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10 Phantom Rooms has already built a strong footprint in the NKS ecosystem. Now, they’re expanding that connection with RSI 2, a new instrument built exclusively for NKS. Made from two of Berlin’s rarest synths, RSI 2 brings processed samples from the Jomox SunSyn and the Resonator Neuronium into a focused creative tool for modern producers. We spoke with Tobias about the ideas behind the instrument, the team’s ongoing design philosophy, and what’s coming next for 10 Phantom Rooms. Jump to these sections How the SunSyn and Resonator Neuronium shaped the RSI 2 concept From rare hardware to a flexible Kontakt instrument Serving film and media composers A philosophy shaped by decades of sound design Why real-time control sits at the...

Jonas Blue’s new single “Edge of Desire” signals a clear return to the sound that first shaped him. Released on Defected Records with Brazilian producer Malive, the track blends hypnotic rhythm, melodic movement, and emotional restraint. It captures the feel of long nights in Ibiza and the connection that happens when music is built for real dancefloors. After years of creating global pop records, Jonas has shifted his focus back to club production, and “Edge of Desire” clearly shows evolution. The track has already gained support from BBC Radio 1, ANOTR, Keinemusik, Mochakk, Carlita, and Blond:ish, standing out for its clarity and warmth. In the studio, he relied on Native Instruments’ Transient Master to control movement in the...

Dutch producer Corren Cavini has always written music that blurs the line between club energy and emotional storytelling. His debut album, A Place To Call Home, out now on Purified Records, refines that balance into a cohesive journey. Each track feels intentional, shaped by space, melody, and atmosphere rather than structure alone. Built around his signature combination of live instrumentation and electronic precision, the album moves fluidly between introspection and movement. Central to that process were Kontakt and Raum, two tools that helped Cavini ground the record’s emotional core. From the warmth of Noire to the spatial clarity of Raum, every sound was chosen to build an environment that feels lived in. Across twelve tracks...

Last week, DJcity revealed its most downloaded tracks of 2025. Today, we dive deeper to uncover the most popular remixes, bootlegs, and edits of the year. DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Y.M.C.A. – Rob DVS Calabria Edit – Village People I Love It – MARROW LET’S GO Edit – Icona Pop (ft. Charli XCX) Anxiety – Sir Marcus & MarkCutz Remix – Doechii Temperature – DJ Serg Sniper Remix – Sean Paul Celebration – Colin Jay Remix – Kool & The Gang I Will Survive – FRASER Remix – Gloria Gaynor Dancing Queen – Waltry Remix – ABBA APT. – DJ Smerk Hype Intro – Rosé & Bruno Mars Sweet Caroline – Two Friends Remix – Neil Diamond Let Me Blow Ya Mind – MarkCutz Remix – Eve (ft. Gwen Stefani) Sign up to preview the tracks for...

Absynth 6 is the latest version of the legendary semi-modular hybrid synthesiser – and it’s more powerful and easier to use than ever before. Offering unparalleled sound-sculpting capabilities, Absynth is the ideal instrument for sound designers looking to push the envelope and create unique, evolving soundscapes for film, television, or games. In this guide to Absynth 6 sound design, we’ll show you how to make an evolving soundscape from scratch, master flexible modulation with an MSEG tutorial, and discover polyphonic aftertouch assignment. Jump to these sections: What is an evolving soundscape? How does Absynth’s envelope system work? How can MPE be used for sound design? Designing evolving soundscapes Oscillators and MSEG...

Absynth has a long, storied history of surreal sound. The strange textures and dreamlike tones return with Absynth 6, the latest in this prestigious line of semi-modular synths. This version keeps the heart of the hybrid engine you know. It combines subtractive, FM, wavetable, and granular synthesis into one flow that makes unusual sounds feel natural to create. A refreshed interface, a new waveform editor, and an intuitive visual browser make it easier than ever to craft otherworldly soundscapes. So what’s new in this reimagined classic? Let’s break it down. Discover Absynth 6 What’s new in Absynth 6? The hybrid engine evolves At the center of Absynth 6 is a three-channel semi-modular engine that lets you combine subtractive, FM...

