Long Reads
Are Plugin Prices Confusing? What Do Developers Think?
Plugin prices have gone wild, with endless sales, confusing price structures and high-pressure marketing. How do the developers feel about it?
Article Results
Interviews
Dan Gillespie: Newfangled Audio
After 11 years working with Eventide, Dan Gillespie started his own venture, Newfangled Audio, making a range of innovative plugins…
News
Trax Records Facing Lawsuit Brought by Artists Larry Heard and Robert Owens
Larry Heard and Robert Owens are suing the Chicago house label for $1 million ‘unpaid’ royalties.…
Job Envy
Ken Liu
Ken Liu is a graphic designer – “the creative department for small companies like record labels that don’t have a…
Interviews
WARM: Making Sure Your Radio Plays Are Monitored Correctly
We speak with Jesper Skibsby, CEO & Founder of WARM, which monitors radio stations worldwide, tracking your songs in real…
The Best...
Ten of the Best Abandoned Plugins
From an early NI emulation to trackers and more, some of the best soft synths and effects ever made are now lost to the inexorable march of technology.
Q&A
Exos
Icelandic recording artist Arnvidur Snorrason – Exos – has just delivered his fourth studio album, ‘Indigo’, nearly 20 years after his last…
Job Envy
Jayne Stynes
Jayne Stynes has worked with Gorillaz, Roisin Murphy and Kano and is currently General Manager of industry body the Music…
Columns
The Subtle Evolution of Selling Out
Selling out, patronage, sponsorship and endorsement – all equal the same thing – financial reward. But are artists getting paid to feature…
Long Reads
Has Techno Lost Its Groove?
Is reducing techno down to 15 or 30-second social media clips, changing the direction of techno production? Is it…
News
Ibiza To Re-Open To Tourists In July
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the announcement over the weekend. …
News
UK Festivals At Risk Of Collapse Due To Coronavirus
Association of Independent Festivals warns that 98.5% of independent festivals are not covered by insurance for covid-related cancellations…
Introducing...
Ones To Watch: 3 New Producers Using Pirate Studios
Having developed into far more than a forward-thinking rehearsal space business, Pirate is home to a wealth of exciting…
Long Reads
“Eric Whitacre Contrast”: Bringing Choir & Chaos Closer Together
We spoke to Eric Whitacre, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Clark, and Ryan Lott of Son Lux for an exclusive on the…
News
Facebook To Allow Creators To Monetise Live Streams
Facebook has announced a series of live video feature updates, including monetising live streams which could have a significant impact…
News
Spotify Wants Labels & Artists To Pay For Promotion
A new report from Bloomberg has revealed streaming giant, Spotify, plans to increase revenue by creating a ‘two-sided’ business…
Long Reads
Vinyl Resurgence Examined In Holland, Market Correction Ahead?
With Making Vinyl on the horizon next week in Haarlem, Netherlands, co-founder Larry Jaffee reflects on the vinyl landscape…
Podcasts
Pig Room Podcast EP 6 – Brandon Tatum, Esq.
Join us for one hour of music legal talk with Brandon Tatum, Esq., a Billboard Top Music Lawyer…
Q&A
Avision
With his EP “Innocence” released last Friday, we put Avision to task on our quick-fire QnA including his favourite…
Long Reads
The Legalities of Emulations
The law when it comes to emulating instruments in software form is vague and complex. We take a look at the legalities of emulations from two sides, the law and the developer.
Tutorials
Making Moves: How To Pack Your Studio Equipment For A Smooth Relocation
Moving the studio doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are some tips for safely and securely getting all your…
News
News Round-Up: 20/12/19
Tis the season of giving with freebies arriving from Arturia, Native Instruments and a new FM synth “Rsonik”. Mr Oizo…
Long Reads
Are Modular Synths Too Expensive? And What Is “Too Expensive” Anyway?
There’s a narrative that Eurorack is wallet-gaugingly expensive but is this justified? We spoke with Noise Engineering and other manufacturers to understand the costs involved
Long Reads
In Order To Dance: 40 Years Of R&S
R&S Records celebrates four decades of incredible music with a new compilation, In Order To Dance 4.0.
News
News Round-Up: 26/07/19
Vestax introduces a $10,000 mixer. Sydney’s lockouts are costing the city big. Etsy to acquire Reverb. Attack becomes…
News
News Round-up: 19/07/19
Music is declaring a climate emergency. Berlin’s club culture might be in danger. Focusrite buys Adam Audio. Deepdrive reimagines…
Long Reads
International Synth Day: In Search of the Ampron Aubade
The Ampron Aubade is one of the rarest and most elusive vintage synthesizers ever made. Little has been known about its origins – until now.
News
Superbooth 2023 The Best Of The Beeps & Squeaks & A Coffin
Superbooth returns with a bang. We round up the best new releases.…
News
News Round-Up: 05/07/19
Traktor Pro gets an update. Glastonbury goes green. Knowledge Magazine drops a 25th anniversary book. …
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…
The Best...
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…
The Best...
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…