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The 10 Rarest Drum Machines On Reverb Right Now
Grab a notepad to make a wish list and a rag to wipe up the drool because we’re checking out 10 of the rarest rhythm machines currently on Reverb.
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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.
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
Mike Huckaby Has Died
The Detroit DJ, producer, artist, label boss and music educator Mike Huckaby passed away on Friday.…
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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…
Tutorials
Make A Techno Bassline Using Generate
In this tutorial, we’re working with Newfangled Audio’s lovely Generate plugin to process a techno bassline.…
Gear/Software
Waves Ovox Vocal ReSynthesis
This plugin from Waves wants to be your go-to vocal processor. Is it more than just another vocoder?…
Gear/Software
Waves MultiMod Rack
The latest plugin from Waves’ journey into distortion is the MultiMod Rack, a multi-band distortion and effects unit that…
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…
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.
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…
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News Round-Up: 15/11/19
No more Born Slippy. A new app from Jean-Michel Jarre. Fold’s license suspended. Black Spring shipping just in…
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The Best Mixing Courses On Mix With The Masters
In this article, we share with you, five of the best ‘Mix With The Masters’ mixing classes from Leslie Brathwaite…
Gear/Software
Reviewing Arturia Efx Fragments
Arturia goes against type and releases a granular synthesis-based effect.
News
The Producer’s Manual: Now Available as a PDF
We’re pleased to announce that The Producer’s Manual is now also available as a PDF.…
News
News Round-Up: 20/09/19
Moog 10 returns. Ableton’s Loop announces their 2020 edition. Ninja Tune release a hardware delay with Erica Synths. New…
Passing Notes
Levelling Up Your Chord Stabs
In this new Passing Notes, we look at four ways to make chord stabs more melodic and dynamic. …
Long Reads
Does Hardware Really Sound Better?
Which sounds better, hardware or software? We made the same song using hardware and software to help you decide for yourself.
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News Round-Up 16/8/19
Stormzy’s Cambridge scholarship program is back. Musicians prepare for the costs of Brexit. Flume drops an open-source sample…
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News Round-Up 31/05/19
Stampede at We Are FSTVL. UK clubs keep closing. The industry wasn’t as profitable in 2018. Abelton Live 10…
Gear/Software
Reviewing The Semi-Modular Soma Pulsar-23 Drum Machine
With its brilliant design and variety of modules to choose from, the Soma Pulsar-23 introduces a refreshing take on…
Quizzes
We’re Giving Away A Moog Grandmother Dark Series
In this month’s competition, we are giving away a free Moog Grandmother Dark Series. Read on to find out…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 21/05/19
This week’s top mixes include Bill Brewster for XLR8R, Ceri for Stamp The Wax and Paul P for Vandelay…
Gear/Software
IK Multimedia UNO Synth
Can a £210 analogue monosynth strike the right balance between price, sound, design and durability? James Russell puts the batteries…
Track By Track
Crisis Of Man: Core Values Vol. 1
To mark their 10th release, Crisis of Man has recently released the 10 track VA album Core Values Vol. 1…
Gear/Software
Reviewing The Implexus Desktop Analogue Synthesizer
Majella Audio have been creating Eurorack modules for the last four years but had already decided to take the larger…
News
News Round-Up: 26/04/2019
Muff Wiggler’s Mike McGrath passes away. Vinyl goes wireless. Pioneer launches SQUID.…
News
News Round-Up: 22/03/19
Myspace loses its music. Massive X is finally here. Amsterdam has a new inclusive booking agency. Doepfer drops four new…
Tutorials
Getting Vocals Release Ready With Leapwing UltraVox
You’ve recorded vocals but where do you go from there? We show you how to add dynamics, saturation, and polish to a vocal group with one plugin.
Synth Secrets
Use Ableton’s Wavetable to Create A Bassline Inspired By Kings Of The Rollers
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a growling, pulsating drum and bass bassline inspired by Kings of the Rollers…
News
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…
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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…
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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…