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Attack Mag Releases The Secrets Of Techno Production Book
The Secrets of Techno Production, a comprehensive 218-page paperback, is now available! Covering techno from its roots to the…
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Synth Secrets
How To Recreate The Iconic Synths From Daft Punk’s ‘Something About Us’
One of the standout tracks from Daft Punk’s iconic 2001 album, Discovery, ‘Something About Us’ features subtle yet unforgettable…
Tutorials
Mixing A House Track With Channel Strip Plugins
Is it possible to get a solid mix done with just channel strips? We use Waves’ SSL EV2 plugin and find out.
Tutorials
Five Plugins, One Chain: Creating A Reverb Effect With A Variety Of OneKnob Plugins
Single knob-style plugins can be convenient for quickly adding effects but can they be used in a more creative way? We string together a chain of Waves OneKnob plugins and find out.
Deconstructed
Jeff Mills – ‘The Bells’
In our new book on techno production, we asked producers, “Who is your favorite producer of all time”? Nearly 70…
Synth Secrets
Make Classic Dub Sirens With Zebra2
Load up your synth, we’re using Zebra2 and some Live 12 effects, and let’s make a classic dub…
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Spitfire And Fink Come Together To Release Guitar Library
Spitfire Audio, the British audio software company, has announced a new acoustic guitar toolkit made in partnership with Fink.…
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Baby Audio Releases Crystalline: A Sophisticated Algorithmic Reverb Plugin
Crystalline by Baby Audio is a next-generation reverb plugin that strives to be the most ‘perfect algorithmic reverb’ on…
Gear/Software
ModeAudio Airspace – Sky’s The Limit?
When is a reverb more than a reverb? We patrol ModeAudio’s brand new Airspace to find out more……
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Ableton Launches Move: A Portable, Standalone Instrument for On-the-Go Music Creation
After various mystery marketing campaigns, the wait is over. Move from Ableton is here and it’s a long awaited…
Tutorials
Mixing A Breaks Track Using Waves’ Gold Plus Subscription
Is it possible to mix a song using just Waves’ Music Maker Access subscription service? We find out.
Track By Track
Defrag – ‘Float’
Jeff Dodson aka Defrag has recently released his 13-track album ‘Float’, on Hymen Records. We asked him to run…
Gear/Software
Audiomodern Soundbox Review: The Kontakt Killer?
Upstart plugin developer Audiomodern is challenging the hegemony of Kontakt with its new sampler, Soundbox. Is Audiomodern Soundbox good enough to dethrone the Native Instruments mainstay?
Synth Secrets
Make Your Own Jungle FX
In this Synth Secrets, we’ll recreate some of the jungle’s most iconic and oft-used samples from scratch…
Tutorials
Create Organic Sounding Tracks Using Toontrack’s EZDrummer
In this tutorial, we’re going to use Toontrack’s EZDrummer to add an organic flair to your house tracks…
Track By Track
Fort Romeau
Cin Cin label owner Michael Greene aka Fort Romeau has recently released his LP, Beings of Light. After nearly seven…
Long Reads
Modulation Revelation: The Future of Sound Design?
Of all the powerful features of modern DAWs, modulation has recently emerged as an increasingly critical tool for producers, performers…
Tutorials
How I Play Live – Alejandro Mosso
In a new series for Attack, we ask live electronic music musicians how they do it. First up, Alejandro Mosso…
Gear/Software
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones
AIAIAI’s studio headphones are the first wireless headphones with a dedicated transmitter. But is going cable-free worth it? Are they the best choice for music production? We test them out.
Video Tutorials
Reviewing Master Tones Deepener & Widener
In our latest YouTube review, we take a look at two new plugins Deepener and Widener. These AI-powered plugins…
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2 (Part 2)
Part 2 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
Track By Track
ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2
Part 1 of a special Track by Track examines the production techniques behind ARTCORE OffSonar VA Vol.2.…
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Eventide SplitEQ Winners Announced!
It’s time to announce the three winners of last month’s Eventide Split EQ Crossword competition. Read on to…
Gear/Software
Eventide SplitEQ: Is It A Genuine Game Changer for EQ Plugins?
We take a look at Eventide’s new and revolutionary EQ plug-in that introduces a transient-based approach to EQ’ing
Gear/Software
Sample Science Super Lynn Drums Review
Go back to the ‘80s with Sample Science Super Lynn Drums, a surprisingly deep and astonishingly affordable LinnDrum-style drum machine plugin.
Tutorials
The Beginners Guide To The TR-909
If an original TR-909 unit is out of your price range, Roland’s digital recreation, available through Roland Cloud…
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The Soundtoys Black Friday Sale Ends Soon
Soundtoys announced its huge Black Friday plugin sale last week. There is just one week left to save big this…
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Relab Development Unleash Black Friday Sales on Relab Essentials
More Black Friday sales and discounts to take note of as Relab Development announce their seasonal sale.…
Tutorials
Overmono-Style Pads With Roland Cloud Juno-106
It’s not just the lies that are good. Dial in classic and surprisingly thick pads with the Roland Cloud Juno-106 emulation.
Synth Secrets
Crafting Ambient Techno Pads
Ambient techno blends atmospheric soundscapes with minimal beats, creating immersive and meditative experiences. In this Synth Secrets, we’ll craft…
Video Tutorials
Making Techno With Patterning 2
In our latest video tutorial on YouTube, we show you how to use Patterning 2, a drum machine app made…
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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…