343labs

343labs We are an electronic music accelerator and music production school based in New York City, Berlin, and Online.

09/11/2026

Want your Deep House tracks to feel more groovy and analog? 👀

Try using two similar chord stabs with slightly different pitch or character, then alternate between them in the groove.

Those tiny imperfections can add movement, variation and a more analog feel without changing the whole idea.

Simple trick, but it can make repetitive House loops feel way more alive.

09/10/2026

Compression sounds complicated until you understand what it’s actually doing. 🎛️

At its core, compression is just controlling the dynamics of a sound, making the louder parts more controlled and helping everything sit better in the mix.

Once you understand threshold, ratio, attack and release, compression becomes way easier to use with intention instead of just turning k***s and hoping for the best.

Save this if you’re still learning compression.

09/08/2026

Want your house tracks to feel more bouncy and groovy? 🥁

Percussion can do way more than just fill space. The right percussion pattern can add swing, movement and bounce around your drums, making the whole groove feel more alive without overcrowding the mix.

Pay attention to placement, rhythm and the spaces between your main hits. Sometimes one small percussion layer is all it takes to completely change the feel of a house track.

Try this in your next house production and see how much more movement you can get.

09/07/2026

Want groovier house basslines in Ableton? 🔥

The trick isn’t always adding more notes. Sometimes it’s about changing the timing, space and relationship between each hit so the bassline actually starts to bounce.

Small adjustments can make a huge difference to the groove and completely change how your drop feels.

Try this on your next house track and A/B the difference.

NYC DJs 🎧We’re back tonight at 343 Labs for our monthly DJ Meetup.Come connect, play, and hang with other DJs + producer...
04/24/2026

NYC DJs 🎧
We’re back tonight at 343 Labs for our monthly DJ Meetup.

Come connect, play, and hang with other DJs + producers in the city. We’ll have open decks on Pioneer gear, space to meet new people, and a group convo where we’ll vote on future meetup topics + workshop speakers.

All levels welcome.
6–8 PM.

03/29/2026

Last days for April registration!

Couple last spots open in our Berlin / NYC classes, most starting next week. If you don‘t wanna wait until fall/winter with your music progress, now is the time!

To answer all your last minute questions, our founder team is available all day Monday 👊🏼

Can‘t wait to welcome all new students across a variety of courses, no matter if DJ Fundamentals, Ableton Beginner or Vocal Production!

03/27/2026

🚨 Final days of course registration

Modt courses start with fresh classes only 2 times a year! Next week, most of our courses are starting with small motivated classes in NYC & Berlin 🇺🇸🇩🇪

We are stoked to get to know you! Not all courses have free slots available anymore, but some have!

So if you want to take your music production or DJ skills to the next level, now is the time! Let us know if any questions or you‘re unsure which course fits perfectly, we are here to help 🙏🏼

Starting something new for the NYC DJ community 🎧A space to meet, share, learn, and just hang out — whether you’re just ...
03/26/2026

Starting something new for the NYC DJ community 🎧
A space to meet, share, learn, and just hang out — whether you’re just starting out or already playing.
We’ll be meeting once a month at 343 Labs, and for the first one, we’re building it with you. The first meetup will discuss how future meetups can serve the community, and your voice gets heard.
Come connect, play, and help shape what this becomes.
March 27 • 6–8 PM
343 Labs NYC
All levels welcome
RSVP: 343labs.com/events
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03/23/2026

A 343 classroom is unique in its character & full of sounds. In small classes, we explore anything from beat matching to rhythm creation or vocal production.

Many of our courses are starting in April again finally, your chance to join

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119 W 23rd Street Studio 700, 7th Floor
New York, NY
10011

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Monday 9am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 9:30pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
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