Prolific Jamaican duo Sly & Robbie’s Robbie Shakespeare has died in Florida, age 68. Known for his smooth, infectious productions and renowned bass skills, he sadly passed away on Wednesday 8th December 2021. The Jamaican Gleaner has reported that Robbie Shakespeare has died due to complications during kidney surgery on Wednesday. He had been residing…
In our latest YouTube video, we take you through what 7th Sus 13 (add 9) chords are, how to use them and how to apply them to dance music. Our Passing Notes has been a popular series on Attack. Over the nine years we’ve published we’ve explored all aspects of music theory in dance music….
Native Instruments launched Komplete Now ($9.99 per month), a subscription-based music production software collection for producers and beatmakers. Komplete Now is a collection of virtual instruments and audio effects developed by Native Instruments, available as a monthly subscription. The subscription costs $9.99 per month (or $99 per year), and new users can get a three-month…
IK Multimedia offers the MixBox multi-effect app for the iPad as a free download. MixBox was initially priced at $79.99 (read our MixBox review for more info). The latest version of MixBox for iPad is a free app, but only some of the content is available. The free edition of MixBox comes with eight audio…
Spitfire Audio releases LA Atmos, a free LABS series instrument library based on field recordings. I’m always happy to hear about any new addition to the LABS series. If you’re a budding composer, these instrument libraries are amongst the best freebies around. This latest addition is LA Atmos, a collection of real-life sounds from Los…
With a bevy of updates and two new devices, Manifest Audio reveal a full-fledged workflow ecosystem of generative MIDI effects and creative tools. Eight to Pulsate Touted as “biomimicry in action,” Manifest Audio’s newly-released Octopulse MIDI generator takes inspiration from creatures of the deep. Combining eight individually-adjustable “pulse arms” with global control of all pulses…
In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to create an analogue synthwave bassline inspired by Trans-X’s synth-pop classic, ‘Living On Video’. ‘Living On Video’ by Canadian synth-pop band Trans-X is a standout in a decade of pretty incredible songs. It’s got dispassionate female vocals, a wicked vocoder, and of course that unstoppable bassline, which…
Top ten for December from Sardinian producer & DJ Elisa Bee, resident on Raheem Radio & releases on Unknown to the Unknown, Balkan Vinyl, Booty Call & Symbolism. Follow Elisa Bee Sardinian DJ & producer Elisa Bee’s top ten for December featuring tracks from Justin Cudmore, Donato Dozzy, Kerrie and more. FOLLOW ATTACK MAGAZINE [social-links…
