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Ten Soft Synth Emulations That Are Better Than The Hardware
Extra features! More polyphony! So much cheaper! Here are 10 synth plugins that improve on the synths they’re emulating.
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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.
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Mazoulew
With “Ditto” recently released from his Movments EP, a piano-driven, sun soaked drop of downtempo electronica, we asked Mazoulew…
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Dusk Volume 1
DJ collective ‘Surround’ – Masha, Jeniluv & Heidi Lawden – have just launched their new imprint Dusk Recordings with a superb compilation…
Gear/Software
Minimoog Model D: Greek Gods, Guitars, & Iconic Synthesizers
Darren Selement breaks down how the Model D went from a lunchtime concept to an icon. TLDR? The Minimoog is…
Synth Secrets
This Is Why You Need Vector Synthesis in Your Life
Here’s how to create a simple but enigmatic sweeping chord sound using KV331’s SynthMaster 2 that you simply can’t get without vector synthesis
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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.
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Wayward
Wayward are dropping their debut album ‘Waiting For The World’ next month. We got Lawrence Hayes and Louis Greenwood…
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10 Of The Best 25-Key MIDI Keyboards Now
Need some MIDI keys but not a great big keyboard? One of these affordable mini controllers could be just right.
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Ten Of The Best Hardware Synths 2022
From affordable to expensive, we run down the best hardware synthesizers on the market in 2022.
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Novation Unveils Circuit Tracks
Novation has unveiled Circuit Tracks, the follow-up to 2015’s evergreen Circuit.…
News
NAMM 2021: Behringer Add New 2600 Editions, Revamp Hardware Sequencer, Tease Classic Synth Prototypes
Behringer have recently announced a number of new releases, from new versions of their 2600 remake to a resurrection of their own classic hardware controller, the BCR2000.
Tutorials
It’s Now Possible To Program Polyrhythmic Pizza Beats With Beat Scholar
Ever thought you could program a 10-note fill within one quarter note? Now you can.
Hardware Focus
How FM Synthesis Actually Works With The OP-1 & OP-1 Field
In a recent article, we posed the question “Does Hardware Still Shape Genres”? To continue on the theme, it’s…
News
NAMM 2021: Spitfire Audio Release New Contemporary Drama Toolkit
Spitfire Audio promise you can “score to picture without theory” with its new Contemporary Drama Toolkit sample library.
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Brother Nebula
Brother Nebula is the pseudonym of a well-known house producer who is currently choosing to keep his identity secret…
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The 10 Coolest Modded Synthesizers On Reverb Right Now
Forget about cherry, mods are where it’s at. These 10 hot-rodded synths on Reverb will make you wonder why more of your gear isn’t tricked out.
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Does Hardware Still Shape Genres?
We’re inundated with hardware releases all the time and yet how much of it is actually shaping new music? Attack writer Adam Douglas charts the decline of hardware as a driving force of change in music.
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Black Friday: Buy Anything and Get An Enamel Badge 50% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Today is our final Black Friday promo drop and…
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Black Friday: Analog Cases: 20% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter to…
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Dave Smith 1950-2022
The music world was rocked to hear of the passing of synth hero Dave Smith.…
Gear/Software
Arturia’s Flagship V9 Collection In Review
Arturia’s returns with their brand new V Collection 9, packed with a number of new plugins and presets.…
News
Moog Make Their Most Affordable Synth Available Again
The Moog Werkstatt-01 analogue monosynth is back on the market for $199, and now includes the CV Expander for interfacing with Eurorack and other semi-modular Moogs.
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Spitfire Audio Releases Spectrum, A Virtual Instrument Made In Collaboration With Afrodeutsche
Spectrum contains 50 presets of multi-textural synth sounds ranging from pads to tempo-synced loops and drums, all programmed by Afrodeutsche.
News
All Hail Superbooth 2022: Beeps, Squeaks, Bratwurst & Beer
Berlin’s biggest synthesizer tradeshow came back swinging. Here’s our biggest takeaways.
Gear/Software
What Connection To The Past Does The Roland Juno-X Have?
Does Roland’s Juno reboot sound as good as it looks? We put the Juno-X to the test.
News
Native Instruments Announce Maschine+, The First-Ever Standalone Version Of Their Flagship Groovebox
Maschine+ is the first embedded product from Native Instruments, bringing the company’s instruments, effects, and sounds into an entirely hardware-based workflow.
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ROM Expansion Enhances Roland TR-707 With Samples From The TR-808, LinnDrum And More
HKA Design’s update adds eight sound banks of iconic drum machine sounds to the TR-707 and 727.
Long Reads
Does Hardware Really Sound Better?
Which sounds better, hardware or software? We made the same song using hardware and software to help you decide for yourself.
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Crisis Of Man: Core Values Vol. 1
To mark their 10th release, Crisis of Man has recently released the 10 track VA album Core Values Vol. 1…
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Mr Beatnick
Genre-straddling UK producer Mr Beatnick released his second album, ‘Honeycomb’ in June this year. It’s an enticing journey…
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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…