Emily Foster
Emily lives in Brighton, a city whose eclectic, anything-goes scene suits her restless taste perfectly, and cut her teeth writing about the electronic acts passing through its clubs and seaside festivals. She likes music that doesn't sit still. She writes about electronic music, festivals and new sounds.
Pioneer Ddj Flx4: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Software flexibility, USB-C and real portability — here's what to check before you commit to the Pioneer DDJ-FLX4.
Sample Pad for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a sample pad for the first time? Here is a practical guide to your first sessions, from understanding velocity to loading custom sounds.
Common Arturia Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid
Arturia instruments reward engagement — and many players leave their capabilities largely untapped. Here are the recurring mistakes and how to avoid them.
Mpc One for Beginners: A Complete Guide
It looks intimidating the first time you switch it on. Here's the beginner's route in, minus the overwhelm.
Common Lighting Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Most lighting setups that go wrong aren't the fixture's fault. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and how to avoid every one.
Mpc Live 3: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The MPC Live 3 is the right tool for producers who need a complete, portable production system. Whether that's you depends on your context.
Common Denon Dj Mistakes to Avoid
Quick, honest rundown of the Denon DJ mistakes that turn a smooth changeover into a scramble — so it's not you next time.
The History of Synth Pop
From German motorway rhythms to Britain's electronic gold rush — here's the actual timeline behind synth-pop, told at festival pace.
Pioneer Dj Decks for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Feeling out of your depth in front of Pioneer DJ decks? Here is the no-panic version: the five controls that matter on day one, a gentle first session plan, and cheap ways to practise before you commi...
Common Plugin Types Mistakes to Avoid
More tracks get worse from plugin overload than from anything missing. Here are the mistakes I see constantly, so you can skip straight past them.
Common 4 Channel Dj Controller Mistakes to Avoid
Four-channel controllers introduce more failure points than two-channel units — these are the most common setup and performance mistakes and how to correct them.
Everything You Need to Know About Dj Booth
What actually goes behind the decks? Here's what a DJ booth is, the main formats on the market, and how to tell one from a facade or a table.
Everything You Need to Know About Pioneers Dj
CDJ, DJM, DDJ, rekordbox — here's the fast, jargon-free rundown of what Pioneer DJ actually is and how its whole ecosystem fits together.
Mpc Live 3 for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The MPC workflow is built around sequences and programs, not a linear timeline. Here's how to get through your first session without confusion.
Common Arturia Midi Keyboard Mistakes to Avoid
Most Arturia setup issues come from the same handful of mistakes. Here is what they are and how to avoid them, so your first session goes smoothly.
Novation Circuit Tracks: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer's guide to the Novation Circuit Tracks — whether it matches your workflow, how it compares to alternatives, and what the true cost of a complete setup is.
Everything You Need to Know About Cdj 2000
Two decks, one jog wheel each, and a rekordbox workflow that changed clubbing for good — here's everything the CDJ-2000 brings to the booth.
Common Modular Synth Modules Mistakes to Avoid
Some rack mistakes just cost you a laugh. Others cost real money. Here's the rundown of the ones actually worth dodging.
Common Reason Studios Mistakes to Avoid
Most Reason Studios problems come from misunderstanding which version you have, skipping the rear-panel cable view, and overcomplicating the rack before mastering the basics.
A Guide to Reaper Daw
REAPER has built one of the most loyal followings in home and professional recording. Here's what the software actually does, and why it works so differently to the rest.
49 Key Midi Keyboard: A Complete Guide
A 49 key MIDI keyboard hits the sweet spot between portability and playability. Here is everything you need to know about why four octaves is the most common choice for electronic producers.
Common Ableton Mistakes to Avoid
Loop-only producers, browser-ignorers, CPU-crashers — the four most common avoidable mistakes in Live, with specific fixes for each.
Rekordbox for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A reassuring, step-by-step first session with rekordbox for total beginners — no club hardware required, just a laptop and some music you love.
Synth Pop Subgenres, Explained
Someone says synthwave, someone else says electropop — here's the actual family tree, sorted branch by branch so you can tell them apart.
What Emily Foster covers
49 Key MIDI Keyboard
A versatile MIDI controller size for composing, software instruments and desk-based production workflows.
Arturia Synthesizer
Arturia synthesizers for expressive performance, sound design and flexible studio workflows.
Bass Synthesizer
Bass synthesizers for expressive low-end sound design and practical studio or live use.
DAW Controller
Daw controller hardware gives musicians quicker, more tactile access to recording, mixing and editing tasks.
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Fm Synthesizer
FM synthesizers use frequency modulation to create bright, complex and highly expressive electronic sounds.
MIDI Controller
Flexible controllers for software instruments, recording and live performance, from compact pads to full keyboard setups...
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MIDI Foot Controller
Foot-operated MIDI control for live performance, looping, preset changes and hands-free studio or stage operation.
MIDI Keyboard
Compact or full-size controllers for software instruments, hardware synths and production workflows in studio or live se...
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