The latest computer music gear tested and rated!

welcome

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Game changers?

May saw some big names jostle for the computer-free music crown. *Sob*

Damage dealt

Heavyocity’s new Damage Guitars: guitar sounds so beefy

App watch

We report on the latest developments in phone and tablet music making

10 years back

Our monthly shake-of-thehead at our earlier selves’ news choices…

Does anyone Objekt?

Launched last month, came Reason’s ultra-cool modelling synth

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

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BITWIG STUDIO 8-TRACK GIVEAWAY

Fancy getting yourself a fully-featured DAW absolutely free? Then read on…

Bitwig 8-Track

8-Track gives you a free taster of Bitwig Studio’s easy-to-use interface. Let’s look closer…

Unusual Percussion

This month, our sample spawners rustled up some percussive sounds that take something of an off-beat approach. Download from bit.ly/cm323downloads

Classic samples The Chilly Collection

Is the searing heat and increased demands to leave your studio making you long for winter? Time to get some chilly respite…

Loopmasters cm323 samples

This month’s demo sample selection highlighting Loopmasters’ latest releases

Mode Audio cm323 samples

Guest samplists Mode Audio deliver another showcase of

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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

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…

Wavetable formats

First things first, let’s take a look at what’s going on behind the scenes…

Designing wavetables

With all of the tuning mathematics in place, we move to the nuts and bolts…

Bespoke editors and approaches

There’s a whole host of methods to expand your wavetable creativity…

Popular wavetable synths

Put the theory into action with these popular plugins

Synths and apps that assist with wavetable creation

DAWs Most, if not all, DAWs contain all

14 wavetable synthesis tips

01 WAVETABLES AS MULTI-SAMPLES The ability of advanced

Make ’80s stereo synth stabs

Synth masterclass

NOT JUST FOR VINTAGE!

One great thing about synth patches is that

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

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)

Push 3 €949/€1899

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?

Logic Pro for iPad

£4.99/$4.99 per month iPAD

Bitwig Studio 5

€399 PC MAC LINUX

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

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

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

Beatmaker Circuits £58 PC MAC

Ever wanted to create classic drum machine and vintage drum grooves but don’t have the know-how? We may have just the thing…

Soundware round-up

W. A. Production Free Anniversary Collection Vol. 9

Soundware round-up

Bingoshakerz Tech House Sessions 4 $20.95 The Bingo