Tutorials
Mixing Techno Drums With Excite Audio’s Lifeline Console
How can you get TR-909 samples sounding punchy and powerful? Console-style processing is an excellent way to add character and thump at the mixing stage.
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Passing Notes
5 Tips To Improve Your Synth Basslines
In this new Passing Notes we look at look at techniques you can apply to transform your synth bass lines from basic loops into one of the catchiest aspects of your track.
News
News Round-Up: 08/02/19
Ableton Live 10 gets an upgrade. Disco digging made easier. Roland applies for copyright. HMV is rescued.…
News
News Round-Up: 18/01/2019
Moodymann arrested at gunpoint. Tulum is tired of ravers. YouTube continues its anti-Article 13 crusade. Akai cuts cords with…
Synth Secrets
Undulating Modular Bass In The Style Of Blawan’s 993 Using Wavetable
In our latest Synth Secrets we tackle the sounds of an undisputed heavyweight, Blawan, and make a synth patch heavily…
Synth Secrets
How To Make Your Own Kick Drums Using Thorn
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Thorn by DS Audio Alliance to make a kick drum from…
Gear/Software
NI Komplete Kontrol A25
We take a closer look at the NI Komplete Kontrol A25, a well designed and good quality controller which is…
Gear/Software
Reviewing Tracklib, A Record Store For Sampling
Tracklib’s music sampling service promises to make sample clearance fast, easy, legal and affordable. Does it deliver on these claims?
Beat Dissected
Make UK Drill In The Style Of Dutchavelli Or M24
Using Deft Lines and Young Phantom by Native Instruments, we show you how to make a drill beat including Note…
News
Black Friday 2018 Deals for Music Producers
A round-up of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, from cut-price plugins to huge discounts on…
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 16/11/18
Cubase gets an update. Reach for the stars in Camden. Sven Marquardt had the winning hand.…
Synth Secrets
Programming a ‘90s-Style Drum and Bass Lead With Roland’s XV-5080
Roland’s sample player modules were the secret weapons of the biggest drum and bass producers in the ‘90s. We use the XV-5080 plugin to craft a multi-layered synth lead.
Passing Notes
Cinematic String-Synth Hybrid Chords With Spitfire Audio Polaris
In this new Passing Notes we run wide chord voicings through Spitfire Audio’s new hybrid instrument to compose cinematic pad textures and melodies.
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 09/11/18
More good news for London’s nightlife. New female led radio station goes on air. An interface for women?…
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News Round-Up: 20/10/2018
Point Blank goes East. Deadmau5 apologizes. Brexit, Brexit and more Brexit.…
Interviews
How Beatport & Microsoft Are Aiming To Reshape Music With Originals²
Two entertainment giants partner to shape how we might consume music in future.…
Synth Secrets
Recreating The Sound Of Immaterial By Sophie Using Wavetable
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Ableton Wavetable to show you the foundational elements of Sophie’s…
News
News Round-Up: 12/10/18
Attack at ADE. Trump helps musicians. Ableton gives away creativity. Morales arrested entering Japan.…
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News Round-Up: 03/8/18
New London venue Fold announced. Mysterious Aphex Twin logos spark chatter and Ableton reveal further details for Loop 2018.…
Synth Secrets
Floating Points-Inspired Vocoder Drums
We use Waves’ OVox to turn a UK garage beat into a melodic line, harnessing the power of both its synthesis and melody-generating capabilities.
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The Best Production Courses On Mix With The Masters
In this article, we share with you, five of the best ‘Mix With The Masters’ production classes from Finneas, Sonny…
News
News Round-Up: 15/6/18
New flagship DJ mixer on the way from Allen & Heath. Ableton Loop registration opens. Manchester appoints night tsar.…
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All Hail Superbooth 2022: Beeps, Squeaks, Bratwurst & Beer
Berlin’s biggest synthesizer tradeshow came back swinging. Here’s our biggest takeaways.
Tutorials
Building Up A Massive Ambient Pad With Lunacy Audio CUBE
Layering synths and cinematic strings is a sure-fire way to add size to a pad patch. In this article…
News
News Round-Up: 12/1/18
More new cloned synths from Behringer. New drum synth from Moog. Why Spotify are exploiting musicians.…
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Win A Prize Bundle Worth Over £1,000
Enter our prize draw to win a Point Blank online course, Ableton Live Suite and Native Instruments Komplete 11.…
Beat Dissected
Halftime Drops In The Style Of Nikki Nair
In this new Beat Dissected we program a swung halftime-style drop that can work well after faster beats.
Quizzes
Enter To Win A Free $200 Blast Box
What is Blast Radio? Why should I use it? Read on to find out and enter to win a free…
News
News Round-Up: 1/12/17
Bad new for Birmingham ravers, good news for London ravers. New rave-inspired Eurorack modules from Mumdance. And an explanation…
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…