The 10 Best Secret Sauce Plugins Of 2024

Here are our choices for the 10 best secret sauce plugins of 2024, apps that can turn a blah track into a banger – and four of them are free!

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Up next on the test bench is the latest addition to Novation’s acclaimed Launchkey range – the Launchkey 49 MK4…

Trifecta by Manifest Audio: Multitimbral Polyrhythmic Arpeggiator with Auto-Hocketting

Designed to arrive at uniquely interwoven patterns, Manifest Audio delivers a truly unique sequencing arpeggiator…

Juicy Romance Joins Boiler Room’s Hard Dance Tour

On the back of a new EP, Drink the Juice, Juicy Romance has joined Boiler Room’s Hard Dance Tour…

Model 500 – ‘No UFO’s’

In our new book on techno production, we break down iconic techno arrangements to uncover what makes them timeless. Juan…

Attack Mag Releases The Secrets Of Techno Production Book

The Secrets of Techno Production, a comprehensive 218-page paperback, is now available! Covering techno from its roots to the…

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The Secrets of Techno Production

The definitive guide to making techno.

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The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.

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Max for Live: Texture

Add texture simple to any sound. Simple an effective.

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Max for Live: Knob Studio

Knob Studio offers dynamic waveform manipulation and parameter mapping capabilities.

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Max For Live: Chance Engine

Add controlled yet random fluctuations to your most important parameters

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Max For Live: Mouth Play

Unconventional vocal shaping with a brass model or FM oscillator source

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Refraction – Elektron Sample Pack

Techno sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm

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Replicants – Elektron Analog Rytm Sample Pack

Electro sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm. Free your spirit.

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10 Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Gear & Software That Shaped Techno

From the 909 to samplers to Ableton Live, here is the hardware and software that helped shape the sound of techno – in all its many variations.

How To Recreate The Iconic Synths From Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’

One of the standout tracks from Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album, Discovery, ‘Something About Us’ features subtle yet unforgettable…

Regal (ACIDBOY) – ‘The Final Chapter’

Three years have passed since we last invited Regal to break down his record, Track by Track. During this time…

“16-for-1 Deal”: The UVI Power Bundle

Get 16 premium instruments and effects for only $149 (regularly $1,974) – that’s the price of Synth Anthology alone…

Dave Clarke – “Dance Music Is In Disarray Right Now”

A true techno legend who needs no introduction, Dave Clarke remains an enduring force in electronic music. While his groundbreaking…

Teenage Engineering Release OP-XY

A follow-up to the OP-Z in a smart-looking black monochrome finish has been unveiled, and it comes…

WARM Introduces Weekly Genre-Based Global Radio Chart Series

Genre-focused insights for global airplay trends mark a change in traditional Top 40 charts.…

Hans Zimmer Explores Using Osmose on Dune: Part Two

In a new documentary produced by Expressive E, the company behind the Osmose, renowned German composer Hans Zimmer reveals how…

The Biggest And Best Black Friday Deals For Producers And DJs

Has it really been a year? No, it hasn’t! Everyone’s bringing their deals earlier into the calendar to…

The Theory Of Techno Pads (Part 1)

In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno pads…

Kuvo Powered By DJ Monitor’s Pilot Programs Set to Revolutionize Fair Music Royalties

Groundbreaking technology promises fairer and faster payments to music creators worldwide alongside setlist privacy.…

Toybox Release FM Zone – “A Boutique FM-Based Synth”

Hot on the heels of Buzz Zone, Toybox are back with FM Zone.…

The Baddadan Synth Bass Sound

The sound of the summer. We retrospectively look at the Baddadan horn synth bass that continues to rumble dance floors…

KRL MX

KRL MX has been released on Kobosil’s R-Label and Amelie Lens’ Exhale. These accomplishments have put him firmly…

Catch Bustin’ Loose On Tour

Disco king Bustin’ Loose is currently on tour. Find out where to catch him live.…

Todiefor

Hailing from Brussels, Todiefor is planning a busy 2025.…

Jeff Mills – ‘The Bells’

In our new book on techno production, we asked producers, “Who is your favorite producer of all time”? Nearly 70…

Make Classic Dub Sirens With Zebra2

Load up your synth, we’re using Zebra2 and some Live 12 effects, and let’s make a classic dub…

Splice Announces New Sample Partnership With Alissia

The library behemoth, Splice, and GRAMMY®-nominated producer Alissia are set to release six curated sample collections presented as “Alissia…

Anthony Godfather Announces World Tour

Dubbed ‘The Father’ of Latin tech by Mixmag, Anthony Godfather is heading out on the road.…

DESIREE Chooses Her Top Tracks

At CRSSD Festival in September we followed DESIREE into the Chapter One vinyl pop-up and asked her to select…

ModeAudio Airspace – Sky’s The Limit?

When is a reverb more than a reverb? We patrol ModeAudio’s brand new Airspace to find out more……

60% Sountoys 5 Bundle This Black Friday

Soundtoys 5 is a treasure trove of amazing plugins, 22 pro effects in total, on sale this Black Friday.…

Aida Arko

From circus acrobatics to hard-edged techno, Iranian-born DJ and producer Aida Arko’s journey is extraordinary. Now splitting…

Ableton Launches Move: A Portable, Standalone Instrument for On-the-Go Music Creation

After various mystery marketing campaigns, the wait is over. Move from Ableton is here and it’s a long awaited…

Audiomodern Soundbox Review: The Kontakt Killer?

Upstart plugin developer Audiomodern is challenging the hegemony of Kontakt with its new sampler, Soundbox. Is Audiomodern Soundbox good enough to dethrone the Native Instruments mainstay?

A Decade Of Dance Music: CRSSD Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Lineup For Spring 2025 Edition

The San Diego dance music institution, CRSSD Festival, has announced its 10th Anniversary Lineup for the Spring 2025 Edition. Find…

Pulsar Audio Plugins Are 70% Off

The French firm is offering up to 70% off all plugins for Black Friday, and customers who place orders over…

Make Your Own Jungle FX

In this Synth Secrets, we’ll recreate some of the jungle’s most iconic and oft-used samples from scratch…

Hypnotic Techno Inspired by Phase Fatale’s ‘Love Is Destructive’

In this Beat Dissected, we’re making a hypnotic percussive heavy techno beat inspired by Berghain resident and BITE label…

 Get A Free AIR Music Tech Plugin

AIR Music Tech is launching a brand-new mystery plugin—available in limited numbers! Sign up now to secure your…

FL Studio Black Friday Discounts Are Live

Jumping early into the sales season, FL Studio has announced a flurry of Black Friday deals.…

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