Beat Dissected
Sub-Zero Minimal Techno
Our in-house beatsmith turns his attentions to a raw, stripped-down techno groove with painstakingly processed percussion.…
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Tutorials
Minimal Techno Sound Design Using Soundtoys
If you want to sharpen your sound design skills, we’d recommend looking at the excellent suite of plugins from…
Introducing...
Marhu: “I’m all about acid lines and dark, energetic techno”
Marhu has been tearing up dancefloors recently with a heady mix of acid and techno. We asked her to introduce…
News
Minimal Audio Joins The Black Friday Rush With ‘Rift’ Sale
Save up to 35% off Rift by Minimal Audio this Black Friday.…
Tutorials
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…
Synth Secrets
Crafting Ambient Techno Pads
Ambient techno blends atmospheric soundscapes with minimal beats, creating immersive and meditative experiences. In this Synth Secrets, we’ll craft…
News
Endel Partners with Plastikman for AI-Powered ‘Deeper Focus’ to Recontextualize Techno Music
Endel, the creator of personalized sound environments with over two million users, has partnered with Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) to release…
News
The Soundtoys Xmas Sale Ends Soon
Soundtoys announced its huge Xmas plugin sale earlier this month. There are just a few days left to save and…
Long Reads
Has Techno Lost Its Groove?
Is reducing techno down to 15 or 30-second social media clips, changing the direction of techno production? Is it…
Long Reads
From Dance Floor to Dashboard: How Techno Is Helping Change The Sound Of Cars For the Better
Electric vehicles are giving automobile companies a chance to reinvent how cars sound – and many are turning to electronic music producers.
News
The Soundtoys Black Friday Sale Ends Soon
Soundtoys announced its huge Black Friday plugin sale last week. There is just one week left to save big this…
News
April’s Best Music
Here’s our round-up of some of the best electronic music releases of April 2020.…
Tutorials
Using Bi-Polar Distortion On a Bassline With Rift by Minimal Audio
In this article, we are using a bass hit one shot in Ableton Live and applying modulating filters plus bi…
My Studio
My Studio – Minimal Violence
Hailing from Canada but based in Berlin, Minimal Violence has been ripping up the rule book for a while now…
Track By Track
Plus 8: +8138
With our series Track by Track we invite an artist to break down their release… Track by Track. With our…
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Mixes Of The Week: 10/7/17
This week’s top mixes include Kahn & Neek’s Essential Mix, Exercise One’s Ebb and Flow, Mr Mitch…
Beat Dissected
Basic Channel-Style Dub Techno
In this installment of Beat Dissected we program a dub techno beat in the style of Basic Channel, the duo that pioneered the genre.
Synth Secrets
Dub Techno Synth Chords
This Synth Secrets sees us synthesizing some dub techno chords. Tape echo at the ready.
News
Mixes Of The Week: 2/11/15
This week’s top mixes include A-Trak’s bloghaus revival, Avalon Emerson’s Solid Steel selection, Perc’s club…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 19/1/15
This week’s top mixes include Helena Hauff’s Secret Thirteen, Grime Don Slackk on Solid Steel, Tony Humphries’ Beats…
Beat Dissected
Spastik-Style Percussive Techno
In this installment of Beat Dissected we emulate the beat of ‘Spastik’ – the signature track of Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman moniker.
Beat Dissected
Found Sound Techno
In this installment of Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a drum pattern incorporating found sounds blended with saturated…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 8/12/14
This week’s top mixes include L-Vis 1990 back to back with Teki Latex, Robert Hood in his Floorplan…
News
News Round Up: 5/12/14
Richie Hawtin apologises for speaker incident, Cubase 8 announced, Robert Hood reflects on his career, and new synths from Arturia…
Long Reads
Seven New House & Techno Labels to Watch in 2017
Preview music from some of the most promising new imprints for 2017, including “fruity music” from Shanti Celeste, classic acid…
Long Reads
Correlations & Causations: Does Technology Define Dance Music?
Does technology define dance music? Kristan Caryl speaks to a range of producers to discover how much their tools dictate…
Top Tracks
Dosem
Marc Dosem picks the tracks which inspire him, explaining the influence of Vangelis’s Blade Runner soundtrack and tipping a…
Beat Dissected
Chugging Tech-House
Using classic 808 and 909 hits and other synthetic elements we create a chugging tech-house groove.…
Long Reads
What Is [Live]? – The New Generation Of Live Techno
As the latest generation of live techno acts hit the road, we ask what defines ‘live’ electronic music. Is a…
Interviews
Robert Hood: “Give that machine a heart”
Robert Hood’s ‘Mirror Man’ album drops later this month on Rekids. We spoke with the Detroit techno legend about…
News
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…
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Marketing & Advertising With Attack Magazine
If you’re reading this, you might consider working with Attack Magazine. Read on to find out how we can…
Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
Long Reads
What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…