Richie Hawtin On The Future Of Cloud-Based Music-Making

In a new interview with AudioSilverLining, Richie Hawtin shares his thoughts on the future of cloud-based music-making: I think there’s a lot of promise in cloud-based studios. Honestly, I believe that most of the music in the coming years will be made in some type of Cloud based situation. Studio’s bring people together, to collaborate, share… Read More Richie Hawtin On The Future Of Cloud-Based Music-Making

Studio Wormbone Sound Pack Catalog Christmas Sale

Studio Wormbone sends their holiday greetings to Synthtopia readers, and adds news about another Holiday Electronic Music Gear Deal: Holiday Greetings from Studio Wormbone! We’re pleased to announce that the entire Studio Wormbone catalog of downloadable sound packs (including our latest release entitled “Metal In Water”) is available for 50% off during the month of… Read More Studio Wormbone Sound Pack Catalog Christmas Sale

Three New Ableton Live Instruments

Ableton has announced three new Partner Instruments to add for Live: Novachord, MachineKits plus Tubular Bells. Soniccouture Novachord – a collection of presets that is based on the faithfully sampled sounds of the Novachord – a gargantuan, tube-based, 72-note polyphonic synthesizer from 1938. Puremagnetik MachineKits – a high quality library of drum machines programmed specifically for Ableton… Read More Three New Ableton Live Instruments

The Best Dance And Electronic Music Of 2010

Amazon has posted its end-of-the-year “best-of” lists, including Best Dance And Electronic Music. Here are Amazon’s picks: The Best Dance And Electronic Music Of 2010 This Is Happening – LCD Soundsystem Head First – Goldfrapp Body Talk – Robyn Crystal Castles – Crystal Castles Black City – Matthew Dear Lucky Shiner – Gold Panda Aphrodite – Kylie Minogue The Social Network – Trent Reznor Black Sands – Bonobo The… Read More The Best Dance And Electronic Music Of 2010