Scaler 3: Chart-Ready Chords And Compositions For Any Skill level
Scaler 3 helps you write music. Chords, scales, basslines… the works. And it, erm… scales that assistance to your level…
Tutorials
The Theory Of Techno Parallel Chord Stabs
In an excerpt from our new book, The Secrets of Techno Production, we dive into the theory of techno…
What’s Up With Filters? A Practical Guide To Synthesizer Tone Control
We break synthesizer filters down, from cutoff to key tracking, 2-pole to multimode, bandpass to SEM.
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
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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
Dark Cinematic Hypnotic Techno
In this Beat Dissected, we’re creating a beat in the style of Paula Temple’s Raging Earth — a thrilling…
How to Program Techno Like Dave Clarke
After our recent interview with the legendary Dave Clarke, we found ourselves asking, ‘Why haven’t we covered his style…
Hypnotic Techno Inspired by Phase Fatale’s ‘Love Is Destructive’
In this Beat Dissected, we’re making a hypnotic percussive heavy techno beat inspired by Berghain resident and BITE label…
Synth Secrets
Jeff Mills’ ‘The Bells, Part 2′
We covered the bells in ‘The Bells’, as you’d expect — now it’s time to focus on the detuned…
Jeff Mills’ ‘The Bells, Part 1’
We recently explored the arrangement of Jeff Mills’ seminal track The Bells in an issue of Deconstructed, but what’s…
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…
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…
Help
Do It Yourself?
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The Next Level
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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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