The biggest name in dance sample libraries, Sample Magic, has teamed up with some of the biggest names in dance music to bring us the essential guide to producing cutting-edge house music The Secrets Of House Music Production. Written by Marc Adamo(DJ Magazine, Future Music) with contributions from Wolfgang Gartner, Way Out West, S­harooz and a forward from our very only Mark Knight, this 144-page full-colour book is a must have for any budding producer.

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Packed full of hundreds of walkthroughs, hints and tips all areas of the production process are covered, including: making beats, drum sounds, basslines, structure, instrumentals, FX, mixing, vocals, mastering, remixes, programming ideas and more. Every style of house is covered, from minimal to tribal, electro to progressive, soulful to jackin. In-depth tutorials reveal the tricks of the pros, with step-by-step tutorials using Logic, Cubase and Ableton, whilst a bonus CD includes an amazing 500+MB of exclusive samples to get you started.

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­To celebrate this essential release we've teamed up with Sample Magic to bring you fantastic competition. One lucky winner will receive not only a copy of 'The Secrets Of House Music Production' but also a copy of both Deep Tech-House and Progressive House ­ Sample Magic libraries, both worth a whopping £59.99 each to boot!!

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize just tell us: Who wrote the forward for The Secrets Of House Music Production?

Send you answer along with your name to win@toolroomrecords.com with The Secrets Of House Music Production in the subject title. Competition closes 31st May. ­ Terms & Conditions ­

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