Long Reads
The global chip shortage is behind all kinds of woes for the synthesizer and drum machine market, from release date delays to bankruptcies. We find out exactly what’s behind the shortage, who it’s affecting and how long it will last.
Gear/Software
Devious Machines’ envelope-controlled multi-effects plugin Infiltrator gets a massive update. Here are eight things we can’t get enough of in Infiltrator 2.
News
Detroit techno and house hero, Kelli Hand, also known as K-Hand has died.…
Video Tutorials
In our latest video on YouTube, we asked Kédu Carlö to show us how to comp drums in Ableton…
Introducing...
From making a documentary to being a wonderful live performer, we asked Holly Smith to introduce herself ahead of her performance at Attack Live.
Long Reads
Think of RAM Records and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama is possibly the last thing that may spring…
Introducing...
With “Ditto” recently released from his Movments EP, a piano-driven, sun soaked drop of downtempo electronica, we asked Mazoulew…
Video Tutorials
In our latest video on YouTube, we asked Kédu Carlö to show us some vocal processing techniques in Ableton…
Synth Secrets
In this Synth Secrets, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to remake the bonafide head-nodding funk Parliament classic, ‘Flash Light…
Synth Secrets
Additive synthesis isn’t as well-known as subtractive or FM but it’s perfect for harmonically rich sounds.
Track By Track
DJ collective ‘Surround’ – Masha, Jeniluv & Heidi Lawden – have just launched their new imprint Dusk Recordings with a superb compilation…
Q&A
Deepak Sharma has been mixing it up in techno for well over a decade now. What makes him tick though…
The Best...
Forget about cherry, mods are where it’s at. These 10 hot-rodded synths on Reverb will make you wonder why more of your gear isn’t tricked out.
Gear/Software
Do you really need another modulation plugin? If you don’t already have Flux Pro, then the answer is yes.
Podcasts
Change the Record is the inaugural podcast from Attack Magazine, hosted by Clara Löffler. Over the course of six…
News
This one is for the real heads. With all the modern features but the classic look, get the sound of…
Long Reads
Can Soundful, a human aided AI music platform, fulfil the demand for music within the creator community?…
Long Reads
As the legendary indie platform makes its first layoffs since 2017, what’s the driving force behind the decision?…
The Best...
Looking to share a track privately, securely and receive review comments? There are only a few services that offer this…
Q&A
No Label is a young Italian producer, multi-instrumentalist who makes beat-driven esoteric electronica inspired by Flying…
Beat Dissected
Downtempo, leftfield, organica, electronica, fairy-light house? Whatever you want to call it we show you how to make percussion…
Columns
We’re inundated with hardware releases all the time and yet how much of it is actually shaping new music? Attack writer Adam Douglas charts the decline of hardware as a driving force of change in music.
Job Envy
Love Shodipe is a producer and engineer working at QMF (Quality Music Freak), a new outlet part of Spitfire Audio…
News
Daft Punk, the Parisian duo responsible for some of the most popular dance music of all time, have announced their…
Columns
Harold Heath looks into the science of dance music duos……
Track By Track
Chicago composer Conor Mackey aka Lynyn has recently released his nine-track album “lexicon”. If you are a fan of…
News
Our latest product in our online store is “Prism” – a preset pack for the Elektron Digitone.…
Columns
Bleep Techno, Jungle, Drum & Bass, UK Garage, Dubstep and Grime – some of the finest innovations in dance music over…
Passing Notes
In this new Passing Notes we look at look at techniques you can apply to transform your synth bass lines from basic loops into one of the catchiest aspects of your track.
Gear/Software
Northern Light Modular (NLM) are a global collective of music tech enthusiasts who create synth modules, with a particular current…
News
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Keep an eye on our socials and newsletter to…
Advertising
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Quizzes
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
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? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…
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