Beat Dissected
90s Boom Bap Hip Hop
Boom bap is not dead! In this Beat Dissected we show you how to program a boom bap beat and adjust the swing settings to get just the right amount of the desired head nod!
News
Baby Audio Release Smooth Operator
Smooth Operator is described as an ‘Intelligent Signal Balancer’ this interesting new plug-in from Baby Audio uses spectral processing…
Interviews
“Personality and celebrity have become more important in some areas of the industry” – Harold Heath
‘Long Relationships: My Incredible Journey From Unknown DJ to Small-time DJ’ is a new book written by former DJ…
Synth Secrets
Modulating Risers with Additive Synthesis and Pitch Delay in Arturia Pigments 3
In this installment of Synth Secrets, we use the third and latest version of Arturia’s Pigments synth to build a pre-drop riser full of movement, automation, textures and effects.
Track By Track
Jaymie Silk
Jaymie Silk has just dropped his ‘Young, Broke & Fabulous’ album, in which he effortlessly moves from techno to soul…
Attack Store
Patch & Tweak with Moog
PATCH and TWEAK with Moog is the ultimate resource for Moog synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians of all skill levels interested in an immersive modular synthesis experience. Opening with a foreword from acclaimed film score composer Hans Zimmer, this hardcover book by Kim Bjørn features 200 pages full of synthesizer techniques, creative patch ideas, sound design tips, professional artist interviews, in-depth discussions with Moog engineers, and a glimpse into the company's remarkable history.
£31.99
THE SECRETS OF DANCE MUSIC PRODUCTION – ATTACK MAGAZINE
Featuring 312 colour pages packed with technique, tips, illustrations and hands-on walkthroughs, The Secrets of Dance Music Production pulls together all you need to take a mix from concept to club-ready master, featuring a wealth of exclusive content from Attack’s award-winning team of writers.
£29.99
ATTACK X KYLE PLATTS: UNTZ UNTZ
Made in collaboration with Kyle Platts, celebrating the pulse, rhythm and feel of techno. Proudly embroidered in the UK on 100% cotton. Available in black or white on 190GSM shirts.
£34.99
ATTACK X SAM MOORE: ACID HOUSE T-SHIRT
This T-shirt made in collaboration with London-based illustrator and graphic artist Sam Moore is the perfect accompaniment to our 303 badges and our book A Brief History of Acid House. A little bit silly and light-hearted, this T-shirt is a nod to a glorious genre and time. Long live acid house!
£34.99
THE PRODUCER’S MANUAL – PAUL WHITE
Featuring 350+ full-colour pages packed with pro techniques, practical photos, detailed illustrations and hands-on walkthroughs, The Producer’s Manual brings together everything you need to take a mix, from initial recording to final master.
£14.99
PEDAL CRUSH – KIM BJØRN AND SCOTT HARPER
Pedal Crush is a trip into the expansive, eclectic, and mesmerizing world of effects pedals. Bursting with color photos and illustrations, it systematically covers over 800 pedals – from vintage to cutting edge, from the essential to the exotic, from popular classics to boutique wizardry.
£49.99
MAKE YOUR MUSIC MAKE MONEY – INSTANT DOWNLOAD
In Make Your Music Make Money, a brand new 238 page PDF (with instant download) book from Attack Magazine, we show you how, armed with nothing more than a laptop, some talent and a decent work ethic, you can write and record your music, create an international profile and access a worldwide sales infrastructure to make money and build a fanbase from day one.
£14.99
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ADONIS – NO WAY BACK
From Chicago to the world, Adonis was just 19 years old when he crafted this huge Trax label hit "No Way Back" in. In this poster, artist Rob Ricketts has designed the famous pattern to "No Way Back" so you can now get the claps, clav and cowbell just right!
£13.99
EVERMIXBOX4 DJ SET RECORDER
The pocket-sized EvermixBox4 plugs into the back of your mixer and into your iPhone / iPad / Android smartphone, where the Evermix App allows you to record the set in super high quality. After your set, share to Mixcloud + Soundcloud or save to cloud storage locations such as iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive.
£109.99
KORG VOLCA MODULAR
A semi-modular analog synthesizer that makes modular synthesis more accessible and understandable than ever before.
£179.00
Hardware Focus
Hardware Wars: The Gear Behind The Sounds Of Star Wars
For this May the Fourth, we put the spotlight on the synthesizers and other gear that played a part in the sounds of Star Wars.
