GOGDOG's new browser tool lets groups build tracks together in real time, with no downloads, accounts or saving required. Developer GOGDOG has released Normal by Proxy, a free, browser-based space for making electronic music together in real time. Up to eight people can join a se…

The Grenoble-based developer's latest release recreates the architecture of a landmark early-1980s polyphonic analogue synthesiser, adding modern features including MPE support and 16-voice polyphony. XILS-lab has released MemoryTone, a software synthesiser modelled on the Memory…

The new four-channel standalone system introduces pressure-sensitive MPCe pads, onboard Stems rendering and built-in DMX output, aimed at mobile, club and festival DJs. Denon DJ has announced PRIME 4 G2, a four-channel, four-deck standalone DJ system aimed at performance-driven D…

Step into another world with the weirdest drum machines on the market in 2026. We’re talking an all-passive rhythm box, one that blurs the line between analog and sampling, one for kids, and more craziness. We love our drum machines here at Attack. We recently ran two stories cov…

Dreamtonics completes its trilogy with Instrument X, a neural acoustic modelling platform for orchestral instruments Dreamtonics, the Tokyo based developer behind vocal synthesis tools Synthesizer V and Vocoflex, has unveiled Instrument X, a new platform that moves the company fr…

Officially launched in beta at SXSW back in March, Yamaha's first real play in software caught us off guard. This is a company that's spent the best part of a century building the physical side of music: the DX7, the Montage, generations of pianos, PA systems, mixing consoles. No…

Arturia’s Pre SUB was designed for 808s and Reeses, making it now easier than ever to dial in massive bass. It’s surprisingly affordable too. The specification of plugins continues. For some reason now, we’re all really busy and don’t have the time to design our synth patches. (Y…

CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego's Waterfront Park at the end of September, bringing another sprawling lineup across its waterfront stages. With so much on offer over the weekend, narrowing down a schedule is no small task. Here are five sets worth building your CRSSD around.…

CRSSD Festival has confirmed its complete lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, returning to Waterfront Park in San Diego on 26 and 27 September. Headlining the two-day event are Chris Lake b2b Disclosure (DJ set) and Mochakk, alongside a bill stacked with electronic music heavyweigh…

Grabbing vocal samples from the internet or vinyl? Here’s how to clean up voice rips with LALAL.AI and its new algorithm, Lynx, and use them in tracks. There’s nothing like a vocal sample to spice up a track. Whether that be an acapella, a stem, or a bit of dialog from an old mov…

Off the back of new single "Show Me", Kashovski takes on our Q&A, covering everything from Zidane to his greatest fear. What's your greatest fear? God's judgement. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Sometimes I'm a bit too reserved. If you weren't making or playing m…

It’s not often an instrument tells you what it is so blatantly. And perhaps there’s a reason for that, as SuperStarSaw is far more than the one-trick pony its name suggests. It’s not uncommon for me to start a review with a disclaimer or controversial statement, so here goes: I r…

New plugin combines resonator‑based acoustic emulation with subtractive synthesis, launching at an introductory price of $99. reFX has released Rippler, a new plugin that combines physical modelling with subtractive synthesis across two independent layers. The plugin is available…

With so many kick drum samples available, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of programming your own. It only takes seconds. Kick drums, eh? You can’t live with ‘em, but you can’t live without programming ‘em. Except, of course, you can – there are bloody millions of kick samples…

If you make a genre like jungle, IDM or breakcore, you need a tracker. These are the five best trackers available, plus how to bring one into your workflow. We’re all familiar with the traditional DAW sequencer, which scrolls along a timeline from left to right. Most major DAWs u…

The new soft synth adapts A. G. Cook’s layered supersaw production techniques for a dedicated plug-in. Super*Saw combines dual oscillator banks, patch morphing, harmonic tools, effects and Native Instruments hardware integration. Native Instruments has released Super*Saw, a soft…

Telepathic Instruments’ Orchid is a fantastic chord generator from Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, but can it appeal to dance music producers too? Telepathic Instruments describe their synthesizer Orchid as an ideas machine. The Orchid ORC-1 (to use its full name) sprung from the min…

Image-Line’s latest FL Studio update rebuilds FLEX, adds encrypted project backup through FL Cloud and expands Gopher, its built-in workflow assistant. The free 2026 release also introduces Transmitter, expands Loop Starter content and adds several smaller changes aimed at day-to…

zplane has released PEEL STEMS 2, a major update to its powerful real-time stem separation plugin. Lower Latency And Updated Separation Engine PEEL STEMS 2 runs on the latest version of zplane’s proprietary real-time stem separation technology. According to the company, processin…

Menura Audio has launched two MDFX units on Kickstarter, bringing tempo-synced delay and reverb to DJ mixers, studio setups and live performance rigs. Berlin-based hardware company Menura Audio has introduced the MDFX Delay and MDFX Reverb, two compact digital effects units desig…