The Beatsource DJ Exclusives program has been 20 years in the making. It’s built around an entirely new, never been done licensing model, and means that DJs can access the types of remixes and edits which have previously only been found on record pools, but in a way which ensures both the original rights holders and the DJs themselves get fairly compensated for their work. In this second episode of our new series, Inside The Edit, Mojaxx talks to Sir Marcus, one half of the Tall Boys production duo, and Remix Director for DJcity, about the way that the pair started working together, and what excites him most about the DJ Exclusives program. Discover Beatsource DJ Exclusives here: https://www.beatsource.com/genre/dj-exclusives/11...

Photo Credit: Electric Forest & Alive Coverage As Winter looms across most of the country and many of us prepare to hibernate for a few months (or in some cases already digging ourselves out of the snow) we start looking for things to look forward to. It’s our own midwest survival method. So as music festival lineups for the summer start to show up, we close our eyes and pretend we are soaking up the sun at one of our favorite festivals instead of making sure we have enough long underwear to make it through the winter. Electric Forest is doing their part by unveiling the initial lineup for the 2026 edition of the festival and it’s packed with heavy hitters and some returning forest veterans. Michigan native GRiZ will be making his...

Here is DJcity’s annual chart of the top 50 most downloaded songs of the year. The list was determined by subscriber downloads (the tracks are not DJcity’s picks). DOWNLOAD THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) squabble up – Kendrick Lamar NOKIA – Drake tv off – Kendrick Lamar (ft. Lefty Gunplay) Fat Juicy & Wet – Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars NUEVAYoL – Bad Bunny EoO – Bad Bunny Anxiety – Doechii Which One – Drake & Central Cee Shake It To The Max (FLY) Remix – Moliy & Silent Addy (ft. Skillibeng & Shenseea) Outside – Cardi B Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New users: Unlock full download access for just $10. The post Top 50 Tracks of 2025 🏆 appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Notable tracks that were added to DJcity this week. Download them all here. Download the tracks below. (* indicates DJcity Exclusive) Thootie – Ice Spice & Tokischa Free (You Got To Live) – HUGEL & Ultra Naté Deeper – Disclosure & Leon Thomas Let’s Do It – Lil Baby, Playboi Carti & Skooly LAS NEAS – Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez & Blessd I Run – Crespo Remix – HAVEN. & Kaitlin Aragon Tu Quieres Duro – MarkCutz Remix * – Héctor El Father Come Get Her – HayaT & W3TT3R Remix – Rae Sremmurd American Boy – STRIPES Remix – Estelle Call Me Maybe – Matthew Topper & L3XI Side Man Edit – Carly Rae Jepsen DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Sir Marcus. To receive them via email, click here Sign up to preview the tracks for free. New...

Guy Mantzur and Chicola have always treated collaboration like a conversation between worlds. Their new EP, Neon Bible, released on Sasha’s label Last Night on Earth, captures that dialogue perfectly. It’s deep, hypnotic, and emotionally charged without losing its precision. Central to that sound is their use of Raum and Replika XT, two tools that gave the track its shape and sense of movement. Both producers have built careers on control and atmosphere, and those instincts come through clearly here. Raum helped carve out a spatial identity for the synths, allowing melodies to drift but never blur, while Replika XT added a rhythmic pulse that kept the reverb alive inside the groove. Instead of layering for size, they used space as an...

Holiday season is officially here, and we’ve checked it twice. The DJcity Holiday Playlist features festive remixes, fresh edits, and seasonal favorites designed to keep every crowd in the spirit. This year’s playlist includes Freejak’s high-energy remix of “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” and KidCutUp’s rework of “Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” and more! From modern flips to classic holiday anthems, this playlist gives you everything you need to bring warmth and hype to any event, from cozy gatherings to full-blown holiday parties. Dig through these holiday treats, download your must-plays, and get ready to deliver festive sets til’ New Years. VIEW THE FULL PLAYLIST (see below for a preview) Dean Martin – Let It...

This week on @RoadPodcast, the crew sits down with @LaidbackLuke for a rare deep dive into his Vegas roots, the peak of EDM, and what keeps him inspired after three decades behind the decks. He recalls returning to Las Vegas and the opening of Hakkasan in 2012, a moment he calls the “we won” era of dance music when pop stars like @Pitbull and @IAmWill jumped on the EDM wave (01:66). Luke breaks down those early residencies that felt exotic at the time and how Vegas became a second home (06:10). The conversation turns to his most viral controversy: DJing on an iPhone. Luke explains the real setup behind it, the backlash, and how he uses feedback from that experience to push technology forward (11:27). Between laughs about “Do Not...

