News
Teenage Engineering Release OP-XY
A follow-up to the OP-Z in a smart-looking black monochrome finish has been unveiled, and it comes…
News
Splice Announces New Sample Partnership With Alissia
The library behemoth, Splice, and GRAMMY®-nominated producer Alissia are set to release six curated sample collections presented as “Alissia…
News
Anthony Godfather Announces World Tour
Dubbed ‘The Father’ of Latin tech by Mixmag, Anthony Godfather is heading out on the road.…
Tutorials
The Theory Of Techno Pads (Part 1)
In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno pads…
Synth Secrets
The Baddadan Synth Bass Sound
The sound of the summer. We retrospectively look at the Baddadan horn synth bass that continues to rumble dance floors…
Attack Store
The Secrets of Dance Music Production
The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.
Max for Live: Knob Studio
Knob Studio offers dynamic waveform manipulation and parameter mapping capabilities.
The Producer’s Manual
Everything you need to take a mix, from initial recording to final master.
Max For Live: Chance Engine
Add controlled yet random fluctuations to your most important parameters
Max For Live: Mouth Play
Unconventional vocal shaping with a brass model or FM oscillator source
Replicants – Elektron Analog Rytm Sample Pack
Electro sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm. Free your spirit.
Tutorials
Using Waves’ H-Comp Hybrid Compressor To Better Hear Compression
It can be difficult for beginners to hear compression. We walk your ears through it.
Tutorials
Re-amping An Acid Bassline With Excite Audio’s Lifeline Expanse
We use re-amping techniques to add depth and vibe to a 303 bassline entirely in the box with Excite Audio Lifeline Expanse.
Podcasts
Change The Record Episode 02: Mental Health In Dance Music
Change the Record is the inaugural podcast from Attack Magazine, hosted by Clara Löffler. Over the course of six…
News
Akai Unveils MPC ONE Retro Standalone
This one is for the real heads. With all the modern features but the classic look, get the sound of…
Quizzes
Quiz #2: Vintage Synthesizers
Think you know your Moogs from your ARPs? Can you tell a mono from a poly at 10 paces? Take this quiz and prove your vintage synth mettle.
Long Reads
Get Your MicroFreak On: The Story Of An Unconventional Instrument
We spoke with Sébastien Rochard, Product Lead on the Arturia MicroBrute, on how the company’s trend-busting digital synthesizer went from idea to realization.
Track By Track
Slam014: Manni Dee
Manni Dee’s most recent EP, released on South London Analogue Material, is a boisterous return of heavy rolling techno…
Q&A
Last Nubian
Last Nubian has just released his superb four-track ‘Ghetto Child’ deep house EP on Leicester’s Flat White Records…
Deconstructed
Drexciya – Black Sea
This time in Deconstructed, we dive deep into Drexciya’s ‘Black Sea’ to discover the intricacies of the arrangement in this classic slab of Detroit techno.
Columns
Is It Time For A DJ Union?
We all hoped the pandemic would be a time for dance music and club culture to ‘re-set’ but a…
News
Baby Audio Release Smooth Operator
Smooth Operator is described as an ‘Intelligent Signal Balancer’ this interesting new plug-in from Baby Audio uses spectral processing…
Interviews
“Personality and celebrity have become more important in some areas of the industry” – Harold Heath
‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ’ is a new book written by former DJ…
Books/DVDs
“Shining Spotlights on Shadows”. Sisters With Transistors: Electronic Music’s Unsung Heroes
Sisters With Transistors: Electronic Music’s Unsung Heroes is a documentary that shines a light on the women frequently left…
Track By Track
Vault
Vault – also known as Danny Ward, Dubble D, Moodymanc and Balaphonic – is a UK DJ, producer and jazz musician. He…
News
The Influence of De Underground Records
As part of Newham Heritage Month, “Crate Digging: The Influence of De Underground Records”, is a cultural project that documents…
News
Ableton Loop Confirms Loop Create For June 2021
Ableton Loop has confirmed a new event, Loop Create, will take place online on June 26-27th. The event is…
Passing Notes
Daft Punk Basslines: The Ultimate Guide – Part 2
In part two of this installment of Passing Notes, we break down three more Daft Punk basslines while noting composition and arrangement tricks that the iconic duo applied regularly in their productions.
Hardware Focus
Syncing Drum Machines And Sequencers To Your DAW
Getting drum machines and hardware sequencers to play nice with your DAW isn’t hard but you have to know the proper settings. In this Hardware Focus, we find out what’s up with sync.
The Best...
Five Of The Best Apps For Remote Collaborations
Looking to share a track privately, securely and receive review comments? There are only a few services that offer this…
My Studio
Joss Ryan
UKG producer Joss Ryan has a new EP out in collaboration with UK vocalist Rachel Foxx, their ‘Never Say Never…
News
Win a Korg Volca Modular
We’re giving you the chance to win a Korg Volca Modular. Simply take part in a short survey for…
Track By Track
Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists
Released last month, Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists, is a stomping compilation of fiery techno. We asked the…
News
Focusrite Has Bought Sequential, Dave Smith’s Revered Synth Brand
The British firm has acquired the San Francisco-based company with Dave Smith staying on board to power the next…
News
Wandler: A New Tool For Remote Collaboration
Wandler is a new tool, designed and developed during the global pandemic, that helps musicians working remotely to give and…
Synth Secrets
‘80s Post-Disco Funk Synth
We go back to the ‘80s and synthesize some polysynth licks inspired by post-disco heat from Larry Levan and the New York underground.
Tutorials
Mixing Microhouse
In the first-ever installment of our Mixing Demystified series, we mix a microhouse beat using Waves plugins in Ableton Live.
Q&A
No Label
No Label is a young Italian producer, multi-instrumentalist who makes beat-driven esoteric electronica inspired by Flying…
News
Arturia Release Pigments 3
French pro-audio company, Arturia, has unveiled its largest update yet to Pigments with Pigments 3. The release introduces a…
Podcasts
“Change The Record” A New Podcast By Attack Mag
Change the Record is the inaugural podcast from Attack Magazine, hosted by Clara Löffler. Over the course of six…
Tutorials
Understanding Ableton Live 11’s New Spectral Effects
We get to grips with Live 11’s two new spectral effects and use them to process a breakbeat.
News
Endel Partners with Plastikman for AI-Powered ‘Deeper Focus’ to Recontextualize Techno Music
Endel, the creator of personalized sound environments with over two million users, has partnered with Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) to release…