South African Producer Kyle Watson has spent years carving his own path within House Music, building an international career outside of the traditional electronic music centres, from performing at festivals like Ultra South Africa and Coachella to developing a distinctive body of…

AlphaTheta’s new CDJ-1500X brings CDJ-3000X-style touchscreen workflow, built-in Wi-Fi, streaming access and CoBeat audience requests to smaller booths and mobile setups. AlphaTheta has announced the CDJ-1500X, a new DJ multi-player designed for bars, small clubs, home studios an…

With more than 250 names confirmed, the 30 Years ADE edition will take place across Amsterdam from 21 – 25 October 2026. Amsterdam Dance Event has shared the first artist announcement for its 30th anniversary edition, confirming more than 250 acts for ADE 2026. The event will ret…

The update follows a public beta launched at SXSW and adds access to Cubase 15 AI, Ableton Live 12 Lite and a $9.99 monthly Starter plan. Yamaha Music Innovations has updated Yamaha Creator Pass, its subscription platform for music creators, with expanded DAW access, educational…

We talk to Tom Cosm, the technical director of Kevin Parker’s Telepathic Instruments, about how they made their uber-popular Orchid synthesizer. Few recent synthesizers have had the success of Orchid, the debut release from Telepathic Instruments. It probably doesn’t hurt that th…

The updated popular bass drum synth combines synthesis, samples, wavetable generation, internal effects and multi-output routing. PunchBox 2 is built around four sound generators. Three of these are universal sample-based layers, designed to add transients, body, noise or support…

With its multi-stage envelopes, deep modulation system and capacity for long-form sound design, Absynth by Native Instruments has always offered far more than evolving pads and cinematic textures. Using a single gong sample, we explore how the newly revived instrument can generat…

Electronic Music Report 2025–2026 from Elevate Artists explores electronic music industry growth, streaming revenue, touring challenges, emerging markets and artist development trends shaping the sector. Elevate Artists has released The Electronic Music Report 2025–2026, a new in…

UVI suits up for the bass wars with Rumble, a low-end focused synthesizer that ingeniously splits every sound into three component bands. Is this enough to compete with established instruments like Massive? UVI is known for a lot of things, chiefly sophisticated instruments like…

Perfectly recreating your favourite patches is a great way to learn how to program synths. But it’s not the only way, so this month we’re taking a different approach. The plan is: we have no plan… There are two ways to approach music-making. First, go in with an idea… a goal… eve…

Chris Lake and Disclosure, Mochakk, Skepta Mas Tiempo and VTSS are among the artists set to perform at Waterfront Park this September. CRSSD Festival has announced the lineup for its Fall 2026 edition, which will take place again at Waterfront Park in San Diego on 26–27 September…

New JavaScript-based toolkit allows developers to build custom tools that interact directly with Ableton Live projects, with community feedback set to shape its future development. Ableton has announced the public beta release of its new Extensions Software Development Kit (SDK),…

LabelWorx has introduced Elevate, a new programme that combines upfront funding, strategic planning, and promotional support for independent electronic music labels. The initiative is positioned as a response to ongoing cash flow challenges faced by independent labels, particular…

With a new album on the horizon, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith brought the London Contemporary Orchestra to the Barbican for a performance that balanced retrospective and reinvention. We were there to witness Smith push her sound from intimate electronics into rhythm-driven new territory…

It’s been 13 years since Boards of Canada’s last album. Can Inferno compete with the best of the brothers’ work? We were at the first listening event in Tokyo to find out. Boards of Canada (BOC) emerged in the 1990s with a sound so utterly unique and captivating that it took deca…

SystemOne has introduced a major overhaul of its artist booking platform, adding Peppol-compliant invoicing, rebuilt touring tools and AI-assisted scheduling features, alongside a redesigned interface centred around its “The One System for every artist booking agency” positioning…

Attack Editor Eric Brünjes catches up with Juliet Fox for a conversation exploring the realities of building a long-term career in techno while balancing creativity, touring, business and family life. Known for her driving productions, hypnotic DJ sets and work as the founder of…

New platform, SyncPlacement, aims to help independent artists, labels and managers identify sync opportunities and research music supervisors. Innovation Syndicate LLC has launched SyncPlacement, a new software platform focused on music sync research and outreach for independent…

New name. New products. New owners! Is Komplete 26 the most significant Komplete update yet? Don’t you love it when a huge announcement tramples on your big announcement? Well, just as we were putting the finishing touches on this review, inMusic announced the acquisition of Nati…

Research conducted at Drumsheds suggests guided movement sessions paired with electronic music may support nervous system regulation and post-exercise recovery. A new study supported by AlphaTheta and developed by Music and Movement is Medicine (MIM) has explored how structured m…

