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Got Computer Music for Apple Newsstand? Then download the Tutorial Files here!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +0000

The Tutorial Files that accompany Computer Music's guides can now be downloaded, for the benefit of those reading via Apple Newsstand or Zinio(these files are included on the DVD that comes with the print edition).

Computer Music 175, March issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 174, February issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 173, January issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 172, December issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 171, November issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 170, Autumn issue – DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES – MAG INFO

Computer Music 169, October issue –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

CM Special 50: Beats & Bass –DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

CM Special 49, Beginner's Guide – DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES – MAG INFO

CM Special 42, Make Dance Music – DOWNLOAD TUTORIAL FILES–MAG INFO

Computer Music 175 - Future Synths - On sale now!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000

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FUTURE SYNTHS
• Make your best synth sounds ever with our massive guide to state-of-the-art synthesis. You'll learn how to create terrific patches using cutting-edge granular, FM, VA, wavetable and spectral synths, and plenty more besides!

ON THE 7.7GB DISC
• Found Sounds samples: 1821 multisamples, organic arps, broken beats, freaky FX and more!
• Drummix CM: A beautifully recorded virtual drum kit plug-in for PC is yours, courtesy of Bluenoise Plugins
• NAPT Producer Masterclass tutorial and video

IN THE MAG
• Taking the hiss: Kill hum, neutralise noise and seamlessly edit out sonic gremlins
• Start to finish: Feel like you're trapped in a four-bar loop? Turn those ideas into finished tracks with our guide!
• Tune up your studio: Fix dodgy acoustics and transform your studio into a place of unbridled creativity
• CM Focus: Complextro
• Dimitri From Paris interview
• Round-up: Limiters
• Reviews: Cycling '74 Max 6 – PreSonus Studio One 2 – Arturia Oberheim SEM V – Cakewalk Sonar X1 Producer Expanded – Waves BassRider – Magix Music Maker MX Premium – SoniVox Wobble – and more

…AND MUCH MORE!

cm175 is on sale now in the UK. Overseas dates are roughly: USA + 4 weeks after UK / Australia +8 weeks / Europe +2 weeks / South Africa +6 weeks / Canada +4 weeks. Alternatively, order online at www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk

WIN Waldorf plug-ins with Computer Music magazine!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000

For Computer Music 174's competition, we're giving away €1032 of awesome prizes from synth legends Waldorf.

Four first-place winners can each choose from three prize options: powerful vocoder effect Lector (8/10, cm173), hardware-inspired synth Largo (8/10, cm142) or PPG Wave 3.V (9/10, cm162), which is the virtual version of the legendary PPG Wave synthesiser. Lector and PPG Wave 3.V are both worth €169, while Largo costs €199.

Four runners-up will also be drawn, with each receiving a copy of the Waldorf Edition, worth €59. This pack comprises three classic Waldorf plug-ins: drum synth Attack, PPG Wave 2.V and funky D-Pole filter effect.

Like our Facebook page to get the entry link, or find it on p68 of Computer Music 174. The deadline is 9 February 2012.

Computer Music 174 – Drum 'n' Bass 2012 – ON SALE NOW!

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:16:00 +0000

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DRUM 'N' BASS 2012
• FRICTION, SPECTRASOUL, INTERFACE and ROCKWELL star in our massive video-packed guide! Featuring hours of in-studio video, technique-packed walkthroughs and an easy guide to building a DnB tune from scratch.

ON THE 7.8GB DISC
• NOOKIE VIP Series samples: 800 exclusive sounds from the DnB legend!
• Amplifikation CM: Tone by the ton with Kuassa's dual-channel guitar amp plug-in for PC and Mac
• ELITE FORCE Producer Masterclass tutorial and video

IN THE MAG
• PORTER ROBINSON interview
• Get a Pro Sound for Free: Use free plug-ins to create a polished, professional mix
• In the Groove: What is "groove", anyhow? We demystify it and show how to create infectious rhythms
• Reaction Time: Go beyond generative music and discover reactive music!
• CM Focus: Brass
• Round-up: Filters
• Reviews: iZotope Ozone 5 – Avid Pro Tools 10 – Image-Line Harmor – LinPlug relectro – KV331 Audio SynthMaster 2.5 – Audio Damage FilterStation – DMGAudio EQuick – and more

…AND MUCH MORE!

cm174 is on sale now in the UK. Overseas dates are roughly: USA + 4 weeks after UK / Australia +8 weeks / Europe +2 weeks / South Africa +6 weeks / Canada +4 weeks. Alternatively, order online at www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk

What's on the hard drive of genre-mashing producer Audnoyz?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:50:00 +0000

Genre-blending producer Audnoyz tells CM what's lurking on his hard drive…

Cakewalk SONAR X1
It's like a Logic equivalent for Windows. It's pretty versatile, sounds great, and I don't need a dongle to run it! SONAR has a lot of great plug-ins – topping my list are the convolution reverb (which I use a lot for reversing the impulse responses), the tempo delay, bit decimator, built-in channel compressors, and EQs. Basically all the dynamics processors are just great. Also, the ability to stay organised using track folders is just so important, especially with track counts north of 80!

