Synth Secrets
What Is A Modulation Matrix? How Does It Work?
We go deep with the mod matrix in SynthMaster 2 to add rhythm and movement to a static sound.
Long Reads
The Big Short: How Much Longer Will The Chip Shortage Persist?
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.
Video Tutorials
5Ways To Use Leapwing Audio Al Schmitt
In our latest YouTube 5Ways video, we walk through and review Leapwing Audio Al Schmitt. This signature plugin gives you…
News
Pixelynx Announces First Web3 Artists in ELYNXIR Universe
Pixelynx, the music metaverse™ platform founded by Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman has announced the nine…
Introducing...
Introducing Petru: “I Describe My Genre As ‘Space Techno'”
Ahead of his performance at Attack Live we ask PETRU to introduce himself. The Corsican native was recently featured in…
Gear/Software
8 Ways We Love To Use Devious Machines Infiltrator 2
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.
Attack Store
The Secrets of Dance Music Production
The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.
£34.99
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Acid House Love Blueprint
Attack Magazine
A 303 map of dance music and rave culture. Perfect.
£32.99
Patch & Tweak
A stunning book that shows what modular syntheses means to different people.
£49.99
Patch & Tweak with Moog
An immersive modular synthesis experience which makes a lovely gift.
£31.99
Introducing...
Introducing Holly Smith: “A Smorgasbord Of Styles”
From making a documentary to being a wonderful live performer, we asked Holly Smith to introduce herself ahead of her performance at Attack Live.
Introducing...
Earbeer: “When You Find A Seam Of Sonic Gold It’s Proper Exhilarating”
Earbeer is a new live techno group from London. The duo have a wealth of musical experience to draw upon…
News
Devious Machines Release Infiltrator 2
With 1500 presets and a wealth of new features, Infiltrator 2 from Devious Machines is out now. It’s super…
Show & Tell
IMANU – “Fashion Is Probably My Second Love After Music”
Dutch-born IMANU has long transcended his previous alias ‘Signal’. But what about his favourite interests outside music? We put…
Long Reads
How Ram Records, SSL & Guildhall School Pulled Off A “Rave In A Concert Hall”
Think of RAM Records and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama is possibly the last thing that may spring…
Hardware Focus
How FM Synthesis Actually Works With The OP-1 & OP-1 Field
In a recent article, we posed the question “Does Hardware Still Shape Genres”? To continue on the theme, it’s…
Charts
Mike Nasty Sept 22 Chart
Top ten for September 2022 from Mike Nasty featuring Chaos in the CBD, Jimpster and Session Victim.…
Q&A
Giolì & Assia – “Dealing With Self-Centered And Unscrupulous People”
From viral success to intense lows, we caught up with Italian duo Giolì & Assia. With their latest LP ‘Fire…
Gear/Software
Physion Mk II: The Difficult Second Plugin Or A Triumphant Return?
Next up on the digital test bench is Eventide’s Physion Mk II. It’s been six years since Eventide…
Synth Secrets
How To Remake ‘Flash Light’ By Parliament
In this Synth Secrets, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to remake the bonafide head-nodding funk Parliament classic, ‘Flash Light…
Charts
Moody Waters Sept 22 Chart
Top ten for September 2022 from Moody Waters featuring Paige Alexa, CJ Bolland and Gallegos.…
Charts
Posthuman Sept 22 Chart
Top ten for September 2022 from Posthuman featuring Lauren Flax, LDLDN and DJ Doom.…
Gear/Software
Toolroom Academy Infinite: An Endless Journey Into Great Sounding Transitions
Toolroom Records’ Mark Knight and James F. Reynolds turn out an effects plugin that makes transitions easy.
News
Watch Yamaho for Around The World in 80 Raves
Around The World In 80 Raves, in support of In Place Of War, continues with Yamaho, the Icelandic queen of…
Charts
Alok & Ella Eyre Sept 22 Chart
Top ten for September 2022 from Alok & Ella Eyre featuring Kenny Dope, Beyonce, Doja Cat and Richard Grey.…
Charts
Enamour Sept 22 Chart
Top ten for Enamour feating Luca Alessi, Monkey Safari and Basic Instinct.…
Long Reads
Is This The Future Of Vinyl Manufacturing?
Can a Dutch company, Green Vinyl Records, without using natural gas, reduce the environmental impact associated with vinyl manufacturing?…
Synth Secrets
Programming A Punchy Piano With Additive Synthesis Using SynthMaster 2
Additive synthesis isn’t as well-known as subtractive or FM but it’s perfect for harmonically rich sounds.
Charts
Luude August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Luude featuring Fred Again, Skream and Fatima Yamaha,…
News
Roland Partners With HFEH Mind and Metropolis Studios On Community Artist Project ‘Music On My Mind’
Roland, has announced Music on My Mind, a new community-driven project set up in partnership with Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing…
News
Full Lineup Announcement For ‘Attack Live’ On Sept 29th
We’re proud to present the lineup for Attack Live this September 29th at V-Bar, Croydon, London. Attack Live…
News
‘This Is Live Techno’ – A Short Documentary by Magnitude Films & Attack Mag Is Out Now
We teamed up with Magnitude Films to present a short documentary with PETRU a live electronic musician. ‘This Is Live…
Charts
Jeff Swiff August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Jeff Swiff featuring Fred Everything, Cody Currie and Midnight Magic.…
Track By Track
Alex Banks – ‘I Slept In The Studio For Four Days’
With a lion’s den of incredible gear from Vermona’s to Moog, Alex Banks has a lot to work…
Passing Notes
Dance Music Melody & Composition Techniques – Volume 1
In this new Passing Notes we look at different approaches to writing various types of melodies.
Video Tutorials
5Ways To Use Sonible smart:comp 2
In our latest YouTube 5Ways video, we walk through and review Sonible smart:comp2 to show you how to get…
Charts
Zero August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Zero featuring Badboy Chiller Crew, Notion and MJ Cole.…
News
Wez Saunders Takes Over Defected Records
After 23 years at the helm, Simon Dunmore has stepped down with his managing director Wez Saunders acquiring the house…
The Best...
The 10 Coolest Modded Synthesizers On Reverb Right Now
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
Modulation Madness With Flux Pro
Do you really need another modulation plugin? If you don’t already have Flux Pro, then the answer is yes.
Charts
Audiojack August 22 Chart
Top ten for August from Audiojack featuring Tiga, Jordan Peak and Talker.…
