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Add Variety To Your Drums With Audiomodern Playbeat 3
Audiomodern’s slick new updates may have just turned Playbeat into the only software random-sequence-generator you need.
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Beat Dissected
Programming Drum ‘n’ Bass In 5/4 Time Signature
In this Beat Dissected, we break down the superb groove of Machinedrum’s “Only One,” focusing on tricks for making a 5/4 beat sound more natural.
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Sister Zo – “Give Yourself Fully To What You Love With Zero Expectation Of The Outcome”
Sister Zo has recently released her “Freak Shift” EP on the “3024” label. In support of her release, we asked…
Track By Track
Sandilé
Cologne-based DJ and producer Sandilé has recently put out the 4-track EP “Home Again 04” as her debut…
Tutorials
Dub-Style Drum Processing For Character And Groove
In this tutorial, we use Surreal Machines’ Dub Machines plugins to turn a dry beat into delay-soaked dub madness.
Tutorials
Tuning Drums To Improve Your Mix
In this tutorial, we explore how to use tuning to improve drum mixes and add weight to the low end.
Tutorials
Mixing A House Track With Channel Strip Plugins
Is it possible to get a solid mix done with just channel strips? We use Waves’ SSL EV2 plugin and find out.
News
8 Things You May Have Missed This March
With so many stories released every day, it’s easy to miss some. Here’s a round-up of some…
Tutorials
In The Red: Mixer-Distorted ‘90s Techno Drums
In this tutorial, we explore using a channel strip plugin to recreate mixer distortion.
Interviews
Robert Hood: “Give that machine a heart”
Robert Hood’s ‘Mirror Man’ album drops later this month on Rekids. We spoke with the Detroit techno legend about…
News
Win UVI’s Vintage Vault 4 Worth $3,934!
Take part in our latest Instagram competition for a chance to win the brilliant Vintage Vault 4.…
Gear/Software
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones
AIAIAI’s studio headphones are the first wireless headphones with a dedicated transmitter. But is going cable-free worth it? Are they the best choice for music production? We test them out.
Beat Dissected
Drunk Drummer-Style Grooves
In this latest Beat Dissected, we program a hip-hop beat with a drunk drummer feel inspired by J Dilla and more contemporary users of the technique like Flying Lotus and Kaytranada.
Deconstructed
Purple Disco Machine – ‘In Your Arms’
In our latest deconstructed we break down the arrangement of Purple Disco Machine’s ‘70s-style stormer, “In My Arms…
News
Samples From Mars Announces Xmas Sale
Hardware sample company, Samples From Mars has announced a massive Xmas sale. Be good and perhaps Santa might drop this…
Video Tutorials
Making Techno With Patterning 2
In our latest video tutorial on YouTube, we show you how to use Patterning 2, a drum machine app made…
Interviews
Luke Slater: Without passion, the best machines in the world won’t produce great music
For this month’s feature interview, we spoke with Luke Slater on why he doesn’t see technological advancements as…
Beat Dissected
Organic LinnDrum House
In the latest Beat Dissected, we use LinnDrum samples to add character to an organic house beat.…
News
Akai Unveils MPC ONE Retro Standalone
This one is for the real heads. With all the modern features but the classic look, get the sound of…
Track By Track
Wayward
Wayward are dropping their debut album ‘Waiting For The World’ next month. We got Lawrence Hayes and Louis Greenwood…
Gear/Software
Arturia DrumBrute: Long-Term Impact
As the Arturia DrumBrute approaches its first birthday, we assess its long-term impact.…
My Studio
Deardrums
Drum machine obsessives Bottin and Leo di Angilla show us some highlights of the collection in their hardware-packed Venice…
News
Black Friday: Buy Anything and Get An Enamel Badge 50% Off
This Black Friday we’re offering a different deal each day. Today is our final Black Friday promo drop and…
News
Korg Announce the SQ-64 Polyphonic Step Sequencer
Korg make a swift return to hardware step sequencers with the new 64-pad SQ-64.
Long Reads
Rise Of The Machines: Klavikon
Greg Scarth talks to pianist Leon Michener about his unique sound, which fuses techno and electro influences with modern classical…
Tutorials
Slave To The Rhythm: 11 Essential Drum Techniques
Jonny Strinati walks through 11 essential drum techniques, from programming hi-hat patterns to compressing kicks.…
News
Moog Make Their Most Affordable Synth Available Again
The Moog Werkstatt-01 analogue monosynth is back on the market for $199, and now includes the CV Expander for interfacing with Eurorack and other semi-modular Moogs.
News
Novation Comes To Daddy With The Limited Edition AFX Station
Novation’s 2013 Bass Station 2 gets remixed by Richard D James with new graphics and AFX Mode pre-loaded.
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Ten Of The Best: Drum Synth Plugins
We run through our pick of the best drum synth plugins on the market, from basic kick drum generators all…
Tutorials
The Psychoacoustics Of Drums
There’s a lot more to drum grooves than you may realise. Bruce Aisher investigates the psychoacoustics of rhythm programming…
News
Arturia Announce PolyBrute, A Morphing Analogue Polysynth
The French brand’s follow-up to 2016’s MatrixBrute boasts polyphony, preset morphing and new options for modulation with expression.
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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…