News
Teenage Engineering Release OP-XY
A follow-up to the OP-Z in a smart-looking black monochrome finish has been unveiled, and it comes…
News
60% Sountoys 5 Bundle This Black Friday
Soundtoys 5 is a treasure trove of amazing plugins, 22 pro effects in total, on sale this Black Friday.…
Q&A
Aida Arko
From circus acrobatics to hard-edged techno, Iranian-born DJ and producer Aida Arko’s journey is extraordinary. Now splitting…
Tutorials
The Theory Of Techno Pads (Part 1)
In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno pads…
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…
Attack Store
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.
The Producer’s Manual
Everything you need to take a mix, from initial recording to final master.
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.
Tutorials
Getting Vocals Release Ready With Leapwing UltraVox
You’ve recorded vocals but where do you go from there? We show you how to add dynamics, saturation, and polish to a vocal group with one plugin.
Columns
What Happened To Progress In Dance Music?
Dance music used to be about pushing the envelope. Attack writer Adam Douglas wonders when that changed.
Top Tracks
Recondite
Plangent Records boss Recondite has lazy Sunday’s like the rest of us. He joins us for a breakdown of…
Synth Secrets
Creating A Massive And Multilayered Pad With Waves CR8
Waves’ new sampler CR8 supports multiple sample layers. Let’s use it to build up a gorgeous pad with plenty of movement and character.
Podcasts
Change The Record Episode 6: Refuge Worldwide
In episode 06 of Change The Record, we speak with Nicky Böhm, Refuge Worldwide‘s community development manager. Refuge…
Gear/Software
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones
AIAIAI’s studio headphones are the first wireless headphones with a dedicated transmitter. But is going cable-free worth it? Are they the best choice for music production? We test them out.
News
January Crossword Winner Announced!
We are happy to announce that we have now chosen January’s crossword winner. Thank you to everyone who took part. It wasn’t meant to be easy, but we hope our quiz tested your music knowledge.
Quizzes
Crossword #8 February 22
Submit a correct answer for a chance to win a free Replicant Sounds Elektron Analog Rytm Preset pack. We’ve…
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…
Charts
Noizu Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ Noizu featuring, Disciples, Moya, Caleb Dent, Dre Mendez, Ango Tamarin and more…
Charts
MDM Factory Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from DJs & producers MDM Factory featuring Lis Sarroca, Julianna, Photonz, DJ Hell and more.…
Interviews
Holly Lester and Boyd Sleator – ‘Free The Night’
For February’s feature interview, we spoke to DJ Holly Lester and Boyd Sleator. The duo run ‘Free The Night…
Tutorials
Dynamic 2-Step Beats With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
In this article we use Playbeat 3’s randomization and Auto-Remix features to program a swung beat with constant variation.
Gear/Software
OneOdio Studio Pro 10 DJ Headphones Review
The DJ headphone market is competitive. Where do the OneOdio Pro 10s fit in? We review them and put them…
News
Experience Acid House In Virtual Reality
Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, a project aiming to virtually recreate an acid house night out, has been announced as part…
Synth Secrets
Synthesizing Bass For 3 Different Genres With Moog Minitaur
We use Moog’s Minitaur to make basslines for techno, house and bass music tracks.
Tutorials
Organising Samples With AI And Waves Cosmos
Get your unwieldy sample folder under control with Waves’ Cosmos, a free AI-powered sample organizer. We walk you through the process.
Charts
Fort Romeau Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ Fort Romeau featuring Soela, Fred P, Violet, Move D, Mind Against and…
News
Spitfire Audio Releases Appassionata Strings
Get your John Williams on with Spitfire Audio’s Appassionata Strings hailed as ‘the next generation of string legato instruments…
Gear/Software
Moog Grandmother Dark Series Review
Mike Adams might be stepping down as CEO but Moog is in good stead and Mike’s legacy is assured…
Long Reads
“I Removed My Music From Spotify”- Why Artists Are Stepping Away Part 2
It’s quite clear that if you can’t earn a living from Spotify, artists won’t bother making records…
News
The Drumsheds Is Closing Down This Month
The Drumsheds is set to close its doors this January. Its final show is ‘Not To Be’ by The Hydra…
News
Signum Audio Competition Winners Announced
It’s time to announce the winners of this month’s Attack X Signum Audio competition. Read on to see…
Long Reads
5 Tracks About Love
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with five of the most romantic dance songs ever made.
Track By Track
Jon Dixon – ‘Coda’ E.P
Jon Dixon, aka minorINVENTION, has just released his ‘Coda’ E.P. The record blends jazz with techno while incorporating further…
News
The UK’s First LGBTQ+ Electronic Music And Camping Festival To Launch This Year
Creating an outlet for underrepresented artists in a marginalised community, Flesh – the UK’s first LGBTQ+ electronic music & camping…
Charts
Emily Nash Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ Emily Nash featuring Teedee, Wilkinson, Issey Cross, Dark Heart and more.…
Gear/Software
Reviewing the Antonus 2600
We finally got our hands on the beautiful Antonus 2600. Was it worth the wait?…
Gear/Software
Add Variety To Your Drums With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
Audiomodern’s slick new updates may have just turned Playbeat into the only software random-sequence-generator you need.
Charts
TIBASKO Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for January from producer & DJ TIBASKO featuring Skream, Kiimi, Scuba, SWIM and more.…
