Long Reads
“Eric Whitacre Contrast”: Bringing Choir & Chaos Closer Together
We spoke to Eric Whitacre, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Clark, and Ryan Lott of Son Lux for an exclusive on the…
Article Results
News
What Exactly Is Max for Live?
We just launched a curated selection of Max for Live devices in the Attack store. But what is it, and…
News
Aphex Twin and ODDsound have released a plugin that “redefines musical tuning”
Designed to be at the centre of a microtonal studio setup, this collaboration between ODDsounds, a UK startup, and Aphex Twin should fire your music into a microtuning odyssey.
News
Black Friday: The Producer’s Manual is 20% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter to…
Long Reads
Friends Are Electric: Making Music With Vintage Amiga Computers
We talk to Pete Cannon, DJ Formula and Vogue Renege about producing and even DJing with old Amigas – and how you can too.
News
Ableton Introduces A New Standalone Push With MPE Functionality
After years of fierce debate, Twitter discourse and more, Ableton has announced the latest iteration in its flagship Push hardware…
News
Crazy Vacuum Tube Synth Knifonium Now A Plugin
Knif Audio’s insane 26-vacuum tube monosynth Knifonium is now available as a plugin.
Introducing...
Sara Landry
Her ‘Sacrifice’ EP on Kraftek dropped a couple of months ago and she’s just put out a 5 track…
Interviews
Cmpsr: A Money Grab Or Genuine Solution for Music Makers?
It’s unconventional in bringing gaming architecture to music. So how much of an impact could Cmpsr potentially have?…
Gear/Software
Analog Meets Digital: Korg Drumlogue Review
Analog, digital and even plugins, Korg’s Drumlogue has it all – but is it enough?
Gear/Software
iZotope Neutron 3: Think Globally and Act Locally
This AI mixing assistance technology has been around for a while now. What does iZotope’s Neutron offer in its…
News
The Best Black Friday Deals for DJs and Producers 2019
We round up the best Black Friday 2019 deals for producers and DJs.…
Gear/Software
The Korg ARP Odyssey FS Kit: Unbox & Assemble A G Funk Special
Korg are back with another Odyssey release, this time a full-size kit. Is a 51-year-old analog synth still relevant in the 21st century?
Q&A
Klaudia Gawlas: “Success Is A Journey, Not A Destination”
Techno powerhouse Klaudia Gawlas has just launched her own label Illusion Recordings with her brand new single, ‘YDK’. To celebrate…
News
The Producer’s Manual: Now Available as a PDF
We’re pleased to announce that The Producer’s Manual is now also available as a PDF.…
News
News Round-Up: 26/07/19
Vestax introduces a $10,000 mixer. Sydney’s lockouts are costing the city big. Etsy to acquire Reverb. Attack becomes…
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 &…
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.
News
News Round-Up: 18/01/2019
Moodymann arrested at gunpoint. Tulum is tired of ravers. YouTube continues its anti-Article 13 crusade. Akai cuts cords with…
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
The Synth World Cup: Who Beat Who & By How Much?
The Synth World Cup may be over, but the excitement doesn’t have to end! Now is your chance to…
News
News Round-Up: 14/12/2018
A nightclub stampede in Italy kills six. Festival drugs testing has been proven to save lives. FL Studio gets an…
Track By Track
André Lodemann
Six years after his debut EP, André Lodemann returns with his sophomore album “The Deeper you Go’. We asked him…
News
The Best & Biggest Black Friday Deals For Music Producers
It’s Black Friday again. As the cost of living bites, now is the best time to get a plugin…
News
Arturia Announce MiniFreak, MiniLab 3 & More
The French behemoth has announced a huge sway of new gear expanding their preexisting lines.…
Gear/Software
Structural Effects: Why Eventide Fission is a Genuine Game Changer
Eventide’s newest effect is based around unique signal processing technology. Greg Scarth finds out why it really does bring…
News
News Round-Up: 4/3/16
Holly Herndon lectures at Ableton’s Loop summit, Technics explain new 1200 turntable’s hefty price tag, SFX announces plans…
Introducing...
Introducing Holly Smith: “A Smorgasbord Of Styles”
From making a documentary to being a wonderful live performer, we asked Holly Smith to introduce herself ahead of her performance at Attack Live.
Long Reads
How Ram Records, SSL & Guildhall School Pulled Off A “Rave In A Concert Hall”
Think of RAM Records and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama is possibly the last thing that may spring…
Synth Secrets
Sylenth Supersaw
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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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…