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Press 28 Apr 2026

Time Warp: The Story of Mannheim's Iconic Techno Festival

Since 1994, Time Warp has shaped the techno scene: from Ludwigsburg to Mannheim, and now with plans for Mexico City.

Press 27 Apr 2026

AlphaTheta: What's happening to the CDJ-3000?

AlphaTheta introduces the CDJ-3000X as the successor to the CDJ-3000 – an overview of the current product range.

Press 26 Apr 2026

Melt Festival: Why there's no lineup in Ferropolis for 2026

No lineup, no tickets: The Melt Festival in Ferropolis ended in 2024. A look back at 27 years of techno culture.

Press 26 Apr 2026

Behringer RD-9: The 909 Rebuild with Its Own Character

The Behringer RD-9 brings back the Roland TR-909 sound: eleven analog drum voices, a 64-step sequencer, MIDI and USB for techno production.

Press 15 Apr 2026

Camelot Wheel: How to mix harmonically

Mixed In Key's Camelot Wheel translates musical keys into a number system – for DJ transitions without dissonance in your mix.

Press 14 Apr 2026

Thorin Tønsberg — The Mind Behind re:union

From a basement studio in southern Germany to Europe's darkest dance floors: A portrait of the producer, DJ and label founder who fuses Dark Techno with hypnotic depth.

Press 12 Apr 2026

Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000: Why It Remains the Club Booth Standard

Since 2020, the Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 has defined the techno booth. A rundown of its MPU, touchscreen, audio engine, and connectivity.

Press 25 Mar 2026

What is Hard Techno? Tempo and Sound Design Explained

Hard Techno distinguishes itself from classic techno primarily through tempo and sound design – an overview.

Press 22 Mar 2026

Behringer RD-9: Analog Drum Machine for the Studio

The Behringer RD-9 is a standalone analog drum machine with a 64-step sequencer for your studio.

Press 08 Mar 2026

Elektron Analog Rytm MKII: Hybrid Drum Machine for Hard Techno

Eight analog voices, digital sample engine, 64-step sequencer: What makes the Analog Rytm MKII stand out for hard techno and industrial.