Computer Music issue 205 - DRUM & BASS - July 2014

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INCLUDES FREE Rob Papen RP-Distort CM+39 more plugins, 1140+ samples, 4+ HOURS of video* and more - seedownloads FAQ. (*Markus Schulz Producer Masterclass video only with print and Apple Newsstand editions)


D&B FOCUS 2014

A host of pro producers reveal to you their greatest DnB production techniques in over TWO HOURS of exclusive VIDEO TUTORIALS! PLUS exclusive live breakbeat sample pack from E-Z ROLLERS!


Video masterclasses with:

  • E-Z ROLLERS: Live breakbeat recording and mixing masterclass with production kingpin Alex Banks
  • STATE OF MIND: Crafting the beats and bass for their neuro banger Response Signal
  • INSIDEINFO: Atmospheric pad design with the master of polished, techy DnB
  • TYKE: Creating a maximum-impact jump-up track for the dancefloor
  • CHROMATIC: The fast-rising trio use CM Plugins to create a complete track - project files included!


Check out Part 1 of State of Mind's video:


FREE ROB PAPEN PLUGIN


MARKUS SCHULZ IN-STUDIO VIDEO***


1140+ SAMPLES

  • VIP Series: E-Z Rollers - Live Breaks: 500MB of live breakbeats and drum multitracks!
  • Bass Boutique:900 exclusive real and synthetic bass sounds and loops


BITWIG INSTRUMENTS

  • Get your head around the brilliant instruments in exciting new DAW Bitwig Studio with our video-packed guide! Learn how to use FM-4, Organ, E-Kick, Sampler, Polysynth and more. Here's just one of the videos in this guide:


10 HAT TRICKS

  • We've put together our 10 favourite tricks for programming and processing hi-hats - with video for every single trick and technique! Here's one to get you started:


TUTORIALS and VIDEOS

  • Easy Guide - Rests: Let your music breathe and groove by using rests - PLUS VIDEO
  • 20 Problems Solved: Get the answers to common computer music ailments
  • RP-Distort CM: Get going with this issue's awesome free software - PLUS VIDEO
  • Keep It Real - Acoustic Guitar: Put the squeeze on your MIDI programming
  • AND MORE!


INTERVIEWS

  • Addison Groove: What next after juke smashFootcrab? The UK producer opens up to CM.
  • Madrona Labs: We talk to Randy Jones, the synth mastermind behind Aalto and Kaivo
  • Laura Jones: This leading light of the deep house scene reveals the software behind her trend-setting sound


REVIEWS

  • Toontrack EZdrummer 2
  • Rob Papen Blue II
  • Native Instruments Molekular
  • WavesADT
  • Acustica Trinity EQ
  • Impact SoundworksArchtop
  • Amazing Noises Dark Synth
  • LiineLemur 5
  • Sonimus Britson
  • PLUS 15 MORE REVIEWS


35+ EXCLUSIVE PLUGINS

  • Every issue of Computer Music comes with CM Plugins, an exclusive collection of pro-quality VST/AU instruments and effects for PC and Mac. Check out our full CM Plugins listand the CM Plugins FAQfor more info.


…AND MUCH MORE!

***Producer Masterclass video is not currently downloadable. Apple Newsstand readers can watch it directly inside the app via internet streaming. Print edition includes Producer Masterclass on the DVD. Other digital formats inc. Zinio & Google Play do not include Producer Masterclass video.

cm205 is on sale now in the UK, Apple Newsstand and Zinio. Overseas dates for print edition are roughly: USA + 4 weeks after UK / Australia +8 weeks / Europe +2 weeks / South Africa +6 weeks / Canada +4 weeks

Computer Music

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.