Often dismissed as overly complex, FM synthesis isn’t necessarily as difficult to get to grips with as its reputation…

Bruce Aisher runs through ten essential tips for getting the most from your drums.…

We break down some of the most cost-effective ways to improve your creative process, from optimising your monitoring system…

Bruce Aisher takes a look at some of the different ways in which compressors can be used across the elements…

Pads come in all shapes and sizes. Here we explore the chillier end of the sonic spectrum – perfect for those…

FX are often overlooked when it comes to exploring the essential components of dance tracks, but synthesising your own allows…

For many producers, the sound of analogue gear is the holy grail. But how can we recreate some of those…

From synthesis to mixdown, we offer ten tips for producing punchy, powerful basslines. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be…

Attack’s mix expert Bruce Aisher explains how to apply different types of reverb to each of the various elements…

Bruce Aisher runs us through the fundamentals of arpeggiators, from the most simple one-note patterns through to basic step…

How do I create the perfect kick drum? It’s a question we’ve surely all asked at some point…

Production guru Bruce Aisher explains how to tune drums to suit your tracks.…

Analogue-style strings and pads are a staple of techno, house and pretty much any other dance genre you can…

Our mix expert Bruce Aisher explains how to use this clever compression trick to add serious weight to drums and…

Bruce Aisher walks us through some of the most effective methods for automating delay effects into tracks.…

How do you make your tracks sound loud without harming your mix? It’s one of the most common questions…