It’s that time of year once again, so on the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx takes us through some of the good Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for DJs that he’s come across around the web. Check out the Black Friday 2025 video from Mojaxx on DJcityTV. The post What are the best deals for DJs this Black Friday? – 2025 Edition appeared first on DJcity News - Music and news for DJs and producers.

Migrant’s new single “Anahata” moves with intention. Named after the heart chakra, it channels openness, balance, and vulnerability through evolving melodies and carefully layered textures. The track feels both human and hypnotic, showing a producer focused on emotional depth rather than surface-level energy. That feeling comes through his process as much as the sound itself. Using Native Instruments’ Kontrol S49 MK3 and Kontakt, Migrant builds each idea from feeling first, shaping rhythm and melody only after the emotional center is clear. The controller and its light-guided workflow let him play intuitively, while Kontakt provides the atmospheric foundation that grounds his work in warmth and realism. Jump to these sections...

Dutch producer Huminal has built a reputation for melodic house and techno that balances clarity with emotion. His latest collaboration with Mitch de Klein, Mirage, released on Purified Records, achieves this balance through meticulous sound design and a strong sense of spatial depth. Each layer feels intentional, from the bass weight to the airy movement in the chords, creating a space that feels alive without ever feeling crowded. For Huminal, the secret sits in the tools that shape his sound. Raum became a defining part of his workflow while working on Mirage, allowing him to build space that supports melody and movement rather than overwhelming them. His use of reverb goes beyond simple ambience and becomes part of the composition...

With the holiday season approaching, there’s no better time to upgrade your studio setup. And at Native Instruments, we are excited to bring you big savings on essential music production tools, including Maschine, Kontrol keyboards, and our flagship software. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or an aspiring music creator, this year’s deals will give you limitless opportunities to elevate your sound from Native Instruments and iZotope. These exclusive Cyber Season deals are designed to help you compose, produce, and mix your music with the utmost precision and creativity. From powerful beat-making tools to innovative sound libraries, there’s something for everyone. This is your chance to score some incredible black friday music gear...

Denver bass music trio Hostage Situation has been on a relentless campaign since dropping their sophomore album ‘Hostile Frequencies’ back in October. Fresh off a successful Phase 1 tour that saw them destroy stages at DANCEFESTOPIA, WAKAAN, and venues across North America, the group is doubling down with Phase 2, adding 20+ new dates that stretch all the way through March 2026. They’ve also just released the “Burn For You” remix package, featuring 15 artists including DirtySnatcha, HEKLER, and FRAXURE putting their own spin on the album’s lead single. We caught up with Hostage Situation to talk about curating remixes, maintaining tour energy over seven months on the road, and what it takes to truly take crowds hostage night after...

Vancouver’s music scene is gearing up for one of its biggest nights in recent memory. On Saturday, December 20th, 2025, MashBit makes his long-awaited Canada debut at Harbour Theatre, bringing a wave of high-emotion, high-impact energy that fans have been waiting for. From his breakout collaboration with ILLENIUM on “Refugee” to remixes for Gryffin and Seven Lions, MashBit has carved out a lane built on soothing melodies and eclectic sound design. With his hit single “Light” crossing 10 million streams on Spotify alone and his live sets becoming known for a mix of euphoric builds, house signatures and melodic bass, his arrival in Vancouver feels overdue. To turn things up even further, Dirty Audio joins the lineup with the heavy...

Few artists in melodic bass can translate emotion into sound quite like William Black, and his latest project might be his most powerful statement to date. Out now via Lost In Dreams, The Shadow Realm LP finds William exploring the duality between light and darkness, heartbreak and hope, and the constant push toward self-acceptance through music. Spanning 12 tracks, the album is a cinematic dive into the human condition, pairing William’s signature melodic writing with a darker, more atmospheric edge. From the soaring introspection of “Find Me In The Dark” with baby blue to the haunting tension of “Nightmare” alongside Fairlane and AMIDY, the record feels like both a confessional and a catharsis. Other collaborations include Rosie...