Computer Music Specials
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The ultimate guide to effects: dynamics processing
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Compressors, limiters, gates and expanders explained

The ultimate guide to effects: pitch
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Auto-Tune, Melodyne, the Eventide Harmonizer and more

A brief history of computer music
By Computer Music Specials last updated
From Baa Baa Black Sheep to Ableton Live

25 more pro tips for better home recordings
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Essential advice for bedroom producers

14 ways to promote your music online
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Make your profile page and website work harder

The beginner's guide to: virtual instruments
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Find out what they are and try four for free

10 good reasons to start making music on a computer
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Plus, should you use a Mac or a PC?

8 killer sampling tips for guitarists
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Give your sound a hi-tech makeover

26 free Mac music-making tools
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Our list of the best plug-ins and apps for OSX

14 Reason remixing tips
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Learn how to rework tracks in Propellerhead's software

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 4
By Computer Music Specials last updated
The concluding part of MusicRadar's A to Z overview

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 3
By Computer Music Specials last updated
The penultimate part of MusicRadar's A to Z opus

7 classic sci-fi sounds – and how they were created
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Star Wars, Doctor Who and Star Trek secrets

Deconstructed: Julio Bashmore's Battle For Middle You
By Computer Music Specials last updated
We look at the sounds and song structures behind one of 2011's biggest floorfillers

How to make it as a software developer
By Computer Music Specials last updated
FXpansion's Angus Hewlett shares his tricks of the tech trade

How to make it as a pop band
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Kids On Bridges explain how to get your band out there

How to make it as an assistant engineer
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Matt Wiggins explains the essentials of studio work

How to make it as a DJ/producer with Grum
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Grum gives the lowdown on working the decks

How to make it as an electronic artist
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Sabre explains the day-to-day realities of working in music production

How to make it as a singer/songwriter
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Alex Cornish's tips for releasing your own music

How to make it as a remixer
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Alex Blanco reveals the tricks of the trade

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 2
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We continue our tour of Apple's software

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 1
By Computer Music Specials last updated
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