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.

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.

Latency can turn your hardware heaven into a confusing and frustrating hell – especially with Ableton Live. We look at some strategies to get your MIDI and audio all synced up.

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…

Layering synths and cinematic strings is a sure-fire way to add size to a pad patch. In this article…

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.

In this tutorial, we use Baby Audio’s new algorithmic reverb plugin to create drones, hi-hats, reversed melodies and tempo-synced room ambience!

In this new Beat Dissected we program a swung halftime-style drop that can work well after faster beats. 

In this Beat Dissected learn how to programme drums using Ableton 11’s MIDI probability feature. We’ve taken inspiration…

In this new Beat Dissected we use Loopcloud samples to program a drum break with glitched effect loops and a vocal acapella. 

In this Synth Secrets, we’ll be taking a look at some 808 sound design using Sublab from Future Audio…

Waves’ new sampler CR8 supports multiple sample layers. Let’s use it to build up a gorgeous pad with plenty of movement and character.

In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a growling, pulsating drum and bass bassline inspired by Kings of the Rollers…

We put Paul Woolford’s jungle remix of ‘Delicate Limbs’ under the microscope and see what makes it hit so hard.

In this Deconstructed we examine how the arrangement of The Prodigy’s ‘Out Of Space’ helped elevate it from warehouse slammer to chart-topper.

This time in Deconstructed, we dive deep into Drexciya’s ‘Black Sea’ to discover the intricacies of the arrangement in this classic slab of Detroit techno.

In this new Passing Notes we use Spitfire Audio’s new Fink Signatures acoustic guitar library to program live-sounding guitar arpeggios, melodies and percussion.

In this new Passing Notes, we look at four ways to make chord stabs more melodic and dynamic. …

In this tutorial we use drum, synth and guitar patches from Spitfire Audio’s most ambitious instrument to date to make an ambient breakbeat groove.

“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.…

In our second addition to our new “5Ways” YouTube series, we show you how to create a variety of sounds…

In our brand new “5Ways” YouTube series, we show you five quick, effective and intuitive ways to use Karanyi Sounds…

In the final tutorial of our Korg trilogy, we show you a few tips and tricks using the Korg SQ…

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…