Passing Notes
Applying String Articulations To Synthesizers
In this new Passing Notes we break down five orchestral string techniques and look at how they can be used for inspiration while composing electronic music.
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Gear/Software
OneOdio Fusion A70 & A30 DJ Headphones
Next up on the test bench is two units from OneOdio: the A70 and A30. Both units are attractively priced…
News
Black Lives Matter: Images from the Indiana Protests
Dirtybird recording artist DJ E-Clyps has been taking photos of Black Lives Matter protests in Indiana over the last…
Interviews
Proc Fiskal: Folk music – “It’s sort of fascist!”
With his new ‘Siren Spine Sysex’ album about to drop on Hyperdub, we sat down to talk with Joe Power…
Beat Dissected
6/4 In The Style Of Thavius Beck
In this Beat Dissected, we make a beat heavily inspired by the 6/4 track “Coordinated Will” an Attack favourite…
News
German Venue Hosts ‘Socially Distanced’ Rave
Gerd Janson DJed to 100 people at a 2000 capacity venue in what’s believed to be Europe’s first…
Show & Tell
Tom Lown
UK deep house label Lucky Sun Recordings have just released their ‘Lucky Sun Recordings, Sound of The Sun Vol 2…
Beat Dissected
Programming A Nu-Disco Beat
In this new Beat Dissected we program a Nu Disco groove in the style of Purple Disco Machine and Never Dull.
Long Reads
Thinking Outside The Box: The DAW-Less Revolution
More and more producers are ditching the computer. Is this a response to an increasingly digitised life?…
Track By Track
Bushwacka!
Producer extraordinaire Bushwacka! is dropping an album of classic and rare Bushwacka! cuts from his Plank archive on May 22nd…
Columns
Florian Schneider – Music Revolutionary
As a co-founder and key member of German electronic music group Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider changed the sound and the…
Columns
What’s Your Favourite Sade Re-edit, Remix or Bootleg?
Sade and her eponymous band are one of the most sampled artists in house music and there are countless edits…
Long Reads
Lost On You Is A Label Selling Records And Using Proceeds to Build Schools in Sierra Leone
We speak with the husband and wife team behind Lost on You, a record label that is selling records and…
Columns
Bohannon: Disco Disciple & House Precursor
Drummer and bandleader Hamilton Bohannon passed away last month. We take a look at his work and contribution to the…
News
Kraftwerk Co-Founder Florian Schneider Has Died
The band he co-founded were one of the most influential of the twentieth century.…
Tutorials
Adding Atmosphere With Delay And Reverb
Delay and reverb aren’t just for imparting a sense of space. In this tutorial, we use them creatively to add atmosphere to a mix.
Tutorials
How To Make An Endless Riser
Harness the power of the Shepard tone to blow people’s minds with a riser that never peaks.
Tutorials
How Gain Staging In Your DAW Can Help Keep Your Mix Clean And Punchy
In this gain staging walkthrough, we show you step by step, how to improve your mixes, keeping them clean and…
Introducing...
Rene Wise
He’s a techno producer whose releases pick up DJ support from DJs like DVS1 and Rødhåd. We…
Long Reads
AIAIAI: Culture In The Cans
Over ten years since the TMA-1s were released, AIAIAI is entering new territory with headphones designed specifically for producers…
Track By Track
Regal
We sat down with genre-bending producer Regal and asked him to run us through his latest release “Remember Why…
Columns
Mike Huckaby: Ten Finest Musical Moments
Through the sadness of losing Mike Huckaby, we can take solace in the musical gifts he left for us. …
Columns
Dancing: Schrödinger’s Cliche
Harold Heath takes another look at the ‘people-don’t-dance-anymore-they-just-stand-watching-the DJ’ discourse.…
Reviews
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio And TMA-2 Studio XE Headphones
AIAIAI update their modular headphones with two new configurations designed for studio use. Michael Gallagher tests them out.…
Columns
Harold Heath ‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ To Smalltime DJ’
Harold Heath’s new book ‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ To Smalltime DJ’ is a funny, poignant…
News
Waves Release The Content Creator Audio Toolkit Bundle
The Content Audio Toolkit from Waves is out now and includes the Playlist Rider plugin.
News
Free Software Recreates MPC2000XL
The vMPC2000XL Emulator has the look of the original and is available as a standalone application or as a VST2…
Long Reads
How Are We ACTUALLY Going To Save Our Scene?
Now the dust has settled after London’s ‘Save Our Scene’ protest against lockdown and clubs are set to reopen…
Columns
Attack’s Favourite Music of 2021 – So Far
Despite the ravages of the pandemic, 2021 has served up some truly brilliant dance and electronic music. Here’s a…
Top Tracks
Ponty Mython
Russian recording artist Ponty Mython has released his idiosyncratic take on house music on labels like Tusk Wax, Dirt Crew…
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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…
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…