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Ten Of The Best Hardware Synths 2022
From affordable to expensive, we run down the best hardware synthesizers on the market in 2022.
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Interviews
Hayden James: “Moving To LA Is Like Starting Again”
Ahead of his performance at Seismic Dance Event, we spoke to Hayden James about his live setup, fatherhood, and how…
News
Prince’s Yamaha DX7 Up For Sale At Auction
Break open your piggy banks as a new auction selling Prince’s Yamaha DX7, which he played on ‘Purple Medley…
Introducing...
Raven
Raven is a DJ, producer, singer and songwriter who dropped her debut ‘Flames’ EP on Radio Slave’s Rekids label…
Synth Secrets
What Is A Modulation Matrix? How Does It Work?
We go deep with the mod matrix in SynthMaster 2 to add rhythm and movement to a static sound.
Long Reads
The Big Short: How Much Longer Will The Chip Shortage Persist?
The global chip shortage is behind all kinds of woes for the synthesizer and drum machine market, from release date delays to bankruptcies. We find out exactly what’s behind the shortage, who it’s affecting and how long it will last.
Track By Track
Claude VonStroke
He’s the founder and boss of the Dirtybird label, he’s a DJ of some renown and a producer…
Columns
Florian Schneider – Music Revolutionary
As a co-founder and key member of German electronic music group Kraftwerk, Florian Schneider changed the sound and the…
Gear/Software
8 Ways We Love To Use Devious Machines Infiltrator 2
Devious Machines’ envelope-controlled multi-effects plugin Infiltrator gets a massive update. Here are eight things we can’t get enough of in Infiltrator 2.
Synth Secrets
How To Remake ‘Flash Light’ By Parliament
In this Synth Secrets, we use Ableton’s Wavetable to remake the bonafide head-nodding funk Parliament classic, ‘Flash Light…
Columns
Mike Huckaby: Ten Finest Musical Moments
Through the sadness of losing Mike Huckaby, we can take solace in the musical gifts he left for us. …
News
Musicians Use Hacker-Algorithm to Generate Every Possible Melody & Place Them in Public Domain
In their battle against copyright infringement lawsuits, Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin copyrighted every possible MIDI melody, then released them…
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The 10 Coolest Modded Synthesizers On Reverb Right Now
Forget about cherry, mods are where it’s at. These 10 hot-rodded synths on Reverb will make you wonder why more of your gear isn’t tricked out.
Gear/Software
Modulation Madness With Flux Pro
Do you really need another modulation plugin? If you don’t already have Flux Pro, then the answer is yes.
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Villager
“If you are pursuing art professionally for any other reason besides a passion for the craft, you will be let…
News
News Round-Up: 14/12/19
Behringer teases their first Eurorack module and modular synth case. Blond:ish gets huge industry support for plastic initiative. Facebook…
Columns
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.
Passing Notes
5 Tips To Improve Your Synth Basslines
In this new Passing Notes we look at look at techniques you can apply to transform your synth bass lines from basic loops into one of the catchiest aspects of your track.
Columns
When is a polyphonic synth not a polyphonic synth?
Here’s a question for you: when is a polyphonic synth not a polyphonic synth? Answer: when it’s a…
News
News Round-Up: 1/11/19
Denon DJ announces full Serato integration. Splice announces iZotope upgrades as rent to own. Nina Kraviz faces backlash on Twitter…
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…
Gear/Software
Reviewing Tracklib, A Record Store For Sampling
Tracklib’s music sampling service promises to make sample clearance fast, easy, legal and affordable. Does it deliver on these claims?
News
News Round-Up: 20/09/19
Moog 10 returns. Ableton’s Loop announces their 2020 edition. Ninja Tune release a hardware delay with Erica Synths. New…
News
News Round-Up: 13/09/2019
Moodymann teams up with New Era to launch fashion label. Moog Matriach now shipping. PMC offering $5,000 development fund…
Synth Secrets
Programming a ‘90s-Style Drum and Bass Lead With Roland’s XV-5080
Roland’s sample player modules were the secret weapons of the biggest drum and bass producers in the ‘90s. We use the XV-5080 plugin to craft a multi-layered synth lead.
News
Dave Smith 1950-2022
The music world was rocked to hear of the passing of synth hero Dave Smith.…
News
Mixes Of The Week: 09/09/19
This week’s mixes include John Talabot for Moog, Kr!z for Resident Advisor and Guzy at Burning Man.…
News
News Round-Up: 04/03/2019
Bob Moog gets a documentary. Yamaha gets the rumour mill buzzing. Arturia’s new bundle is packed with classics. Sunwaves…
Interviews
A New Album Every Two Weeks: The Story Of Aleksi Perälä
There are many different ways to make music but none are quite as original as Aleksi Perälä’s. We speak to the prolific producer about his remarkable output.
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The Best Mixing Courses On Mix With The Masters
In this article, we share with you, five of the best ‘Mix With The Masters’ mixing classes from Leslie Brathwaite…
News
News Round-Up: 26/04/2019
Muff Wiggler’s Mike McGrath passes away. Vinyl goes wireless. Pioneer launches SQUID.…
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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…
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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…