Computer Music 180, August 2012 – Special FX

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SPECIAL FX

• Create jaw-dropping special FX with our epic sound design masterclass - make perfect sweeps, risers, impacts, lasers, and much more!

SOFTWARE
Expert Sleepers XFadeLooperCM: Brilliant sampler for PC and Mac, with unusual sound design features

SAMPLES

VIP Series - Sinistarr: 800+ exclusive samples from drum 'n' bass maestro Sinistarr.

VIDEO

Zombie Disco Squad Producer Masterclass in-studio video
15 tutorial videos: Expert video walkthroughs to accompany our tutorial articles!


TUTORIALS

CM Focus - FM8: Make great sounds from scratch with NI's brilliant FM synth - video tutorials included!
Fakebit: Use modern software to cheat your way to an 8-bit chiptune sound.
Record great vocals: From setting up the mic to comping takes and fixing mistakes, it's all covered here
Keep it Legal: Stay out of legal hot water with our guide to sample copyright and clearance
Recreation Therapy: Recreate the opening synth sound from Labrinth's Earthquake


INTERVIEWS

Guy Gerber: The open-minded producer speaks to CM about synths, software and more
Jody Wisternoff: What are prog house icon Jody's five fave plug-ins?
Sinistarr: Our VIP Series special guest discusses his approach to sound creation
DDMF: We speak exclusively to Christian Siedschlag, the brains behind DDMF's brilliant plug-ins


REVIEWS:
Zynaptiq Pitchmap // Roland R-Mix // 112dB Big Blue Compressor // Modartt Pianoteq 4 Pro // eaReckon Analog87 Series // Sinevibes Reactive // Photosounder SplineEQ

…AND MUCH MORE!

*Software, samples and video currently available only with the physical print edition. Downloads for digital editions are in development

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Computer Music magazine is the world’s best selling publication dedicated solely to making great music with your Mac or PC computer. Each issue it brings its lucky readers the best in cutting-edge tutorials, need-to-know, expert software reviews and even all the tools you actually need to make great music today, courtesy of our legendary CM Plugin Suite.