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.
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Synth Secrets
Programming a ‘90s-Style Drum and Bass Lead With Roland’s XV-5080
Roland’s sample player modules were the secret weapons of the biggest drum and bass producers in the ‘90s. We use the XV-5080 plugin to craft a multi-layered synth lead.
Interviews
Yasmine Rasool – Head of Programming XP Music Futures
At XP Music Futures 2023, we spoke to Yasmine Rasool, Head of Programming, about the job, the region and more…
News
CRSSD Festival Has Announced Its Fall 2024 Lineup
Returning to its popular San Diego beachfront location, CRSSD Festival has released the full September 28 and 29 lineup.…
Synth Secrets
Programming An Evolving Pad With Moog Animoog Z
Moog’s latest app Animoog Z is deep, combining wavetable and vector synthesis in a 3D environment. We show you how to synthesize a shifting and evolving pad sound.
Beat Dissected
Programming Drum ‘n’ Bass In 5/4 Time Signature
In this Beat Dissected, we break down the superb groove of Machinedrum’s “Only One,” focusing on tricks for making a 5/4 beat sound more natural.
News
Beatport Launches BPXX: Celebrating 20 Years of Dance Music and DJ Culture
To celebrate 20 years in dance music, Beatport announces BPXX, including a new web experience and an initial program of…
News
CRSSD Festival Announces Lineup for Spring 2024 Edition
CRSSD Festival returns with its Spring 2034 edition featuring Armand Van Helden, Astra Club, Black Coffee, Dixon and more.…
Beat Dissected
Programming A Nu-Disco Beat
In this new Beat Dissected we program a Nu Disco groove in the style of Purple Disco Machine and Never Dull.
Interviews
Raj Rags, R&S: “Programming, event organisation, record labels, A&Ring – I do all of it really”
He’s A&R for the mighty R&S as well as a DJ, promotor event organiser, music…
News
CRSSD Festival Unveils September 23 Lineup
Held in San Diego, CRSSD Festival has released the full lineup.…
News
Baby Audio Unveil Their First Ever Soft Synth The ‘BA-1’
Esteemed plugin developer Baby Audio has just released their first-ever synth, BA-1, modelled after the iconic Yamaha CS01…
Hardware Focus
Programming FM Synthesis With The Roland TR-8S
Roland’s surprise firmware update has added FM synthesis to its already powerful drum machine. Let’s see how to make the most of it.
Tutorials
Programming and Layering Sliced Drum Breaks for Use in Techno
In this tutorial we’re going to explore how we can slice separate drum breaks, program, process and layer them…
News
Blawan Announces New EP: ‘Dismantled Into Juice’
British DJ and producer Blawan has just announced his return to XL Recordings with a brand new 5-track EP…
News
Berlin Atonal Festival Returns With Expanded Lineup
Berlin Atonal returns to Kraftwerk Berlin in September 2023 for its first full edition in over four years.…
Reviews
The Joys of Screenless Synth Programming
We take a better look at Teenage Engineering’s OP-Z, a screenless groovebox that bucks trends and opens up…
Tutorials
The Beginners Guide To The TR-909
If an original TR-909 unit is out of your price range, Roland’s digital recreation, available through Roland Cloud…
News
Manifest Audio Update MIDI Effects With A new Toolkit & Bundles
Berlin’s Manifest Audio unleash free updates along with Bundles and an all-new Toolkit of racks for Live 11
Q&A
Berzinque – “I don’t think focusing on social media is the main answer”
Paris-based DJ and producer Berzingue has recently returned to Point Neuf for his latest EP ‘Architectures’. We asked him…
Gear/Software
VS Review: Synthesize Your Own Visuals
Imaginado VS is a visual synthesizer aimed at musicians and producers – but how easy is it to use?
Track By Track
La La – ‘Give Yourself A Try’ Remixes
We asked La La to walk us through the second set of remixes for her debut release, ‘give yourself a…
News
Make A 303 Inspired Bassline & Win A Bundle Of Plugins Worth £236!
To celebrate 303 day, it’s time to see who has the best acid house chops!…
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Where I End'” – Baltra Breaks Down His New Mixtape
Following the release of ‘Ted’ in 2019 and ‘Ambition’ in 2021 Baltra continues to evolve his sound with new mixtape…
Gear/Software
Expressive E Osmose: A Genuine Game-Changer
We finally have our hands on the Expressive E Osmose, a wonderful synth and performance instrument that fulfills all the…
Long Reads
“Eric Whitacre Contrast”: Bringing Choir & Chaos Closer Together
We spoke to Eric Whitacre, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Clark, and Ryan Lott of Son Lux for an exclusive on the…
Introducing...
Introducing Melawati
Melawati was nearly lost to a volcanic eruption. Fortunately, he survived, lived to tell the tale and turned his energy…
News
Beatport Announces Inaugural ReConnect Summit
ReConnect, originally launched by Beatport in March of 2020, is moving to an IRL event this September in New York…
Synth Secrets
Pitch-Bending Chord Stabs With Ableton’s Drift
We use pitch automation and the analog-emulating qualities of Ableton’s newest synth to craft a bouncy synth stab patch!
Beat Dissected
Burial -‘Ghost Hardware’
In this Beat Dissected, we break down a beat inspired by Ghost Hardware by Burial.…
Nyege Nyege Festival Returns After 3 years
The Ugandan festival has moved to new site and announced it’s line-up taking place from September 15th through…
Advertising
Marketing & Advertising With Attack Magazine
If you’re reading this, you might consider working with Attack Magazine. Read on to find out how we can…
Quizzes
Crossword #10 April 22
Aprils’ crossword is Ukrainian themed. How much do you know about Ukrainian music? Time to find out.…
Quizzes
How High is Your Roland IQ?
You have 15 mins to complete 14 practical tests for a chance to win £2,000 worth of Roland gear…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: Headphones For Music Production
We offer a selection of our recommended headphones for studio use, picking out our top choices at a range of…
Long Reads
What Makes A Great DJ?
What makes a great DJ? Kristan Caryl asked a group of top selectors including Dave Clarke, Mr G, Mosca and…
The Best...
Ten Of The Best: New Analogue Mono Synths
2014 was an incredible year for analogue synths and 2015 looks set to deliver even more. We run through some…