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Reviewing The Aurora Australis 12U System By Northern Light Modular
Northern Light Modular (NLM) are a global collective of music tech enthusiasts who create synth modules, with a particular current…
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The 10 Rarest Drum Machines On Reverb Right Now
Grab a notepad to make a wish list and a rag to wipe up the drool because we’re checking out 10 of the rarest rhythm machines currently on Reverb.
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Wallwork & RZR
From ghost producers to futuristic, post-apocalyptic bass music. Introducing Wallwork & RZR.…
News
News Round-Up: 18/4/14
Aphex Twin’s ‘Windowlicker’ Unraveled, 20 questions with Robert Hood, Berlin nights and a Bob Moog exhibition debuts.…
Interviews
A New Album Every Two Weeks: The Story Of Aleksi Perälä
There are many different ways to make music but none are quite as original as Aleksi Perälä’s. We speak to the prolific producer about his remarkable output.
Track By Track
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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Voyeur
Introducing Voyeur, recent signees to Kerri Chandler’s Madhouse who make dusty house music inspired by J Dilla and love…
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Sebmann
“Warehouse techno mixed with early UK dubstep” – Scottish newcomer Sebmann introduces his music and explains his varied influences.…
Quizzes
Crossword #5 – Win A Free Copy of SplitEQ!
Complete this month’s music crossword and be in with a chance to win a copy of Eventide’s new…
Tutorials
Minimal Techno Sound Design Using Soundtoys
If you want to sharpen your sound design skills, we’d recommend looking at the excellent suite of plugins from…
Gear/Software
Apple Logic Pro X
Four years in the making, the latest version of Apple’s flagship DAW introduces an overhaul of the interface and…
Interviews
Mumdance
With the release of his new free mixtape, eclectic producer Jack Adams returns to music after a two year hiatus…
Passing Notes
Applying String Articulations To Synthesizers
In this new Passing Notes we break down five orchestral string techniques and look at how they can be used for inspiration while composing electronic music.
Gear/Software
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro
IK Multimedia supercharges its budget UNO Synth into a powerhouse paraphonic instrument. Is it worth your pennies?
Interviews
Marc Kinchen
We grab MK for an in-depth chat about being lured back into dance music by Jamie Jones and Lee…
The Breakdown
Caribou – ‘Odessa’
The Breakdown is a regular series in which we examine the composition and production of some of our favourite tracks…
Tutorials
How To Make An Endless Riser
Harness the power of the Shepard tone to blow people’s minds with a riser that never peaks.
Tutorials
Making An Electro Track With Nothing But A Snare Sample
Flex your sound design muscles by restricting yourself to one sample for every element in a song.
Gear/Software
Ableton Live 9 Suite
The latest incarnation of Ableton’s game-changing DAW is one of the year’s most hotly anticipated software releases…
Interviews
Matthew Dear
An in-depth discussion with the Ghostly International co-founder about his teenage discovery of electronic music, moving from the…
Tutorials
Mixing Deep House
In this new installment of our mixing series we mix a deep house-style beat using Waves plug-ins in Ableton Live.
Tutorials
Getting Freaky With Live 11’s New Inspired By Nature Devices
We let nature inspire our creativity by delving deep into Live 11’s new Max For Live Inspired By Nature devices.
Gear/Software
Sonic Charge Permut8
Sonic Charge’s Permut8 – a delay-based plugin that embraces the sounds of ‘primitive signal processing hardware’ has been the…
Gear/Software
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2
Focusrite’s diminutive Scarlett 2i2 bucks the trend for complexity, offering a simple, solid, good sounding and very affordable audio…
Deconstructed
Breaking Down Special Request’s Remix of ‘Delicate Limbs’ By Virgil Abloh
We put Paul Woolford’s jungle remix of ‘Delicate Limbs’ under the microscope and see what makes it hit so hard.
Long Reads
How Japanese Technology Shaped Dance Music
There’s no denying that Japanese hardware – synthesizers, drum machines, and DJ gear – has exerted a huge influence on dance music. How did this island nation come to dominate music production and playback?
Tutorials
Dynamic Modulation With LFOs – Part Two
In this second installment of our LFO-focused tutorials, we complete the house beat from part one with a modulating pad and randomized vocal effects.
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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…