Synth Secrets
Creating A Massive And Multilayered Pad With Waves CR8
Waves’ new sampler CR8 supports multiple sample layers. Let’s use it to build up a gorgeous pad with plenty of movement and character.
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Tutorials
Dynamic 2-Step Beats With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
In this article we use Playbeat 3’s randomization and Auto-Remix features to program a swung beat with constant variation.
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…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Pads with UVI Falcon
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Synth Secrets
Synthesizing Bass For 3 Different Genres With Moog Minitaur
We use Moog’s Minitaur to make basslines for techno, house and bass music tracks.
Tutorials
Organising Samples With AI And Waves Cosmos
Get your unwieldy sample folder under control with Waves’ Cosmos, a free AI-powered sample organizer. We walk you through the process.
News
News Round Up: 4/11/16
GEMA and YouTube agree licensing deal. Legowelt releases free 808 emulation. Musicians three times more likely to suffer from depression…
News
News Round Up: 21/10/16
Richie Hawtin supports Get Played Get Paid. Behringer ask for users to help design a new analogue drum machine. …
Gear/Software
Add Variety To Your Drums With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
Audiomodern’s slick new updates may have just turned Playbeat into the only software random-sequence-generator you need.
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5 Of The Best Online Electronic Music Schools
We round up the best places to learn electronic music online.
News
News Round Up: 14/10/16
The Economist investigates Fabric and Berghain. Ableton releases Live 9.7. Recounting the story of Glasgow’s Optimo.…
News
News Round Up: 30/9/16
Ableton Live and Push on tour in Europe. The BBC tells the story of Arthur Russell. Pitchfork’s 50 best…
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The Top 5 Virtuoso Courses
We pick our five favorite video courses from Virtuoso, an online learning platform with a focus on electronic music.
Technique
Boom Bap With Toontrack
Loosen up the neck muscles as we’re going to make a head-nodding boom bap beat reminiscent of the…
News
News Round-Up: 26/8/16
London mayoral office to create Night Czar role as Fabric launch independent review following drug deaths. …
Synth Secrets
Synth Processing with UVI Thorus
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Tutorials
Does Plugin Order Matter?
Is the order of plugins in a chain important? The short answer is yes. The long answer is a little more complicated.
Tutorials
Limiting For Streaming With AI And Sonible smart:limit
We use AI and limiting to help bring a house track up to Spotify’s target loudness level with Sonible smart:limit.
News
News Round-Up: 22/7/16
How human hearing loss may be reversible, a new pocket-sized digital synth is unveiled, the Guardian explores Berlin night…
News
News Round-Up: 15/7/16
Pitchfork investigate vinyl purist labels in the digital age, the BBC explores the forgotten heroes of Chicago house and EMS…
Long Reads
The Upside Down World Of Film and Video Game Sound Design Plugins
Sound designers for movies and games often use specialized plugins. Can these be used to make techno? We find out.
Tutorials
Learn How To Produce Disco Using Toontrack
Have you ever wondered how to create a disco track? Learn how from this tutorial on producing disco music using…
News
News Round-Up: 8/7/16
Korg and Namco create new 8-Bit synth, Apple wins patent on tech to stop fans filming gigs, and Behringer…
News
News Round-Up: 20/5/16
Moog confirms Minimoog Model D Pilot Production reissue, Ableton share new video from Loop, The Birth of House Music in…
Tutorials
Lo-fi House Using The New Retro Fi Plugin From Waves
We use Waves’ new lo-fi chain plug-in, Retro Fi, to add warm analogue-style textures and character to a house beat.
Synth Secrets
How To Make A Synthwave ‘Laser Gun’ Bassline
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to create an analogue bassline inspired by Trans-X’s synth-pop classic, ‘Living On Video’.
News
News Round-Up: 22/4/16
Introducing Korg Volca FM, Ableton Loop to return in November, and tributes paid to Prince.…
Q&A
Rob Anderson
Best known as one of the leading experts on Pioneer’s CD gear, DJ and producer Rob Anderson opens up…
Hardware Focus
Turning Hardware Synthesizer Feedback Into Transitions And Risers
In this Synth Secrets, we don our lab coats and do some experiments with two IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pros, using internal feedback to generate transition effects.
Tutorials
Creating House Piano Chords with Toontrack’s EZKeys
Nothing screams classic house music more than house piano chords. In this tutorial, we show you how to make classic…
News
News Round-Up: 1/4/16
Ableton release Max for Live Connection Kit, Soundcloud Go launches in the US, and John Frusciante’s incredible studio setup…
Advertising
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…