Synth Secrets
80s Bass With Reveal Sound Spire
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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Beat Dissected
808 R&B
In the latest Beat Dissected we create an R&B beat based on classic 808 hits but laced…
Track By Track
Jengi: “The Worst Thing…Is To Be Stuck Making One Genre”
Jengi has just released a brand new genre-bending, rave-ready EP titled ‘Nothing is Easy’. We asked him to…
News
Blawan Announces New EP: ‘Dismantled Into Juice’
British DJ and producer Blawan has just announced his return to XL Recordings with a brand new 5-track EP…
Top Tracks
Mahk & Morpheus
Fresh from collaborating for a single on Tiefschwarz’s Souvenir label, Mahk and DJ Morpheus join forces once more to…
Long Reads
Correlations & Causations: Does Technology Define Dance Music?
Does technology define dance music? Kristan Caryl speaks to a range of producers to discover how much their tools dictate…
Q&A
Berzinque – “I don’t think focusing on social media is the main answer”
Paris-based DJ and producer Berzingue has recently returned to Point Neuf for his latest EP ‘Architectures’. We asked him…
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Where I End'” – Baltra Breaks Down His New Mixtape
Following the release of ‘Ted’ in 2019 and ‘Ambition’ in 2021 Baltra continues to evolve his sound with new mixtape…
Tutorials
Ten Tips For Better Drums
Bruce Aisher runs through ten essential tips for getting the most from your drums.…
News
Akai Announces Rhythm Wolf Analogue Drum Machine
All-new Rhythm Wolf is a simple analogue drum machine at a very affordable price point.…
News
Soundtoys Announce Massive Black Friday And Little Radiator is FREE!
Soundtoys has announced its huge Black Friday plugin sale. Save big and save early this Black Friday season and beat…
Track By Track
Alex Banks – ‘I Slept In The Studio For Four Days’
With a lion’s den of incredible gear from Vermona’s to Moog, Alex Banks has a lot to work…
Interviews
Juju & Jordash
We spoke to the Amsterdam-based duo – aka Gal Aner and Jordan Czamanski – about how they approach playing live, their…
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.…
Introducing...
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…
Introducing...
Sister Zo – “Give Yourself Fully To What You Love With Zero Expectation Of The Outcome”
Sister Zo has recently released her “Freak Shift” EP on the “3024” label. In support of her release, we asked…
Gear/Software
Korg Volca Beats, Bass & Keys
Korg’s new Volca boxes offer analogue drums and 303-style synth grooves at an incredible price. Do they live…
Gear/Software
Cyclone Analogic TT-303 BassBot
This new clone of the legendary Roland TB-303 claims to be one of the most realistic replicas ever made…
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…
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.
Synth Secrets
Learn How To Make Noisia-Inspired Synths With Ableton’s Operator
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll be showing you how to make an explosive FM lead sound inspired by Noisia…
Long Reads
Focus On Community & Clubbing Will Be Just Fine
What does a turbulent economy spell for party people and how exactly can nightlife culture survive the cost of living…
Tutorials
Mixing A Breaks Track Using Waves’ Gold Plus Subscription
Is it possible to mix a song using just Waves’ Music Maker Access subscription service? We find out.
News
8 Things You May Have Missed This March
With so many stories released every day, it’s easy to miss some. Here’s a round-up of some…
Long Reads
How Prevalent Is Ageism In Dance Music?
We spoke with Fabio, Anja Schneider and I:Robots about the reality of getting old working in dance music.…
Interviews
Carl Loben & Ben Murphy: ‘Renegade Snares’
Attack Mag talks to the authors of new jungle/drum & bass book ‘Renegade Snares’. …
Tutorials
Making Your Own Techno Kick Mix Chain Using Waves’ StudioRack
Using Waves’ free StudioRack plugin, we show you how to build up a go-to kick chain with compression, saturation, EQ and parallel processing.
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.
Beat Dissected
Make A Glitch Inspired Beat Using Loopcloud
In this new Beat Dissected we use Loopcloud samples to program a drum break with glitched effect loops and a vocal acapella.
Long Reads
The 2nd Most Sampled Track In History
We take a look at one of dance music’s most well loved samples, the ‘Think’ break, taken from Lyn…
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…
Advertising
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…