR-808 and TR-909, the brand’s first analogue – and most powerful – drum machine has landed appeared first on MusicTech. 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