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.…
Tutorials
MNDALA 2: Getting To Grips With The Animistic Sound Engine From MNTRA Instruments
Here’s how to get started with MANTRA’s MNDALA 2 sound engine and how to get the most out of it.
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…
Hardware Focus
How FM Synthesis Actually Works With The OP-1 & OP-1 Field
In a recent article, we posed the question “Does Hardware Still Shape Genres”? To continue on the theme, it’s…
Turning Hardware Synthesizer Feedback Into Transitions And Risers
In this Synth Secrets, we don our lab coats and do some experiments with two IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pros, using internal feedback to generate transition effects.
Exploring Analogue Subtractive Synthesis With The Moog Mother-32
Confused about subtractive synthesis? We use the Moog Mother-32 to explain oscillators, filters, and envelopes, plus take things to the next level with the patchbay.
Modular Synthesis
Different Flavours of Modular Synthesizers
In the last article, we covered what modular synthesizers are and how they work. In this article, let’s dig…
What exactly is a Modular Synth?
In part 1 of our new monthly modular series, LeoMakes starts from…
Introduction to Modular Synthesis
Ever felt overwhelmed by patches, cables, beeps and squeaks? Been wondering what the difference is between a VCO and a…
Beat Dissected
High-Octane Eurodisco Inspired By Captain Hollywood Project
We’re heading back to 1992 to deconstruct the driving Eurodance blueprint of Captain Hollywood Project’s “More and More…
Create Raw Hypnotic Techno Like Silent Servant
In memory of Silent Servant, let’s create a beat inspired by the EBM-driven, darkly hypnotic techno of …
Dana Montana Inspired Techno
In this edition of Beat Dissected, we’re diving into ‘90s-infused, high-energy techno and trance with all the…
Synth Secrets
80s-Style Tuned Percussion With Zebra 3
Our third 80s-inspired feature in a month… safe to say we’re fully immersed at this point. But when…
Autechre’s ‘Eutow’ Drifting Synth
Today, we’re taking a look at Autechre’s ‘Eutow’. Learn how to make a mind-breaking synth patch using…
Liquid Hoover Bass
Learn how to make a hoover reese bass patch using u-he’s Diva.…
Deconstructed
Âme – “Rej”
An excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production – few tracks have shaken the dance floor like Âme…
Model 500 – ‘No UFO’s’
In our new book on techno production, we break down iconic techno arrangements to uncover what makes them timeless. Juan…
Jeff Mills – ‘The Bells’
In our new book on techno production, we asked producers, “Who is your favorite producer of all time”? Nearly 70…
Passing Notes
Dance Music Melody & Composition Techniques – Volume 1
In this new Passing Notes we look at different approaches to writing various types of melodies.
Creating Choirs In The Style Of Forest Swords Or Kelly Lee Owens
In this new Passing Notes, we craft a lush vocal bass, pad and layered stab with Spitfire Audio’s brand…
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.
The Breakdown
Wookie feat. Lain – ‘Battle’
In this edition of The Breakdown we go back 23 years to dissect a true UKG classic
What Is The Recipe For An Effective Breakdown?
In this article we look at some tricks for producing one of the key sections in any dance music genre – the breakdown.
Red Rack’em – ‘Wonky Bassline Disco Banger’
“The original bass part was played in by hand after two days’ sleep deprivation, only to be reprogrammed later on…
Video Tutorials
Live 12.2: Exploring The New Features
With Live 12.2 coming soon. We dived into the beta version to show you how the new features could…
Make garage basslines and breakdowns in the style of Sammy Virji with Meld
In our latest video, we load up Meld in Live 12 and use it to make garage basslines and breakdowns…
Make metal-inspired riffs with Meld!
Meld is a modulation monster. We dive into making metal-inspired riffs step by step and add Roar to the…
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Do It Yourself?
We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…
The Next Level
We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…
Learning To Listen
We scour our mailbox for the most deserving recipient of the Attack readership’s collective advice in the first experiment…
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