UAD plug-ins
I have two UAD-1 cards and use them religiously on every project. My favorite plug-ins are the Fairchild comp that you can really push hard, LA-2A, 1176 blackface, the EMT plate 140 reverb (which is a real gem and great for the retro sound I go for a lot with vocals), the Nigel guitar rack (used on tracks other than guitars like saxophone), and the CS1 processor, which has some freaky modulation and filter effects.

Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2 & Rapture
I got hipped to "Zaayta" by a couple of my DnB friends who had been using it for phat bass sounds long before Cakewalk owned it. I also run the Z3Ta+ fx plug-in as a VST audio effect, which is just brilliant on anything, especially vocals. Nothing sounds like Rapture and, like Z3TA+, it comes from the RGC pedigree. It's really light on CPU and fantastic for soundscapes, creating textures and weirdness. My favorite patches by far are Biolabs (Biomechanoid), PatchArea (Chad Beckwith) and Big Tone (Nico Hertz).

Sonic Charge Microtonic
This is a great drum synth, and it's easy to use too. It's my go-to for electronic grooves and there are lots of free programs available for it! Nice round kicks that don't need additional EQ or compression, and you can really come up with some interesting sounds, messing with the mod and noise controls. It's so much more than a drum machine – it's really a "sound tool" – and it's really light on CPU too.

Voxengo Elephant
It's always the final stage of my mastering chain. It provides a level of control that's unlike so many brickwall limiters. I like having control over the transient form that affects overall colorisation and transient response – I find it can really make a difference depending on the material you are working on. I tend to use the asymmetric transient form a lot to vary things to get a more analog outcome.

The new Audnoyz album Audnoyz Project Vol 2 is just out on iTunes and www.audnoyz.com.

Computer Music 173, January issue – MASTERING – On sale now!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:04:00 +0000

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MASTERING
• Give your mixes a professional, polished sound with our expert advice, walkthroughs and pro tips

ON THE 7.3GB DISC
• PolyKB II CM: Beautiful analogue-modeled synth plug-in from XILS-lab, for PC and Mac!
• 2091 Acoustic Collection samples: Chords, multisamples and loops of guitars, zithers, percussion and more
• Tomb Crew Producer Masterclass tutorial and video

IN THE MAG
• Beat the Maschine: Getting the most out of Native Instruments' modern-day groovebox
• Playing the Field: Get out of the studio and get into field recording with our guide
• Enhance Your Sounds: Focus on your sounds' best bits and transform them from OK into awesome
• CM Focus: Auto-Tune
• Digitalism interview
• Round-up: Tape Simulators
• Reviews: Dmitry Sches Diversion - Image-Line Groove Machine - Waldorf Lector - Native Instruments Solid Mix Series - Tone2 AkustiX Enhancer - Intermorphic Mixtikl 4 - and more

…AND MUCH MORE!

cm173 is on sale now in the UK. Overseas dates are roughly: USA + 4 weeks after UK / Australia +8 weeks / Europe +2 weeks / South Africa +6 weeks / Canada +4 weeks. Alternatively, order online at www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk

Free iOS music making event in London

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

Here's a cool story from our chums at Music Radar.

iOS music making has become a very big deal in 2011, so it seems entirely appropriate that, as the year draws to a close, a special event for mobile music makers has been arranged in London for this Wednesday evening (7 December).

CDR Knowledge - Create Music Mobile features a hands-on area that includes iOS devices loaded up with the following apps:

AmpliTube - IK Multimedia
BeatMaker 2 - Intua
DM1 - Fingerlab
Fairlight - Fairlight Instruments
Fl Studio Mobile - Image Line
GarageBand - Apple
iElectribe - Korg Inc
iMaschine - Native Instruments
NanoStudio - Blip Interactive
SampleTank - IK Multimedia
SoundCloud player for iPad - SoundCloud
Rhythm Studio - Pulse Code Inc
Tabletop - Retronymns

You'll be able to play with these under the guidance of a team of experienced producers and specialists.

There will also be interview and Q&A sessions with the creators of Liine Lemur for iPad (this is an exclusive preview) and Korg iElectribe, plus walkthroughs on GarageBand, SoundCloud for iPad and NI iMaschine (this last one from Morgan Zarate of Spacek, Hyperdub and The Shining).

