Synth Secrets
Morphing Arpeggios Like ‘Argente’ by Floating Points
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Ableton Wavetable to show you how to create morphing arpeggios. We…
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Long Reads
The 2nd Most Sampled Track In History
We take a look at one of dance music’s most well loved samples, the ‘Think’ break, taken from Lyn…
Synth Secrets
Recreating The ‘Roygbiv’ Bassline From Boards of Canada
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a thick, dusty bass lifted from an undisputed classic, Boards of Canada’s…
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Four Of The Best Stem Separation Tools
We review four of the best stem separation tools and focus on which is the best for DJs and live…
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Ten Of The Best: Plug-in Presets For Your Old Acoustic Guitar!
In this installment of Ten Of The Best, we look at some top presets in various plug-ins that will bring your old guitar back up-to-date!
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.
Synth Secrets
Lo-Fi Synth Lead
We show you how to make a gritty lo-fi analogue synth lead in the style of Mac DeMarco.
Tutorials
Using Spectral Processing To Add Instrument-Specific Effects To Stems
Spectral processing can open up possibilities when working with stems, from adding effects like delay, to targeting specific instruments for dynamics processing, and more. In this tutorial, we show you how.
Books/DVDs
“Shining Spotlights on Shadows”. Sisters With Transistors: Electronic Music’s Unsung Heroes
Sisters With Transistors: Electronic Music’s Unsung Heroes is a documentary that shines a light on the women frequently left…
Beat Dissected
Interplanetary Criminal-Style Garage
In this new Beat Dissected we program a UK garage beat inspired by Interplanetary Criminal’s ‘Supreme Level’, a true UKG classic in the making.
Gear/Software
Korg SQ-64 Poly Sequencer
Korg’s hardware sequencer seems to have it all but how does it perform in the studio?
Long Reads
NAMM 2021: Leaks, Rumours And Advance Announcements
While this year’s NAMM will be online-only, we can still expect plenty of releases over the coming week. Here’s what we’re looking forward to.
News
2020’s Best Electronic Albums
In an uncertain year one thing we could depend on was music. We take a look back though a few…
Long Reads
Gear Predictions For 2021
We cast our gaze into the future and predict what hardware releases await us in the coming year.
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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…