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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.…
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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…
Gear/Software
Arturia KeyLab Essential MK 3: A Good Starting MIDI Controller
Unboxed and raring to go, we review the latest Arturia keyboard the KeyLab mk3.…
Q&A
Ten Fingerz – “Image Is Now Far More Important Than The Music”
French DJ, producer, and co-founder of Frappe Records Ten Fingerz has just released a brand new French house-infused…
Gear/Software
VS Review: Synthesize Your Own Visuals
Imaginado VS is a visual synthesizer aimed at musicians and producers – but how easy is it to use?
Tutorials
Overmono-Style Pads With Roland Cloud Juno-106
It’s not just the lies that are good. Dial in classic and surprisingly thick pads with the Roland Cloud Juno-106 emulation.
News
Win A Free Arturia Minilab MK II
Some may not have noticed but it was Valentine’s day this week As a gesture of love from us…
Q&A
Dahryl: “Don’t feed your problems with thoughts. Starve them with action”
With a new EP on Rudosa’s Moments In Time imprint, we put Dahryl through the paces with our QnA…
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…
Synth Secrets
Crafting Ambient Techno Pads
Ambient techno blends atmospheric soundscapes with minimal beats, creating immersive and meditative experiences. In this Synth Secrets, we’ll craft…
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Zero August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Zero featuring Badboy Chiller Crew, Notion and MJ Cole.…
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Dutchie – “I Find Inspiration In Everyday Sounds, Feelings And Environments As Well As My Dreams”
Bristol-based artist Dutchie released her 2-track ‘Yeah/Look Down’ project on the ‘Future Bounce’ label back in May…
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La La – ‘Give Yourself A Try’ Remixes
We asked La La to walk us through the second set of remixes for her debut release, ‘give yourself a…
Synth Secrets
Sine Percussion Lead With U-he Heckmann
A sine wave is more adaptable than you think. In this tutorial, we’re using Zebra by u-he to…
Q&A
Peder Mannerfelt – “The Best Is Yet To Come”
Peder Mannerfelt has recently released “Carbonated” by music duo Carbon 96 on his ‘Peder Mannerfelt Produktion’ label. We caught up…
News
Music Production For Women Are Offering A Day Of Masterclasses For Female & Non-Gender Conforming Musicians
Music Production For Women, MPW, are offering a day of masterclasses in London on the 16th of July 2022, to…
Long Reads
Taking A Step Into The Algorithmic Future With LALAL.AI Voice Changer
LALAL.AI is back with Voice Changer, a slick new AI algorithm that gives you access to famous voices for your songs. Is this the dawning of a new era? We check it out.
Track By Track
Kerrie – Machine Alliance
With a new EP out on Tresor Records, Irish producer Kerrie flexes her hardware muscles, musically connects to early Detroit…
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Sandilé
Cologne-based DJ and producer Sandilé has recently put out the 4-track EP “Home Again 04” as her debut…
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…
Gear/Software
Live 12’s MIDI Tools: MIDI Revolution?
Along with welcome GUI updates, scales awareness, micro-tunings, sound-similarity search, and all-new instruments, Ableton Live 12 introduced a groundbreaking feature set with MIDI Tools, offering musicians and producers access to a wealth of new possibilities directly within the MIDI editor.
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How It Was Made: Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol 1
Not for the faint-hearted, Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol 1 is the first of four separate EPs, bringing…
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Surusinghe – “Difference Is What Makes The World An Interesting Place”
Surusinghe has recently released “Heaven”, the second single on her forthcoming EP, on the ‘Steel City Dance Discs’ label. In…
Show & Tell
Sian
Sian is an Ireland-born DJ, producer, label owner and visual artist based in Los Angeles. To support Sian’s…
Gear/Software
Newfangled Audio Recirculate – More Than A Delay Plugin
Newfangled Audio, created by Eventide effects guru Dan Gillespie, has entered the spatial effects market with Recirculate. Could they have finally cracked the code for the perfect delay workflow?
Long Reads
Excite and Resonate: A History of Physical Modelling Synthesis
Once a niche form of synthesis, physical modelling is now growing in popularity, offering both highly realistic – and wildly novel – results.
Tutorials
Mixing A House Track With Channel Strip Plugins
Is it possible to get a solid mix done with just channel strips? We use Waves’ SSL EV2 plugin and find out.
News
343 Labs Are On Sale. Buy 1 Class Get The 2nd Free!
Berlin and New York-based 343 Labs are on sale. Up till May 22, buy one class and get the…
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Blomfelt – ‘i’m interested in apathy’
Blomfelt takes us through his album ‘i’m interested in apathy’.…
Tutorials
Using PlayStation Impulse Responses With FabFilter Pro-R 2
From Call of Duty to Fifa, PlayStation has been a staple in most of our lives for 30 years. But…
Tutorials
Five Plugins, One Chain: Creating A Reverb Effect With A Variety Of OneKnob Plugins
Single knob-style plugins can be convenient for quickly adding effects but can they be used in a more creative way? We string together a chain of Waves OneKnob plugins and find out.
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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…