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Alexis Raphael
The Londoner looks back at his formative musical experiences, from rave remixes of soap opera theme tunes through to analogue…
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Chymera
From Nine Inch Nails and Ministry through to Nelly Furtado and air piano, the Berlin-based Irishman talks us through…
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Apple Logic Pro X
Four years in the making, the latest version of Apple’s flagship DAW introduces an overhaul of the interface and…
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Apple Releases Logic Pro X
The most highly anticipated music software update of all-time? Quite possibly. Apple finally announces Logic Pro X, the latest…
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An Introduction To FM Synthesis
Often dismissed as overly complex, FM synthesis isn’t necessarily as difficult to get to grips with as its reputation…
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Thomas Cox: We Need To Talk About Vinyl
Vinyl sales are apparently on the up, but is the bubble in danger of bursting? Thomas Cox warns that dance…
Beat Dissected
Maniac Ghetto House
In the latest Beat Dissected we head back to the mid-90s for a ghetto house beat inspired by the…
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Breach – ‘Jack’
The Breakdown is a regular series in which we examine the composition and production of some of our favourite tracks…
Interviews
Mark de Clive-Lowe
Greg Scarth talks to the LA-based musician and producer about the making of his Kickstarter-funded new album, CHURCH…
Long Reads
Can You Feel It? The Meaning Of House
With overtly politicised or socially conscious dance music seemingly no longer in vogue, Kristan Caryl investigates whether house has lost…
News
News Round-Up: 5/7/13
Our weekly review of the latest news in music and tech. This week: Dave Smith Instruments demo the Prophet 12…
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c.o.n.e.
With his bass-heavy sound c.o.n.e. has grabbed the attention of Rinse FM and one of his…
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Archangel aka Bruno Pronsato
With a new album of ‘no-wave inspired electronic pop’ out now, the DFA and Perlon affiliate looks back at…
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Ten Tips For Better Drums
Bruce Aisher runs through ten essential tips for getting the most from your drums.…
Passing Notes
DAW & Drum Machine Swing
Swing functions were first introduced to drum machines 34 years ago, but the concept still causes confusion. In this extended…
News
News Round-Up: 28/6/13
Our weekly review of the latest news in music and tech. This week: Daft Punk remix themselves, Arturia announces Pro…
Interviews
Max Cooper
With his debut album, Max Cooper expands on the glitchy, melodic sound which has become his signature. Kristan Caryl called…
Columns
Thomas Cox: Boiler Room – A Missed Opportunity?
Is it time we took the focus off the DJ? Thomas Cox argues that live streaming platforms like Boiler Room…
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Crowdfunding Gigs
Songkick’s new crowdfunding website for live music events allows fans to put their money where their mouth is and…
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Dosem
Marc Dosem picks the tracks which inspire him, explaining the influence of Vangelis’s Blade Runner soundtrack and tipping a…
Passing Notes
Counterpoint
Oliver Curry explains the theory of counterpoint, with help from JS Bach, Steve Reich, The Orb, Lorn and children’s…
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Mixes of The Week: 5/5/14
This week’s best mixes include Maxmillion Dunbar’s Gorilla Bliss, what Brooklyn’s Mister Saturday Night are playing and…
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Giving Fans The Credit
Rhapsody has stepped forward as the first digital service to support the Recording Academy’s initiative to report full credits…
Passing Notes
Lessons From Disco
Dance music theory expert Oliver Curry examines how classic disco uses chord inversions and careful placement of instruments to great…
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Improve Your Creative Process On A Budget
We break down some of the most cost-effective ways to improve your creative process, from optimising your monitoring system…
Gear/Software
Bitwig Studio
The latest DAW on the market promises to address some of the weaknesses of existing options, but can it succeed…
News
iTunes Turns 10
This week marks the tenth anniversary of Apple’s iTunes Music Store. Let’s consider how the online music market…
News
Zero-G Lounge & Chill
The latest release from Zero-G promises ‘downtempo heaven’, but is it all a little bit too retro?…
Interviews
Route 94
Fresh from a stint at the top of the UK charts and planning for the Rinse Easter party at Fabric…
News
LEME 2014: The Final Countdown
With just three days to go, LEME announce a keynote from Ninja Tune founder Matt Black, a Korg showcase and…
Interviews
Marc Kinchen
We grab MK for an in-depth chat about being lured back into dance music by Jamie Jones and Lee…
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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…