Computer Music Specials
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How to make it as a DJ/producer with Grum
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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

11 effects chain tips
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Getting your ordering correct is as crucial as tweaking the right parameters

96 vocal production tips
By Computer Music Specials last updated
A vast range of practical and experimental tips and insights for producing vocals

The ultimate guide to effects: modulation
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Chorus, flanging and phasing explained, and four plug-ins recommended

The ultimate guide to effects: filters
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Different filter types explained, and four of our favourite plug-ins

The ultimate guide to effects: distortion
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Overdrive, clipping and saturation explained, and four plug-ins recommended

The ultimate guide to effects: delay
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Find out how it works and which delay plug-ins you should consider

Carl Craig on samplers, software, iPad apps and more
By Computer Music Specials last updated
"I'm a firm believer that a lot of the best creativity comes from restriction"

Interview: Noisia on beats, basslines, software and more
By Computer Music Specials last updated
"You have to make sure you're combining the right sounds for the right track"

Interview: Skrillex on Ableton Live, plug-ins, production and more
By Computer Music Specials last updated
"It's all about what makes you smile at the end of day"

Beats & Bass: The Producer's Guide
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Computer Music Special 50 is here!

Scanner on sampling the world around him
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Robin Rimbaud discusses the science of sound

Tim Exile on creative sampling
By Computer Music Specials last updated
The resampling wizard discusses his amazing setup

The ultimate guide to effects: stereo processors
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Go beyond simple panning and make more of your stereo soundfield

The ultimate guide to effects: EQ
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Graphic tone-tweakers to parametric sound-shapers explained, and plug-ins recommended

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

The ultimate guide to effects: pitch
By Computer Music Specials last updated
Auto-Tune, Melodyne, the Eventide Harmonizer and more

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

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 2
By Computer Music Specials last updated
We continue our tour of Apple's software

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 1
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