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Dave Smith 1950-2022
The music world was rocked to hear of the passing of synth hero Dave Smith.…
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All Hail Superbooth 2022: Beeps, Squeaks, Bratwurst & Beer
Berlin’s biggest synthesizer tradeshow came back swinging. Here’s our biggest takeaways.
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News Round-Up: 23/6/17
New desks from Output. New synths from Ableton and Roland. DJ tips for grrrls.…
Gear/Software
UVI BeatBox Anthology 2
UVI’s comprehensive drum instrument gets a major upgrade. Jonny Strinati puts it to the test.…
Tutorials
Building Up A Massive Ambient Pad With Lunacy Audio CUBE
Layering synths and cinematic strings is a sure-fire way to add size to a pad patch. In this article…
Gear/Software
Reviewing Arturia Efx Fragments
Arturia goes against type and releases a granular synthesis-based effect.
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News Round-Up: 14/4/17
Sonic Origins with The Haxan Cloak. Novation Circuit upgraded again. Roland release more synth software.…
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News Round-Up: 7/4/17
Tributes paid to Roland Corporation founder Ikutaro Kakehashi. Spitfire introduce new synth plugin. Mini synths and drum machines crowdfunded.…
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…
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5 Of The Best Online Electronic Music Schools
We round up the best places to learn electronic music online.
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News Round-Up: 31/3/17
Nicky Siano shares unseen interview with Frankie Knuckles. myVolts release Roland Boutique power splitter cable. Moog set to intro new…
Gear/Software
UVI Synth Anthology II
UVI’s Synth Anthology reaches version 2. Jonny Strinati finds out what the update has to offer.…
Podcasts
Change The Record Episode 5: In Place Of War
In episode 05 of Change The Record, we sit down with Ruth Daniel, CEO and creative director of the global…
Passing Notes
Ambient Breakbeats with Spitfire Audio’s Aperture: The Stack
In this tutorial we use drum, synth and guitar patches from Spitfire Audio’s most ambitious instrument to date to make an ambient breakbeat groove.
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News Round-Up: 10/3/17
Ableton offer tips on creativity. The New Yorker investigates the legacy of New York icon Arthur Russell. Take a tour…
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News Round-Up: 3/3/17
Kraftwerk’s Nintendo Power Glove. Bonobo breaks down his track. NI update Komplete Kontrol.…
Long Reads
The Upside Down World Of Film and Video Game Sound Design Plugins
Sound designers for movies and games often use specialized plugins. Can these be used to make techno? We find out.
Gear/Software
Wave Alchemy Revolution
Wave Alchemy’s latest instrument replicates some of the most sought-after vintage drum machines. Jonny Strinati puts it to…
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News Round-Up: 17/2/17
Synth designer Tatsuya Takahashi leaves Korg. Meet the woman who masters Aphex Twin and Björk. A Guy Called Gerald…
Synth Secrets
How To Make A Synthwave ‘Laser Gun’ Bassline
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to create an analogue bassline inspired by Trans-X’s synth-pop classic, ‘Living On Video’.
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Honeysmack
“Why the fuck are people still asking which one is the closest to the original (TB-303). Are people conducting…
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Sean Moriguchi
“If you like the sound of heavy post-production on dodgy home recordings with various Japanese and German synths you…
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News Round Up: 2/12/2016
Colonel Abrams passes away. New clones of classic Roland drum machines released. Aphex Twin announces first UK show since 2012…
Tutorials
Getting Drum Machine Samples From Raw To Production-Ready
There’s a difference between raw drum machine samples and production-ready ones. We show you how to get your percussion samples in shape.
Tutorials
What Is Spectral Processing?
Spectral processing is a popular music production technology and is currently all the rage but what is it exactly? We use Sonible’s smart:EQ 3 to help explain.
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News Round Up: 18/11/16
Celebrating the life of David Mancuso. Behringer tease new prototype. AIAIAI launch Kickstarter for wireless headphones. Akai’s plans for…
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Mixes Of The Week: 7/11/16
This week’s top mixes include #Savefabric by Houndstooth Fabric, a Motor City Drum Ensemble Jazz Mix, Move D &…
Synth Secrets
Recreating The ‘Roygbiv’ Bassline From Boards of Canada
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a thick, dusty bass lifted from an undisputed classic, Boards of Canada’s…
Tutorials
Dirtying Up A Mix With Lo-Fi Texture And Vibe
We use Baby Audio’s Super VHS to add a faded lo-fi vibe to a house track.
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News Round Up: 28/10/16
Meet the woman who helps The Beastie Boys, Beck and The Avalanches clear their samples. Explore San Francisco’s disco…
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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…