Organised Chaos: Distortion as a Mix Tool
For many of us, distortion conjures up sonic images of guitar heroes from Tony Iommie to Dimebag Darrell. But what…
Tutorials
Programming and Layering Sliced Drum Breaks for Use in Techno
In this tutorial we’re going to explore how we can slice separate drum breaks, program, process and layer them…
How to make an Acid House bassline
We show you how to make an Acid House bassline squeal using AudioRealism’s ABL2 – a Roland TB-303 clone…
Hardware Focus
Roland SH-101
In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a look at a cult classic: the Roland SH-101.…
Roland Space Echo
In our latest Hardware Focus, we take a closer look at one of the most iconic echo effects of all…
Eventide H3000
In the latest instalment of Hardware Focus, we take a closer look at one of the world’s most iconic…
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
Rolling Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a rolling techno beat inspired by the likes of Andre…
Progressive Techno
In this latest Beat Dissected, we’re going to create a progressive, multilayered techno beat with plenty of swing inspired…
Dark Techno Rumble
In this latest Beat Dissected, we show you how to program a modern dark techno beat with a defined low…
Synth Secrets
Sulta Synths: Layered Melodic Leads
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Techno Synth Stabs
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Nu Disco Bass
Synth Secrets is a series of programming tutorials in which we show how to make a range of classic and…
Deconstructed
Robert Owens – “I’ll Be Your Friend”
In our Deconstructed series, we analyse the arrangements of tracks to see what we can learn from their structure. In…
Breakbot – ‘Another You’
In this instalment of Deconstructed, we turn the spotlight on Breakbot, aka French producer and DJ Thibaut Berland. …
Krystal Klear – ‘Neutron Dance’
In our latest Deconstructed we break down the arrangement to one of the most likeable tracks of the summer…
Passing Notes
The Chords and Arpeggios of Todd Terje
In this latest Passing Notes article, we take a better look at Todd Terje’s evergreen “Preben Goes to Acapulco…
Dissonant Polyrhythm Basslines
Polyrhythms in dance music are a simple yet effective technique for adding a sense of complexity to your tracks. In…
No Strings Attached: Resampling Custom String Samples
Sampling strings from existing records is a staple technique in dance production, but it has its downsides. Creating your own…
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…
Midland – ‘Final Credits’
The Breakdown is a regular series in which we analyse the production and composition of key tracks. Dave Clews…
Floating Points – ‘King Bromeliad’
Dave Clews breaks down one of Sam Shepherd’s most celebrated releases.…
Video Tutorials
Kollektiv Turmstrasse – ‘Sorry I’m Late’ Brass Synth
We take a look at Kollektiv Turmstrasse’s ubiquitous Ibiza anthem ‘Sorry I’m Late’ and recreate the track’s…
‘Your Love’ Synths Deconstructed
Marc Adamo walks us through the process of recreating the synth parts in Frankie Knuckles and Jamie Principle’s house…
Darius Syrossian & Hector Couto – ‘We Both Loco’ Bass Synth
Released on Hot Creations last month, Darius Syrossian and Hector Couto’s ‘We Both Loco’ is a killer slice of…
Help
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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