Long Reads
Jeff Mills: Questioning The Norm
The techno icon’s desire to challenge the status quo remains his strongest motivation. Attack editor Greg Scarth finds out…
Article Results
Beat Dissected
Twisted Tech House
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected we create a twisted tech house beat, using some clever processing tools to…
Show & Tell
Negroni Nails
DJs and producers Steffi and Privacy return to join heads under the new moniker, Negroni Nails. To support their new…
Tutorials
The Ultimate Delay Guide
Delay may not be as complicated as some other kinds of effects but there’s still a number of things to keep straight. We take the guesswork out of choosing the right
Synth Secrets
808 Bass with Saturation
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Beat Dissected
Breakbeat Techno
We show how to create a techno beat with a sampled and chopped drum break to add…
News
Baby Audio Has Released TAIP, An AI-Powered Tape Emulation Plugin
Software developer Baby Audio has announced TAIP a new AI-powered tape emulation plugin.…
News
Quick Mix Episode 5 With Alan Fitzpatrick is Out Now
The fifth episode in Attack Magazine’s Quick Mix YouTube series is out now featuring the legendary Alan Fitzpatrick. We put him in the Quick Mix hot seat to find out.
Features
303s & Space Cats: Why Superbooth is More Than Just a Synth Meet
Brand new synths and drum machines, workshops and opportunities to meet manufacturers… Greg Scarth explains why Berlin’s Superbooth has…
Track By Track
TenGrams – Outerspace Blues
Sci-fi meets krautrock on TenGrams’ new album. The Piatto brothers talk us through how they made it.…
Q&A
Deepak Sharma
Deepak Sharma has been mixing it up in techno for well over a decade now. What makes him tick though…
News
NAMM 2021: Behringer Add New 2600 Editions, Revamp Hardware Sequencer, Tease Classic Synth Prototypes
Behringer have recently announced a number of new releases, from new versions of their 2600 remake to a resurrection of their own classic hardware controller, the BCR2000.
Long Reads
Taking Stock: Going Deep With Paul Woolford
“The human race has no chance. We are inconsequential in the grand scheme. So go full-pelt and let’s…
Long Reads
Devon Analogue Studio: A Holiday Home on Acid
Combining a killer gear collection with stunning countryside views, Devon Analogue is a new residential studio getting big-name UK…
News
August’s Best Music
Another month and another round-up of some of the best techno, house and electronic music released in August.…
Track By Track
Mr Beatnick
Genre-straddling UK producer Mr Beatnick released his second album, ‘Honeycomb’ in June this year. It’s an enticing journey…
Long Reads
Synths, Samplers & More: the Best of NAMM 2017
As this year’s instalment of the winter NAMM show draws to a close, we pick out our highlights of…
News
Leaks, Rumours & Hype: What to Expect at NAMM 2017
The annual winter NAMM trade show in California is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for new gear releases…
News
April’s Best Music
Here’s our round-up of some of the best electronic music releases of April 2020.…
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…
Long Reads
2016: The Year In Gear
As 2016 draws to a close, we look back on the year’s developments in music technology.…
Tutorials
The Secrets of Dance Music Production: Lo-Fi Sound
This tutorial is a short excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Dance Music Production, which is available to…
Introducing...
Rene Wise
He’s a techno producer whose releases pick up DJ support from DJs like DVS1 and Rødhåd. We…
Track By Track
Tim Green
We got producer Tim Green to talk us through his latest EP, ‘Vacation To Life’, released on Lee Burridge’s…
Gear/Software
Elektron Analog Heat
Elektron move into effects with an expensive but beautifully designed stereo distortion unit. Greg Scarth finds out what it can…
Gear/Software
ARP Odyssey Module
ARP’s iconic 70s synth becomes a desktop module. Greg Scarth explains why it demonstrates how specifications only ever tell…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 23/09/19
This week’s mixes include Miss Jay for Honeysoundsystem, Ben UFO for Boiler Room and Mandar for Phonica Records.…
Introducing...
Selective Response
Surfing the wave of gritty, distorted and industrial techno – California native Selective Response introduces his positive outlook on life.…
Hardware Focus
Roland SH-101
In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland SH-101.…
Track By Track
The Black 80s – Heart To Art
“It exemplifies the relationship between aspiring, struggling artists… It’s a dedication to the people who might be unfortunate enough…
News
News Round-Up: 01/02/19
Drum & bass producer Andy Skopes dies. Beatport eyes in-booth streaming. Traktor gets a flashy new update and more…
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…