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Check out Korg’s New MS-20 Kit Synth
Watch how the new Korg synth is assembled in this official unboxing video.…
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Gear/Software
Korg Volca Beats, Bass & Keys
Korg’s new Volca boxes offer analogue drums and 303-style synth grooves at an incredible price. Do they live…
Gear/Software
Korg Volca Sample
Greg Scarth checks out the latest addition to Korg’s Volca range: a unique sample sequencer with its own character…
News
Korg To Reissue ARP Odyssey
Another vintage classic to be reissued by Korg, following in the footsteps of the MS-20 Mini.…
Track By Track
How It Was Made: Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol 1
Not for the faint-hearted, Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol 1 is the first of four separate EPs, bringing…
Long Reads
Excite and Resonate: A History of Physical Modelling Synthesis
Once a niche form of synthesis, physical modelling is now growing in popularity, offering both highly realistic – and wildly novel – results.
My Studio
Alinka – “Sorry For Not Trending”
Berlin based Alinka shows us her playful but well-stocked studio.…
Q&A
Ten Fingerz – “Image Is Now Far More Important Than The Music”
French DJ, producer, and co-founder of Frappe Records Ten Fingerz has just released a brand new French house-infused…
Track By Track
Blomfelt – ‘i’m interested in apathy’
Blomfelt takes us through his album ‘i’m interested in apathy’.…
Long Reads
Do I Need Great Gear To Produce Music? No..
There’s a persistent mindset that you need great gear in order to make great music. These five artists say otherwise.
Track By Track
Jengi: “The Worst Thing…Is To Be Stuck Making One Genre”
Jengi has just released a brand new genre-bending, rave-ready EP titled ‘Nothing is Easy’. We asked him to…
Introducing...
Schak: “It’s ‘the’ Sound Of The North East”
How do you introduce someone who has racked up 12 million clicks on Spotify alone?…
Gear/Software
Roland Gaia 2: Synthesis Is Back
Roland’s Gaia 2 is a digital synth with wavetables and tons of synthesis options but does it deserve a place in the company’s pantheon of godlike instruments?
Long Reads
The Legalities of Emulations
The law when it comes to emulating instruments in software form is vague and complex. We take a look at the legalities of emulations from two sides, the law and the developer.
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…
Track By Track
Alex Banks – ‘I Slept In The Studio For Four Days’
With a lion’s den of incredible gear from Vermona’s to Moog, Alex Banks has a lot to work…
News
Attack Is Having A Mega Office Sale!
If you’re looking for a major bargain from our store products, read on to find out about our massive…
Columns
Have Synthesizers Peaked?
It’s time to accept that synthesizers have peaked and stop pining for the next best thing.
News
Roland Opens Their Own Store On Denmark St
Roland, together with Outernet London, has announced a brand-new Roland store and customer experience on London’s Denmark St…
News
Arturia Unveils The V Collection 9
Arturia has just released the V Collection 9, a premium upgrade of their software instrument suite. Until June 5th, it…
Long Reads
International Synth Day: In Search of the Ampron Aubade
The Ampron Aubade is one of the rarest and most elusive vintage synthesizers ever made. Little has been known about its origins – until now.
Interviews
How Alice Boyd Uses Bio-Sonification To Turn Plants Into Music
Composer and field recordist Alice Boyd has combined biological signals with analogue synthesis to create an enchanting EP that begs…
Tutorials
Mixing A Breaks Track Using Waves’ Gold Plus Subscription
Is it possible to mix a song using just Waves’ Music Maker Access subscription service? We find out.
Charts
Vromm Jan 22 Chart
Top ten for Jan 2022 from producer & DJ Vromm featuring Konduku, Martyn, Andrea, Lanark Artefax, Yaleesa Hall and more…
News
Superbooth 2023 The Best Of The Beeps & Squeaks & A Coffin
Superbooth returns with a bang. We round up the best new releases.…
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Ten Soft Synth Emulations That Are Better Than The Hardware
Extra features! More polyphony! So much cheaper! Here are 10 synth plugins that improve on the synths they’re emulating.
Q&A
Antigone
Antigone has released a two-track EP named “We Are The Soldiers”. We caught up with the “No pain No…
Track By Track
Tim Green – In New Light
Tim Green has just dropped his ‘In New Light’ remix album featuring Mathew Jonson, Lost Desert, Dave DK, Janus Rasmussen…
Gear/Software
Roland SH-4d: Four Synths And A Drum Machine In One Black Techno Box
Roland’s latest, the SH-4d, is a multitimbral powerhouse complete with rhythm track and sequencer.
Gear/Software
Minimoog Model D: Greek Gods, Guitars, & Iconic Synthesizers
Darren Selement breaks down how the Model D went from a lunchtime concept to an icon. TLDR? The Minimoog is…
Track By Track
Kayla Painter
We speak to Kayla Painter and ask her to run us through her self-released EP ‘Somewhen’ released last month…
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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…