News
Experience The Secrets of Techno Production: Berlin Book Launch Next Week
Join us at Torte Bar on January 14th for an evening of workshops, networking and techno.…
News
Splice Adds Country Music To Splice Create
Country techno might just be on the horizon……
News
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…
Gear/Software
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4
Up next on the test bench is the latest addition to Novation’s acclaimed Launchkey range – the Launchkey 49 MK4…
Deconstructed
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 Store
Dance Music Producers’ Power Book Bundle
Get 2 best-selling music production books. Buy more and spend less
The Secrets of Dance Music Production
The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.
Max for Live: Knob Studio
Knob Studio offers dynamic waveform manipulation and parameter mapping capabilities.
Max For Live: Chance Engine
Add controlled yet random fluctuations to your most important parameters
Max For Live: Mouth Play
Unconventional vocal shaping with a brass model or FM oscillator source
Replicants – Elektron Analog Rytm Sample Pack
Electro sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm. Free your spirit.
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Paula Maddox, Dove Audio
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about the challenges they face and what keeps them going. This time, we speak with Paula Maddox.
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Sandra Sims, SDS Digital Modular
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about the challenges they face. This time, we speak with Sandra Sims, designer and engineer at SDS Digital Modular.
News
Since 2020, Almost 30% Of UK Clubs Have Closed Down
A first-of-its-kind report from the Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has revealed the impacts of COVID-19…
News
Electronic Music At The Grammys 2023
Beyonce takes home ‘Best Dance/Electronic Album’ while Purple Disco Machine secures his first win for ‘Best Remixed Recording’.…
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 &…
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Yoriko Matsushita, Roland Japan
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about their jobs. This time, we speak with Yoriko Matsushita at Roland.
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Where I End'” – Baltra Breaks Down His New Mixtape
Following the release of ‘Ted’ in 2019 and ‘Ambition’ in 2021 Baltra continues to evolve his sound with new mixtape…
News
East and West Coast Collide In Taiga
Pittsburgh Modular has released Taiga, a semi-modular paraphonic synthesizer taking inspiration from both East and West coast synthesis styles…
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.
Interviews
5 Women In The Synthesizer Industry: Kris Kaiser, Noise Engineering
For International Women’s Day we talked to five women engineers working in the synthesizer industry about the challenges they face and what keeps them going. This time, we speak with Kris Kaiser, the cofounder of Noise Engineering.
News
GPU Audio Announce Competiton With $6K+ Prizes To Be Won
Entrants are invited to create their own impulse response. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and innovative uses…
News
Universal Push New Streaming Royalty Payout Models
Sir Lucien Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group believes it’s time for a change in the way…
The Breakdown
What Is The Recipe For An Effective Breakdown?
In this article we look at some tricks for producing one of the key sections in any dance music genre – the breakdown.
Q&A
SOHMI:- “There’s No Easy Way To Make It In The Industry”
SOHMI blends techno and minimal house with a dash of pop-inspired vocals. Sound good? Find out what makes her…
News
Google Created a Music AI So Strong They Are Afraid To Release It
Google recently revealed a brand new AI dubbed MusicLM, which is able to generate songs from any text description.…
News
Splice Now Allows Users To Download A Certified Licence For All Samples
Splice has finally unveiled a long-sought-after feature allowing users to auto-generate a document with a certified licence…
Long Reads
Sand, Sea & Modular Synths: Qatar & The Synth Museum
In Doha, a small group of synth heads are trying to build a world-beating synth museum and associated music…
Beat Dissected
Make A Beat In The Style Of KiNK’s ‘Perth’
Build a beat inspired by Bulgarian producer KiNK’s dancefloor-filling track ‘Perth’.…
News
Spotify Are Cutting 6% Of Their Global Workforce
Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, revealed to staff in a memo earlier this week that the company would be laying…
News
AVA Returns To Printworks For AVA London
Beloved Northern Irish festival AVA is returning to Printworks on February 24th, 2023 for a conference series/ club night. Talks…
Tutorials
Sequencing a Chord Progression With WaveDNA’s Liquid Music
In this tutorial, we show you how to sketch out compelling chords without any music theory knowledge.
Columns
Same As It Ever Was: Gen X’s Disappointing Anger Over Sped Up TikTok Songs
The latest music trend is speeding up songs and older generations are not here for it. Why their disapproval is tone deaf.
News
Is This The Return Of Aphex Twin?
A cryptic new marketing campaign has left many fans wondering whether Aphex Twin could return to the stage at Field…
News
Mind Expansion Pack Announce Lineup Including Goldie, 808 State & More
Running from Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June 2023, Mind Expansion Pack has announced its summer lineup with tickets…
Long Reads
How ADHD Shapes Dance Music
Neurodiverse conditions like ADHD are common among people in the dance music scene. We sat down with Tristan Hunt, former…
Gear/Software
Caelum Audio Choric: Not Your Old Man’s Chorus Plugin
Chorus effects are indispensable for doubling and adding stereo width but that’s all they can do, right? Caelum Audio’s Choric is here to prove that wrong.
News
A Star Is Re-Born: Rhodes’s First Offical Software Instrument The Rhodes V8, Is Here
Along with the launch of the Rhodes V8 software edition, legendary firm Rhodes has also announced a competition to score…
News
Overmono Announce Debut Album ‘Good Lies’, Stream “Is U” Now
UK duo Overmono have just announced their debut album, ‘Good Lies,’ alongside tours of North America and Australia.…
Interviews
“There Are Lots Of People Who Think I’m A New Artist”: Flowdan Talks ‘Rumble’ Success
MC and grime pioneer Flowdan talks to Attack Magazine about collaborating with Fred Again and Skrillex, grime and his record…
Tutorials
10 Common Modulation Routings Using Ableton’s Wavetable
Learn how to set up 10 of the most common modulation routings in Ableton Wavetable.
News
Richie Hawtin Announces PhD Scholarship At The University of Huddersfield
Applications are now open for ‘The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship In Electronic Music, Cultures and Production.’…
