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Silverlining
UK DJ and producer extraordinaire Silverlining has just dropped his superb seven-track album Simulacra. Like all his work it…
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Q&A
Tom VR
Producer Tom VR has just dropped a killer EP for Midland’s Intergraded label, ‘Fast Track To Bliss’ featuring four…
News
News Round-Up: 21/09/18
Robotic Techno. OP-Z ready to ship and how streaming is transforming the future of music. …
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The Best Freeware Instruments
This month, we highlight the top seven free plugin instruments that you need in your music-making arsenal.
News
Refraction – Elektron Analog Rytm Preset Pack
Our latest product into our online store is “Refraction” – a preset pack for the Elektron Analog Rytm.
News
News Round-Up: 27/10/17
Bob Moog’s daughter on discovering her famous father. Why most ecstasy users are well-educated young adults. Korg tease…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 16/10/17
This week’s top mixes include Actress and LCO live, Raji Rags’ Blade Runner Soundtrack Reimagined and a two-hour…
Gear/Software
Werkstatt-01 And CV Expander
Is it really possible to get the coveted Moog sound for around £200? Darren Selement investigates the Werkstatt-01 and finds out.
Gear/Software
Novation AFX Station
Novation’s Bass Station II gets a new name and new look. Is it more than just the Analord’s New Clothes?
News
Mixes Of The Week: 18/9/17
This week’s top mixes include Ge-Ology and Red Greg at Dekmantel, a tribute to Mica Levi and Rampage…
News
News Round-Up: 28/7/17
Aphex Twin shows how he made one of the tracks on Drukqs. Surgeon explains his live hardware setup. Is there…
Gear/Software
Korg MS-20 FS
Korg finally release the full-size version of their classic monosynth, the MS-20. Can it still hold its own amidst the clones and competition?
Deconstructed
Lone – Dragonrush
Every month in Deconstructed we examine the arrangement of a successful dance track. This time, we tear down Lone’s throwback head rush of a tune, ‘Dragonrush’.
News
News Round-Up: 21/7/17
Chemical Brothers raise funds for Grenfell Tower fire victims. Stream ripping becomes fastest growing form of piracy. Watch Suzanne Ciani…
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Mixes Of The Week: 5/6/17
This week’s top mixes include Teki Latex’s Impressions, Aphex Twin at Field Day, Fabric’s tribute to Marcus…
Passing Notes
Auto-Generated Parts With Follow Actions
In this new Passing Notes, we use Ableton’s Follow Action and Random MIDI features to produce a Leftfield-style drum pattern, a complex bass line and an endless chord progression.
Gear/Software
Solid State Logic SSL 2+ Offers Analogue Warmth Appeals to Musicians and DJs alike
The iconic Solid State Logic has always been known for its incredible but pricey analogue and digital audio mixing consoles…
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Mixes Of The Week: 17/4/17
This week’s top mixes include Soulwax’s Studio Deewee Session, heavenly gospel from Antal and new noisy electronics from…
Introducing...
Darius Vaikas
“The key is to dream big, right?” Denmark-based house producer Darius Vaikas introduces himself…
Interviews
Raj Rags, R&S: “Programming, event organisation, record labels, A&Ring – I do all of it really”
He’s A&R for the mighty R&S as well as a DJ, promotor event organiser, music…
Gear/Software
Newfangled Audio Generate
Generate, from Newfangled Audio and Eventide Audio, combines chaos, physics, and West Coast synthesis. Is this synth plugin more than the sum of its parts?
News
News Round-Up: 24/02/17
The secrets of Aphex Twin’s visual identity revealed. Ableton release new Beat Tools. Huge new club set to open…
News
News Round-Up: 17/2/17
Synth designer Tatsuya Takahashi leaves Korg. Meet the woman who masters Aphex Twin and Björk. A Guy Called Gerald…
Long Reads
Unlikely Moments In Dance Music History
Dance music and DJ history has been driven by disruptive technologies, revolutionary movements and pioneering people. We look at few…
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Ten Of The Best: Desktop Audio Interfaces
Attack Magazine picks the best from the current crop of desktop audio interfaces, from the cheerful and cheap on up to pro studio-grade units.
News
News Round Up: 2/12/2016
Colonel Abrams passes away. New clones of classic Roland drum machines released. Aphex Twin announces first UK show since 2012…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 28/11/16
This week’s top mixes include Debonair Blowing Up The Workshop, Beats In Space’s tribute to David Mancuso, Finn…
Long Reads
Always Listening: Behind the Scenes at Audio-Technica
We go behind the scenes at Audio-Technica’s Tokyo headquarters to learn more about the company’s dedication to…
Columns
How the DFAM Changed My Modular Life
Darren Selement reveals how Moog’s Drummer From Another Mother changed his life.…
News
News Round Up: 11/11/16
Aphex Twin takes on Trump and Clinton. Kraftwerk banned in Argentina. Take a look around Marcel Dettmann’s apartment.…
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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…