February 2009

  1. Buyers' guide: British custom-built snare drums

    FVF Custom: exotic

    5 of the best of British from £325

  2. 6 'wrong' musical ideas that turned out right

    Phil Collins: Godfather of gated reverb.

    Take inspiration from these innovators

  3. 7 breakbeat production problems solved

    Make sure your breaks aren't broken.

    Make your sampled drums sound like the pros'

  4. How to build your own studio in 11 easy steps

    A garden shed is a good place to start...

    From soundproofing to floating floors…

  5. 10 ways to upgrade your studio for £10

    Circuit bending an electronic toy is affordable and fun.

    Beat the recession and improve your sound

  6. 8 seriously useful synth tips

    Your Minimoog can be used to process sounds as well as create its own.

    Sound design ideas you might not have considered

  7. Buyers' guide: budget cymbals

    Welcome to the price crash...

    An essential guide for beginner drummers

  8. 6 synthesis methods in a nutshell

    Relax: not every synth looks as intimidating as the Moog Modular V.

    And a brief guide to the rest of them, too

  9. 6 Deadmau5 music-making secrets

    Deadmau5: likes to keep his head down.

    Inside the mind of the controversial producer

  10. 12 credit crunch-destroying ways to make music

    Free software, homemade guitars and coconuts

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