Visitors will also see producer showcases from So Solid Crew's Dready and Ace from Skunk Anansie, while there'll be a DJ set featuring tracks produced using mobile apps (these can be submitted now via SoundCloud).

CDR Knowledge - Create Music Mobile takes place at Reliance Square, 29A New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3HH and runs from 7-12pm on 7 December. Entry is free, though you need to register for tickets.

Computer Music 172, December issue – Tricks of the Trade – on sale now!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:03:00 +0000

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE
• Make any track more effective with the no-nonsense production techniques that every pro keeps up their sleeve!

ON THE 7.2GB DISC
• Dirty Panda CM: CFA-Sound's thunderous analogue-modelled drum synth plug-in for PC
• 800 RackNRuin VIP Series Samples: Exclusive samples from the bass music boss
• Sy & Unknown Producer Masterclass tutorial and video

IN THE MAG
• Make a tune with Traktor: Look beyond the obvious as we use the DJ application to create a track
• The CM Guide to Meteor: Is this the first full-blown DAW for iOS? We explore Meteor's features...
• Intelligent Percussion: From glitchy kicks to snazzy snares, we've got IDM drum parts covered
• CM Focus: Disco House
• DJ Food interview
• Round-up: Analogue-style compressors
• Reviews: Native Instruments Maschine Mikro - Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 - Steinberg RND Portico Bundle - Hamburg-Audio Nuklear - Best Service Synth-Werk - Steinberg Sequel 3 - and more

…AND MUCH MORE!

cm172 is on sale now in the UK. Overseas dates are roughly: USA + 4 weeks after UK / Australia +8 weeks / Europe +2 weeks / South Africa +6 weeks / Canada +4 weeks. Alternatively, order online at www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk

GeistCM – attention Mac users!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:12:00 +0000

It has come to our attention that some Mac users have experienced problems using certain de-archiving tools to unpack the GeistCM software (RAR) folder supplied with Computer Music Special 50. If this applies to you, please download an updated package from your FXpansion user account. Login to your account at www.fxpansion.com and go to Support/Downloads to find the link. If you are unable to handle a large (139MB) download, please email our disc support team (discsupport@futurenet.com) for an alternative solution. Apologies for the inconvenience.

See GeistCM in action

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:45:00 +0000

Resample, slice, sequence, mix and effect your drum and rhythm parts to perfection with our exclusive free software

GeistCM is an amazing free rhythm production machine based on FXpansion's mighty Geist. Check out the video to see it in action.

Want one? GeistCM is yours exclusively with the brand-new Computer Music Special (issue 50: Beats & Bass). Don't miss it!

Available from: UK & mail-order 2 November • Europe 9 November • North America 30 November • ROW 14 December

Exclusive software from FXpansion and Computer Music magazine

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000

GeistCM is an amazing free rhythm production machine based on FXpansion's mighty Geist. Yours exclusively with the brand-new Computer Music Special (issue 50: Beats & Bass). Don't miss it!

Available from: Mail-order now from MyFavouriteMagazines or at newsagents' from UK 2 November • Europe 9 November • North America 30 November • ROW 14 December

Beats & Bass: The Producer's Guide

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:55:00 +0000

Computer Music Special 50 • Beats & Bass: The Producer's Guide • brings you expert techniques and tricks for building bigger beats and badder basslines with your PC or Mac. Plus, there's exclusive free software on the disc and a top collection of samples. Don't miss out!

Exclusive software! GeistCM is an awesome free rhythm production machine, yours only with this CM Special disc. Created by FXpansion based on their amazing Geist sampling drum instrument, this is definitely one not to miss. Comes complete with a beginners' start-up video on the disc and an in-depth creative tutorial in the mag

Inside the mag: Step-by-step tutorials on programming and sound design for dubstep, DnB, house, rock, dancehall, future jungle, techno and hip-hop

Pro advice from Skrillex, Noisia, Carl Craig, Mark Pritchard, Steve Lawler and Terror Danjah

Advanced bass resampling techniques as used by the dubstep and neurofunk elite

How to create a live-sounding rhythm section with your DAW – no musicians required!

2590 samples: the best of CM beats and bass – a hand-picked collection of full kits, drum loops and one-shot kicks, snares, hats, rides, crashes and percussion from CM's massive sample vaults

Beat- and bass-meisters' toolbox. Is your arsenal lacking? Find out what you need with our recommended samplers, effects, freeware and more!

CM Special 50: Beats & Bass is available by mail-order now or at newsagents from: UK 2 November • Europe 9 November • North America 30 November • ROW 14 December

Stockists: Selected WH Smith, Chapters and independent newsagents or MyFavouriteMagazines.co.uk

Digital editions are also available on Zinio and iPad/iPhone Newsstand from 2 November 2011 (Please note: we are currently unable to offer disc content with digital editions, but we're working on it)