How to Program Techno Like Dave Clarke

After our recent interview with the legendary Dave Clarke, we found ourselves asking, ‘Why haven’t we covered his style…

The Very Best of NAMM for Electronic Music Producers

The most drool-worthy synthesizers, drum machines and effects from this year’s NAMM.

Get Featured On The Next bitbird Compilation

Audius and bitbird have teamed up once again to invite producers to collaborate and submit original music for a chance…

Catch Franck On Tour: Scotland’s Hard Bounce Maestro

Catch Franck on tour this year starting next month in Manchester.…

Jeff Mills’ ‘The Bells, Part 1’

We recently explored the arrangement of Jeff Mills’ seminal track The Bells in an issue of Deconstructed, but what’s…

When Is An Arp Not Just An Arp? 3 Modern Arpeggiators To Elevate Your Arp Game

Modern arpeggiators are complex and powerful. Here’s how to use three of them in techno productions.

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10 Key Moments in Music Production History

Here are ten times that companies took chances on new tech and producers abused it in the name of fresh sounds.

Roger Linn – “Asking My Permission Would Be Appreciated”

LinnDrum designer Roger Linn expands on the Behringer LM Drum, his dislike for litigiousness and the future of drum machines.

Get UVI Falcon & 19 Expansions For 80% Off

The massive, all-in-one hybrid instrument—an Attack favourite—is now on sale. And it’s the biggest discount…

NenaHalena’s Afro-Brazilian Fusion Takes Center Stage in 2025

Get to know NenaHalena, a rising force in electronic music. See him live in London next month.…

Experience The Secrets of Techno Production: Berlin Book Launch Next Week

Join us at Torte Bar on January 14th for an evening of workshops, networking and techno.…

The 10 Best Secret Sauce Plugins Of 2024

Here are our choices for the 10 best secret sauce plugins of 2024, apps that can turn a blah track into a banger – and four of them are free!

Splice Adds Country Music To Splice Create

Country techno might just be on the horizon……

Trifecta by Manifest Audio: Multitimbral Polyrhythmic Arpeggiator with Auto-Hocketting

Designed to arrive at uniquely interwoven patterns, Manifest Audio delivers a truly unique sequencing arpeggiator…

Novation Launchkey 49 MK4

Up next on the test bench is the latest addition to Novation’s acclaimed Launchkey range – the Launchkey 49 MK4…

Model 500 – ‘No UFO’s’

In our new book on techno production, we break down iconic techno arrangements to uncover what makes them timeless. Juan…

Juicy Romance Joins Boiler Room’s Hard Dance Tour

On the back of a new EP, Drink the Juice, Juicy Romance has joined Boiler Room’s Hard Dance Tour…

Regal (ACIDBOY) – ‘The Final Chapter’

Three years have passed since we last invited Regal to break down his record, Track by Track. During this time…

Attack Mag Releases The Secrets Of Techno Production Book

The Secrets of Techno Production, a comprehensive 218-page paperback, is now available! Covering techno from its roots to the…

Barbara Lago: “True Classics Never Die”

Having established herself as one of techno’s most exciting emerging selectors, we couldn’t help but wonder: What are…

“16-for-1 Deal”: The UVI Power Bundle

Get 16 premium instruments and effects for only $149 (regularly $1,974) – that’s the price of Synth Anthology alone…

WARM Introduces Weekly Genre-Based Global Radio Chart Series

Genre-focused insights for global airplay trends mark a change in traditional Top 40 charts.…

10 Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Gear & Software That Shaped Techno

From the 909 to samplers to Ableton Live, here is the hardware and software that helped shape the sound of techno – in all its many variations.

How To Recreate The Iconic Synths From Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’

One of the standout tracks from Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album, Discovery, ‘Something About Us’ features subtle yet unforgettable…

Hans Zimmer Explores Using Osmose on Dune: Part Two

In a new documentary produced by Expressive E, the company behind the Osmose, renowned German composer Hans Zimmer reveals how…

Kuvo Powered By DJ Monitor’s Pilot Programs Set to Revolutionize Fair Music Royalties

Groundbreaking technology promises fairer and faster payments to music creators worldwide alongside setlist privacy.…

Dave Clarke – “Dance Music Is In Disarray Right Now”

A true techno legend who needs no introduction, Dave Clarke remains an enduring force in electronic music. While his groundbreaking…

Teenage Engineering Release OP-XY

A follow-up to the OP-Z in a smart-looking black monochrome finish has been unveiled, and it comes…

Toybox Release FM Zone – “A Boutique FM-Based Synth”

Hot on the heels of Buzz Zone, Toybox are back with FM Zone.…

Catch Bustin’ Loose On Tour

Disco king Bustin’ Loose is currently on tour. Find out where to catch him live.…

The Biggest And Best Black Friday Deals For Producers And DJs

Has it really been a year? No, it hasn’t! Everyone’s bringing their deals earlier into the calendar to…

The Theory Of Techno Pads (Part 1)

In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno pads…

Todiefor

Hailing from Brussels, Todiefor is planning a busy 2025.…

Splice Announces New Sample Partnership With Alissia

The library behemoth, Splice, and GRAMMY®-nominated producer Alissia are set to release six curated sample collections presented as “Alissia…

The Baddadan Synth Bass Sound

The sound of the summer. We retrospectively look at the Baddadan horn synth bass that continues to rumble dance floors…

KRL MX

KRL MX has been released on Kobosil’s R-Label and Amelie Lens’ Exhale. These accomplishments have put him firmly…

Anthony Godfather Announces World Tour

Dubbed ‘The Father’ of Latin tech by Mixmag, Anthony Godfather is heading out on the road.…

60% Sountoys 5 Bundle This Black Friday

Soundtoys 5 is a treasure trove of amazing plugins, 22 pro effects in total, on sale this Black Friday.…

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