Synth Secrets
How To Make A Synthwave ‘Laser Gun’ Bassline
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to create an analogue bassline inspired by Trans-X’s synth-pop classic, ‘Living On Video’.
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Tutorials
Using PlayStation Impulse Responses With FabFilter Pro-R 2
From Call of Duty to Fifa, PlayStation has been a staple in most of our lives for 30 years. But…
Beat Dissected
Synthwave Drums
In the latest Beat Dissected, we focus on retro-influenced sound design to create a synthwave groove.…
Track By Track
Defrag – ‘Float’
Jeff Dodson aka Defrag has recently released his 13-track album ‘Float’, on Hymen Records. We asked him to run…
Synth Secrets
Making Com Truise Style Basslines With MiniFreak V
MiniFreak V is a new addition to Arturia’s V Collection X. We have the physical counterpart let’s load…
Synth Secrets
Rebuilding The Strings & Bass Parts From ‘Eutow’ By Autechre
Using Synthmaster, we recreate the synth parts in a mid 90s classic – ‘Eutow’.…
News
Oblivion Sound Lab Release Retrograde: 120 Cosmic Patches for Repro-5
Oblivion Sound Lab has announced the release of Retrograde: 120 Cosmic Patches for u-he’s Repro-5.…
News
Synth VR Promises a Virtual Modular World For Free
Patch up synths and sequencers in the virtual world for free with SynthVR a virtual reality modular synth.…
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…
Long Reads
Does Hardware Really Sound Better?
Which sounds better, hardware or software? We made the same song using hardware and software to help you decide for yourself.
News
Mixes Of The Week: 10/09/18
This week’s top mixes include Dexter Crowe for 8day, NTS resident Aqwea for Boileroom and Tycho at Burning Man…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 21/5/18
This week’s top mixes include NK Badtz Maru’s Summer Rave Nostalgia, Alexander Nut’s Flavour of the Day…
Gear/Software
Reviewing The Semi-Modular Soma Pulsar-23 Drum Machine
With its brilliant design and variety of modules to choose from, the Soma Pulsar-23 introduces a refreshing take on…
Tutorials
Getting Drum Machine Samples From Raw To Production-Ready
There’s a difference between raw drum machine samples and production-ready ones. We show you how to get your percussion samples in shape.
News
Mixes Of The Week: 11/9/17
This week’s top mixes include Violet’s Gems and Jungle Flavours, Helena Hauff at Dekmantel Festival and Avalon Emerson…
News
News Round-Up: 3/2/17
The electronic music world reacts to Donald Trump. Thump explore the link between vapourwave and fascism. Four Tet celebrates artists…
Beat Dissected
Truncate-Style Melodic Percussion
In the latest Beat Dissected, we program a techno beat featuring melodic percussion inspired by Truncate’s ‘The Bell’.
Tutorials
Ageing Your Synths With VHS-Style Effects
We show you how to recreate the sound of an old VHS tape using standard effects plugins.
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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…
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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…