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Roland Space Echo
In our latest Hardware Focus, we take a closer look at one of the most iconic echo effects of all…
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News
Leaked Photos Reveal New Roland Boutique Synths
Photos leaked via Reddit show that Roland’s new synth line-up includes three models based on analogue classics.…
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…
News
Gene Richards Jr. -“A Simple Dude Who Loves Music”
Gene Richards Jr has been making waves in the European underground since 2020 when he debuted on Marco Farone’s…
News
Roland AIRA Goes Modular
With a teaser image released ahead of next week’s Musikmesse trade show, Roland looks set to introduce a new…
Gear/Software
Roland AIRA TB-3 Touch Bassline
Is it ever wise to reinvent a classic? Greg Scarth finds out if Roland’s new take on the 303…
Track By Track
Maud Geffray ‘Nite Sessions’ – “I Wanted to Show A New Vision Of My Tracks”
Hailing from France, Maud Geffray has turned her talents to the dance floor with her latest mixtape ‘Nite Sessions’.…
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Schak: “It’s ‘the’ Sound Of The North East”
How do you introduce someone who has racked up 12 million clicks on Spotify alone?…
Gear/Software
Roland AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer
The AIRA drum machine offers hints of 808 and 909. But as Greg Scarth discovers, it’s not quite the…
News
Roland AIRA TR-8, TB-3, VT-1 & System-1 Unveiled
Roland has finally released full details of its much-anticipated new AIRA range.…
News
Watch A KiNK Workshop From ADE 2022
Learn how KiNK plays live, the gear he uses and how his career has developed over the year.…
News
Behringer Unveils Design Of EMS VCS3 Clone On Facebook
The EMS VCS3 dubbed ‘Behringer AKS Mini’ clone will begin shipping this summer for a reported $99.…
News
Watch Roland Engineers Discuss How The AIRA Emulates The TB-303
Roland’s latest videos all but confirm that the AIRA series will consist of virtual analogue units based on the…
Beat Dissected
Hypnotic Techno Inspired by Phase Fatale’s ‘Love Is Destructive’
In this Beat Dissected, we’re making a hypnotic percussive heavy techno beat inspired by Berghain resident and BITE label…
News
PCloud Are Gifting Musicians 500GB Of Free Storage To Celebrate International Music Day
Today is International Music Day! And to celebrate, the cloud storage provider pCloud is offering all music creators 500GB of…
Synth Secrets
Make A House Bass With The Juno-60
Dial in the perfect bass sound for classic and deep house.
Interviews
Production Tips From 5 CRSSD Festival 2024 Artists
CRSSD Festival returns to the San Diego waterfront next month. We caught up with Rex The Dog, Azzecca, Narciss, Mathame…
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STEYA: “Relentless Techno Rollers…With The Right Amounts Of Punchiness”
As a rare new signing to Marcel Fengler’s IMF label, our ears were perked. It’s time to find…
Q&A
Obskür Speak On Bad Mouthing, Selling Doughnuts And A Disgusting Fish Tank
Obskür recently released their single ‘The Dark’ featuring Bklava on FFRR Records. We caught up with the duo for…
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.…
Interviews
Atsushi Hoshiai: The Man Behind The TR-909
This is the story of the creation of one of the most famous drum machines of all time, the Roland TR-909.
Tutorials
How I Play Live – Alejandro Mosso
In a new series for Attack, we ask live electronic music musicians how they do it. First up, Alejandro Mosso…
Introducing...
Ka Boukie
DJ & producer Ka Boukie has recently released his latest track “Nightcrawler”. We asked him to introduce himself.…
Tutorials
The Ultimate Delay Guide
Delay may not be as complicated as some other kinds of effects but there’s still a number of things to keep straight. We take the guesswork out of choosing the right
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2
Part 1 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
Gear/Software
Sample Science Super Lynn Drums Review
Go back to the ‘80s with Sample Science Super Lynn Drums, a surprisingly deep and astonishingly affordable LinnDrum-style drum machine plugin.
Track By Track
Tim Green – In New Light
Tim Green has just dropped his ‘In New Light’ remix album featuring Mathew Jonson, Lost Desert, Dave DK, Janus Rasmussen…
Top Tracks
Sara Simms
Sara Simms is a DJ and producer based in the US. Her latest single ‘Kreator’ with Mellefresh is out now…
Tutorials
The Beginners Guide To The TR-909
If an original TR-909 unit is out of your price range, Roland’s digital recreation, available through Roland Cloud…
The Best...
The Best Music Production Subscriptions For Producers
We round up the expanding universe of comprehensive music sound subscription libraries for electronic music producers.…
Gear/Software
Manifest Audio: Pattern Engine
What do you get when you combine 16 steps, 4 LFOs, 5 randomizable parameters per-step, 50 scales, and a wealth of MIDI input and playback options? The answer, apparently, is Manifest Audio’s new flagship MIDI sequencer: Pattern Engine.
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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…
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…