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From Commodore to granular: The Tracker vs. Sampler Masterclass
Why do top producers still swear by the Amiga, C64, vintage samplers and modern trackers like Renoise or Polyend? Simple: uncompromising speed, no decision paralysis, and a distinctive character no VST can fake. In this in-depth masterclass, we show you how to use tracker workflows, 8-bit punch and micro-editing not just for chiptunes, but to give your techno, hip-hop, trance and D&B tracks a fresh new edge.
From trackers, we branch out into the world of modern hardware samplers, packed with inspiring features ranging from granular synthesis to glitch effects, so running out of ideas will no longer be part of your vocabulary.
Ditch the mouse – bring on the style and flow!
Producing without undo: Your first beat with (Fast)Tracker II (also available as VST)
Ready? Because now we’re getting down to business. Get ready for minima- lism, austerity and doing without every little convenience – or, to put it more positively, stripping things back, slowing down and finding fresh inspiration. In this age of digital overload, that can’t be a bad thing. And you’ll notice that after the first hour of plenty of head-scratching, something suddenly clicks and the musical sun starts shining. Promise!
119 € saved: Get an orchestra that gives you goosebumps for free
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion in a compact package: Iconica Sketch brings a full orchestra with 34 instruments and 140 articulations right into your studio. The 4.6 GB library is based on recordings from the extensive Iconica library by Steinberg and Orchestral Tools and is ideal for film scores, pop, and epic arrangements – from the initial draft to the finished track.
Ubersynth with samples & wavetables: Arturia MiniFreak49 reviewed
With 49 semi-weighted, standard-sized keys, aluminium wheels, a touch-sensitive XYZ pad and plenty of controls, this synthesiser doesn’t seem quite so ‘mini’ anymore. Under the bonnet lies the tried-and-tested sound engine, which, with firmware 5.0, can finally process its own samples and wavetables.
NEW! „BEAT Business Insider“ translates industry news into what it actually means
With BEAT Business Insider, we’re launching a monthly column that breaks down industry news into what it means for you as a musician. To kick things off, we’ll cover the controversy surrounding Suno V6’s training data, Spotify’s new rules for virtual AI artists, and the question of how much of the growing streaming revenue actually reaches you. In an interview, Anselm Kreuzer from Music Sculptor explains how AI is changing production music and what opportunities are still available to composers today.
Highlights
- From Commodore to granular: The Tracker vs. Sampler Masterclass
- Producing without undo: Your first beat with (Fast)Tracker II (also available as VST)
- 119 € saved: Get an orchestra that gives you goosebumps for free
- Ubersynth with samples & wavetables: Arturia MiniFreak49 reviewed
- NEW! „BEAT Business Insider“ translates industry news into what it actually means
- Portrait: Agnes Obel – Not of this world
- Portrait: Lil Cherry & GOLDBUUDA – Danger and Confusion
- Modding Cult: AI-powered firmware hacks – New features for old hardware
- The right cables for recording & live performance – Good connection for a low price
- More reviews: Slim Continuum 21s8x, u-he Melt Cascade LP Filter, Korg microAUDIO 722, Dreamtonics Instrument X, Steinberg Bass Machina, Flame Sound VATRA, Baby Audio HyperWarp
- 16 GB Plug-ins, Sounds und Software for your inspiration
