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Organised Chaos: Distortion as a Mix Tool
For many of us, distortion conjures up sonic images of guitar heroes from Tony Iommie to Dimebag Darrell. But what…
Track By Track
Plus 8: +8138
With our series Track by Track we invite an artist to break down their release… Track by Track. With our…
Columns
When is a polyphonic synth not a polyphonic synth?
Here’s a question for you: when is a polyphonic synth not a polyphonic synth? Answer: when it’s a…
Long Reads
Back To The Old School, Again (Pt 1)
Hardcore rave from the early 90s is often derided, but there were plenty of important innovations happening within those records…
Beat Dissected
Rolling Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a rolling techno beat inspired by the likes of Andre…
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Cinthie – The Business of Music
In partnership with iMusician, Attack is pleased to present – The Business of Music – a new series focusing on individuals carving a unique career across various aspects of dance music.
My Studio
Sept
Emerging on the Warsaw “Lost Pool” party scene in 2015, Sept’s music has continued to thrive. Simultaneously, his event…
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The Best Black Friday Deals for DJs and Producers 2019
We round up the best Black Friday 2019 deals for producers and DJs.…
Introducing...
Eva Swan
“The kick is very important to me, it has to be strong, dark and full.” Belgian producer Eva Swan introduces…
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Machine Woman
With her remix of “Radius” from “Veer Remixed”, the remix album from Tommy Four Seven released last Friday, we put…
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Ten Of The Best: Analogue-Style Synth Plugins
A guide to ten of our favourite analogue-sounding soft synths, from light on the wallet to heavy on the…
News
Deezer Research announces Spleeter an AI tool that splits stems
Deezer Research, the research and development arm of French music streaming app Deezer, has announced Spleeter – an open source AI…
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News Round-Up: 15/11/19
No more Born Slippy. A new app from Jean-Michel Jarre. Fold’s license suspended. Black Spring shipping just in…
Interviews
Derrick May – This could be anywhere but it’s not!
Transmat boss and techno statesman Derrick May opens up to Kristan Caryl.…
Books/DVDs
DJ Faces – A Journey Through House Music
Twelve years in the making, over 100 portraits, 1000s of miles covered worldwide and one joint delicately rolled for Moodymann – DJ Faces is the definitive dance music family photo album.
Gear/Software
Ozone 9 – Mastering the Modules
Up next on the test bench is iZotope’s Ozone 9. Released just two years after Ozone 8, is it…
News
News Round-Up: 1/11/19
Denon DJ announces full Serato integration. Splice announces iZotope upgrades as rent to own. Nina Kraviz faces backlash on Twitter…
Beat Dissected
Progressive Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a progressive, multilayered techno beat with plenty of swing inspired…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 23/10/19
This week’s mixes include Zaltan for The Ransom Note, Charlotte De Witte for Mixmag and Alex Tea for Meoko…
News
News Round-Up: 25/10/19
Shoom comes to Electric Brixton. BBC Symphony Orchestra now available. French Senate tightens rave laws.…
Gear/Software
Massive X – The Tale of the Blockbuster
Massive X was always destined to be the tale of the blockbuster sequel. We find out if Native Instruments have…
News
ADE 2019: 5 Companies to Watch Out For
ADE’s Companies 2 Watch (C2W), in partnership with Paylogic, hosted their annual ADE Tech competition at this years’ ADE…
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Mixes Of The Week: 16/10/19
This week’s top mixes include Sasha for Last Night On Earth, Versus for Rinse FM and Shapednoise for Resident…
News
The Producer’s Manual: Now Available as a PDF
We’re pleased to announce that The Producer’s Manual is now also available as a PDF.…
Reviews
The Detroit Swindle Guide To Amsterdam
You can’t have failed to notice that it’s Amsterdam Dance Event this week. ADE is the electronic music…
Interviews
Jas Shaw’s New Lease on Life, Touring and Techno
The month’s feature interview comes courtesy of Jas Shaw – one half of Simian Mobile Disco. Having been a mainstay…
News
Finding Peace in Sound with Modulate
Modulate is a new initiative by a group of mental health professionals that aims to use donated production and DJ…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 11/10/19
This week’s mixes include Jane Fitz for Truants, D.K for Music From Memory and Call Super for Boiler…
Synth Secrets
Techno Synth Stabs
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Q&A
M.R.E.U.X.
“I have spent my entire life between synthesizers, vinyl and electronic drums.” M.R.E.U.X takes on our…
News
News Round-Up: 11/10/19
Own a piece of Keith Flint memorabilia. Cut your own vinyl records at home. Accusonus reveal Rhythmiq. Ampify release their…
Reviews
The Best New Gear from Knobcon 2019
As electronic music instrument gatherings go, Chicago’s Knobcon is a modestly-sized affair compared to Superbooth and NAMM. But…
Show & Tell
Modeselektor
It’s hard to imagine but there’s more to life than music. In the latest instalment of our Show…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 02/10/19
This week’s mixes include Paula Temple for Reaktor, CCL for Unsound and Frankey & Sandrino for Les Yeux Orange…
