Gear/Software
Can Current Reshape The Wavetable Soft Synth Game?
Minimal Audio’s first soft synth Current is a gorgeous-sounding wavetable beast but will being subscription-only turn potential users away?
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Tutorials
10 Common Modulation Routings Using Ableton’s Wavetable
Learn how to set up 10 of the most common modulation routings in Ableton Wavetable.
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Create Morphing Arpeggios Inspired By Floating Points Using Ableton’s Wavetable
In our latest Synth Secrets YouTube video, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to create morphing arpeggios inspired by Floating Points…
News
We Create The ‘Forever Ravers’ Bassline Using Ableton’s Wavetable
In our new YouTube Synth Secrets, we create a bassline inspired by ANNA’s ‘Forever Ravers’, released on Kompact Extra…
Synth Secrets
Undulating Modular Bass In The Style Of Blawan’s 993 Using Wavetable
In our latest Synth Secrets we tackle the sounds of an undisputed heavyweight, Blawan, and make a synth patch heavily…
Synth Secrets
Recreating The Sound Of Immaterial By Sophie Using Wavetable
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Ableton Wavetable to show you the foundational elements of Sophie’s…
Video Tutorials
Reverse Engineering The Bassline Sound In ‘Roygbiv’ By Boards of Canada Using Ableton’s Wavetable
We tackle an undisputed classic and show you how to use Ableton’s Wavetable to make the ‘Roygbiv’ bassline.…
News
Sequential Adds User Wavetable Import To Pro 3 Monosynth
Sequential this week announced a significant enhancement to their acclaimed Pro 3 multi-filter monosynth — support for user-created wavetables.
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…
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.
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Pads with UVI Falcon
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Video Tutorials
Make metal-inspired riffs with Meld!
Meld is a modulation monster. We dive into making metal-inspired riffs step by step and add Roar to the…
Synth Secrets
Modulating Vocal Textures With Wavetable Synthesis
In this installment of Synth Secrets, we’ll be layering a pad with slow and melodic vocal textures in Ableton’s powerful Wavetable synth.
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Ten Of The Best: Wavetable Soft Synths
In this instalment of Ten Of The Best, we run down the top, must-have wavetable soft synths available.
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Støll: “I’m Not Interested In Gaining Followers..Just Listen To The Music”
Hailing from Northeast Germany, we asked Støll to introduce himself.…
News
Toybox Release Thump One And It’s Free
Thump One is a free synth plugin with a glitchy ‘wavetable’ engine and a bank of flexible multi-segment envelopes…
Synth Secrets
Making a Wavetable Bassline in the Style of ANNA “Forever Ravers”
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to make a bassline in the style of ANNA’s ‘Forever Ravers’, a…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Modulation
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
News
Berlin’s Atonal Festival 2023: Highlights & Picks
The Berlin festival returns with an impressive line-up for their two-week festival focused on innovative live performances – read on for our highlights.
Introducing...
Ødyzon
At 17 and with 2 million plays on his single ‘Sleepless’, Ødyzon is one for the future. We asked him…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Resynthesis
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Technique
Unlocking The Hidden Power Of Massive’s Wavetables
Despite its popularity, many Massive users still aren’t aware of all its oscillator options. Bruce Aisher explores the under…
News
Blawan Announces New EP: ‘Dismantled Into Juice’
British DJ and producer Blawan has just announced his return to XL Recordings with a brand new 5-track EP…
News
Roland Unveil New Addition To SH Line: SH-4d
Roland’s SH-4d is a multi-timbral virtual analogue desktop synth as well as a groove box with dedicated…
Synth Secrets
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…
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2 (Part 2)
Part 2 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
Columns
The Best Things To Watch At Amsterdam Dance Event 2022
We take a closer look at some of the Conference and Lab sessions at this year’s ADE…
Charts
Zero August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Zero featuring Badboy Chiller Crew, Notion and MJ Cole.…
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…
Top Tracks
DC Salas Top Tracks
Hailing from Belgium and with Peruvian heritage, DC Salas—Diego Cortez Salas—has been active in the underground scene for…
Charts
Alex Banks August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Alex Banks featuring Jon Hopkins, Moderat and Daniel Avery.…
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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…