Synth Secrets
Dub Techno Synth Chords
This Synth Secrets sees us synthesizing some dub techno chords. Tape echo at the ready.
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In The Red: Mixer-Distorted ‘90s Techno Drums
In this tutorial, we explore using a channel strip plugin to recreate mixer distortion.
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Skippy Broken Techno
In the latest Beat Dissected, we construct a beat with hints of garage flavour coming from a broken kick…
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Grinding Analogue Techno
In the latest Beat Dissected, we tackle a complex, glitchy techno beat based on analogue drum hits.…
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Spastik-Style Percussive Techno
In this installment of Beat Dissected we emulate the beat of ‘Spastik’ – the signature track of Richie Hawtin’s Plastikman moniker.
Tutorials
Sculpting Warehouse-Style Rolling Techno Basslines
In this tutorial, we show you how to produce and process a layered rolling techno bassline, with a focus on useful low-end mixing tricks.
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Belleville Techno
In the latest instalment of Beat Dissected, we return to the Motor City for a lesson in subtly efficient …
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Waveform Organic Techno
Waveform Recordings’ latest offering delivers top quality techno content, even if it isn’t necessarily very ‘organic’.…
Synth Secrets
Techno Reese Bass with Massive X
The ‘Reese Bass’ is an evergreen sound. In this Synth Secrets, we’re going to make a modulating ‘Reese Bass…
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Dark Berlin Techno
The latest of our step by step drum programming tutorials takes inspiration from Berghain, Ostgut Ton and the darker sounds…
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Sarah Sommers Follows Up Detroit Underground Release With ‘Exit Planet Pink’
Sarah Sommers to follow up Detroit Underground release with ‘Exit Planet Pink.’…
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Rolling Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a rolling techno beat inspired by the likes of Andre…
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Progressive Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a progressive, multilayered techno beat with plenty of swing inspired…
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CRSSD Festival Has Announced Its Fall 2024 Lineup
Returning to its popular San Diego beachfront location, CRSSD Festival has released the full September 28 and 29 lineup.…
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You Can Now Add Your Own Loops To Splice Create
You can now find inspiration from Splice’s huge library against the context of your own loops with Splice Create…
Interviews
Jas Shaw’s New Lease on Life, Touring and Techno
The month’s feature interview comes courtesy of Jas Shaw – one half of Simian Mobile Disco. Having been a mainstay…
Synth Secrets
Techno Synth Stabs
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
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RAW Summer Hits 5 Is Out Now!
With summer in full swing, RAW Summer Hits 5 is out now to power the party season.…
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Boys Noize Releases New EP “LVLY”
Alexander Ridha, aka Boys Noize, has released LVLY, a brand new EP with remixes from Héctor Oaks and MarcelDune…
Tutorials
Programming and Layering Sliced Drum Breaks for Use in Techno
In this tutorial we’re going to explore how we can slice separate drum breaks, program, process and layer them…
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Dark Techno Rumble
In this latest Beat Dissected, we show you how to program a modern dark techno beat with a defined low…
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Terry Golden & Hevi Levi Release ‘Rave For Live’
Released via Big Toys Production, Terry Golder and Hevi Levi have joined forces for a new melodic house and techno…
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Big Beat Techno
In this instalment of Beat Dissected we’re going to create a techno beat influenced by Big Beat.…
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Found Sound Techno
In this installment of Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a drum pattern incorporating found sounds blended with saturated…
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Ornery Releases ‘Spread Your Wings’ Remix
Ornery returns with another melodic house & techno remix via the label Revelation, this time breathing fresh energy into Trilium…
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Undefined Shapes II Announces Lineup
Taking place in Skala Kallonis on August 3 & 4, Undefined Shapes II has announced its lineup.…
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Ethereal Techno
In this instalment of Beat Dissected we’re going to create an ethereal techno loop.…
Tutorials
Adding Reverb to a Techno Kick
In just a few steps, we show you how to create a booming techno kick with plenty of sidechain reverb…
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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…