Synth Secrets
How To Make Your Own Kick Drums Using Thorn
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Thorn by DS Audio Alliance to make a kick drum from…
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Tutorials
Twisting Up A Synth Drone With Antares’ Auto-Tune Pro
We all know what Antares’ Auto-Tune Pro can do to vocals but what about synths? We turn a boring drone into a unique melody with the vocal processor.
News
MOD Devices Release The MOD Duo X Audio Processor, Promising A “Modular Universe At Your Fingertips”
The MOD Duo X features over 400 plug-ins, MAX/MSP effect compatibility, desktop software for modular-style patching, MIDI Sync and more.
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Mr Beatnick
Genre-straddling UK producer Mr Beatnick released his second album, ‘Honeycomb’ in June this year. It’s an enticing journey…
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u-he and Bitwig Announce New Open-Source Plugin Standard, CLAP
CLAP, the new plugin type from u-he and Bitwig, promises performance gains, per-note modulation, and future-proofing – and it’s currently available to try in beta.
Synth Secrets
Floating Points-Inspired Vocoder Drums
We use Waves’ OVox to turn a UK garage beat into a melodic line, harnessing the power of both its synthesis and melody-generating capabilities.
News
Crazy Vacuum Tube Synth Knifonium Now A Plugin
Knif Audio’s insane 26-vacuum tube monosynth Knifonium is now available as a plugin.
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Buy and Sell Plugin Licenses for Free with Knobcloud
A new website enables users to list their unused audio software licenses on the database and purchase plugins for discounted…
Gear/Software
Arturia’s Flagship V9 Collection In Review
Arturia’s returns with their brand new V Collection 9, packed with a number of new plugins and presets.…
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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…
Introducing...
Raven
Raven is a DJ, producer, singer and songwriter who dropped her debut ‘Flames’ EP on Radio Slave’s Rekids label…
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Claude VonStroke
He’s the founder and boss of the Dirtybird label, he’s a DJ of some renown and a producer…
Tutorials
Making Techno With Lunacy Cube
In this article, we show you how we used Lunacy Cube to make the musical parts in a techno tune…
Tutorials
Stuttered IDM Hi-Hats With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
In this tutorial we use the full power of Playbeat 3’s randomization to program IDM-style dynamic hi-hat and percussion patterns.
News
Waves Wants StudioRack To Be Your Go-To Plugin Chainer
Waves’ free StudioRack plugin lets you chain plugins.
News
Reports Of Logic Pro X 10.5 Update Crashing For Some Users
Apple’s 10.5 update to Logic Pro X is causing headaches for some users and developers.
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SUCHI – “Brown Girls And Women Can Pursue Music, No Matter Their Age Or Background”
SUCHI recently released her 2-track EP ‘Seher/Lykke’ on Future Bounce. We asked her to introduce herself.…
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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…
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…
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Dancing: Schrödinger’s Cliche
Harold Heath takes another look at the ‘people-don’t-dance-anymore-they-just-stand-watching-the DJ’ discourse.…
Gear/Software
What Connection To The Past Does The Roland Juno-X Have?
Does Roland’s Juno reboot sound as good as it looks? We put the Juno-X to the test.
Gear/Software
The Best Mastering Courses On Mix With The Masters
We were given AAA to really look around Mix With The Masters. Having only seen the live experience at NAMM…
News
Waves Release The Content Creator Audio Toolkit Bundle
The Content Audio Toolkit from Waves is out now and includes the Playlist Rider plugin.
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
Reviewing Arturia Efx Fragments
Arturia goes against type and releases a granular synthesis-based effect.
Tutorials
Spatial Sound Design with Baby Audio’s Crystalline
In this tutorial, we use Baby Audio’s new algorithmic reverb plugin to create drones, hi-hats, reversed melodies and tempo-synced room ambience!
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Trial Abbey Road Studio 3 for an extended 90 days demo period
With Abbey Road temporarily closed for the first time in its history due to COVID-19, and with most of…
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…
Tutorials
Generating Powerful And Rhythmic Basslines With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
In this article we use Audiomodern’s advanced sequencer to create limitless basslines!
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.
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…
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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…