Long Reads
The Story Behind Capturing The True Sound Of The H3000 Harmonizer®
We sat down to learn about the development process behind the H3000 Mk II Factory and H3000 Band Delays Mk…
Article Results
Track By Track
IDRISS D: “Bled EL Fen – Algeria In An Electronic Key”
‘Bled El Fen’ is an ambitious double vinyl release by IDRISS D that celebrates Arabic electronic music. 303, Roland, and…
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
News
Roland Unveil New Addition To SH Line: SH-4d
Roland’s SH-4d is a multi-timbral virtual analogue desktop synth as well as a groove box with dedicated…
Synth Secrets
Fred Again Inspired Reese Basslines With Twin 3
Load up FabFilter’s powerful Twin 3 and take a classic sound in new directions.…
Long Reads
Are Plugin Prices Confusing? What Do Developers Think?
Plugin prices have gone wild, with endless sales, confusing price structures and high-pressure marketing. How do the developers feel about it?
News
Fabfilter Release New Flagship Softsynth Twin 3
Fabfilter’s follow-up to the award-winning Twin 2 features a sleek new UI, redesigned oscillators and filters, a…
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…
Interviews
Dan Gillespie: Newfangled Audio
After 11 years working with Eventide, Dan Gillespie started his own venture, Newfangled Audio, making a range of innovative plugins…
Track By Track
Blomfelt – ‘i’m interested in apathy’
Blomfelt takes us through his album ‘i’m interested in apathy’.…
News
East and West Coast Collide In Taiga
Pittsburgh Modular has released Taiga, a semi-modular paraphonic synthesizer taking inspiration from both East and West coast synthesis styles…
News
A Star Is Re-Born: Rhodes’s First Offical Software Instrument The Rhodes V8, Is Here
Along with the launch of the Rhodes V8 software edition, legendary firm Rhodes has also announced a competition to score…
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…
The Best...
The 10 Best Hardware and Software Releases of the Year
From synths to effects, grooveboxes to pedals, here are our favorite music production releases of 2023.
News
Behringer Unveils Design Of EMS VCS3 Clone On Facebook
The EMS VCS3 dubbed ‘Behringer AKS Mini’ clone will begin shipping this summer for a reported $99.…
News
Manifest Audio Launch X-FX: Nine M4L Audio Effects
Building on their integrated ecosystem of powerful MIDI generators, X-FX expands on the Berlin outfit’s established workflow utilities with their first foray into audio effects.
Gear/Software
Vocal Reverb by Antares
Antares, best known for Auto-Tune, has released Vocal Reverb. Can artificial intelligence speed up the process of creating the…
The Best...
Ten of the Best Abandoned Plugins
From an early NI emulation to trackers and more, some of the best soft synths and effects ever made are now lost to the inexorable march of technology.
News
Moog Make Moogerfoogers For Your DAW
Moog has announced plugin versions of its seven famous (and long discontinued) analog effects pedals, the Moogerfoogers.
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…
Beat Dissected
Building Machinedrum and Holly’s 天の川 (River of Heaven)
In this Beat Dissected we turn our attention to Machinedrum and Holly’s collaborative EP.…
Synth Secrets
Make THAT Automated Laser Sound (You Know The One)
In this Synth Secrets, we’re using u-he’s Hive 2 to recreate a classic synth effect that’s…
News
Manifest Audio Update Free Mod Squad to v2.1
Berlin-based Manifest Audio has updated their free Mod Squad pack to include 15 Max for Live modulation devices.…
Q&A
Peder Mannerfelt – “The Best Is Yet To Come”
Peder Mannerfelt has recently released “Carbonated” by music duo Carbon 96 on his ‘Peder Mannerfelt Produktion’ label. We caught up…
Gear/Software
APU Loudness Compressor Packs A Punch For Just $29
APU Software has described their new mastering plugin as a long overdue upgrade to compression technology. We explore their new approach and put it to the test!
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?
News
Tom Oberheim & GForce Software Release The Oberheim SEM
Today marks Tom Oberheim’s birthday and to celebrate, in partnership with GForce Software, the two companies unveiled the GForce…
News
Eventide Announce Their Pluginpalooza Summer Sale – Up To 70% Off
Eventide has announced their summer ‘Pluginpalooza’ sale. Save up to 70% off on select plug-ins and bundles, until August…
Synth Secrets
Remake The Synth From ‘We Do What We Want’
It’s a bonafide techno classic. One of the most iconic tracks from the brilliant Alan Fitzpatrick. Time to take…
Tutorials
Make An Italo Bassline With Chance Engine
Chance Engine is a Max for Live device designed to add controlled yet random fluctuations to the most important…
Show & Tell
Sian
Sian is an Ireland-born DJ, producer, label owner and visual artist based in Los Angeles. To support Sian’s…
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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…