Italo Disco for Beginner Producers
How to become a producer in Italo Disco aesthetics. Gear, synth emulations, classic track analysis, first exercises, mixing, release.
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The core of Disco Magic - Italo Disco of the 80s: history, formula, artists.
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European Retro Radio Stations with Italo Disco
Retro FM, RMF 80s, Radio Italo 80s - the key European radio stations spinning Italo Disco today. A market overview by country with audience and specifics.
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Italo Disco Rhythm Patterns on the TR-808
Four on the floor, clap on beats 2 and 4, eighth-note hats - how the signature rhythms of Italo Disco were programmed on the Roland TR-808 and LinnDrum.
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Linn LM-1: the Drum Machine That Almost Didn't Happen
The story of the first sample-based drum machine that changed '80s pop and played an important role in shaping the Italo Disco sound.
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How to Shoot a Retro Italo Disco Video
Neon light, smoke machines, signature costumes, color grading - a step-by-step guide to shooting a retro Italo Disco video in 2024 with a budget from 500 dollars.
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Tracks Everyone Remembers but No One Can Name
Italo Disco melodies you've heard a thousand times but can't name the artist for - here's how to figure out which tracks they are.
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Italo Disco remixes in 2026: versions worth a listen
Six properly dated remix releases from 2026, from Hottwerk, Rare Wiri, Ameros, ZYX and independent edit makers. A listening guide to versions that serve genuinely different purposes.
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The Best Duos in Italo Disco
A guide to the genre's main duos - from Modern Talking to Righeira, teams that built hits as pairs.
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Tracks for a Summer Mood
A selection of Italo Disco compositions that capture the atmosphere of European summer - for the beach, open patios, long July evenings.
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Record Covers as Art
The visual aesthetic of Italo Disco - how '80s designers built the vivid record covers that today get exhibited in galleries.
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Oberheim OB-8 in Italo Disco
The American Oberheim OB-8 was a rare premium synth in '80s Italo Disco. It cost 3-4 times more than a Juno but added special solidity to larger studios of the genre.
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Kano: Robots From Milan
The story of one of Italo Disco's most interesting instrumental projects - Kano, whose electronic sound was ahead of its time.
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Where to Listen to Italo Disco Online in 2024
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, specialized radio, Discogs, Bandcamp - a full guide to online resources for Italo Disco fans with concrete recommendations.
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Polish Artists in Italo Disco Aesthetics
Papa Dance, Kombi, Urszula, Bajm - the Polish version of the Italo Disco phenomenon. How the local scene adapted a Western genre in an Eastern Bloc country with a softer regime.
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Italo Disco and the Mediterraneo Aesthetic
Italo Disco is inseparable from the Mediterranean aesthetic. Sea, sun, Dolce Vita, hedonism and melancholy - how the southern European context defined the sound of the genre.
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Miko Mission and His "How Old Are You"
The story of one of Italo Disco's most mysterious artists - Miko Mission, his unexpected age, and the hit all of Europe knew.
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Righeira: Brothers From the Beach
The story of the Italian duo whose "Vamos a la Playa" became the anthem of European beaches and one of the most recognizable tracks of the era.
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