Gear/Software
Korg multi/poly native: Going Deep
Korg multi/poly native puts the virtual analog hardware synthesizer in your DAW – but is it powerful enough to hold its own in a crowded market?
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Tutorials
What’s Up With Filters? A Practical Guide To Synthesizer Tone Control
We break synthesizer filters down, from cutoff to key tracking, 2-pole to multimode, bandpass to SEM.
News
Mixes Of The Week: 12/10/15
This week’s top mixes include Matt Walsh delivering percussive techno, a 90s cassette mix by Club 69 DJs, Zomby…
Synth Secrets
Lush Vangelis Keys
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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10 Of The Most Influential Pieces Of Gear & Software That Shaped Techno
From the 909 to samplers to Ableton Live, here is the hardware and software that helped shape the sound of techno – in all its many variations.
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2
Part 1 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
Synth Secrets
Pitched Percussion
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Q&A
Lee Van Dowski
“Make a beat you can listen to for hours without being bored, then you may have a track.” Lee Van…
Long Reads
Taking A Step Into The Algorithmic Future With LALAL.AI Voice Changer
LALAL.AI is back with Voice Changer, a slick new AI algorithm that gives you access to famous voices for your songs. Is this the dawning of a new era? We check it out.
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…
Synth Secrets
How To Make A Gated Pad Like Plaid ‘Clock’ Using Hive 2
In this Synth Secrets, we’re remaking Clock by Plaid using Hive 2. The key is in the LFO rates…
Columns
Have Synthesizers Peaked?
It’s time to accept that synthesizers have peaked and stop pining for the next best thing.
Tutorials
How To Use MPE With Chordjam 1.5
We use Chordjam alongside Live’s Wavetable to make a pitch-bending synth progression. Chordjam has recently been updated to…
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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.
Gear/Software
Reviewing The Aurora Australis 12U System By Northern Light Modular
Northern Light Modular (NLM) are a global collective of music tech enthusiasts who create synth modules, with a particular current…
Track By Track
Crisis Of Man: Core Values Vol. 1
To mark their 10th release, Crisis of Man has recently released the 10 track VA album Core Values Vol. 1…
Gear/Software
Reviewing The Implexus Desktop Analogue Synthesizer
Majella Audio have been creating Eurorack modules for the last four years but had already decided to take the larger…
Passing Notes
Massive Chords With Chord Voicings Across Synths and Ensemble Strings
In this new Passing Notes we spread chord voicings across multiple synths and instruments to create a powerful progression.
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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…