Tutorials
How To Use MPE With Chordjam 1.5
We use Chordjam alongside Live’s Wavetable to make a pitch-bending synth progression. Chordjam has recently been updated to…
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News
Superbooth 2023 The Best Of The Beeps & Squeaks & A Coffin
Superbooth returns with a bang. We round up the best new releases.…
News
NAMM 2021: Korg Announce New Synths, Drum Machine, More
Korg has revealed a truckload of new hardware for NAMM 2021, from classic synth revivals to a modern drum machine.
News
Ableton Live 11 Brings Long-Awaited New Features, Devices
The significant update to Ableton Live promises new features like comping and MIDI Polyphonic Expression, new devices, performance enhancements, expanded probability functionality, and new sounds.
Synth Secrets
Use Hive 2 & Diva To Learn How To Make Synth Patches In The Style Of Maceo Plex
This time on Synth Secrets, we’ll be walking you through how to create an FM bell sound and an…
Tutorials
A Look At Synth Modulations For Beginners
Using the modulation matrix in Wavetable in Ableton Live to help bring a track alive.
News
UDO Audio’s New Analogue-Hybrid Synthesizer, The Super 6, Hits The Market
The Super 6 is a 12-voice polyphonic binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer with replaceable wavetables.
News
Eventide Release Pendulate, A Free Synth Plug-In With a “Chaotic” Oscillator
Pendulate’s oscillator generates waveshapes based on the movement of a double pendulum while its effects emulate numerous Buchla Series 200 modules.
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.
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
News
Roland’s TR-8S Update Adds An FM Synthesis Engine And New Effects
Roland has released the version 2.0 update for the TR-8S, bringing FM synthesis, new effects and a reload function to the company’s flagship groovebox.
Columns
Mike Huckaby: Ten Finest Musical Moments
Through the sadness of losing Mike Huckaby, we can take solace in the musical gifts he left for us. …
News
The Moog Minimoog Returns With New Features
Moog have put the classic Minimoog Model D back into production with all of the extras from the 2016 run plus some much-requested new features.
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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.
News
Polyend Tracker Fuses Sampling, Granular Synthesis and Sequencing in New Groovebox
For anyone hoping that a new groovebox would appear with a software tracker-style interface, behold: Polyend Tracker. …
News
News Round-Up: 06/09/19
Korg make two announcements. Native Instruments lay off staff. ASM release the Hydrasynth and Roland revives a classic.…
Synth Secrets
What Is A Modulation Matrix? How Does It Work?
We go deep with the mod matrix in SynthMaster 2 to add rhythm and movement to a static sound.
Synth Secrets
How To Remake ‘Flash Light’ By Parliament
In this Synth Secrets, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to remake the bonafide head-nodding funk Parliament classic, ‘Flash Light…
News
News Round-Up: 28/06/19
ADE announces first wave lineup. NI drops MASSIVE X. Berlin is getting drug testing. Brian Eno has an asteroid named…
News
News Round-Up: 17/05/19
Streaming? Kraftwerk to make their Ibiza debut. UK grassroots venues get new funding.…
Gear/Software
Modulation Madness With Flux Pro
Do you really need another modulation plugin? If you don’t already have Flux Pro, then the answer is yes.
Beat Dissected
Percussion-Based Beat Dissected Inspired By Bonobo
Downtempo, leftfield, organica, electronica, fairy-light house? Whatever you want to call it we show you how to make percussion…
News
News Round-Up: 22/03/19
Myspace loses its music. Massive X is finally here. Amsterdam has a new inclusive booking agency. Doepfer drops four new…
News
News Round-Up: 08/02/19
Ableton Live 10 gets an upgrade. Disco digging made easier. Roland applies for copyright. HMV is rescued.…
Tutorials
Tearing Acid Techno Bassline With SynthMaster2
We use KV331 Audio’s SynthMaster 2 to create an unorthodox acid bassline complete with effects – and all within the single plugin.
Columns
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.
News
News Round-Up: 14/12/2018
A nightclub stampede in Italy kills six. Festival drugs testing has been proven to save lives. FL Studio gets an…
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 23/11/18
Farewell Prophet 12. Australia hopes to save live music. New Eurorack modules are here. The death of the album. Autechre…
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Lexicon'” – Lynyn Takes Us Through His Debut Album
Chicago composer Conor Mackey aka Lynyn has recently released his nine-track album “lexicon”. If you are a fan of…
Passing Notes
5 Tips To Improve Your Synth Basslines
In this new Passing Notes we look at look at techniques you can apply to transform your synth bass lines from basic loops into one of the catchiest aspects of your track.
News
News Round-Up: 1/12/17
Bad new for Birmingham ravers, good news for London ravers. New rave-inspired Eurorack modules from Mumdance. And an explanation…
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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…