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March 2023
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WELCOME
FutureMusic
Editor-In-Chief Si Truss, simon.truss@futurenet.com Reviews Editor, Music Technology
Sound foundations
SCAN TO GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Between the
REGULARS
Waldorf Quantum is back and bigger than ever
MK2 adds polyphonic aftertouch and an increased voice count
The Rhodes V8: an emulation of the MK8 electric piano
> Rhodes have released a plugin version of
Apple release updated Mac mini and MacBook Pro models
> Apple have unveiled M2 Pro and M2
UA’s Sphere DLX and LX can emulate classic mics
> Following the acquisition of Townsend Labs last
Teenage's latest update turns the OP-1 Field into a vocoder
> Given how much it costs, Teenage Engineering
Arturia are now letting anyone buy the MiniFreak V soft synth
> When Arturia announced that their new MiniFreak
Serato’s Studio DAW now has builtin stem separation
> Added to its DJ software in October
Generate new musical ideas in Ableton Live
Create analogue tape-style effects with Ableton Live’s Delay
Om Unit Threads
Civil Music, 2013
Track by track with Om Unit
Folding Shadows “This I knew was the ‘intro’
15 SYNTH PATCHES
(every producer should know)
Reese bass
Ray ‘Renegade’ Keith’s classic drum & bass track
Analogue-style kick
Making your own kick has many benefits, and is simpler than you’d think
Synth sweep FX
We’ve all heard white noise sweeps with their cutoff frequencies steadily climbing. Through the following steps, we’ll look at a more original take
Acid bassline
Fatboy Slim’s classic Everybody Needs A 303 was
Minimoog-style bass
A classic analogue bass patch makes a great jumping-off point for pretty much any monosynth
House organ
The house organ sound on Kylie’s Can’t Get
SYNTH STRINGS
> There’s something truly special about the sound
SYNTH CHOIR
> Even vintage analogue synths can create decent, albeit
Rave chord stab
Here’s how to recreate a rave-worthy chord stab using wavetable synthesis
Ambient pad
Jean Michel Jarre’s Oxygene was a groundbreaking work
5 PATCHES YOU NEED TO KNOW
To finish up, we show you how to create five more classic synth patches you need to have in your arsenal
Spectral effects
The number of these state-of-the-art processors has been increasing in recent years. Let’s find out what they’re all about
Resonance suppression with Mastering The Mix Reso
1Like Serum, Little AlterBoy and VintageVerb before it,
Bitwig’s Spectral Suite
After some internet controversy, Bitwig’s new Spectral Suite
New sonic possibilities with Bitwig’s Loud Split processor
1Loud Split is a revelation. Thanks to spectral
Spectral compression with Sonible smart:comp 2
>Spectral compression is a term that’s used by
Delay times across the spectrum with MSpectralDelay
1 MSpectralDelay’s Easy Mode contains 20 powerful spectral
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Spectral smoothing and soothing
>Spectral soothing plugins, including Smooth Operator and Reso
Spectral smoothing with Baby Audio Smooth Operator
1Smooth Operator is one of the best known
Korg Drumlogue
Leo Maymind gives us a deeper insight into how to get the most out of this latest, percussive addition to the much loved range
EXPLORING DRUMLOGUE’S JAM-PACKED FEATURE SET
So, let’s dive in. First, the hardware itself
Programming a polymetric rhythm on the Drumlogue
Polymetric patterns (or polyrhythms, as they are often called) are possible on the Drumlogue. Here’s how to break out of that 4/4 rut
STEP PROBABILITY WORKFLOW, NOW ON THE DRUMLOGUE!
Just like machines by Elektron and Polyend, the
GOING DEEPER WITH THE DRUMLOGUE
GROOVE >Groove settings are unique and can really
Going further with motion sequencing to program a melodic bassline
While the Drumlogue isn’t quite a full melodic groovebox, programming basslines and melodies is possible. Here’s how to add a bit of melodic spice
UNDERSTANDING: Stereo width
To fully get a handle on width, and
Quick synth tips: Part 3
Get more out of your synths with our series of quick-and-dirty synthesis tips
FM | GEAR GUIDE
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LISEL
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SNOW GHOSTS
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REVIEWS
Cherry Audio Synth Stack 3 $299
Cherry Audio’s product line has exploded recently. Si Truss asks if Synth Stack can now rival the likes of the V Collection…
Casper Bastl Softpop SPII £445
Is the Softpop’s semi-modular box of tricks the portable delight it’s been (hard) sold as? Rob Redman finds out
Apogee Boom £329
Boasting impressive components, the Boom doesn’t come cheap. Is it worth it? Simon Fellows tests it out
Roli Seaboard Rise 2 £1,099
Roli’s long-awaited sequel has finally arrived. Daryl Robertson finds out if it rises to the occasion
Elk Live £300
With online collaboration becoming increasingly a norm, Jon Musgrave tries out an all-in-one turnkey solution
Neat Worker Bee II £100
Is the Worker Bee II a real honey or have we been stung? Bee suit at the ready, Simon Fellows lifts the hive lid…
Universal Audio Volt 4 £225
UA’s Volt interfaces are designed to be simple and portable. Charlotte Sterland checks out the latest in the range
Luftrum – Lunaris 2 $179
>A few months ago we were impressed by
Audiotent – Solar $56
>Next in a long line of top-drawer releases
Sample Magic – Beat Alchemy From $7.99/month
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Ghost Syndicate – BLU: Liquid Drum & Bass £29.95
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Lese Eigen
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UNCHARTED TERRITORY
While there have been a large number of
Arturia Pigments €199
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