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10 Of The Best 25-Key MIDI Keyboards Now
Need some MIDI keys but not a great big keyboard? One of these affordable mini controllers could be just right.
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Ten Of The Best Hardware Synths 2022
From affordable to expensive, we run down the best hardware synthesizers on the market in 2022.
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The Best Black Friday Deals for DJs and Producers 2019
We round up the best Black Friday 2019 deals for producers and DJs.…
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Eva Swan
“The kick is very important to me, it has to be strong, dark and full.” Belgian producer Eva Swan introduces…
Interviews
Hayden James: “Moving To LA Is Like Starting Again”
Ahead of his performance at Seismic Dance Event, we spoke to Hayden James about his live setup, fatherhood, and how…
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Julien Bracht: “All The Hi-Hats & Shakers Are Made With Rakes”
After a few years away, Julien Bracht returns to making techno with his new EP ‘Rave Flower’.…
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News Round-Up: 06/09/19
Korg make two announcements. Native Instruments lay off staff. ASM release the Hydrasynth and Roland revives a classic.…
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Risa Taniguchi
Having recently been supported by artists such as Maceo Plex, Perc and Amelie Lens, Tokyo based DJ and producer Risa…
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u-he and Bitwig Announce New Open-Source Plugin Standard, CLAP
CLAP, the new plugin type from u-he and Bitwig, promises performance gains, per-note modulation, and future-proofing – and it’s currently available to try in beta.
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Dave Smith 1950-2022
The music world was rocked to hear of the passing of synth hero Dave Smith.…
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News Round-Up: 17/05/19
Streaming? Kraftwerk to make their Ibiza debut. UK grassroots venues get new funding.…
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News Round-Up: 04/03/2019
Bob Moog gets a documentary. Yamaha gets the rumour mill buzzing. Arturia’s new bundle is packed with classics. Sunwaves…
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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.
Gear/Software
Reviewing the Antonus 2600
We finally got our hands on the beautiful Antonus 2600. Was it worth the wait?…
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News Round-Up: 15/04/19
Spotify’s CEO says streaming saved artists. Human Traffic 2 comes into focus. London gets a new venue. Twisted Electrons…
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News Round-Up: 08/03/19
The Prodigy’s Keith Flint dies. The music community remembers a rave icon. Musicians Mental health is back in the…
Long Reads
How The Music Tech Industry Is Adapting to Better Accommodate Musicians With Accessibility Issues
Lack of accessibility is an issue that affects many music producers and DJs. We speak with three members of the disabled community to find out how accessibility impacts their creativity and performance.
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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.
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News Round-Up: 14/12/2018
A nightclub stampede in Italy kills six. Festival drugs testing has been proven to save lives. FL Studio gets an…
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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…
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The Biggest & Best Black Friday Deals For Producers
It’s Black Friday again. Time to look behind the sofa for every spare penny as there are some massive…
Tutorials
Balancing A Disco Track
We use compression, EQ, modulation and spatial widening to balance a disco mix and create focus.
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André Lodemann
Six years after his debut EP, André Lodemann returns with his sophomore album “The Deeper you Go’. We asked him…
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Stephan Bodzin ‘Boavista’ Track By Track
Stephan Bodzin has just released ‘Boavista’ a 17 track synth odyssey. We asked him to run us through a handful…
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Balancing a Vocal House Mix With AI-Assisted Compression and EQ
Artificial intelligence can help balance a track by working across mix groups. We use Sonible’s smart:EQ3 and smart:Comp to take a vocal house song over the finish line.
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News Round-Up: 16/3/18
Spotify test automatic mixing functions. Google develop AI synth. Two new plugin bundles from Arturia.…
Gear/Software
UVI BeatBox Anthology 2
UVI’s comprehensive drum instrument gets a major upgrade. Jonny Strinati puts it to the test.…
Tutorials
The Ultimate Reverb Guide
Know what the different kinds of reverb mean? If you can’t tell a hall from a chamber, this is the guide for you.
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Using A Hardware Synthesizer As An External Effects Unit With Your DAW
Take advantage of all that hardware synths have to offer by using one as an external effects processor. We show you how with IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro and Ableton Live.
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News Round-up: 21/4/17
Learn about Kraftwerk’s obscure sampler. Novation launch new synth. Has pop music run out of original ideas?…
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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…
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Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
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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…