In this new Passing Notes we use Spitfire Audio’s new Originals orchestral instrument plug-ins to recreate two sections from the Detroit Producers’ collaboration with a live orchestra.

In this new Passing Notes we focus on the technique of parallel chords, which are one of the tried and tested means for catchy progressions in dance music.

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…

In this latest Passing Notes article, we take a better look at Todd Terje’s evergreen “Preben Goes to Acapulco…

Polyrhythms in dance music are a simple yet effective technique for adding a sense of complexity to your tracks. In…

Sampling strings from existing records is a staple technique in dance production, but it has its downsides. Creating your own…

Legato playing styles allow for smooth, seamless transitions between notes. Dave Clews explores how they can be…

In our latest Passing Notes article, dance music theory expert Oliver Curry explains why it’s OK for producers to…

Oliver Curry explains the theory of counterpoint, with help from JS Bach, Steve Reich, The Orb, Lorn and children’s…

Attack’s resident dance music theory expert Oliver Curry explains how emphasising off beats can change the feel of a…

Our resident music theory expert Oliver Curry explains how sampling chords can add timbral complexity, distinctive harmonic character and a…

Dance music theory expert Oliver Curry explains some of the principles behind big room chord progressions.…

Dance music theory expert Oliver Curry introduces the concept of modes and explains why they’re relevant to electronic music…

Our composition expert explains a simple technique which will help you create deep house chord progressions with ease.…