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Does Hardware Still Shape Genres?
We’re inundated with hardware releases all the time and yet how much of it is actually shaping new music? Attack writer Adam Douglas charts the decline of hardware as a driving force of change in music.
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The 10 Rarest Drum Machines On Reverb Right Now
Grab a notepad to make a wish list and a rag to wipe up the drool because we’re checking out 10 of the rarest rhythm machines currently on Reverb.
Track By Track
BNJMN
‘I’ve now delved deeper into the synth (Make Noise O-Coast) and realise it has so much depth – it…
News
NEWS ROUND-UP: 16/11/18
Cubase gets an update. Reach for the stars in Camden. Sven Marquardt had the winning hand.…
News
All Hail Superbooth 2022: Beeps, Squeaks, Bratwurst & Beer
Berlin’s biggest synthesizer tradeshow came back swinging. Here’s our biggest takeaways.
News
9 Things You May Have Missed This April
With so many stories released every day, it’s easy to miss some. Here’s a round-up of some…
News
News Round-Up: 25/5/18
Why Detroit techno is black music. Tour Moog’s pop-up Grandmother factory. Consent on the dancefloor in the post…
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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…
Quizzes
Crossword #8 February 22
Submit a correct answer for a chance to win a free Replicant Sounds Elektron Analog Rytm Preset pack. We’ve…
News
News Round-Up: 1/12/17
Bad new for Birmingham ravers, good news for London ravers. New rave-inspired Eurorack modules from Mumdance. And an explanation…
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News Round-Up: 30/6/17
Thomas Bangalter’s 909 for sale. Elektron Octatrack mk2 announced. Rare Legowelt footage unearthed.…
Track By Track
Jon Dixon – ‘Coda’ E.P
Jon Dixon, aka minorINVENTION, has just released his ‘Coda’ E.P. The record blends jazz with techno while incorporating further…
Long Reads
How The Music Tech Industry Is Adapting to Better Accommodate Musicians With Accessibility Issues
Lack of accessibility is an issue that affects many music producers and DJs. We speak with three members of the disabled community to find out how accessibility impacts their creativity and performance.
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News Round-Up: 15/12/2016
SoundCloud announces that DJ mixes will no longer be taken down. Tim Exile celebrates five years of Flow with a…
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News Round Up: 23/9/16
Don Buchla passes away. Fabric raises money. Elektron announces Analog Heat. Brian Eno bans Israeli company from using his music…
Gear/Software
MusicGurus: Creative Sampling & Creative Composition
With a whole world of competition online, how does MusicGurus Creative Sampling & Creative Composition hold up? Jonny Strinati goes…
Gear/Software
Novation Circuit Rhythm
Novation adds Rhythm, a sampling drum machine, to its popular Circuit line. Is it the groovebox you’ve been waiting for?
News
News Round-Up: 24/6/16
John Chowning explains how he invented FM synthesis, Elektron discontinues legendary machines, Student builds Oram’s ‘Dawn Sound’ machine, and…
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News Round-Up: 27/5/16
FXpansion Geist 2 Announced, Zombie Nation’s Live Studio Session, and Detroit’s Architects of Techno Honoured.…
Track By Track
Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists
Released last month, Moments In Time Vol.2 Various Artists, is a stomping compilation of fiery techno. We asked the…
Tutorials
Mixing Microhouse
In the first-ever installment of our Mixing Demystified series, we mix a microhouse beat using Waves plugins in Ableton Live.
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News Round-Up: 29/4/16
Pioneer release new DJ controllers, users succeed in petitioning Dave Smith and Roger Linn to upgrade Tempest drum machine, and…
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News Round-Up: 4/3/16
Holly Herndon lectures at Ableton’s Loop summit, Technics explain new 1200 turntable’s hefty price tag, SFX announces plans…
Gear/Software
Korg SQ-64 Poly Sequencer
Korg’s hardware sequencer seems to have it all but how does it perform in the studio?
Gear/Software
Korg opsix
Korg’s latest synth promises ‘altered’ FM synthesis. But is it more than just an overblown Volca FM?
News
News Round-Up: 12/2/16
How fashion appropriates rave culture, big price reductions from Elektron, Defected moves from Ibiza to Croatia, listen back to BBC…
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News Round Up: 18/12/15
Fabric wins court appeal, VinylHub catalogues the world’s record stores, Michael Jackson’s Thriller breaks record for multi-platinum…
Long Reads
Gear Predictions For 2021
We cast our gaze into the future and predict what hardware releases await us in the coming year.
Long Reads
2020: The Year In Gear
We look back at a year of music technology and pick our favourite pieces of hardware.
News
News Round Up: 18/9/15
From the Moog and Bach with Craig Leon, Benga speaks out on battling mental illness, and SFX CEO Sillerman sued…
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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…
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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…