Explore how to bridge the gap between sound and sight using the powerful connection of Ableton Live and TouchDesigner. From visual processing to MIDI mapping, we break down a custom performance setup where harmonised vocals drive immersive, responsive visuals. Immersive and respo…

Kiviak Instruments has announced WoFi LE, a compact and lower-cost version of its sampling instrument featuring live sampling tools, Wi-Fi integration and expanded storage support. The original WoFi also receives a permanent price reduction. Kiviak Instruments has announced WoFi…

Expressive E are set to overturn the industry (again) with Osmose CE, a controller version of the game-changing MPE keyboard. We spoke with the company to find out more. Although there are a number of MPE-compatible keyboards on the market, none has captured the zeitgeist quite l…

Expressive E has finally given us a MIDI controller version of their game-changing keyboard with Osmose CE. Does it still hold up without the sound engine? Ever since Expressive E started shipping Osmose in 2023, things have been, well, different. Osmose wasn’t the first MPE-comp…

IMS has a way of compressing a year's worth of industry conversation into a few days. Here's what cut through for us in 2026. With Rising Revenues In Electronic music, Where Is The Money Actually Going? The IMS Business Report points to another year of growth for electronic music…

New IMS Business Report highlights rising revenues, expanding audiences and continued genre resilience in 2025. The global electronic music industry generated $15.1 billion in 2025, according to the latest IMS Electronic Music Business Report, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increas…

Ableton has announced a limited-time promotion offering a 25% discount across Live 12, upgrades, and associated sound Packs. The offer is available until Wednesday, 29 April. The discount applies to both Live 12 Suite and Standard editions, as well as upgrades to those versions.…

Lady Tazz channels a cross-continental journey spanning Montreal, Bangladesh and Toronto into her uncompromising sound and Mind Medizin platform. She's a pilot, label boss, business owner and high-level tennis player. So there's a lot going on outside of being a techno DJ. We cau…

u-he head honcho Urs Heckmann talks us through the development of Zebra 3, staying relevant in an era of sample packs and AI, and weathering industry storms for 25 years. This year marks 25 years of plugin developer u-he. Rather than rest on its laurels, the company has released…

u-he has released the long-awaited Zebra 3. We first noticed it was in development way back in November 2022, but it wasn’t until December 2025 that lucky beta testers got to put it through its paces. First impressions were great, and it’s developed even further since then. Now t…

With a new release alongside Pan-Pot landing on his own label Arcane, Eli Brown steps into our Q&A at a moment where his sound feels sharper and more dominant than ever. Eli Brown has built a reputation on keeping things direct. Big records, no overthinking, and a clear sense of…

KSHMR’s Vol. 5 is currently rolling out on Splice in stages, with the full Complete Edition now available via Dharma Worldwide. Splice has launched Dharma Studio, a new label created with producer and artist KSHMR, extending a relationship that began nearly a decade ago with the…

MNTRA FLTRS combines 37 filter algorithms with a unique, graphic-based macro system. Here’s how to get the most out of it. MNTRA Instruments is back again, this time with a new effect plugin called FLTRS. As the name suggests, it’s a filter effect, but this is not your usual lowp…

Berlin-built tool by engineer Patrik Skoog aims to streamline file delivery, feedback, and versioning without compression or login barriers. A new platform designed for musicians and producers has launched, offering lossless streaming and integrated feedback tools directly in the…

Our third 80s-inspired feature in a month… safe to say we’re fully immersed at this point. But when a synth nails that balance of nostalgia and forward-thinking design, it’s hard to resist. In this edition of Synth Secrets, we’re diving into Zebra 3. A long-time favourite among s…

In this Tutorial, we show you the first steps in applying swing to your track. Whether it’s Daft Punk’s Around The World, Fred Again..'s adore u, Larry Heard’s Burning 4 You, Jonasu’s Black Magic, or Daydream Affiliate’s 99 Eyes, swing injects a track with bounce, snap, and livel…

Thanks to a perfect storm of German federal administrative blunders, UK passport renewals, and the extortionately priced logistics of moving my life and studio from Berlin to London, 2026 is shaping up to be the first Superbooth I will miss in nearly a decade. So it was with some…

From early influences to Ibiza moments, Marian (BR) reflects on the journey so far. Marian (BR) is part of a new wave pushing groove-led house back to the centre of the dancefloor. Rooted in Chicago house and driven by percussion, his sound is simple but effective – rolling bassl…

XLN Audio brings the magic of RC-20 to your drums with DB-30 Drum Butter, a drum bus multi-effect processor built around the idea that drums should be fun. Does it deliver? When it comes to drums, XLN Audio knows what they’re doing. Take a look at the company’s catalog, and most…

What are the tracks that get Molécule moving? Look no further as we asked him. Molécule has never approached electronic music in a conventional way. Known for building immersive productions from field recordings, analogue hardware and a deeply physical relationship with sound, he…