Gear/Software
Arturia Pigments 7: The Best Gets Even Better
Pigments 7 is the latest version of Arturia’s incredible soft synth. Is now the time to finally take the plunge?
News
WAVS Launches New Desktop App That Syncs With DAW Playhead, BPM & Key
The new standalone app lets producers audition WAVS samples in sync with their DAW, modifying the tempo and key to…
News
Cyava’s Signature Groove Driving Tech-House Forward
Italian producer‑DJ Cyava scales up from national underground circuits to internationally recognised venues and label partnerships.…
News
CRSSD Festival Unveils Full Spring 2026 Lineup
Spring 2026 edition of CRSSD festival to bring eclectic mix of techno, house, indie‑electronic acts to San Diego Waterfront…
News
Floorplan Step Up For New fabric Records Mix
The full 60-minute compilation, fabric presents Floorplan, is now available on digital, CD, and vinyl formats.…
Attack Store
Dance Music Producers’ Power Book Bundle
Get 2 best-selling music production books. Buy more, spend less.
The Secrets of Dance Music Production
The world-leading book on dance music production. Comes with samples too.
Max for Live: Knob Studio
Knob Studio offers dynamic waveform manipulation and parameter mapping capabilities.
Max For Live: Chance Engine
Add controlled yet random fluctuations to your most important parameters
Max For Live: Mouth Play
Unconventional vocal shaping with a brass model or FM oscillator source
Replicants – Elektron Analog Rytm Sample Pack
Electro sounds for the Elektron Analog Rytm. Free your spirit.
News
Black Friday – Save 20% At Attack
In case you’ve not heard, it’s Black Friday, and we, too, are joining the mix. Until Tuesday, you…
Q&A
Alex Farell – “People Just Hop On Trends”
With plenty of love going out to Enrico Sangiuliano, we put rising hard-techno phenomenon Alex Farell through our revamped…
News
Freenzy Music Expands Global Presence with Latin-Tech House Fusion
Brazilian producer’s rise continues with chart success, international tours, and new label venture.…
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Plugin Boutique Best Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday deals continue to land early – even though the official date isn’t until this Friday, November 28th. Plugin…
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Ableton Launches End-Of-Year Sale Across Software, Hardware & Packs
Live 12, Push 3, Ableton Move, and Packs discounted through December 2 – Live 12.3 update to follow.…
Synth Secrets
Phased Techno Bass
Learn how to make a driving hypnotic bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
News
Polyverse Music Announces Black Friday Sale on Key Plugins
Save across flagship plug‑ins, including Comet, Filterverse, Manipulator, and a bundle – limited time only…
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Save 45% On zplane ELASTIQUE PITCH Version 2.5
The latest update to zplane’s pitch-shifting plug-in introduces a new interface, multichannel support, and several workflow improvements…
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Black Friday 2025. Best DJ Gear Deals
Now is the time to upgrade your DJ setup with these solid Black Friday 2025 deals. Keep checking back to state up to date.
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Black Friday 2025. Best Music Hardware Deals
Keep up with all of the best hardware deals with this constantly-updating list of music gear bargains.
Introducing...
NLI
NLI produces what she calls “Fractal techno”. What’s that? Well, we asked her to introduce herself to find out…
News
Expressive E Introduces Osmose 61
The new model retains the expressive capabilities of the original Osmose while increasing the range for two-handed play and…
Synth Secrets
Shapeshifting Bass With U-he Zebra
Load up u-he Zebra, or something similar, and learn some synthesis fundamentals, including how to use an XY Pad…
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Black Friday 2025. Best Music Software Deals
Keep up to date with the top bargains for Black Friday with this rolling curated list of the best software deals.
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Expressive E Launches MPE Sound Bank For Lounge Lizard EP-5
A new preset collection introduces advanced expression capabilities to AAS’s electric piano plugin.…
News
Cubase 15 Released. Here’s What’s New
Steinberg’s flagship DAW receives wide-ranging enhancements, from articulation control to AI-powered audio separation.…
Tutorials
Make Your Tracks Bloom – Mura Masa Style
The latest instrument from Excite Audio is made in collaboration with Grammy-winner Mura Masa.…
Synth Secrets
Washed Out Synths
Dial in a lush, fluid lead in u-he Hive, perfect for deep, emotive drum & bass or downtempo tracks…
News
Teenage Engineering Launches Reggae‑Focused Sampler & FX Mic
New gear “riddim n’ ting” taps into reggae, dub, dancehall and sound‑system culture.…
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AIR Releases IONA Synth – A New SH-101 Emulation
AIR’s new plugin faithfully emulates the legendary monophonic synthesiser while offering enhancements for today’s digital production workflow.…
Gear/Software
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M: More Than Just Classic Wavetables
Why buy a quirky ‘80s-style wavetable hardware synth in 2025? In short: the 3rd Wave 8M has breathtaking sound quality.
Long Reads
Does Ethical AI Exist?
Think ethical AI is a contradiction in terms? These companies are trying to change that perception.
News
Antares Simplifies Product Line With Release Of AutoTune 2026
New edition streamlines pitch correction for real-time use, removes legacy products from lineup.…
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Novation Launches ‘Play’ Virtual Instrument for Launchkey MK4 Users
New plugin offers over 80 sampled presets from classic Novation, Sequential, and Oberheim synths…
Long Reads
Can Clubs Facilitate Togetherness?
For year’s clubbers have spoken of connection and oneness. Now researches are beginning to take notice.…
Columns
Who’s The Real Headliner: Venue Or DJ?
Drumsheds declares “The dancefloor is always bigger than the DJ”, but can any venue really outshine the artist?…
Top Tracks
Faster Horses
A great selection with significant taste – Faster Horses provides his Top Tracks, which could make their way into your next…
News
Steinberg Shifts Focus To Software With MixKey Launch & Hardware Rebrand
Steinberg announces public beta of live streaming software MixKey and rebrands audio hardware under Yamaha name.…
Long Reads
Drop The Boom: The Story Of The Roland TR-1000
What do you get when you combine 808 and 909 analog drum synthesis, SP-404MKII-style sampling, and input from Detroit legends like Underground Resistance? The TR-1000, a modern drum machine that is more than just the sum of an equation.
Tutorials
Diving Deep With Cubase 14’s Drum Machine
The straightforwardly named Drum Track, new to Cubase Pro 14, offers more than just a new Track type and Pattern…
Interviews
CRSSD Festival 2025
We caught up with three artists at CRSSD Festival ’25 for some quick-fire chats between sets. It’s not…
