Roland’s surprise firmware update has added FM synthesis to its already powerful drum machine. Let’s see how to make the most of it.

In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland TB-303. A…

In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland SH-101.…

In the last article, we covered what modular synthesizers are and how they work. In this article, let’s dig…

In part 1 of our new monthly modular series, LeoMakes starts from…

Ever felt overwhelmed by patches, cables, beeps and squeaks? Been wondering what the difference is between a VCO and a…

In this tutorial, we explore how to bring vintage hardware-style analogue warmth and saturation to your productions with plugins.

In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to create dub-style dirty tape delays using standard plugins.

In this tutorial, we take a look at 10 different ways to create tension with snare rolls.

In this latest Beat Dissected, we program a hip-hop beat with a drunk drummer feel inspired by J Dilla and more contemporary users of the technique like Flying Lotus and Kaytranada.

In the latest Beat Dissected, we program a techno beat featuring melodic percussion inspired by Truncate’s ‘The Bell’.

In this latest Beat Dissected, we demonstrate how to program an electro breakbeat inspired by DJ Seinfeld’s “Sakura.”

In this Synth Secrets, we create a Mall Grab-inspired layered pluck lead that emulates his fast-paced, rave-ready style.

We use Xenakios’ PaulXStretch sampler to employ an audio stretching technique commonly used by Bonobo to achieve haunting textures and ambiences.

In this Synth Secrets, we create a Don Diablo-inspired detuned lead synth that emulates his uplifting and dance-inducing style.

Deconstructed is an ongoing series where we take apart the arrangement of a song to see what makes it work. This time, we’re looking at Kevin Saunderson’s Detroit techno classic, ‘Just Want Another Chance’.

We examine the arrangement of Alexander Robotnick’s pioneering ‘Problèmes d’Amour’.

We deconstruct the ROBPM remix of Linus Quick’s ‘Room 2 Breathe’.

In the second part of this two-part Passing Notes series, we break down advanced chord tricks used by one of the true pioneers of house.

We break down Kerri Chandler’s top chord tricks by analyzing some of his classic tunes.

In our latest Passing Notes feature, we take a better look at the theory and arrangement behind Black Water by…

“The original bass part was played in by hand after two days’ sleep deprivation, only to be reprogrammed later on…

The Breakdown is a regular series in which we analyse the production and composition of key tracks. Dave Clews…

Dave Clews breaks down one of Sam Shepherd’s most celebrated releases.…

We take a look at Kollektiv Turmstrasse’s ubiquitous Ibiza anthem ‘Sorry I’m Late’ and recreate the track’s…

Marc Adamo walks us through the process of recreating the synth parts in Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle’s house…

Released on Hot Creations last month, Darius Syrossian and Hector Couto’s ‘We Both Loco’ is a killer slice of…

We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…

We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…

We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…