Synth Secrets
Synth Processing with Eventide Anthology X
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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Tutorials
Breaking Writer’s Block: Creative Ways To Start New Tracks
Most producers know the frustration of a creative dry spell. Jonny Strinati walks through ten techniques to help break the…
Tutorials
Slave To The Rhythm: 11 Essential Drum Techniques
Jonny Strinati walks through 11 essential drum techniques, from programming hi-hat patterns to compressing kicks.…
Technique
Tone & Colour: What Do Filters Do To Sounds?
Bruce Aisher explores what filters do to audio signals, visualising the results and explaining what gives particular filters their own…
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Ten Of The Best: Delay Plugins
From analogue emulations to the most techy digital options, we run through ten of our favourite delay plugins.…
Tutorials
Essential Transition FX: Technique Masterclass
From simple noise sweeps to more complex combinations of synths and effects, we show how to create some of the…
Beat Dissected
Linn LM-1 Beat
In the latest Beat Dissected, we create a full-bodied disco-style beat using Linn samples.…
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Ten Of The Best: New Synth Plugins
On the hunt for a new synth plugin or two? We’ve picked out ten of our favourite new VSTs…
Tutorials
What Does Analogue Gear Do To Sounds?
Bruce Aisher explores the effects of analogue recording methods, explaining why they might be beneficial to your production process.…
News
2014: The Year In Music Tech
We take a look back at developments in music tech over the last 12 months and consider how they reflect…
Gear/Software
Roland AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer
The AIRA drum machine offers hints of 808 and 909. But as Greg Scarth discovers, it’s not quite the…
Beat Dissected
Motor City Techno
Our latest beat programming and sound design tutorial focuses on the classic sound of early Detroit techno with a 909…
News
New Gear At Musikmesse
Keeping track of the most interesting new gear announcements at Frankfurt Musikmesse – with new releases from MFB, Novation, Korg, Doepfer…
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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…