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.
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Beyond Serum: The Ten Best Wavetable Soft Synths You’re Not Using
There’s more to music production than just Serum. Elevate your tracks with these 10 next-gen wavetable plugins – including 3 free ones.
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Create Morphing Arpeggios Inspired By Floating Points Using Ableton’s Wavetable
In our latest Synth Secrets YouTube video, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to create morphing arpeggios inspired by Floating Points…
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We Create The ‘Forever Ravers’ Bassline Using Ableton’s Wavetable
In our new YouTube Synth Secrets, we create a bassline inspired by ANNA’s ‘Forever Ravers’, released on Kompact Extra…
Gear/Software
Can Current Reshape The Wavetable Soft Synth Game?
Minimal Audio’s first soft synth Current is a gorgeous-sounding wavetable beast but will being subscription-only turn potential users away?
Tutorials
10 Common Modulation Routings Using Ableton’s Wavetable
Learn how to set up 10 of the most common modulation routings in Ableton Wavetable.
Video Tutorials
Reverse Engineering The Bassline Sound In ‘Roygbiv’ By Boards of Canada Using Ableton’s Wavetable
We tackle an undisputed classic and show you how to use Ableton’s Wavetable to make the ‘Roygbiv’ bassline.…
News
Sequential Adds User Wavetable Import To Pro 3 Monosynth
Sequential this week announced a significant enhancement to their acclaimed Pro 3 multi-filter monosynth — support for user-created wavetables.
Synth Secrets
Undulating Modular Bass In The Style Of Blawan’s 993 Using Wavetable
In our latest Synth Secrets we tackle the sounds of an undisputed heavyweight, Blawan, and make a synth patch heavily…
Synth Secrets
Recreating The Sound Of Immaterial By Sophie Using Wavetable
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to use Ableton Wavetable to show you the foundational elements of Sophie’s…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Pads with UVI Falcon
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
News
U-he Announces Zebra 3
u-he has released the long-awaited Zebra 3. We first noticed it was in development way back in November…
Synth Secrets
Use Ableton’s Wavetable to Create A Bassline Inspired By Kings Of The Rollers
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a growling, pulsating drum and bass bassline inspired by Kings of the Rollers…
Synth Secrets
Drum ‘n’ Bass Foghorn Bass With Wavetable
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to craft a bass sound that will both devastate dance floors and guide ships through a foggy harbour.
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Manifest Audio Unleash Free Synth: Tactum
Manifest Audio have just released Tactum, a new Max for Live monosynth that builds its identity around controlled randomness. It’s free, experimental, and manages to offer something genuinely different without slipping into gimmickry.
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New in Fluid Chords 2: Chord Generator, Built-In Synth, & MPE Upgrades
Bend between chords with Pitch Innovations Fluid Chords 2, the latest iteration of the award-winning MIDI plugin.
Synth Secrets
Modulating Vocal Textures With Wavetable Synthesis
In this installment of Synth Secrets, we’ll be layering a pad with slow and melodic vocal textures in Ableton’s powerful Wavetable synth.
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Ten Of The Best: Wavetable Soft Synths
In this instalment of Ten Of The Best, we run down the top, must-have wavetable soft synths available.
News
Serum 2 Is Finally Here And It’s Free For Previous Owners
It’s been 11 years in the wait, but Serum 2 is available now.…
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Get UVI Falcon & 19 Expansions For 80% Off
The massive, all-in-one hybrid instrument—an Attack favourite—is now on sale. And it’s the biggest discount…
Synth Secrets
Making a Wavetable Bassline in the Style of ANNA “Forever Ravers”
In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to make a bassline in the style of ANNA’s ‘Forever Ravers’, a…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Modulation
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Video Tutorials
Make metal-inspired riffs with Meld!
Meld is a modulation monster. We dive into making metal-inspired riffs step by step and add Roar to the…
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Støll: “I’m Not Interested In Gaining Followers..Just Listen To The Music”
Hailing from Northeast Germany, we asked Støll to introduce himself.…
Synth Secrets
Wavetable Resynthesis
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Technique
Unlocking The Hidden Power Of Massive’s Wavetables
Despite its popularity, many Massive users still aren’t aware of all its oscillator options. Bruce Aisher explores the under…
News
Toybox Release Thump One And It’s Free
Thump One is a free synth plugin with a glitchy ‘wavetable’ engine and a bank of flexible multi-segment envelopes…
News
Berlin’s Atonal Festival 2023: Highlights & Picks
The Berlin festival returns with an impressive line-up for their two-week festival focused on innovative live performances – read on for our highlights.
Gear/Software
Komplete 26: Pros, Cons & Best New Features
New name. New products. New owners! Is Komplete 26 the most significant Komplete update yet? …
Tutorials
Getting Started With Ableton Live’s Generative MIDI Tools
Ableton Live 12, released in 2024, introduced five MIDI Generator tools designed to spark ideas across different stages of the…
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Ødyzon
At 17 and with 2 million plays on his single ‘Sleepless’, Ødyzon is one for the future. We asked him…
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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…
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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…