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Future Music
August 2021
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WELCOME
Back to live
The return of live music and clubs has
FEATURES
Bitwig Studio 4 promises to unlock ‘new musical timelines’
Version 4 brings new sequencing and probability  tools, plus native support for Apple Silicon
Splice now works better with your DAW
> Hot on the heels of the
Apple bring Spatial Audio tools to Logic Pro
> Announced last month, Apple’s Spatial Audio technology
Arturia’s FX Collection 2 bundles 22 ‘audio effects that you’ll actually use’
> Arturia have unveiled version 2 of their
Sub Focus
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A Night At The Baths
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Chronology
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REFRESH YOUR LIVE SETUP
As worldwide restrictions begin to ease and the live music sector eyes a tentative return, it’s time to refresh your live rig – we’ll help you get gig-ready with essential tips and musthave gear
Maschine+
Want to ditch the laptop without losing all the conveniences of a DAW? NI’s standalone Maschine might just be the perfect middle ground
MPC One/Live II
Akai’s latest MPCs are fully standalone, broadly powerful, and play surprisingly well with analogue synths and modular gear
GIGGING TIPS FOR KEYBOARDISTS
> As a keyboardist you want to
KeyStep Pro
The new flagship for Arturia’s Step range is a sequencing powerhouse – great with modular gear, MIDI hardware, software, or a combo of them all!
SQ-64
A modern take on the old-school analogue sequencer format, Korg’s compact, convenient multi-channel unit could be what your live set needs
Circuit Tracks
The handy compact groovebox gets even more useful thanks to a pair of external sequencing tracks. Could it be your new live hub?
UNO Synth Pro
The Italian brand’s latest analogue synth is surprisingly feature packed for its convenient size and tempting price
Wavestate & Opsix
These digital synths put a modern spin on vintage sound engines – great for retro synthwave vibes with modern, performance-friendly conveniences
REWIND! A POST-LOCKDOWN DJ REFRESHER
> Grab your records and headphones –
Sunroof
Sunroof duo Gareth Jones and Daniel Miller have finally released their debut electronic album 40 years after they first became friends. Danny Turner reveals how the iconic producers’ modular jams finally saw fruition
THE TRACK
Leading producers go in-depth on the sounds, ideas and techniques behind their latest releases
Hitting the road with modular gear
Rob Redman delves into the forgotten world of live music, exposing some key tools and techniques to help you win over the gigging masses
INTERVIEWS
“My studio wouldn’t be complete without at least a couple outboard synths or keyboards”
MNDSGN LA-based producer Ringgo Ancheta, aka Mndsgn, is
BEC Trusting The Mystery
Second State Audio, 2021 VIDEO ON FILESILO Berlin-based techno
Creating Trusting The Mystery’s banging beats
Rebecca uses Live’s built-in effects to get the most out of her beefy kick drums and tom
Elkka
Rising UK house producer Elkka has evolved from struggling singer/songwriter to creating a truly distinctive sound. Danny Turner discusses her metamorphosis and newly released EP
Erika de Casier
The Portuguese-Danish singer-songwriter and producer with a flare for ‘feelgood’ chats to Kate Puttick about the joys of learning
REVIEWS
Trap
A genre? A movement? A key element of hip-hop? This month we explore the roots of the modern trap sound
Three classic trap production techniques
808 kick bass 1 Key to the
Novation Circuit Rhythm £360
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Marantz MPM-4000U £80
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MULTI-EFFECTS
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Wavefonix 3340 VCO £229 and 1847 VCDO £159
Should this pair of oscillators earn a place in your rack? Rob Redman takes them for a spin
Korg NC-Q1 £299
Can noise cancelling headphones help you hear yourself in the DJ booth? Jon Musgrave sizes up this new smart design from Korg
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 £319
Critical listening on headphones can be a bit hit and miss. Jon Musgrave sizes up this new Austrian-made design
Arturia Pigments 3 €199
Chris Hughes explores the next evolution of the powerhouse soft synth from Arturia
IK Multimedia MixBox
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UVI - Super-7 €79
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NEW ENTRY
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HIGH-END SYNTHS
Sequential Pro 3 from £1,459 Full Review: FM366
STANDALONE MUSIC MAKERS
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HARDWARE SEQUENCERS
Korg SQ-64 £269 Full Review: FM367 | An
SOFTSYNTHS
NEW ENTRY Arturia Pigments 3 €199 Full Review:
SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHS
Moog Matriarch £1,979 Full Review: FM355 The Matriarch