Interviews
John Digweed
Pioneering UK DJ John Digweed has just released a follow-up to last years ‘Quattro’, ‘Quattro II’ a 4 disc…
News
The Influence of De Underground Records
As part of Newham Heritage Month, “Crate Digging: The Influence of De Underground Records”, is a cultural project that documents…
News
Ableton Loop Confirms Loop Create For June 2021
Ableton Loop has confirmed a new event, Loop Create, will take place online on June 26-27th. The event is…
Tutorials
Tuning Drums To Improve Your Mix
In this tutorial, we explore how to use tuning to improve drum mixes and add weight to the low end.
Q&A
Marc Romboy
“Be yourself. Copying a popular artist makes no sense.” Marc Romboy takes on our quick fire QnA.…
The Best...
Five Of The Best Apps For Remote Collaborations
Looking to share a track privately, securely and receive review comments? There are only a few services that offer this…
My Studio
Joss Ryan
UKG producer Joss Ryan has a new EP out in collaboration with UK vocalist Rachel Foxx, their ‘Never Say Never…
Gear/Software
Arturia Pigments 3
Arturia update Pigments to version 3. Can this colourful plugin hold its own in a very crowded soft synth market?
Quizzes
Quiz #2: Vintage Synthesizers
Think you know your Moogs from your ARPs? Can you tell a mono from a poly at 10 paces? Take this quiz and prove your vintage synth mettle.
News
Focusrite Has Bought Sequential, Dave Smith’s Revered Synth Brand
The British firm has acquired the San Francisco-based company with Dave Smith staying on board to power the next…
News
Wandler: A New Tool For Remote Collaboration
Wandler is a new tool, designed and developed during the global pandemic, that helps musicians working remotely to give and…
Long Reads
Get Your MicroFreak On: The Story Of An Unconventional Instrument
We spoke with Sébastien Rochard, Product Lead on the Arturia MicroBrute, on how the company’s trend-busting digital synthesizer went from idea to realization.
Deconstructed
Drexciya – Black Sea
This time in Deconstructed, we dive deep into Drexciya’s ‘Black Sea’ to discover the intricacies of the arrangement in this classic slab of Detroit techno.
Q&A
No Label
No Label is a young Italian producer, multi-instrumentalist who makes beat-driven esoteric electronica inspired by Flying…
News
Arturia Release Pigments 3
French pro-audio company, Arturia, has unveiled its largest update yet to Pigments with Pigments 3. The release introduces a…
Columns
Is It Time For A DJ Union?
We all hoped the pandemic would be a time for dance music and club culture to ‘re-set’ but a…
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…
News
Endel Partners with Plastikman for AI-Powered ‘Deeper Focus’ to Recontextualize Techno Music
Endel, the creator of personalized sound environments with over two million users, has partnered with Plastikman (Richie Hawtin) to release…
Job Envy
Love Shodipe
Love Shodipe is a producer and engineer working at QMF (Quality Music Freak), a new outlet part of Spitfire Audio…
Track By Track
Vault
Vault – also known as Danny Ward, Dubble D, Moodymanc and Balaphonic – is a UK DJ, producer and jazz musician. He…
Passing Notes
Daft Punk Basslines: The Ultimate Guide – Part 2
In part two of this installment of Passing Notes, we break down three more Daft Punk basslines while noting composition and arrangement tricks that the iconic duo applied regularly in their productions.
News
The Times: A New Fictional Novel Inspired by UK Club Culture
Inspired by the peculiarities and eccentricities of UK club culture, ‘The Times’ is a new book written by producer/DJ…
News
How to program electro like DJ Seinfeld
In our next Beat Dissected video, we show you how to program electro in Ableton Live in the style of…
Hardware Focus
Syncing Drum Machines And Sequencers To Your DAW
Getting drum machines and hardware sequencers to play nice with your DAW isn’t hard but you have to know the proper settings. In this Hardware Focus, we find out what’s up with sync.
News
Win a Korg Volca Modular
We’re giving you the chance to win a Korg Volca Modular. Simply take part in a short survey for…
News
Aphex Twin and ODDsound have released a plugin that “redefines musical tuning”
Designed to be at the centre of a microtonal studio setup, this collaboration between ODDsounds, a UK startup, and Aphex Twin should fire your music into a microtuning odyssey.
Video Tutorials
How to make IDM and Slice Breaks with Output’s Arcade
After a few years away from the platform, Attack is returning to publishing content on YouTube. Our new video runs…
Track By Track
Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists
Released last month, Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists, is a stomping compilation of fiery techno. We asked the…
Synth Secrets
‘80s Post-Disco Funk Synth
We go back to the ‘80s and synthesize some polysynth licks inspired by post-disco heat from Larry Levan and the New York underground.
News
Love Hultén unveils a stunning customised Korg Minilogue XD
Recently displayed on Instagram, this lovely custom Korg Minilogue XD job by Love Hultén is bound to set pulses…
