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Rocketbook Pro
Why recycle paper when you can do away with it altogether?
WAVETABLE SYNTHESIS
A synth technique used by elites from Tangerine Dream to Skrillex, wavetable synthesis literally adds whole new dimensions of texture and movement to your sound design. But how does it work? Our comprehensive guide is here to help...
Ableton Push 3: €949/€1899 PC MAC
Ableton’s new Push is a game-changer for music production but does it really mean the end of computer music making as we know it?
Baby Audio BA-1: Evolving everyday softsynth design
Hot on the heels of the launch of its very first, retro-tailored softsynth, we speak to Baby Audio's Caspar Bock to find out more about why the company has taken the leap into the canyon of synth-craft, and learn all about the awesome BA-1
Nathan Fake
Having released records on Ninja Tune and Border Community, Nathan Fake has become one of the most respected figures in electronic music. On top of his own work, he's remixed the likes of Radiohead and Jon Hopkins and gained a great rep for his amazing live shows. And it turns out he reached all this success via Cool Edit Pro (and magazines like this)
Spitfire Audio: Abbey Road Orchestra - High Percussion £399 PC MAC
Finding the perfect high-pitched bash for your cinematic or orchestral productions requires elbow grease. Spitfire is here to lend a hand
Make '80s stereo synth stabs
Ever wondered how you can make your Short and snappy synth sounds even more interesting? It’s all about the stereo
Controlling distortion
Distortion can be great for adding energy to your mix, and in this masterclass, we’re focusing on applying it to specific sounds
Caelum Audio Choric: £49.99 PC MAC
Think you're well-stocked with chorus effects? Think again. Choric could provide you with a whole new galaxy of creative potential
Bitwig Studio 5 - €399 PC MAC LINUX
With version 5, Bitwig is redefining what a DAW is. This latest update sees it become a modulating monster of a DAW and instrument
DH Plugins Halo 2 £99 PC MAC
Halo has become known for its capabilities in the bass music realms. We explore what the latest update has to offer
BITWIG STUDIO 8-TRACK GIVEAWAY
Fancy getting yourself a fully-featured DAW absolutely free? Then read on...
Apple Logic Pro for iPad - £4.99/$4.99 per month iPAD
Apple has finally brought its flagship DAW to the iPad domain. Is this the next logical progression for the computer-based musician?
JOAN
With millions of streams, a blossoming global fanbase and a knack for gleaming pop production, Arkansas duo joan are poised to become a very big thing. We caught up with the pair on the heels of their debut album superglue's release to learn more about their home studio working methods and how they've cultivated organic fame
Mac malware on the rise?
The bad guys are coming for your Apple devices - we find out why
Crave
THE GEAR WE'RE LUSTING AFTER
Apple's 'pro' apps finally arrive on iPad
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro available for a monthly fee
Don't miss these QUICK FIXES!
As a rule, Apple kit is reassuringly reliable, but it's easy to get bewildered when you hit an issue. Fortunately, we've got a round-up of easy Mac, iPhone and iPad remedies for you
Spectrasonics Twisted Trees Sonic Extension
If you go down to the woods today, you'll be surprised to find a sounddesigner not so much hugging trees as hitting and twisting them!
Toontrack EZKeys Synthwave & EZX Expansion
Want your track to sound like it was birthed in the technicolor 80s? Toontrack are on hand, transporting us to when synths ruled the waves
Sonora Cinematic Harmonic Bloom
Bloom is all about extracting harmonics and chaotic waveforms based on noise... but fortunately, it's a lot better than that sounds
MANON GRANDJEAN
From working to bring Stormzy's decade-defining debut to life to switching tracks from studio engineer to mixing specialist, Manon Grandjean's expertise has been widely acclaimed by the industry. Following a trio of MPG Award wins, Manon is now keen to expand her career into new areas. We caught up with Manon to learn more about her studio work, and glean some insight on how to make it as a mix engineer...
JMG Sound Retronaut
Promising to infuse the crackle of yesteryear into your tracks, Retronaut goes beyond its lo-fi headline to deliver thrilling sound-shaping abilities
Digit Music Cmpsr
A hardware controller that merges accessibility, music, and gaming practices into something everybody can use.... with a very large joystick!
Gain staging
Being in control of your levels is a vital aspect of mixing, but how should we approach this when mixing in the box?
Make a Gorillaz-style synth string patch
This month, we use a retro sound in an über-contemporary setting, as our synth strings get the Gorillaz treatment
ARRANGE TRACKS LIKE A PRO
Taking the time to work up your sketches into fully-fledged tracks can be a tricky process. That's why it's important to understand how an effective arrangement works to take listeners on a journey...
15 questions with...Tom Salta
Not content with being one of the video game industry's most acclaimed composers, Tom Salta has turned his attention to plugin development, with the wonderful Auto-Bounce taking the sting out of finalising Logic productions. We spoke to Tom about this life-saving new tool and what motivates his creativity....
15 questions with...Suki Sou
Musician, sound designer and radio presenter Suki Sou may have a studio full of bespoke hardware and software that denotes a precision-based mindset, but she’s also big on adaptability. And her music – influenced by everyone from Raymond Scott to Joanna Brouk, Aphex Twin to Teresa Teng – puts that multifaceted approach on show
W.A. Production KSHMR Reverb
Globally acclaimed music producer KSHMR collaborates with W.A. Production to deliver his first reverb plugin with many distinctive features