Tutorials
Creating 808-Style Basslines For Jungle, Trap And Footwork
08s have come a long way since the release of the drum machine. See how to use the 808-derived basses in Capsule Onyx to create multi-layered basslines for three bass music genres.
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Synth Secrets
808-Style Booms
In this Synth Secrets, we explore how to synthesize your own booms for techno, jungle and other kinds of bass music.
News
Mind Expansion Pack Announce Lineup Including Goldie, 808 State & More
Running from Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June 2023, Mind Expansion Pack has announced its summer lineup with tickets…
News
ROM Expansion Enhances Roland TR-707 With Samples From The TR-808, LinnDrum And More
HKA Design’s update adds eight sound banks of iconic drum machine sounds to the TR-707 and 727.
Synth Secrets
808 Bass with Saturation
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Beat Dissected
808 House Beat with Liquid Rhythm
In the latest Beat Dissected, we construct an electro-tinged house beat using Roland TR-808 samples.…
News
Roland To Reissue TB-303 And TR-808?
With the NAMM trade show just around the corner, leaked details of Roland’s new product releases hint at models…
News
Plugin Boutique Best Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday deals continue to land early – even though the official date isn’t until this Friday, November 28th. Plugin…
Beat Dissected
808 R&B
In the latest Beat Dissected we create an R&B beat based on classic 808 hits but laced…
Tutorials
Going Off Grid: What Is Swing And How To Add It
In this Tutorial, we show you the first steps in applying swing to your track.…
News
Brighton Music Conference 2025 Unveils Expansive Programme Tackling Industry’s Future
With over 240 speakers, including two panels moderated by Attack Editor Eric Brünjes, BMC 2025 brings a broadened focus…
News
Toybox Release FM Zone – “A Boutique FM-Based Synth”
Hot on the heels of Buzz Zone, Toybox are back with FM Zone.…
Interviews
How Wax Poetics Is Redefining Music Memorabilia Collecting
Magazine Wax Poetics has quietly transformed itself into a cross between Sotheby’s and eBay. We spoke with CEO Alex Bruh and original owner of that tape, Arthur Baker, about how collecting memorabilia is a form of storytelling.
Tutorials
Getting Started With Ableton Live’s Generative MIDI Tools
Ableton Live 12, released in 2024, introduced five MIDI Generator tools designed to spark ideas across different stages of the…
News
The RE-201 Space Echo Is Now Available On Roland Cloud
The vintage tape echo is available now as a plugin on Roland Cloud.…
Q&A
Sattam
With influences including Daniel Avery, Bonobo, Bicep, Overmono, Kassian – Sattam is one to watch for the future. We put him…
The Best...
The Best Free Plugins For 2026
The quality of free plugins just keeps getting better. These are the best free plugins for 2026.
Gear/Software
FabFilter Pro-C 3: The Most Fun You Can Have With A Compressor
The latest version of Pro-C 3 adds new compressor types and saturation, resulting in an incredibly vital and extremely fun dynamics processor.
Track By Track
Jengi: “The Worst Thing…Is To Be Stuck Making One Genre”
Jengi has just released a brand new genre-bending, rave-ready EP titled ‘Nothing is Easy’. We asked him to…
News
Gene Richards Jr. -“A Simple Dude Who Loves Music”
Gene Richards Jr has been making waves in the European underground since 2020 when he debuted on Marco Farone’s…
Long Reads
The Future Starts Here: Visiting Roland’s Radical New Headquarters
Roland unveiled its new global headquarters and we were there to see it.
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The Best Gear of the Year
2025 saw a lot of amazing tech hit the shelves. Here are our picks for the best gear of the year.
News
Roland Unveil New Addition To SH Line: SH-4d
Roland’s SH-4d is a multi-timbral virtual analogue desktop synth as well as a groove box with dedicated…
Track By Track
“How I Made ‘Where I End'” – Baltra Breaks Down His New Mixtape
Following the release of ‘Ted’ in 2019 and ‘Ambition’ in 2021 Baltra continues to evolve his sound with new mixtape…
Long Reads
Does Ethical AI Exist?
Think ethical AI is a contradiction in terms? These companies are trying to change that perception.
Long Reads
Drop The Boom: The Story Of The Roland TR-1000
What do you get when you combine 808 and 909 analog drum synthesis, SP-404MKII-style sampling, and input from Detroit legends like Underground Resistance? The TR-1000, a modern drum machine that is more than just the sum of an equation.
News
Korg Bring The M1 Sound To The Nautilus For Free
Korg has released an M1 pack for all new and existing Nautilus users allowing customers to bolster their instrument with…
Track By Track
Alex Banks – ‘I Slept In The Studio For Four Days’
With a lion’s den of incredible gear from Vermona’s to Moog, Alex Banks has a lot to work…
My Studio
Gojnea76: “My Album Was Made Entirely On A Waldorf Q”
Hailing from Eastern Romania, we first came across the talented Gojnea76 with his new release Punisher Braila. It’s been…
Beat Dissected
Dana Montana Inspired Techno
In this edition of Beat Dissected, we’re diving into ‘90s-infused, high-energy techno and trance with all the…
Charts
Sensu July 22 Chart
Top ten for July from Sensu featuring Overmono, Mura Masa, Jungle, PinkPantheress and more.…
Advertising
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…