Synth Secrets
Dub Techno Synth Chords
This Synth Secrets sees us synthesizing some dub techno chords. Tape echo at the ready.
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Acid House Processing With Waves Vocal Bender
We use Waves’ new vocal processing plugin Vocal Bender to tweak out an acid house track.
Beat Dissected
Interplanetary Criminal-Style Garage
In this new Beat Dissected we program a UK garage beat inspired by Interplanetary Criminal’s ‘Supreme Level’, a true UKG classic in the making.
Synth Secrets
Subby Garage Bass
In this Synth Secrets, we dig deep into analogue synthesis to make some dirty, subby garage bass in the style of Interplanetary Criminal.
Tutorials
In The Red: Mixer-Distorted ‘90s Techno Drums
In this tutorial, we explore using a channel strip plugin to recreate mixer distortion.
Passing Notes
Using Unconventional Scales
In this installment of Passing Notes, we break down a universal workflow for analyzing unconventional scales and incorporating them into productions.
Q&A
Kevin Knapp
Kevin Knapp returns to Crosstown Rebels this month alongside UK production duo Audiojack with their ‘Under Your Skin’ release which…
Synth Secrets
808-Style Booms
In this Synth Secrets, we explore how to synthesize your own booms for techno, jungle and other kinds of bass music.
Tutorials
5 Mixing Rules You Should Be Breaking
In this tutorial, we look at five rule-breaking ways to inject your productions with unexpected creativity.
Track By Track
Change Request – Theoretical Certainty LP
House producer and DJ Andrew Emil aka Change Request dropped his Theoretical Certainty LP, so we thought we’d get…
Beat Dissected
Pearson Sound
We create a beat inspired by the hypnotic rhythms and textures of Hessle Audio’s Pearson Sound.…
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Ten Of The Best: Modular Software
We pick ten of the best modular software plugins on today’s market.…
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Time on your hands? Here are 5 of our best-read Long Reads
If you’re ready for some reading escape from coronavirus – and passing time during lockdown – then take a seat and…
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Ten of the Best: Compressor Plugins 2020
We pick ten of our favourite compressor plugins, from affordable all-rounders through to top quality analogue hardware emulations.…
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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…