Beat Magazine #229 – January 2024

This issue of Beat Magazine is a complete techno production masterclass, covering everything from picking the perfect kick to layering synths and designing the latest sounds. You’ll learn step-by-step how to build rumbles, create hissing hats, and craft catchy melodies that stick. The hands-on workshop breaks down the hard, dirty sound of Brutalismus 3000, showing you how to recreate it in your own DAW. As a bonus, you get HALO-2 Lite by DHPlugins, a powerful synth for massive basses, screeching leads, and classic Reese sounds—perfect for drum & bass, future bass, and dubstep. There’s also a test of the Behringer Syncussion SY-1 drum synth, a review of the Freqport FreqTube FT1 tube plug-in, and 79 presets for Zampler and MPCs inspired by legendary hardware synths. Whether you’re into melodic, hard, or hypnotic techno, this guide helps you keep the beat going.