Beat Dissected
Raw Drum & Bass
Our resident beatsmith gets back to (drum and) bassics with this raw, sparse drum & bass workout.…
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Synth Secrets
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…
Beat Dissected
Incessant Drum & Bass
Our man on the drum machine takes the basic D&B beat and pushes it further and fatter…
News
Devious Machines Release Bass Focus
A new bass enhancement plugin from the award-winning team behind Infiltrator 2, Pitch Monster, Multiband X6, Texture, and Duck…
Synth Secrets
Gritty D&B Bass With U-he Zebra
In today’s Synth Secrets we’re cooking up a gritty bass patch that would sound right at home in…
Synth Secrets
Fred Again Inspired Reese Basslines With Twin 3
Load up FabFilter’s powerful Twin 3 and take a classic sound in new directions.…
Columns
The Story of UK Bass in Seven Books
Bleep Techno, Jungle, Drum & Bass, UK Garage, Dubstep and Grime – some of the finest innovations in dance music over…
News
New Drum & Bass Documentary Airs On Monday
Brand new feature-length film ‘Drum & Bass: The Movement’ will be screened this Monday 25th May.…
Synth Secrets
Drum & Bass Leads
Load up Hive by u-he or a synth of your choice, and let’s make a hard-hitting drum…
Synth Secrets
Making Com Truise Style Basslines With MiniFreak V
MiniFreak V is a new addition to Arturia’s V Collection X. We have the physical counterpart let’s load…
Tutorials
Reese Bass Redux
We go back to basics with the iconic Reese bass sound, demonstrating some simple techniques before moving on to a…
Introducing...
Wallwork & RZR
From ghost producers to futuristic, post-apocalyptic bass music. Introducing Wallwork & RZR.…
Synth Secrets
Use Drift To Modulate Bass Like Overmono / Modeselektor
In this Synth Secrets tutorial, we will use Drift to make an Overmono, Modeselektor style bass.…
Gear/Software
Analog Meets Digital: Korg Drumlogue Review
Analog, digital and even plugins, Korg’s Drumlogue has it all – but is it enough?
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Ten Of The Best: Hardware Drum Machines
We recommend ten of the best hardware drum machines available today, from brand new bargains through to money-no object…
Passing Notes
DAW & Drum Machine Swing
Swing functions were first introduced to drum machines 34 years ago, but the concept still causes confusion. In this extended…
Synth Secrets
How To Synthesize A Bassline Inspired By Camo & Krooked With U-He’s Zebra
This time on Synth Secrets we’ll be walking you through how to create a bassline inspired by Camo &…
Gear/Software
Roland SH-4d: Four Synths And A Drum Machine In One Black Techno Box
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
News
Zero-G Lounge & Chill
The latest release from Zero-G promises ‘downtempo heaven’, but is it all a little bit too retro?…
Q&A
Peder Mannerfelt – “The Best Is Yet To Come”
Peder Mannerfelt has recently released “Carbonated” by music duo Carbon 96 on his ‘Peder Mannerfelt Produktion’ label. We caught up…
Synth Secrets
Use Ableton’s Wavetable to Create A Bassline Inspired By Kings Of The Rollers
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a growling, pulsating drum and bass bassline inspired by Kings of the Rollers…
Beat Dissected
MIDI Probability Drums Inspired By Warp Records In Ableton 11
In this Beat Dissected learn how to programme drums using Ableton 11’s MIDI probability feature. We’ve taken inspiration…
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Furtive – The “Astronaut In A Pool Of Mermaids”
DJ, producer and DIY event organiser Furtive recently released their ‘Tephra’ EP on the label Mild Fantasy. We asked Furtive…
Charts
Netsky And Montell2099 Feb 22 Chart
Top ten for February from producers & DJs Netsky and Montell2099 featuring Skrillex, J Dilla, Siiikbrain, Lorde and more.…
Tutorials
Getting Drum Machine Samples From Raw To Production-Ready
There’s a difference between raw drum machine samples and production-ready ones. We show you how to get your percussion samples in shape.
Synth Secrets
Drum ‘n’ Bass Foghorn Bass With Wavetable
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to craft a bass sound that will both devastate dance floors and guide ships through a foggy harbour.
Columns
Better Days, Better Nights
The effects of the pandemic and the corresponding inadequate government support have put UK nightclubs and dance music culture under…
News
Black Junglist Alliance launches community portal, BJA TV
The Black Junglist Alliance has set up a community portal to unite Black artists in the world of jungle and…
Beat Dissected
Programming Drum ‘n’ Bass In 5/4 Time Signature
In this Beat Dissected, we break down the superb groove of Machinedrum’s “Only One,” focusing on tricks for making a 5/4 beat sound more natural.
Beat Dissected
Lone Inspired Percussion Driven Drums
In this installment of Beat Dissected we program a percussion-driven house beat and use stereo width techniques to add character to the drums.
News
£500 Million Culture Recovery Fund Includes Dance Music Events
New guidance confirms that dance music events will be eligible to receive grants from £500 million relief fund.…
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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…
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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…
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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…